Dailystoke goes to Mainland Mexico: Toobs ensue

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When my old buddy Chris suggested I jump on a last minute $300 flight to Colima, on the central West Coast of Mainland Mexico, I really couldn't give him any answer but, "How big of boards should I bring?" "Well, give the fact that we're going to … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Surf Spot Rundown, Go Get It!

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Another Dailystoke writer and I spent a week in the island paradise of The Azores.  What blew us away on our visit to the Portuguese island chain, was how high the "waves to surfers ratio" was.  Not that there are many surfers on the island to … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Cook in a Volcano? Sure!

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The fourth day my travel companion and I spent on the beautiful island of Sao Miguel, we shared one of the most memorable and unique experiences in our lifetimes.  I don't throw that phrase around lightly either.  Both of us have traveled the world … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in The Azores: Paradise, Even When It’s Flat

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As you've probably surmised from the previous posts, there is unlikely to be a lack of surf while you visit this island paradise.  That being said, with open ocean conditions, shifty winds, wild tide swings, only so much paddling you can do before … [Read more...]

Dailystoke in the Azores: Go, You Won’t Regret It

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Now, I had heard of this little volcanic island chain in the middle of The Atlantic Ocean, but amongst all of the worldly traveled surfers I know, I've never even heard of anyone going there.  Imagine a 500 year old charming Portuguese city and … [Read more...]

Surf Frankenstorm 2012! Live from Rockaway Beach, NY

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                              Surf anyone?  Who says the east coast doesn't get any waves?  We're off to surf -- hope to make it … [Read more...]

How to Get a Great Deal on a Wetsuit

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If you're thinking of investing in a wetsuit, here are a few tips to ensure that you get the best deal. Shop Around The key to finding a high quality wetsuit at a low price is research. There is nothing worse than purchasing a wetsuit online … [Read more...]

US Open Photobomber…and Kelly Slater’s O-Face

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Parko trying to get the job done in the final A beautiful site to behold, but make sure you check IDs Kelly boosts a nice one on his way to dispatching Parko Kelly with his best O-face Owen Wright after his ridiculous air show in the … [Read more...]

The (D)evolution of the West Coast Quiver

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It is with great pride that I can stand at the door of my board room and know that I can choose the right equipment for the forecast.  San Diego's diverse surf conditions and breaks necessitate an equally diverse quiver and mine has been carefully … [Read more...]

Slater Defies His Age: Wins His 50th World Tour Event at Trestles

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You could say Kelly Slater feels pretty at home at our favorite Southern California cobblestone point break.  He won his first event here over 21 years ago as a high schooler, and no one could have guessed that he would win 50 world tour events in … [Read more...]