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New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler has put together a new book, The Rise of Superman, chronicling the drive behind major action sports athletes like big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, skater Danny Way, and big mountain snowboarders Travis Rice and Jeremy Jones. In this short trailer, unveiled today, legendary action sports cinematographer Dirk Collins, gives readers a taste of what they can expect from the book, which hits book stores March 4, 2014, and is available for pre-order now on Amazon. Over the next four months, the production team will continue to release videos highlighting the athletes and the...

Standup paddling is for everyone. And it can be done on almost any body of water in the world. Once you have your board and paddle—and a buddy— check out these five hints to get you started from Laird Hamilton team rider Chuck Glynn. Flatwater is absolutely the best place to start. There’s no consequence, no outside influence to knock you in the water like waves or boat wake. Head to a flat river, bay or lake. Basically, first times are just looking for calm, glassy water. Just don’t go out in wind. Wind creates choppy conditions and can push...

Keep it simple and that new ride will stay in your quiver forever Standup paddling doesn’t have to be complicated. Board. Paddle. Hit the water. But for beginner’s, the sheer amount of choices out there can be overwhelming. Laird Hamilton lays down the case for the longboard outline, and gives you some hints on what to look for when purchasing your first board. Start big. If you’re a beginner, go for a stable board that’s easy to paddle. Start with something that’s 11 to 12 feet long and nice and wide (at least 30 inches). As your paddling skill increases...

Noah Talks Peculiar Offseason Training MethodsThe Chicago Bulls center was profiled over the weekend on NBA Inside Stuff on his offseason workouts with surfer Laird HamiltonBy Bryan CrawfordMonday, Nov 11, 2013(Getty Images)Joakim Noah is known for his intensity and energy on the court, and he says it's his unorthodox training methods during the summer that makes all the difference.advertisementChicago Bulls center Joakim Noah was profiled over the weekend on NBA Inside Stuff on his peculiar offseason workout with professional big wave surfer, Laird Hamilton. The workouts – consisting of underwater laps in a swimming pool using weights – were designed...

(SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF.) — Standup paddling’s finest athletes and filmmakers came together for one of the most memorable nights in the sport’s history, the 2013 SUP Awards presented by Body Glove. With hundreds of guests packing the Historic Casino in San Clemente, Calif., SUP Magazine and industry pros celebrated the top male and female paddlers, expeditions, philanthropic efforts and films of 2013.WATCH THE VIDEO; Buzzy, Dave, Kai...Host Dave Boehne got the crowd amped as New Zealand’s Annabel Anderson was awarded the ultimate honor, Female Paddler of the Year, while Kai Lenny of Maui also recieved top honors as Male Paddler...