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Surfing the 9’0 Pathfinder Longfish | Find Your Line

Speed, flow, and immediate response to input in a 9'0 longfish. A closer look at what makes the Pathfinder different.

Best Surfboards for Small Waves in 2026

80% of surf sessions are small waves. We break down the full HELM small-wave lineup,  Performance Fish, Opener Fish, Playground, and Weekender, so you can find the right board and stop missing sess...

What Makes a Surfboard Work in Small Waves

Not all boards are created equal in small surf. We break down the three key factors: volume, rocker, and outline that determine whether a surfboard actually works in weak, mushy conditions.

2025 Contest Recap: Malibu Classic & C-Street Classic

Shoutout to all contestants at the 2025 Malibu Classic and C-Street Classic — and a huge congrats to Jiro on back-to-back 1st place finishes!"

PATHFINDER fins: Tyler Warren Modern Keel by @true_ames

Designed by Tyler Warren and crafted by True Ames, these fins are made from marine plywood for positive buoyancy and feature an 80/20 foil. This design combines the responsiveness of a single foil...

Demo Day with Surf-Bored Late Spring 2024

Thanks @surfbored_us for the demo day, great meeting everyone 🙌🏽Insane demo board selection 🌊 and amazing gathering of surfers, shapers & surf gear. The Crew: @surfbored_us @kozmcraesurfingboar...

Highlights, surfing, good times 🌊

Surfboard highlights, surf footage, good times with the crew 🌊 Check out details on the performance fish explaining the beveled rails, footage of @thomyesurfs along with his full in-depth review, o...

RECAP: Topanga Market Pop-up by Battenwear & friends

Special thanks to @battenwear for having us over at their design studio for the Topanga Market Pop-up with friends. Good vibes, awesome people, great meeting everyone from the local Topanga communi...

Topanga Market presented by Battenwear and friends

Come one, come all on an adventure with Battenwear & friends in the twists and hilly turns of Topanga Canyon, California.Check out quality apparel & accessories, surfboards, Japanese st...

Helm Supplies x Jun Nakayama x MOD Surfboard

Our team at Helm Supplies has roots in the Creative Design & Fashion industry so it was great to reconnect with @junichinakayama / @junnakayama.official a friend of ours in Japan to work on thi...