Carbon footprinting is the process of understanding the greenhouse gases and environmental impact created from the manufacturing of a product. It is measured from its birth to disposal or ‘Cradle to Grave’. This process can be applied to surfboards by understanding the production and life cycle of a surfboard.

"Interesting post. Do you have a link or a copy of this full analysis? I'm interested to re ..."

Hey StokeReporters, one of the SurfScience.com team is looking at moving to San Fran. What can they expect surfing wise?

We're currently all in Orange County. Used to 3/2s, shortboards and short paddle outs.

"i feel like you should already know the answers to theses q's but here goes: the "where a ..."

"Treacherous and rotten! Mostly we just eat and complain. Also, "Frisco". Please."

"Just practice your paddling and you will be fine. "

"Big, Scary ...... surfers. and the waves they ride. "

"a) surfable days not as many as one might like b)cold c)quiver, depends on you. this pla ..."

The long talked about circular wave pool has finally become a reality. Unfortunately for Kelly Slater, it wasn't his company that developed it. A polish entrepreneur funded the $5 Million project that can create an endless 4-6ft wave.

The first rounds of testing happened this week and based on the video, I'm pretty sure a new world record for longest barrel ride was set.

This weekend the surfboard show Sacred Craft is up in Santa Cruz. Its going on for one more day, tomorrow, Sunday the 20th.

Its $10 to get in and you'll see a bunch of cool things including live shaping, tons of surfboards and some legends of the craft.

SurfScience.com is proud to announce our newest resource for surfers, "The Best Surfboards of 2011"

This interactive chart pulls data from 1,500 surfboards and over 5,000 user reviews to let you research your next surfboard model. This is the first time a resource like this has been available to surfers and we're stoked to be launching it ahead of schedule.

"what about my Vernor?"

"Your fence is pure class. I'm not worthy if you have a tiki bar out there as well."

The new surfboard construction by Hydroflex known as the Supercharger offers unique features that affect the durability, sustainability and performance of the surfboard. Off all of the new features, the ones that seems to be turning the most heads is the ability to pump air into the surfboard to change the internal pressure.

Artificial surfing reefs have been a topic of much speculation because of their perceived ability to eliminate scarcity. The idea is that if we have the ability to create new breaks, we can create more and we can build them perfectly. Imagine what it would be like to have a Bells Beach, Trestles or Pipeline in every city.

Our latest article looks at surf backpacking trips. They are a great way to explore some remote coastlines in a slow, relaxing and eco-friendly way. They aren't for everyone, but if you're a bit adventurous and in good shape, it is great way to spend a week.