What's it take?

What’s it take to surf big waves, or just heavy scary waves? It definitely takes guts and some talent. I guess the more you surf waves of consequence then the less scared or fearful you are of pulling into a wave that can slam you like you’ve never been slammed. It just takes a different kind of mind set and belief that you can do something that is out of the ordinary or even above your own capabilities. Just wonder, what if you didn’t drop in on that wave you got a barrel? Well, you wouldn’t have gotten barreled. That leaves us wanting more of that adrenaline running through our blood, and believe me I know I’m just another adrenaline junky. I love finding those waves on big days that everyone looks at and doesn’t want any part of. Yes, we all like those days that are perfect and every wave seems like it’s so easy to surf, but some times it’s good to get a scare. With so many more waves found around the world that consist of an air drop, to dredging barrel, over sallow sharp reef, where will your next trip be to? How far do you want to push your surfing? Where are your limits in your mind that keep you from catching the wave of the day? Go find out and comment here or upload a picture on All About Surfing’s Facebook page. We want to see how far you push yourself when you surf.

HIS- SLATER,TAJ & MARK MATHEWS AT OURS (SYDNEY) from JAMIN MCLEAN on Vimeo.

Here's a quick clip to get you motivated to charge harder.

Girls Rip

I don’t know of a better time to be an up coming girl surfer. Girls have often been overshadowed in the surfing world, and more of someone who sits in the water or on the beach to get a tan. I know a few girls that surf well, but these girls in Nike 6.0’s new video ‘Leave A Message’ are going to put all of us to shame. It’s a new all-women’s surf movie with some of the most talented female surfers in the world. The cast in this film will be Carissa Moore, Lakey Peterson, Laura Enever, Coco Ho, Monyca Byrne-Wickey, and Malia Manuel. This video is going to up the bar of women’s surfing and set a new standard for every girl in the world. It’s also going to push us men to make sure we can at least hang with the girls, good luck! The film gets released on May 24, 2011 at nike6.com/leaveamessage, and the best part is that it’s FREE!

Leave A Message Trailer from Nike 6.0 on Vimeo.

Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2011 is here!

The second ASP World Tour contest is here! This is one of the most prestigious events in professional surfing, and this year is the 50th anniversary of the event running, which should have everyone on tour pushing their limits to win this thing. This event should be the clash of titans with the likes of Kelly Slater coming back to defend and possibly try to break another record by winning a fifth Bell’s Beach trophy. Others in this years mix include Mick Fanning, who is ready to take down anyone who gets in the way. Two other Australians to watch are Joel Parkinson and Taj Burrow, both with great finishes at Snapper. Some young guns in the mix are Jordy Smith, Matt Wilkinson, Tiago Pires, Alejo Muniz and Brett Simpson with great performances at Snapper. There will also be two wildcards in the event, which are unknown as of now. So, who do you think will ring the Bell? Will it be the old and wise or the young and fearless? I know I will be watching everyday to see what goes down at Bells Beach. The contest will run from April 19 through April 30. Fun Fact: this is the only sporting event in Australia that is allowed to run on Easter Friday. How would you like it if the national sport in the USA were surfing? Check out the contest here http://live.ripcurl.com/index.php?bells2011 live!

-surferabell, bringing you the updates you want to hear.

Different Personal Water Propulsions to keep you thinking and creating

Tech
First off, this may be the future of our sport, as we know it. Have you ever thought while you were out surfing and missed a wave because you couldn’t paddle fast enough to catch it? I know I have missed a few good one for this reason. Well, there may be a solution to our problems. There is a company out of San Diego California that has made a product or as they call it an ‘Aquamotive Technology’. This little jet is built in to the belly of your board and provides you with that extra push you want sometimes, or it will just help you paddling and can even give you a break from it. Yes, your thinking this is crazy and wouldn’t be good for surfing at all. There are a few moments that I see this technology coming in handy: Big wave surfing, strong offshore winds, heavy currents or winds. This board could get you back or keep you in that section of the sand bar when the rip current is killing your arms. It could get you into that huge wave you’ve been looking for with out getting crushed under the lip. I am sure this won’t take over every board in our quiver, but it would definitely be fun to try out and have for those days where your board or arms have just had enough. Check out this video and you’ll see how fun this could be for beginners all the way up to pros.



