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

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

Chris Brunt chats to west Penwith's prodigal son and professional journeyman Sam Bleakley about his thirst for adventure and love of longboarding. [All photos by Chris Brunt.]

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]

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].


Daily

Fusion… coming soon

October 01, 2009 |  Words By: Chris P

stood-wave-background-brimsA new British surf film is in the making.

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Is This The Beginning Of The End?

October 01, 2009 |  Words By: Niega

the-beginning-of-the-openerI don’t want to be alarmist but could we be on the verge of losing one of our greatest freedoms: self regulation.

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Water technique

October 01, 2009 |  Words By: Angela

blog-openerPainting in watercolour and riding a wave are activities connected within the same essence – making art with water. (Words by Luciano Burin – read this article in its original Portuguese on Luciano’s blog www.surfecult.blogspot.com)

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tee of the month

September 29, 2009 |  Words By: howies

landing_image_booksispower1As from September, T-shirt of the Week will become T-shirt of the Month (just for the colder months). This means we’ll still be bringing out some great tees, but instead of just being available for one week they will now be available for four weeks.

So, to kick things off, this T-shirt of the Month is ‘Books Is Power’ by Andy J Miller

Sam Boex

September 29, 2009 |  Words By: howies

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Our team rider Sam Boex also is a grand designer.  Sam and his brother are in London this week showing their stuff at Tent at the Trueman Brewery on Brick Lane so if your in the area go and say hello, if your not have a look at their site if you like.www.boex.co.uk

The week was a great success and its great to see them getting there stuff  out there.

howies® look

September 29, 2009 |  Words By: howies

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We just lauched a new blog. It’s called howies look.

Everyday after lunch sometime, we will blog an picture from our image server.

So much great stuff doesn’t make the catalogue and it’s a shame to keep it hidden here.

So here it is.

New Autumn 2009 Catalogue ‘super nice’

September 29, 2009 |  Words By: howies

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It’s here and it’s ‘super nice’ 

You can read the online catalogue, just click on ‘super nice

Hi-Shred presents… Cycle Zombies

September 28, 2009 |  Words By: Howard

surf_zombiesOn this episode of Hi-Shredability they are doing something a bit different. Yes it’s still all about the surf. But this isn’t about some famous surfer we’ve all heard of. No, this episode is about kids contributing to the culture and helping to shape the next generation of surf. FULL STORY »