REAL News

There are a host of major surf contests that take place in the USA throughout the summer and fall. We’ve picked out 3 of the biggest and taken a look at the boards that guided the winners to victory! Hurley...

If you’ve ever been to Cape Hatteras to kiteboard (or watched any video from Cape Hatteras) you will no doubt have come into contact with the REAL slick. What is The Slick? The slick is an “L” shaped island that...

During the month of November, locals and those “in-the-know” are having the time of their life in Cape Hatteras! Here’s why: 1. Solid and reliable swell means endless kitesurf sessions available! The North Atlantic is active and exciting during November...

Chad “Tree” Miller stands tall at 6’8 x 255lbs. Tree’s got responsibilities just as big, including setting up hundreds of weddings and group events for Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals on the Outer Banks, being the President of the Outer Banks...

“S” Fiberglass Cloth (also known as S-Cloth or S-Glass) is sometimes used on the deck of surfboards for more impact resistance against heel dents and caving in the deck. In very basic terms, it has a tighter weave with more...

REAL team rider Brandon Scheid was recently featured in The Kite Show talking about the amazing “Planet Run” which is one of Cape Hatteras’ most famous downwinders. In light of the feature I caught up with REAL co-founder Matt Nuzzo...

It’s a crazy question, but given the recent contest results, we had to throw it out there… Want the stats? Check out these recent pro surf contest results with kiters taking the majority of the podium positions: Belmar Pro 1st...

“What’s the right volume for me?” Here it is! REAL people, surfing in real world conditions with real surfing experience. Yes, you can calculate board volumes with a calculator, but this doesn’t take into account current, endless duckdives, 5mm wetsuits,...

We all get those days where it isn’t quite as windy as you were hoping. 3 years ago, that meant sitting on the beach and crossing your fingers. Now you can get out there in the lightest of conditions thanks...