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    Pacific Chase

    Chasing big swell around the Pacific this winter with John John Florence, Mark Healey and Nate Behl to name ...

    On March 29, 2015 / By Ross
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    Things you didn’t know about Bob…

    Drift had the great opportunity to sit down with surf stalwart Bob (Lefty) Phillips. Bob is an internationally recognised ...

    On January 29, 2015 / By Tom
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    Jordy Smith turns year around with win at the Hurley Pro

    South Africa’s Jordy Smith turned his year around after beating John John Florence and taking a last-minute win at ...

    On September 19, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    #TBT Trestles, “Only Seventeen”

    A look back at the now golden boy of the ASP tour, Trestles. The ex-military training ground was off-limits ...

    On September 18, 2014 / By Ross
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    Quarterfinalists decided at the Hurley Pro

    John John Florence surfed one of the most flawless heats in ASP history today, marking himself as the man ...

    On September 18, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    Mind-boggling performances as the Hurley Pro continues

    After four consecutive lay days the Hurley Pro was back on, with the first eliminations being dealt. Excellent overhead ...

    On September 17, 2014 / By Louis Hall
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    New Footage: Laird Hamilton shooting the pier on a massive wave

    We covered this story a few days ago but now better new footage has come to light. Watch as ...

    On September 4, 2014 / By Tom
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    Southern California pumps

    This week surfers in Southern California were treated to some unseasonably good swell courtesy of Hurricane Marie. ‘Big Wednesday’ ...

    On August 31, 2014 / By Ben
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    Back to basics

    Dave Schauber is keeping it real with his new film and admits taking it back to the old-school. “No ...

    On June 9, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    Placid Acid

    Michael Ciaramella dropping a fine edit from Southern California, North Baja and Nicaragua. Michael took full advantage of the ...

    On June 8, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    British Army Vs US Military in surf off!

    Yes you read that right. The UK squaddies stopped Army manoeuvres, packed their flasks of tea and flew out ...

    On June 6, 2014 / By Jack
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    Surfing 1940s

    A peak into the past with dramatic news presentation. Vintage surfing from the Pacific coastline of the 40s. ...

    On March 26, 2014 / By Staff Writer
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    Alex Knost - California Summer

    Alex Knost sliding his way through another California Summer. ...

    On November 27, 2013 / By Ben
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    Cross pollination

    Our US crew have just published a gorgeous set of photos from NorCal designer/photographer/musician John Ryan. So if you ...

    On January 27, 2010 / By Angela
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    Sharing is cool

    There are so many important and influential films, books and pieces of music out there, and so many new ...

    On October 7, 2009 / By Rich
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    inspiration too

    Good strong espresso and another coffee table surf book. ...

    On August 6, 2009 / By Chris P
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    inspiration

    I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites. ...

    On July 27, 2009 / By Chris P
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    SuperHaole

    SuperHaole is an unemployed surfer and photographer based in San Clemente, CA. He has missed quite a few set ...

    On July 3, 2009 / By Angela
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    Thelo Aiken

    From San Francisco to Bali, here are a few shots from Mr Thelo Aiken. ...

    On July 2, 2009 / By Angela

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