DO NOT FORGET THE TWIN FIN HULLS

Harmonic Hulling from Vyusher La Kali on Vimeo.

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This is one of the most cinematrographic views of the real meaning of surfing. The liddle Hulls have a very interesting hydrodinamic point of view. Their details in crafmanship are unique. Enjoy this video!

THE STYLE OF ROB MACHADO

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Rob Machado is one of the most influential surfers of all time. His unique style and wave riding habilities separate him from the rest. He left the competitive arena looking for the real joy of surfing. His quest for riding a diversity of wave crafts inspire our alternative surf culture to follow his footsteps!

THE JOY OF LIFE IS TO KEEP IT SIMPLE AS IT IS

john Peck-All Yew from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

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John Peck is a  great shaper who show us a lifestyle full of soul and simplicity. This man make us think about the time that we lost in our stupid stressors that make our life shorter. Enjoy the simple things that nature give us and slide in the wave of longevity. Nature give us the tools and we have to follow. 

EXTRA! EXTRA! THE KING STRIKES BACK, SIR SLATER GO FOR THE 11TH!

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     If your were thinking that the greatest surfer of all time was going to quit after his unprecedented 10th World Surfing championship, you are really wrong! Sir Kely slater is heading for Snapper Rock for the first stop in the 2011 ASP world tour. I think that he can go for the 11th, time will tell.

From left to right:

1. 5’5″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ Wizard Sleeve, squash tail
2. 5’9″ x 18 1/4″ x 2 1/4″ Semi Pro, rounded pin, a copy of his magic Semi Pro from his 10th World Title Campaign
3. 5’9″ x 18 3/8″ Semi Pro, with a slightly wider nose outline
4. 5’9″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 5/16″ “Combo Platter”, The Semi Pro-Whip. A board specifically blended for the bank at snapper. Swallow tail.

All these boards are tri/quad option FCS. Kelly also is taking several more but, these are a few that stood out to us in his quiver.

CHEYNE HORAN, THE FUTURISTIC PILOT.

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I was in a cybernetic session and found this vintage video of Cheyne Horan. While enjoying this piece of history , my mind was analyzing his futuristic style. His vision of been the pilot of the legendary Geoff McCoy ,who challenge the surfing shaping industry. His creation was the Lazor Zap, a design that was ahead of time. McCoy theory reflects increase surface area and volume. A wide tail, wide outline, rounded nose and the abscence of concaves. Instead he use a domed bottom and round soft rails. Cheyne added the famous winged keel fin, which added drive and lift, imitating the nautic sailing boat discoveries on that time.
For me, Cheyne Horan is the best single fin surfer on modern surfing era. This guy drived the single fin board to a new level in which is very difficult to imitate. His colaboration to surfing should never be forgotten. Mr. McCoy teach us to FREE OUR MIND!; Enjoy.

THE ARTIST BEHIND BING SURFBOARDS

Matt Calvani from Bird Man Media on Vimeo.


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  Bing Surfboards reflects a perfect mixture of art and soul. Behind this label is an artist, named Matt Calvani. His creations have the essence of practical wave crafts, integrating old functional shapes with a modern bottom. This blending show what means an alternative wave vehicle. In this video you will appreciate his unique art and talent, enjoy!.

Sunset Beach Pro 2011 Final Day Highlights

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As you Know last year was the initiation of the Stand Up Paddle Board World Tour. Kai Lenny was crowned as the first SUP surfing world champion, at the young age of 17. The 2011 tour started in the legendary Sunset beach, showing some juice, winning the event for the second time in row, Kai Lenny. SUP came and will stay. Watch this video for an adrenaline rush!

GERRY LOPEZ,THE LEGEND

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There is people that are history and made history. Those are inmortalized in our memories and actions. Gerry Lopez is one of those. His contrbutions to modern surfing , his indiscutible style and complete dominance in the epic Pipeline arena earn him a privilege site in the history of the sport of surfing. He make look the imposible posible and can organized caos in a beautiful canvas. This a tribute to, Gerry Lopez!

HAND PLANES, SMALL WATER TOYS!

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I need to share this video. Hand planes is one of the most inner ways of contact with the wave energy. There are so many toys that we can use to connect with mother nature but this is incredible. Body surfing is great but this wave crafts execels our expectations. Enjoy and please your soul!