The Origin of Shaping: From 40-Kilo Boards to Hollywood

When we think about surfing, we usually imagine giant waves, maneuvers, and athletes challenging the ocean. But behind many of the most iconic surfboards in history, there is a key figure within surf culture: the shaper. And although shaping is now considered a true art form, there was once a time when surfboards were massive solid wood blocks that could easily weigh more than 40 kilos. The Beginning of Modern Shaping For decades, the first surfboards used in Hawaii were extr

Surfer on a wave - Andi Perdana / Pixabay The death of a surfer once again raises concerns over extreme tourism in the Maldives. The incident occurred just days after authorities confirmed the discovery of the bodies of five Italian divers who disappeared during a dive in underwater caves more than 50 meters deep in the Vaavu Atoll. The Maldives Islands are going through weeks marked by a series of accidents linked to water activities after a 53-year-old Spanish surfer died w

Ian Walsh surfing Jaws in Maui, Hawaii, 2021 - Fred Pomperpayer / Red Bull Content Pool On the north shore of Maui Island in Hawái, there is a wave that for decades was considered impossible to surf. Its official name is Peʻahi, but the entire world knows it as Jaws. Before the 1990s, many surfers watched this spot from the cliffs without imagining that anyone could ride those massive walls of water. The problem was not only the size. Fast and extremely violent, the wave brok

The mystique of La Punta at Cavancha Beach came alive once again with the opening event of the regional Mar de Campeones circuit, a championship that every year brings together a large part of northern Chile’s bodyboarding scene. In the middle of that atmosphere, Queen Of The Wave riders Viviana Araya and Paloma Freyggang once again left their mark in the water during an intense day on the beaches of Iquique. The event, organized by the Local Bodyboard Sports Association of I