Whether surfing or shaping, Ryan Burch’s style is anything but predictable. And why should it be? Open-minded experimentation and freeform expression are well suited to the shifting moods of the ocean. “In conversation with Ryan Burch” by WASTED TALENT explores the concepts behind his unique take on wave riding and building unconventional surfboards. Plus, it […]
“It’s time to set the record straight…” Beastie Boys – More out of necessity than irony I run and stretch on the beach almost every time I surf. With irony, however, presurf workouts in a wetsuit are infinitely better. For proof watch Nate Tyler and Chippa Wilson’s loose approach spliced in with retro exercise videos […]
You can’t not like Coco Ho. She hails from a family of North Shore legends, smiles brighter than most, and throws down jaw dropping style in the water. Although she’s been on tour for a long time she hasn’t yet put together the kind of competitive year she’s capable of. But like a tiger waiting […]
There’s been a lot of surf media focus on Ryan Burch recently. Whether it’s an upcoming part in the next Thomas Campbell surf film, an interview in the latest SURFER magazine, or a profile clothing line with Volcom, he seems to be everywhere right now. And the best thing about a ubiquitous Burch? – regardless […]
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 & […]
Ryan Burch is always at it – constantly testing the outer limits of self-shaped oddities. Asymetricals, rainbow colored fish, and 14 foot gliders, are a few of the designs he’s piloted. Why not take it a step further and go shapeless? In Erik Derman’s short edit Burch goes all the way, surfing what might be surfboard […]
Ryan Burch does not hesitate to get creative. He hand shapes his own experimental boards and surfs them in a style that cannot be imitated. The following video showcases his unique and inspirational approach to drawing lines on everything from fun looking sections to hollow grinders:
The Volcom Pipe Pro, which wrapped up on Thursday, was not only a great barrel riding competition but also an example of how contests can be run with minimal impact to the environment. While the likes of John John Florence, Kelly Slater, Bruce Irons, and event winner Soli Bailey went toe to toe against other […]