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Nicklas Balboa

New York, San Francisco
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Nicklas Balboa’s Biography

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Writer turned diver. Doing passion projects on outdoor sports when I'm not down under.

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IS IT AS GOOD AS THEY CLAIM? | Tracks Magazine

IS IT AS GOOD AS THEY CLAIM? | Tracks Magazine

Claims - Egomaniac gestures, pathetic grovelling or simply self expression? You be the judge.

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If Slater Mind Surfs, Should You Mind Surf Too? | STAB

If Slater Mind Surfs, Should You Mind Surf Too? | STAB

Does mind surfing work? Science says yes. Here's Kelly's program, and how to warm up on the beach without war…

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O'Neill Cold Water Classic Returns with a Focus on Equality | Good Times

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Returns with a Focus on Equality | Good Times

Santa Cruz's hallowed surf contest at Steamer Lane got underway on Tuesday for its 35th iteration under the m…

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Best Surf Therapy Products of 2023 | Healthline

Best Surf Therapy Products of 2023 | Healthline

Can you actually surf your way to a better you? If you're one of the many people who want to try a different …

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O'Neill Hyperfreak Wetsuit Review 2023 | Surfd

O'Neill Hyperfreak Wetsuit Review 2023 | Surfd

The surfing world owes a lot to the O'Neill name. Jack O'Neill pioneered the surf industry by bringing the we…

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This Guy Learned to Ski Park at 53 | Inertia

This Guy Learned to Ski Park at 53 | Inertia

Conventional wisdom tells us that 53 years old is the exact wrong time to learn how to do a 180 on your skis.…

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Michael Dunphy Talks Planes and Pro Surfing

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By Nicklas Balboa
| The Inertia Verified
Dunphy, QS grinding at Soup Bowls, Barbados. Andrew Nichols//World Surf League Michael Dunphy is a wandering surf guy who’s chasing waves from 10,000 feet. Hailing from Virginia Beach, Dunphy is a long-time pro who has surfed at every level. From grinding the Qualifying Series and competing in the Triple Crown, to surfing against Kelly Slater in the California farmland, he’s traveled the globe doing what we all wish we could — surf the best waves this blue planet has to offer.
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Fred Pompermayer on the Journey of a Big Wave Photographer

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By Nicklas Balboa
| The Inertia Verified
With views like these…. Photo: Tai Vandyke Fred Pompermayer. If you’ve ever read a photo credit, that name should ring a bell. Fred’s work has been featured in a who’s who of your favorite magazines and websites, from The Inertia to National Geographic to Surfline. If the surf is huge and heavy, Fred is there to capture it. Some might call him one of the preeminent surf photographers of our time. But the Brazilian has come a long way to earn the life he leads.
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Style is Everything: Coco Ho Tells Us Why

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By Nicklas Balboa
| Flipboard
'The Granny Grommets' Are Some of the Most Stoked Surfers You'll Ever See You know that old surf t-shirt that a million and one old guys wear? The one that says “Old Guys Rule.” It’s true, they do. But it’s not just old guys …
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When's the best time to pitch you?

Anytime.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In the ocean.