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MADALINA DIANA GHENEAL | FRIDAY FOX [03.Sep.2010]

FRIDAY FOX | Madalina Diana Gheneal is a gorgeous Latina model who looks good in Pink. I don't have much more to say except enjoy this weeks Friday Fox... - THE COLT
BILLABONG PRO | GUDAUSKAS' CLUTCH RODEO [02.Sep.2010]

BILLABONG PRO | Sitting 41st on ASP rankings coming into The Billabong Pro, 24-year-old American rookie, Pat Gudauskas, was in serious jeopardy of being culled from the World Tour at culmination this event. Down on the scoreboard and with the clock ticking in Round 3 against Australian Chris Davidson, the heat and Gudauskas’ place on the Dream Tour looked all but over...
MVP | THE SEAGLASS PROJECT - FINLESS TUNA [01.Sep.2010]

MVP | In early 2009 innovative Queensland shaper Tom Wegener teamed-up with Global Surf Industries to begin ‘The Seaglass Project’. This collaboration set out to launch a unique range of finless surfboards capable of challenging existing notions of modern surfing...
BILLABONG PRO TAHITI 2010 | AIR JORDY [31.Aug.2010]

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI - Jordy Smith took to the skies to advance in his opening heat of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. The current world number one pulled off a dazzlingly mondo Judo-punt for onlookers in the channel. It was a heat-winning wave and he didn't even get barrelled. Enjoy the clip.

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DANE REYNOLDS | THRILLS, SPILLS AND WHAT NOT [31.Aug.2010]

YOU ONLY have to look at the ASP's profiles on its top 45 (soon to be ‘Top 32’) to gather Dane Reynolds exists outside your typical pro-surfer prototype. While the likes of Parko, Fanning and Jordy Smith state, “fishing”, “hanging out with friends” and “tennis” amongst their hobbies, respectively. Reynolds, the 24-year-old Ventura native, simply lists, “drinking more beer”...
TOP 10 SURF PHOTOS | AUGUST #5 [30.Aug.2010]

TOP 10 | 99% of Australia's surfing population would have labeled this week as poor in the surf department. The other 1% that live in and around Torquay are still smiling ear to ear having had one of the best swells in a long time. Lines from shore to the horizon brought Bells and the surroundings to life. Regardless of where you were, the crew snapped up a few gems along the way. Here are our To...
WEAPONS | BILLABONG PRO TAHITI 2010 [28.Aug.2010]

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI – With The Billabong Pro at Teahupo’o due to kick at any moment, we thought we’d take a closer look at the arsenal of surfboards some of the events’ big guns have sitting in their holsters. Presenting Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds and Dusty Payne’s Teahupo’o 2010 weapons of choice…
MVP | THE NIGHTSTALKER - SURFING NEVER SLEEPS [27.Aug.2010]

MVP | Like Vegemite, I’ve only tried night-surfing once. Both left a fairly sour taste in my mouth. There’s a rocky right-hand reef break back home that, only on the fullest of moons, would light up like Jessica Simpson in Michigan. In other words it wasn’t too bright...

MADALINA DIANA GHENEAL | FRIDAY FOX [03.Sep.2010]

FRIDAY FOX | Madalina Diana Gheneal is a gorgeous Latina model who looks good in Pink. I don't have much more to say except enjoy this weeks Friday Fox... - THE COLT
BILLABONG PRO | GUDAUSKAS' CLUTCH RODEO [02.Sep.2010]

BILLABONG PRO | Sitting 41st on ASP rankings coming into The Billabong Pro, 24-year-old American rookie, Pat Gudauskas, was in serious jeopardy of being culled from the World Tour at culmination this event. Down on the scoreboard and with the clock ticking in Round 3 against Australian Chris Davidson, the heat and Gudauskas’ place on the Dream Tour looked all but over...
MVP | THE SEAGLASS PROJECT - FINLESS TUNA [01.Sep.2010]

MVP | In early 2009 innovative Queensland shaper Tom Wegener teamed-up with Global Surf Industries to begin ‘The Seaglass Project’. This collaboration set out to launch a unique range of finless surfboards capable of challenging existing notions of modern surfing...
BILLABONG PRO TAHITI 2010 | AIR JORDY [31.Aug.2010]

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI - Jordy Smith took to the skies to advance in his opening heat of the Billabong Pro Tahiti. The current world number one pulled off a dazzlingly mondo Judo-punt for onlookers in the channel. It was a heat-winning wave and he didn't even get barrelled. Enjoy the clip.

