Sunday, March 6, 2011

STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING BORN TO STAY!


Thank the Laird from Beasho Free on Vimeo.

THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

In the las months SUP cautivate my soul. Not only due to the complete body workout, but due to constant dynamic pleasure that bring us. This video show in a very interesting perspective, thank's to the new era of GoPro technology. Enjoy!

Friday, March 4, 2011

LONGBOARDING


Evening Cardiff - Sea Movies from http://vimeo.com/apeel on Vimeo.

THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

Logging is one of the most natural and beautiful acts that a wave craft can show to the expectator. Joel Tudor show it in this video. Enjoy!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

DO NOT FORGET THE TWIN FIN HULLS


Harmonic Hulling from Vyusher La Kali on Vimeo.

THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

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!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

THE STYLE OF ROB MACHADO



THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

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!

Sunday, February 20, 2011

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


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

THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

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. 

Friday, February 18, 2011

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

Kelly Slater's Quiver for Snapper Rocks 2011

THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

     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.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

CHEYNE HORAN, THE FUTURISTIC PILOT.



THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE

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.