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Garrett McNamara 90 foot wave surf world record filmed on GoPro camera (video)
On board action captured 14 November 2011 16:04 GMT TweetProfessional surfer Garratt McNamara broke a world record when he successfully rode a 90 foot wave in Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal. And Pocket-lint has since learnt that the on-board camera footage of the feat was captured using a GoPro digital...
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Tech'ed up surfing splashes down
The world's first high performance surfboard 4 April 2011 11:24 GMT TweetSpanish wave specialist Pukas has unleashed a super high tech surfboard, in partnership with Tecnalia, which it states is the "first high performance surfboard in the world".
And whilst the board won't turn you into Kelly Slater overnight,...
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Star Trek uniform wetsuits available
It's a brave man who picks the red shirt version... 31 December 2009 11:16 GMT TweetIf you fit into both the Trekkie and surfer categories, then we have the perfect wetsuit for you. From Roddenberry, the suits are modeled after the uniforms from the original Star Trek series.
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VIDEO: Sneak preview of Beeb's next high-def nature series
Wanna see a big wave surfer in a 12-foot monster barrel wave in super slow-mo? Yeah, us too... 7 May 2009 17:09 GMT TweetA teaser clip for the forthcoming "South Pacific" BBC series has been released, and even on YouTube's video player, looks pretty sweet.
Press play now to see the HD super slow motion video of big wave surfer Dylan Longbottom in a 12-foot... -
Surfers and boarders get new training option
Brush Boarding is born 16 January 2009 12:54 GMT TweetA new sport called Brush Boarding is hoping to grab the imagination of boarders and surfers looking to train away from the beach and snow.
Created in Devon in the UK, Brush Boarding, according to its creator Kyle Dent, is an X-training... -
Power Surfboard available for the lazy
Motorised stick 8 April 2008 12:18 GMT TweetAlthough most "proper" surfers will no doubt think this is like, totally bogus, the lazier among us can now enjoy the surfing experience without braving the ocean waves.
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Surfboard with built-in GPS and two-way radio
Boss, bogus or just bammerwee? 9 July 2007 16:40 GMT TweetOnly a concept at this stage, designer Marco Torres has created a surfboard expressly for geeks.
The board has built-in GPS, a two-way radio and a display that could show tide info and weather alerts.
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The eco-friendly Patagonia Patrol trainer
Comfort that soothes your conscience 24 January 2007 0:00 GMT TweetWith a leather heel that easily collapses for quick conversion into a slide style, the trainer is both eco and surfer friendly!
Featuring leather that comes from ISO 14001 registered tanneries, the insoles contain 15% recycled EVA; outsoles... -
Rip Curl launches the H-Bomb heated wetsuit
The world’s first power heated wetsuit 26 October 2006 15:17 GMT TweetRip Curl’s H-Bomb is the world’s first power heated wetsuit. It’s a wetsuit designed to keep you super-warm by positioning a source of heat on your upper back. This heats your core allowed warm blood to circulate to your extremities.
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Burton Snowboards hit the waves with Channel Islands Surfboards
Channel Islands Surfboards' Al Merrick today announced that the company has been acquired by Burton Snowboards 4 July 2006 15:13 GMT TweetChannel Islands Surfboards' Al Merrick today announced that the company has been acquired by Burton Snowboards.
The founders of each company, Al Merrick and Jake Burton Carpenter, forged an agreement over the fact that they share a similar... -
Rip Curl launches all-girls Learn To Surf Days
Rip Curl Launches Pan-European All-Girls Learn To Surf Days presented by Davidoff Cool Water 18 May 2006 15:29 GMT TweetSince 2002, world leading surf brand, Rip Curl has introduced over 10,000 girls across Europe to surfing and the beach lifestyle with their Girls Go Surfing programme. Building on the hugely popular pan-European Learn to Surf initiative, Rip Curl is back...
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Rip Curl goes green
Rip Curl presents a 100 per cent organic cotton T-shirt range 25 April 2006 12:16 GMT TweetRip Curl is manifesting its commitment to the environment and developing more Earth-friendly products under the Rip Curl Planet label. This summer, the philosophy behind these products can be summed up as: "For the Planet, By the Planet", since it is...
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Rip Curl watch promises you'll never miss good surf again
Rip Curl launches new digital watch that means you’ll never miss the surf again 15 February 2006 1:00 GMT TweetRip Curl has launched a new digital watch that allows surfers to set individual tide times for two locations so you'll never miss the surf again.
The Guys Titanium Oceantide offers all the usual features such as an alarm, dual time, countdown...