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Downing DNA From Hot Curls to Now By Ben Marcus There is no Ancestry.com or 23andme.com for surfboards and that’s a shame, because it would be cool and informative to scrape a sample of foam, stringer and lamination and send it to a surfboard genetics lab – which would do...
“To be on the cover of Freesurf is truly an honor to say the least. I’m baffled! As I’m getting...
Science Bodyboards Hawaii presents Ian McCauley threading Pipeline barrels during winter season swells in this week’s #bodyboard segment. Stay tuned to the Hawaii Bodyboarding Facebook...
By Shannon Reporting What are the top female surfers riding these days in competitive arenas? Who better to ask than World Tour shredder Brisa Hennessy. The O‘ahu local was actually born in Matapalo, Costa Rica, but grew up in the islands after moving to Hawai‘i at nine years old. She...
The Men’s Pipe Masters Invitational reached the final stage today in challenging barrels that delivered a full range of scores....
Story and photos by Aukai Ng There have been many surfers over the years who had humble beginnings. They start...
By Lauren Rolland Red dust settles on everything here. It’s hot, dry and quiet. The rusted white corrugated tin buildings stand out against the Waianae mountain range, and yellow wildflowers sprout up between cement cracks. The century-old Waialua Sugar Mill is a landmark of Oahu, yet few have ever been....
On Monday, November 4th, the waves at Ali‘i Beach Park were on fire! ???? I started the day by shooting...
By Amanda Blackwell – There’s nothing in a Kauai boy’s life that matters more than the ocean. It grooms every...
Against the Odds
Jesse Mendes 2018 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champion
By Andrew Oliver The fraternity of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Champions is one of the most exclusive circles in professional surfing, with only 18 winners in its 36 years of existence. With a few exceptions, this prestigious series has been won by some of the biggest icons of the...