The GoofBoard – A New Balance Trainer for Surfers

The GoofBoard is a new balance trainer (similar to the Indo Board) that has been specifically designed for surfers. The GoofBoard was created by Armin Brown, “for surfers as a way to bring home the surf riding experience AND return to waves the better for it.” Armin was looking to create a...

Donald Takayama In The Pink Longboard

First, I’ve never been a huge Surftech fan (I always thought the boards were too light), but i can honestly say that the Donald Takayama In the Pink longboard is the best Surftech longboard and maybe the best overall longboard that I’ve EVER ridden. I promise that I’m not over hyping ...

Creatures of Leisure set to release Kai Barger signature model traction.

Creatures signed the Maui surfer in September 2009 and have been working closely with Barger on the design which reflects the full package of power, style and flare he is reknowned for. The 2009 World Junior Champion’s traction will be available in Australia and the USA from the 20th June....

Surf Sleeve: A Solution to Thigh Rash

The Surf Sleeve is a new, patent pending idea that will save you from rash caused by your board shorts chaffing your inner thighs. This chaffing often happens to surfers who wear wetsuits all year, and then once summer or a warm water surf trip comes up, they switch to boardshorts and the shorts rub [...]

Big Blue: The Wavestorm SUP Review

A while back thesurfingblog did a review on the 8’ foam board that you most likely have seen in your local lineup over the last couple years that we all know as the Wavestorm. In the last couple years, the Wavestorm has been the go to board for those beginning to surf and for those [...]

Shaper Review: J. and John Richardson of Surfboards Makaha

On the West side of Oahu, J. Richardson has been making surfboards since he was 16. He started making boards because he needed something to ride the waves and he didn’t want to pay others to make boards for him. He never thought it would be anything more than making boards for his own quiver. [...]