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  • SURF ARTIST | DIGGY SMERDON [08.Sep.2010]

    SURF ARTIST | Diggy is a young artist & illustrator with a studio near the sea in South Devon, her expressive raw lines and distinct forms makes her work unique and mysteriously alluring. Her talent also extent into further realms as she has unleashed her weird & wonderful creations on to everything from album covers, to apparel and surfboards.

  • SESSION | NATE TYLER SURFING IN COSTA RICA [06.Sep.2010]

    FEATURE SESSION | Volcom’s Nate Tyler recently headed south of the US boarder for a playful Costa Rican session he titled, “huevos revueltos” - which is Mexican for ‘scrambled eggs’...

  • TOP 10 SURF PHOTOS | SEPTEMBER #1 [06.Sep.2010]

    TOP 10 | Australia continues it's small swell drought with the east coast of Australia barely surfable most of the week. The weekend then threw down a Westerly from hell that left the beaches looking more like MARS than earth. Still, the talented photo crew snapped the goods as you'll see. This week we've got a special guest from NJ, David. It's summer over there, but you wouldn't know it! Enjoy t...

  • BILLABONG PRO | SLATER, IRONS & "EYE OF THE TIGER" [06.Sep.2010]

    TEAHUPOO, TAHITI – Rivalries; everyone loves them; all sports need them. As the cliché goes, ‘they’re good for the game’. There’s nothing more fascinating than when two elite competitors with a history of intense duelling go head-to-head in a no holds barred showdown. It’s the ultimate catalyst for drama...

  • SESSION | NATE TYLER SURFING IN COSTA RICA [06.Sep.2010]

    FEATURE SESSION | Volcom’s Nate Tyler recently headed south of the US boarder for a playful Costa Rican session he titled, “huevos revueltos” - which is Mexican for ‘scrambled eggs’...

  • TOP 10 SURF PHOTOS | SEPTEMBER #1 [06.Sep.2010]

    TOP 10 | Australia continues it's small swell drought with the east coast of Australia barely surfable most of the week. The weekend then threw down a Westerly from hell that left the beaches looking more like MARS than earth. Still, the talented photo crew snapped the goods as you'll see. This week we've got a special guest from NJ, David. It's summer over there, but you wouldn't know it! Enjoy t...

  • BILLABONG PRO | SLATER, IRONS & "EYE OF THE TIGER" [06.Sep.2010]

    TEAHUPOO, TAHITI – Rivalries; everyone loves them; all sports need them. As the cliché goes, ‘they’re good for the game’. There’s nothing more fascinating than when two elite competitors with a history of intense duelling go head-to-head in a no holds barred showdown. It’s the ultimate catalyst for drama...

  • TOP 5 | ODD SURF INVENTIONS [03.Sep.2010]

    Top 5 | Weird, wacky, bizarre, tacky, lame, odd, outrageous, uncanny, peculiar, strange, eerie and unusual inventions, creations, devices and products from the surfing world, planet, globe, community, fraternity. To all you Franken-Froth monkeys, enjoy..

  • ALBEE LAYER | EXCLUSIVE INTERROGATION [27.Aug.2010]

    PRObe - ALBEE LAYER | 19yr old Hawaiian, Alfred Louis Layer IV, takes us through his unique approach to surfing, the scene in Maui, his love for lettuce, the kiss that sealed last year’s Quiksilver Pro Jr in Hawaii and his rather confronting new aerial, 'The Flayer'...

  • INTERVIEW | GREG WEBBER - SUPER SHAPER (PART 2) [26.Aug.2010]

    GREG WEBBER INTERVIEW | In this episode we chat with Greg about how his moods affect his shaping and ideas, what inspires the man to get out of bed and start shaping, how experimentating with new shapes is growing amongst surfers, and why Kelly Slater is so important to surfing. Greg also gives a look into his latest board the ALMOND, and the where he's looking for the next idea. It's all about t...

  • INTERVIEW | GREG WEBBER - SUPER SHAPER [23.Aug.2010]

    INTERVIEW | Ben from mesurfTV catches up with world-renowned super-shaper Greg Webber to discuss shaping, its future and what makes the man tick. We find out how Angourie helped shape Greg's career, his friendly rivalry with Rod Dahlberg and why he's smarter than he looks. Greg is a surf icon and you'll soon see why he's one of the best shapers to ever grace the sport...

