The first swell of 2022 arrived on the 26th January in Nias - Sorake Beach, the morning started slow, small swell but few hours later it started to pulse! Afternoon unfortunately got a bit windy. The next day was still good but no spectacular size anymore, still amazing waves for the first swell for the Lagundri Bay!
Surfers:
Alfred, Abedi, Lisa, Kevin, Site and many more rippers.
“The surfboard is a constant blending of curves and how they interact with the water. Making those curves feel comfortable, like an extension of your feet and your mind, is so interesting...There shouldn’t be any rules about what a surfboard looks like.” - Matt Parker
Album Surf presents, "Art Form", a surf film directed by Matt Kleiner. Starring Asher Pacey, Josh Kerr, and Matt Parker. All original music by Ryan Kleiner. Additional filming by Dan Scott, Dave Fox, Lachlan Mckinnon, Simon Saffinga, and Jacob Wooden.
Out of the entire ocean, there’s one small stretch of reef that’s become the most significant place in the world of surfing: The Banzai Pipeline. Through the eyes of North Shore lifeguard and bodysurfing legend Mark Cunningham, this is the story of the most dangerous, challenging wave in history and the men and women who helped shape how it was ridden.
Phil Edwards takes the first giant leap over the ledge, forever changing the world of surfing.
Before Gerry, there was Butch. The first to peek behind the curtain, paint on the cave walls and make it out alive.
Gerry Lopez by no means invented style, but he was undoubtedly its master.
A brigade of Australians and South Africans descend on the North Shore with a one-track mind-set: be the best guys at Pipe and Backdoor, by any means necessary.
The Banzai Pipeline is considered one of the most demanding and dangerous waves in the world today. This weekend the Billabong Pro Pipeline kicks off and history will be made as 18 women paddle out in the first ever WCT event at this iconic break. This is the story of the women who have paved the way for this moment. The brave and inspiring female surfers who have dared to push themselves over the edge, wave by wave, one generation at a time. Introducing Pioneers of Pipeline with Coco Ho.
O’Neill are excited to announce the latest addition to Team O’Neill, Kolohe Andino. Born and raised in San Clemente California, Kolohe started out as a successful amateur surfer and holds the record for most NSSA titles won with nine overall. Further developing as a top-tier professional, Kolohe first qualified for the CT in 2012 at just 18 and has enjoyed a successful career both as a competitive and free surfer. From being the first American to qualify for the 2020 summer Olympics in surfing to directing, producing, and starring in his latest film, Reckless Isolation, Kolohe continues to thrive as one of the world’s best and most exciting surfers.
When asked about joining Team O’Neill, Kolohe said,
“The thing that gets me the most excited about the brand is being aligned with a company that has its roots planted in surf. To me, O’Neill feels like one of the most core brands in the world. In my life, everything revolves around surfing and being in the ocean and those two priorities bleed through the O’Neill brand.”
Sitting alongside Jordy Smith, his good friend Ian Crane, and the rest of Team O’Neill, we couldn’t be happier to welcome Kolohe Andino to the team and can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Featuring liquid legend Derek Hynd, originator of surfing finless boards, filmed a few years ago at J- Bay, South Africa. This edit of Kelly and Derek riding the same wave became a hot topic on style and performance between the two and their chosen sleds. Some timeless surfing by the pair, well worth a revisit. Hit play and slide away with two of the finest.
How cold is too cold, cold enough to freeze not only your ass, but your beard off. The Skelton brothers and frozen beards hit up Lake Erie for their first successful ice bearding session! Hipsters beware, the chances of said beards snapping off when frozen is fairly high. Click in for surfings ZZ Top tribute session.
