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

Dane Peterson and Belinda Peterson-Baggs recently travelled to Indonesia with aid supplies that are still much in demand nearly four years after the tsunami... Words: Belinda Peterson-Baggs Photos: Dane Peterson; Adam Kobayashi

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

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].

Drift checks in with Andrew Crockett following the release of the much-anticipated 'Switch-Foot II', a tribute to surfing's counter-culture.

...in the age of the programmable hand. San Diego's Josh Hall explains why he has chosen to tread the well-worn path of hand-shaping, in conversation with Andy Smith. Photos: Garrett Highhouse, T. Colla, Ryan Tatar


Surfers elbow | Part 1

November 01, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley explains why surfers are predisposed to elbow problems and what you can do about it.

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5 steps to improve your balance

October 19, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley outlines some simple exercises that anyone can do to improve your balance for surfing.

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Lift safely and stay sliding

October 12, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley outlines five easy to apply tips to lift and move safely at work and day to day life so you can stay healthy and injury free.

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Rehabilitating lower back pain

September 26, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

One for every surfer. Ryan Huxley explains the principles to overcome the debilitating effects of lower back pain.

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Spinal twist exercise

September 24, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley outlines the importance and benefits of completing spinal twist exercises as part of a regular Yoga practice - and a free posture to get you started.

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Beach break fitness tips

August 14, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley takes a look at the physical requirements and some nutritional hints for surfing your local beach break.

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5 key injury prevention tips

August 09, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

Ryan Huxley shares some thoughts about how to keep your body in one piece and avoid the more common aches and pains.

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Breathe better to surf bigger Part II

July 18, 2012 | Words By: Ryan Huxley

The second of a three-part series, Ryan Huxley describes how to breathe properly to calm your mind, body and increase your oxygen saturation to push into larger surf.

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