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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
A 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 monster barrel - apparently...
Surfers and boarders get new training option
Brush Boarding is born 16 January 2009 12:54 GMT
A 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 activity that can be enjoyed...
Power Surfboard available for the lazy
Motorised stick 8 April 2008 12:18 GMT
Although 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.

Equipped with a 9.5 horsepower, 4-stroke gasoline propeller engine, the Power Surfboard...
Surfboard with built-in GPS and two-way radio
Boss, bogus or just bammerwee? 9 July 2007 16:40 GMT
Only 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.

A bit more high-tech-tool than Aloha-cool for...
The eco-friendly Patagonia Patrol trainer
Comfort that soothes your conscience 24 January 2007 0:00 GMT
With 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 contain up to 20%...
Rip Curl launches the H-Bomb heated wetsuit
The world’s first power heated wetsuit 26 October 2006 15:17 GMT
Rip 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.

The heat is generated by...
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
Channel 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 mindset and passion...
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
Since 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 for 2006, adding...
Rip Curl goes green
Rip Curl presents a 100 per cent organic cotton T-shirt range 25 April 2006 12:16 GMT
Rip 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 based on the choice...
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
Rip 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 timer, stopwatch...