The 2022 WSL Championship Tour Schedule – What Does it Look Like?

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2021 was one of the most unique Championship Tour seasons in recent memory, with the WSL forced to completely upheave what had developed into a fairly consistent schedule courtesy of COVID-related logistical issues. Bells got the flick and so too did Snapper, while Europe was completely shafted and Fiji was called off at the last …

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Who Rides Futures Fins?

Who Rides Futures Fins?

Despite their comparatively lower profile, Futures are the go-to fins of many of surfing’s biggest names. From Championship Tour stalwarts to big wave enthusiasts, these are some of the most well-known surfers who swear by these fins. John John Florence There’s a chance you may have heard of this guy. The two-time world champion is …

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Everything You Need to Know About Futures Fins

The importance of fins is often underestimated by surfers, particularly those who are still honing their craft. They’re small, you can’t really see them when someone is surfing, and it’s not all that fun to brag about your fantastic new fins, so they tend to get shoved to the side a little when it comes …

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What is a Surfskate and which brand is best for me? (Late 2021)

What is a surfskate and which surf skate brand is the best for me?

Want to go for a surf but the ocean is as flat as a pancake? Sick of skating your regular old skateboard or longboard? With surfskates, you can combine the two, with these specially designed boards offering a skating experience which closely resembles the sensation of surfing.  These nifty boards utilise what’s known as a surf …

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The Men’s WSL Finals Wash-Up

WSL Mens Finals Washup

There was plenty of criticism about the WSL’s new way of crowning the world champions, but among those who tuned in throughout Tuesday’s event at Trestles, very few would have been disappointed with the quality of competition that was on show. Both the men’s and the women’s brackets saw plenty of high-quality surfing as well …

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The Women’s WSL Finals Wash-Up

WSL Womens Finals Washup

There was plenty of criticism about the WSL’s new format to crown the world champions, but among those who tuned in throughout Tuesday’s event at Trestles, very few would have been disappointed with the quality of competition that was on show. Both the men’s and the women’s brackets saw plenty of high-quality surfing as well …

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Top 5 Summer Surfboards (2022)

The Best Boards Heading Into the Warmer Months Most people are generally pretty happy to see the end of winter, particularly down in the southern states. But while the departure of the cold weather is welcome, it is unfortunately usually accompanied by an end to the seemingly endless swells and light offshores which many parts …

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The History of Championship Tour Surfing at Trestles

The History of Championship Tour Surfing at Trestles

At some point over the course of the next week or so, we’ll be treated to an entire day of surfing at Trestles dedicated entirely to finding this year’s two world champions. Unlike in the past, where results over the course of the entire season determined our world champs, winning this year’s title will require …

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The WSL 2021 Finals Women’s Preview

So here we are. The season proper of the Championship Tour has come to a close, nine months after it restarted in Hawaii to kick off a season which was destined to face plenty of hurdles. And those hurdles certainly weren’t avoided – numerous events were replaced or cancelled completely, including the historic Rip Curl …

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