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Tested by us
Hands-on gear tests with real verdicts — the gear we've actually surfed.
Tested by usFirewire Dominator 2 Review: The One-Board Quiver?
A magic carpet: the Dominator's grovel DNA refined into a genuinely high-performance board. From waist-high and clean to pumping overhead, it's one of the best one-board quivers we've ever tested.
Tested by usWhy Outerknown Is Our Favorite Surf Brand for 2026
A year on, Outerknown is still the brand we reach for most — and still the one we recommend first. The gear lasts, it looks the same after countless washes, it's made in fairer conditions, and it carries a real sense of purpose. From Brad's All-Terrain shorts surviving a thunderstorm to Geniya's tank becoming the most-worn thing in her drawer, every piece in the 2026 range earns its place.
Tested by usChasing Sunlight: A Year with Vallon Sunglasses
Somewhere between artwork and protection gear — feather-light, forget-you're-wearing-them sunglasses that quietly became five of the six pairs by our front door.
Guides & gear
Buying guides worth keeping — and your highest-ranking page, the surf-brands hub.
The best surf brands
Our definitive guide to the brands that shape surfing — with a deep-dive page for every one.
Best Surfboards for Kids: From Beginner Soft Tops to Advanced Boards
If you’ve got a little wave chaser in the family, you’ll know one thing for sure—the right surfboard can make all the difference.
25 Best Surf Accessories: The Surfer's Essentials Kit
From wax and fin tools to wetsuit dryers and dry bags, here are the 25 best surf accessories to round out your kit and make every session easier.
Culture
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Surfing Life Waves: A Surfer's Guide to Riding the Waves of Life
Surfing is the perfect metaphor for life: check the conditions, prepare, paddle, position, commit, ride. Bradley Hook's book Surfing Life Waves, republished and updated for Surfd.