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Some surfers say it's easier to land a backside air reverse than its frontside counterpart. The secret, though, lies in a good read of the wave, speed, timing, and a swift rotation.

#aerialsurfing #surftricks #surf #surfing
How to do a backside air reverse in surfing
The backside air reverse is one of the most striking aerial surfing maneuvers. Learn how to maximize your down-the-line speed, boost into the sky, and land the trick smoothly.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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The name says it all. It's an artificial wave that bends as if there were a reef underneath.

#wavebender #surfloch #wavepool #artificialwaves #surf #surfing
Surfloch's WaveBender generates artificial reef-style waves
Imagine riding an artificial wave that curves toward the surfer like a tropical reef pass. WaveBender by SurfLoch does that for the first time.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Bearings are a critical element of skateboard wheels. But the ABEC rating doesn't tell everything you need to know about their performance.

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What ABEC ratings really mean for skateboard bearings
Skateboard wheel bearings are rated on the ABEC scale, with odd numbers from 1 to 9. But what exactly is the impact on your riding performance, and how much should they affect your purchase decision?
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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A wind blowing at 34-40 knots for 36 hours will produce a 14-second swell period and waves of around 37 feet.

#windspeed #waveheight #surfforecast #surfscience #surf #surfing
The wind-to-wave height table
Check how long it takes the wind to blow over a fetch to generate a certain wave height and wave period.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Things escalated fast in Punta Blanca, Tenerife, as rocks were thrown at a foreign surfer.

#surflocalism #surfrage #canaryislands #surf #surfing
Surf localism incident in the Canary Islands sparks debate
A local surfer known as Tintin hit a Venezuelan surfer in the water and then threw rocks at him and his girlfriend out of the water.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Imagine you've never surfed and someone stops you on the street and promises you'll be riding a wave in a few minutes.

#firstwaveproject #learntosurf #surfculture #surf #surfing
First Wave Project invites people off the street to try surfing
Three experienced surf instructors, Buddy, Zack, and Isaiah, ask strangers randomly if they'd be willing to give surfing a go for free. The results are inspiring and touching.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Surf Pill, a Dutch standing wave technology, teamed up with the University of Amsterdam to analyze the potential positive impact of filtration, aeration, and wave circulation in local waters.

#surfpill #amsterdam #cleanwater #standingwave #surf #surfing
Study explores how standing waves could enhance purification of Amsterdam's canal water
Researchers will examine whether combining urban surfing and filtration can improve water quality in city waterways.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Big air kiteboarding is getting more and more extreme.

#lorenzocasati #nathalielambrecht #rbkota #kitesurfing #kiteboarding
Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht win 2025 Red Bull King of the Air
Even through weather delays and abandoned heats, the spirit of the event remained unshaken. And when the winds finally aligned, they helped write another big air kiteboarding chapter.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Here's how screenwriter Sarah Rossetti felt she could inspire the cast of "The Reef Ascendant" from the perspective of a non-surfer.

#sarahrossetti #screenwriter #screenwriting #surfmovie #surf #surfing
The unseen poem written to guide a surf film's actors
'The Reef Ascendant' by Sarah-Jane Rossetti was meant to inspire actors in a movie about the surfer's stages of Manhood. The movie never saw the light of day. The poem has now surfaced.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Australian lenspeople have always impressed us.

#surfphotography #surfingaustralia #photography #surf #surfing
The 10 best shots from the Australian Surf Photo of the Year 2025
The collection of mesmerizing images by Australian photographers highlights the endless beauty of surfing in any setting.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Pauline Menczer was the first - and only - world champ to come from Bondi.

#paulinemenczer #bondibeach #surf #surfing
World surfing champion Pauline Menczer immortalized with bronze statue at Bondi Beach
The 1993 ASP Women's World Tour champion has been fighting hurdles of sexism, homophobia, and raising awareness for rheumatoid arthritis.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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An in-depth analysis by Dr. Thomas Wilckens on the increasing dangers surfers are exposed to. The right to clean, safe water is something we must demand from businesses and political leaders.

#waterpollution #riversurfing #riverwaves #surf #surfing

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The silent health risk threatening surfers
The water flowing beneath our boards carries the footprint of modern industry, plastics, chemicals, and neglect. Learn why surfers are at the frontline of an invisible tsunami.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In the United States, the sport of surfing will be governed by surfers.

