What are the 5 most popular surfing video’s on YouTube right now? We’ll here they are. And don’t blame us – the world wide internet chose them! #5 – Anastasia Ashley Surf Twerking. I guess sex sells surfing right? #4 Laird Hamilton – the greatest surfer ever? #3 CJ Hobgood and some trippy 360 tube… Read more
Do shark nets work?
The concept of a shark net seems simple right? Put a net up – stop sharks coming in. However if we fenced our yards like we do with shark nets could that still stop a big dog wandering into your property? We decided to take a look at the coverage that shark nets give at… Read more
Is this the end of GoPro?
One of the limitations of in-the-tube footage is simply pointing the camera in the right direction for the ultimate view. It’s a fine line between the perfect shot and useless footage. Well imagine watching a video and the viewer controlling which way you want to look – forward into the tube or back at the… Read more
Is 8 months too young to get tubed?
Is 8-months too young to get tubed? Here at Surfboards Direct we have our own 8-month old on staff (he doesn’t follow instruction well yet) so when we saw this video of a boy the same age getting tubed with dad it raised a few serious parenting questions. I thought dunking our little one underwater in… Read more
Biggest Wave Ridden with 7 on one surfboard
Ever thought you might catch the biggest wave of your life with 6 other guys – on the same board? Check out Jamie O’Brien, Kalani Chapman and a few other on a blow up stand up paddle board named the “sapsquatch” catching a wave that got them an entry into the XXL Big Wave Awards “Ride… Read more
63-year Old Surfs in a Tinny
Apparently this surfer in his 60’s cant surf anymore because of his dodgy knees so has taken to ripping up the lineup in a tinny. Not sure how you would feel about being dropped in by this guy but here’s hoping he is keeping his propeller powered surfing to some empty lineups. Gotta admire a… Read more
4 Present Ideas for Any Surfer
It can be hard to shop for a surfer. What is cool? What will they like? Will they be able to use it? We map out 4 fail safe presents that will suit any surfer no matter what they ride or how they ride it! 1) Go Expensive – GoPro In the surf selfie footage… Read more
Is this the world’s deepest duckdive?
John John Florence is normally known for his fearless surfing in deep black death pits. In this video he might just reveal his secret to his big wave calm and at the same time show how to do the world’s deepest, longest duckdives. Try it out next surf – not sure how you will get… Read more
Softboard Surfing with the GoPro Mouthmount
Summer is a great time for softboards. You can surf between the flags and have a whole lot of fun. We took out the 5’8 Fish Softboards and the GoPro mouth mount for a quick little session to start summer. This board is so versatile. Kids can ride it and experienced surfers can use it… Read more
How to put a longboard fin on your surfboard
Putting a longboard fin in a surfboard is easy and only takes a few moments. To start you will just need your longboard fin, the nut and bolt it came with and a screw driver to match the bolt. The steps to attach your longboard fin are: Start by putting in the longboard nut. This… Read more
