Adam Melling
The World’s Longest Wave
FCS II System with Mick Fanning
Quiksilver Pro Highlights 2014
Overcome – Fraser Biden
Def Tapes – Wade Goodall
Wade Goodall has been laying low in the shadows after injury and the introduction of a new family member. However, Wade is back and charging more than ever, his new surf flick Def Tapes will get your stoke levels pulsing as Wade and friends wrangle some beasts and generally go to town. Thanks to Runamuk Visuals for this fine edit, we frothed out and so will you, we can’t wait to see what else Wade releases in 2014, yew.
How to make a surfboard
Jorgann and Karv Surfboards
Doing it right with Ericson
DMS Actor – Carbon Wrap
The DMS Actor in Carbon Wrap technology is quickly becoming one of the more popular choices for those looking to advance their performance surfing. With a refined performance outline combined with Carbon Wrap construction, she is a thoroughbred in the performance department. Dan McDonald the shaper behind DM Shapes has been working with his team riders to improve the materials and construction of the Carbon Wrap over the years, testing different blanks, carbon, kevlar and other materials to get the optimum performance combination. DMS have patented the Carbon Wrap technology which has been designed to store and release energy through the contortional flex from the Carbon Wrap. The unique lively feeling that comes from EPS Epoxy boards is exaggerated in the Carbon Wrap making the board playful and highly responsive for critical surfing in the pocket. The entire DMS Surfboard range can be ordered in the Carbon Wrap technology. To find out more, watch the video below.
Jordy Ripping Smith
Rio 2016 – Surfing Olympics
The International Olympic Committee have just announced in Brazil that surfing will now be included in the summer 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Due to the recent advancement of wave pools, surfing can now be judged fairly in a controlled environment. With over 130 surfing nations around the world, it was just a matter of time for surfing to be included in the summer olympics. President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Thomas Bach said “Surfing is a loved international sport that will be a great addition to the summer olympics in Rio 2016. Mr Bach said himself and the committee believe surfing will bring new Olympic fans of a younger generation that will ultimately include a great selection of competitive athletes from Australia, USA, Portugal, Brazil, Spain and many other surfing nations.
