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July, 2007
Jeremy’s Spoken
A word in your ear with 2007 WCT Rookie sensation Jeremy Flores
Posted on July 09, 2007 @ 12:43 PM
Flow
How a man called Al Merrick has deeply influenced history of modern surfing through shaping and a father-toson relationship with the very best surfers in the world. A journey through the life of surfing super heroes’ most influential mentor.
Posted on July 08, 2007 @ 12:56 PM
HOW TO: Get a Rounded Off Fin Screw Out
While modern surfing technology strives to constantly improve itself, there are occasions when one of surfing’s convenience innovations go awry, and a rounded off fin screw is one such occasion. Anyone who’s ever done this will recognize the heart-sinking agony when the fin key turns freely, ineffectively in a hole worn by time, tide and whatever else. Add to this the time pressure of needing to make a flight, a tide or wind window, an ill-timed misadventure with that little piece of metal can seriously fuck up your day.
Posted on July 05, 2007 @ 2:38 PM
Mario Azurza
"Mario's got a really smooth style," reckons friend, team-mate and fellow Zarautz homeboy Aritz Aranburu, speaking in the office of the town's surfclub. "He’s really good at reading the wave, good positioning, and with how skinny he is, he surfs like Rob Machado." (Mario laughs).
Posted on July 02, 2007 @ 10:17 AM
Let’s Talk About Jetskis
The jetski or PWC (personal water craft) has brought about some major changes in surfing in recent years from wave size ridden, photographic angle and rescue capabilities. But if one of surfing’s fundamental pleasures is being immersed in nature, isn’t that kinda hard with the roar of an engine and the nostril-stinging aroma of gasoline?