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
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.
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.
The Life Of Riley’s
Winter for Ireland’s big wave surfers usually means epic sessions at Mullaghmore. But this winter, Conor Maguire and the cold water Irish crew scored big at the fickle slab, Riley’s. See all the moments in the lead up to the swell of the winter, plus all the action that went down.
REMINISCE: Scotland in black and white
Remember when travelling the world didn’t require a 14 day Quarantine? Let’s take a moment to reminisce with Santa Cruz’s vibrant goofy-footed Noah Wegrich, on a tube-hunting pilgrimage through Scotland, in less bizarre times.
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