Did Ethan Ewing Have the Best Turns in the Contest? The electrifying Surfing World Titles competition at Lowers, Trestles on September 9th, 2023, showcased the incredible skills of surfers from around the globe. Among the standout performers was Australian surfer Ethan Ewing, who rode the waves with passion and precision. The event took place at…
Was a gorgeous morning at Tourmaline Beach and we got some sick nose riding angles when Preston McQuillen and I back in 2015 decide to film a nose riding longboard sesh from land and test using GoPro on a selfie stick. Props to Preston who was trying paddle, press record, take off, and aim the…
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…
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…
On May 26th, 2023, the Santa Cruz Board Riders team competed at the WCBR Wheat Cup Finals. Throughout the day, the consistent 3 to 6-foot faces provided an excellent challenge for the surfers. Veterans and rookies alike from Santa Cruz showcased their skills in the contest. Despite the long drive to Lowers, Trestles, the Santa…
The young surfer girls, Molly Tuschen and Coral Schuster, embarked on a morning strike mission to Lowers, Trestles, in search of the south swell on May 22nd, 2023. Both Molly and Coral are seasoned professionals who have competed in numerous contests on the QS series. While Coral hails from Florida, she was in San Diego…
On October 18th, 2020, surfers from all over the country descended on the Waco Surf Resort. They came to ride the perfect waves that are created by this incredible surf park. The wave pool is filled with eager surfers looking to get barreled. It is not hard to see why. The waves are machine-created and…
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…
In June of 2020, Barton headed out to Lowers, Trestles for a couple of contests and some west coast surfing sessions. The surf at Trestles State Beach was a fun 3 to 5 feet with 70-degree water temperature, perfect conditions for Barton to hone his skills. During this session, he scored several sets and focused…
The Southern California coast is renowned for its beautiful beaches and consistent waves. As well as, a thriving surf culture that attracts surfers from all over the world. Lowers, Trestles is one of the most iconic surf spots on this coastline. The surf break is known for its consistent and high-quality waves. It is no…