#usasurfing #olympicsurfing #surf #surfing
U.S. Ski & Snowboard withdraws bid to take over American surfing
The organization led by Sophie Goldschmidt has backed away from her bold plan to control American Olympic surfing.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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A revolution is underway in the quality and accuracy of weather forecasts, with immediate effect on our smartphones.

#weathernext2 #weather #meteorology #ai #environment
Why WeatherNext 2 is Google's boldest leap in forecast prediction
Google DeepMind and Google Research launched a more efficient, more accurate, and higher-resolution global weather forecasting product.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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One for each type of wave, we say. Why do surfers accumulate and barely let go of their surfboards?

#surfboards #quiver #surfculture #surfer #surf #surfing
Keepers of the Quiver: the sentimental weight of a surfboard
The love for our personal collection of surfboards keeps us adding new models and shapes to our quiver. But why is that so hard to let go of them? And what is this bond surfers keep?
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November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Wave speed matters. Here are a few simple equations that can tell you a lot about a groundswell and when it will reach your favorite surf break.

#groundswell #waves #surfscience #surfforecast #oceanography #surf #surfing
How fast do ocean swells travel?
What is the speed of a swell as it travels across the ocean? How can you calculate when it will reach your surf break? Here's all the math you need to know.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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A glorious finals day for the last edition of one of the most spectacular bodyboarding events on the planet. Annaëlle Challenge, you will be missed.

#armidesoliveres #annaellechallenge #bodyboard #bodyboarding
Armide Soliveres wins 2025 Annaëlle Challenge
The last edition of the prestigious invitational bodyboarding contest had all the barrels bodyboarders needed to make it special.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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The findings of this scientific analysis of elite-level and state-level surfers can also help us, recreational surfers, paddle faster and better for waves.

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The science behind high-performance surf paddling
Researchers from Griffith University and Surfing Australia High Performance Program have understood why elite surfers paddle better and faster than sub-elite level competitors.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Pitted. So pitted.

#barreled #pitted #shacked #surflingo #surftalk #surf #surfing
Get pitted: the surfer's guide to barrel lingo
Here's a compiled list of synonyms, slang words, and short phrases used to describe the 'barrel' of a wave or a surfer 'getting barreled.'
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November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Superlatives and world records are great, but the fun in surfing is increasingly overlooked. Here's why the world needs Noosa.

#noosa #noosaheads #queensland #surfspot #surf #surfing
Noosa: probably the best small wave on the planet
Queensland's Noosa is the ultimate longboard surfing playground. The legendary Australian right-hand point break is the perfect example of how small waves can be so much fun.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Ripstop, plastic bags, and wood. You don't need much to build rideable kite gear.

#diy #kitegear #kitesurfing #kiteboarding
The young Brazilian who built his own kiteboarding kit
The average cost of kitesurfing gear exceeds the average yearly salary in Brazil. So, Levi from Macapá Beach created a custom-made kite, bar, and harness that can be ridden.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Surfers read the wave, climbers read the wall. Footwork and managing the center of gravity are core principles at the heart of both sports. But there's more.

#indoorclimbing #indoorrockclimbing #climbing #surf #surfing
10 similarities between surfing and indoor rock climbing
Why are there not many surfers who are also climbers, and vice versa? Here's how an indoor rock climbing wall resembles a head-high, open-face wave ready to be smartly ridden.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Nature sometimes plays tricks on us. Hopefully, the Eisbach will be pumping again soon.

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Munich's Eisbach river wave vanishes overnight
After the annual stream cleaning, the famous standing river wave did not return to its usual size and shape. Munich surfers and authorities are trying to figure out what's wrong.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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RampNerd takes the mistakes out of ramp design. Open it in your browser, set your specs, and get a clear, build-ready plan with prices, materials, and cuts - no CAD degree, no guessing, no wasted wood.

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RampNerd: a browser-based mini ramp designer
RampNerd is an online platform that allows you to fully customize your mini ramp. Once you're done, it generates a shopping list and suggests where to buy the materials cheap.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Professional freediver Carolin Ballweg shares some very useful tips on how surfers can, for instance, optimize their breath-hold to overcome heavy wipeouts and multiple-wave hold-downs.

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Why every surfer should add freediving to their skillset
Learn a few very useful techniques for knowing how your body behaves underwater and how to hold your breath for much longer after a wipeout or multiple-wave hold-down.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM