Surf Gear

What You Need to Know About Choosing a Custom Surfboard: Q&A with Jake Harman

January 23, 2020

In dire need of a new surfboard but not really knowing what I wanted, I went to a longtime friend and surfboard shaper, Jake Harman, of Harman Street Surfboards for advice. Jake is a shaper who splits his time...

The Best Dry Bags for Scuba Divers of 2020

The Salt Sirens

December 24, 2019

Tired of worrying about your electronics and valuables on each surf and dive trip? No matter how safe you think you're belongings are--tucked away on some hard-to-reach crevice of a boat--all it takes is one ...

The Best Surfboard Bags for Travel 2019: A Buyer’s Guide

Jennifer Hudson

June 22, 2019

Sun, sand, salt, baggage handlers–plenty of things can ruin a good surfboard. A decent bag is, therefore, an essential piece of kit if you are planning on traveling with your board. Surfboard travel bags are ev...

The Best Gifts for Surfers

Andjela Jovanovic

March 12, 2019

The best gift you can give a surfer is an uncrowded surf session where they can catch wave after wave without worry. Since we can't quite give them that, we figure that these gifts are the next best thing. ...

The Best Books for Surfers

Andjela Jovanovic

February 6, 2019

For some people, surfing is just a sport, but for others is more than that -- it's a way of life and intertwined into everything we do. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or a star of the line up, ...

Surf Campervan 101: How to Choose a Van to Convert

The Salt Sirens

October 4, 2018

Surf trips are an iconic staple for surf girls. We love to venture to beachside destinations in search of new experiences, fun waves, and great weather. What better way to chase swells and sleep near the best b...

Review: Why 7till8 Custom Wetsuits are the Perfect Pick for Women

Hannah Logan

April 10, 2018

Ladies, let’s be honest. Finding a perfect fitting, or even a good fitting, wetsuit for many of us can be, well, awful. Women’s wetsuit manufacturers seem to all target a specific body type: tall (but not too t...

The Best Surf Booties for Women | Our Guide to Reef Booties

Chantae Reden

March 4, 2018

It takes just one wipeout on coral or rocks to keep you out of the water for weeks while you nurse your reef cuts. Fortunately, a pair of reef booties can act as a surfer's best friend by protecting your skin a...

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Wetsuit Review: O’Neill Bahia 2mm LS Springsuit

Chantae Reden

September 15, 2017

Gone are the days of springsuits that make your arms and legs look like gnawed off tree-stumps. For the past few years, a new trend in wetsuits have been emerging with surf companies finally catering to the tec...