Just In: Billabong Surf Capsule WetsuitsBold New Spring Suits + Win It!

May 15th, 2013 | By | No Comments

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Just in time for sunny days and warm water temps…Spring ’13 Billabong Surf Capsule wetsuits! The throwback collection highlights retro designs (including some cheeky high-waisted shorts), playful cuts, bold colorblocking, and, of course, Billabong wetsuit technology. The result is a line of wetsuits that are as styled as they are shredable.

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Billabong Vintage Surf Short

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Billabong 2mm Peeky Vest

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Billabong Skinny Jane Spring Suit

Shop the Collection: Billabong Surf Capsule Wetsuits

Click though for a video of Billabong Team riders Courtney Conlogue, Alessa Quizon, Frankie Harrer, Ellie-Jean Coffey, Justine Dupont and Lindsay Perry taking the collection for a test drive on the North Shore. (more…)

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SWELL Summer Surfboard Guide 2013

May 14th, 2013 | By | No Comments

Need help selecting your summer shred-stick? Check out SWELL’s quiver that has a magic board for anyone in every  surf condition.

SURFSHORE

Catchsurf Beater: Dont get barred by the blackball… surf it, skim it, or sponge it anywhere.
Catchsurf Odysea: Air-drop into that wedgey shore-pound, and don’t sweat snapping your stick.

 

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Infinity 5F: Increase your wave-count with this fast, loose, versatile board that’s easy to paddle.
Pier Pony: The preferred board of Brett Simpson for flicking and sticking little airs in HB slop.

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Photo Tip Of The WeekKona Water Photog, Sarah Lee Explains Her Perspective On "The Golden Hour"

May 12th, 2013 | By | 1 Comment

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The Golden Hour…  Underwater
“The last 30 minutes of sunlight isn’t just beautiful above water … it is insanely beautiful BELOW the sea as well. It’s taken me awhile to consider shooting underwater during sunset.  Maybe it’s because I would rather be surfing, but recently, I have fallen in love with golden hour, underwater.

Taken on a GoPro Hero 3.  This was one of the first photos I took underwater at sunset. The waves were inconsistent but the weather was gorgeous, so for this wave I held the GoPro steady the first set wave passed over me, and thanks to the low light + warm rays of the setting sun, it created this effect.  Photoshop-free”

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“Within the last 30 minutes of sunset … no need for camera filters when the warm sun glows like this on her skin! Open your eyes next time you duck dive at sunset.  The light rays are incredible, and I was finally able to capture it with this photograph.” -Sarah Lee

Sarah won the People’s Choice Award at the 2012 Follow The Light Foundation Photography Grant in Memory of Larry “Flame” Moore. Read more about Sarah’s water photography.

 

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Most Pinteresting Styles of the Week

May 12th, 2013 | By | No Comments

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When it comes to what styles are trending, our Pinterest fans are the experts! So what’s trending this week? Flowy dresses, lace detailing and a few bold splashes of color.
The Top 6 Pins of the Week:
Printed Maxi Dress
Tie Dye Babydoll Dress
Floral Bustier Bikini Top
Printed Shorts
White Maxi Dress
Lace Babydoll Dress

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