  • A STORY FROM THE DEEP WITH IAN "SHARK" GORDON [19.Aug.2010]

    We caught up with one of the worlds leading shark experts Ian 'SHARK' Gordon. Ian is the Steve Irwin of sharks, dedicating his life into the study of sharks so that we may better understand why attacks happen, how we can minimise attacks and reduce our fear of these wonderful beasts.

  • SAGE JOSKE | VALLA SURFBOARDS PROFILE [03.May.2010]

    Sage Joske is head shaper at Valla surfboards, located on the sunny coast of Nambucca Heads. With a passion for surfing and shaping, Sage makes boards with heart and passion. Come inside his bay and meet the creator of some of the best boards gracing our oceans...

  • LIFE AS LEN [10.Nov.2009]

    Len Dibben is a legend and world renown shaper who resides in West Oz. Len is no new hat to the world of surf, having started hi surfing addiction back in 1958 on a balsa/fiberglass 9’6. Not long after his initiation with the Scarborough Beach he snapped his board in half. Not really knowing much better Len decided to repair it himself. This was the beginning of his amazing journey in the Surfboar...

  • DAVE HOWELL | MISFIT SURFBOARD SHAPER [25.Oct.2009]

    Living on the northern beaches of Sydney we're blessed to be surrounded by some of Australia's best shapers. One such shaper is Dave Howell of Misfit shapes. Dave loves life, loves surfing and above all loves shaping. A young inspired and motivated individual, Dave spends countless hours refining his crafts looking into new designs, new techniques and ways of refining the crafts we ride.

  • LIVING THE SOLLIFE WITH SCOTT CRUMP [18.Oct.2009]

    Sollife surfboards has a key focus on performance surfboards and is currently working hard with the young surfers of globe to help the progression of the future of surfing. mesurf caught up with the ex-Californian who now resides up on the amazing beaches of Lennox Head to chat about what got him started, where the world of shaping is heading and what you should be riding this summer.

  • SURF ARTIST | DIGGY SMERDON [08.Sep.2010]

    SURF ARTIST | Diggy is a young artist & illustrator with a studio near the sea in South Devon, her expressive raw lines and distinct forms makes her work unique and mysteriously alluring. Her talent also extent into further realms as she has unleashed her weird & wonderful creations on to everything from album covers, to apparel and surfboards.

  • SURF ART | PHIL GOODRICH ARTIST PROFILE [13.Jul.2010]

    SURF ART | Starting by sketching the reflection of his own eyes in the mirror, Goodrich practiced his craft daily, still finding time to compete in the first of many surf contests in 1985. To this date, he counts his best result as a 4th place in the 1988 East Coast Championship...

  • SURF ART | JOE HODNICKI ARTIST PROFILE [02.Jul.2010]

    SURF ART | Joe Hodnicki is a talented surfer and artist from the creative shores of Jersey. With a unique style of art, Joe has been a creative young gun since he was a grom and now lives a life of passion. Check out Joes' profile showcasing some of his amazing artwork...

  • ANDY 'ANDO' DAVIS | SURF ARTIST PROFILE [03.May.2010]

    Andy Davis lives in a world of colour, curves and creation. In this featured artist profile, we threw a few words Ando's way to see what flows through the mind. An artistic outlay...

  • SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | RYAN STRUCK PROFILE [11.Aug.2010]

    Ryan Struck is a photographer that shoots in some of the coldest surfable waters we've encountered. Not deterred by the sub freezing temps of the Atlantic Highlands, Ryan dons the full kit of 6mm hood, booties, gloves and wettie to bring you some of the most unique surf shots you'll witness...

  • SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | MATT COOPER PROFILE [09.Jun.2010]

    SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | Matt 'Coops' Cooper is a photographer from the beautiful and isolated area of Western Australia. Quitting his corporate role to follow his dream of becoming a surf photographer, Coops is making his mark. Come check out some of Coops magical work...

  • SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | TOM WOODS [12.May.2010]

    SURF PHOTOGRAPHY | Tom Woods is a man of many talents, but his main focus is surf photography. When you see his work you'll understand why. From the grass roots gem of Moonee Beach (north of Coffs) Tommy loves the ocean and everything that steps into it. Come on a photographic journey through Tom's eyes...

  • DANE PETERSON | SURF PHOTOGRAPHER PROFILE [11.Mar.2010]

    Dane Peterson is one of the best. A very humble personality who has an eye for capturing beautiful moments in life. We're excited to be able to share Danes work with the surfing world, and we're sure you'll love it as much as us...

