Surfboard
A surfboard is an elongated platform used in surfing. Surfboards are relatively light, but are strong enough to support an individual standing on them while riding an ocean wave. They were invented in ancient Hawaii, where they were known as papa he'e nalu in the Hawaiian language, they were usually made of wood from local trees, such as koa, and were often over 460 cm (15 ft) in length and extremely heavy. Major advances over the years include the addition of one or more fins (skegs) on the bottom rear of the board to improve directional stability, and numerous improvements in materials and shape. Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin. The result is a light and strong surfboard that is buoyant and maneuverable. The Polystyrene surfboard was invented by Reginald Sainsbury of Wilcove, Torpoint in the early 1960s whilst working for the Poron Insulation company, Millbrook, Cornwall who were looking to expand into the leisure industry. Recent developments in surfboard technology have included the use of carbon fiber and kevlar composites, as well as experimentation in biodegradable and ecologically friendly resins made from organic sources. Each year, approximately 400,000 surfboards are manufactured.
Recent articles, movies and more.
Life in General
This is a story about friends, adventure and life in General.
Done
John John demonstrates this new level of surfing in his first independent release, DONE. Directed by Blake Vincent Kueny and John John Florence, DONE takes the DIY ethos and flips it on it's head.
Nordurland
An arctic surfing adventure. It follows three friends from the subtropical northern rivers of NSW Australia, surfers Torren Martyn and Laurie Towner, as well as needessentials founder and designer Ryan Scanlon.
The End
A Hawaiian Surf Film - It was a mashup of some of the best surfers and bodyboarders in the world on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.
Skimdonesia
Indonesia has been on my dream list of trips for my entire life. It has the best waves, the best people, the best food, all in all it's for sure my new favorite place to go in the world and so amped to present Skimdonesia, documenting my first 2 month trip to Indo, starting in August 2016.
Pacific Dreams
"Pacific Dreams" is a surfing movie featuring my 2015 footage shot around the beautiful state of California.
The Ductumentary
Vans Presents The Ductumentary, A short-film revealing what is perhaps Joel Tudor's greatest contribution to surfing.
Innersection
The 25 two-minute surf movies that make up Taylor Steele’s INNERSECTION were each created by the surfers themselves.
Good Times
While earlier films were devoted to crushing the established hierarchy of surfing, now their crew was the established hierarchy, dominating competition, freesurfing and the media.
The Endless Summer 2
Bruce Brown, king of surfing documentaries, returns after nearly thirty years to trace the steps of two young surfers to top surfing spots around the world.
