Craft breweries, mesquite-grilled barbecue and a vibrant arts scene are just a few things you don't want to miss.
By Rebecca Treon on April 7, 2022
Midway between Dallas and Lubbock is Abilene, Texas, a midsize city with big charm. Started in the 1880s as a place where stockmen cou
Buying a new surfboard is one of surfing’s great pleasures. But it can also be a daunting prospect with so many models and shapes now available. So, how do you find the perfect board for you?
by Trev Clayton, Down the Line
When the Dumpster Diver hit the surfboard market plac
Truth be told, until you see the board in person, you have no idea what you’re going to get. Photo: Dorien Monnens//Unsplash
A couple of months ago, I snapped my favorite shortboard, a 6’0″ Vernor Chef, while surfing at Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Frustratingly, the b
Ashley Lloyd, looking for waves. Photo: Kaili Reynolds
Ashley Lloyd grew up on the beaches of Southern California. She spent her childhood surfing Malibu’s iconic waves, before eventually heading north, ultimately landing in Santa Cruz.
As a teen, shaping wasn’t something Lloyd
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Historically, roughly every 30 years, a Category 5 hurricane has made landfall in the United States. Only five such hurricanes have ever made landfall since record-keeping began; such is their rarity. The physi
When Elon Musk isn’t selling you electric cars, he’s flogging flamethrowers. And when weaponised fire is off the menu? It’s surfboards. Yes, Tesla wants to sell you a wave rider. Unfortunately, the darn things are already sold out.
The two-metre board is made of S-gla
Before taking my very first hydrofoiling lesson, I made the mistake of watching a video where a rider skims across the surface of a lake while playing around with a laptop. If people are out here sending emails from their foilboards, I reasoned to friends and family (the marketing charm someho
Sasha, making her magic happen. Photo: Justin Majeks//Surfing Western Australia
Sasha Jane Lowerson is a West Australian surfer, surfboard designer, and shaper. She describes herself as a proud woman with a trans experience. At 43, she recently won both the Women’s Open and the Logger
Just south of Cancun but a little more low-key, Playa Maroma has two miles (3km) of white sands, clear, calm water and a handful of excellent resorts to while away a few days by the sea. Watersports is the highlight here, with catamaran hire, snorkelling, scuba diving and parasailing available
When only the fastest will do.
Modems are often overlooked, yet they are critical of any gaming setup. Having the fastest internet speeds is critical when winning or losing comes down to split seconds and it could be the deciding factor.
One of the best ways to judge a modem’