Product Guide
  • fresh
  • reviews
  • releases
  • Editor's Choice

  • REVIEW | FCS H-3 NEXUS [09.Sep.2010]

    REVIEW | When I first laid eyes on this new FCS fin, I thought to myself, here we go again another revolutionary fin design to add to the already 100 or so others currently on the market. Once you find your right set of fins it's hard to change to something else, but the new H-3 Nexus looked bloody nice on my board, so why not see how they go in the water...

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • iPHONE APP | RIP CURL LIVE THE SEARCH [09.Sep.2010]

    RIP CURL iPHONE APP | It seems the iPhone is bringing back the world of surfing video games. I recently posted a piece on the 'top 5 iphone apps for surfers' and during my research I stumbled across a number of surfing game app. Unfortunately none were worth the 99c price except the 'wild card pro surf' game. However, time's are a changin' and Rip Curl look to be the first to hit the market with w...

  • CLAE – HYBRID DESERT/SKATE BOOTS [07.Sep.2010]

    FOOTWEAR | Clae’s Fall 2010 collection includes some great hybrid desert-boot/skate shoes. I love these kinds of shoes as you can almost wear them anywhere …except for weddings etc…actually maybe if Josh Homme and Steve Caballero were getting hitched it’d be Kosher; weird but Kosher...

  • APPAREL | JAPANESE CORDUROY KICKS [01.Sep.2010]

    APPAREL | It seems corduroy is tentatively creeping back into production. Japanese brands Mackdaddy and Ubiq have collaborated to produce these cozy looking 'Ubiq Fatima' mid-tops...

  • REVIEW | FCS H-3 NEXUS [09.Sep.2010]

    REVIEW | When I first laid eyes on this new FCS fin, I thought to myself, here we go again another revolutionary fin design to add to the already 100 or so others currently on the market. Once you find your right set of fins it's hard to change to something else, but the new H-3 Nexus looked bloody nice on my board, so why not see how they go in the water...

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • SURF MOVIE REVIEW | CASTLES IN THE SKY [23.Aug.2010]

    CASTLES IN THE SKY | Following in the mould of Sipping Jetstreams, Castles In The Sky is an adventure/travel surf film far removed from Steele’s Momentum/Campaign days. It’s an exotic and cultural journey that takes you to some of the most isolated and unique breaks on the planet...

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • REVIEW | WETTIE WARMER - TIKI HEAT PADS [18.Aug.2010]

    REVIEW | Coupla weekends ago I was kindly asked to review a nifty little product from Tiki Wetsuits that promised to get my steamer sizzling. Presenting: MESURF vs TIKI HEAT PADS/THERMO BELT. Let's get it on!

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • BOOK REVIEW | SURFER MAGAZINE: 50 YEARS [16.Aug.2010]

    REVIEW | This year Surfer Magazine celebrates it 50th birthday. In addition to confetti and cake, the veteran publication is also serving up a meaty new coffee-table book, ‘SURFER MAGAZINE: 50 YEARS’. We give you a snapshot of 5 reasons why this little guy should be found in your collection..

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • iPHONE APP | RIP CURL LIVE THE SEARCH [09.Sep.2010]

    RIP CURL iPHONE APP | It seems the iPhone is bringing back the world of surfing video games. I recently posted a piece on the 'top 5 iphone apps for surfers' and during my research I stumbled across a number of surfing game app. Unfortunately none were worth the 99c price except the 'wild card pro surf' game. However, time's are a changin' and Rip Curl look to be the first to hit the market with w...

  • CLAE – HYBRID DESERT/SKATE BOOTS [07.Sep.2010]

    FOOTWEAR | Clae’s Fall 2010 collection includes some great hybrid desert-boot/skate shoes. I love these kinds of shoes as you can almost wear them anywhere …except for weddings etc…actually maybe if Josh Homme and Steve Caballero were getting hitched it’d be Kosher; weird but Kosher...

  • APPAREL | JAPANESE CORDUROY KICKS [01.Sep.2010]

    APPAREL | It seems corduroy is tentatively creeping back into production. Japanese brands Mackdaddy and Ubiq have collaborated to produce these cozy looking 'Ubiq Fatima' mid-tops...

  • APPAREL | KSUBI EYEWEAR - 'EYE EYE' SPRING 2011 [30.Aug.2010]

    APPAREL| Aussie label Ksubi are set to release a new range of eyewear, ‘eye eye’ 2011 Spring Collection. The promo shots give the jet-black pieces a cool ‘Fryer Tuck’ feel...

