The Spanish phrase tesoro enterrado translates in English to “buried treasure.” In this 20 minute video by Bay Area local Perry Gershkow, presented by needESSENTIALS, the significance of the title is obvious. Torren Martyn taps into a tubefest goldmine south of the US/Mexico border with his trademark approach on twin fin set ups. If you’re […]
Most surf wax is made from petrochemical based materials like paraffin. While there are organic options out there, they tend to be overlooked by the mainstream surf population. Most of us who surf (there are millions these days) apply paraffin based wax to our boards repeatedly, building up a grippy base, before scraping it off, […]
The …Lost Mayhem arsenal runs deep. How deep? Just ask Mason Ho, a man who recently tested six distinct shapes in and around the Bukit Peninsula. Captured here, in Temple of the …Lost Stone by Rory Pringle, is 40 minutes of, well, Mayhem. Featuring surfing by Mason Ho, Bruce Irons, Tom Curren, Cheeseburger, and many […]
Perfect empty waves in a West African fishing village, vibrant musical rhythm, and Michael February’s stylish surfing merge seamlessly in this Vimeo Staff Pick from Doomsday. If you want a fresh musical take on the soloist experience click play and enjoy Nu Rythmo. sources and links: Doomsday Nu Rythmo was directed by Sam Smith, filmed […]
Not even a teen yet and Sky Brown is lightyears ahead – in and out of the water and skatepark. She’s also doing positive things in the world. More specifically she has helped draw attention to Skateistan, a nonprofit organization that uses skateboarding to “engage with children, especially girls and youth from low-income backgrounds, giving […]
Overthinking the surf experience is sometimes a misstep. It’s not always necessary to hunt perfect conditions or tap into remote set-ups to enjoy the ocean. Simply grabbing a cruisey board and sliding down a few waves close to home can satiate. For proof, watch this short clip by Morgan Maassen, featuring Trevor Gordon and music […]
The International Ocean Film Festival (IOFF) based in San Francisco has a telling mission – “to save our oceans one film at a time.” While centered on themes related to protecting the environment, the festival offers a wide range of viewer experience. From feature length works such as Dolphin Man, to short documentaries like City […]
It’s not often the ratio of barrels to surfers weighs in a positive direction at a crowded spot like Sandspit. It does happen though. Winter is sometimes good like that. Flushing out crowds, setting up the sand, and ushering in a wealth of swell. For an inspiring glimpse of wintery California magic check out Jeff […]
It’s always intriguing when a film editor’s style reflects that of their subject in a meaningful way. Matt Kleiner’s piece, This Time Yesterday, slices through and connects sections of nature laden cinematography in a mode congruent with Asher Pacy’s fluid twin fin surfing. Throw in some bluesy guitar riffs by the likes of Tommy Guerrero […]
Unless you live in the tropics and have no intention of venturing out, it’s time to dig deep for inspiration when winter arrives. How deep? You decide. Fresh water, tidal bores, wave pools, novelty spots – the options for hunting down a fresh take on the surf experience are limitless. In Weird Waves Season 1: […]