Samsung Galaxy Studio at the 2015 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach

The 2015 Vans U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California, U.S. will be held from July 25th to August 2nd, 2015. In partnership with WSL (World Surf league), Samsung has identified a number of areas where innovation and technology could improve surfers’ performance and get fans more connected to the sport they love.

With the specially developed water resistant casing for Samsung Gear S and application for WSL and surfers, surfers are able to recognize priority signs so they can catch the best waves at the best times, are provided easy access to their individual scores after each wave during the competition, and can track remaining time in their heats.

During the event, Samsung held Galaxy Studio at the Beach in Huntington Beach, and gave fans product experiences such as Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Gear VR Innovator Edition. Samsung also developed special surf content for Gear VR so fans who visit the Galaxy Studio are experiencing the ride of their lives by wearing the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition and standing on a moving surfboard to feel first-hand what it’s like to ride waves.

Samsung Galaxy surfer Malia Manuel interacted with media and fans at the Galaxy Studio and shared her passionate thoughts for how Samsung is helping to improve the sport of surfing through breakthrough innovation.

Fans take some selfies with the Samsung Galaxy S6 at the Samsung Galaxy Studio on the Beach during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA.

Surf fans are given the ride of their life onboard the Samsung Gear VR surfboard simulator at the Samsung Galaxy Studio on the Beach during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA.

Young surf fans try test out Samsung Gear VR products at the Samsung Galaxy Studio on the Beach during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA.

Samsung Galaxy surfer Malia Manuel shows fans how to ride waves like a pro on the Samsung Gear VR surfboard simulator during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, CA.

The Samsung Galaxy Studio on the Beach was a main destination for fans of all ages during the U.S. Open of Surfing.

Samsung Galaxy surfer Malia Manuel models the Samsung Gear S equipped with custom WSL app which will be used to enhance the surfers’ experience in the water.

Samsung Galaxy surfer Malia Manuel enjoys surfing and hitting the open water with her new Samsung Gear S equipped with water-resistance case and custom WSL app.