During December 1970 and January 1971, my father, my brother Duncan and I designed the first Bonzer. It was the beginning of an amazing journey. Words: Malcolm Campbell. Photos: Miguel Barreira

Mark Sankey discusses the merits and faults of EPS with two of Britain's finest craftsmen, Mark Dickinson and Rob Lion, both of whom have been shaping the stuff with style for a good few years now... [photos by Ollie Banks]

From Gerry Lopez to machine shaping and the retro scene, Tim Stafford chews the fat with UK surf veteran - and mighty leader of the Foam Asylum - Nigel Semmens

Tucked away at the top of a hill near Gwenver beach in Cornwall, Skewjacks was the definitive 1970s surf camp. Drift took four of its founding fathers - Dicky, Harvey, Jamo and Mickey - to the pub and reminisced about good times gone by. Words: Jamie Bott Credit & thanks to Graham Shephard & Mel Sedgwick

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton

A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian has consistently refused to compromise the quality or the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck. He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard design and his reluctance to take the limelight. Words & photos: Jamie Bott

Tiki signs Barry Mottershead

December 20, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

Barry Mottershead is one of the foremost chargers of the current Ireland big wave scene. He has taken up position overlooking the waves of Mullaghmore for the winter. Only just back from a Summer in OZ, he has already notched up some epic sessions at the fabled spot, nailing the barrel of the day in the most recent XXL swell.



Despite offers from alternative sponsors, Barry has chosen to continue working with Tiki. They are genuinely honoured that Barry remains a part of the Tiki R&D team. Barry was an integral part of this team that helped them develop and test the new Zepha model wetsuit. There is no better testing ground that the massive waves of the North Atlantic and no better athletes than the core guys, living the winters over there.

The winter season of 2011/12 promises to be a year when new ground is broken – a historic year in big wave surfing in Ireland. Tiki is proud to be a part of this momentus era. With Barry and Cotty forming their big wave team, they are excited to see what this winter will bring.

“Im living above the wave in a cottage on the hill and the wave is basically in my front garden, I’m surfing it as much as possible. Im so stoked to have one of the best heavy water waves in Europe/The world on my doorstep and am feeling more in tune than ever right now. I’m super stoked to be resigning with Tiki” said Barry.

Barry – perfect positioning on a Mully drainer. Credit: Pete Clyne


   

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