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StabGear1 d ago
Shaper Reveal: EAST With Harry Bryant

10 shapers, hand-picked and delivered blindly to our first goofy-footed test pilot. The post Shaper Reveal: EAST With Harry Bryant appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaGear2 d ago
Clay Marzo Makes a Treacherous Closeout Look Fun on Twin Fins

If Clay Marzo says this cobblestone closeout is heavy, you'd best believe him.

The InertiaGear2 d ago
YETI Daytrip 20L Backpack Review: A Cooler That’s Easy To Carry

Fuel isn't easy to pack in — unless you've got something made to make packing food, water, or beers as easy as carrying a backpack. The Yeti Daytrip 20L Insulated Backpack, is as the name implies, perfect for the daytrip.

StabGear2 d ago
How To Have A Tits Out Summer On Your Terms

Stab's 2026 swimwear review. The post How To Have A Tits Out Summer On Your Terms appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGear2 d ago
How To Have A Tits Out Summer On Your Terms

Stab's 2026 swimwear review. The post How To Have A Tits Out Summer On Your Terms appeared first on Stab Mag .

BeachGritGear2 d ago
Surfer makes compelling argument for why men should not be allowed to surf

Amira Hasib, who goes by the handle thelittleloudlady on Instagram, turned to the platform, hours ago, to deliver a Daedalian direct-to-camera argument of why men should not be allowed to surf. First, she sets the scene. She was out on what must have been a longer board when a…

SurferGear5 d ago
Where and How Artificial Intelligence Is Coming to Surfing

From surf forecasting, shark risk assessment, coaching, board building, media and beyond.

The InertiaGear12 d ago
Jamie O’Brien and Crew Test Out DSRT Surf on Soft-Tops

Surfers have been flocking to DSRT Surf ahead of its opening, and the latest pro to visit was none other than Jamie O’Brien.

The InertiaGear15 d ago
A West Coast Shaper Dubs This East Coast Wave Pool the Most Underrated In the U.S.

Having surfed quite a few pools in the United States, this shaper endorsed a wave pool that he doesn't think gets enough love.

The InertiaGear15 d ago
Zeke Lau Completes Brutal 40-Mile Molokai 2 Oahu Foil Race

Zeke Lau finished the M2O, a brutal endurance foil race starting in Molokai, spanning the Kaiwi Channel and finishing in Kaimana Beach on Oahu.

The InertiaGear15 d ago
California Ski Season Gets a Start Date: Mammoth Mountain Announces Its Opening Day

We can now start talking about California's ski season kicking right back into gear as Mammoth announced plans for its opening day.

The InertiaGear17 d ago
Ryan Burch on Craft, Feel, and Why Shaping Your Own Board Changes Everything

Ryan Burch makes some of the most sought-after surfboards in the world. He managed to do it by simply making surfboards that he likes to ride.

BeachGritGear18 d ago
Brand architect issues chilling warning on the future of pro surfing

A man calling himself a brand architect has had a wild ol’ swing at the current state of pro surfing and, y’gotta admit, brother red got a point. The central thesis behind Hamish Charlton’s claim is that once sport enters its optimisation phase, all the good gear that made it…

StabGear22 d ago
How To Shark-Proof Your Next Surf*

Shark policy aside, what tech, gadgets and gear can actually keep you safe? The post How To Shark-Proof Your Next Surf* appeared first on Stab Mag .

BeachGritGear22 d ago
In bombshell move, Rip Curl parent company sells wetsuit factory in face of declining sales

Just when y’think the litany of woes for Rip Curl, a once-great surf brand headed by two of the sport’s titans, before selling to a budget camping retailer and pivoting to progressive causes, couldn’t get any longer, its parent company has sold off its wetsuit factory. If you…

SurferGear23 d ago
Kirra Explodes to Life as Sam Yoon Threads 'Barrel of the Year' (Video)

The famed Gold Coast, Australia pointbreak turned on for an unforgettable swell, and longtime shaper Sam Yoon scored what many called the “barrel of the year.”

StabGear24 d ago
Introducing EAST’s First Goofyfoot Test Pilot: Harry Bryant

“My life’s already a board test.” The post Introducing EAST’s First Goofyfoot Test Pilot: Harry Bryant appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferGear25 d ago
Summertime Road Tripping in GMC's Newest Adventure Machine

An average surf dad’s review of the 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate.

The InertiaGear25 d ago
Shark Hits E-Foiler in Close Call Off Bundaberg, Australia

Dave Seymour has been surfing for over three decades, but a recent session on an e-foil might be the most memorable. A shark knocked him off his board.

SurferGear25 d ago
"I Just Went Flying": E-Foil Surfer Smashed by Shark in Australia (Video)

A carbon fiber electric hydrofoil surfboard was left with deep puncture wounds following a sudden attack in Queensland, Australia.

SurferGear25 d ago
2026 SURFER Awards: Best Surf Accessories of the Year

From board bags, to leashes, racks, and water bottles, here's the SURFER team's favorite go-anywhere accessories for a surf life on the move.

