That quote above seems like a tall claim from Nathan Florence, but when you watch this Mentawai score fest with brother Ivan he might have a point. “Big blue perfect conditions,” says a sun-starched Nathan.
Exactly 6-months ago, João Chianca suffered a serious head injury after a wipeout at Backdoor. The world number 4 was knocked out and rushed to the hospital, where he spent days regaining consciousness and then weeks after under 24 hour care when it was discovered he had a significant amount of bleeding in his brain.
A barrage of waves recently slammed into Sumatra, officially kicking off swell season in the region. Given the quality and consistency of Indonesia, surfers could enjoy more barrels than Bintang from Nias to Grajagan this week.
Two of South Africa's best surf creatives, photographer Alan Van Gysen and editor/director Will Bendix, are the duo making up the core of Now Now Media, and behind the ShootOut concept.
Peter Mel’s Mavericks’ accolades need no embellishment. He’s been one of the best out there for decades. But Peter honed his day-to-day chops on the plethora of reefs around Santa Cruz County.
Vissla has long prided itself as a creative surf company, one that backs creatives and free thinkers, and those not afraid to express themselves in unorthodox ways.
Former Brazilian world champ, Italo Ferreira, has caused a sensational boil-over to take out the Tahiti Pro in all-time six to ten foot conditions at Teahupo'o, defeating event favorite John Florence in a high scoring final.