Caught up with young surfer Nico Launais at a reef break in La Jolla that had some great mid tide barrels. Nico tells us about his Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 the Dark Arts version and how it handled. The Sharpeye Surfboards Inferno 72 Dark Arts model is a high-performance surfboard. Especially, designed for experienced riders…
On December 8, 2020, San Diego saw an impressive swell, sending bomb sets to La Jolla Reefs. The majority of surf spots were closed out, but a select few in La Jolla, Encinitas, and Sunset Cliffs were still rideable. Only a brave few ventured out, with offshore winds and waves ranging from 10-12 feet, occasionally…
The Ventura Board Riders team showcased their exceptional surfing abilities during the WCBR Qualifiers on May 25th, 2023 at Lowers, Trestles. Local surfers from Ventura gathered to bring the coveted Wheat Cup back to their beloved hometown. Among the talents on display, Sage Erickson, a former WSL Championship Tour surfer, stood out as a true…
Recently, we had the opportunity to film our third session of the day, and it was nothing short of incredible. The day started early in the morning at Lowers, a famous surf spot in California, and we were able to capture some breathtaking footage. As the day progressed, we headed up to the Vans US…
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…
This is part 1 of 2 for this RAW SLAW segment. If you’re a surfer, then you know that there’s nothing quite like scoring some great waves with a few of your buddies. Well, that’s exactly what happened recently at Lowers part of Trestles Beach. This wave is one of the most famous surf breaks…
The first ever Jen Smith Aloha Invitational surf contest was held on Aug 11th, 2022 at Tourmaline Surfing Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. The surf contest was held in conjunction with the San Diego Surf Film Festival running that week. This longboard contest included notable invitees such as Cayden Bainqualls, Dane Perlee, Josh Hall,…
El Nino brining more swell this winter with a pumping swell and hollow conditions at this slabby reef break. Although not to many barrels left a clean exit. The winter of 2016 was an unforgettable one for surfers around the world. On February 5th, 2016, surfers flocked to this reef break in search of some…
One of the biggest swells of the 2015/2016 El Nino Winter brought some massive barreling waves to the La Jolla Reefs, with only a handful of surfers paddling out through the pumping sets. On February 25th, 2016, a group of surfers experienced that rush in a big way. The La Jolla Reefs, located off the…
In this first video segment of Custom Surfing Vehicles for SLAW we caught up with Jason Shook to take a tour of his 2017 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 4×4 van. Jason a local Encinitas surfer also spends a lot of time at the beach but also going on road trips to hunt for waves. Jason describes…
