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Trip Forman talks with Ashley Boxer about her recent transition from longboards to mid lengths. This is a popular topic, where most surfers tend to overshoot the mark and go too short. Also covered in this video is sizing your...

Have you ever bought a piece of used gear, have it arrive and found that it was unreliable, broken or priced unfairly? At REAL we believe that when you buy a piece of used gear, you should know exactly what...

Winter is here and all that comes with it, cold water, neoprene, and best of all waves. To make the most of your winter sessions, it's essential to be prepared.Here is a list of the top surf accessories that keep...

AIPA Surfboards recently released four of their models in Surftech Fusion HD and Dual Core constructions. With the help of Mark Dawson, Jason Forrest, Jake Sacks and Trip Forman, we put these boards through our surf and review process, analyzing...

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The Wake Thief is at it again and reviewed the full Armstrong Foils line up. Here are his favorite foil packages for the lake. Armstrong Lake“Beginner" Package: Armstrong A+ System Carving Freeride Foil -CF1600 V2 Slingshot Dwarfcraft V1 Foilboard-120cm Armstrong...

The weight of an inflatable wing is a contested issue amongst current wing designers.  Some feel that a wing needs to be as light as possible for performance.  Others believe that you need to build a wing that lasts even if that...

The Armstrong line up of foils can be intimidating when you look at all the wing, mast and fuselage options. In this video we break down the line up into what is best for beginner, intermediate and advanced kite foilers....

Tail wing shims can be incredibly confusing and really mess up your ride if you don’t know what you are doing.  Here is a quick run down as to how tail shims work on a foil. What is a shim? Foil...