Surfing in Folly Beach: Where to Surf, Gear Needed, & More
“The Edge of America”, Folly Beach, is one of the best surf towns in the Carolinas. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Folly Beach is...
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Olivia Roberts
- May 15
Outer Banks Surf Guide: Where to Surf, When to Go
While the Outer Banks are becoming more and more popular each year, many people still don’t know exactly where to go to surf. For many...
Cash Lambert
- May 4
The ASM Interview: Liv Stone Talks Her First Wave, Team USA Para Surfing, & Following Your Dreams
Liv Stone’s surfing story is one of the most powerful and inspirational tales you’ll read about. A congenital, above-the-elbow amputee,...
Kyveli Sophia
- May 2
Little Giants and Big History: How a Small Season Opened Major Doors at Mavericks Awards
Even small to medium Mavericks is not for the faint of heart. Photo by Pedro Bala Words used to describe the 2022-23 Mavericks season...
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Cash Lambert
- Apr 18
Evan Geiselman & Zoe Benedetto Win the Mike Martin Pro Surf Contest [Photo Gallery]
We love homegrown surf contests. Where else can you feel the sand between your toes while you see familiar and friendly faces, meet local...
ASM Staff
- Apr 3
Mark Your Calendar: Mike Martin Pro Surf Contest Kicks Off April 15th in NSB
Calling all North and Central Floridians, East Coasters, and anyone else looking for great waves and a good time — get ready for a surf...
ASM Staff
- Apr 2
Kelly Slater Interview: How to Prevent Burnout
Kelly Slater is the greatest professional surfer of all time! He's been surfing for 46 years and doesn't plan to quit any time soon. Some...
Olivia Roberts
- Mar 31
Meet the Talented Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) Surf Team
Placed conveniently on Sunset cliffs in San Diego and around a variety of different waves to choose from, it is no wonder that Point Loma...
Olivia Roberts
- Mar 31
Asymmetrical Surfboards: Pros, Cons, Shapers & More
Surfboard shapers have predominantly strived for symmetry in their shapes, to allow for fluid and dynamic rides. However, as shaping...
ASM Staff
- Mar 28
Watch Future's Cutting Through, Ep 3
In Ep.3 of Cutting Through, Luke orders a custom board from San Diego surfer/shaper Zack Flores to be paired with Zack's signature...
Olivia Roberts
- Mar 25
Toes on the Nose: A Brief History of Longboard Surfing
Yep, it's true: It all started with the longboard. Surfing today began on the idea and symbol of the longboard, which represents the...
Steve Anderson
- Mar 10
Surfing Traction Pad Guide: Costs, Sizes, Styles and more
Everyone loves extra grip on their back foot. That’s when traction pads come into play. The traction pad started booming in the 80s, when...
ASM Staff
- Mar 3
Manera: Why You Should Support Local Surf Shops
Manera's decision to support local surf shops is much more than a sales strategy; it's a commitment to the greater surf culture.
Bailey Ann Kaiser
- Mar 1
Surf Jobs: How to Get a Job in the Surf Industry in 2023
If you’re like me, your life revolves around surfing. Sometimes, when work and life starts to get busy, you wish you could just be...
Steve Anderson
- Feb 25
How to Become a Lifeguard
For the surfer, lifeguarding might be a dream job. You get to work on your tan, wear eye popping red shorts, be at the beach — and save...
Cash Lambert
- Feb 21
How Jackery Can Upgrade Your Next Surf Adventure
By nature, surfers are passionate about adventure. A morning dawn patrol, a few quick waves during lunch break or a sunset session is...
Olivia Roberts
- Feb 3
5 Female-Founded Women's Surf Brands We Love
One of the best influences on our surf culture, from America to around the world, is women. From style to ideas, and from small waves to...
Cash Lambert
- Feb 1
How IronSkinn Protects Surfers from Deadly Shark Bites
A shark attack is every surfer's biggest fear. From the "shark bite capital of the world" in Florida, to Great White shark attacks in...
Steve Anderson
- Jan 31
What To Do If You Get a Sea Urchin in Your Foot
One of the many dangers of surfing is the wildlife, and one of those wildlife being the spiny shellfish: sea urchins. Sea urchins or wana...
Olivia Roberts
- Jan 31
The 10 Best Surf Colleges in America
It doesn’t get much better than getting a high quality education, only a few steps away from the beach. As college admissions are coming...
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