TWO FINS, TWO PINS AND FLAWLESS SPEED DOWN THE LINE

Erik Derman X Mirandon Surfboards from The Wave Journal on Vimeo.

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I do not get tired of seen this video. The beauty of the Mirandon Twin Pin and the glide that offers down the line. The background, the music and the cinematography are unique. I hope that you like it too. Enjoy the ride!

 

BILL PRESSLY, ANOTHER WAVE VEHICLE BEAUTY

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6'7 16 1/2 x 21 1/8 x 15 3/8 x 2 7/8

Bill Pressly showing us again another wave craft jewel . I would love to have that one in my garage. Enjoy the ride!

TAJ BURROW AND HYDRODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY

bali bagus from Taj Burrow on Vimeo.

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Taj Burrow has not win  an ASP World title but his top ten dominance is clear. His futuristic surfing and his colaboration with Firewire technology has created new levels of performance. The durability of this boards and its computer base production in unique. One thing that should be clear is that research and development refine a high hydrodynamic quality wave sliding vehicle that can be cloned multiple times. Enjoy the ride!

HIGH ASPECT RATIO

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High Aspect Ratio 0.3 to 0.5 = Effortless Planning Speed

ENJOY THE RIDE!

Master Craftman Nestor Ramirez- The Alternative Surf Culture original video!

 

The Alternative Surf Culture Video: Master Craftman Nestor Ramirez, Pelicano Surfboards from Pancho Machuca on Vimeo.

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Nestor Ramirez founder and shaper of Pelicano Surfboards is a living legend for the surfing community of Puerto Rico. His 30 plus years sculpting wave riding vehicles produced the joy of riding moving water for some of us. The Alternative Surf Culture tribute him. Enjoy the ride!

I WANT TO HAVE THAT BOARD NOW!

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SurfboardLine.com | Steve Zeldin | Featured Collector from Arico Productions on Vimeo.

Whatch it and tell me if you do not want that board badly. Enjoy the ride!

EGO,DRUGS AND FAME CAN KILL YOUR TALENT

Shane Herring - InnerViews from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

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Shane Herring was the Australian version of Kelly Slater. Money, drugs and ego ended a promising future. This is a never ending story very common in that era. Korduroy TV show us this life lesson. Enoy this video and enjoy the ride!   

BILL PRESSLY,MORNING OF THE EARTH SURFBOARD VERSION

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                                            16 5/8 x 21 1/8 x 15 3/8 x 2 7/8

Bill Pressly surfboards are just a piece of hand made art. From the hand shape to the beautiful tint glassing. This is his version of the all rounder use in Morning of the Earth. Its curves and concaves can handle any wave energy for clean controlled lines. Enjoy the ride!

                                          

COOL GRAPHICS BY PELICANO SURFBOARDS

Awesome graphics by Pelicano Surfboards, Puerto Rico. Master shaper Nestor Ramirez and glass work by Guaili Ramirez. Thirty plus years sculpting wave sliding vehicles. Enjoy the ride!

GEORGE GREENOUGH BACK TO BASICS

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Crystal Voyager from Mollusk Surf Shop on Vimeo.

George Greenough is one of the most influential surfers of our time. His research give us the flex fin, studying the Tunas and its hydrodynamic fins in high velocity changes. As Simmon's, his famous spoon give the hydrodynamic advantage of low rocker and the magic of its flex wih thin rails for sensitivity. His style as Lis redefined surfing and produce the contemporary short board revolution up to our days. His simplicity in life make me jealous. Design, nature research  and the joy of surfing. Enjoy the ride!

KELLY SLATER, THE BEST SURFER OF ALL TIME, PERIOD!

Slater no Deserto from Grupo Sal on Vimeo.

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The "King" show today in the US Open of Surfing that age is not a factor. He just blazed over surfers over 10 year younger than him. As a physician studies reveal that athletes achieve their top physical condition and capabilities in the mid 30's, but I think that Kelly will beat that statistics. His commitment to focus in his health, physical conditioning and think outside the box make him unique in the group of athletes that in sport history achieved a top level status. Not only his surfing habilities, also his projection to the youth as a role model is invaluable. The Alternative Surf Culture gives a well diserved tribute to the " King", 10x World ASP World Champion, Sir Kelly Slater.

The Art of Vintage Surfboard Restoration

Randy Rarick on Surfboard Restortion from Arico Productions on Vimeo.

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The art of vintage surfboard restoration has become a very lucrative business. This is one of the few sports that the longevity of the equipment can mean serious money. Randy Rarick show us some of his works and the beauty that come out from his handcraft skills. Enjoy this video and enjoy the ride!

THE DAY OF DYLAN GRAVES IN US OPEN OF SURFING

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Dylan Graves show today his best surfing winning in the round of 48 and repeating the history, as in the Rip Curl Search Somwhere in Puerto Rico, meeting the " King" Sir Kelly Slater in an epic battle. It was like a Deja Vu but in wetsuit and cool Californian waters. Dylan dominated, but at the end the "King" found an unexplained barrel and have a close win. I have to mention the superb demonstration of Brian Toth in this contest. We are proud of this two Puertorrican surfers that against all odds show what this Island can produce. Enjoy the ride!

CARL EKSTRON AND THE FUTURE OF SURFBOARDS

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Carl Ekstron well known shaper, designer, inventor and direct collaborator in the Hydrodynamica project, show us the direction in the future of surfboard design. His Simmon's influence has evolved in a new evolution of his theories support by the extensive research product of Richard Kevin. Mr. Ekstron will recieve a well deserve recognition in the next Sacred Craft Expo in next October. Enjoy the ride!

PUERTO RICO RULES TODAY IN THE US OPEN OF SURFING!

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The Puertorrican surfing star kick ass today winning his heat in the US OPEN at Huntington Beach in California. Defeated the Brasilian WCT young star, Alejo Muniz . Also Dylan Graves showed his progressive surfing on the Californian arena. Congratulation from The Alternative Surf Culture and the surfing Puertorrican brothers. We are proud of you guys!

HYDRODYNAMICS NEVER FAILS

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HANSOME+PERFORMANCE - Sea Movies from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

The work of young shaper/surfer, Daniel Thomson as a collaborator of Hydrodynamica project reveals that quantitative theories of Physics never fails. Entropy as defined by the Campbells brothers is the result of Hydrodynamics, concentrating the use use of pure nature energy. This means less effort by the pilot. His designs show us that using the correct curves, concaves and fins produce a fast control sliding machine. Small, light, wide surface slide better and faster. Enjoy the ride!