Mick Fanning had a really good shot at the title this year. A really good shot. Right at the death he just made one mistake that put him in a corner so tight it looks like there is no way out. So what does Mick do? Well he trains his ass off and makes himself fitter and stronger and sharper than ever. When it comes to pipe and the beach is rammed we think you're going to see Mick in a new light. We think Mi ...

If all surf contests had a bit of this it wouldn't hurt... And no one would go hungry. Next time you head to the beach take a little tunes with you. Take a little fly high attitude and make some spray. Have some larfs and don't stop till the bits fall off. Thank you Volcom for reminding us of why we all went there in the first place. The purest essence of fun... ...

Derek Hynd likes to write. He is a creator and innovator. You won't hear him speak on camera too often. But maybe flipping his ride in the outback has knocked his tongue loose for a second. Were glad you survived that by the way! An insight into the thinking of one of our sports pioneers. When the world revolves around 'criteria' and a slightly better one of these or those. Isn't it nice that someone out th ...

A film festival at a point in history when the biggest events in modern surf history have just taken place. Kelly 11. Teahupoo and 'that' swell. The biggest wave ever. The most progressive surfing ever and all recorded by the best highest quality devices available. Lest we forget. Only a few years ago film making was the small niche available to the wealthy or well connected. Now it's pretty much open to al ...

So we hear about it. Look at shots of it. But really these guys are telling the story. It's the scariest place to paddle in we know of. I've never surfed it. Would I? Even the question raises the adrenalin levels. If you have the chance go and sit... Look, feel the earth moving and imagine. Or... If this looks like nothing buy a ticket and might just see you out there. Your decision. Your journey. One life. ...

These guys don't mess around. You may or may not understand what is being said. But the language is universal among us. A surf trip as good and varied as this either takes a a dedicated stab at just surfing forever or a very heavy slice of luck. Whatever it's a nice vibe. And a pretty nice way to spend your time... ...

We'd all like to help the planet and one of the worst offenders out there is styrofoam. Most surfboards are made of horrible stuff. Chemicals like styrene which is truly toxic. So anything we can all do to open our eyes to lessening the impact of our beloved sport is all good. Waste to waves and Marko Foam are setting a standard we can all follow. Out in the Pacific. In the centre of the ocean is a floating ...

There are heavy waves and then there is this. The Right. Possibly the heaviest wave anywhere. Just the hardest heaving, gut wrenching pitch with more water up it than Niagara. As the film says... The ride of your life. Or maybe the last ride of your life... If you have a hat, take it off  cos you won't be doing anything like this any time soon. And if you do... Well we have our hats ready for you. Sit back ...

Years ago when my own pioneers were heading to Chile they returned with tales of 'the best waves anywhere'. Why? Because you can find every wave you can think of and back then there was no one out... Now, comparatively there are still very few people out. This one for instance is Pipeline. And wouldn't you stick on a wetsuit to get a wave like that to yourself,,, Well of course you would. These webisodes ar ...

Go Pro is a name we have come to know and love. If you never thought film making was child's play check out this flick. The spirit of Aloha and all the good things that make surf culture and it's history something to adore. Something to aspire to. If your kid has got it in em give em a GoPro and let them go... ...