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!
The alternative surf culture is a blog that will enphazise the support to the local hand shaper, enviromental issues. Photos and videos of alternative wave crafts.A space for soul surfer expression.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
GEORGE GREENOUGH BACK TO BASICS
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
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!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
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.
Friday, August 5, 2011
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!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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!
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