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Surfboard Buying Guide (Shortboard) - Which Specifications Are Right For Me?

September 7, 2020

This is a comprehensive buying guide for anyone looking to purchase a new short, fibreglass surfboard (i.e. shortboard). This guide includes a surfboard volume calculator and other useful tips about...

The 12 Best Surf Beaches in Sydney

July 16, 2020

Keen to go for a surf? Don’t waste your weekend driving around aimlessly looking for waves. Check out our list below of The 12 Best Surf Beaches in Sydney so...

The 9 Best Surfboards for Beginners in 2020

July 3, 2020

We’ve rounded up a list of the 9 Best Surfboards for Beginners below. Before we begin let’s cover some of the basics… Should I Buy a Shortboard or Longboard? Generally...

Who Will Win at the Sydney Surf Pro in 2020?

March 11, 2020

The Sydney Surf Pro is receiving more publicity than ever before and event organisers are expecting thousands of spectators to descend on Manly Beach this weekend for the competition. With...

Who Has Qualified For The Olympics For Surfing So Far?

February 28, 2020

With the 2019 WSL Championship Tour now complete, the first 10 men and 8 women qualification spots have already been filled. The next chance to qualify will be at the 2020...

Who Will Win At Pipeline In 2019?

December 12, 2019

The final stop on the Men’s WSL Championship Tour is the Pipe Masters in Hawaii. So what will this year have in store and who will win? We’ve broken down...

What's The Best Warm-Up Routine for Surfing?

November 1, 2019

The best warm-up routine for surfing. Don't risk injury this summer. Do a proper warm-up before you get in the water. We recommend a routine that addresses your body's overall mobility. Select 6 exercises...