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Dewerstone Life Shorts 2.0 review

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I’ve been wearing these bad boy boardies for a while now, so they’re tried, tested and wholeheartedly recommended. If you’re looking for a new pair of boardies that actually work well in the surf and give you a warm sustainable glow of satisfaction – buy a pair of Dewerstone Life Shorts 2.0. Intelligently designed for […]

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Garmin Instinct Solar Surf Edition watch review

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Did you know there’s a Garmin watch for surfing? Read my honest review of the Garmin Instinct Solar Surf watch and how it compares with other GPS surf watches below. Is it worth getting the Garmin Instinct Solar Surf watch? If you want an affordable GPS surf watch with a long battery life, the Garmin […]

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Sheepskin Surf Boots by Beach Athletics

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Carmen surf boots by Beach Athletics

My gorgeous partner would happily live in loungewear and comfy slippers. So when the opportunity arose to test out some soft and cosy surf boots she literally jumped for joy. With our first camping trip of the year planned for a fine spring weekend, it was the perfect chance to see if they lived up […]

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Sunscreen guide for surfers

by Andrew Norton 10 Comments

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If you want a sunscreen that doesn’t sting your eyes, is free from harmful ingredients and helps prevent skin cancer – read this guide. I’ve been doing lots of research and trying out different products to find the best sunscreen for surfers. Here’s the results: What’s the best sunscreen for surfers? The best type of […]

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How to Choose a Soft Top Surfboard

by Camille Pillar Leave a Comment

Soft top surfing with friends

Soft tops used to be for kooks only. Then they were cool. Then they were ironically cool. Now most people recognize them for what they are, which is a necessary board for any surfer. And they’re totally cool again. Whether you’re just getting started on your surfing journey or are looking for the next board […]

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Dewerstone – a conscientious outdoor clothing company

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Dewerstone Life Shorts for living

Looking for an authentic hardcore crew of no-nonsense, eco-caring and adventure-driven clothing providers? Check out Dewerstone. Who are Dewerstone? Dewerstone are inspired by the Dartmoor landscape and work hard to be a meaningful member of the outdoors community. Founded in late 2013 by Rory Atton, they’ve slowly built a dedicated team of kayakers, climbers, skiers, […]

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The Wave in Bristol – honest review and helpful tips

by Andrew Norton 3 Comments

The Wave Bristol entrance

Thinking about going to The Wave in Bristol? Here’s my honest opinion and a few things to know before you go: What’s it like? It’s a great day out, especially if you go with family, a partner or mate(s) who surf. It’s not the same as surfing your local break but that’s kinda the point! […]

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Epic gift ideas for surfers

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Surfers are easy to buy gifts for. Get them something surf related or give them a surf pass and they’re happy. But if you need some surf gift ideas for Christmas, birthdays and celebrations, here’s some inspiration. The Gift of Surfing Give the gift of surfing to those who need it most, by shopping with […]

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What is Wing Surfing?

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There are few things as exhilarating as surfing. However, we’re always up for trying something new with our boards! Nowadays, across the UK there is seemingly no end to the disciplines you can find on the water. Paddleboarding is becoming increasingly common, while kitesurfing and windsurfing are seeing something of a resurgence. However, I recently […]

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4 awesome alternatives to Magic Seaweed

by Andrew Norton 8 Comments

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Is it just me or has Magic Seaweed lost its magic? Ever since they got bought out by SurfStitch in 2015, it seems their surf forecasts have unravelled. So if you’re fed up with driving to the beach on a five star forecast only to find unrideable slop or just want to be better informed, […]

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