Best Surfer In The World The sport of surfing is largely subjective, every surfer has their preferred type of board and surfing style. So what does “the best” surfer in the world even mean”? There are several possible answers. Is it the surfer with the smoothest style? The one with the most World Championship victories? The…
DetailsWhy Do Waves Break You know that waves provide hours and hours of fun, whether getting barreled on your board, or bodysurfing, but do you know where they come from? Well, the study of breaking waves is under the scientific discipline of fluid dynamics, which studies how liquids and gases interact with the Earth. Is this starting…
DetailsOnshore VS Offshore Wind Many surfers think that the concept of onshore or offshore wind is simple. Wind blowing offshore is a wind blowing toward the ocean, while wind blowing onshore is a wind blowing away from the sea. Of course, the next question a surfer might ask is, What does that mean, and why should I…
DetailsBeach Break Beach break, reef, or point, waves come in several types with their own pros and cons. But how is a beginner supposed to know what the differences involve in terms of the degree of difficulty or risk? The type of break is primarily set by the shape and material of the bottom of the…
DetailsMost Dangerous Sea Creature Going on Vacation? Will you be swimming in the Indian Ocean? Maybe you will be visiting Pacific Ocean coastal regions? Have you considered the dangerous sea creatures that could be lurking? Don’t panic! Although there are many dangerous sea creatures, if you know how to spot them and avoid their territories, you’ll…
DetailsWe love going to the beach! But we hate getting sunburned, wind chapped, and having sand in every crevice of our athletic bodies (okay, slightly overweight athletic bodies). So, what do we do to help keep these temples comfortable at the beach? We take a Costco beach tent to help beat back the elements while enjoying…
DetailsSurfing Styles The question of who the most stylish surfers are, or even what makes a stylish surfer, is a hotly contested one. Most surfers have their own definition of style, and even getting two friends to agree on what they love to watch most in surfing is never simple. The key is – there are…
DetailsSkilfish Ready to learn more about one of the most mysterious fish of the deep? Skilfish, otherwise known as the Erilepis zonifer, is one of the few members of the Anoplopomatidae fish family. It is found in the rocky depths of the Northern Pacific and is the only species in the Erilepis genus. One strange thing…
DetailsBiggest Waves In The World Hundreds of miles off any coast lies the deep unknown, where monstrous storms wreak havoc, and epic waves begin taking form. While many of these waves cease to make it to shore, there are a few incredible places around the world where you can watch these colossal ocean giants come…
DetailsVans Crocs This past year, Vans did the unthinkable and released a pair of rubber slip-on shoes, completely rinsable and ultra-comfortable. We know what’s going through your head right now, “Did Vans REALLY make a pair of Crocs?” It definitely looks that way! The true question is, are they legit? Let’s dig in and find out!More… The New Trek Slip-On: Cop…
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