A natural-born competitor, Troy Mothershead sought to be the quarterback of his high school football team. Balancing the laid-back vibes of surfing and the drive to compete on the field led to one of those small-but-significant moments that came to define his career.
The edge kneeboard was designed by George Greenough in the early 1970's and in the past few years, George is back at it. He has been shaping stand-up edge boards for the likes of Rasta and Ellis Ericson. Bay area shaper Marc Andreini has been collaborating with Greenough over the past few months and tweaking the design. Matt Grote and Kyle Kennelly surf the edge board in a variety of conditions with varying results.
Remember Beach Culture, Ray Gun Magazine, and that period of time Surfer Magazine's art direction went off the rails? These were the creations of graphic designer David Carson. Carson's still producing edgy work, but now he does it from his house that overlooks a classic Caribbean point.
Torren Martyn is one guy who lives to search for great waves. Growing up in the popular Northern NSW town of Byron Bay, he’s no stranger to a crowded lineup and, whilst becoming accustomed to these local points, he’s also been traveling, searching and scoring uncrowded waves in desolate locations since he was a kid. Here's Torren rippng it up on his twin fin.
ONDE NOSTRE in collaboration with SEEA present Leah Dawson sliding, singing and performing in LUNAR. Leah is balanced by earth and charged with energy by water, she is a solar creature influenced by moon power, like the sea. A film by Luca Merli.
Brought together by likeminded folk to blend surf, art, music, travel & craftsmanship through various chapters, into one total experience. The film takes you on a journey around the world from Australia’s East Coast to Indonesia, Northern Africa and the famous pointbreaks of Central California. A film by Rhythm Livin.
Monster Children Magazine celebrates Issue 50 with an interview with World Longboarding Champion, Kelia Moniz. Here is a preview trailer.
Nathan Adams and Kameron Brown travel to Central America, to visit their friend Benny Geren, and the favorable surf conditions of the region. Film/Edit: Thomas H Green Creative Direction: Thomas H Green + Nathan Adams.
"It's more of a lifestyle than a sport." California surfer Karina Rozunko on van life, surfing and community. Film by Samuel Glazebrook.
A look into the mind of talented California surfer Kai Takayama by filmmaker Samuel Glazebrook.
After some heavy rains, filmmaker Evan Adamson and surfer Corey Colapinto found some empty lineups at a South Orange County break you might be familiar with.
Filmmaker Matt Kleiner chronicles surfer Asher Pacey as he samples the California coastline on his Fish.
