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Sean Mattison has a reputation as a designer, a coach, and a businessman. His competitive experience, retail background and knowledge acquired from testing hundreds of surfboards made him one of the most versatile surfers in California. Words: Rui Ribeiro.

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

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

Joe Curren is the surfing equivalent of old growth, his style in the water and behind a lens is deeply rooted, contemplative and quietly powerful. Jair Bortoleto caught up with Joe to talk about family, travel, and shooting analogue in the digital age. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Joe Curren

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

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon

Yikes

January 05, 2011 | Words By: Howard

An email announcing a new range of Apple accessories from Proporta and Roxy/Quiksilver caught my eye today. Not for the goods themselves, but the peculiar wording of the press release which accompanied.


Mobile gadget accessories manufacturer, Proporta, has some fresh new Apple accessories styled by Australian born surf label, Quiksilver, and its sister label, Roxy. As a collection it incorporates bright colours and materials such as neoprene, which reflects the lifestyle led by surfing devotees everywhere.

I feel all empty inside now, driving to Devon with my clear plastic iPod cover.

I’ve got to say, I’m so happy we exist on the fringes of the surf counter-culture.

   


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