Body Surfing
Have you ever broke a board and still stayed out in the water to have fun in the waves? Have you ever broken a leash and had to swim you way in or body surf? What about body surfing the shore break because you know you’ll break your board if you try to surf it? Well, why not get a set of body surfing fins and go have some fun in the surf. I have done this a few times and it’s always a blast. You find your self in spot’s you usually don’t get in on a surfboard, like riding the foam ball in the barrel or maybe just getting barreled. One of the major reasons for doing this is for a great work out and staying in shape. You may just take your fins to the beach and have a swim. Fins are also much cheaper than a surfboard! They will run you anywhere from 40-70 bucks and will last you a long time. This type of surfing helps you read the wave differently and also push you to look at a wave differently. It will help your paddling, swimming, cardio, and overall fitness along with helping your wave knowledge if you’re just starting out surfing. Heck this stuff looks fun, and even pro surfers do it from time to time.

What's Next?

We have all heard of tidal bores and surfing in some crazy river somewhere with mysterious creatures. How about Skeleton Bay in Africa with some crazy long lefts with barrels that last almost a minute? Or a standing river wave that only breaks twice a year? Or some new crazy wave pool in the making? Ask yourself what’s next in the world of surfing, what could we possibly find next to surf? Well, a select crew that Rip Curl has put together to travel the world looking for new waves has found something amazing in a very remote jungle of Sumatra. Wave’s that are unlike any other’s found inland anywhere else in the world, so far. And from my knowledge this is the first ever barreling wave located in a river that is actually possible to stand up in. With what the video shows, I wouldn’t mind going over there and catching a few or just one. So, on April 11, 2011 Rip Curl plans to release the rest of this video with surfers actually riding and getting barreled in a river, and I know that I can’t wait to see the footage. With out further ado here is Rip Curl’s Tip2Tip footage of some Sumatra gold.



Here are a few other videos that make you think about the possibilities that are out there.

Best Surf Destinations for this Summer

Summer surf trips seem like a ritual for everyone who surfs. Whether we get the best waves ever on our trip doesn’t really matter that often as long as there are waves. But, why not get a tip on where to go and where to find the best surf possible. Well, I am going to give you a run down of some good summer locations that will score you great surf. Order of trips will be from decent to great.

Costa Rica:
Costa Rica is one of the most traveled destinations for many Florida surfers, because of the price and consistency of waves. This trip will be the cheapest way to score some great waves. Although, by 12pm the winds usually shift and the waves don’t always stay great. You can find amazing point breaks, reef breaks, river mouths, and most notably beach breaks. The wave height ranges from 3-4ft and can get up to 10ft very easily. Bring you normal short board and a step up for the bigger days. The northern coast sees great waves, but lacks the power of the south. If your looking for heavy beach breaks this is your trip.



Nicaragua:
Known as the old Costa Rica, this destination is accustom to prevailing offshore winds on a daily bases. If your looking to surf all day long, charge some outer reefs, and get plenty of time surfing some point breaks and barrels this is where you need to go. It’s definitely more off the beaten path and you will really want to meet a local to guide you or hire one. Make sure to take your regular short board and a step up if your feeling ballsy. This place can make or break your surfing, but it will definitely make you better. Just don’t be upset when a grom throws a air over your head, remember they get waves 90% of the year.



Bali:
Well what can we say about Bali? Surfer’s paradise! Here is a great video of Dede Suryana with a run down of what Bali is like and when the best swells usually are. Bali is comprised of many reef breaks that are located all around the coast. It has become a very well known stop for many pros during the peak season, April to September. You can still find uncrowned waves during this period, but many of the best waves will be littered with pros. Flights to this tropical paradise will run you much more than your average trip, but the payoff will be much greater. For this trip you will want to take your average short board (Maybe 2 if you can afford it) and a step up or mini gun. The waves range from playful air sections to long speed barrels.

Summer and Bathing Suits!

Well, like I have been talking about in a few of my post, summer is on its way. So, what’s that mean? Hot weather, humidity, work, flatness, and hopefully a surf trip. Start thinking out of the box as with new bathing suit lines, trunks, beach days, sand bar adventures with the boat, go ahead and think how fun summer really is. It’s time to shed the wetsuit and get a suntan and some rashes; who wants rashes though? Below the ladies can see some new suits they may want to strut their stuff in while in the sun, and for the men, well we get extreme with the most innovative board shorts we have ever seen. These will have us surfing longer and without the worries of fighting off a rash. When looking at a new pair of board shorts, try picking out a pair the pro’s wear, because you know they make sure theirs are the best. They do surf more than the average surfer. I recently purchased a pair of Phantom 120s and wow they are the most sophisticated and unbelievably comfortable board shorts I have ever wore. The new Phantom line has come a long way from the very first production model. Don’t think I forgot about the ladies though. The suits for the ladies are getting more creative and fun, along with better functionality. So, go get a new suit and show it off out in the water or on the beach.
See you out there,
-surferabell


2011 SWIMSUIT ISSUE PART I from SURFING Magazine on Vimeo.