A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

Luciano Burin catches up with Junior Faria, a pro surfer breaking the Brazilian mould, whose atmospheric photographs capture the happiness and freedom of surfing.

Jeff Divine remembers the time when surfers were akin to outlaws, and his photographs capture the days of uncrowded line-ups, good vibes and barefoot living. Words: Michael Fordham Photos: Jeff Divine

As the Campbell brothers wrap up a European shaping tour, Mark Sankey discovers Bournemouth's hidden Californian connection, and why old designs aren't necessarily retro. Photos and design by Alexa Poppe

A worthy addition to European surfing culture, the surfilmfestibal festival attempts to connect the global surfing community through moving picture, art and education. Words: Howard Swanwick. Photos: surfilmfestibal

They're trained to defend their country and protect our freedom and liberty, but when active service is over, many soldiers find themselves struggling with personal and mental problems that the army just doesn't want to know about. Could surfing provide some answers? Words & photos: Russ Pierre


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Tokyo Daily Rider

January 21, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

History of surfboard designsTokyo Surfboards have been working closely with current English longboard champion Ben Haworth on a number of exciting new surfboard models. Have a gander at this demo on a grey old Devon day.

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The Alley Fish Fry

January 21, 2013 |  Words By: Grant Newby

It all started with the fish when the innovative shapers and board builders out there decided to revisit the past for some inspiration. In doing so they brought back some lost skills such as resin tints and hand foiled fins.The Fish Fry has been a place for these fine craftsmen to showcase their skills.

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UK campaign to highlight West Papua plight

January 17, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A reason to think twice before you pack your bags for Indo next time. The little known conflict of West Papua highlights how your money could end up assisting wrong doing.

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Big wave training guide

January 15, 2013 |  Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley sets out a regime to help you tackle big wave surfing.

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Pikerust

January 14, 2013 |  Words By: Mark

Pikerust is Chris Bisson’s blog of his own illustrations and general curios. These illustrations are inspired by the environment of Chris’s home county of Cornwall, natural history and his passion for surfing and skating. He has recently started producing Pike Rust t-shirts, each of which are hand drawn and individually designed. Mark Sankey caught up with Chris to find out a bit more.

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Deep Water

January 02, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This episode follows Kohl Christensen, Dan Ross, Aaron Gold, and Ben Wilkinson as they surf Peahi on Oct 12, 2012.

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Living In Sea-Land

January 02, 2013 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Living In Sea-Land is a short film series documenting the Scandinavian surf scene and telling the stories of local enthusiasts and North Sea fanatics living in a ‘non - surf’ destination.

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Thomas Campbell | Slide your brains out

December 20, 2012 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Here’s the video Recap of the TC’s exclusive exhibition in Biarritz, France.

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