Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

Tyler Warren's star is burning bright; his images feature prominently in magazines and his name's on everyone's lips right now, yet he pilots a steady course through the hype. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Kyle MacLennan

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

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

...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

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


There’s something about Vans

November 20, 2009 | Words By:

vans-small
The shoes I mean, not the utility vehicle!
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A Sense of Balance

November 16, 2009 | Words By:

driftflagsIt’s been with a certain sense of mild amusement that i’ve watched the gentrification of Watergate Bay over the last few years.

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Happy Faces

November 13, 2009 | Words By:

driftpaul-waxingThere’s something special about the first day of a new swell…. FULL STORY »

a certain ratio..

October 09, 2009 | Words By:

waiting1It struck me today, how little time i actually spend surfing

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sunset sessions

September 17, 2009 | Words By:

pict0009You gotta love autumn…… FULL STORY »

one is all you need…

July 11, 2009 | Words By:

There’s an old bumper sticker, seen around California a few years ago: ‘One Fin, One God, One Country’.

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