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4 awesome alternatives to Magic Seaweed

by Andrew Norton

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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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Surf food, cookbooks and recipes

by Andrew Norton

Salt and Silver dining in Mexico

This surf food guide will help you choose the best food for surfing. You’ll also discover incredible cookbooks by surfers and enjoy delicious recipes from around the surfing world. So if you’re looking to lively up your next surf fuel feast, read on… Surf food Personally I’ve lasted many a day surfing on a banana […]

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Ten top Christmas gifts for surfers

by Andrew Norton

Made in Santa's Workshop

Surfers are surprisingly easy to bunch to buy for at Christmas. Surfers rarely have much money, due to spending too much time in the sea and not enough time on their career. So unlike wealthy business folk, surfers often have few possessions. Fortunately, there’s a whole range of surfing gifts to suit all budgets. Here’s […]

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prAna – a sustainable surfer friendly clothing company

by Andrew Norton

The prAna posse on tour

prAna is an eco-friendly, ethical and sustainable clothing company with classy designs to suit modern surfers’ needs. Influenced by yoga, climbing, surfing and a Californian vibe, prAna is perfect for the active adult who needs quality clothes for work and play. Their enthusiastic ethical vibe and subtle timeless laidback designs are carefully tailored for Surfer […]

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The best earplugs for surfing

by Andrew Norton

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The best earplugs for surfing depends on your budget and if you want to hear whilst wearing them. If you want the cheapest and don’t care about conversation then buy some Blu Tack. If you like to talk and hear outback, earplugs with a membrane are best but they cost a bit more. Why wear […]

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All Our Waves Are Water by Jaimal Yogis

by Andrew Norton

Jaimal Yogis meditating underwater

Whilst ‘stumbling toward enlightenment and the perfect ride’ Jaimal Yogis has learnt a lot, and he’s put the good stuff in All Our Waves Are Water. It’s a mix of epic surf adventure, love and heartbreak, spiritual quest and the inescapable force of real life. If you’re a surfer, interested in philosophy or religion and […]

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Johnny On The Spot – Surf app competition

by Andrew Norton

Dream waves at Pipeline

Johnny On The Spot has gone pro! To celebrate the launch of this epic new edition of the popular surf app, there’s awesome prizes to be won including: • A custom made Quiver surfboard • A holiday for two in Morocco • A Bonga Board • A Carver skateboard • A years supply of Oggy […]

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Moisturiser and sunscreen for surfers

by Andrew Norton

ride-skincare-kickstarter

Surfers are exposed to the elements more than most. So Tom Marshall, founder of Ride Skincare, has developed some sunscreen and moisturiser for surfers. Ride Skincare have spent two years researching, testing and developing natural skincare products for surfers and outdoor adventurers. Tom says: “I tried all sorts of products but they either did not […]

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Shoreline discoveries

by Andrew Norton

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On a gloomy, wet and grey Sunday we drove to Watergate Bay, because life is always better at the beach. We arrived all wrapped up for winter but were greeted with glorious sunshine, as the onshore wind had blown the cloud over land. The surf was blown out but great fun for kite surfers and […]

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Sunglasses for surfers

by Andrew Norton

Lots of sunglasses

Surfers need good sunglasses. Not because we need to look cool (although that is a factor), but because we are more susceptible to the harmful effects of sunlight than most. Why you need sunglasses? Surfers spend a lot of time exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light, and this can cause permanent eye damage. A […]

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