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

Meeting a legend is something few people have the opportunity to do. During a short stay in California last winter Dave Muir created his own luck in finding Skip Frye at home. He was welcomed in to take a look around. Words: Dave Muir Photos: Dave Muir and Skip Frye

Meet Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards, whose distinctive decal gets a regular flashing as some of the Gold Coast's best surfers do their thing. Photos & words: Mat Arney

Richard James and his brother Andrew recently finished shooting their first film, a surf trip of 30,000 kilometres along the west cost of Africa. Words and photos: Richard James

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


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Axi Muniain interview 2011

June 03, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A reflection on Naturgas Big Wave 2011 with Axier Muniain.

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The Northern Collective. #1. Nico Manos

June 01, 2011 |  Words By: Alexander Haro

Say hello to Alexander Haro, from BC. Over the next few weeks he’ll be sharing his thoughts about surfers from Canada. Some you’ll know, some you won’t. We kick off week one with Nova Scotian Nico Manos.

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Land, Ocean, Rhythm

June 01, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

A new exhibition is on display at Gallery Latitude 50, Nancledra next week.

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Gulf Stream gets a makeover

May 28, 2011 |  Words By: Howard

When nice people in Devon Gulf Stream get a web site makeover, is it really worth shouting about? Hell, yeah we say, why not.

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No UK surf trade show - good or bad thing?

May 27, 2011 |  Words By: Howard

No UK surf trade show this year - lack of industry support and a general lack of interest killed it.

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On location Puerto Escondido

May 26, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Check out the latest Chasing Monsters on location in Mexico.

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Brigham Young University releases study

May 25, 2011 |  Words By: Staff Writer

Hawaii Alliance for Marketing Professionals & Students has released its independent economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. The study reports that the winter big wave surf series held on Oahu’s North Shore generated $20.9 million in spending, up more than $6 million from the previous study conducted in 2006.

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Surfers drop in on wave conference

May 20, 2011 |  Words By: Hugo

SAS ensured the UK’s waveriding community was represented at the UK’s largest renewables event, All-Energy 2011. The campaigners were decked out in fluorescent wetsuits and with 9ft luminous pink and yellow surfboards. Campaigners greeted delegates with two groundbreaking SAS reports outlining the potential impacts that wave and tidal energy devices may have if sited too close to sites of special surfing interest (SSSIs).

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