  • APPAREL | TEE WIZ - JAMES ANTHONY [05.Aug.2010]

    APPAREL | I’m pretty picky about t-shirts. So much so, I’ve taken to wearing blanks of late – no visible labels, logo or designs of any fashion (pun intended). Yeah, I got issues. There is however a label I’ve just stumbled across that may be able to facilitate my rehabilitation...

  • APPAREL | THE CRITICAL SLIDE SOCIETY 2011 [03.Aug.2010]

    APPAREL | The Critical Slide Society (TCSS) are a mondo micro-label who specialise in surf-art inspired second skins. TCSS founding partner Jim Mitchell has been nice enough to discuss and provide an exclusive sneak peak of their upcoming 2011 summer range...

  • SURF MOVIE REVIEW | THE UNION EXPRESS [02.Aug.2010]

    SURF MOVIE REVIEW | Union Express stars surfer/narrator/tour-guide, Timmy Curran, as he travels via train down the US West Coast. The film provides wonderful individual stories while at the same showcases high-end progressive surfing. It will take you away to another place, amp you for a surf and leave you feeling chilled and inspired. It really is a complete surf film; the best I’ve seen this yea...

    mesurf rating:
    blue_star

  • FOOTWEAR | THE MONTE POKHARA BOOT [30.Jul.2010]

    FOOTWEAR | Are these the coolest shoes of all time? Prob not, but they just might be the coolest shoes of all week. Tokyo fashion label, ‘United Arrows’, have teamed up with Asics’ ‘Tiger Onitsuka’ to create a unique looking pair of jays you’ll either love or loathe – I’m def the former...

Video Guide
  • Video Fresh
  • Video Surf Clips
  • Video Rad Clips
  • Video Film Trailers
  • Editor's Choice

  • FILM TRAILER | NOW BY RILEY BLAKEWAY [01.Sep.2010]

    FILM TRAILER | When I first heard Riley Blakeway and Chippa Wilson were working together on a new project I almost lost it. Chippa Wilson, one of the most progressive free surfers of our time and Riley 'Hollywood-maker' Blakeway have come together with the support of Analog to create a dope new film, NOW - a film about living... a film about now... If the trailer is anything to go by, this...

  • SURF CLIP | WELCOME TO NICARAGUA [29.Aug.2010]

    SURF CLIP | To be honest I don't know much about Nicarugua except it's hard to pronounce. Regardless, the following clip is one that had me hooked from the start. Young Ryan Moss has put in the time to produce this rad little edit with a few awesome angles, mixed with punts, barrels and a well avoided mid air collision. All shot on his 7D, it's a camera that is revolutionalising the world of surf....

  • SURF CLIP | KELLY SLATER DOES SHIPPIES [26.Aug.2010]

    SURF CLIP | KELLY Slater, not only the worlds best ever competition surfer, but will take on just about anything. Here you'll see just why Kelly Slater has it all, when he takes on Shippies off the cold coast of Tasmania. It's all part of the recent Quiksilver Cypher winter clip releases (similar to the boardies drop back 6 months ago).

  • RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...

  • SURF CLIP | WELCOME TO NICARAGUA [29.Aug.2010]

    SURF CLIP | To be honest I don't know much about Nicarugua except it's hard to pronounce. Regardless, the following clip is one that had me hooked from the start. Young Ryan Moss has put in the time to produce this rad little edit with a few awesome angles, mixed with punts, barrels and a well avoided mid air collision. All shot on his 7D, it's a camera that is revolutionalising the world of surf....

  • SURF CLIP | KELLY SLATER DOES SHIPPIES [26.Aug.2010]

    SURF CLIP | KELLY Slater, not only the worlds best ever competition surfer, but will take on just about anything. Here you'll see just why Kelly Slater has it all, when he takes on Shippies off the cold coast of Tasmania. It's all part of the recent Quiksilver Cypher winter clip releases (similar to the boardies drop back 6 months ago).

  • SURF CLIP | SOMEWHERE IN WEST AFRICA [19.Aug.2010]

    SURF CLIP | NOT often you hear about smoking waves off the coast of West Africa, but at special times every year the place goes nuts. In this clip Rusty surfer, Vincent Duvignac heads to West Africa catching an awesome swell, good banks and one hell of a free surf session.

