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From Gerry Lopez to machine shaping and the retro scene, Tim Stafford chews the fat with UK surf veteran - and mighty leader of the Foam Asylum - Nigel Semmens

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Nigel Semmens and the Foam Asylum

April 30, 2010 | Words By: Howard

foam_asylum Tim Stafford looks back with Nigel Semmens over his definitive surfing career, and considers his position as one of the finest shapers in the land.

Read our eighteen page encounter with Nigel here

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