Over the years, Spain's Aritz Aranburu has built a reputation among touring surf professionals as one of the most hospitable hosts in all of Europe. "I always enjoy showing my international friends around when they are in town," says t[...]

Since launching in the early 2000s, Southern California's Album Surfboards has cultivated worldwide intrigue, adapting an emphasis on elegant, minimal aesthetics to a range of distinctive, functional shapes built for a variety of waves[...]

You know Kassia Meador--the graceful Malibu logger known for her stylish noserides in the cult classics "Sprout" and "Heart and Sea" to name a few? Well, a few years back Meador left her sponsor to focus on building her own brand, KASS[...]

"No expectations," says Californian Alex Gray of his pre-Baja mantra. "Every time I’ve had expectations of incredible surf, I’ve been let down. I think the mindset needs to be focused on a fun trip with friends. Scoring sur[...]

Costa Mesa, CALIF. (December 4, 2017) - A longtime favorite from the Vans Surf line, the Black Ball Hi SF has made a name for itself as a staple deconstructed hi-top, catering to the surf enthusiast as the perfect trekking accessory fo[...]

Last week, we asked Pe’ahi Challenge winner Ian Walsh and shaper Chris Christenson about the nuances behind the pair’s 10’4″ swallowtail, which helped steer Ian through one of the largest big-wave barrels ever c[...]