The surf/skate industry is showing notable resiliency during recent global economic challenges, posting U.S. retail sales of $7.22 billion in 2008 according to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). In a third-party research study conducted by the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) and commissioned by SIMA, the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study, findings released today indicate that the surf industry is holding strong.
The father of the ASP steps in to save the USA from Australian dominance! Oh, but wait—he’s an Aussie!
TransWorld SURF would like to pass along our deepest sympathies and thoughts to the family and friends of Dick Baker who succumbed to cancer after a two-year battle.
Surfing America, the National Governing Body for surfing in the USA, is excited to announce that Pacific Sunwear has renewed its title sponsorship of the USA Surf Team for 2009, marking a fourth year of support.
Transworld SURF Editor In Chief Chris Coté equates the Waterman's Ball to surfing's Prom Night as he interviews the ballers...
Transworld SURF sent a motley crew of bros to this year's SIMA Waterman's Ball, thankfully we all made it back alive. The final tally isn't in yet, but they were on track to raise more than 500Gs over the weekend.
Surfing America, the
national governing body for surfing in the USA, is gearing up for the annual
SIMA Surfing America USA Championships presented by PacSun on the southside
of the Huntington Beach Pier.
