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Mat Arney hooks up with some old friends to go feral on the Arabian Peninsula and hunt down some truly isolated swell. Words & photos: Mat Arney

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

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Using locally sourced timber and having designed a manufacturing process that minimises waste, Mike LaVecchia of Grain Surfboards has cornered the market in beautiful, sustainable wooden boards. And the best bit? They ride like a dream. Photos: Nick LaVecchia

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

When legendary longboard designer Bob McTavish came to Devon recently as part of TIKI's international shaper tour, Chris Preston couldn't resist the opportunity to quiz him about the technicalities of board design... Photos: Jamie Bott


Keeping it local

August 24, 2009 | Words By: Angela

photo-by-chris-stevensDrift is on the hunt for your local heroes. Those guys and girls pouring their hearts and souls into creating unique surf gear – from boards to wetsuits to films and everything in between – that they really believe in; offering an alternative to faceless global brands.

You might think your local shaper is the business, or know someone who hand-stitches the comfiest wetsuits you’ve ever had the pleasure of slipping into. Maybe you bumped into a guy down the pub who’s knocking out funky boardsocks. Or you keep seeing a kooky kid in flippers lugging a waterproof housing into the line-up. We’ve already given kudos to Lee of Eels boardies, but we’re on the lookout for more folk from the same mould.

Whatever they do, we want to know about it. Got someone you think deserves a shout out? Drop us a line.



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