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  Surfers may not seem like the most literary-inclined demographic, but we constantly find ourselves on the beach, on a plane, or on a boat, twiddling our thumbs waiting for the swell to appear or the wind to change. So, naturally, some of us find ourselves with books in our hands in these scenarios. Nothing…

Beyond the mammoth swell that winter brings to the North Shore, winter also brings the start of the holiday season. It may be hard to believe the holidays are fast approaching when it feels like we were enjoying summer south swells in town just last week. With Pipe starting to pump and Thanksgiving just around…

Winter swells have officially arrived on the North Shore. As North swells light up the Pacific and turn Pipeline and Backdoor into the best show in professional surfing. The professional surfing world has already started its annual pilgrimage to the North Shore of Oahu ahead of this winter’s competitive events. Winter on the North Shore…

As arguably the best wave in the world, Banzai Pipeline has hosted too many historic moments in surfing to count. From Bruce Brown’s documentation of the early waves surfed at Pipeline in the 1960s to Gerry Lopez’s revolutionizing style in the 70s and too many legendary Pipe Masters heats to count, Pipeline has played host…

Not all waves are created equal. Some waves are great for getting barreled. Some waves are perfect for carving turns, while others provide long, effortless rides. Depending on what style of surf craft you prefer to ride, your wave preference may be totally different than another surfer. If you’re at the forefront of surf progression…

Image Credit: Bear Surfboards   It’s no secret that the Hawaiian Islands are home to the best waves and surfers on the planet. If you grow up surfing the waves here, you can likely hold your own anywhere. Last week on the JOB Surf Experience, we dove into the rich history of Hawaii’s original watermen…

Image Credit: GoHawaii.com As the birthplace of surfing and home of the most celebrated waves on the planet, it’s no surprise that scores of Hawaiians have left their mark on surfing’s storied history. The famed waters of the Hawaiian Islands have created some of the best watermen and women on the planet. They’ve introduced the…

  When professional funny man Bert Kreischer visited the North Shore of Oahu recently, he had one goal for his trip— to learn to surf. Kreischer, AKA the Machine as he is affectionately known, was so serious about this endeavor that he spent the weeks leading up to his Hawaii vacation training and dropping pounds…

  Surf trips aren’t just for pros and experienced surfers. New surfers can use surf trips to progress rapidly, experience new cultures, and meet fellow travelers along the way. For every menacing world-class wave you’ve seen gracing the pages of a magazine, or on your Instagram feed, there’s a mellow, beginner-friendly wave somewhere nearby. Beginner…

It’s no secret that progressing in surfing is challenging. Once you master the basics, like popping up and riding down the line, there’s a long way to go before you’re considered an advanced surfer. The gap between beginner surfers and advanced surfers is far-reaching. At the most basic level, an intermediate surfer has mastered everything…