guide to the best surf gear
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guide to the best surf gear
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Video: $60 VS $900 Surfboard. Ready to ride the waves without wiping out your wallet? Whether you’re a grom chasing your first green wave or a seasoned stoker looking to upgrade without splurging, affordable surf brands have never been better.…
Video: Kelly Slater Answers Surfing Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED. Ever wondered which surf brand the Kelly Brothers actually created? You might have caught the flick Drift and assumed the story was straightforward—but the real tale is…
Video: The Rise and Fall of Billabong. Ever wondered how a small sewing operation on Australia’s Gold Coast transformed into one of the world’s most iconic surf brands? Billabong isn’t just a name on your favorite boardshorts — it’s a…
Ever wondered which surf accessories brands truly stand the test of salt, sun, and savage wipeouts? We’ve paddled through hundreds of leashes, fins, waxes, and tech gadgets to bring you the 25 ultimate surf accessories brands for 2026—the ones pros…
Video: How to Pronounce Billabong? | Australian Surf Brand Pronunciation. You’ve probably rocked a Billabong tee or slipped into their iconic boardshorts at some point—but have you ever stopped to wonder: Is Billabong really an Australian brand? The answer isn’t…
Ever wondered who’s riding shotgun with Roxy in the wild world of surf and snow brands? Spoiler alert: Roxy isn’t just a solo wave rider—it’s part of a powerhouse family that’s shaping coastal and mountain culture worldwide. From Quiksilver’s legendary…
Video: The Volcom Story: The Start, the logo design, their team, near bankruptcy, the buy out, and more! Ever wonder why Volcom’s iconic stone logo is plastered on everything from surfboards to skate ramps and snow jackets? Spoiler alert: it’s…
Step back with us to the golden era of surfing—the 1970s—when polyester bell bottoms flared, shortboards shrank, and surf brands weren’t just labels but lifestyle revolutions. From the electric vibes of Lightning Bolt in Hawaii to the Aussie wave-makers like…
Ever wondered which surfboard brands truly deliver the goods—whether you’re charging barrels at Cloudbreak or just learning to pop up on your first wave? We’ve paddled through hundreds of boards, tested the latest eco-friendly tech, and chatted with shapers from…
Video: Iconic surf brands face uncertain future in Hawaii, nationwide. If you’ve been surfing the web (and the streets) looking for stores like Volcom, you’re not alone. With the recent closure of all U.S. Volcom, Quiksilver, and Billabong retail stores…
