The Midnight Hour Episode 1: Jack Johnson

The Midnight Hour Episode 1: Jack Johnson

Neither man set out to be a songwriter. Jack could have made it in surfing, and Ryan as a bull rider. In this episode, they find a likeness and a naturalness in one another’s music and the identity searching that lead to their sound. The accident at Pipeline kept Johnson (then 17) out of the water for three months with 150 stitches in his head and several missing teeth. This left  Johnson with little else to do but play the guitar, his 'second' hobby after surfing soon grew into an amazing career. And his new teeth are pretty bitey and whitey also.

RISS. Inside the Life of WSL Champ Carissa Moore

RISS. Inside the Life of WSL Champ Carissa Moore

“RISS.” ushers in a new phase of Carissa’s life while celebrating a comeback that was the culmination of years of emotional searching and hard-won personal strides. It captures the turning point and how the 2019 title race unfolded as a result. “My goal was to peel back layers and show the person behind the athlete,” says the director, Peter Hamblin. “Everyone sees this one perspective of her, and [I wanted] to show the depth of her personality and what a wonderful person she is.” "This is a real look into who I am, as a person, and I hope people are inspired to live authentically, chase their dreams and treat others with love,” says Carissa. “I hope this film is something positive that can be a nice escape for a little while from everything that’s going on." The film will be available on Red Bull TV on May 11th. Visit redbull.com/Riss for updates.

WATCH RISS HERE
Pumping Swell Hits The Wedge

Pumping Swell Hits The Wedge

This was a proper Wedge SSW swell! A little heavy on the west part of the swell, but HEY they're not complaining!  Just thankful that to get out of the house and see the Wedge back at it again!

Flying without Foils

Flying without Foils

Frederick eats all organic compost. Nate invents a cat toy, and John retools a Pinball Wizard into his new shortboard. Featuring @John John Florence @Nathan Florence Wyatt Mchale surfing at home, North Shore, Oahu.

DEADLY PIPELINE WIPEOUTS

DEADLY PIPELINE WIPEOUTS

The Banzai Pipeline, or simply Pipeline is an insane wave, full stop. It’s a playground to some of the best surfers on the planet, but like all good playgrounds you’re gonna fall over at play, once in a while. That shallow reef is not something you want to meet on a regular basis, so take a moment to salute those who do.

Fatal Shark Attack of Surfer in California.

Fatal Shark Attack of Surfer in California.

According to press Ben Kelly a local shaper and surfer "was about 100 yards from shore at Manresa State Beach near Santa Cruz when he was attacked around 1:30 p.m., the California Department of Parks and Recreation said on Sunday."

As it stands the type of shark is yet to be identified. You only have to read Bens bio to get an idea of the passion and love he had for surfing and shaping boards.

"Why do I shape surfboards? Well... it’s something I’ve done since I was a kid. A sort of escape from an overly-productive world to a simpler more creative space! What started as a way to fuel my own surfing passion has now become a way to stoke out my fellow surfers, and that is truly fulfilling to me. It’s the way I have found to give back to others. Thanks for all the support and love along the way!

I am a self-taught shaper bringing the core fundamentals of board building into a fresh new mindset and clean modern feel that works for you! I love the process of creating: taking something raw and formless and making it into something both functional and aesthetic. This involves working directly with surfers where they are at in their surfing journey and equipping them to take the next step.

You should feel stoked each time you enter the water and comfortable on your own board. That is something worth investing in. I invite you to take the next step and venture forward in getting the right board for you.

Thanks for all the support and love along the way!"

Ben Kelly.

Our thoughts go out to his family, all those who new Ben and the Santa Cruz community at this difficult time.