On July 25, 2018, the swell stuck around for another day, offering chest to head high waves at a local San Diego beach break. It was the perfect opportunity for the SLAW VLOG team to hit the water and capture some of the local surfers in action. Armed with a water housing, they swam out…
On January 5, 2022, a promising swell graced the ocean, accompanied by a swiftly changing high tide. Though conditions were a bit windy, wave faces reached a thrilling 4-6 feet. Local Point Loma surfers, such as Daniel Anthony, seized the opportunity for a mid-day session. Fortunately, the crowd was relatively light, a rarity at often…
Tyler Wright, professional surfer, recently made her way to Lowers Trestles for an exhilarating free surf session. Wright is the the two-time Women’s Surfing World Champion. Accompanied by her coach Andy King, she arrived at the iconic surf spot in preparation for the upcoming Surf Ranch WSL event. Prior to the contest, Wright chose to…
Filipe Toledo Clinches Second Consecutive Surfing World Title In an impressive display of skill, Filipe Toledo secured his second consecutive Surfing World Title. The surfing world was buzzing with the contest announced for September 9th, 2023, at the famed Lowers, Trestles. Toledo, riding his trusty Sharpeye Surfboard, showcased his mastery in the 5-8 foot waves…
On a cloudy morning in June, three surfers were able to catch a rare hollow left wave at a slab reef in San Diego. June 4th, 2022 the surfers, Matt Powers, Johnny Noris, and Myles Laine-Toner, were able to score some great barreling waves despite the gloomy weather. It was a slightly foggy early morning…
Manasquan Inlet on the iconic Jersey Shore, recently received epic swell thanks to Hurricane Sam. This 24-hour wave extravaganza left a remarkable impact on this renowned surfing destination. and surfers reveled in the exciting challenges it presented. The waves at Manasquan Inlet were predominantly walled out. This always makes it a thrilling adventure to find…
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….
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…
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 world of surfing is always on the lookout for the next big thing, and Ethan Ewing has certainly made a name for himself. At the recent WSL Rip Curl Finals at Lowers Trestles on September 8th, 2022, Ewing put on an epic performance. Ethan Ewing was ranked #3 in the rankings at the start…
