Surfing and Street Fighter may not seem like two things that have much in common, but Dylan and Makana Franzmann thought differently. On June 18th, 2018, they held a surf off at Trestles that was inspired by the classic arcade game. The competition was full of high-flying action as the brothers battled it out for…
Surfing is an activity that is enjoyed by people all around the world. There are few better places to catch some waves than in the beautiful city of Carlsbad, California. On the morning of April 1st, 2022, the conditions at Terramar were perfect for those looking to do some long boarding. Especially, to enjoy the…
On January 15, 2022, surfers in this area had a blast with a new winter swell rolling in. The swell was offering waves with faces ranging from 3 to 5 feet. Local surfers flocked to this nearby beach break jetty with a couple good barrel sections. It is a fast wave requiring surfers to race…
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…
Chris Ruddy Surfboards was at Camp Shred 2023 in Cardiff By The Sea. Shaper and craftsman, Chris Ruddy, gave us some insights on two of his favorite surfboard models. The Tube Sock Twin and the Stiletto Twin both of which are available at Surf Ride locations or Chris Ruddy Surfboards website by custom order. Surfers…
Pro surfer, Conner Coffin, surfing at the Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles. Here are some highlights of Conner’s best rides. The 2021 Rip Curl WSL Finals held at Lowers Trestles showcased some of the best surfing talent in the world, and among them was professional surfer Conner Coffin. Ranked #4 in the…
This episode of the Vlog we swim out at the 2018 UC San Diego Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational benefiting Moores Cancer Center to do some water photos during the heats. It is very difficult when swimming out to do water photography during a live contest. Ultimately, the camera person needs to make sure…
On June 23, 2020, the surfing world was treated to a spectacular display of talent and skill as a group of young female surfers took over the lineup at Trestles. The surf was fun and playful, with waves reaching 3-5 feet, providing the perfect canvas for these young surfers to showcase their abilities. The progression…
Catch the adrenaline-pumping action at La Jolla Reefs with exclusive morning session footage from December 27th, 2023. The waves, reaching 6 to 8 feet, provided an epic playground for surf enthusiasts. This swell attracted a diverse lineup of unknown riders, drawn in by the massive online buzz. As barrels rolled in consistently, the surf scene…
We caught up with surfer, Alessio Poli, for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. Alessio talks about growing up surfing in Italy and his dream to move to move to California and riding for Solid Surfboards. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Surfing is…
