Quiver-ing
Musings on how the craft we ride define us as individuals.
Flying Surfboards
The basis of shaping
It takes patience and courage to dedicate your time and labour to shaping boards by hand in a world and time where this kind of craftsmanship is almost forgotten, sometimes even depreciated.
The slick rebellion
Just pay attention to what is happening at your home break on any given swell. Fundamentally things have not changed much: finned surfboards are still used by more then 99% of surfers. Yet the few finless boards present, if any, will be the center of attention at the peak, regardless of how friendly surfers might be. This is the result of the aura, genius and true dedication of a few surf phenomenons such as Tom Wegener, Derek Hynd or Richard Kenvin. Most certainly many are already following their tracks. Photos: Jamie Bott
S.M.A.S.H. @ Wallako
Wallako is a cool surf shop. And I mean cool in a good sense: it’s managed and tended by a nice crew of real surfers, and it specialises in beautifully handcrafted boards by some great shapers whose work was almost unavailable until now around here (DVS, Neal Purchase Jr., etc. ).
My introduction to surf
I often remember the time when I started surfing, and I realise now what a crucial moment it is.
It was summertime; seems to me like it was yesterday, but since then plenty of time has passed.
