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As summer starts shape up, it’s time to put the finishing touches on all those preparations you’ve been making for the warmer months.
180° South trailer
Premièring at the Amstel Surfilm Festibal (June 4-13, 2010) will be Chris Malloy’s new film, following the life of Californian Jeff Johnson, on his quest to climb Pico Corcovado.
Tin Shed – barrels and board testing
Check this video and narrated slideshow from Patagonia on a testing trip to Indonesia.
An inconvenient truth
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…
Queen Bee
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.
inspiration
I am a sucker for coffee table books about surfing and Bend to Baja is one of my favorites.
Substituted by blue
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.
