Category Archives: Surf Business

Revolutionary Scuba Mask Creates Breathable Oxygen Underwater On Its Own #Dive #Fishing #Tech

VIA – The Mind Unleashed on 14 January, 2014 at 19:32 Designer Jeabyun Yeon has created something great.  Essentially it turns humans into fish. “Triton uses a new technology of artificial gill model. – It extracts oxygen under water through a filter in the form of fine threads with holes smaller than water molecules. – … Continue reading Revolutionary Scuba Mask Creates Breathable Oxygen Underwater On Its Own #Dive #Fishing #Tech

Gold Coast surfer Stephanie Gilmore suits up for Vogue fashion shoot but has a wardrobe malfunction #Aloha #Photography #Australia

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Lucy Ardern Gold Coast Bulletin January 14, 2014 1:01AM Stephanie Gilmore, left, brings fashion to the beach during a recent photo shoot. Picture: Splash News Source: Supplied BUNNY ears and a fluffy tail appeared to be the only thing missing when Gold Coast surf star Stephanie Gilmore was spotted taking to … Continue reading Gold Coast surfer Stephanie Gilmore suits up for Vogue fashion shoot but has a wardrobe malfunction #Aloha #Photography #Australia

WA Surf Company Wins $300k Grant for Surfboard Shark Deterrent

VIA – BUNBURY MAIL   WA company to develop electronic surfboard fins to deter sharks Jan. 2, 2014, 10:44 a.m. A WA company will be awarded $300,000 over two years to develop surfboard fins with an in-built electronic shark deterrent as part of the state government’s latest bid to improve safety at local beaches. See … Continue reading WA Surf Company Wins $300k Grant for Surfboard Shark Deterrent

SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN

I’ve said before, I’ll say it again, I fing hate thieves…   VIA – SURF EUROPE   05:45 14th December 2013 by Ben Mondy Thieves have broken into Kelly Slater’s rented home on the North Shore this week, stealing a fair chunk of his Pipeline quiver. The theft occurred before the second day of competition … Continue reading SLATER’S BOARDS STOLEN ON EVE OF PIPELINE WORLD TITLE SHOWDOWN

New custom wetsuit concept hits the market – 5 questions with Carapace Wetsuits cofounder Alex Wang #Video

I don’t know how good these wetsuits are quality-wise but it’s a cool concept on a broader scale.  I know I never quite fit the off the rack suites on the market and the only ones that used to do something similar (but not nearly as technical) is Hotline in this area (taking custom measurements).  … Continue reading New custom wetsuit concept hits the market – 5 questions with Carapace Wetsuits cofounder Alex Wang #Video

‘Craftsman’ book tips hat to SD surfboard maker

VIA – UT SD By John Wilkens5:30 p.m.Nov. 22, 2013 “Portraits of the American Craftsman,” a new coffee-table book about people who work with their hands, includes a profile of San Diego surfboard maker Tim Bessell. Texas photographer Tadd Myers spent five years traveling the country to take photographs for what he calls “a celebration … Continue reading ‘Craftsman’ book tips hat to SD surfboard maker

Tony Hawk considers taking skateboard franchise mobile

VIA  – GAMESPOT Iconic skateboarder considering releasing new Tony Hawk game on mobiles, says freemium is most attractive business model. by Eddie Makuch on October 31, 2013 Former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk wants to release a skateboarding game on mobiles, “The Birdman” told CNBC (via Polygon) in a new interview. He said more people are … Continue reading Tony Hawk considers taking skateboard franchise mobile