Winter tides, cold comforts

Winter tides, cold comforts

“Part of surfing these remote locations is that you’re in some of the most dramatic settings in the world” Irish big wave surfer Conor Maguire gushes on surfing in Ireland.

This latest content drop from Red Bull features Ireland’s top big wave surfer, Conor Maguire, describing the magnetic pull of surfing in Ireland. The short documentary is a visual feast of some of the gnarliest wave conditions on the planet as Maguire rides some of Ireland’s biggest slabs; Mullaghmore, Riley’s and Aileen’s.

Maguire talks about the majesty of the whole experience stating that “when you’re actually in the water, surfing is only half of the experience, you’re looking back at these sheer cliffs that feel like the edge of the world”. He recounts the energy of the place from the roaring seas to the rich history engrained within the practically untouched Irish landscapes making the perilous hikes down huge cliffs and switch-backing goat trails worthwhile.

Mikey February

Mikey February

Sonic Souvenirs is a series of portraits that takes us on an exploration of art, music and surfing with Mikey February. Our first episode trails Mikey close to home journeying up and down the East and West coast of South Africa. A spiritual – almost mystical visual experience with his natural environment. 

Nordic Rippers

Nordic Rippers

This film features the best surfers and spots in Scandinavia and captures the stoke that occurs. This project was made by @felix.golden, filmed during 2020.

Main Surfers
-Shannon Ainslie
-Jeff Roussel/Beachday
-Luca Guichard
-Mikael Brodschöll
-Felix Golden

Wade Carmichael & C-Skins

Wade Carmichael & C-Skins

Wade in action, Ireland Photo: @sharpysurf

The Ink has dried; Australian Powerhouse Wade Carmichael cements his relationship with wetsuit manufacturer C-Skins for three more years.
Championship tour regular Wade has spent the last three years head-to-head with the worlds best and has consistently stood out with his awe-inspiring brand of power surfing, winning Rookie of the year as a freshman in 2018 and consolidating his position on the tour, regularly placing in the top 10 through-out 2019.
Wade couldn’t be happier about remaining in the C-Skins fold. “I’m super stoked to be continuing the relationship with an awesome wetsuit company run by great people.” says the humble 28 year old. “The wetsuits have always performed so well for me, so I feel really confident jumping back into them.”
As an elite surfer, Wade understands the importance of having the proper hardware around him – “Having full faith in my equipment is so important to me. Wearing C-Skins wetsuits on the colder stops on tour gives me a real advantage and great confidence to perform at my peak.”
“Wade continues to be a great fit for C-Skins,” explains Mark Brown, Technical Director at C-Skins. “Wade has always enjoyed wearing our suits, and his feedback to our design team has helped to move our products forwards, so we’re stoked to have him staying on.”
Both Wade and C-Skins are looking forward to an exciting future ahead.

Slow It Down

Slow It Down

Slow it down to 300 frames per second with John John, sit back and slide easy into the weekend with the style master Mr Florence, nice.

France On Fire

France On Fire

The surf conditions were incredible this winter in France, and with the pandemic, all of the best locals surfers were there to put on a show.

In the water: @floresjeremy @joanduru @marclacomare @mikypicon @vincentduvignac @pvlaborde_osteo @ sampiter40 @leo_havion @paulczart @kg_surfer @aritz_aranburu @remiarauzo