SurferGear25 d ago
2026 SURFER Awards: Best Tech of the Year

From camera gear to drones to showers, these are our favorite tech products that we're pumped on this year.

The InertiaGear26 d ago
Crocodile Filmed Casually Cruising Around Macaronis Lineup

Macaronis is one of the world's best waves. But there is a danger there hidden below the surface, and it's not the reef or an errant fin. It's a crocodile.

BeachGritGear28 d ago
Driver Charged in Car Surfing Death of Kolby Aipa, Grandson of Shaping Legend Ben Aipa

Eleven months ago it was reported here that Kolby Aipa, the twenty-year-old grandson of legendary Hawaiian shaper Ben Aipa and son of Sting revivalist Duke Aipa, had died due to injuries suffered in an e-bike accident in Huntington Beach. (As reported then, and for historical…

SurferGearJul 16
The Best New Surf Gear, Gadgets & Gifts. Surfer's Updated Guide for 2026

Boards, tech, gadgets, accessories, and gifts — updated regularly as the best new surf gear drops.

The InertiaGearJul 16
Best Women’s Board Shorts

News Flash: Board shorts aren't just for men. We tried out the best women's board shorts with surfing and beach life in mind.

The InertiaGearJul 15
One Headphone for Surf, Swim, Run, and Everything Between: Florence X H2O Audio TRI 2 Review

I reviewed the Florence X H2O Audio TRI 2 Multi-Sport Waterproof Headphones. With waterproof, bone-conducting technology, they're the perfect tool to keep jamming whatever your activity.

StabGearJul 13
Watch: The William Aliotti Surfboard Test

A Frenchman and four asymmetric twin fins walk into a Sumatran resort. The post Watch: The William Aliotti Surfboard Test appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGearJul 13
Watch: The William Aliotti Surfboard Test

A Frenchman and four asymmetric twin fins walk into a Sumatran resort. The post Watch: The William Aliotti Surfboard Test appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaGearJul 10
William Aliotti Does Surfboard Tests How They Should Be Done

If you're going to do a serious board test, you need a few things: surfboards, good waves, and a good surfer. William Aliotti nailed them all.

The InertiaGearJul 10
The Pelican ‘Loungeboard’ SUP Has One Goal In Mind: Stability

The Pelican Loungeboard is an insanely stable inflatable stand up paddle board, making it perfect for SUP yoga, beginners larger paddlers, or paddling tandem.

StabGearJul 10
Griffin Colapinto’s New Favourite Board Was Shaped In 1996

How a late 1990s Andy Irons ...Lost surfboard was brought back into production. The post Griffin Colapinto’s New Favourite Board Was Shaped In 1996 appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGearJul 10
Griffin Colapinto’s New Favourite Board Was Shaped In 1996

How a late 1990s Andy Irons ...Lost surfboard was brought back into production. The post Griffin Colapinto’s New Favourite Board Was Shaped In 1996 appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaGearJul 9
The Niphean Classic Clovis Is a Budget iSUP With Extra Stability

The Niphean Classic Clovis is a budget beast. At just $189 it's a classic all-arounder, and the StabiliTrack center fin is a unique and helpful addition for those in need of extra stability.

The InertiaGearJul 8
A Fin Laceration Ended Brett Barley’s ‘Perfect’ Macaronis Session After Just Two Waves

A fin to the rump prematurely ended Brett Barley's Macaronis session during his last trip to the Mentawais.

The InertiaGearJul 8
Over a Foil and Under a Sail: a 12-Hour Hood River Strike Mission With Adam Bennetts

Recently, Adam Bennetts spent some time under a sail and over a foil in Hood River, where his not-so-newfound skills were put on display.

The InertiaGearJul 7
Nathan Florence, Kai Lenny Risk Death by Pavement at Red Bull Soapbox

Apparently dissatisfied with how safe it is on land, Kai Lenny and Nathan Florence decided to test their luck at the Red Bull soapbox race.

The InertiaGearJul 6
Mason Ho Ripping in Mexico on a Borrowed 6’9″ Simon Jones Twin Fin

Here's a question for you: knowing how Mason Ho surfs, would you lend him your Simon Jones twin fin after he'd already broken all of his own surfboards?

SurferGearJul 1
‘Best Wave Pool in the World’: DSRT Surf Super Session Ignites Palm Desert (Video)

Rob Machado, Griffin Colapinto, and Jacob "Zeke" Szekely put DSRT Surf's waves to the test.

SurferGearJun 30
Best Sun Protection for Surfers 2026: Sunscreen, Rashguards, Hats, and More

The best sunscreens, rashguards, hats, and UV-blocking gear in 2026 — including reef-safe options and XPEL's Skin Cancer Foundation-approved window tint.

StabGearJun 29
2026 Surf100 Challenge Series Presented By Pacifico, Episode 03

Yet another test of temperament for our surfers. The post 2026 Surf100 Challenge Series Presented By Pacifico, Episode 03 appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGearJun 29
2026 Surf100 Challenge Series Presented By Pacifico, Episode 03

Yet another test of temperament for our surfers. The post 2026 Surf100 Challenge Series Presented By Pacifico, Episode 03 appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaGearJun 29
The Inertia Summer Gear Guide 2026

Summer's here, meaning it's time to get out there and adventure. Here's some of our favorite pieces of gear that we've been getting out there with this summer.

