Choosing the right fin for a fresh longboard or midlength can be a daunting task. You fear an inch too big might slow you up on the nose,...

Founder Aaron Trevis and newly-named Ambassador Tom Curren talk surf entrepreneurship & the future of wave pools Photo courtesy Surf...

Inflatable paddleboards are a fun, convenient option for water sports and adventure. What is an Inflatable Paddleboard? Inflatable paddleboards are actually paddle boards that are able to be inflated, deflated, and then rolled up so that traveling with them is easy and hassle-free. Inflatable Paddleboards vs Traditional Paddleboards: What's the Difference? A real paddleboard is a very large, heavier board that you are able to do all sorts of activities on including wave ridin

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

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...

Many people visit the beach to escape the stress of their everyday hustle and bustle. While a beach towel is great for laying out on the sand, it doesn’t always provide the optimal comfort or head support that we are looking for. I know that I personally have tried to build up a pile of sand under my towel to try and combat this problem. That's where a beach pillow comes in. A beach pillow can be a great solution to ensure you get that relaxing nap on the beach that you’ve be

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:...

The California coastline may just be the best stretch of surfing coastline in the world. It offers everything from punchy, beach-break...

From the likes of legendary surfers like Kelly Slater and John John Florence to surfers grinding it out on the Qualifying Series, every...

Picturesque beaches. White sandy shorelines shaded by palm trees, and turquoise waters boasting world-class waves that surfers traveled from all over the world to ride. Practically paradise on earth -- if it weren’t for the sharks. Réunion is a small speck of an island located in the Indian Ocean, a stopover point for many migratory shark species. It is one of the “sharkier” areas of the world, with a string of attacks in the 2010s. “La Crise Requins,” or, the Shark Crisis

There have been 111 confirmed unprovoked shark attacks in Brazil since 1931, with the highest number of attacks being 65 occurring in the state of Pernambuco, according to the International Shark Attack File. With Brazil being a surf mecca , should you worry about sharks when surfing there? What actions can you take to prevent a shark attack? Keep reading to find out. How Many Shark Attacks Happen on the Brazilian Coast? Sharks are common visitors along the coast of Brazil

World-class, sand-bottom point breaks line this 35-mile-long stretch of Australian coastline, with boardshorts being the only clothing...

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