"It started as a joke and then got serious. Sort of."
 
This true story is about Australian Surfer Sullivan McLeod who decided to live his dream and become a professional surfer. With hardly any preparation he signs in for the World Qualifying Series to compete with surfers from all over the world. The result is a fascinating story about the adventures and the hard life on the WQS Tour, far away from the glamorous life of stars like Kelly Slater or Mick Fanning...

On February 7th, the woldwide biggest sports equipement trade fair opened their doors to the public:

2045 exhibitors from 45 countries presented their latest trends and innovations – a new participation record at the ispo! Also the number of visitors reached a new maximum this year: more than 64.000 guests celebrated the 40th anniversary of the ispo for four days. Surf-Devil was right in the thick of it ...

You want to surf, but there are no waves? Don't worry! With the new Stormrider Playing Cards you can enjoy the waveless time as well!

While playing popular games like poker or blackjack dream about surfing the perfect waves of Bali, Capetown or Hawaii. Get all the information you need about the world's best surf spots.

From February 7th to 10th, the ispo in Munich is celebrating its 40th birthday. Over the years, the international sports equipment fair has developed to the largest and most important of its kind worldwide. About 2000 exhibitors are going to present their products. Whether it's outdoor or indoor equipment, bikes, boards, fitness, wellness or fashion – the ispo is trendsetting in sports goods and sports fashion.

Germany's most consistent and probably most famous wave lies right in the heart of Munich: In the Botanic Garden the river Eisbach forms a standing wave.

Read more about surfing the Eisbach and check out our video...

Seven of the best British and Irish surfers are sent on a boat trip for 21 days to surf some of the world's most perfect waves...

A typical plot for a surf movie…

But the surf spots around the Mentawai Island on the coast of Sumatra will make your heart flutter! Outstanding are also the different characters of the seven main actors (Reubyn Ash, Sam Lamiroy, Lee Bartlett, Easkey Britton, Robyn Davies, Mike Morgan and Alan Stokes). Furthermore, the crew met international pros like Clay Marzo or Adriano de Souza by chance and got some impressive shots of them as well …

You want to know who is qualified for the ASP 2010? Then, please have a look at the lists of participants.

Taking the Top 27 surfers from the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Top 15 from the 2009 ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) and three ASP wildcards, the 2010 ASP Top 45 are as follows:

German surfer Markus Reichel has lived on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura since 2007. This is where he can perfectly combine his passions: surfing and art.

For about a year, Cen, how Markus is often called by his friends, has been making board designs by and with Krunk. Krunk Surfing consists of a surf shop, a surf school as well as a board factory (Pirates Surfboards). Usually he "pimps" surfboards (new or used), but also kiteboards, skimboards & windsurf boards can be designed individually.

Read more about the different methods and be impressed by the art of Cen...