A perfect swell met perfectly formed sandbars, making for an insane day of surfing in Hossegor last Sunday, 17th of December.
Surfers: Joan Duru, Benjamin Sanchis, Sam Piter, Charly Quivront, Tristan Guilbaud, Justin Becret, Alain Riou, PV Laborde, Mathieu Agnes, Louis Poupi, Thomas Tribout, Keoni Van Der Bij, Ruben Vitoria, Eder Fuentess, Charles Norris, Hugo Moula...
Filming: @ripitup.fr
Additional footage: @tfvrtt
‘Vacuum’ the latest visual portrait from director Kai Neville, offers a captivating visual collage of the Epokhe surf team. Collected from various locations around the globe, these clips provide a kaleidoscopic depiction of their world. Shot primarily around beloved home breaks, the film captures iconic footage of the team in action. While showcasing familiar faces, the film also introduces fresh talent, punctuated by a reverent tribute to the previously unseen archives of OCCY, thoughtfully curated by Jack McCoy. ‘Vacuum’ is a sensory banquet of surf action.
Thanks to Kalani Robb and Cheyne Magnusson, we had the opportunity of a lifetime to ride some of the first waves being tested at the Palm Springs Surf Club. The lineup of surfers in the pool included Italo Ferriera, Parker Coffin, Jackson Dorian, Sierra Kerr, Josh Kerr, Caity Simmers, and many more heavy hitters. One of the most stacked lineups that I have ever had the honour sitting amongst. This day of surfing in a state of the art wavepool will be forever engrained in my memory and a huge inspiration for my future in wave riding. @blairconklin
Highlights from surfing Black's Beach during a big WNW swell on December 7, 2023. The Surfline report this morning was 8-12 feet. Jordy Collins got the wave of the day with his epic double barrel.
The J-Bay Open Country Feeling J-Bay Surf Classic was held at Supertubes, Jeffrey's bay, East Cape, South Africa, on the newly formed ASP (WSL) World Tour.
Mark Occhilupo, an 18-year-old from Cronulla, NSW, won the event unleashing a backside attack that changed the game on tour and around the world.
His coach at the time, Derek Hynd exclaimed: "Those there to witness it left with the impression they weren’t just watching the best surfing ever—they were witnessing the best surfing that might ever be. In my notebook, I had to invent new codes for what he was doing.”
Occy sported his now-iconic pink, and blue short-sleeved Peak, was riding riding a thick, boxy, low rocker Rusty thruster, and was only a few weeks from stating his infamous quote, "“Now I want to get real and stop these American wankers”," in Australia's Tracks Magazine.
The mid-1980s was a time of a clash in generations on tour with Curren and Occy leading the new guard. Lifelong great sporting rivalries were being born amongst future world champs and the l
level of surfing on tour was being transformed forever.
Beautifully understated, ‘Outer Edge of Leisure’ is the latest chapter of core surf cinematography featuring Russell Bierke by filmmaker Andrew Kaineder.
Amidst a boundless expanse of turbulent waves and remote seascapes, Bierke emerges as a silhouette on the horizon, the tempestuous waters his canvas. Each wave is not a battleground to conquer, but an opportunity to be in tune with the rhythm of the ocean’s pulse.
Contrasting black and white 16mm and Hi-Res cinematography, set to a unique solo drum scape ‘Outer Edge of Leisure’ takes you on a visual journey as Russell redefines his own idea of surfing as a leisure activity.
Directed, Filmed, Edited by Andrew Kaineder / @andrewkaineder @alteredstate.tv
Contributors
Art: Nick Green
Music: Maria Moles
Previous Russell Bierke Films by Andrew Kaineder: ‘Bezerke’ and ‘Flow State’