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DANE REYNOLDS | THRILLS, SPILLS AND WHAT NOT [31.Aug.2010]

YOU ONLY have to look at the ASP's profiles on its top 45 (soon to be ‘Top 32’) to gather Dane Reynolds exists outside your typical pro-surfer prototype. While the likes of Parko, Fanning and Jordy Smith state, “fishing”, “hanging out with friends” and “tennis” amongst their hobbies, respectively. Reynolds, the 24-year-old Ventura native, simply lists, “drinking more beer”...
TOP 10 SURF PHOTOS | AUGUST #5 [30.Aug.2010]

TOP 10 | 99% of Australia's surfing population would have labeled this week as poor in the surf department. The other 1% that live in and around Torquay are still smiling ear to ear having had one of the best swells in a long time. Lines from shore to the horizon brought Bells and the surroundings to life. Regardless of where you were, the crew snapped up a few gems along the way. Here are our To...
WEAPONS | BILLABONG PRO TAHITI 2010 [28.Aug.2010]

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI – With The Billabong Pro at Teahupo’o due to kick at any moment, we thought we’d take a closer look at the arsenal of surfboards some of the events’ big guns have sitting in their holsters. Presenting Kelly Slater, Dane Reynolds and Dusty Payne’s Teahupo’o 2010 weapons of choice…
MVP | THE NIGHTSTALKER - SURFING NEVER SLEEPS [27.Aug.2010]

MVP | Like Vegemite, I’ve only tried night-surfing once. Both left a fairly sour taste in my mouth. There’s a rocky right-hand reef break back home that, only on the fullest of moons, would light up like Jessica Simpson in Michigan. In other words it wasn’t too bright...

ALBEE LAYER | EXCLUSIVE INTERROGATION [27.Aug.2010]

PRObe - ALBEE LAYER | 19yr old Hawaiian, Alfred Louis Layer IV, takes us through his unique approach to surfing, the scene in Maui, his love for lettuce, the kiss that sealed last year’s Quiksilver Pro Jr in Hawaii and his rather confronting new aerial, 'The Flayer'...
INTERVIEW | GREG WEBBER - SUPER SHAPER (PART 2) [26.Aug.2010]

GREG WEBBER INTERVIEW | In this episode we chat with Greg about how his moods affect his shaping and ideas, what inspires the man to get out of bed and start shaping, how experimentating with new shapes is growing amongst surfers, and why Kelly Slater is so important to surfing. Greg also gives a look into his latest board the ALMOND, and the where he's looking for the next idea. It's all about t...
INTERVIEW | GREG WEBBER - SUPER SHAPER [23.Aug.2010]

INTERVIEW | Ben from mesurfTV catches up with world-renowned super-shaper Greg Webber to discuss shaping, its future and what makes the man tick. We find out how Angourie helped shape Greg's career, his friendly rivalry with Rod Dahlberg and why he's smarter than he looks. Greg is a surf icon and you'll soon see why he's one of the best shapers to ever grace the sport...
A STORY FROM THE DEEP WITH IAN "SHARK" GORDON [19.Aug.2010]

We caught up with one of the worlds leading shark experts Ian 'SHARK' Gordon. Ian is the Steve Irwin of sharks, dedicating his life into the study of sharks so that we may better understand why attacks happen, how we can minimise attacks and reduce our fear of these wonderful beasts.

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INTERVIEW | RICHARD BENNETT - A SURFER'S MIND [13.Aug.2010]

INTERVIEW | EXCLUSIVE - Richard Bennett is the surfing world's premiere sports psychologist; he has helped some of our biggest stars tackle a range of problems and issues. Richard has just released a new book, 'The Surfer's Mind' and he joins us today for an exclusive chat about how much the mind comes into play when surfing...
BACK TO THE FUTURE | ALAIA SURFBOARD DESIGN [01.Aug.2010]

Alaia's are the talk of the surfing world and there are a few crew out there that are going above and beyond the initial process of making a slider out of a plank of wood. We caught up with Jeff Beck of Ninelights surfboards who's doing exactly that...
FIBERFLEX - UNDERSTANDING THE FUTURE [24.Jun.2010]

fiberflex is a relatively new surfboard material and construction that is infiltrating the world of surf. For those that haven't heard of the 'parabolic' rail design, or the fiberflex technology it's those boards you see that carry black rails and no stringers. They're stealth looking, super light and usually have someone ripping riding them.
INTERVIEW | ECHO MOVEMENT [25.May.2010]

INTERVIEW | There I was sifting through a few things online when I stumbled across a cool little crew out of Jersey called 'ECHO MOVEMENT'. With the two founding members being brothers, friends of Jay Alders and mad frothers, we got talkin'...

SAGE JOSKE | VALLA SURFBOARDS PROFILE [03.May.2010]

Sage Joske is head shaper at Valla surfboards, located on the sunny coast of Nambucca Heads. With a passion for surfing and shaping, Sage makes boards with heart and passion. Come inside his bay and meet the creator of some of the best boards gracing our oceans...
LIFE AS LEN [10.Nov.2009]

Len Dibben is a legend and world renown shaper who resides in West Oz. Len is no new hat to the world of surf, having started hi surfing addiction back in 1958 on a balsa/fiberglass 9’6. Not long after his initiation with the Scarborough Beach he snapped his board in half. Not really knowing much better Len decided to repair it himself. This was the beginning of his amazing journey in the Surfboar...
DAVE HOWELL | MISFIT SURFBOARD SHAPER [25.Oct.2009]

Living on the northern beaches of Sydney we're blessed to be surrounded by some of Australia's best shapers. One such shaper is Dave Howell of Misfit shapes. Dave loves life, loves surfing and above all loves shaping. A young inspired and motivated individual, Dave spends countless hours refining his crafts looking into new designs, new techniques and ways of refining the crafts we ride.
LIVING THE SOLLIFE WITH SCOTT CRUMP [18.Oct.2009]

Sollife surfboards has a key focus on performance surfboards and is currently working hard with the young surfers of globe to help the progression of the future of surfing. mesurf caught up with the ex-Californian who now resides up on the amazing beaches of Lennox Head to chat about what got him started, where the world of shaping is heading and what you should be riding this summer.

