In the commercial and industrialised operation that global surfboard production has become, the value of people and community have largely been lost. Recently we had the opportunity to chat to Malcolm Campbell, the creator of the Bonzer (a Drift feature is on its way), about his views on the globalisation of the surfboard industry. Words: Steve Croft & Mark Sankey, photos: Alexa Poppe.
It’s always difficult to factor the problems of global market economies, or to give accountable and workable alternatives to mass consumerism fed by unsustainable production methods.
(words Mark Dickinson photos Ollie Banks)
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James Bowden experiences life in the slow lane on the far shores of the British Isles.
Local Hero
Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd.
Post-modern punk
Chris Preston chats to Neil Randall of if6was9 about his radical take on traditional board design.
Faria+
Luciano Burin catches up with Junior Faria, a pro surfer breaking the Brazilian mould.
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Mat Arney documents a different perspective in surfing
Switch-Foot II
Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II'.
