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Rob Lion of Royal Surfboards and Paul Smith of Glide Surfboards in Cork, Ireland meet with Zephaniah Carrigg, purveyor of functional and beautiful surf craft, on a recent visit to the island. Photos: Danny O'Callaghan

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

The alaia has become something of a shining star in recent years. Mark Sankey shares a photo essay of Cornish alaia riders. Photos: Lionel Duffau, taken at Crantock and Bundoran.

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and Jamie Bott


Kelly Slater in 3D Supertelly

May 21, 2010 | Words By: Howard

ultimate_wave_3d As if you hadn’t seen enough of the little scamp, he’s now popped up in three dimensions all over our surfing cinemas.


Featuring at the Surfilm Festibal 2010, in Donastia, Northern Spain, this is the latest offering from the most thoroughly sponsored man on the planet.

Film festival writes, “AMSTEL Surfilm Festibal in collaboration with Quiksilver present The Ultimate Wave Tahiti – 3D featuring Kelly Slater, a Spanish premiere. This 3D film follows Kelly Slater and Raimana Van Bastolaer in their attemp to surf some very serious and hollow pits. It’s a special screening made possible thanks to Cines Príncipe on Thursday June3 at 20h00. And you don’t need to bring your 3D glasses, we’ll lend you some!”

Good news all round then. What’s next? Taj Burrows on dodecahedron waves?


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