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

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott

Looking to the future with an eye firmly on the past, Tom Wegener has reintroduced the transport of kings to surfing's elite. His boards are works of art, but it's his veg patch that really floating Tom's boat right now... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn

When the ‘Apocalypse Now’ film crew packed up and left the Philippine coastal town of Baler, they left one important item behind – a surfboard. More than 30 years on and this quiet backwater is home to a stoked crew of welcoming locals. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

God Went Surfing with The Devil is a film by Alex Klein, which documents the war-torn region of Gaza. At a time when tensions are high, this film investigates the attitudes and aspirations of a small pocket of people where surfing removes socio-political divisions and lets the ocean carry their aspirations for peace.


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The best goods | TWOTHIRDS

July 29, 2010 |  Words By:

TWOTHIRDS TWOTHIRDS was established in San Sebastian, the heart of the Basque Country, in the year 2010. Its founders started a surf-inspired street label to be set apart from others. A brand that stands for pure design, high quality sustainable fabrics and a deep connection to the ocean. More than a green brand we see TWOTHIRDS as the blue company.

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No more fish…

July 29, 2010 |  Words By: Clare

End of the Line It’s late on a Tuesday evening. There’s nothing else on. I glance through the EPG and settle on More4 where a chance encounter with a documentary film changes my dinner decisions forever…

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Vice Meets Mat Hoffman with Johnny Knoxville

July 28, 2010 |  Words By:

Yeah I know, it’s not surf. But shit, some people get so big that they transcend the sport, like Slater or Hawk. And it’s got Knoxville. In this episode of VBS Meets, Vice sits down with Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville and Mat Hoffman, the hero in their new documentary The Birth of Big Air and a latter-day Evel Knievel of BMX bikes.

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Grey Whale Sessions

July 28, 2010 |  Words By:

Grey Whale Sessions is a surf film by Greenlight and Woodshed Films featuring Keith Malloy, Garrett “G. Love” Dutton, Tyler Warren and Chris Christenson.

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Fusion: a barrel-fest of epic proportions

July 27, 2010 |  Words By: Chris P

Brit filmaker Ross Johns unleashes his first solo effort. It could be the best showcase of British surfing and British waves seen to date

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SAS 20th anniversary beach clean tour

July 26, 2010 |  Words By:

This August, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in association with the Quiksilver Foundation & myGames (powered by v), will be hitting the road with the biggest beach clean tour in its history.

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New boards from Neil Randall

July 24, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

if6was9 In between custom orders the if6was9 crew have made a few stock boards so you can see what they do.

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Thomas Campbell and Micah Mattson in Brazil

July 23, 2010 |  Words By:

Jair Bortoleto heard through the grapevine that Tmoe and Micah Mattson (brother of Mattson 2 Jared) were coming to Brazil to attend the Transfer art show in Sao Paulo. He thought he’d invite them to stay and shared a weekend of waves, skate and pizza with them.

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