Respect to Freddy P.
Has it already been a week since one of the greats of our sport has retired? Such is our world now with the news and current affairs having a far swifter expiry date that we can dismiss one of our own so flippantly and no…
Trying to Explain the Stoke
How do you explain to someone who doesn’t surf and has never felt the power of waves what it feels like? For any surfer who lives a life surrounded by ‘surf civilians’, there is the constant need to explain things. This s…
Rubber, what is it good for?
What has happened to the wetsuit? Comparing modern suits, old suits, the difference and if it does or does not matter. A short history of wetsuits.
The Best Of The Best...Tokoro
Wade Tokoro is the understated master of Hawaiian surfboard shapers. He shapes for a handful of the Hawaiian greats including Keanu Asing, Jamie Obrien, Sunny Garcia, the list goes on. We catch up with Wade and attempt to…
The Inner Bunker - Johnny on Trestles
Everyone knows it will happen, everyone expects it, the world’s best place for Filipe Toledo to make a bid for the world title starts on the 9th Sept. The surf media is filled with expectations for the young Brazilian to …
Talent Not Wasted
Johnny talks to Chris Dowie, an incredible human who one day decided he was going to be a big wave photographer and not at just any wave, how about 'The Right' in Aus?!. Chris talks about the struggle of getting into the …
North Devon Surf Edit
Here’s a nice little surf vid, filmed in North Devon for Saltrock. Featuring Ladies British long board champion Claire Smail and local surfer Katie Clark. Great production from Simon Cotter from RUWAC Productions.
Jaxon Surfboards : Homespun sticks made by you.
Ever fancied learning how to build your own surfboard from scratch? Jaxon Surfboards are based near Helston in Cornwall and they make this dream come true. With tailor built packages, the chance to stay on-site and in the…
Surf Doctor : Lesson One, Choosing your first board.
How many people go into a surf shop with no idea of what surfboard they want or need, get sold the wrong one or just choose the nicest looking stick. Well here is all the information you need to help you make an informed …
Life Through SLOMO’s Eyes
I was first introduced to Mission Beach during high school when I’d go there to compete in NSSA surf contests. I never did particularly well there, but I will always look back on those weekends with fondness. It was my fi…
Can Adam West Save Us?
The recent shark attack at Jbay has got the public biting their nails, so what’s the solution? We know one other man who has fought a shark a survived, Adam West, lets have a look and see how he did it.
Kelly Connolly – Everyday Surfboards
There are not many female surfboard shapers out there so we take some time celebrate one of the best. Kelly Connolly specialises in making amazing peices of art that also just happen to surf really well and has the intens…
An Under Rated Man
Moroccan born Jerome is the definitive charger/nomad who hunts wild boar, tows into 30ft plus and can grab a 15 second barrel with his eyes shut. You what to know what makes this really annoying is he is probably a nice g…
Dane Zaun on the Job of Free Surfing
Apparently free surfing is harder than it looks. We listen while Dane tells us why he loves to be on the free surf side of things and has ditched the competition jersey.
Slyde Handboards - An Alternative View
We talk to Steve Stewart who makes the best Handboards on the Planet. Steves company, Slyde, have been at the top of the game for some time and he shares some secrets of how and when to use the different shapes, what the …
Jordys Shocker
Jordy Smith is out of the competition in Tahiti due to injury again, this marks the worst year he has had by far and will put him well below the cut off point for re-qualifying next year. Jordy talks about his injuries an…
The Big Green Money Making Clothing Conundrum Machine
Taking a look at surf brands like Kelly Slaters new Outerknown and breaking down what they stand for, where the money goes, who is benefiting and what we should really consider as 'sustainable'. Is paying 185 dollars for…
Obsession and Rejection – The Religion of Surfing
A quick rant about how we look at beginners, right or wrong and how we should embrace those that embrace our sport.
Why I will Bike to Surf for One Year.
In January of 2014, I read an article on The Inertia that resonated with me, and has since led to me making a radical reversal in my priorities and the way I live my life. The article, written by Tim Baker, is titled Lett…
The Standing Wave Scene in Munich
Some info about the standing wave at Munich airport right now until the 23rd August, nightsurfing, comps and finally a little update on the Surf Snowdonia Project which is also open as of August 1st.