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Marc Jacobs, the American fashion designer, has unveiled a complete line of surfboards. Who says surfing isn't trendy? The "Jacobs Surfboards" are a twist of fate, as the Hermosa Beach shaper is already an experienced surf industry master: Hap Jacobs.
Surfing is the mother and father of all wave sports. Observed and documented for the first time in the 18th century, surfing is an immovable part of human history. Credit for this link is due to two men: Samuel Wallis (1767) and James Cook (1769).
Have you ever surfed on a beer-shaped surfboard? Well, now it's possible, as the new "Pukas Amstel" has been glassed and is ready to be surfed.
The "Flash Bomb" is the world’s fastest drying wetsuit. Rip Curl has built a model in which a layer of all-new Flash Dry lining wicks the water from the interior of the suit within seconds of being exposed to the air, locking moisture within the suit where it then quickly drains out.
Beach surf signs are rare and precious. From Malibu, Pipeline, and Ericeira to Bells, Biarritz, and Arpoador, surf information has been mixed up with serious art pieces that survive the passing of time and salty weather conditions.