Surf Research

Mission Statement: We utilize our expertise in Kinesiology to study the biomechanical and physiological requirements of surfing while working with industry partners to develop and test surf related products.

We accomplish this by using the latest technology, innovative thinking, strong collaborations, and a curriculum that encourages undergraduate research.

Rethinking Wetsuit Design

Read the Article in Outside Magazine: Did the Surf Industry Kill the Future of Wetsuits?

Wetsuit Study Receives Top Award!

Recognized by Sports Engineering as Best Paper for 2020
Read the CSUSM Arcticle: Kinesiology Team Receives Top Honor

Surf Research Lab Featured in Science Magazine

Read the Science Magazine feature

Interviews

• Surf Simply Podcast
• Dropping In Podcast
• Swell Season Surf Podcast

Videos

• Ian Walsh Training Video (CSUSM Flume at 2:47)