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Our 2025 Summer Beach Buyer's Guide: Suits, Gear, Accessories & More
The temperatures are warmer, and it's officially summer. If you're going to spend the summer months like us — at or near the beach —...

ASM Staff
Jun 30


The Best Men's Rashguards of 2025
If you've ever been out in the water for hours on end or on a surf trip and didn’t bring a wetsuit top or rashguard, I’m sure you...

Lorenzo Ceresoli
Jun 25


Xtratuf Has a Solution for Your Outdoor Footwear Problem
I was halfway to a Hawaiian waterfall when SNAP — one of my sandals broke — and that was the last straw. Hawaii is an outdoor...

Cash Lambert
Jun 24


The Best Men's Boardshorts for 2025 Reviewed
If you’re looking for your next pair of boardshorts, we’ve got you covered! There are endless factors to consider when shopping for...

Steve Anderson
Jun 24


7 Reasons You Need VOITED’s Changing Robe For Surfing & the Great Outdoors
I got out of the lineup about 30 minutes ago, and had an epiphany. Just as there are eras for the surf industry and surfers alike, there...

Cash Lambert
Jun 24


The Best Surf Wax of 2025 Ranked and Reviewed
Besides a board , fins, trunks , wetsuit , or leash , wax is one of the most important things for surfboards. If you want to hit a couple...

Lorenzo Ceresoli
Jun 22


Ombraz Founders Talk Armless Shades & Revolutionizing the Sunglass Experience
Attention to detail and artisan craftmanship are two core pillars of the Ombraz brand, founded by Jensen Brehm and Nikolai Paloni. Photo...

Cash Lambert
Jun 21


The "Hari Mari Difference": CEO Jeremy Stewart Talks Flip Flops, God Winks, and Philanthropy
Want to wear flip flops, but you haven't found a pair that is comfortable or durable enough? Founders Jeremy and Lila Stewart have a...

Cash Lambert
Jun 15


The Best Beach Speakers for 2025 Ranked & Reviewed
Beach speakers get soaked with salt water, clogged with sand, dropped on rocks, and covered in sunscreen— doing it all to bring epic...

Ella Engel
Jun 3


Our Favorite Shoes for Surfers in 2025
As spring comes to an end and the summer season approaches, surfers will be looking for the perfect pair of shoes for checking spots,...

Curtis Reale
May 29


7 Sustainable Surf Swimsuits for Women
All women who surf are far too familiar with the struggle to find a suit that actually stays on while surfing, let alone one that’s also...

Ella Engel
May 19


Andrew Cotton Talks his "COTTY Boot" Collab with XtraTuf & Big Wave Surfing's Progression
Photo courtesy XtraTuf Andrew “Cotty” Cotton spends most of his time in extreme environments. The blonde-haired 42-year-old big wave...

Cash Lambert
May 9


An Eco-Conscious Guide to Sustainable Wetsuits
Unless you're lucky enough to do all your surfing in the tropics, you’re probably more than conditioned to put on a wetsuit every time...

Ella Engel
May 3


The Best Men's Sunglasses for Surfers & Beachgoers
After long sessions in the water surfers should feel at ease knowing they have a great pair of glasses waiting for them on the sand. With...

Curtis Reale
May 3


The Best Shark Deterrents & Repellants of 2025
When entering the waters all around the world, there is no denying that you are no longer in complete control. There is a whole other...

Olivia Dennis
May 1


Kershaw: The Ultimate Waterman's Knife
"I’m a captain formerly known as Laserwolf. I’m a father, fishing guide, photographer, wave rider, classic car enthusiast, and all-around...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Apr 30


A Guide to Sustainable Sunscreen
Coral Reefs are nature’s most biodiverse ecosystems, being home to one quarter of all marine life. These ecosystems have stood the test...

Ella Engel
Apr 29


The Ultimate Guide to Hooded Rashguards
Photo courtesy FreeFly Surfers looking for an alternative to a spring suit and surf cap are in luck. Hooded rash guards have recently...

Curtis Reale
Apr 25


5 Reasons We Love Nikwax’s Wetsuit Cleaner (& You Will Too)
I’ll admit it: I had a stinky wetsuit. Not just an occasional trace of funk; that thing straight up stunk. Join the party wave of those...

Cash Lambert
Mar 31


How the Groundbreaking SurfOne Performance Tracker Can Improve Your Surfing
With partners including the American Samoan Olympic team and Western Surfing Association, SurfOne's groundbreaking technology is already...

Cash Lambert
Mar 19
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