The Story of the Uluwatu Ironman
When Uluwatu gets large, Bali's premier big wave, Outside Corner, comes out to play. The author recalls a harrowing day, when reaching the cave wasn't easy.
Shaking Up Summer With Georgia Ordway in Jackson, Wyoming
Content creator Georgia Ordway takes us on an adventurous day in Jackson, Wyoming, as she shares her favorite ways to stay energized and healthy with Isopure.
Elena Hight Talks Backcountry, Natural Selection, and the Best Snowboarding She’s Ever Seen
Elena Hight has witnessed a lot in the world of pro snowboarding. She gives us her take on all of it and tells us about the best snowboarding she's ever seen.
Lakey Peterson Talks About Her Year Off Tour and Filming With Friend Morgan Maassen
In 2024, Lakey Peterson missed the mid-season cut and fell off the world tour. But a wildcard for 2025 reinvigorated her. She talks about her year off.
Caity Simmers Releases Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Maiden World Title
Caity Simmers camp was at Lowers for the finals, capturing the behind-the-scenes action. Caity just dropped the edit on her YouTube page, Toasted Media.
A Baja Road Trip, a Car Accident, and an Unexpected Friendship
While road tripping down Mexico's Baja Peninsula looking for waves, two friends endure a scary car accident. But they ended up forming a lifelong friendship.
HOMETOWN HYPE: St. Petersburg – Gulf Coast Surf Community Shows Up in Full Force
When St. Petersburg was announced as one of four locations for the inaugural Hometown Hype series it caught some by surprise. But watch the film. You'll get it.
Andrew Blauschild Memorial Paddle Out Unites Montauk Surfing Community
Renowned Montauk, New York photographer Andrew Blauschild passed away after a surfing session in August. His memorial paddle out united the local community.
HOMETOWN HYPE: Outer Banks – Inside a Raw and Storied East Coast Surf Town
The Outer Banks is unlike any surf town on earth – if only geographically. The film by Jordan Montgomery and Clay Mein acknowledges its unique challenges and celebrates the character of the community and its rich surf culture.
Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira Has Nothing Left to Prove
We spoke to Maya Gabeira about some of the dizzying highs and crushing lows that have marked her formidable career.
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The Surfboards That Allowed Us to Ride the Tube
Gerry Lopez talks about his first Coral Cruiser, a game changing surfboard in barreling waves – part of a series of designs that allowed us to ride the tube.
Doc Lausch Shaped His First Board Long Before He Wrote His First Surf Prescription
For Doc Lausch, the shaper behind Huntington Beach's Surf Prescriptions, working with his hands has always been part of his relationship with surfing.
This Is Sam Moody, One of the Most Gifted Cinematographers in the Worlds of Surf and Snow
Prolific shooter Sam Moody talks about working with idols, the feast or famine of a freelancer, "Australian coolism," and how creativity and passion are key.
With Her New Surfboard Brand, Coco Ho is Growing Up
We reached out to Coco Ho to find out more about how her new surfboard brand, XO COCO, came to life and what she has in store for the future.
An Ode to History’s Most Underrated Surfers
Hawaiians David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana’ole and Edward Keli’ialonui were attending military school when they first surfed the waters of Santa Cruz.
We Spoke With Kai Lenny as He Took Notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke
Yes, Kai Lenny has taken inspiration from snowboarding and applied it to big wave surfing. We spoke with him as he took notes at Natural Selection Revelstoke.
7 of Surfing’s Most Tumultuous Sponsorship Breakups
Surfers need sponsorships to make a living, but sometimes those relationships go south. Here are 7 of the most tumultuous splits between surfers and sponsors.
How an Injury Helped My Surfing Progress
It became apparent that my back injury was playing a part in the decline of my surfing. I had to try something new. So I did. And it worked.
John John Florence on Why the WSL Finals Should Be at Pipeline and How Long He’ll Compete
John John Florence told us he'd love to see the WSL Finals at a wave like Pipeline. He spoke with us about the WSL, retirement, and a number of other nuggets.
Explaining Surfers’ Dialect and Why They Sound Perpetually Stoned
The language of surfers is certainly unique to the lifestyle. It's not always easy to understand. We examine the dialect and why it sounds the way it does.
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