We hope that this new year is going to be full of health, success and peace. The family of The Alternative Surf Culture wishes a new year of new wave sliding joy. 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.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
JOSUE, A RINCON SURF LEGEND
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
Last november 3rd, I woke up early, prepare all the gear and went for an early morning surf session at Parking Lot surf spot in the Puertorrican surf town of Rincon. Beautiful morning, blue skies, scant wind and clean glassy chest high to shoulder high waves observed on arrival. The swell was from the northeast and Antonio's showed the best waves with lined righthanders. Only two surfers in the lineup. Antonio's was the best answer.
I choose my 6'2" round tail quad fish (Greg Jaudon/MHL design), fresh sex wax, some sun block, intentionaly for my bald scalp and headed for a God blessing surf session. I started paddling and noted two figures, one of those was a native local suf legend, named Josue.
I met Josue years ago on Parking Lot's area in which he always was observing daily surf conditions and loved to pick up coconuts. That day we were taking about the day wave conditions when he kindly and spontaneusly gave some coconuts as a gift, showing his brotherhood spirit and his vast humility toward others. He was distinguish from others showing his pintoresque yellow,red and green surfboard.
Getting back to that morning session, waves were clean and nice. After a few waves I noticed that a few people was on the sandy shore sorrounding a recumbent body. At the same time I took a wave and while in near shore one of the locals call me and informed that Josue drawned. I went to the crude site and Josue was lying in the sand without life. As a physician, anoxic signs consisted of more than 10 minutes. Josue presented a detrimental heart condition which required a permanent pacemaker. The probabily of a ischemic heart event as the initial cause of death cannot be descarted. This was one of the sadest moments, but at the same time I thought that Josue maybe decided to be at his spot and enjoy his passion even with a known delicate heart condition.
We have to honor and respect this Rincon surf legend who passed to a new life doing was he loved in the place that he loved.
Josue died as a king doing the sport of kings, rest in peace.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
JORGE MACHUCA, OUR SURFING HISTORY
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
A few pictures of the Puertorrican legend, Jorge Machuca. The first Puertorrican surfer who represent us and start the surfing heritage aorund the globe. The only surfer who have his name in one of our Island's surfing spot, Machuca's Garden. Enjoy his ride!
A few pictures of the Puertorrican legend, Jorge Machuca. The first Puertorrican surfer who represent us and start the surfing heritage aorund the globe. The only surfer who have his name in one of our Island's surfing spot, Machuca's Garden. Enjoy his ride!
Friday, September 21, 2012
LORD KELLY STRIKES AGAIN
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
As we all know Sir Kelly Slater conquest his 6th Hurley Pro in Tresles California and his 50th WCT title. His consolidation as the greatest athlete of all time is unquestionable. Mantaining his competitive level at 40 y/o is incomparable in any sport. What is great is his open mind in experimentation with the wave vehicles. Another win in a quad mode and another win in a EPS epoxy construction. As Reno Albeira mentioned, " small, wide and light, equals speed performance. FOR ALL WHO LIKE TO SURF, WE SALUTE YOU!
As we all know Sir Kelly Slater conquest his 6th Hurley Pro in Tresles California and his 50th WCT title. His consolidation as the greatest athlete of all time is unquestionable. Mantaining his competitive level at 40 y/o is incomparable in any sport. What is great is his open mind in experimentation with the wave vehicles. Another win in a quad mode and another win in a EPS epoxy construction. As Reno Albeira mentioned, " small, wide and light, equals speed performance. FOR ALL WHO LIKE TO SURF, WE SALUTE YOU!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
FUTURISTIC WAVE PILOTS
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
The Queen from Future Enigma on Vimeo
The pilots showing wave aerial surfing and a legend on a futuristic Tomo wave vehicle. Enjoy this Cyrus Sutton video!
The Queen from Future Enigma on Vimeo
The pilots showing wave aerial surfing and a legend on a futuristic Tomo wave vehicle. Enjoy this Cyrus Sutton video!
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Josh Kerr will show the new 3D fins at the next Circus stop in Tresles California
THE ALTERNATIVE SURF CULTURE
This is not new, is an old concept that died in the 80's. Tried in surfboard bottom surfaces, but was a nightmare for glassers and sanders. Any irregular topography can produce better cavitation, less drag and lift. Never gloss a water contact surface. Surf with your head not with your eyes, a happy medium can be a winner. Enjoy the ride!
This is not new, is an old concept that died in the 80's. Tried in surfboard bottom surfaces, but was a nightmare for glassers and sanders. Any irregular topography can produce better cavitation, less drag and lift. Never gloss a water contact surface. Surf with your head not with your eyes, a happy medium can be a winner. Enjoy the ride!
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