"Surfing tends to get better when your wave count goes up," said Dave Allee, the Founder of Almond and the brain behind the surfboard. "The Joy was designed to make everyday waves worth paddling out for."

Regardless of where we surf, the type of board we ride, and our skill level, all of us surfers have the same fear in the lineup: sharks lurking beneath our toes. If you're surfing on the East Coast, you may be worried about small but powerful bites from bull sharks; if you're surfing in the murky and chilly waters of California, you may be worried about great white sharks; and if you're visiting Hawaii on a trip you've always dreamed of, you may be worried about tiger sharks.

Photo courtesy ZONiE For surfers and outdoor enthusiasts today, energy is at a premium. And that extra energy we need, whether it's pre or post surf or getting through the day, usually comes from energy drinks. But here’s the problem. With so many energy drinks out there today, which one is actually good for you?  The truth is that many of today's energy drinks are choc full of high sugar content, high caffeine, artificial colors, artificial flavoring and other ingredients th

When the weather turns cold, Northern surfers have a choice to make: brave the tundra, or hop on a plane to warmer waters. For those who’d rather go with the latter (hard to blame you), this list spans destinations from the Caribbean to Central and South America, all the way to the Maldives. Flights from the US ranging from under three hours to over twenty. Spots suitable for beginners to experts. Reef breaks and beach breaks. There’s something for everyone here.  What should