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TREEHOUSE SURFBOARDS | SURFBOARD SHAPER [23.Aug.2009]

Dave Porter is the man behind the rapidly growing Treehouse surfboards company. Treehouse surfboards are a little different to your standard everyday surfboards, not only in design but in the materials used to construct these pieces of art. Come meet Dave and see what goes on behind the curtains.
HAYDEN COX OF HAYDEN SHAPES SURFBOARDS [07.Aug.2009]

Hayden Cox is the head shaper for Hayden Shapes Surfboards. The founder and owner of FiberFlex, Hayden is a inspired by innovation and we recently dropped in to have a chat with Hayden about his career as a shaper. Come on in and meet Hayden and his hilarious Green Parrot.
PANDA SURFBOARDS | SURFBOARD SHAPER [27.Jul.2009]

Blake is a passionate shaper located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. One thing you notice when you first meet Blake is the kid's younger than most other Shapers. Don't be put off by the age, 'cause this kids got creative talent and having worked along side some of the best shapers in the industry he's got the knowledge.
MG SURFBOARDS | SURFBOARD SHAPER [19.Jul.2009]

Mauricio Gill is a surfboard shaper who puts all his passion and love of surfing into each and every board he shapes. mesurf met up with MG to discuss what he can do to make your surfing better, where surfing is heading over the next 10-20 years and what he does day to day in the shaping bay.

SURF ART | PHIL GOODRICH ARTIST PROFILE [13.Jul.2010]

SURF ART | Starting by sketching the reflection of his own eyes in the mirror, Goodrich practiced his craft daily, still finding time to compete in the first of many surf contests in 1985. To this date, he counts his best result as a 4th place in the 1988 East Coast Championship...
SURF ART | JOE HODNICKI ARTIST PROFILE [02.Jul.2010]

SURF ART | Joe Hodnicki is a talented surfer and artist from the creative shores of Jersey. With a unique style of art, Joe has been a creative young gun since he was a grom and now lives a life of passion. Check out Joes' profile showcasing some of his amazing artwork...
ANDY 'ANDO' DAVIS | SURF ARTIST PROFILE [03.May.2010]

Andy Davis lives in a world of colour, curves and creation. In this featured artist profile, we threw a few words Ando's way to see what flows through the mind. An artistic outlay...
TIME WITH TAAFFE [01.Nov.2009]

Luke Taaffe is an artist that loves surfing as much as life itself. With a unique creative style described by Luke as... "It's like pitching a tent on a remote beach surrounded by perfect waves with a beautiful girl and waking up in the morning and thinking Farrrrk…how did I get here."

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THE ARTISTIC LIFE OF PATRICK PARKER [27.Sep.2009]

To me, art is the gateway between reality and dreams. When I look at a piece of art, I am transported from my current state of being to the place or thing the artist has depicted. Sometimes, the way the paint strokes are applied, how it's composed, or which colors dominate the image, I feel warm, sad, excited, cold, angry, or happy.
BRET WALKER | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE [19.Jul.2009]

Bret Walker is a pro surfer turned artist turned free surfer turned ocean lover and well the kid has many talents, art being one of them. We had a chat with Bret to see where he draws his inspirations, what art means to him and we find out that a Corona down the track is something he's really looking forward to.
NATHAN PAUL GIBBS | SURF ARTIST INTERVIEW [01.Jul.2009]

His style has been referred to as “If Jackson Pollack, Cézanne and Duccio melded into a painting surfer, it would be Nathan Paul Gibbs”. Come in and check out what makes Nathan Paul Gibbs tick, how he tries to give life to the lifeless, and send a message. Every painting he does, minus the floral ones, beckons the viewer to figure out the message and theme.
JAY ALDERS | SURF ARTIST PROFILE [29.May.2009]

Meet Jay Alders, a surf artist that has his own amazing style like no other. Ever since laying eyes on one of his pieces back about 2 years ago we've developed a secret obsession with it. Sit back and enjoy the interview we conducted with Jay, and be blown away by his work. Your obsession starts now.

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | RYAN STRUCK PROFILE [11.Aug.2010]

Ryan Struck is a photographer that shoots in some of the coldest surfable waters we've encountered. Not deterred by the sub freezing temps of the Atlantic Highlands, Ryan dons the full kit of 6mm hood, booties, gloves and wettie to bring you some of the most unique surf shots you'll witness...
SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | MATT COOPER PROFILE [09.Jun.2010]

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | Matt 'Coops' Cooper is a photographer from the beautiful and isolated area of Western Australia. Quitting his corporate role to follow his dream of becoming a surf photographer, Coops is making his mark. Come check out some of Coops magical work...
SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | TOM WOODS [12.May.2010]

SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | Tom Woods is a man of many talents, but his main focus is surf photography. When you see his work you'll understand why. From the grass roots gem of Moonee Beach (north of Coffs) Tommy loves the ocean and everything that steps into it. Come on a photographic journey through Tom's eyes...
DANE PETERSON | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE [11.Mar.2010]

Dane Peterson is one of the best. A very humble personality who has an eye for capturing beautiful moments in life. We're excited to be able to share Danes work with the surfing world, and we're sure you'll love it as much as us...

