guide to the best surf gear
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guide to the best surf gear
Video: A Closer Look At The Billabong All Day Backpack. Ever wondered where the iconic surf brand Billabong calls home? Is it still riding the waves from its Australian roots, or has it gone global with multiple headquarters? As surfers…
Video: The Definitive Years of Mark Occhilupo | 50 Years of Billabong. Ever caught yourself wondering whether that iconic surf style—the neon colors, the baggy boardshorts, the wild hair—belongs to the 80s or the 90s? You’re not alone! Surf fashion…
Picture this: you’re cruising down the shoreline, the salty breeze teasing your hair, and you’re rocking a pair of vintage surf pants that not only turn heads but carry decades of surf culture in their threads. Sounds like a dream,…
Picture this: you’re on a foggy California beach at dawn, the salty breeze brushing your face, wrapped in a cozy, worn-in vintage surf sweater that’s seen more epic waves than most surfers ever will. That’s the magic of vintage surf…
Video: Thrift Haul #44 Surfwear charity shop bangers and more awesome finds for Depop. Picture this: You’re cruising down the coast, wind in your hair, rocking a classic Billabong tee from the ’70s that’s seen more waves than most surfers.…
Remember the days when neon boardshorts ruled the beaches and every kid dreamed of rocking the latest Quiksilver tee? The 1990s were a golden era for Australian surf brands, shaping not just the waves but the very culture of surf…
Video: Why Surfing and Starting a Brand Are the Same. Ever wondered what makes a surf brand more than just a logo on your boardshorts? Picture this: you’re standing on the beach, the salty breeze in your hair, and your…
Picture this: you’re paddling out at dawn, the ocean glassy and perfect, your board slicing through the water like a dream. But wait—did you pick the right surfboard brand to ride that wave? Choosing the perfect surfboard isn’t just about…
Ever wondered how a simple wave and mountain design became one of the most iconic logos in surf culture? The Quiksilver logo isn’t just a cool graphic slapped on boardshorts—it’s a story of art, adventure, and brand genius that’s been…
Remember that time we almost got wiped out by a rogue wave during a photoshoot? It made us appreciate the importance of reliable gear, and that got us thinking about Quicksilver. Has this iconic surf brand weathered the storms of…