Paring down your quiver to one surfboard is a tough but intriguing theoretical challenge. Given today’s incredible range of surfboard design though, it’s entirely possible to dream up a board with versatile enough capabilities to handle most reasonably scaled conditions (Hayden Shapes’ Hypto Krypto, Lost’s Quiver Killer, or maybe an MR fish come to mind). […]
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Slow Dance B-Sides
Craig Anderson, Dane Reynolds, Ozzy Wright, Ryan Burch, Rob Machado, Thomas Campbell, Dion Agius, Nate Tyler, some guy on a knee board, a lamp shade, Occy’s presurf warm-up, quality ponchos, and other A-grade B-side super 16mm footage recovered from the cutting room floor makes for inspired viewing. Throw in some intriguing soundscapes and it only […]
Quality Mindsurfing: “Jungle” By Morgan Maassen
In a world where surf movies saturate all media platforms it take a lot to stand out. Jungle by Morgan Maassen manages to do this. With mesmerizing cinematography, a unique editing style, and creative music selections this one transcends your typical video. The diverse cast of surfers featured in it include Marlon Gerber, Lee Wilson, Noa […]
“Fish” The Documentary
Directed by Joseph Ryan, Fish is a documentary that delves deep into the history of a classic surfboard shape. The goal of the film is to take “a look at the origin and impact of the fish surfboard design and then how it would influence surf culture 30 years later.” With surfing and interviews by Steve Lis, Skip […]
2017 Cosmic Creek Video Highlights
Check out video highlights by Jack Coleman and Vissla from the 2017 Cosmic Creek event. For more information about the 2017 Cosmic Creek event click here. sources and links: Vissla Jack Coleman
Rob Machado Styles A Win At The 2017 Cosmic Creek
Cosmic Creek is more of a gathering of the tribe and reflection on retro vibes than full-blown surf competition. The format of the event is unique – requiring entrants in the pro division to draw cards to see who gets first choice of a supply of 1970s and 80s single fin and twinny surfboard designs. […]
“Proximity” – Taylor Steele’s Film Tours Near And Far
Taylor Steele needs no introduction. He’s been dropping culture shaping surf films since the early 1990s. The term “momentum generation” which refers to some of the world’s most influential surfers to come out of the 90s (including Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Taylor Knox, Shane Dorian, Kalani Robb, Benji Weatherly, Ross Williams, Chris Malloy, and Rizal Tanjung), was […]