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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 solution: the Hari Mari difference. Photo courtesy Hari Mari Now that temperatures are getting warmer — and summer is just around the corner — its officially flip flop season. Do you dread the "break in period" for a new pair of flip flops, which is not only uncomfortable, and not only creates blisters; it can even draw blood? Or worse, you may

Cash Lambert
Oct 18, 2025


5 Reasons You Should Choose Electric Bike Co for Your Next E-Bike
With so many E-bikes to choose from today, how can you make the best choice? Photo courtesy ASM There’s no doubt about it: E-bikes have taken over the surfing world. From Southern California’s Lowers or Huntington Beach to Florida’s New Smyrna Beach , you’re bound to see an army of e-bikes zooming around with surfboards in tow. And it makes sense why: they’re easy to park, fun to use, and it’s good for the environment. So if you haven’t already joined the E-bike movement

Cash Lambert
Oct 18, 2025


Rip Curl Named An Official Partner of Atlantic Surf
RIP CURL NAMED AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF ATLANTIC PARK SURF

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Oct 2, 2025


How You Can Invest in the "Wave Pool Arms Race" with Surf Lakes
Founder Aaron Trevis and newly-named Ambassador Tom Curren talk surf entrepreneurship & the future of wave pools Photo courtesy Surf...

Cash Lambert
Sep 18, 2025


Ron Jon Surf Shop Announces Passing of Founder Ron Dimenna
Ron Jon Surf Shop announced on Sunday the passing of Founder Ron Dimenna, a legend in the Florida, East Coast and worldwide surf...

ASM Staff
Sep 7, 2025


From the Floor at Surf Expo: 7 Unique Trends for 2025
If you have any questions about the surf industry — from new brands to new products, the state of the industry and more — you’ll find it...

Cash Lambert
Sep 7, 2025


Our Favorite Activities at the September 2025 Surf Expo
Surf Expo’s 49th event was the best yet. No, that’s not hyperbole, and yes, it’s a line we use often here at ASM. But it’s the truth:...

Cash Lambert
Sep 6, 2025


The Best Surf Watches Reviewed
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 in the water by the sun’s place in the sky? And with all the advancements in the basic surf watch, the thought of actually counting your own waves per session, not knowing the length of each one of your rides in both time and distance, not being able to call for emergency assistance, and not being able to foresee tide changes, weather, and GP

Cash Lambert
Aug 10, 2025


FORGED: Latest 805 Short Film with Nate Tyler
FORGED: Latest 805 Short Film with Nate Tyler

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Jul 28, 2025


The ASM Interview: Jess Ponting Talks Sustainability, Surf Parks, and the Future of Surfing
Jess Ponting's career has put him in the proverbial barrel of the surf park & surf tourism industries. Photo courtesy Jess Ponting If you...

Cash Lambert
Jul 1, 2025


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, 2025


How Malibu’s Surf Community Is Rebuilding in the Wake of Wildfires
Photo courtesy Curtis Reale On January 7, 2025, the Palisades fire made its way to Malibu’s shores, destroying everything in its wake....

Curtis Reale
Jun 17, 2025


Spotsurfer: The Parking Platform That’s Changing How We Move
Spotsurfer: The Parking Platform That’s Changing How We Move

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Jun 2, 2025


How Does Red Tide Threaten Florida’s Coastline?
Peak red tide season is approaching, and these toxic blooms can negatively impact marine life, beach safety, and human health. A Deadly...

Kailey Aiken
May 13, 2025


Southern California’s Toxic Algal Bloom & What Surfers Need to Know
While Southern California surfers were stoked on great swell recently — sea lions and dolphins were less stoked on what the ocean was...

Ella Engel
May 13, 2025


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, 2025


What's the Latest with World Champ, CJ Hobgood?
Life Update with CJ Hobgood

Mark Sawyer-Chu
May 8, 2025


HBO's Season 3 of "100 Foot Wave" is Officially Here
The waves are bigger, the stakes are higher, and the chase is far from over. Stream Season 3 of the 100 Foot Wave on HBO!

Cash Lambert
May 7, 2025


Why The Airstream "Basecamp" is the Ultimate Surf Camper
When the waves are going off, the last thing you want to do is leave the beach, even if it's for food, rest, or to get a good night's...

Cash Lambert
May 7, 2025


Book Review: "Surf Stories" by Claudia Lebenthal
We love surf books. The imagery, the storytelling, the feeling of print in our fingertips. So when a new surf book comes along, we get...

Cash Lambert
Apr 8, 2025
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