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Required Viewing: "Billabong's East Coast Tour"
Take Billabong's all-star surf team and put it in an East Coast blender, and here's what comes out: one of the best East Coast edits of the year. From chasing storm surf to scoring new wave pool perfection, jump in the van with the Billabong team as we visit the people and places that make the East Coast of the United States what it is.

ASM Staff
Oct 22, 2025


10 Best Fictional Surfing Characters in Cinema
Surf culture has a plethora of representation in the cinematic world. From documentary style classics like Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer to high-intensity classics like Kathryn Bigelow’s Point Break, the wave riding scene has found prominence on the big screen. Thanks to all this production, several fictional characters have had the chance to exhibit their wave-riding prowess. This list highlights the best of the best. Honorable Mention: Lt. Colonel Bill Kilgore- Apocaly

Aidan Sautner
Oct 22, 2025


The Best Protein Bars for Surfers, Ranked
As surfers, we're constantly on the go, whether that's chasing waves, or rushing to get back to work after a surf session went longer than anticipated. And as we're on the go, we're constantly burning energy, and it's critical that we give our body fuel. In today's day and age, nutrition can be confusing and complex, which leads to the question: what's the best fuel for surfers on the go? With waves to catch, running this company, and kids, I was wondering the same thing, and

Cash Lambert
Oct 20, 2025


4 Reasons Why You Need a C-Monsta Wetsuit Hanger For Your Surf Gear
Everything was going great — until the cold set in. Surfing at an undisclosed East Coast location in cold temperatures, the waves were firing. The early morning sun rising over the horizon revealed exactly what I had road-tripped north for: a long beach break with empty and glassy A-frames peeling on a shallow sandbar. Can you really enjoy waves like this in a damp wetsuit? I couldn’t paddle out fast enough. With such an empty crowd, I tried to take every bump that morphed

Cash Lambert
Oct 19, 2025


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


The Best Beach Speakers 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 tunes to a sunny beach day. Not just any speaker can endure such a life, so finding a beach speaker that is resilient and can still bring sound quality is absolutely essential for all frequent beach-goers. What to Look For in a Beach Speaker So what makes a good speaker a good beach speaker? It comes down to a few key elements. Durability

Ella Engel
Oct 17, 2025


The Ultimate East Coast Surf Road Trip
The East Coast might not hold Pipeline or Lower Trestles-level breaks, but it still offers plenty of fun, and sometimes top-notch, surf conditions -- if you know where to look. Whether you’re looking for empty waves during monstrous winter storm-swells all the way up north, or fun, longboard cruisers down south in the sun, there’s something for everybody across the East’s 2,370 miles of beaches. Let’s take a trip all the way up the coast stopping at some of the best spots. W

Kailey Aiken
Oct 14, 2025


The 10 Best California Campgrounds for Surfers
You are lying back in the dirt, eyes gazing into the dark, star-filled night. Your hair is matted after a day of epic surf, and you can...

Aidan Sautner
Oct 9, 2025


The Best Kids Wetsuits Ranked & Reviewed
As a parent, you want your kids to enjoy surfing and other ocean activities. An essential piece of beach equipment to help make that happen is a kid's wetsuit. In this article, we'll break down today's best wetsuits for kids, including options, costs, and more. The Best Kid's Wetsuits Buell Youth RBZ Stealth Mode 4/3 Back Zip Kid's Wetsuit The Youth RBZ Stealth Mode 4/3 Back Zip Wetsuit is one of Buell’s most affordable wetsuits that still offers cutting-edge features. With t

Mark Sawyer-Chu
Oct 4, 2025


The Best Surf Helmets Ranked and Reviewed
When surfing shallow reefs or a beach break, one of the biggest dangers is lurking just beneath the surface. If you fall headfirst, the result can be head trauma — or worse. That's where surf helmets come in. But do surf helmets actually work? How much do surf helmets cost? Do they make you look like a kook? We'll answer all these questions, and more, in this surf helmet guide. What is a Surf Helmet? A surf helmet is a piece of protective headgear gear that can protect you fr

Cash Lambert
Oct 4, 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


The Best Women’s Sunglasses Ranked & Reviewed
Sunglasses are easily the most necessary accessory for any sunny day activity. Whether you’re hitting the beach, working out outside, driving in the sun, or anything in between, sunglasses can make everything under the sun a better experience and easier on the eyes. Finding the right pair is key to beating the sun this summer. What Should You Look For in a Pair of Women's Sunglasses? Any pair of sunglasses is better than no sunglasses at all, but there can be a big differenc

Kailey Aiken
Oct 1, 2025


The Best Men's Boardshorts for 2026 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 boardshorts, but the main goal should be to interfere with your surfing as little as possible. The last thing you want is a rough pair of boardshorts chafing you in the lineup. On the other hand, you don’t want to fork over all your money for a brand new pair of boardshorts. In this article, we’ll break down the best boardshorts for you today,

Steve Anderson
Sep 30, 2025


The Secret to Surfing in Los Angeles
Tinseltown. La La Land. The City of Stars. Take your pick of a Los Angeles nickname (there’s a lot of them) and you’ll find most of them...

Aidan Sautner
Sep 30, 2025
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