It seems that 2010 has seen pro surfers go digital. Looking for ways to increase their marketability and appeal to new audiences surf blogging has taken over. Blogging has appealed to the pro surfer so much for simple reasons. They are able to show people what they are really like. Sure magazines and surf movies show their natural surfing abilities, but in the blogs you can peer into their daily lives. Pros being normal human beings. Listening to music, eating at their favorite restaurants, and offering their opinions about non-surfing things. Let's check out a few famous pro surf blogs, so we can really get the inside scoop.
Dane Reynolds is one of the most talented surfers on planet Earth. He has come to define the progressive era surfing. With incredible aerial skills and domination of any type of wave, Dane is well on his way to being one of the greatest surfers of all time. With non-stop bombardment from the surf media and sponsors, his blog titled "Marine Layer Productions" seems to be a way for Dane to escape the media and instead vent about real issues in his life. You are really able to see how the mind of such an incredible surfer is working. Although not the greatest piece of English rhetoric, Dane is able to convey such a laid back coolness in his approach. The blog consists of many videos and raw content that makes it feel soulful, like it was created by Dane and no one else. The videos of Mr. Reynolds surfing speak for themselves. Check out Dane Reynold's Blog "Marine Layer Productions" by clicking Here
A personal favorite of many in the surfing community is the surf/lifestyle blog of the brothers Gugauskas. The three bros. made up of Patrick, Dane, and Tanner hail from beautiful San Clemente, CA. While Tanner and Patrick are busy on the World Pro Tour, Dane is a free surfing phenom. The Gudauskas brothers entered the blog world in high style with their blog, The 3 Tree.
More organization than "Marine Layer Productions" definitely sets this blog apart. Maybe because there are 3 working on it instead, who knows. The Gudauskas brothers have portrayed their lives so well in blog form. The 3 Tree is a perfect combination of surfing, music, comedy, and exudes a great sense of just enjoying life. The perfect amount of serious and hysterical. Check out The 3 Tree for yourself Here
Next up comes the surf blog titled "The three slobs." This blog differs entirely from the first two because it was created by three groms. (term for tiny little surfer dude) Andrew Doheny, Ford Archbold, and Kyle Kennelly all hailing from Orange County California have done what few in the surf blog world could even attempt. They have teamed up to create a super blogging force. Sure the G bros. have three, but they're brothers so they don't count. The 3 slobs are just these surf rat kids trying to entertain their friends. The raw emotion felt in the blog is totally real. With few actual posts, its more of a way for these guys to post videos about their favorite bands and cool shit they saw on YouTube. Their friends probably love them for it and it works. They are able to create their own lifestyles and influence the directions their friends are going. Check it out! Here
Without a doubt surfers are not known for their writing. But then again you don't have to be good at writing to be a surfer. Surfers know how to appeal to their audiences with Videos and pictures, so I think in lieu of this The Wet Dream will start to offer more original photography and videos.
Go get wet!
Next up comes the surf blog titled "The three slobs." This blog differs entirely from the first two because it was created by three groms. (term for tiny little surfer dude) Andrew Doheny, Ford Archbold, and Kyle Kennelly all hailing from Orange County California have done what few in the surf blog world could even attempt. They have teamed up to create a super blogging force. Sure the G bros. have three, but they're brothers so they don't count. The 3 slobs are just these surf rat kids trying to entertain their friends. The raw emotion felt in the blog is totally real. With few actual posts, its more of a way for these guys to post videos about their favorite bands and cool shit they saw on YouTube. Their friends probably love them for it and it works. They are able to create their own lifestyles and influence the directions their friends are going. Check it out! HereWithout a doubt surfers are not known for their writing. But then again you don't have to be good at writing to be a surfer. Surfers know how to appeal to their audiences with Videos and pictures, so I think in lieu of this The Wet Dream will start to offer more original photography and videos.
Go get wet!
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