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James Bowden recently explored the farthest shores of the British Isles, taking nothing more than his van, good friends and good expectations. He recounts his journey through the lens...

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Devastated by more than a decade of civil war, the Republic of Liberia is still in a serious state of flux. Could surfing bring a new hope and more peaceful future to this West African nation? Words & photos: Nicholai Lidow & Kate Thomas. Additional photos: Ted Grambeau & Jamie Bott

Two of the most influential people on the surf-inspired art scene, Jeff Raglus and Gerry Wedd have been making their mark on everything from surfboards to teapots since the 1970s. Thirty years later, they're still as productive as ever... Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Jamie Bott

Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II', a tribute to surfing's counter-culture.


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Tales from the Chook Shed Episode 2

July 30, 2010 |  Words By: Mick

Tales from the Chook Shed Nick Carrol talks about Maurice Cole, his surfboards and their design evolution, concaves and carving with small boards on some very big waves, plus… a little bit of Kelly.

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Lee Ryan’s Shortcut to Longboarding Volume 2

July 30, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A Shortcut to Longboarding – Volume 2 Lee Ryan’s informative and intuitive book ‘Shortcut to Longboarding’ was a released a couple of years back, in ebook format. Now the best instructional guide to longboard surfing just got better.

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Machado’s Melali: The Drifter Sessions

July 30, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Melali While wandering through Indonesia filming the award-winning surf movie The Drifter, Rob Machado met up with various friends for surf sessions on the best waves the Islands had to offer.

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The best goods | TWOTHIRDS

July 29, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

TWOTHIRDS TWOTHIRDS was established in San Sebastian, the heart of the Basque Country, in the year 2010. Its founders started a surf-inspired street label to be set apart from others. A brand that stands for pure design, high quality sustainable fabrics and a deep connection to the ocean. More than a green brand we see TWOTHIRDS as the blue company.

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No more fish…

July 29, 2010 |  Words By: Clare

End of the Line It’s late on a Tuesday evening. There’s nothing else on. I glance through the EPG and settle on More4 where a chance encounter with a documentary film changes my dinner decisions forever…

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Vice Meets Mat Hoffman with Johnny Knoxville

July 28, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Yeah I know, it’s not surf. But shit, some people get so big that they transcend the sport, like Slater or Hawk. And it’s got Knoxville. In this episode of VBS Meets, Vice sits down with Spike Jonze, Johnny Knoxville and Mat Hoffman, the hero in their new documentary The Birth of Big Air and a latter-day Evel Knievel of BMX bikes.

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Grey Whale Sessions

July 28, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Grey Whale Sessions is a surf film by Greenlight and Woodshed Films featuring Keith Malloy, Garrett “G. Love” Dutton, Tyler Warren and Chris Christenson.

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Fusion: a barrel-fest of epic proportions

July 27, 2010 |  Words By: Chris P

Brit filmaker Ross Johns unleashes his first solo effort. It could be the best showcase of British surfing and British waves seen to date

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SAS 20th anniversary beach clean tour

July 26, 2010 |  Words By: Staff Writer

This August, Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), in association with the Quiksilver Foundation & myGames (powered by v), will be hitting the road with the biggest beach clean tour in its history.

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New boards from Neil Randall

July 24, 2010 |  Words By: Howard

if6was9 In between custom orders the if6was9 crew have made a few stock boards so you can see what they do.

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