Ocean sunsets, storms, and waves have always awe-inspired the casual observer, but now Clark Little is given the platform to share views typically reserved for those of us more intimate with wave activity. Armed with the latest technology in water cameras, and many years of ocean knowledge, Clark clicks away in places that produce images needing no artificial enhancements. … [Read more...]
Loaded Boards ~ Review of the Dervish Flex 2
February 24, 2009 By 6 Comments
First and foremost I want to stress that the Dailystoke is a surf website and I am and always will be a surfer. However, after a recent extended flat spell I was looking for new ways to train and break the frustration while I waited for the next swell. It was during this time that I was introduced to the boys at Loaded and ever since, my surfing and those inconvenient flat spells have never been the same! I explained my situation to the guys at Loaded and asked them to send me the board they felt … [Read more...]
How to get really good at longboarding
January 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
These dudes are ripping! (Try to take note of all the cross-stepping in between the tricks.) This is by far the best longboard skateboard video I've ever seen. I don't know if these guys surf or not, but it's safe to say it wouldn't take much for them to learn. Skateboarding helps your surfing tremendously. Just the act of riding other boards, and how that helps your balance. The more comfortable you are on moving boards the more your mind can forget about the simple things, and pay attention to … [Read more...]
Career Opportunities in Big Waves?
January 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
Here's a silly question: will concentrating on big wave riding ensure a longer surfing career? 31 year old Sean Holmes inked new multiple contract deals with Billabong, Kustom, and Von Zipper recently. Holmes is a well-known big wave charger from South Africa and also known as the "The Nemesis" for continuously beating out top-rated WCT surfers as a wild card, including three time world champion, Andy Irons. Sean can clearly still hang with the big boys, but for how much longer? With kids like … [Read more...]
2008 Surfer Poll & Video Awards: Best Maneuver Nominees
October 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Finally, I’ve seen someone pull a…well, I don’t know what you call it, but it‘s freakin’ brilliant! The maneuver I’m referring to is Pat Gudauska's move in ‘The Pursuit’. Dane’s radical artistry is incredibly smooth and relaxed, but I’m giving Pat top honors this year. Check out the video below to judge for yourself: … [Read more...]
Posture, Posture, Posture
October 13, 2008 By 1 Comment
Remember when your mother would tell you "Sit up straight, don’t slouch," as a kid, but you would intuitively tune her out via your brain-kill-switch defense mechanism? This system was your body’s way for thwarting off any useless information that attempted to take up storage in your finite brain. Well, your mother had a valid point. If you don’t believe me, just ask any older adult with a forward bent posture. Ask them how their shoulders are feeling; ask them how their neck is feeling; ask … [Read more...]
Glacier Surfing in Alaska
October 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I heard about this a couple years ago and subsequently forgot about it. This is seriously crazy. So much effort must have gone into capturing what amounts to a novelty session. Guess you can say “Hey, I surfed a calving glacier chunk wave”, but besides being incredibly dangerous, this is spectacularly pointless. Yet I am entertained. Good job guys. … [Read more...]
Indo Board cross-training – when it’s flat
September 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
One of our readers, Benjamin H cross-posted a pretty bitchin Indo Board CrossFit video. CrossFit, if you're not familiar, is a crazy insane fitness program that military types and cops do. We're not talking "Pump 7 bench presses..." we're talking "Do as many pushups, chin ups and situps you can do in 5 minutes." Being a former military guy myself, I've been a Crossfitter and can attest that it makes you super-strong. Very good for paddling. Anyway, Benjamin sent this Youtube vid on cross-training … [Read more...]
Smashing Surfing Stereotypes
September 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
“Take a Physics Class Brah!“ This is probably a good time to find balance in the Surfer Stereotype given the new movie release of “Surfer Dude”. Corporate Hollywood filmmakers are still focused on the same old surfer schtick while true characters and heroes go on working, barely noticed. Take U.C. San Diego PHD Physics graduate and avid surfer, A. Garret Lisi, who spends his spare time unlocking the secrets of the Universe. Actually compared to Einstein, Garret may have gone beyond Albert’s … [Read more...]
Surfing in San Francisco: FT. Point
September 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Surfing Ft. Point is mostly experienced during the Fall/Winter season when BIG n’ Raw Alaskan swells need organizing and protection from wind, but on occasion we get strong enough pulses during foggy Summer to turn ‘The Point’ ON. Go ahead and Google ‘Ft. Point Surfing’ images for very picturesque photos and videos. This photo, courtesy of Jayms Ramirez (whose site you should definitely check out), captures the essence of a summer swell moment at Ft. Point. Variety is the truly unique aspect … [Read more...]
