Photo Essay: Summer Roadie With A Twist Of East Swell
Mount Maunganui-based surfer and ocean photographer Lou Burton mixes Xmas and New Year with a little pulsing east swell for the perfect summer tonic. Together
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Iconic Kiwi Surfboard Shaper To Close Factory, Move To Japan
Renowned Mount Maunganui-based shaper Andy Jordan will soon bow to a strong call from the Land of the Rising Sun and move to a “forgotten”
Bethany Hamilton Awarded Wildcard For Piha Pro
Inspirational Hawaiian surfer Bethany Hamilton has been awarded the international wildcard spot for the Piha Pro Challenger Series Event to be held at Piha in
Ricardo Christie Ends Filipe Toledo’s World Title Race At Pipe
Mahia surfer Ricardo Christie has saved his best for last in the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour, despatching World Title hopeful, Felipe Toledo in
Paul Moretti And Elin Tawharu Victorious In The Naki
Paul Moretti and Elin Tawharu have claimed their maiden New Zealand Surf Series victories, winning the season-ending Backdoor Pro at Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth at
Fin School Part 4: The Quad Dilemma
To quad, or not to quad? That is one of the big questions these days with five box fin set-ups becoming the norm. So when
Fin School Part 3: Variations & Experimentation
Experimenting with fins can open up a whole new realm of possibilities with your equipment. In some cases the right fin combination can even bring
Fin School Part 2: Construction & Flex
Surfboard fin construction and the way a fin flexes are two of the biggest contributors to fin performance. Tailoring your fin selection to the type
From Waste Plastic To Surfboards: Three Kiwis Lead The Way
Momentum for the environment may be building painstakingly slowly within the surf industry, but not for the three New Zealanders driving Spooked Kooks recycled surfboards
How To Choose Surfboard Fins: Part 1
Trying to find your way through the quagmire of fins available these days can do your head in. New Zealand Surf Journal sits down with