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Filed under: Issue 54
What: ASP Roundup
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...Filed under: Issue 54
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.Filed under: Issue 54
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.&...Filed under: Issue 54
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.Filed under: Issue 54
What: Closeout
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Dropping In
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Feature
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Get to Know
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Magazine
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: inDesign
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Industry Profile
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Innovator
Start Date: 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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Magazine
Start Date: 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 ...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Surf Story
Start Date: 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 ...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Travel
Start Date: Wed, Jan 30 | 10:20am
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...Filed under: Issue 54
What: Viewfinder
Start Date: 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...Copyright 1999-2008 SurfShot Media Inc - All rights reserved
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