Inspiring Waterman Philosophy

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Christian Beamish-InnerViews from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

The joy of  performing what our soul dictates give a special meaning of life and at the same time inspire others. We all live in the same planet and should respect and love each other so our lifetime will be better. Meditate and enjoy the ride!

THE KING WITH ANOTHER TITLE AT THE PALM OF HIS HANDS

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The King is again in a possible consecutive ASP title, the 11th in his incomparable professional competitive career. If  he ends in 9th position in San Francisco, another page in surfing history will be written. It's smell like reality. Enjoy the ride!

A PELICAN STRIKES BACK

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100% PUERTORRICAN HAND SHAPE ,cool graphics and sweet slide. Enjoy the ride!

A COLLAGE FROM SACRED CRAFT

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STRETCH, THE NICEST GUY ON EARTH



KEVIN RICHARDS, MR. HYDRODYNAMICA



SOME GLASSING EXTRAVAGANZA



RYAN BURCH, SHAPER VIRTUOSO




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CALIFORINA DREAMING, 15TH STREET DEL MAR

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This this classic Volkswagen van picture was take in my last California trip. This is my dream car. All the space that you need for your sliding machines , the history  and tradition that this car represents is incalculable. Enjoy this ride!

Juan Ashton 4x World Master Champion from Puerto Rico, wrote a page in the history of surfing.

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     Our surfing legend Juan Ashton made sufing history today in the World Master Surfing ISA Championship on the beautiful beach of Punta Roca in El Salvador. His flowing surfing style and veteran tactics help him to be the first surfer in Grand Master category to earn an unprecedented 4 world titles. Leading the Puertorrican team to a 4th place overall , winnng the copper medal over 22 countries competing in this contest.
     Another Puertorrican figure was Carlos Cabrero who placed 2nd in master division, obtaining a well deserved silver medal. Also I have to make clear that Carlos is the only latino in winning the prestigious Pipeline Volcom Contest in history. The Puertorrican surfing community and " The Alternative Surf Culture" blog thank's your bravery in the wave arena and the honor of having athletes with our country in the soul. Enjoy the ride y ARRIBA PUERTO RICO!
   

THE MISSING 5TH LINK

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Screwin' Round Blues from Future Enigma on Vimeo.


The missing 5th link came to life by Sean Mattison idea and test pilot, Sir Kelly Slater. Watch this video and enjoy the ride!

Tarp Madness in San Diego

Barreling through the blue tarp means fun in Sacred Craft. My son tube time was a record for the expo. From dawn to sunset. Enjoy the ride!

Bing Surfboards

During our visit to San Diego, we have the pleasure to meet Matt Calvani and see some of his wave sliding creations. His goal is the enjoy of wave riding for the mortal surfer population. Wider and volumed boards for maximum wave catching hability without sacrificing maneuverability. Enjoy the ride!

LEGENDS

Do you know this guys, Sacred Craft rules. Enjoy the ride!

Asymmetry of Joy

Carl Ekstrom wavecraft display on Sacred Craft showed the blend of hydrodynamic theories inspired in the ingenous mind of Simmon's. The future is here, enjoy the ride!

LOST in Wavecrafts

Sacred Craft Expo was full of legends. My son and I have the pleasure to meet shaper virtuoso, Matt Biolos. His asymmetric shape was a blend of all his shapes and abundant volume. I ask him why and his answer was a word of wisdom, " I surf the most crowded wave in California (Tresles) and I want to catch more waves". Strict to basics, enjoy the ride!

XTR Technology

Another figure that impact the surfboard construction and was present in San Diego Expo was Javier Huarcaya. His extruded polystyrene blanks, closed cell, which mean that do not absorb water, is a most go choice. I still have a retro fish and do not have dings or pressure dings. The new 7 series resist high temperatures and do not delaminate. High tensile strengh foam with combined epoxy resin. Enjoy the ride!

Carl Ekstrom, Hydrodynamic Asymmetry

Early morning, saturday october 8th, while waiting on the parking of the San Diego fairgrounds, a thin figure with a typical Panama hat and grey hair was walking fast with multiple collar ID's in his hands. His humility and kindness with all people that pass his way was distinctive. Revealing his known status in a world of wave sliders in a unique fashion. His name, Carl Ekstrom, who was honored by his surf peers in Sacred Craft Expo 2011. Enjoy the ride!

The Bonzer Legends in Sacred Craft ,San Diego

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I had the magnificent idea to travel from Puerto Rico to the Sacred Craft Expo in San Diego California for an academic sabatic in surfing. After 9 hours in an airplane we arrived to San Diego with a superb weather, blue skies and a shining Sun. My first booth stop was Surfy-Surfy and for my surprise I met the legend and creator of the Bonzer, Malcom Campbell. Last year stopped in Puerto Rico on his shaping tour and made some light vehicles on our island. He knows well Puerto Rico and its surfing community! Will post some of our photos and experiences daily, Enjoy the ride!

The Alternative Surf Culture in Sacred Craft San Diego

After a long trip from Puerto Rico finally we arrived to the Mecca. Surf legends are the rule. Keep posted for images. Enjoy the ride!

Rincon Day, Wrong Forecast

Last night I looked for North Rincon Surfline forecast and was a flat outlook. This morning decided  to travel north, but something inside me change direction to Rincon. For my surprise it was glassy and waves from knee to chest high. Something to learn, at the end mother nature will decide. Enjoy the ride

Dane Reynold's New Wave Sliding Vehicle

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The new wave riding experiment from Dane and CI surfboards is the Sperm Whale. Round nose, squash tail quad, a la Simmons. His enigmatic personality and radical wave approach make him unique. Enjoy the ride!