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Go There Surf Travel: Dubai Go There Surf Travel: Dubai

The Las Vegas Of The Middle East Where: Dubai is the capital of one of seven emirates (provinces) that constitute United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, wedged between Oman and Saudi Arabia on the white-hot southwestern shores of the Persian Gulf. What: The fastest-growing city in the world, Dubai is a cosmopolitan wonder. Once... [Read more of this review]

VIDEO: Matt Hoy Shaper & Shredder VIDEO: Matt Hoy Shaper & Shredder

"no-one's allowed to touch it" Matt Hoy Shaper and Shredder – ‘No-one’s allowed to touch it’ , 19 May, 2012 : – - This is Hoy’s first board he ever shaped, the introduction is by good bloke Ry Craike. Ando and Rasta also share the session. Mathew has gone on to become not bad at shaping, with heads... [Read more of this review]

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Video: Mavericks comes to scary slow-mo life in film Video: Mavericks comes to scary slow-mo life in film

The Go Big Projects ‘Danger’ is a short film in the doc-series titled “Maverick Moments” produced in conjunction with Chasing Monsters. The series highlights the athletes, sport, culture, and realities of Big Wave Surfing in Half Moon Bay, California at the legendary “Mavericks” wave. Grab a cuppa and check it... [Read more of this review]

Enough about shapers, what’s new in board technology? Enough about shapers, what’s new in board technology?

New Boards 11 May, 2012 : – - When it comes to enhancing the ride, the board builders’ quiver of tools has never been bigger. Thus for surfers today, there have never been as many options to choose from. Board builders keep tweaking traditional surfboard shapes, re-inventing new out-of-the-box shapes, designing smashing graphics, engineering... [Read more of this review]

It’s grommet season: Kiwis name six new champions It’s grommet season: Kiwis name six new champions

It’s grommet season: Kiwis name six new champions Dune Kennings © Keone Campbell 9 May, 2012 : – - The final surfer ratings for the 2012 New Zealand Grommet Series have been completed with six new champions confirmed after five events took place throughout New Zealand during summer and Autumn. The accolades were dominated by Bay of Plenty... [Read more of this review]

Ella Williams surfed her way to 2nd place at the International GromSearch Final Ella Williams surfed her way to 2nd place at the International GromSearch Final

After an epic day of big storm surf waves at Bells Beach and progressive surfing performances by a crop of the world’s best young surfers, Dylan Lightfoot (17, South Africa) and Tatiana Wetson-Webb (15, Kauai, Hawaii) emerged victorious at the Rip Curl International GromSearch. In the Boys Final, Lightfoot scored an 8.5 and an 8.43 on two impressive... [Read more of this review]

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