The original seminal surf book Switch-Foot will be back in its third incarnation thanks to a Kickstarter campaign. It is nearly ten years (2005) since the first Switch-Foot book took to the surfing world, creating ripple effects wherever it went.

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

God Went Surfing with The Devil is a film by Alex Klein, which documents the war-torn region of Gaza. At a time when tensions are high, this film investigates the attitudes and aspirations of a small pocket of people where surfing removes socio-political divisions and lets the ocean carry their aspirations for peace.

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)

When the ‘Apocalypse Now’ film crew packed up and left the Philippine coastal town of Baler, they left one important item behind – a surfboard. More than 30 years on and this quiet backwater is home to a stoked crew of welcoming locals. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Meet Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards, whose distinctive decal gets a regular flashing as some of the Gold Coast's best surfers do their thing. Photos & words: Mat Arney

Joe Curren is the surfing equivalent of old growth, his style in the water and behind a lens is deeply rooted, contemplative and quietly powerful. Jair Bortoleto caught up with Joe to talk about family, travel, and shooting analogue in the digital age. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Joe Curren

This is the story of an epic coastal journey from North Germany down to Morocco in an old Fiat Ducato. We documented the trip, the places we saw and the people we met. We called this Gen Süden www.gensueden.com. A project that focuses on being on the road with a van and a surfboard and all the great things that come with it.


Finisterre launch new CWS range


October 03, 2014 | Words By:

finisterre_thumbAfter more then a decade of innovation, the technical apparel specialists have designed a new range, committed to and inspired by the needs of the cold water surfer, allowing them to go deeper and colder, living and surfing in the harshest of environments.
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GoPro Hero4 to be released with a budget version for just £99


October 01, 2014 | Words By:

gopro_thumbThe ultimate action camera that has changed the way we view our lives, not least the surf, is back in a new incarnation. The Hero4.
Available in three models, the H4 has most bases covered with some significant upgrades in power and quality. The flagship camera, the Black edition, shoots in 4K at 30fps. The new Silver edition now features a built in touchscreen, which will save you having to sync the device to your phone to see what is going on. Finally they have launched a new budget version simply called the Hero that comes in at an amazing £99.
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Winners Announced: SUNDRiED T-Shirt and Sunglasses combo


September 22, 2014 | Words By:

sundired_thumbCongratulations to the winners who were picked at random and are announced below.
Drift has teamed up with SUNDRiED to offer readers a chance to win a super-cool organic T-Shirt and Bamboo Sunglasses combo. We have two sets to give away worth £145 each so don’t delay
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Turning the tide with Electric


September 11, 2014 | Words By:

electric_watch_thumbElectric has launched a brand new range of watches based on the classic digitals of the late 70s and early 80s. But that is where the similarity ends as the timepieces have been re-engineered to include modern features such as 100m water resistance, custom stainless hardware and an awesome tide prediction index.
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Going The Distance…


September 11, 2014 | Words By:

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British lifestyle brand Passenger was borne out of a September road trip to the South West coast of England; its founders wanted to create a relaxed style of clothing for people who love board sports, travel and exploring, and as a result spend hours on the road. Passenger Clothing’s top dog Richard Sutcliffe confirms the Passenger ethos: “we want to inspire people to find their own paths, push their boundaries and embrace their own journey, whatever that might be.”
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FINAL WEEK WINNER ANNOUNCED: Northcore Magnetic Wetsuit Hook


September 04, 2014 | Words By:

northcore3_thumbThe team at Northcore have come up with a great new must-have surf accessory and they are giving away one a week for the next month to our lucky readers.
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Have Camera will Travel


August 19, 2014 | Words By:

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There’s no swell he’s surfed, nor photo snapped, nor destination explored, that hasn’t inspired incredible wanderlust, translated through the stunning adventures documented by modern explorer Chris Burkard.
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Awesome new eco-friendly bamboo sunglasses


August 14, 2014 | Words By:

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Bamboozz are a new range of super-cool handcrafted sunglasses that are environmentally friendly, ethical and a fair trade product.

The sunnies offer all of the features you would expect from premium eye protection, including 100% UVA/UVB protection and polarised lenses along with the added bonus of being 100% sustainable and amazingly unique looking.
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