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BILLABONG XXL AWARDS . SUMMER WETSUIT GUIDE . COTTY AT NAZARÉ
WATERSPORTS MAGAZINE
BEN PLaYER
2013 IBA WORLD CHAMPION
ISSUE 001 // £2.80
PUSHING THE BOUNDRIES PUSHING THE BOUNDRIES, RED BULL WAKE TEAM TRAVEL THE WORLD
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CONTENTS
features 08 Cotty on Nazaré
We speak to Andrew Cotton about his fantastic year at the forefront of the big wave scene, Nazaré, Billabong XXL and more..
12 Pushing the Boundries
Red Bull Media House are doing exactly that in the wake sports scene, so here you’ll see the best and most elaborate locations you can think of. Anything and everything wake.
19 The Wave Garden
For years we have all been waiting for the next best thing in artifical wave tech. Kelly Slater looked like he’d be the man to take it to the next level but complications arose. However, I wouldn’t count on The Wave Garden having the same issue when you see what they have already achieved here.
23 Ben Player Exclusive
The IBA World Tour had somewhat of a strange year but tour veteran Ben Player made it his as he took his third world title. We catch up with the Aussie champ to see how he felt about it all and the prospects of next years tour.
27 Suit up for Summer
It’s time for winter to bugger off once more as we see the arrival of spring. Everyone will be glad that this means thinner suits for the coming months and you can ditch those nasty hoods. This is the best time of year to boost your wetsuit quiver, so here are our best picks for the season to come.
Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa.
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WELCOME BACK... THE SUMMER SURFERS Are of one of those guys who shies away from the frigid conditions that winter brings us here in the UK? Afraid to pull on your hood and dive in? Or maybe you don’t even have a hood, gloves and boots and all these things we need just for a quick winter session. Don’t worry, I’m not one to scrutinise. There is just something about being uncomfortable in your 5:4 suit, with dry suit zip and only your face battling the wind that doesn’t appeal to everyone and I definitely get that. Of course, you could just not wear that stuff and stick to the spring suit. As much as you love surfing though, when you take that first wave on the head and you come up like you’ve just eaten a tray of ice, is it really worth it? That pain in your head really does take away some of the enjoyment. Thankfully, that season is just about behind us here in the UK. We know we can never be promised sun everyday for the summer and there is very rarely an opportunity to ditch the wetsuit all together, but just downsizing to that light summer suit makes all the difference. You no longer have to sit on your board, head down and hands under your armpits just to try and conserve every little bit of feeling you have left in you. Anyway, the summer is coming and that means the return of plenty of you hibernating wave riders. Sure the breaks get busier. Devon and Cornwall bring the tourists too, but usually, that’s a reasonable price to pay for the extra comfort and warmth which ultimately means... longer sessions! across the board magazine
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Andrew Cotton gets towed in at Nazare, Portugal
ANDREW COTTON
Andrew Cotton on a huge Mullaghmore Head, Barrel 8
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nce again our favourite plumber from Devon, Andrew Cotton, has been in the news globally after riding what could be the biggest wave ever at Nazaré, Portugal. At 34 years of age it seems a little late for him to be bursting onto the scene but this is huge credit to the man. With a lack of funding until recently when Red Bull have provided him with some equiptment, it is outstanding what he has achieved and it is a real testament to hard work and determination. So, to start us off, how long have you been surfing and where did you start?
What was your first real big wave experience?
I started surfing around 8 (34yrs now!) at my local beach Saunton, North Devon, I hired a board the first few times until my dad bought me one for my birthday.
I suppose it depends on what you call a big wave. I can remember surfing some solid 8ft waves in the canaries when I was 16 and loving it. I went to hawaii for the first time when I was 20 and surfed pretty big Waimea. It must of been about 20-25 foot and that was a real eye opener.
When learning were you always thinking about riding bigger and bigger waves or was this just natural progression? Big wave surfing is always a natural progression, it doesn’t happen over night. Personally I feel I’m a surfer, I love surfing whether it’s 2 foot or 20 foot, I’m stoked to be in the sea.
The mental state is definitely key. Focus, calm and believe is what I tell myself.
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When your in such massive conditions do you feel that you have to get into a right mental state or is it just a case of instinct taking over? A bit of both really. As a surfer your natural instinct takes over as soon as your on a wave, whether it’s for better or worse. But the mental state is definitely key. Focus, calm and believe is what I tell myself. What is your favourite big wave break that you have surfed? And is there anywhere you would like to go but haven’t yet? Ah, there are loads of places I’d like to go! The list is endless but I think one of my favourite places to surf big waves is Madeira. It is such a cool island with empty waves that get giant. Love it. Finally, what’s it like to be nominated again this year for the Billabong XXL awards? It’s amazing, in fact I can’t believe it really. It’s a big deal to me getting a bit if global recognition from my surfing peers. I was lucky to get some a couple years ago for a wave at mully but for it to happen again I’m super stoked.
