The waves at Lowers Trestles on June 23rd, 2020 were a surfer’s dream. With 4-6 foot face waves, the conditions were perfect for the young and talented surfers who showed up to compete. The lineup was crowded with rippers who were eager to showcase their skills and push their limits in the water. As the…
On February 7, 2022, the surfers at Windansea Beach in La Jolla were treated to an exciting late afternoon session. Waves were typically a playful 3 to 5-foot height and with clean conditions. Surfers, especially the groms (young surfers), had a blast. The Left Bowl section provided the perfect canvas to attempt aerial maneuvers at…
Blacks Beach, located in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, California, was the place to be on January 14th, 2023. Especially for surfers looking to catch some incredible large barreling waves. As surfers arrived at the beach early in the morning, they were met with an unforgettable sight. The surfing and waves on January…
On August 11th, 2022, professional longboarder Summer Romero made waves in the surfing community by taking first place in the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition brought together some of the most talented longboarders in the world to compete for the top spot. Summer…
Surfing and bodysurfing have been popular water sports for decades. There’s something about being in the water and riding the waves that draws in people from all over the world. The URT Whomp Bodysurfing and Handboard Contest, held on September 16th, 2018, was a great example of the passion that surfers and bodysurfers have for…
Professional longboarder Richie Cravey has once again made waves in the surfing world with his impressive performance at the Jen Smith Aloha Invitational longboard contest held on August 11th, 2022. Held near Tourmaline Beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, this competition drew some of the best longboarders from around the world. Richie Cravey, who surfs…
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 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…
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…
We met up with shaper, Jason Bennett, from Chemistry Surfboards at the annual Camp Shred event in San Diego to discuss his latest model “The Zen 4.1”. Jason went into the technical aspects of designing this latest model and upgrade to their highly popular Zen 4.0 model. When it comes to surfboards, the design and…
