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ASP Roundup

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Tue, Jan 29 | 10:16pm

By: Collin Wicker

In late November and early December, surfers on the qualifying cusp jockey for the last available points of the season in Hawaii. Some make the cut, and others are relegated to another year of hass...

Roy Powers

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What: ASP Roundup

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:17pm

By: Collin Wicker

11.23.07 - Roy Powers finishes his 2007 WQS season with a bang, winning the Reef Hawaiian Pro at Haleiwa, thereby securing his qualification for the 2008 WCT.

Makua Rothman

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What: ASP Roundup

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:21pm

By: Collin Wicker

10.04.07 - Local favorite Makua Rothman wins the O’neill World Cup at Sunset, coming from behind in the dying seconds with a daring barrel and power hack combo on Sunset’s inside bowl.&...

Stephanie Gilmore

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What: ASP Roundup

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:22pm

By: Collin Wicker

10.13.07 - Stephanie Gilmore advances through her third round heat at the Billabong Pro Maui to secure a world title in her rookie season.

Surfing Second Thoughts

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What: Closeout

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:05am

By: Zach Plopper

It rained all night but the clouds cleared before sunrise. A soft, offshore breeze in the air dries the streets. There are a few lingering puddles that have nowhere to go but up over the next few d...

The Hype

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What: Dropping In

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:51am

By: Evan Fontaine

I try not to buy into hype. And Dane Reynolds’ hype certainly precedes him. But as a fan, and as a Californian, I’ve never been so excited for an upcoming WCT season. Between the rookie...

Cruising In Neutral

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What: Ecologic

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:54pm

By: Patrick Zabrocki

As the “green movement” increases in the surf industry and surfers emerge as planetary ambassadors, our travel habits weigh heavier on the conscious souls. The surf industry is embracin...

WQS/WCT Review & Preview

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What: Feature

Tue, Jan 29 | 10:56am

By: Collin Wicker

The 2007 WCT season saw the WCT status quo shift, and 2008 promises to be one of the most exciting years on tour in ages. Kelly and Andy’s dominance is waning, opening the door for new conten...

Nic Hernandez

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What: Get to Know

Tue, Jan 29 | 11:04am

By: Adam Replogle

At the ripe, old age of 10 and no taller than four feet, Nic’s surfing is polished and well exceeds his age. Growing up on the Eastside of Santa Cruz has allowed little H’dez to fine tu...

Parker Coffin

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What: Magazine

Tue, Jan 29 | 11:11am

By: SurfShot Crew

Age: 12Sponsors: Hurley, Globe, Channel Islands, Hoven, Sexwax, A-Frame surf shop, Dakine, and Mom and DadHometown: Santa Barbara, CALocal Spot: RinconNickname: Porksauce, Porker, Sausage, Meatball...

Get the Gun

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What: inDesign

Wed, Jan 30 | 09:27am

By: Patrick Zabrocki

General characteristics of big-wave guns include a longer length and increased thickness, but with a relatively narrow width. Guns range in length of 7’ to 12’ and 2 _” to 3 _&rdq...

Greg Bergen

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What: Industry Profile

Wed, Jan 30 | 09:31am

By: John Campbell

Countless lines have been written about the various “paths” people take. The most notable one might be by the great Robert Frost in his poem, The Road Not Taken: Two roads diverged...

William “Stretch” Riedel

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What: Innovator

Wed, Jan 30 | 09:37am

By: Collin Wicker

Over the last few years William Riedel, better know as Stretch, has transformed himself from a respected Santa Cruz shaper with a loyal local following into arguably the world’s most progres...

Bobby Martinez

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What: Magazine

Wed, Jan 30 | 09:58am

By: Zach Plopper

It was at an NSSA event in 1995 when I watched Bobby Martinez surf for the first time. I had heard all of the hype, seen the ads, read the stories and now I could finally gauge for myself how good ...

Long live the Queen

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What: Surf Story

Wed, Jan 30 | 10:07am

By: Don Balch

I must have been born lucky. You see, I got to grow up in Santa Barbara with Rincon being my home surf break. Yep, one of the finest point breaks on the entire North American continent and this is ...

Panama – Pacific Coast Islands

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What: Travel

Wed, Jan 30 | 10:20am

By: Quiksilver Travel

CLIMATE: Expect hot and humid conditions year round in the southern most country of Central America. November through April is dry season and May through October is wet season, with con...

The Wedge

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What: Viewfinder

Wed, Jan 30 | 10:24am

By: Joaquin Mallmann

Tuesday afternoon I got a call from my buddy who lives down south. He told me it was maxing out everywhere. With the swell peaking the next morning I got up and took off from Santa Barbara at 3:00a...