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DUNCAN MACFARLANE | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE [08.Mar.2010]

Duncan Macfarlane is a very talented young photographer who roams the north coast beaches of Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. His photography is amazing and he has a unique style that we really dig. We welcome Duncan to the mesurf PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE...
PAUL MANNING | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE [23.Feb.2010]

Paul Manning's journey as a surf photographer is a little different to most. Growing up in the landlocked county of Canberra, Paul slowly migrated to the coast where he now shoots daily. Come in and check out a few shots from the sunny GC...
HAYDEN BECK | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER [07.Feb.2010]

Hayden Beck is a surf photographer from the northern beaches of Sydney, NSW, Australia. With a keen eye for his surroundings, Hayden captures lifestyle mixed with surf and delivers some amazing shots on a regular basis.
SALTMOTION PHOTOGRAPHY | JOEL COLEMAN [16.Dec.2009]

Joel Coleman is the head photographer for Saltmotion. Capturing the surf scene as it unfolds across the northern beaches of Sydney. We caught up with Joel to chat about life, equipment and photography...

APPAREL | JAPANESE CORDUROY KICKS [01.Sep.2010]

APPAREL | It seems corduroy is tentatively creeping back into production. Japanese brands Mackdaddy and Ubiq have collaborated to produce these cozy looking 'Ubiq Fatima' mid-tops...
APPAREL | KSUBI EYEWEAR - 'EYE EYE' SPRING 2011 [30.Aug.2010]

APPAREL| Aussie label Ksubi are set to release a new range of eyewear, ‘eye eye’ 2011 Spring Collection. The promo shots give the jet-black pieces a cool ‘Fryer Tuck’ feel...
FINGER BOARD | TECH DECK - ALTERNATE SHAPES SERIES [26.Aug.2010]

FINGER BOARDS | Tech Deck is at the forefront of fingerboards. They’re pretty much the reason ‘digit decking’ is such serious business these days. It’s gone from a geeky underground pastime, where getting caught using a fingerboard was equivalent to someone walking in on you playing with G.I. Joe’s, to a geeky global phenomenon, where using a fingerboard with finesses can seduce the most prized o...
JELLY LENS | FISH-EYE FOR YOUR PHONE [24.Aug.2010]

TECH | Photojojo have released a nifty little detachable fish-eye lens for camera-phones. Compatible with any mobile, I would def recommend snaring one of these puppies for an inexpensive and convenient way to capture your world in a warped and cylindrical fashion...Looks like Radtown has a new resident.

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SURF MOVIE REVIEW | CASTLES IN THE SKY [23.Aug.2010]

CASTLES IN THE SKY | Following in the mould of Sipping Jetstreams, Castles In The Sky is an adventure/travel surf film far removed from Steele’s Momentum/Campaign days. It’s an exotic and cultural journey that takes you to some of the most isolated and unique breaks on the planet...

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HIP CAPS | | BIGFOOT X QUINTIN [23.Aug.2010]

APPAREL | LA cap crew, Quintin, has teamed up with artist, Bigfoot, to create a new psychedelic range of spaghetti-yeti headwear. The caps are canvassed with Bigfoot’s signature style of sasquatch street-art and can be expected to launch of with Quintin’s upcoming Spring 2011 collection...
TRAVEL GEAR | REEF SURF TENT CONCEPT [19.Aug.2010]

TRAVEL GEAR | When I came across the new concept surf-tent by Reef I was particularly stoked - as we all know, surfing and camping go hand-in-hand. We're not sure when the concept is due for production phase (if at all) but I'm confident there's definitely a market for a product like this. Check it out - THE COLT
REVIEW | WETTIE WARMER - TIKI HEAT PADS [18.Aug.2010]

REVIEW | Coupla weekends ago I was kindly asked to review a nifty little product from Tiki Wetsuits that promised to get my steamer sizzling. Presenting: MESURF vs TIKI HEAT PADS/THERMO BELT. Let's get it on!

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SURF MOVIE REVIEW | CASTLES IN THE SKY [23.Aug.2010]

CASTLES IN THE SKY | Following in the mould of Sipping Jetstreams, Castles In The Sky is an adventure/travel surf film far removed from Steele’s Momentum/Campaign days. It’s an exotic and cultural journey that takes you to some of the most isolated and unique breaks on the planet...

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REVIEW | WETTIE WARMER - TIKI HEAT PADS [18.Aug.2010]

REVIEW | Coupla weekends ago I was kindly asked to review a nifty little product from Tiki Wetsuits that promised to get my steamer sizzling. Presenting: MESURF vs TIKI HEAT PADS/THERMO BELT. Let's get it on!

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BOOK REVIEW | SURFER MAGAZINE: 50 YEARS [16.Aug.2010]

REVIEW | This year Surfer Magazine celebrates it 50th birthday. In addition to confetti and cake, the veteran publication is also serving up a meaty new coffee-table book, ‘SURFER MAGAZINE: 50 YEARS’. We give you a snapshot of 5 reasons why this little guy should be found in your collection..

