“The Kind of Day That Makes You Want to Quit Everything And Move Here”
Blak Bear Surf Club’s new film "Ride The Line" showcases a historic surf session on a massive, previously un‑ridden left barrel off Indonesia’s coast. The expedition, led by Tai “Buddha” Graham, captured surfer Balaram Stack riding the wave in vivid, high‑energy footage. The video pairs the surf action with an eclectic soundtrack ranging from rock to rap, adding cultural flair. The release has sparked buzz among surf enthusiasts and tourism promoters on both coasts of the United States.
Watch: Kiwi In Da Jungle
Tom Butland’s latest short, “Kiwi In Da Jungle,” showcases the filmmaker’s quirky take on New Zealand folklore by featuring an Indo‑Pacific unicorn. The video, shot by director Jimmy Jazz James and peppered with a cameo from Margo and her child, follows...
Chapter 11 TV Drops ‘Water Bug’ Ft Dimitri Poulos
Chapter 11 TV has launched a new short‑form video titled “Water Bug,” starring Ventura‑based surfer Dimitri Poulos. The clip highlights Poulos’ rapid, high‑energy surf maneuvers, emphasizing his ability to generate excitement even without major sponsorship. The release is positioned as...
The World’s Top 10 Favorite Male Surfers
The 2025 Stab reader survey of 7,500 surf fans identified the world’s favorite male surfers based on marketability. Hawaiian star John John Florence claimed the top spot, with his boardshort brand capturing nearly one‑quarter of votes, up from 6% in...
The World’s Most Agressively Rockered Surfboard Contest Is Coming To Australia This Weekend
The Alto Pro Am, a retro‑board surf contest founded by two New Zealanders, is debuting on Sydney’s Northern Beaches this weekend with Billabong’s backing. Surfers will ride a curated quiver of 20‑year‑old boards, earning points for radical maneuvers judged on speed, power, flow...
PSA: New Rage Vid Just Dropped
Stab Magazine announced the drop of a new Rage video, a high‑octane surf clip starring Creed McTaggart, Chippa Wilson’s top aerialist, and veteran surfer David Rastovich. Shot and edited by Toby Cregan, the piece pairs fast‑cut surfing footage with a...
A Guide To Enjoying The East Coast’s Newest Chlorine Tube
Atlantic Park Surf has opened a 46‑module Wavegarden Cove wave pool in Virginia Beach, pairing the artificial surf experience with The Sitio, a 20‑room boutique hotel. The venue, backed by Pharrell, offers a surf‑and‑stay package that includes daily wave sessions...
Who Do You Actually Surf Like?
Channel Islands (CI) unveiled a new surfboard testing campaign featuring a wildly diverse roster of rider avatars, from a 4‑foot‑5‑inch, 73‑lb grom to a 6‑foot‑3‑inch, 185‑lb surfer. The initiative, tied to the "Mikey’s Shorty" line, deliberately mixes genders, foot‑preferences and...
Quiksilver Brings Back ‘Young Guns’ With A Collection And Forthcoming Film
Quiksilver is reviving its iconic 2005 "Young Guns" surf film with a new collection and a fresh documentary slated for an August release. The reboot features a lineup of current surf stars—including Griff, Kanoa, Rio Waida, and Mikey Wright—under the...
So, Nathan Florence Hates Bottom Turns?
Nathan Florence’s surfboard quiver emphasizes speed, late take‑offs and barrel maximization, favoring smaller, high‑volume shapes over traditional big‑liters. He champions the Puerto Padi— a 7’ to 9’8” thruster‑only board that delivers quick pivots and reliable grip for critical drops. Florence openly...
A Board Only Krooky Could Love
Ryan Lovelace crafted a unique surfboard for Shaun Manners using Varial foam, a departure from the industry‑standard EPS. Manners found the board exceptionally difficult, describing it as a "new dance" that left him feeling "dumber" after each session, and dropped...
John John Florence Just Squashed His Ghost
John John Florence and Pyzel Surfboards have launched a new version of the iconic Ghost surfboard, swapping its classic round tail for a narrower, squash-shaped tail. The redesign aims to boost pivot speed and versatility in smaller, slower waves while...
Watch: Miguel Blanco Goes All In On A Rumour
Miguel Blanco left his home surf break in Ericeira to chase a rumor of a perfect wave in Honduras. After ten days of travel, sand, dust and long waits, he finally found an empty right‑hand point with crystal‑clear water and...
Have High-Performance Surfboards Already Peaked? | StabMic Episode 09
The StabMic Episode 09 discussion centers on whether high‑performance surfboards have reached their zenith, sparked by Kelly Slater’s departure from Channel Islands (CI). Host Britt Merrick laments the shift toward offshore manufacturing, arguing it erodes domestic craftsmanship. Guests Dane Reynolds and Ethan Ewing weigh...
Watch: John, Nate, And Ivan Pioneer A Confusing Elbow Of South Pacific Reef
John Florence and his brothers debuted a new VELA episode that captures their quest for a mysterious reef break off Fiji. After a week of waiting for the perfect swell, they finally rode a two‑footer that behaved unlike any prior...