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“I’m stoked – this is like a dream event to win so I’m super pumped. The waves got a little weird with that wind and after I fell on that barrel I had to go to turns on my second to last wave. It was good to be able to change the plan and see it work out. To win this event as a goofy footer is a real feather in your cap.”

“This time last year was my first event back after one of the hardest times of my life, so I’m emotional. I’ve been super inspired by the younger girls and all the new energy on Tour. It’s been really cool. I haven’t won a CT since 2021, so I’m just super stoked. This is the best feeling ever.”

“You can’t wipe the smile off my face right now and to be sharing the podium with these amazing humans is an honor. It's a perfect wave, but it's really difficult to ride. It took a couple surfs to figure out the timing again and get to calm the nerves, but I just felt really good.”

“It was a crazy week and a crazy month being away from home, it’s a roller coaster, but, I really felt the love and the joy from this community and I want to say thank you because I couldn’t have done it without that good energy.”

“I’m super focused this year. I really want to give it my all and qualify. Winning this QS is just extra motivation for me, and to do it on my birthday is just special.”

“I’ve been visualizing this for the last three months, winning on my home turf couldn’t be any better and I’m just so happy that all the dedication and sacrifice I’ve put into this paid off.”

Introducing Endorfins, the culmination of Kelly Slater's extensive experience with a variety of fin designs and templates throughout his surfing career. In stock now.

FCS is excited to announce new partnerships with two of the most revered women in our sport today: multiple World Champion, Carissa More and Sky Brown, arguably a future World Champ.

“... This is one of the biggest events we have on the Challenger Series, everyone is here watching. I’ve always wanted to win a comp out here and I'm super stoked I was able to do it today.”

“... These are all the best surfers in the world. I’ve had a couple bad results so to get a win here close to home sets me up for going to Malibu and I’m happy with where I am.”

“It’s crazy to think I just won back-to-back CS events, I’m just speechless. Ballito is a very beautiful place and people are super nice... I’m really grateful for the support of everyone and I hope I get to come back and do this again.”

“... It was a historic moment for us Brazilian athletes and the crowd was a class act, showed love to everyone on Tour and made this one of the most magical events ever.”

“I’ve dreamt about this my whole life and I feel like this is going to take a while to sink in.”

Made using woven Basalt fibres, Volcanic Technology is stronger and has higher elasticity than traditional carbon fibre resulting in boards that flex more naturally under foot.

"This is amazing! My first Pro Junior win! I am so stoked! It was a long day, but it was so worth it. The 8.25 was my favourite wave I got all event, I am so happy that I got it in the Final. It was great to win at home, I need to enjoy it..." – Tenshi Iwami.

“I can’t believe it, I literally can’t believe it. I thought Pipe was going to be the event I was going to do really well in. I’m so comfortable at Pipe and I wasn’t really super prepared for this event..." – Barron Mamiya

“I don’t even know what to say. I was out there just telling myself to be in the moment, no matter how much tension there is... I just savored this and this is the best win of my life.” – Kelly Slater

Can't decide what colour to go for? Maybe this will help you! Our FCS Essential Leashes are now on sale. Perfect time to get your gear ready for Monsoon 2021/2022.

2022 marks the inaugural season for a redesigned World Surf League (WSL) tour and competition framework that will see equal events and venues for both Men and Women across CT and CS.

“It feels so good to be back in the winner’s circle... If you give yourself every opportunity, every now and then the planets align and you can come out with the win.” – Sally Fitzgibbons

Introducing Firewire Sunday by Rob Machado - a super fun shortboard designed for days where you just feel like taking it easy and cruise around in 1ft to 4 ft s

Go news folks. The Firewire Go Pad is back in stock!

In this final episode of the WSL's 'Koa Unboxes' video series, Koa Smith reviews the Tomo Hydroshort in Tahiti. Watch the video and find out why he says "it's a keeper".

Koa Smith discovers the radical El Tomo Fish and takes it for a test ride in this episode of WSL's 'Koa Unboxes' video series. Watch and find out what he thinks.