Rich Owen
Rich Owen has been frantically riding mountain bikes since the early 90s and is a former editor of What Mountain Bike magazine. He’s also a surfer with over 20 years’ experience and lives near North Devon’s best beach breaks.
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Vans Surf Boot 2 Hi V review: fantastic cold water surf boots
Vans fans will go nuts for the seriously cool looking Vans Surf Boot 2 Hi V wetsuit boots, and they perform brilliantly too
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SRFACE Heat wetsuit review: a feature-packed wetsuit with a bargain price tag
Online-only retailer SRFACE looks to be a serious challenger to the surfing establishment with its excellent range of Heat wetsuits
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Beginner’s guide to surfing: Everything you need to know about riding waves and all the gear you’ll need
If you’re looking to be the next Kelly Slater or Laird Hamilton, our complete guide to getting loose in the juice will set you on the right path
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Pyzel Phantom review: an incredibly user-friendly, high performance shortboard
We check out the Pyzel Phantom, a superb daily driver that’s completely at home in a wide range of wave conditions
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Olfi one.five Black review: this budget action camera offers superb value for money
With a fairly modest price-tag, can the Olfi one.five Black action camera deliver the goods in a very crowded marketplace?
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Picture Organic Equation 3/2 FZ review: a flexible, warm and eco-friendly wetsuit
If you're looking for a new summer wetsuit, the Picture Organic Equation is one of the greenest around and doesn't compromise on performance
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Lost X MR California Twin surfboard review: one of the best modern fish around
A redesigned Mark Richards classic, the Lost X MR California Twin board works just as well for average Joes as it does for serious rippers
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GoPro HERO 7 White: can it still cut it in 2021?
Should you buy the ageing, no-frills GoPro HERO 7 White, or is a modern budget camera a better option?
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GoPro Max review: We put the 360-degree action cam to the test
The Max supersedes the two-year-old GoPro Fusion and improves upon its predecessor in every way
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GoPro Hero 8 Black vs DJI Osmo Action: which action camera is right for you?
Don't know whether to buy the GoPro Hero 8 Black or the DJI Osmo Action? Our head-to-head review will help you decide
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