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Flitting between awesome waves at Aileens and Nelscott Reef is all in a week's work for Ireland's big-wave master Al Mennie. Words: Al Mennie Photos: Al Mennie, Gary McCall, Larry Jansky, Richard Hallman

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

...in the age of the programmable hand. San Diego's Josh Hall explains why he has chosen to tread the well-worn path of hand-shaping, in conversation with Andy Smith. Photos: Garrett Highhouse, T. Colla, Ryan Tatar

Crime and punishment, it's all relative. A brush with the law is nothing more for most of us than a speeding fine or curt telling off, but we're a very privileged bunch... Words & photos: Carly Lorente

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

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

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Shoot from the hip

December 13, 2009 | Words By: angela

opener4John Isaac and his crew of hot dogs and hep cats at the Revolver Surf Emporium have their fingers firmly on the pulse of Kernow’s surf culture.

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From Brazil | Serie Waves

December 08, 2009 | Words By: angela

sunset1Check out Tom Veiga’s latest work – Serie Waves, a collection of art “inspired by sensations and feelings I get from the sea, wind, the sun’s heat and the movement of the waves, as well as places I knew and other places that I still want to know”.

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NEW Drift playlist launches

December 07, 2009 | Words By: angela

pilgrimmanWork getting under your skin? Why not suck your employer’s bandwidth dry with the Drift playlist? The hours will fly by and it’ll soon be five o’clock.

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2nd Zürich Zine Sezession

December 06, 2009 | Words By: angela

zine-openIf you’re anywhere near Zurich on 13 December, do drop into this one-day-only gathering of the finest minds in alt & indie publishing - officially known as the 2nd Zürich Zine Sezession.

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Surf jumble tomorrow

December 04, 2009 | Words By: angela

jumble-openDon’t forget to pop along to the surf jumble at St Merryn Village Hall, Cornwall tomorrow from 10am. We’ll be there with the Drift cake stall, stacked with all manner of edible lovelies and some rare, vintage Drift back issues. Get them while they’re hot!

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Capturing beauty

December 04, 2009 | Words By: angela

openerSurf photography – good surf photography – somehow communicates all those complex, complicated and unique experiences we have in the ocean. Luciano Burin talks to leading Brazilian photographer Marcio David about the digital vs analogue debate and how to stand out from all the other snappers in an overcrowded line-up…

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Switch-Foot II in the UK

November 29, 2009 | Words By: angela

open2Get it while it’s hot – the Revolver surf emporium is the ONLY place you can get your mitts on a copy of Andrew Crockett’s glorious, gorgeous ‘Switch-Foot II’. Luckily for everyone outside of Cornwall, they’ve made it into the 21st century with an online shop.

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We love tea

November 25, 2009 | Words By: angela

shayne-houseCornwall’s Mr T, aka Shayne House, has mastered his new Macbook and put together a lovely short film of Saturday’s little shindig. It made us chuckle…

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The aftermath

November 24, 2009 | Words By: angela

beer and cakeThe dust has settled, we’ve almost caught up on missed sleep, and all evidence of the Drift party has been cleared away. Well, almost all. Visitors to the Howies store in Bristol may notice a lingering aroma of beer…

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Bring & buy!

November 17, 2009 | Words By: angela

jumble-openHave a clear out and make some cash at the Surf Jumble, on 5 December at St Merryn Village Hall, Cornwall. Or if you prefer shopping to selling, pop along and pick up a bargain – it’s the perfect antitdote to a credit-crunch Christmas…

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