Aspiring pro surfers are always looking for that little edge to help them to get sponsored. To help out with this, First Stoke talked to pro surfers, team managers, and other surf industry veterans from around the world to get their perspectives on getting sponsored.

Bede Durbidge, ASP ...

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Good Reasoning with Joseph Israel

I was at the Key Club the other night on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.  The club has a dimly lit lounge downstairs that was sparsely dispersed with patrons that mingled at the bar with musicians, reggae artists, and Rasta’s.  As more ...

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FirstStoke.com talks to up and coming female surfer Kenzie about competing on the WQS and her dream of making the WCT tour.

So Kenzie, what are you up to these days?

Nothing much, just the usual; surfing, training, sleeping, and school. I am really excited for this year to ...

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