Ricky recently competed in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022, near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The contest brought together some of the best longboarders from around the world to compete in a celebration of the art of longboarding. Longboarding is a sport that has been around…
It was a pretty packed lineup this morning at Lowers, Trestles. That is understandable with the warm sunny weather and a rippable south swell in the water. Pretty much no waves went unridden this morning session. Everyone in the water was getting waves. If you’re a surfing enthusiast, then you know that one of the…
On March 2, 2022, the waves around the iconic La Jolla Reefs provided surfers with an exhilarating experience. These reef breaks, situated in the picturesque La Jolla area, delivered some impressive hollow barrels. Surfers were treated to overhead waves, with faces ranging from 5 to 7 feet, making it a thrilling day on the water….
The morning of January 3, 2021, witnessed an electrifying winter swell that set San Diego’s slab reef on fire. This popular surf spot delivered some mind-blowing hollow barrels. Surfers paddled out very amped and came in with massive stoke smiles on their face. Capturing the essence of these epic waves, a drone was deployed to…
The 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California, witnessed an unforgettable display of talent and skill by young professional surfer Levi Slawson. Hailing from Encinitas in San Diego County, Levi showcased his exceptional abilities on his home break. Levi touts an impressive lineup of sponsors that include Salty Crew, Oakley, Sharpeye…
There were many of the world’s top pros in Southern California for the US Open up at Huntington Beach. On their off days a number of them headed down to Lowers, Trestles to score some summer time south swell. For many of the contest surfers it is only a quick one hour drive down the…
Rob Machado, a legendary pro surfer, showed his exceptional skills on 02-28-2022 at his home break, where he honed his craft. The local break holds a special place in Rob’s heart, as it’s where his surfing journey began. With a fresh swell and his trusty 5’2″ Basalt Seaside board, he effortlessly executed cutbacks and wraparounds….
On August 9th, 2024, the iconic surf spot of Lowers, Trestles, California, became the epicenter of a tropical swell that attracted a crew of professional surfers. Known for its world-class waves and picturesque surroundings, Lowers is a favorite among both pros and amateurs alike. On this particular day, the waves at Lowers ranged from 5…
The La Jolla coast, a renowned surfing haven, witnessed epic waves during the End of the Year Swell on December 28th, 2023. Surfers were treated to a visual feast of relentless barrels. This raw footage session captures the intensity of the morning session at the La Jolla Reefs. The powerful winter storm generated non-stop sets…
Xcel Wetsuits is a longstanding and premier wetsuit brand in the surf industry. Xcel was featuring some of its latest wetsuits for 2023 down at the Camp Shred demo in San Diego. During the product breakdown we discussed their Men’s Dry Lock Wetsuit, Men’s Comp Silhouette, Channel Flex 2.0 Technology, and All 3mm Hooded Phoenix….
