When it comes to one of the most recognizable and most historical names in the sport of surfboarding, Billabong and Billabong Surfboards are definitely one of the most honored. Billabong is a company that has been around since 1973 when it was founded by Gordon and Rena Merchant. In Australia, the name Billabong is highly revered because it is here where the company originated from. Billabong was named in honor of the Australian slang word ‘billabong’ which is a stagnant body of water that is attatched to a waterway.
Although the activity of surfing goes back to ancient times in Polynesia, our legendary wave riders have come to us from the last century and the majority in the last thirty years. No discussion of surfing is complete without mention of the great Duke Kahanamoku, the Ambassador of Aloha. The Duke was the one that [...]
When it comes to one of the best surfboard makers in the industry and who have designed some of the best surfboards that are around, Becker Surfboards are definitely at the top of the list. It is said that Becker Surfboards have been shaped by more surfers than any. They have been handmade at their [...]
During the summer of 1950, young Hobart Alter, or Hobie as his friends called him, came up with the idea of combining his love of water with his love of woodworking. Beginning work in the family garage, he began manufacturing nine foot surf boards out of balsa wood. The boards worked well. All of his friends wanted him to build them one.
There are things to consider when surfing. First being your life. If you are not secured from harms way then you got a lot of chances to deal with. There are dangerous things that could go wrong. You ever know when a shark will show up. Here are some easy tips to follow when surfing.
Surfing is a sport that more people seem to be interested in these days. Water is always a big drawing card for people and learning how to surf has been growing rapidly. Do you really need to take surfing lessons to take up surfing? This is a question that you will have to ask yourself if you plan to take a serious look at surfing. Let us take a look at surfing and if you really need to take lessons.
Rusty Surfboards is a name that has been synoynomous with surfing for a very long time. The history of Rusty Surfboards is one that was ingrained on the beaches of beautfiul Southern California by an adventerous young man that loved the sport of surfing and had a vision that would take the surfing world by storm.
During the summer of 1950, young Hobart Alter, or Hobie as his friends called him, came up with the idea of combining his love of water with his love of woodworking. Beginning work in the family garage, he began manufacturing nine foot surf boards out of balsa wood. The boards worked well. All of his friends wanted him to build them one.
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