November - 2014

Quad Vs Thruster

Like skinny jeans and fluorescent items of clothing, four finned boards (aka "Quads") aren't a new thing. They first appeared in the late 80s, before they were re-popularised over the last 5 years by Bill "Stretch" Riedel and other progressive shapers and surfers, all looking to four-fins in their quest to push the boundaries of the possible in waves big-or-small. Anthony Tashnick, eyeing the paddle out at Mavericks © 2014 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kellykrueger/218794344

7 days with a hidden Gem!!

The day has finally come around, after months of waiting I can now frantically cram pointless surf accessories, t-shirts and copious amounts of sex wax into my bag for what is meant to be a 7 day Moroccan surf trip. My flight leaves London’s Standsted Airport at four thirty this afternoon for the genuinely fantastic Moroccan capital city Rabat. So by ten o’clock this evening I will be sitting on the African Spirit balcony sipping some Moroccan whisky (sugary minty tea), liste

Single fin surfing in Morocco, what to expect

The Feel Of A Signle Fin Is Like Nothing Else With the exception of longboards, hardly anyone rides single fin surfboards anymore. Many consider the single fin board a retro board and even consider it to be outdated. Most surfers have never experienced surfing a single fin shortboard. It might be a good idea to try though, as the feel of single fins is much different and might help spice up your surfing. How Does A Single Fin Ride? If you've never ridden one, this is what y