Surf History & Legends

His legacy is about soul and style. Sure, he’s a world champ, but his true impact is showing that surfing is about more than scores. It’s about courage in the tube, innovation in board design, and integrity in life. Through his brand, his book, and his words, he teaches that the lessons learned in the lineup—respect, commitment, resilience—apply everywhere. He’s a true ambassador, keeping the stoke and core values of surfing alive for everyone who paddles out.

Her fitness regimen is no joke, built on insane core strength, balance, and endurance. Think heavy-duty swimming, often with a paddleboard strap to simulate one-arm paddling. She does tons of yoga for flexibility and stability, and specific gym work targeting her legs and core—like stability ball exercises and weighted squats. It’s all functional, surf-specific training. This allows her to not just surf, but to perform at an elite level, generating explosive power from her center to tear apart any wave she chooses.

Dude, the fun shape revolution is all about getting back to the pure joy of surfing. These boards—like eggs, fishes, and mid-lengths—are less about high-performance ripping and more about smooth, flowing turns and catching anything that moves. They’re super forgiving, paddle like a dream, and make average waves feel like all-time. Think of them as your go-to board for a fun, no-pressure session where style trumps aggression. They’re the ultimate soul sleds.

Not even close, dude! While they’re the heart of classic longboarding, PU/PE construction is still the standard for high-performance shortboards. Many pros stick with it because that specific foam and resin combo offers a unique flex pattern and a certain “live” feel underfoot that many say drives harder through turns. It’s a preference thing. If you want that proven, springy drive from your bottom turns and critical snaps, a well-shaped PU board is often the weapon of choice.