Gear
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Rip Curl GPS Watch Review
Looking for a new surfing watch to help track your sessions, tides, sync to Surfline cams, and all that other digital watch stuff? Let’s take a look into an objective... -
What Surfboard Should I Get? (Shortboards)
A Surfboard Buying Guide for Intermediate to Advanced Surfers Analysis paralysis. The feeling you likely get when trying to answer the question "what surfboard should I get" out of fear... -
The Costco Wavestorm: The Most Loved & Hated Surfboard of All Time
“Bro, they sell surfboards at Costco.” I still remember the call from a friend of mine who picked up an 8 ft foamie while stockpiling his annual supply of Beck’s... -
Beginner Surfboards: 5 Tips to Buy the Best Board in 2026
Listen. I get it, buying a beginner surfboard can be a difficult and daunting process. You want to buy the best surfboard at the best price and actually catch waves.... -
Sharpeye Inferno 72 Surfboard Review
Board and Dims 5’9” × 19 1/4” × 2.5” — 28.1L (Dark Arts) 5’9” × 19 1/4” × 2.54” — 28.5L (E-2) Review by: @danielvaldenegro Surfer dims: 5'7", 165 lbs... -
Pyzel White Tiger Surfboard Review
Board & Dimensions 5'6" | 19 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 30.1L | 3 Fin (Futures) I purchased the White Tiger as my everyday shortboard that could be used in... -
Pyzel Phantom Review (Dark Arts construction)
Board and Dims: Pyzel Phantom - ROUND 5'11" | 19 1/8" | 2 7/16" | 29.1L / 3 Fin | Futures I was attracted to the Pyzel Phantom board for... -
Lost Sub Driver 2 Review
Dims: 5’9” | 19 1/4” | 2 3/8” | 28L Review by: @backwaterbrian Surfer dims: 6'0" 192 pounds This review is by SwellSpy friend Brian Dapelo who lives in Central... -
Futures Fins AM2 Techflex Review
I recently got these Futures Fins AM2 Techflex because, like you, I don’t like to surf the “bobo” plastic fins that come with boards. Personally, I like to ride smaller... -
Dark Arts Surfboard Review
Board and Dims: Pyzel Phantom - ROUND 5'11" | 19 1/8" | 2 7/16" | 29.1L / 3 Fin | Futures Ok, by now you've probably heard of Dark Arts... -
Chilli Churro Review
I got my hands on a Chilli Churro from a former professional surfer while I was traveling through Southern California. It was sort of the perfect day-to-day shortboard that worked... -
Channel Islands OG Flyer Review
The OG Flyer is an updated version of The Flyer, the most popular CI board from around 20 years ago. If you are looking for an all-around shortboard to ride...