14 October 2013 Last updated at 12:24 ET Surfer’s ‘wonderful zest’ for life A man from St Agnes who made surfboards for some of the sport’s highest profile stars has died. Peter “Chops” Lascelles, 60, was at the forefront of the surfing industry, helping to develop brands like Rip Curl and Billabong in the … Continue reading Famous Surfboard Shaper Peter “Chops” Lascelles Passes Away at Age 60 #UK #Australia
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Autonomous USA – Next Generation Active-wear
Born in on the beaches of the South LA Bay, the boys at Autonomous USA were sick of trunks that balloon water in the surf, and had no flex on the court. Watch Manhattan Beach local Aaron cross-training through town en-route to his victory at the The US Open of VolleyBall on his home turf.
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New Brand Alert: Lolli Beach Candy Swimwear
New at SWELL: Lolli Beach Candy
Just looking at this line gave our buyer a toothache. With signature oversized bows, retro stripes, and ultra-flattering cuts that make J-Lo green like a 10 year old boy in comparison, Lolli is all about bringing back girly fun to swimwear. All things sweet and sparkly, Lolli brings back memories […]
Derek Hynd and his finless wonder board
Derek Hynd is an Australian surfer/shaper/writer. On top of being a former contest pro and intelligent writer, he’s one of surfing’s great innovators and explorers. His ability of high level surfing as well as having such an understanding of board shaping and hydrodynamics puts him in a category which only the likes of George […]
Alana Blanchard’s Swimwear Line
Horse Powered Tow-ats…Literally
Another surfing novelty? Maybe…but certainly a first. The surfers for sustainability over at Localclothes personified “horsepower” with a stunt that would surely piss-off PETA, but also represents their eco-friendly innovations. Leave it to central coast Ca chargers to mash-up the two diversions they do best, while ripping on their patented hemp boards of course.
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Power Kites and Their Uses
Power kites are kites that are pretty large in size and are made in such a way that it gives the user a lot of pull. Power kites can be used for purposes like pulling things, and people like surfers, snow boards, roller skaters and also buggies. But po…
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VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net
VIA – MSNBC Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net A California gray whale is moving freely after rescuers spent seven hours untangling it from a discarded fishing net. Rescuers suspect the whale had been dragging the net–which was filled with dozens of dead animals–for weeks. KNBC-TV’s Vikki Vargas reports. … Continue reading VIDEO: Dramatic rescue for Calif. gray whale entangled in discarded fishing net