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REVIEW | IPHONE APPS FOR SURFERS [11.Aug.2010]

iPHONE APP REVIEW | There are over 250,000 iphone apps out there but only a few hundred actually worth having. Of these there are only around 10 that a surfer needs to worry about. Here's our TOP 5 iphone apps for surfers based around the areas of: BEST GAME, BEST FORECASTING, BEST EVENT COVERAGE, BEST NEWS, BEST TRAVEL APP...

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SURF MOVIE REVIEW | THE UNION EXPRESS [02.Aug.2010]

SURF MOVIE REVIEW | Union Express stars surfer/narrator/tour-guide, Timmy Curran, as he travels via train down the US West Coast. The film provides wonderful individual stories while at the same showcases high-end progressive surfing. It will take you away to another place, amp you for a surf and leave you feeling chilled and inspired. It really is a complete surf film; the best I’ve seen this yea...

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SURF MOVIE REVIEW | SESSIONS 2 - 'SLAB HUNTERS' [23.Jul.2010]

SURF MOVIE REVIEW | I can’t and don’t want to imagine what it's like being swallowed by a 20ft aqua-monster that dines on a shallow reef. These guys however do and seem to have a weird yet wonderful love affair with the idea...

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SURF TRAVEL GUIDE REVIEW | SURFING NSW [07.Jul.2010]

SURF TRAVEL GUIDE REVIEW | Simon Punch’s 'Surfing NSW' is a full-colour guide to over 200 breaks across 47 NSW locations, from Fingal Head to Eden. The book claims to be “the essential guide for the travelling surfer”. And, after throwing it under the microscope, we’ve concluded it’s...

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SURF MOVIE REVIEW | ECHO BEACH [17.Jun.2010]

SURF MOVIE REVIEW | Echo Beach is a documentary style film with a focus on Newport Beach, California's evolution into the multi mullion dollar market it is today. Go back and re-live the wild times, the long hair, fluro's and pop-culture of the funked out 80's...

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APPAREL | JAPANESE CORDUROY KICKS [01.Sep.2010]

APPAREL | It seems corduroy is tentatively creeping back into production. Japanese brands Mackdaddy and Ubiq have collaborated to produce these cozy looking 'Ubiq Fatima' mid-tops...
APPAREL | KSUBI EYEWEAR - 'EYE EYE' SPRING 2011 [30.Aug.2010]

APPAREL| Aussie label Ksubi are set to release a new range of eyewear, ‘eye eye’ 2011 Spring Collection. The promo shots give the jet-black pieces a cool ‘Fryer Tuck’ feel...
FINGER BOARD | TECH DECK - ALTERNATE SHAPES SERIES [26.Aug.2010]

FINGER BOARDS | Tech Deck is at the forefront of fingerboards. They’re pretty much the reason ‘digit decking’ is such serious business these days. It’s gone from a geeky underground pastime, where getting caught using a fingerboard was equivalent to someone walking in on you playing with G.I. Joe’s, to a geeky global phenomenon, where using a fingerboard with finesses can seduce the most prized o...
JELLY LENS | FISH-EYE FOR YOUR PHONE [24.Aug.2010]

TECH | Photojojo have released a nifty little detachable fish-eye lens for camera-phones. Compatible with any mobile, I would def recommend snaring one of these puppies for an inexpensive and convenient way to capture your world in a warped and cylindrical fashion...Looks like Radtown has a new resident.

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HIP CAPS | | BIGFOOT X QUINTIN [23.Aug.2010]

APPAREL | LA cap crew, Quintin, has teamed up with artist, Bigfoot, to create a new psychedelic range of spaghetti-yeti headwear. The caps are canvassed with Bigfoot’s signature style of sasquatch street-art and can be expected to launch of with Quintin’s upcoming Spring 2011 collection...
TRAVEL GEAR | REEF SURF TENT CONCEPT [19.Aug.2010]

TRAVEL GEAR | When I came across the new concept surf-tent by Reef I was particularly stoked - as we all know, surfing and camping go hand-in-hand. We're not sure when the concept is due for production phase (if at all) but I'm confident there's definitely a market for a product like this. Check it out - THE COLT
SUNGLASSES | ELECTRIC - FALL 2010 [18.Aug.2010]

APPAREL | Electric has just spruiked a few new releases via Facebook. I’d have to say I’m not really a huge of this range I've affectionately named, ‘The Recent Past’. However here are three items I feel are the most innovative from the bunch...
APPAREL | VANS X STECYK T-SHIRTS [12.Aug.2010]

APPAREL| Here’s two custom Vans tees that Thalia Surf Shop just sent over. They feature cool vintage skate photos by Craig Stecyk. Stecyk is famous for unearthing the Dogtown / Z-Boys crew....enjoy..

