Ryan Hipwood Is Hungry
"It feels like I've been in a car accident... I was just glad I didn't get knocked that first day because everyone knew the second day was just going to be flawless" – Ryan 'Hippo' Hipwood
Photo © WSL / Aaron Lynton
Gabriel Medina Claims Second-Straight Victory In Portugal
“Before I wasn’t but now I’m definitely thinking about the title. He (John John Florence) has an advantage with more points but you know anything can happen. I want to surf Pipe so bad, I love that wave and I got some good results there in the past, and nothing’s impossible!” – Gabriel Medina
Photo © WSL / Damine Poullenot
The 'Pop Star' Within Slater Designs Helium Gamma
The Slater Designs Helium Gamma features The Springer tech, previously only available on team boards. Here's a video that explains what this technology is all about and how it affects the board.
Gabriel Medina Wins Quiksilver Pro France 2017
"It feels so good to win an event, this is a really special place for me, I love coming here, I'm so, so stoked. It's been a great event this year, we've had really good waves. I'm not even thinking about the World Title or the rankings, I just wanted a win. I promised to myself I had to win one event this year, and it feels so good now I've done it." - Gabriel Medina
Photo © WSL / Laurent Masurel
15s of Gamma & Kelly Slater
"It's kind of like putting years and years of design into a board that just feels good under my feet right away" - Kelly Slater on the Helium Gamma.
Photo © Glaser
Wunderkind: The Filipe Toledo Profile
Filipe Toledo was born with surfing in his blood. He grew up in a middle-class neighborhood in Ubatuba, Brazil, where his father Ricardo, a 3x national surfing champion in Brazil, was a local legend. Filipe was also prodded along by his older brother, Matheus, an early adopter of the acrobatic approach and friend and rival to Brazilian powerhouses like Miguel Pupo, Gabriel Medina and Jadson Andre.
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A Little Wax Theory
A few high-end, early adopter surfers have a secret wax they don’t want you to know about...
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Filipe Toledo Wins 2017 Hurley Pro Trestles
"Finally! This is a really special moment, an incredible feeling! In all my heats, all the sets were super slow. I tried to keep busy, that was my strategy, keep busy and surf all my waves, and it worked. It feels amazing to be the only surfer to win two events so far." - Filipe Toledo
Photo © WSL / Kenneth Morris
SurfAid Cup 2017 - Team Firewire
In 2016 Team Firewire won the SURFAID Cup Malibu, but an even bigger win was achieved with the help of people who contributed nearly $15,000 to SURFAID...
Introducing Tomo SKX
"My philosophy with a lot of my designs is that at ground level, every board should work well in crappy conditions. The SKX also works well in the conditions I designed it for, which is more of an unruly ocean where a planning hull, a wide tail, might be too much lift and speed. With the SKX, the channel out the squash tail will give a little more control in those situations." – Daniel Thomson.
Photo © Steven Sherman
Julian Wilson Wins 2017 Billabong Pro Tahiti
“It is so special to win. I am ecstatic and I have nothing left in me. I am just so happy and relieved to finally win an event again...” - Julian Wilson
Photo © WSL / Cestari
2017 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
Surfing stars arrive in paradies for the 2017 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy
Photo: Maya Gabeira (BRA) getting acquainted with her new single fin in the lead up to the event | © WSL / Sean Scott
Kelly Slater: Surfing, Insecurity, Family, Sobriety & Relationships
A rare glimpse into the psyche of the sport of surfing's most enduring competitor and innovator can be appreciated by anyone, surfer or not...
Filipe Toledo Claims Victory At Corona Open J-Bay
Photo © WSL / Cestari
Introducing Filipe Toledo's Signature Traction Pad
“I’m always making slight foot adjustments and it’s important to do this without feeling restricted, but when it’s time to push hard through a turn or launch off the lip, I want to feel really locked in..." - Filipe Toledo
Eid Mubarak
Built in 1603 during the Safavid Empire, the Sheikh Lotf-ollāh Mosque is a masterpiece of Persian architecture and one of the many fine examples of islamic art...
Photo © Phillip Maiwald
Mark Price Talks Slater, Sustainability & WSL Ecoboards
"... perhaps more importantly, he (Kelly Slater) is surfing an Ecoboard, as certified by Sustainable Surf... there's a lot of myths out there as to what an Ecoboard is, and what it's capable of doing..." – Mark Price, CEO, Firewire Surfboards
Photo © Firewire Surfboards
Happy Father's Day!
Here's our way of saying thank you to all the dads around the world...
