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What is Neoprene? Everything you need to know

What is Neoprene? Everything you need to know

When you think Surfing, the first things that come to mind for most people are tropical beaches, deep tans, and the hot summer sun. But, with the popularity of surfing on the rise, and more crowds than ever, we’re all looking for those secret spots! To me, this means...

An interview with Nazaré Big Wave Surfer, Glyn Ovens

An interview with Nazaré Big Wave Surfer, Glyn Ovens

2-3 Minute ReadWe recently chatted to Welsh big wave hellman, Glyn Ovens about surfing huge waves, and the intircacies of Nazaré, Portugal.    Hey Glyn, thanks for taking the time to chat to us. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your relationship with...

The Best Surf Wax: We Tested Them All!

The Best Surf Wax: We Tested Them All!

8-10 Minute ReadBefore diving into this test, we did a bit of reasearch on the web and couldn't really find a definitive guide to the best surf wax anywhere - at least not an unbiased one.  So, we saved up a few pennies and spent out on all of the major brands of surf...

Nazare Surfing Portugal: Everything You Should Know

Nazare Surfing Portugal: Everything You Should Know

5 Minute ReadNazare Surfing Portugal: Everything You Should KnowSurfing Nazare is the definition of an extreme sport, attracting the world’s best surfers focussed on catching the biggest waves ever ridden. Very few surf spots grab the surfing world's attention and...

An Interview with @PhotoBossBali aka Luke Cromwell

An Interview with @PhotoBossBali aka Luke Cromwell

2-3 Minute ReadWe recently chatted to Welshman now living in Bali, Luke Cromwell, who you might have seen on Insta under the handle @PhotoBossBali - and if you haven't seen his work yet, do yourself a favour and head over to Instagram (once you've read this interview...

Product Guide: The Best Surf Hats

Product Guide: The Best Surf Hats

8 Minute ReadTHE BEST SURF HATS  Living in Southern Portugal (where I do currently) the sun shines for pretty much 300 days out of the year. And while this is great for getting a suntan, its not so good for your skin when you're out in the surf.  So, I've been looking...

The French Washing Machine

The French Washing Machine

2 Minute Read This story takes me back to the summer of 1998.  I was 18 and had just left high school. I wanted to embark on my first ever surf trip to France without my parents. Tristan ‘Dooma’ Davies, a good mate of mine, accompanied me on the trip, which first of...

How Many Calories Does Surfing Burn?

How Many Calories Does Surfing Burn?

6-8 Minute ReadGenerally, there are three main reasons people take up a sport. One: To have fun. Two: To develop a lifestyle and community. Three: To keep the body healthy and fit. For those who give priority to the latter, achieving results (e.g. burning calories to...

The Best Surf Vacations in 2022

The Best Surf Vacations in 2022

6-8 minute readTravelling comes with the “surfing package.” You will hardly ever meet a surfer, who is happy to stay put and surf the same waves day-in-day-out. Infact, almost all surfers I've met actually get into surfing because, it gives them an excuse to explore...