APPAREL | TEE WIZ - JAMES ANTHONY [05.Aug.2010]

APPAREL | I’m pretty picky about t-shirts. So much so, I’ve taken to wearing blanks of late – no visible labels, logo or designs of any fashion (pun intended). Yeah, I got issues. There is however a label I’ve just stumbled across that may be able to facilitate my rehabilitation...
APPAREL | THE CRITICAL SLIDE SOCIETY 2011 [03.Aug.2010]

APPAREL | The Critical Slide Society (TCSS) are a mondo micro-label who specialise in surf-art inspired second skins. TCSS founding partner Jim Mitchell has been nice enough to discuss and provide an exclusive sneak peak of their upcoming 2011 summer range...
SURF MOVIE REVIEW | THE UNION EXPRESS [02.Aug.2010]

SURF MOVIE REVIEW | Union Express stars surfer/narrator/tour-guide, Timmy Curran, as he travels via train down the US West Coast. The film provides wonderful individual stories while at the same showcases high-end progressive surfing. It will take you away to another place, amp you for a surf and leave you feeling chilled and inspired. It really is a complete surf film; the best I’ve seen this yea...

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FOOTWEAR | THE MONTE POKHARA BOOT [30.Jul.2010]

FOOTWEAR | Are these the coolest shoes of all time? Prob not, but they just might be the coolest shoes of all week. Tokyo fashion label, ‘United Arrows’, have teamed up with Asics’ ‘Tiger Onitsuka’ to create a unique looking pair of jays you’ll either love or loathe – I’m def the former...

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CAMERA | LOMOGRAPHY SPINNER 360°CAMERA [16.Jun.2010]

CAMERA | Here's something to get the artistic juices rolling. We introduce the Lomography Spinner 360, an awesome invention and like the name suggests this little gadget shoots a full 360 degree angle with the pull of a chord. More after the jump...
PATAGONIA 2010 ONLINE CATALOGUE [10.May.2010]

Patagonia have some awesome new gear that's just dropped for the Northern hemisphere's summer. In case you missed it, we reviewed one of the Patagonia wetsuits in our Annual 'Winter Wetsuit Guide' and it was a standout. These guys do things different, they're not following anyone else and come up with some cool stuff. We love that they're looking to cleaner and better ways of producing goods, and ...
ADIDAS X BURTON | STREETWEAR COLLECTION [05.May.2010]

While Quiksilver look at pushing their brand through department stores, other action sports brands are looking to other measures. We recently picked up on a new one between Burton and Adidas, two of the top sporting brands globally dropping a sweet looking range...
HURLEY FUSION STEAMER WETSUIT REVIEW [13.Apr.2010]

The Hurley Fusion 3/2 is ideal for crew who surf temperate to cold water locations, have smaller frames and want to look stylin' while staying warm. It's a good looking suit and sure to draw attention your way, so if your sporting it, make sure you've got your A-game on.

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FILM TRAILER | NOW BY RILEY BLAKEWAY [01.Sep.2010]

FILM TRAILER | When I first heard Riley Blakeway and Chippa Wilson were working together on a new project I almost lost it. Chippa Wilson, one of the most progressive free surfers of our time and Riley 'Hollywood-maker' Blakeway have come together with the support of Analog to create a dope new film, NOW - a film about living... a film about now... If the trailer is anything to go by, this...
SURF CLIP | WELCOME TO NICARAGUA [29.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | To be honest I don't know much about Nicarugua except it's hard to pronounce. Regardless, the following clip is one that had me hooked from the start. Young Ryan Moss has put in the time to produce this rad little edit with a few awesome angles, mixed with punts, barrels and a well avoided mid air collision. All shot on his 7D, it's a camera that is revolutionalising the world of surf....
SURF CLIP | KELLY SLATER DOES SHIPPIES [26.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | KELLY Slater, not only the worlds best ever competition surfer, but will take on just about anything. Here you'll see just why Kelly Slater has it all, when he takes on Shippies off the cold coast of Tasmania. It's all part of the recent Quiksilver Cypher winter clip releases (similar to the boardies drop back 6 months ago).
RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...

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RAD CLIP | OUR WORLD AT 100FPS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | We froth on Surfing, MX, skateboarding, parkour and really anything that has to do with movement. In the world we love over a thousand things happen within a second, and in this clip the world is slowed down to a pace that allows you to see beyond what you ever thought was happening. Get ready for a feast of the senses. This be gold!
SURF CLIP | SOMEWHERE IN WEST AFRICA [19.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | NOT often you hear about smoking waves off the coast of West Africa, but at special times every year the place goes nuts. In this clip Rusty surfer, Vincent Duvignac heads to West Africa catching an awesome swell, good banks and one hell of a free surf session.
RAD CLIP | CANDID ANDY [17.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | Once again Billabong has tippy-toed the tightrope of cringe in the latest instalment from its ‘I surf because..’ campaign. However, there’s much to like about this latest edition featuring Andy Irons. Irons comes across anything but brash and cocky, he actually seems quite humble. Shit.
FILM TRAILER | FLYING FRENCHMAN [17.Aug.2010]

FLYING FRENCHMAN | This little clip displays quite a lofty Alley Oop via Air France pilot, Christophe Allary. Allary is joined by countrymen Thomas Joncour, Vincent Duvignac and Arthur Bourbon in an upcoming surf film ‘Darwin Island: Wild Evolution Surfing’. Coming out this month, the film explores unique breaks around the Galapagos Islands. Should be a goody...