Photo © Reef
Matt 'Wilko' Wilkinson Wins 2017 Outerknown Fiji Pro
"I think the difference has been his (Wilko's) rail work. He's always been good in the barrel, and his backhand is lethal, but this year he's really been focusing on the forehand turns, and it's really paying off." – Martin Potter
Photo © WSL / Ed Sloane
SBIA Awards - Another Milestone For Slater Designs & Firewire Surfboards
The SBIA annual awards, which celebrate the high achievers of Australia’s multi-million dollar surf industry, attracted 200 retailers and brand representatives from across the country to the Crowne Plaza in Coogee, Sydney...
Photo © Firewire Surfboards
Continuance Tour Part 1 \\ Snapper Rocks
(n.): a past, present and future of chasing waves & making friends...
Few people have spent as much time on the road with Kelly (Slater) as friend and acclaimed surf photographer Todd Glaser. Todd has seen it all; from last minute strike missions to remote parts of the Pacific to fan frenzies in Tokyo & World Title wins. Here's his behind the scenes look into stop one of the 2017 WSL Tour: Snapper Rocks.
Komune Pro Bali - Quarterfinalists Decided
Keramas continues to produce the goods as the Komune Bali Pro presented by The Mad Hueys ran through rounds four and five, leaving just eight worthy Quarterfinalists to fight it out on Final’s day.
Photo © WSL / Tim Hain
Komune Bali Pro Presented By The Mad Hueys Kicks Off
The Komune Bali Pro pres. by The Mad Hueys got underway in clean and pristine waves at this world renowned high-performance wave...
Photo © WSL / Tim Hain
Inaugural Krui Pro Opens in Indonesia
The Krui Pro will be the first ever WSL event to run in South Sumatra and will feature stellar fields of International surfers taking on Indonesia’s best.
Rob Machado Is Designed For Defying Time
The good folks at Hurley just dropped an edit featuring a surfer who needs no introduction... and an interesting new board that he has designed in collaboration with Firewire Surfboards.
John John Florence Wins Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
Reigning WSL Champion John John Florence (HAW) claimed victory today at the second stop of the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro, after defeating Kolohe Andino (USA) in the Final.
Sally Fitzgibbons Claims Victory at Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
"I'm so over the moon to be holding this trophy. When I heard my name being called out as the champion, I really felt a sense of belonging and calm. It's been an amazing couple of weeks here in the West and to finish it off with a win is the best feeling. I love coming to Margaret River. I feel like it's a place that I am super comfortable and familiar with, so it's a special event win for me." — Sally Fitzgibbons
Photo: WSL / Sloane
Historic Night for Firewire at the 14th Annual SIMA Awards
Established in 2003, the SIMA Awards is the only awards program that gives SIMA members and surf specialty retailers the opportunity to recognise fellow surf industry companies for their outstanding contributions to the surf industry.
Firewire TimberTek Gets The Gold
We are pleased to announce that all Firewire TimberTEK models have been upgraded to the Sustainable Surf verification Gold Level ECOBOARD.
Photo \\ Michel Bourez © Ben Thouard
Taylor Jensen and Chloe Calmon Claim Historic Wins At Kumul PNG World Longboard Championships
"This is crazy, I've never experienced anything like that... This has been an amazing experience from start to finish... I was a little worried coming here, but witnessing it in person was just proof you can't believe everything you hear. The people here are amazing and this is something I'll never forget." - Taylor Jensen
Photo © WSL / Andrew Nichols
Owen Wright and Stephanie Gilmore Win Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast
"At the start of February, I was sitting in the doctor's office and there were question marks on the year... so to be sitting here right now, we just pushed hard and went hard. I confronted every fear of getting back into it." — Owen Wright
Slater Designs Omni Vs. Tomo Evo - Sizing Guide
A video guide by Chris Grow on how to size the Slater Designs Omni vs. the Tomo Evo...
Julian Wilson's New FCS II Signature Fin
“Its about having 100% confidence to push the fin as hard as possible, while still being able to take a progressive approach... This fin will feel sturdy, fast and predictable with great projection out of the lip, and plenty of control when pushing the board hard through a turn” – Julian Wilson.
Michel Bourez Wins Billabong Pipe Masters
"I still don't believe it... "I'm just going to regroup and have a really big party tonight. I'm super tired but the year's over now. This is huge for me." — Michel Bourez
Clay Marzo Tests Slater Designs Omni
"Once it hits the lip it just accelerates, so its good for blasting big turns... An amazing board for doing your biggest, most progressive turn or air." — Clay Marzo