Since taking his first North Shore Bodysurfing Championship as a high schooler in 1974, no one has established themselves better in bodysurfing like Mark Cunningham. In this episode of Inner-Views presented by VSTR, Mark reminisces on choosing the path of a simple life on the North Shore of Oahu as a lifeguard and waterman.
Not many people are aware of the lasting devastation and precarious state of Japan’s Fukashima Nuclear Plant because the country’s officials have been tight-lipped since last year’s devastating tsunami. Japanese surfers are often left wondering if going surfing is causing them irreversible harm.
Our Man Kepa has just returned from an amazing trip to Angola. Over the next few weeks vstr.com will be featuring the short films he has made documenting his travels.
An interview by John Moore with Chris Gentile of Pilgrim Surf + Supply. John Moore is responsible for VSTR product development, Chris helped us launch VSTR in NYC earlier this year at Pilgrim.
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Rusty Long has become a fixture in the world of big wave surfing. While tow surfing has taken the mainstage over the past decade, he and his brother Greg have been pushing the limits of paddling into waves.
Underneath the Golden Gate Bridge
A nostalgic glance back at San Francisco surfer Jimmy Holt
Mentawai Dreaming
Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe uncover the isolation and challenges of the Mentawai Islands, and consider the challenge of balancing tourism and sustainability.
The life of Jai
Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity
El Mar, Mi Alma
A visual love song to the surf blessed land of Chile.
Be Breizh!
Mark Sankey and Alexa Poppe explore the underrated delights that Brittany has to offer.
Taiwan untouched
Neil Armstrong gives us a taste of what to expect.
Pismo Beach. For better or worse
Dan Hamlin and Jeff Pfost contribute a photo essay on Kelly Slater's worst wave.
Tyler Warren Experiments
Tyler Warren pilots a steady course through the hype.
Castles made of sand
Sam Widdows swaps London for Nicaragua, and finds an entirely different tube ride.
Dont Jump Off the Pier
A brief history of surfing in the north-east of England.
Forty Bonzer Years
Malcolm Campbell lists fourty notable things to represent the forty years of the Bonzer.
Mission: possible
Portugal explodes onto the global big wave circuit.
