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Behind the scenes with your favourite shaper : Formula Energy Surfboards
AKEWATU brings you close to the best Australian shapers.
This week we take you on a journey by the Tweed River (NSW) to visit Formula Energy‘s workshop. This is where Eden has been crafting ...
Learn moreThe “Pipe Master” starts this Saturday, we explain all about the format of the tour + a focus on Johanne Defay, the only French representative this year
The “Pipe Master”
The Pipe Masters, organised from 29/01 to 10/02, by the World Surf League on the Banzai Pipeline spot on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii opens the 2022 pro tour ...
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Ultimate Guide – How to choose the best wetsuit for surfing in 2021 ?
Whether you surf in warm and tropical waters or cold and frozen seas, a wetsuit is a must-have for every surfer in the world. Consider the wetsuit as a surfer’s most useful, loyal and comfortable ...
Learn moreA Plastic Ocean. Our 10 tips to reduce plastic use and save the big blue.
Plastic in the ocean is rising and so are we! Plastic pollution is suffocating our oceans and seas. Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans (according to ...
Learn moreSurf Travel – How to prepare your surfboard bag for your next surf trip?
Traveling by plane with a surfboard or longboard is always a source of anxiety. We’ve heard so many stories of surfers who end up with damaged boards or even broken in half upon arrival that ...
Learn moreJimz Hendrx Fish, a nice retro shape!
Today we are talking about a nice Fish from Jimz, more board right here
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The Jimz Hendrx fish ...
Learn moreWin Johanne Defay’s surfboard with Akewatu !
Oh yeah, you’re gonna be able to win a surfboard!
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Date of the Contest:
You have from the 22nd of June 2021 till the 13th of July ...
Learn moreHow To Apply a Pad To Your Surfboard
We explain everything about pads on this article and also on this video 🙂Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Youtube and don’t miss our surf new’s
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Tailpads ...
Learn moreHow To Choose Longboard / Single fins
We explain everything about longboards fins on this article and also on this video 🙂Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Youtube and don’t miss our surf new’sEnjoy it ...
Learn moreWin a surfboard with Akewatu !
UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY IS OVER, NEXT GIVEAWAY ON THE 15TH OF JUNE
Akewatu has for priority to highlight and thank its community to make them part of a true dynamic. But this time you’re ...
Learn moreHow To Choose A Surfboard
With so many different surfboards out there in a variety of shapes and sizes, and a variety of advice from different people, choosing the right board can seem baffling from a ...
Learn moreHow To Choose A Leg Rope / Leash For Surfing
When it comes to choosing the right leg rope to keep your surfboard safely attached to you during your session, there are a few key things to bear in mind.
But before we even get into which ...
Learn more5 Reasons to choose Akewatu Shipping Surfboard Service
You wish to buy your surfboards or any accessories on Akewatu, but you wonder about our shipping service? Keep calm, we’re taking care of everything! Here are 5 reasons why you can just relax ...
Learn more7 reasons to buy your surfboard on Akewatu
By working alongside surf shops and shapers, Akewatu offers the largest diversity of surfboards and surf equipment. Our philosophy is also to keep it local by working with surf shops within your ...
Learn moreHow To Choose Your Surfboard Fins ?
With so many different shapes, sizes and designs of surfboard fins available, it can be hard to know which ones will suit your surfboard and your surfing best. This article explains the fundamentals ...
Learn moreFirewire Seaside: Is this the perfect Fish Surfboard ?
Check out our review of Firewire Seaside made by Paul Evans. Paul is a surf journalist. He’s worked as an editor in chief for many surf magazine. Check out all our Firewire surfboards ...
Learn moreMurray Bourton: “With my surfboards, you’ll get the best experience of your life”
Murray Bourton is the master shaper behind the brands Lightning Bolt, Pipedream and of course Bourton Shapes. This true legend of shaping designed his first board in 1970 and has never stopped ...
Learn moreSurfboard talks with Gunther Rohn
Gunther Rohn has been pumping out boards for the best surfers in the world for almost 5 decades. Sunny Garcia, Jake Paterson, Anthony Walsh or Pancho Sullivan, the list of surfers who have ...
Learn moreAkewatu, the surf dedicated market place in Australia made by surfers and for surfers
Akewatu.com.au is a surf marketplace being launched in Australia early March 2020. With 3 years of success throughout Europe & now the #1 search engine for surfboards, Akewatu gathers ...
Learn moreMonsta Box JS Industries : Surfboard review
The Monsta Box shaped by JS Industries is a mix between Monsta 8 and Black Box 2. Monsta 8 surfboard is a performance shortboard while Black Box 2 is a groveller type shortboard. See all our JS ...
Learn moreHow to choose your surfboard tails
Tail is a key part of your surfboard and can make a huge difference. Speed, control, maneuvrability, stability and release are directly impacted by the type of your surfboard tails you have. So ...
Learn moreHow to package a surfboard for shipping by Akewatu
Shipping a surfboard can be a challenge. This material can give you a lot of fun when you’re on water. But it’s fair to say when you’re in land, it can be a nightmare to ship. ...
Learn more6 Tips on How to Choose Your Surfboard
With so much choice today online, making your mind up on what board to buy isn’t getting any easier. From mini mals and eggs to funboards and hybrids, it can seem a bit baffling.
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Jimz Hendrx Fish, a nice retro shape!
Today we are talking about a nice Fish from Jimz, more board right here
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The Jimz Hendrx fish ...
Learn moreOne Bad Egg by Mark Phipps..What a mid length!
We made this video on the One Bad Egg model from Mark Phipps.
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Mark Phipps’ One Bad Egg has ...
Learn moreIF15 the Italo Ferreira pro model board review
Men’s 2019 World Champion Italo Ferreira’s signature shortboard.
We made this video on the IF-15 model from Tim Patterson.
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Learn more77 by Sharp Eye Surfboards
We made this video on the 77 model from Sharp Eye, with an intervention from Johanne Defay, who rides it on the professional tour
The 77 by Sharp Eye is a memory-maker surfboard; that ...
Learn moreFlat Earth by Akila Aipa Slater Designs
A performance twin fin surfboard designed to surf in conditions an everyday high performance thruster thrives in, Hawaiian shaper Akila Aipa designed this board with performance tune ups from 11 ...
Learn moreFirewire Seaside: Is this the perfect Fish Surfboard ?
Check out our review of Firewire Seaside made by Paul Evans. Paul is a surf journalist. He’s worked as an editor in chief for many surf magazine. Check out all our Firewire surfboards ...
Learn moreHydroshort Tomo / Firewire is a bomb !
Check out our last surfboard review focusing on Tomo Hydroshort by Firewire Designs. Review made by Paul Evans. Paul is a surf journalist and broadcaster. He has worked as editor in chief for many ...
Learn moreSci Fi 2.0 Slater Design – Surfboard review by Paul Evans
Check out our Sci Fi 2.0 Slater Design surfboard review made by Paul Evans. Paul is a surf journalist and broadcaster. He has worked as editor in chief for Surf Europe and many other core medias. ...
Learn moreSLATER DESIGN – NO BRAINER SURFBOARD REVIEW BY PAUL EVANS
Watch our Slater Design No Brainer surfboard review made by Paul Evans. Paul is a surf journalist and broadcaster. He has worked as editor in chief for Surf Europe and many other core medias. Check ...
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