AWM President & Founder Bruce McFarland discusses the future of wave pools and surf parks with Quiksilver Marketing Director Todd Kline and Dave Stanfield on October 6 at The Boardroom International Surfboard Show in Del Mar, CA.
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Construction of the largest SurfStream in the world is officially underway at the Surf’s Up addition to SkyVenture New Hampshire. Congratulations to owners Rob and Laurie Greer. We can’t wait to surf in Nashua! Learn more about the project here.
AWM was featured in Easy Reader mag’s May 2012 issue of The Drop Zone. If you’ve ever wondered how it all began, how Body Glove is involved, or what pro surfers think of SurfStream, read on…
Body Glove sends surf pros Anthony Walsh and Cheyne Magnusson to Peru’s ‘Ola Movistar’. Check out the video!
Swedish Surfing Association hosts Hang Loose SurfStream Open indoor championships with blizzard outside. See the short film.
A host of talented surfers competed at the inaugural Hangloose SurfStream Open held on Feb. 18 at the Himlabadet facility in Sundsvall, Sweden. Gerry Schlegel of Germany, recent champion of the Surf & Style European Standing Wave Championship, took home gold in the men’s open division, beating Sundsvall locals William Åhlund and Sebastian Hansen, as well as pro surfer Todd Holland of Cocoa Beach, Florida, who was surfing for the first time in a standing wave machine. Lauren Holland and Odd Persson won the women’s and junior’s divisions, respectively, putting on a great show for onlookers.
A special thanks to the venue host, Himlabadet, the Swedish Surfing Association, and co-sponsors Hangloose, O’Neill, Surfer’s Paradise, Fahlensurf, and Ljud and Ljus Control Sundsvall – not to mention all of the talented surfers who tore it up!
Results:
Open Men 1. Gerry Schlegel, 2. William Åhlund, 3. Sebastian Hansen
Open Women: 1. Lauren McLean Holland, 2. Lina Bergqvist, 3. Maria Edqvist
Juniors: 1. Odd Persson, 2. Joel Åberg, 3. Gustav Kalm
Visit official contest website // View more contest coverage // Hangloose photo gallery
As we shiver in the lineup in our hoods and booties, the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying summertime. What better place to be than south of Lima, shredding ‘La Ola Movistar’? We wish we were there…
Surfers showed off on the SurfStream barrel at the Nike 6.0 Night Riders Surf Attack after-party and awards ceremony on Feb. 4. Skullcandy sponsored the ultimate surfer/skater showdown in search of the best trick on Feb. 10. Check out video highlights.
What’s next? The Summer Thai 2012 Muay Thai tournament on Feb. 18 featuring the best fighters in South America, followed by a surf exhibition and concert by the band Kobra Kai. Punches, waves, and rock ‘n roll!
We never dreamed that one of our wave machines would cruise down Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard or that it would be surfed by dogs, but on the morning of January 2, 2012 the ‘Surf’s Up!’ float sponsored by Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. wowed onlookers as it debuted at the 123rd Tournament of Roses Parade. Built by Fiesta Floats and carrying over 6,600 gallons of water, the engineering marvel broke the Guinness World Record for the longest and heaviest parade float. What a way to ring in the new year! Learn more.
Over 2,000 guests celebrated the arrival of 2012 at the ‘Ola Movistar’ SurfStream venue at the Boulevard de Asia outdoor mall, south of Lima, Peru. The all-inclusive event featured surf exhibitions, music and dancing.
Check out the beginnings of Canada’s first SurfStream® at Oasis Surf in Montreal, slated to open August 2012:
How is SurfStream® engineered? Take a look at this video by Engineering.com where Allison and Vince go in-depth on standing waves, hydraulic jumps, and engineering endless waves. Enjoy!
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