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The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for 2025
Inflatable paddleboards are a fun, convenient option for water sports and adventure. What is an Inflatable Paddleboard? Inflatable...

Bailey Ann Kaiser
Jan 11, 2024


The Best Beach Tents Ranked & Reviewed
Picture this: on a weekend or holiday, the waves are going off and everyone plans on being at the beach all day. But with the sweltering...

Cash Lambert
Jan 11, 2024


The Best Beach Coolers Ranked & Reviewed
Whether it's a weekend, holiday, or after a surf session, you want to get drinks on the beach. There has to be a better way than carrying...

Cash Lambert
Jan 10, 2024


The Best Surf Watches Reviewed for 2025
Trust us, you need a surf watch. With all the advancements in the surf industry over the years, how can we be expected to tell the time...

Cash Lambert
Jan 8, 2024


The Best Surfboard Racks Today
When your surfboard collection begins to grow, it is very likely that it will become disorganized. Whether this means your boards will be...

Olivia Roberts
Jan 2, 2024


Manera’s Alt Range Wetsuit Redefines Performance, Warmth, and Sustainability
Pete Devries is no stranger to cold water. In fact, he thrives in 45 to 50 degree lineups, with snow capped mountains often in the...

Cash Lambert
Dec 12, 2023


The Best Shimmer Sunscreens Today
Protect your skin while still getting that effortless summer glow. If you are someone like me who spends a lot of time outside or in the...

Olivia Roberts
Nov 26, 2023


The Best Jet Ski Rescue Sleds Today
As surfers become more daring and test out more of the world's largest waves, lifeguards and water safety professionals have had to...

Olivia Roberts
Nov 26, 2023


“Adding Stoke To Puzzling”: Jigsaw Surf Co Makes the Perfect Puzzles for Surfers
Whether it’s when the waves are flat, the sun has dipped below the watery horizon, or it’s the holiday season, you might be looking for...

ASM Staff
Nov 16, 2023


Lakey Peterson Talks 2023, Lessons From Her J-Bay Win & UAG's Insanely Durable Phone Cases
Lakey Peterson drops her phone. A lot. It’s no exaggeration. Whether she’s on the bike headed towards pumping Lowers, in the car park at...

Cash Lambert
Sep 26, 2023


The ASM Interview: Hunter Jones talks Laird Apparel, Training, & Carving His Own Path in Surfing
Carving your own path in surfing is difficult. For competitive surfers, the path on the World Surf League Qualifying Series (QS) and...

Cash Lambert
Sep 18, 2023


The ASM Interview: Holly Beck Talks Surf Therapy & Mamala's Empowering Wetsuits
Watching Holly Beck in lineups across California and Central America, it’s clear that the goofy footer absolutely rips. On long, rippable...

Cash Lambert
Sep 10, 2023


Attention Surfers, Watermen and BeachGoers: We've Got a Puffin For You
I'll be honest: I've never been a koozie guy. It's not that I had anything against them. Anytime I was handed a koozie at a public event,...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Aug 20, 2023


What a Barbie Signature Surfboard Means for the Surf Industry — And How To Buy It
Quick, pop quiz: how many careers has Barbie had since inception in 1959? 5? 50? 100? 200+? If you answered 200+, you're right. From a...

ASM Staff
Aug 17, 2023
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8 Ways to Use a Kershaw Knife In or Near the Ocean [Waterman's Guide]
As a surfer, boater, fisherman, or waterman, we're looking for tools that can use to help us enjoy our time in or on the water. After...

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Jul 4, 2023


Drones for Surf Photography: The Ultimate Guide
Drones are taking over the surfing world. Try and surf any world class break and you’ll hear the buzzing of a drone circling the lineup...

Steve Anderson
Mar 17, 2023


The Best Beach Blankets of 2025
One thing that can undoubtedly change your beach day is having the perfect beach blanket. If you are tired of coming home with a soggy...

Olivia Roberts
Mar 15, 2023


Beach Hammock Guide: Brands, Prices, & More
Place yourself on your favorite beach. What could make the day better than closing your eyes, listening to the waves, and sinking into...

Olivia Roberts
Feb 22, 2023


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...

Cash Lambert
Feb 21, 2023


The Ultimate Guide to Surf Hoods: Sizing, Thickness, Cost and More
What's the difference between catching the waves of your life and being so cold that you paddle in early? A surf hood. Choosing the right...

ASM Staff
Feb 17, 2023
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