Kelly Slater is not an average surfer. That’s should be pretty obvious. But in case it wasn’t, just look at stats: 11 world titles, the most competitive wins ever, he’s the youngest surfer ever to win ...

Sharks are something that are always on surfers’ minds. Whether it’s lurking beneath them as they’re sitting in the lineup, or avoiding certain spots due to past sightings, encounters, or ...

The Surf Ranch may be the most ideal test track for surfboards in the world. Peeling perfectly down the basin for the better part of 700 yards, the left and the right are equally flawless. Both have ...

Deep down, every surfer loves a good swallow tail. Even Kelly Slater. There's just something about the elegance of the refined design and the speed and freedom it provides. Whether it's a retro-style ...

Brett Barley continues his quest for the epic high perfomance shortboard. This week, he went with a 5’8″ Slater Designs FRK Plus — an inch shorter than his normal shortboard — but with the same volume ...