It’s refreshing to see talented surfers emerge from locations that, for a long time, were not on the mainstream surf media radar. Enter players like Elishama Beckford from Jamaica. He’s one of many up-and-coming stand-outs from the island. This clip by Louis Josek offers a sample of the talent surfacing in Jamaica and other islands that may […]
Nat Young is one of a handful of surfers from the central coast of California to compete on the WSL Championship Tour. The area is as unique as the elite surfers who hail from the region. Commute by Perry Gershkow captures both the raw natural geography of the place and some inspired surfing by one […]
Currently positioned at number three in the world, Cortney Conlgue’s got a shot at the world title this year. With the Swatch Pro at Trestles underway, she’ll be looking to further improve her chances in the title race. Her competitive campaign is not stopping her from indulging in some epic freesurfs though. Watch the footage […]
Dane Reynolds is a stand out among stand outs. The speed, height, and power he generates are expressionistic. Air drops into throaty sections, ridiculously giant airs, long fast tubes, and signature rail grab power gouges are emblematic of his style. It’s impossible not to be motivated to push your own limits after witnessing his video […]
The description for OSMO THROMBO – The Lo-Fi B-Movie Of Hi-Fi Shredding on the Volcom Youtube page can’t be outdone so we’ll just quote it here. OSMO THROMBO is a “lo-fi, cult, surf action, adventure, dramatic, sci-fi, fantasy, bro-mantic, comedy, feel good, B-movie of outer limits hi-fi shredding, and interstellar tube time with Ozzie Wright, Mitch Coleborn & […]
A camp fire, twin fin, fishing pole, and vast stretches of coastline are all you need. Asher Pacey offers proof as he keeps it simple and indulges in “Water Over Sand.” This edit by Matt Kleiner and Rhythm offers some fresh angles and inspirational surfing worth viewing. sources and links: Rhythm
Tyler Warren’s Instagram is full of images of intriguing surfboard and fin designs. From retro inspired twin fins, to thrusters, eggs, mid-length single fins and logs, the shapes he’s pushing out into the world are polished with charisma. In a recent video release, “Home,” he puts on an alternative craft riding clinic. In it he […]
When summer conditions are small and inconsistent it makes perfect sense to pull out a log and slide around. In the piece below Nine Narvaez makes the doldrums look appealing as she cross-steps and glides through an abandoned seascape in high definition. It also doesn’t hurt that she does so with style in dreamy weather. […]
“I’m excited any opportunity I have to go in the ocean. Riding a wave is secondary…” – Adam Replogle Frothing on the surf, feeding homeless folks, avoiding sharks, notions of time in a barrel, and raising kids the right way are a few of the subjects expounded on by Adam Replogle in this short bio […]
Sometimes the settings we surf in are as powerful as the surf itself. The color of the water, sky, and backdrop landscapes can stay ingrained in the memory banks like a perfect wave. “Cerulean” by Matt Kleiner offers such a set up. In this Vimeo Staff Pick, Asher Pacey catches fish out in the waves, […]