I’ll wager that each one of us spends a fair amount of money each year on surf gear – so why do we so readily accept poorly made items, obviously designed to buoy up manufacturers’ turnover at our own expense?
This is the story of my Rip Curl F-Bomb wetsuit, of why not all publicity is good publicity, and why we are all encouraged to consume more and conserve less…
Australian longboarder Belinda Baggs’ graceful surfing style makes her one of the most instantly recognisable female gliders. Deeply insightful and highly in tune with nature and her surroundings, her love of the ocean has not only seen her surfing waves all over the world but also try to give a little back, offering help by bringing supplies to communities struggling in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami and acting as an ambassador for environmental awareness.
I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites.
If you haven’t already, check out our feature by Dane Peterson and Belinda Peterson-Baggs, ‘Substituted by blue’. In association with Patagonia, they also documented their trip on film, and it’s well worth a watch simply to revel in the beauty of Belinda’s graceful noseriding.
Siestas & Olas
Dan Wozniak on surf, sand and culture, and getting Tom Wegener into a g-string for ‘Siestas & Olas’.
Three's the magic number
Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine?
Learning curve
Ryan Lovelace talks to Chris Preston about trusting your eyes, hands, and feet, and the weird-hull-alternative-vibe-tree.
Pop culture hangover
Super sliders Al Knost and Tyler Manson give us an insight into their freshest work.
Natural progression
Finished with wood and natural oils, Glass Tiger boards incorporate classic design elements into performance boards.
Surf & culture
Thirty years since they started on the surf/art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd are still rocking it.
