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August, 2006
João Guedes
Born in Cascais, João moved to Porto with his family shortly afterwards and started surfing with his dad at four-years-old. He still lives in Portugal’s second city, close to some classic empty line-ups and far away from the big crowds. The drawback to that is being away from the best surfers in the main surfing areas; Lisbon, Cascais, Ericeira, and Peniche.
Posted on August 27, 2006 @ 2:51 PM
LETTING GO
All the story on KS’s 7th ASP World Title winning season, the ups and downs, the doubts, the mind battles. A must-have documentary about what is hence surf history.
Posted on August 25, 2006 @ 4:17 PM
Jose Gregorio’s Mixtape
Tunes to gear you up before, and help you wind down after a day in the waves.
Posted on August 19, 2006 @ 4:08 PM
Old Caledonia
On a Wednesday afternoon recently Timo and myself found ourselves wheeling luggage across a hot Bordeaux airport car park. Our destination was Thurso, Scotland’s famous righthander and host of the 2006 O’Neill Highland Pro.
Posted on August 19, 2006 @ 3:03 PM
Duru the Damager
You can tell Joan Duru is serious about his surfing. He has the support of his whole family too, who continuously drive him around from spot to spot, videoing him for later scrutiny. As a member of the best surf club in France with one of the finest beach breaks in the world on his doorstep, it’s plain to see why a successful pro career is in the making.
Posted on August 17, 2006 @ 2:37 PM
My Eyes Won’t Dry
Californian tube hound Brian Conley and friends embark on the massive 4wd Hurricane Hunter (environmentalists look away now) for the ultimate road trip, surfing the sickest pits in places like Baja, West Australia, and Tahiti.
Posted on August 17, 2006 @ 2:24 PM
Learn to Surf: The Fundamentals with Andy Irons
The very basics of surfing explained, from understanding your equipment to catching your first waves, including tips on surf etiquette, understanding breaking waves, paddling and finding your stance. All with 3x World Champ Andy Irons.
Posted on August 17, 2006 @ 2:23 PM
Signing Off
It can be like being in a 24-hour petty station late at night trying to decide between the Snickers, Mars, Twix, Lion Bar or Boost… and then suddenly the Toffee Crisp comes into the equation. Not easy.
Posted on August 17, 2006 @ 1:19 PM
Eurojem: La Graviere
The first thing you’re going to notice when you paddle out when the first bit of whitewater hits you is the power of the wave, it packs a punch. Bear in mind that even on smallish days, every wave that breaks here can snap your board, so pick your waves carefully.
Posted on August 16, 2006 @ 2:28 PM
Mundaka Madness - Part Four
Doggie and Pipe's explosive European surf trip continues here!