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,…
If you’re looking for the perfect surfing destination, look no further than Blacks Beach in La Jolla, CA. On a sunny day back on 12-08-2020, a head high plus swell greeted surfers, creating a thrilling experience. As the marine layer retreated, the waves rolled in, providing an ideal setting for wave enthusiasts. What made this…
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 January 3, 2021, a seldom-seen outer reef off San Diego County caught a colossal winter swell. Waves reached a staggering 10-15 feet, pushing popular surf spots to their limits, especially sandy beach breaks and reef breaks. Only this extraordinary reef break could handle the immense swell, attracting seasoned local surfers prepared with their step-up…
On January 13th, 2019, we decided to capture the beauty of surfing at the popular Scripps Pier in La Jolla by launching a DJI Mavic Drone to film an aerial video of the surf session. The swell that day was incredible, with super clean lines that allowed surfers to ride some amazing waves. As we…
New talents are emerging and making their mark on the sport of professional surfing. One rising star is Sierra Kerr. A young female surfer who left an impression at the 2022 Juniors Championship held at Seaside Reef in San Diego, California. Sierra proved that she is a force to be reckoned with in the surfing…
Baja California has always been a haven for surfers seeking the perfect wave. On January 25th, 2023, a crew of adrenaline-fueled wave enthusiasts ventured south to experience the thrill of a Jet Ski tow-ins session at a beach break with hollow barrels. The surf conditions were nothing short of extraordinary, with pumping 8-10 foot faces…
The Jen Smith Aloha Invitational is a longboarding contest that brings together some of the best surfers from around the world to celebrate the sport and culture of surfing. This year’s event, held on August 11th, 2022, at Tourmaline Surf Beach in Pacific Beach, was no exception. Among the standout longboarders was Dane Perlee, a…
On July 24th, 2018, a group of local surfers took advantage of a clean south swell to catch some incredible waves. What made this session even more special was that it was filmed using an aerial drone, providing a unique birds-eye view of the action. One of the best places to surf in San Diego…
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….
