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…
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…
Noah Thornton the shaper of Lost Ark Surfboards cruised down to Lowers, Trestles to ride his 5’6″ Asymmetric Twinfin board. The surf was a fun a 4-7 foot faces from a good south swell in the water. After his surf session, that he was ripping on the board, he gave SLAWTV some background info on…
SurfHelpr is an amazing new surfing product that is a 7 in 1 tool for surfers. Jack the owner of SurfHelpr had a booth at Camp Shred 2022 in Cardiff By The Sea. The Surfhelpr surf tool and accessory is an innovative and versatile surfing companion designed to enhance every surfer’s experience. It combines multiple…
Wingnut, the legendary longboarder featured in the Endless Summer II movie, recently shared his thoughts on why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational, which raises money for the Moores Cancer Center, is so important to him. This event, which has been held annually for over 20 years at Scripps Pier along the La Jolla…
The Jacksonville Boardriders Team made waves at the National Finals in Trestles Beach on May 27, 2023. Emerging victorious in their regionals, this talented squad earned their spot in the prestigious event. Their journey took them to the iconic Lowers break at Trestles Beach, California, a renowned destination among surf enthusiasts. The team, led by…
The cool and overcast weather conditions during this May Gray day created ideal opportunities for some pristine surf. Ren Okano and Rex Hennings, two talented young surfers from the local community, showcased their skills this morning along others. They effortlessly scored numerous waves from the incoming sets, treating each one like their personal skate ramps….
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 September 24th, 2022, the SLAW team decided to capture a surfing session using a DJI Mavic drone. The large surf from Hurricane Fiona the previous day had dramatically decreased to waist to chest height, which made it perfect for surfers to take out their longboards for a session. The swell was very clean and…
On the crisp morning of December 8th, 2023, Seaside Reef, a renowned surfing spot, showcased its prowess despite an unusually low tide. The waves, measuring 3-6 feet in height, persisted energetically through the tidal dip, providing surfers with an exhilarating experience. Skillful wave selection became paramount as a blend of WNW ground swell and intermittent…