  • SURF CLIP | OAKLEY CREW DOES CALI, BAYWATCH STYLE [12.Aug.2010]

    CALIFORNIA, USA – While over at the recent US Open, Oakley filmed its riders as they freesurfed the surrounding areas. This clip (complete with Baywatch intro) includes: Nate Yeomans, Sebastian Zietz, Brent Dorrington and Adam Melling - Does any else think Mello's surfing style is similar to that of Slater? Further do we all agree he looks like 'How I met your Mother's, Neil Patrick Harris?.. cool...

  • RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...

  • RAD CLIP | OUR WORLD AT 100FPS [22.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | We froth on Surfing, MX, skateboarding, parkour and really anything that has to do with movement. In the world we love over a thousand things happen within a second, and in this clip the world is slowed down to a pace that allows you to see beyond what you ever thought was happening. Get ready for a feast of the senses. This be gold!

  • RAD CLIP | CANDID ANDY [17.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | Once again Billabong has tippy-toed the tightrope of cringe in the latest instalment from its ‘I surf because..’ campaign. However, there’s much to like about this latest edition featuring Andy Irons. Irons comes across anything but brash and cocky, he actually seems quite humble. Shit.

  • RAD CLIP | ARTISTIC SERENITY [09.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | Steve Dewell has put together some amazing lifestyle footage from the year that's past while on the hunt for surf. This is one of those clips where you take 5 in your busy day, sit back and hit play. We think it's a must especially on those cold and hard monday mornings...

  • FILM TRAILER | NOW BY RILEY BLAKEWAY [01.Sep.2010]

    FILM TRAILER | When I first heard Riley Blakeway and Chippa Wilson were working together on a new project I almost lost it. Chippa Wilson, one of the most progressive free surfers of our time and Riley 'Hollywood-maker' Blakeway have come together with the support of Analog to create a dope new film, NOW - a film about living... a film about now... If the trailer is anything to go by, this...

  • FILM TRAILER | FLYING FRENCHMAN [17.Aug.2010]

    FLYING FRENCHMAN | This little clip displays quite a lofty Alley Oop via Air France pilot, Christophe Allary. Allary is joined by countrymen Thomas Joncour, Vincent Duvignac and Arthur Bourbon in an upcoming surf film ‘Darwin Island: Wild Evolution Surfing’. Coming out this month, the film explores unique breaks around the Galapagos Islands. Should be a goody...

  • MOVIE TRAILER | THEY CAME FROM.. [12.Aug.2010]

    MOVIE TRAILER | They came from.. we have no idea, but we like it. A damn sweet trailer to a film that is free to view online at anytime. That's right, just head to http://vimeo.com/6881542 and you've got yourself a free 45min feature film. Sicknuts..

  • MOVIE TRAILER | WHO IS J.O.B. (JAMIE O'BRIEN) [30.Jul.2010]

    MOVIE TRAILER | There are filters between me and you. Unless you know me like my Dad does, assume you don't know me. I am more than what the filters let you see. And less. WhoisJOB is my attempt to talk directly. Through my art, video. Its taken me 3 years to create an hour without filters. When its done, please watch. Then hate. Or love. Or ignore. Or whatever.

  • RAD CLIP | DARK SIDE OF THE LENS [22.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | This clip was found trawling through the net recently and since has been a weekly play. Why? The filming is amazing, the editing is top line, and Mickey Smith is more than just a surf photographer. He's a surfer, a man of passion, and an inspiration. If you want something that'll have you frothing for the next few days, then this is where you need to be...

  • RAD CLIP | OUR WORLD AT 100FPS [22.Aug.2010]

    RAD CLIP | We froth on Surfing, MX, skateboarding, parkour and really anything that has to do with movement. In the world we love over a thousand things happen within a second, and in this clip the world is slowed down to a pace that allows you to see beyond what you ever thought was happening. Get ready for a feast of the senses. This be gold!

  • SKATE VIDEO | KILIAN MARTIN IS WAY COOL [21.Jun.2010]

    SKATE VIDEO | Kilian Martin shows his new style of skate. One foot manuals, handstand to kick flip, charlie chaplan grinds and more. This will will leave your head spinning...

  • LANDSCAPE ALTERED | EPISODE 1 [16.Apr.2010]

    Episode 1 has hit, and it's pretty sweet. Kai is a filming and editing genius to say the least, and the surfers all put on a freak show. We're amped to see what comes in the next 3 installments. Stay tuned...

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