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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

Championed by surfers in the know for over 30 years, but largely ignored by mainstream riders; has the time finally come for the Bonzer to shine? Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

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

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield

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

Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design, Noosa's retro vibe, and his love of vintage style. Photos Dane Peterson


International shapers visit Devon

July 20, 2009 | Words By: Howard

tiki-posterFour – yes FOUR – of the world’s best shapers will be visiting North Devon this summer as part of Tiki’s International Shaper Tour 2009.

Bob McTavish, Greg Webber, Steve Walden and Richie Lovett will be at the Tiki Surfshop in Braunton on Monday 17 August between 4.30-6.30pm for a ‘meet & greet’. Then on Thursday the guys will be fielding your questions in Croyde Village Hall between 6-8pm and 8.30pm-late. It’s strictly invite-only, so for your chance to get up close and personal with these shaping gurus, you’ll need to register online to be entered into a draw.

These guys have seen it all, from the start of the shortboard revolution to the birth of the modern longboard. So come along and make the most of their encyclopaedic knowledge of shaping and surfing.

Check www.tikisurf.co.uk for more details.


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