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…
Surfing has always been a beautiful sport to watch, with the rhythmic motion of the waves and the graceful movements of the surfers as they glide across the water. But what if we told you that surfing could also be considered an art form, just like classical music? That’s the idea behind our Black &…
Hank Warner, legendary San Diego shaper, caught up with us for an interview. He shared with us why the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational raising money for the Moores Cancer Center is so important to him. This interview is part of a video series called Luau Stories. For over 20 years every August the…
Gabriel Medina Clinches Third World Title with a Win at the Rip Curl WSL Finals. The surfing world was abuzz with excitement as the Rip Curl WSL Finals got underway at Lowers Trestles. The highly-anticipated event saw the top five male and female surfers from the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour battling it out…
We caught up with surfer, Alessio Poli, for a new segment on SLAWTV we are calling People Who Surf. Alessio talks about growing up surfing in Italy and his dream to move to move to California and riding for Solid Surfboards. This segment will feature interviews with former pros to your average joes. Surfing is…
Best wipeouts and carnage from an epic barreling session out at the La Jolla Reefs in San Diego, California. Locals were charging this all this morning and here is a compilation of some of the slams. Surfing Wipeout Video Surfing is not for the faint of heart. It takes skill, strength, and a healthy dose…
A summertime south swell hit San Diego beaches and decided to swim out at one of my favorite sand bars to do some water photos of some rippers like Ralph West, Dusty Hornback, and Jordan Schweller. The excitement of summertime swells hitting the beaches of San Diego is something that surfers and ocean enthusiasts look…
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…
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…
The WSL Women’s Championship Tour has always been a source of excitement and inspiration for surfing enthusiasts around the world. With some of the best female surfers battling it out on the waves, the Rip Curl Lowers Pro on September 8th, 2022 was a sight to behold. The final five surfers included Brisa Hennessy, Tatiana…