SURF CLIP | KELLY SLATER DOES SHIPPIES [26.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | KELLY Slater, not only the worlds best ever competition surfer, but will take on just about anything. Here you'll see just why Kelly Slater has it all, when he takes on Shippies off the cold coast of Tasmania. It's all part of the recent Quiksilver Cypher winter clip releases (similar to the boardies drop back 6 months ago).
SURF CLIP | SOMEWHERE IN WEST AFRICA [19.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | NOT often you hear about smoking waves off the coast of West Africa, but at special times every year the place goes nuts. In this clip Rusty surfer, Vincent Duvignac heads to West Africa catching an awesome swell, good banks and one hell of a free surf session.
SURF CLIP | OAKLEY CREW DOES CALI, BAYWATCH STYLE [12.Aug.2010]

CALIFORNIA, USA – While over at the recent US Open, Oakley filmed its riders as they freesurfed the surrounding areas. This clip (complete with Baywatch intro) includes: Nate Yeomans, Sebastian Zietz, Brent Dorrington and Adam Melling - Does any else think Mello's surfing style is similar to that of Slater? Further do we all agree he looks like 'How I met your Mother's, Neil Patrick Harris?.. cool...
SURF CLIP | SESSION 808 [11.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | We have no idea who these guys are, or where this was filmed, but we were stoked with the edit. It's clean, smooth and looks ace. All filmed on one day by the looks of it, and we have to say the 8th August looked better there then it did here...

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SURF CLIP | FANNING FREESURFING TRESTLES [09.Aug.2010]

TRESTLES BEACH, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Aussie world champ Mick Fanning did his US Open warm-ups at nearby Trestles. Lucky for us he had these free-surfing muck-sessions captured on film...
SURF CLIP | SLIDIN' WITH RYAN BURCH [05.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | Ryan Burch chats on why nothing compares to sliding. Spending time discussing the feeling that comes with finless surfing, along with speed and maneuverability. Burch knows his stuff and the kid knows how to slide. Check it...
SURF CLIP | TAJ & FANNING FREE-SHREDDING J-BAY [04.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | Watching this clip, it's hard to believe anyone stood a chance against aussies Taj Burrow and Mick Fanning at J-Bay’s recent Billabong Pro. This J-Bay free-surfing exposé took place in the event's lead-up. Fanning’s turns are particularly explosive, while TB's tube-time is also quite impressive too – enjoy.
SURF CLIP | TAJ BURROW & FRIENDS GO TO AIR [04.Aug.2010]

SURF CLIP | Taj Burrow, Chippa Wilson and a few other suspects show us why aerial surfing is where it's at. Put Riley Blakeway behind the lens and the editing and you've got yourself one hell of a clip that you'll want to watch over and over again...

RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...
RAD CLIP | OUR WORLD AT 100FPS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | We froth on Surfing, MX, skateboarding, parkour and really anything that has to do with movement. In the world we love over a thousand things happen within a second, and in this clip the world is slowed down to a pace that allows you to see beyond what you ever thought was happening. Get ready for a feast of the senses. This be gold!
RAD CLIP | CANDID ANDY [17.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | Once again Billabong has tippy-toed the tightrope of cringe in the latest instalment from its ‘I surf because..’ campaign. However, there’s much to like about this latest edition featuring Andy Irons. Irons comes across anything but brash and cocky, he actually seems quite humble. Shit.
RAD CLIP | ARTISTIC SERENITY [09.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | Steve Dewell has put together some amazing lifestyle footage from the year that's past while on the hunt for surf. This is one of those clips where you take 5 in your busy day, sit back and hit play. We think it's a must especially on those cold and hard monday mornings...

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FILM TRAILER | NOW BY RILEY BLAKEWAY [01.Sep.2010]

FILM TRAILER | When I first heard Riley Blakeway and Chippa Wilson were working together on a new project I almost lost it. Chippa Wilson, one of the most progressive free surfers of our time and Riley 'Hollywood-maker' Blakeway have come together with the support of Analog to create a dope new film, NOW - a film about living... a film about now... If the trailer is anything to go by, this...
FILM TRAILER | FLYING FRENCHMAN [17.Aug.2010]

FLYING FRENCHMAN | This little clip displays quite a lofty Alley Oop via Air France pilot, Christophe Allary. Allary is joined by countrymen Thomas Joncour, Vincent Duvignac and Arthur Bourbon in an upcoming surf film ‘Darwin Island: Wild Evolution Surfing’. Coming out this month, the film explores unique breaks around the Galapagos Islands. Should be a goody...
MOVIE TRAILER | THEY CAME FROM.. [12.Aug.2010]

MOVIE TRAILER | They came from.. we have no idea, but we like it. A damn sweet trailer to a film that is free to view online at anytime. That's right, just head to http://vimeo.com/6881542 and you've got yourself a free 45min feature film. Sicknuts..
MOVIE TRAILER | WHO IS J.O.B. (JAMIE O'BRIEN) [30.Jul.2010]

MOVIE TRAILER | There are filters between me and you. Unless you know me like my Dad does, assume you don't know me. I am more than what the filters let you see. And less. WhoisJOB is my attempt to talk directly. Through my art, video. Its taken me 3 years to create an hour without filters. When its done, please watch. Then hate. Or love. Or ignore. Or whatever.

