There were some tense moments on the final day of the 2024 O’Neill SMTH Shapes Ballito Pro Junior, which is bound to happen in any junior surf contest in South Africa and worldwide. The waves were inconsistent, there...
Archive - June 2024
CONTEST NEWS | Pre-heat rituals of contest-winning groms
What does it take to be a champ? When it comes to winning, a lot happens on the beach before the surfers even hit the water. Read on to find out what some of the top groms do before their heats: Whether it is a specific...
CONTEST NEWS | Ballito Pro O’Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Ripper
This popular contest starts two weeks of competition surfing in Ballito, around the Ballito Pro Festival. The waves were small and highly contestable, and the event had a full entry list, so it was early into the water...
Ballito Pro | Behind The Scenes – What it takes to win the O’Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers
It’s early days at the O’Neill SMTH Shapes Rookie Rippers at the Ballito Pro. Waves At Willards Beach were mid, but performances were inspiring. There were loads of heats to watch today and to state the obvious, there...
Switch To Workout Bodysuits For Style And Performance
June 25, 2024, Posted by gymclothes Get ready for your fitness gear with confidence and elegance in a fashionable and comfortable workout bodysuit! With moisture management and breathable properties, bodysuits are...
CONTEST NEWS | Exclusive Luke Thompson interview
The World Surf League (WSL) J-Bay Classic Presented by Corona Specialty completed the first Thruster Round for men and women in clean, three-to-four-foot waves at Supertubes. As the onshore wind arrived, it created the...
Embrace Your Sassy Style When You Hit The Gym This Pride Month
June 17, 2024, Posted by gymclothes Pride Month is more than simply a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community; it’s also an opportunity to express oneself through bright and vivid attire. Whether you’re at a parade, a...
CONTEST NEWS J-Bay Classic pb Corona Specialty trials winners
Baum Stamps Her Ticket To Specialty Event, Shines At Supertubes South Africa’s Olympic contender and top female surfer on the WSL Challenger Series, Sarah Baum (RSA), went excellent in her Semifinal clash to advance to...
CONTEST NEWS | J-Bay Classic Preview
The World Surf League (WSL) J-Bay Classic Presented by Corona Specialty Event competition window opens today, 14 June and runs through 23 June, 2024 at Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay. The quaint surf town of J-Bay is buzzing...
CONTEST NEWS | Matt McGillivray finished joint third in El Sal
In a battle of the two South Africans on Tour, Matt McGillivray (RSA) bested Jordy Smith (RSA) in their Quarterfinal clash to book his spot in the Semifinals where he came up against eventual winner John John...