What's it really like when you realise you're not going to scratch over that monster wave face. Koa Smith gives an in-depth breakdown of an outer reef big wave surf session with John John Florence. From getting caught inside, to water safety and conquering fears, get an inside look and more in this edit. Click in here.
With the Cyclone season well under way, two of Australia's best east coast waves have been producing the goods. With the boiling pot and Kirra dishing out insane pits for the likes of Nick Vasicek, Chris Zaffis, Brent Dorrington, Dextar Muskins, Dion Atkinson, Kai Hing, Harrison Roach and more. Click into the dredging pits here.
Surfing legend, Laird Hamilton, has become a pioneer of fitness, health and nutrition in his fifties and shows no signs of slowing down. He talks with Joe Rogan about not using age as an excuse for being sedentary, how voluntary suffering is advantageous, and how to find balance in life. We salute you Laird, helluva intense... and we love a montage.
Josh Kerr was riding a 5'2 twin fin at this short, punchy peak on Bali's east coast this week - boosting airs, throwing the fins out and hacking sections at will.
The wind played nice all morning and it was only in the early afternoon that it started to get a bit out of line. Even with a little bump up the face, there was still plenty of shape in it. Joined by his daughter Sierra, and Erin Brooks all on their a-game.
This strange year provided a rare opportunity for Jordy Smith, his first winter at home for 10+ years. This gave Jordy, along with friend and local surf guru Mikey February a chance to load the quiver up and head down the South African east coast for a once in a lifetime surf road trip.
The boys jumped in their Jeep in Durban and cruised down to Cape Town, of course hitting all the spots on offer along the way.
With the recent monster swell that slammed the Hawaiian Islands, the beast that is Pe’ahi, Jaws raised heart rates and expectations. The arena opened up and surfers travelling from near and far for a piece of the action, and some insane tubes. Boils, bumps, airdrops, and some horrendous wipe-outs.
Click into the action, the heavy stuff starts around 9:15, fasten in for a helluva ride.