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MOVIE TRAILER | NOWHERE [23.Jul.2010]

MOVIE TRAILER | Pronounced (Now Here) "so sick! as soon as I saw it on the website I sat here and clicked refresh until it was made public! love the snow skate kickflip, the massive bail on pyramid, and everything else." - Another stoked customer!!!
TRAILER | DEEPER [19.Jul.2010]

TRAILER | A new big mountain snowboard film featuring Jones with a handpicked group of elite riders including Jonaven Moore, Travis Rice and Xavier De Le Rue, who set out to conquer the best lines without the limited assistance of snowmobiles, helicopters or lifts...
MOVIE TRAILER | IDIOSYNCRASIES [16.Jul.2010]

SURF MOVIE TRAILER | An exploration of unique minds in surfing. Starring Richard Kenvin, Andrew Kidman, Lance Ebert, Christian Beamish, Tom, Leeann, Frank and Pat Curren, Bill and Josh Mulcoy...
SURF MOVIE | JERSEY BROS [15.Jun.2010]

SURF MOVIE | A Surfing Life and the South Jersey Stoke is a documentary about the Jersey surf culture. It doesn’t have the swagger of New York, the easy confidence of California, or the timeless spirit of Hawaii. This is New Jersey, the Garden State, a state of consciousness. Looks good...

RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...
RAD CLIP | OUR WORLD AT 100FPS [22.Aug.2010]

RAD CLIP | We froth on Surfing, MX, skateboarding, parkour and really anything that has to do with movement. In the world we love over a thousand things happen within a second, and in this clip the world is slowed down to a pace that allows you to see beyond what you ever thought was happening. Get ready for a feast of the senses. This be gold!
SKATE VIDEO | KILIAN MARTIN IS WAY COOL [21.Jun.2010]

SKATE VIDEO | Kilian Martin shows his new style of skate. One foot manuals, handstand to kick flip, charlie chaplan grinds and more. This will will leave your head spinning...
LANDSCAPE ALTERED | EPISODE 1 [16.Apr.2010]

Episode 1 has hit, and it's pretty sweet. Kai is a filming and editing genius to say the least, and the surfers all put on a freak show. We're amped to see what comes in the next 3 installments. Stay tuned...

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SWALLOWED | BY JEREMY ASHER LYNCH [01.Mar.2010]

More Jeremy Asher Lynch gold. This time a cool look at a punchy wedge that loves to swallow all those that come near her. With a funky soundtrack and retro editing techniques, JAL has dropped a bomb...
ISENSEVEN | A UNIQUE SHORT FILM [26.Feb.2010]

"Times" is a self-contained short-clip by Isenseven. The clip contains a collection of footage gathered throughout the winter season through Munich as well as in Berlin, New York, Tokyo, Bejing, Portland, Barcelona and many other places. Simply awesome...
STRANGER THAN FRICTION [19.Feb.2010]

Filmed on one winter day, Ryan Burch lays into his 4'10" block of styrofoam. He took a saw to a soft top surfboard blank and voila- no fins, no resin or fiberglass, no stringer, no leash... just a square chunk of foam. More shenanigans coming soon via the new surf film "stoked and broke" a surfari epic on zero dollars.
THE ALTERNATE | VALLA SURFBOARDS [09.Feb.2010]

Here's a look at the varied craft that Sage Joske & the team at Valla Surfboards have been riding lately. Introducing the Vice & the Vector, as well as the four fish models & alaias that have previously been documented in the first Valla Promo. This is dope!

Battle for Survival and Big Upsets as Billabong Pro Tahiti Gets Underway

After seven, consecutive lay days, the Billabong Pro Tahiti commenced action today, and the world’s best surfers unleashed a barrage of high-fi performances on glassy three-to-four foot (1.5 metre) barrels on offer at Teahupoo.

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Swell Arrives for Billabong Pro Tahiti Round 1 Start at Teahupo’o

TEAHUPOO, Taiarapu/Tahiti (Monday, August 30, 2010) – The swell has kicked up over night, and with pulsing three-to-four foot (1.5 metre) waves on offer, the Billabong Pro Tahiti will finally commence with Round 1 hitting the water at 6:30am.

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TravelSIM Team Australia Make A Perfect Start to Their Panama ISA World Masters Surfing Championship Campaign

TravelSIM Team Australia has made a perfect start to their Panama ISA World Masters Surfing Championship campaign, posting four wins on the opening day of competition.

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Backside Floater - Advanced Technique

Speed is the key factor to pulling off a sick floater, and you want a lot of it...
Camera Spray - Intermediate Technique

Next time you're in the line-up and the photog's are out, line it up to get a rad...
Board Selection - Beginner Technique

As a learner you should always start on a softboard (known as foamies). Foamies...

Core Strength Training #7

This will challenge all of your core muscles to maintain balance and stability in a moving...
Upper Body Training #3

Shoulder fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of a solid surfing session. If you build...
Yoga for Surfers with Peggy Hall #1

First, yoga works on the physical level to improve your strength, flexibility, stamina...