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Lovingly Looking After your Surfboards

By Kath

Lovingly Looking After your Surfboards

There is nothing I hate more than a filthy board that’s caked with 6 months worth of oil and petrochemicals transferred from the parking lot to your feet to your wax job. Yuk. Usually there are some cool bits of hair and sand jammed in there too. In fact, I hate …

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Eat To Compete

By Mackers

Eat To Compete

Heard of the saying, ‘You are what you eat’? Well we should also view this phrase in terms of our performance outcomes and not just what food can do to your physical appearance. For anyone doing compos or interested in starting them, pay attention to the following, and ensure you …

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Pretty Mountains

By Quothia

Pretty Mountains

Snowboarding is about shredding, riding with your friends and progressing. It’s about having fun and exploring new places. What’s more is that it’s about being outdoors and appreciating everything nature has to offer. On that note, maybe it’s a good time to remind you about the beauty and idyllic scenery that surrounds you every time you head out to the …

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The Road Trip: Quintessential Kiffness

By Kath

The Road Trip: Quintessential Kiffness

I’d like to introduce you to a South African word, that should be used the world over.

Kiff.

Now, this word should not be taken lightly. It should only be used when expressing a feeling of hard-core delight, like ‘Damn your tattoo is so kiff!’ Say it. Come on, say it out loud now, …

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Surfer Boyfriends – Are They Worth It?

By Candice

Surfer Boyfriends – Are They Worth It?

Sparrow fart starts, sandy bathtubs and long lost beach towels - we do it all for the love of surfers.

Being the significant other of a surfer is a not a job description just any bimbo can fill. Seriously, on paper it seems like a career path made in endless summer heaven but in …

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Pre Season Snow Madness – Get the low down

By Jackie

Pre Season Snow Madness – Get the low down

With the cold weather moving in early on the Front Range, it feels like the rest of summer and all of fall will totally be skipped and instead we’ll head straight to winter! Naturally, we snowboarders start getting ready for the snow season by checking out opening days at various mountain resorts. …

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FactiveGRL Hangs Out With Matix Girl Designer Tanya Carrao

By Megan

FactiveGRL Hangs Out With Matix Girl Designer Tanya Carrao

I don’t know if I’m the only one that has noticed Matix lately, but they are making moves like never seen. Originally rooted in the skateboard market, the Matix girls brand has expanded its ever evolving reach into the rest of the action sports market, focusing on surf and lifestyle …

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Travel Destination: Mozambique, S.East Coast of Africa

By Robin

Travel Destination: Mozambique, S.East Coast of Africa

Mozambique is a paradise for surfers who crave adventure, with dirt roads, tropical to subtropical climate, wildlife and the thrill of surfing uncrowded epic breaks. It is located on the south east coast of Africa and is best known for its magnificent beaches, abundant seafood, spectacular diving and waves going off everywhere!…

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ASP Women’s World Title Race Continues at Billabong Girls Pro Rio

By Megan

ASP Women's World Title Race Continues at Billabong Girls Pro Rio

Calling all you surfer girls, this week marks the start of the Billabong Girls Pro in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Starting this Wednesday the ASP top 17 make their way to the beaches of Barra de Tijucia in Brazil for the 4th stop on the tour.

The 2008 Billabong Girls Pro …

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Start the Snowboarding Season Out in Great Shape: Triceps

By Jackie

Start the Snowboarding Season Out in Great Shape: Triceps

These easy exercises will help you get a routine going to improve your strength, stamina, and muscle tone in your triceps and quads – perfect for snowboarding. I have listed a variety of workouts from the gym to in your own home, with or without equipment, so something is bound to work for you.

If you are an absolute beginner to …

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