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Bruce Brown – One of Surfing’s Legends
Have you ever wondered why the portrayal of the typical surfer changed so quickly from the disobedient, almost absent-minded perspective to the cool kids we see them as today? The answer lies mostly within the works of Bruce Brown, who is largely credited with changing the conception of how the public views the surfer. Brown’s [...]
Transworld Surf takes on a new look
The Bold New Trend in surfing magazines and Transworld is leading the way…
Premier Surfboard Shaper – Rusty Preisendorfer
By the age of 16, most people are aiming to complete high school, get their first kiss and obtain their driver’s license, but apparently this was not enough for legendary surfboard shaper Rusty Preisendorfer. Preisendorfer had already shaped his first board around the age of 16. Born in June 13, 1953, Rusty spent the first [...]
The Ultimate Sportsman…
Meet Jack McGurn Jack McGurn was born in 1902 as ‘Vincenzo Antonio Gibaldi’ in Licata, Sicily. His family immigrated to the United States when he was a year old. He grew up in the slums of Chicago. Vincenzo was a boxer as a teenager and this is when he changed his name to ‘Battling’ Jack [...]
Julian Wilson: Surfing’s Rising Star
The world of surfing has welcomed a hot new superstar in talented Aussie Julian Wilson. This self-described “mad surf rat dude” has made surfing aficionados around the world take notice with a string of spectacular wins, as well as feats on the board that no one else has accomplished, let alone tried. Known for his [...]
Slater’s Happy Ending???
Kelly ‘Prince of Poontang’ Slater is surfing well in the Pipeline Masters. On Saturday, Slater worked his way through rounds 3 and 4 beating both Hank Gaskell and Freddie Patacchia respectively. He is walking a little gimpy and said that he took a hard pounding on the reef. Even after that 3rd round reef smashing [...]
Is Ian Gentil The Best 13 Year Old Surfer In The World?
Some think he may be the next Kelly Slater… Some think he will be another John John Florence. Ian flies through the air like a younger Jordy Smith. He’s only 13 and the kid rips…. Check out the video below and see what you think! Check out Ian’s webpage HERE or follow him on Twitter [...]