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

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

This isn't a shameless plug. This is an encounter with a British company doing something special with surfboards. While the industry is focused on the multi-buck movers and shakers parading their eco-wares, let's not forget our homegrown talent. Words: Howard Swanwick Photos: John Morgan and 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.

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

"I'm not interested in formulae when it comes to surfing and art." Ryan Lovelace talks to Chris Preston about trusting your eyes, hands, and feet, and adding another leaf to the weird-hull-alternative-vibe-tree. Photos: Morgan Maasen, Brandon DiPierri & Ryan Lovelace


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Crazy for the Storm

July 15, 2009 |  Words By: Clare

opener21A book landed on my doormat today. From a PR company. Now, I’m a big fan of reading and a big fan of surfing, but often the books that I get sent don’t do either of them justice. This one is an exception.
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Mentawais 2009|slideshow

July 14, 2009 |  Words By: Jamie

mentawaisBack in April I made a trip to the Mentawai Islands, which are situated several hours West of Sumatra in Indonesia. Usually with these sort of  trips I’m hellbent on getting the best possible shots I can for whichever magazine I’m shooting for and don’t get to surf much.

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Aspiration, dedication & resignation

July 12, 2009 |  Words By: Matt

funfairs & foam by Nev BrinnenOr the reality of life as a piss poor paddler…

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one is all you need…

July 11, 2009 |  Words By: Chris P

There’s an old bumper sticker, seen around California a few years ago: ‘One Fin, One God, One Country’.

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10 of the best…surf spots

July 10, 2009 |  Words By: howies

tenbestHere’s a quick run down of our favourite local breaks. If you spot us in the line-up, make sure you come and say hello…

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Wisdom from Jason Baffa

July 10, 2009 |  Words By: Christiaan

Baffa shooting by Devon HowardJason Baffa, the creator of ‘Single Fin: Yellow’ and ‘One California Day’ offers us a personal insight into his surf film work, goals, influences, aspirations and offers poignant advice to aspiring film makers, within the context of  the wider surf film genre. (Photos by Devon Howard)

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West Coast Africa

July 09, 2009 |  Words By: Tim

wes_cust_introwebI find myself here, on the West Coast of Africa, alone in search of something different. With the predicted swell I could have gone east; J-Bay, Billabong country. I could have stayed in Durban, watched the Quick pro and surfed the piers with the rest of them, too, but I wanted out, away from the brands, away from the pros, away from the hub and into the sticks.

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inspiration from the ocean

July 09, 2009 |  Words By: Stefni

stefni-mullerI would like to see myself as a traveling artist/jeweler and my goal is to be able to create anywhere in the world with and on any medium available.

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