BeachGritGearJun 27
“A fin to the head again” Tween surf prodigy Uriah Anchor returns to world’s deadliest wave

The eight-and-a-piece-year-old surf prodigy Uriah Anchor became famous two years ago when he outshone Filipe Toledo at Teahupoo, riding the joint as if he was born there, a plastic helmet his only protection against the deadly reef. And, yeah, deadly it is, La Jolla surfer…

The InertiaGearJun 25
Obsessed With Volume? This Board Has Beer In It So You Can Add (Or Lose) Liters

Chris Garrett and Gage Roads Brew Co. took a creative approach to our obsession with volume by designing a board that makes volume adjustable.

SurferGearJun 25
Jack Robinson Puts Beer-Filled ‘World’s First’ Surfboard to the Test (Video)

The collaboration between Phantom Surfboards and Gage Roads Brew Co. takes alternative boards to a new level.

Surf SessionGearJun 25
Sur plusieurs spots français, l’eau est jusqu’à 6 °C plus chaude que la normale

De la Bretagne à la Méditerranée, les températures de l'eau affichent des niveaux remarquablement élevés pour une fin juin. Les relevés publiés ce jeudi 25 juin sur plusieurs spots montrent des écarts pouvant atteindre près de 6 °C au-dessus des normales saisonnières. L’article…

StabGearJun 22
American Surfer Passes Away After Teahupo’o Wipeout

"The victim fell off his board, hit his head on the reef and broke two vertebrae in his neck." The post American Surfer Passes Away After Teahupo’o Wipeout appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGearJun 20
Watch: The Extended Cut Of Dylan Graves’ Kimberly Corpse Hunter

"There was no tomb-stoning board. He just disappeared without a trace." The post Watch: The Extended Cut Of Dylan Graves’ Kimberly Corpse Hunter appeared first on Stab Mag .

The InertiaGearJun 19
Watch Mikey February Thread Sand-Bottom Tubes on a Twin Fin

Mikey February surfing a right-hand point break on a Channel Islands Twin Pin is the stuff magic is made of.

The InertiaGearJun 18
The Best Board Shorts: From Wave-Ready Performance to Casual Comfort

Ever wondered what the best board shorts on the market are? Us too, so we waded through the plethora of options on the market to find the best of the best.

The InertiaGearJun 16
Snowbird Drops Edit That Puts the ‘Worst Season Ever’ Narrative Into Perspective

Many resorts across the U.S. had a rough go of it this winter. But "worst season ever?" Utah's Snowbird put that narrative to the test in its season edit.

WavelengthGearJun 15
Watch: The Life And Near Death of Tom Lowe

How do you step back on a board after near fatalities, and where does that leave you? The post Watch: The Life And Near Death of Tom Lowe appeared first on Wavelength Surf Magazine - since 1981 .

StabGearJun 15
…Lost Extends Shaper Rankings Lead After Sportiest Weekend In Recent Memory

A massive weekend on the couch for fans of vigorous exercise. The post …Lost Extends Shaper Rankings Lead After Sportiest Weekend In Recent Memory appeared first on Stab Mag .

StabGearJun 15
…Lost Extends Shaper Rankings Lead After Sportiest Weekend In Recent Memory

A massive weekend on the couch for fans of vigorous exercise. The post …Lost Extends Shaper Rankings Lead After Sportiest Weekend In Recent Memory appeared first on Stab Mag .

SurferGearJun 13
Inside Punta Mita’s W Hotel, the Ultimate Luxury Surfing Escape

A complete first-hand guide to the waves, the gear, and the dreamy W Punta de Mita resort on the idyllic Riviera Nayarit.

SurferGearJun 12
‘Swell of the Decade’ Turns Deadly Close as Surfer Tries to Shoot Malibu Pier (Video)

Hunter Jones narrowly avoids disaster after wiping out beneath the iconic Malibu Pier and snapping his board in half.

SurferGearJun 11
Legendary Shaper Timmy Patterson Resurrected After Drowning in Huge California Swell: ‘He Didn’t Have A Pulse’

Legendary shaper Timmy Patterson resuscitated following harrowing incident in massive waves during historic Southern California swell.

SurferGearJun 11
Surfer-Firefighter Speaks Again 3 Years After Devastating Fin Injury

Surfer and firefighter Makaliʻi Andrade beat the odds after a horrific foil accident, thanks to a rare surgery and unwavering local support.

Surf SessionGearJun 11
Qui sont les surfeurs français en 2026 ?

Combien de planches possède un surfeur français ? À quelle fréquence renouvelle-t-il sa combinaison ? Est-il sensible aux enjeux environnementaux ? Voyage-t-il encore autant qu'avant ? Autant de questions auxquelles la nouvelle étude Surf Panorama apporte enfin des réponses…

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