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COTTY IN 140 CHARACTERS OR LESS - Show me the coffee #TooEarly - Early start, on route to Milton Keynes ! Oh the joy..... - Just watching #jaws2 and saw the sickest left hand point . Where was it filmed ? - Anyone fancy coming to the swimming pool and holding there breath with me? It’s safer in numbers - I think aliens have just landed in Barnstaple High St. #Devon - Did anyone see me on the telly! #amifamousnow
- I feel like I’ve been hit by a car, I haven’t ..... Just the shore break at Nazare yesterday . - Gym and swim smashed out followed by a visit to @HandsOnBraunton . Feeling good and on the mend #desperatetosurf - First bit of crawl in the pool this morning since my injury, Starting to feel stronger. Positive thoughts and should be surfing again soon. - The day just got weirder. Just did an interview for @BBCWorld news!
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PUSHING THE
BOUNDRIES
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nyone with the slightest interest in extreme sports will know that Red Bull seem to be at the forefront of the scene, consistently coming up with innovative ideas to push sports further. Wake sports are no exception with Red Bull really pushing it to the limit. Wakeboarding before was just towing on the flattest lake you could find or travelling to a cable park and that’s as far as film went in terms of wake sports. The Red Bull Media House have taken wake sports all over the world now and here are just some examples of the things they have shown are possible.
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Brian Grubb, a world champion wakeskater you see in these photos, had a vision when he saw pictures of the rice terraces on the back of a 1000 Peso bill whilst in the Philippines. There is just something special about taking a sport into such a natural environment and pushing the boundries and thankfully he was the first to notice this. With the backing of Red Bull, with whom Grubb has made plenty of films, his dream was made a reality. On arrival Grubb and the team had to get the permission of the local tribe during a ceremony who were happy for them ride the terraces. It has been done with the utmost respect for the environment even using old logs to create sliders (rails) from one rice pool to the next. This discovery has led to some truly incredible wakeskating and the team plan to take this even further. The idea now is to organise a whole event up in the rice terrices and they believe that the friendly tribes of the philippines will have no issues with this. So, fingers crossed and and this won’t be the last time we see someone carving in a mountain pool.
Since Brian Grubbs’ amazing trip, it has not taken a lot for his fellow Reb Bull team mates to jump on board and continue to take anything and everthing wake, anywhere in the world. Once again, the focus was on riding something natural, so Red Bull team wakeboarders, Adam Errington and Parks Bonifay travelled to Argentina. Looking at the photo to the left you might be thinking it looks more like Antartica or something. This is actually a glacial lake in Patagonia, Argentina. Known by the locals as ‘Los Glacieres Parque Nacional’ because of how it freezes over in the winter months leaving the ice bergs to float all over. The guys were joined by Cutun Martin and Tomas Karagozian who all ditched their usual boardies and crash jackets for dry suits and helmets. The guys scored some amazing conditions and got to hit some of the best natural features in the world. Apart from the freezing cold its hard to think of anything better than skimming under a natural ice arch or pulling an icey wall ride. Overall the trip looked a success so be sure to check out the video and see how far these guys can really push the sport.
Patagonia,Argentina
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Lake Kaindy. 300km into the mountains of Kazakhstan this has to be one of Red Bull’s most far out ventures. Russian wakeboarder, Nikita Martyanov, is to thank for this fantastic spectacle. With memories of the lake when he was a young child and before any knowledge of wakeboarding, Nikita recently had the vision to revisit and ride there. The trees you see have been uniquely preserved when the lake filled this valley due to the cold conditions, creating a really eerie looking prospect. However, due to it’s uniqueness this lake was deemed a natural park so the crew had to get special permission to ride there and film it. After the tough journey there, Nikita enlisted the help of some locals living in the mountains and what they worked together to create was really special. Wood from the surrounding forest was used to make rails and a wall ride, which Nikita and the locals tied to the already standing trees in order to be as eco friendly as possible. The final part was airlifting in a jet ski as it’s the only thing that could cover the shallow waters and the rest is history.
Kazahkstan
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Lebanon
Dutch Wakeboarder Duncan Zuur has recently shown off his skills in one the most unique locations on earth. Jeita Grotto, Lebanon, is a system of limestone caves spanning over nine kilometres and contains chambers that go up to 120 metres high. A truly remarkable location that Duncan Zuur managed to get special permission to ride inside.
The main priority whilst doing this project was to preserve the grotto’s ecosystem so the Red Bull team had to work along side the grotto’s admin and tech team. Even a special lighting technique had to be used to ensure the cave was properly protected.
Duncan was able to ride in one of the larger chambers in the cave on his first visit to Lebanon and was the centre of an amazing production. Two boats were set up in the centre where he pulled tricks under some incredible lighting. It is not even the tricks which make this production so special though. Just watching him carve through this gigantic gallery was all this film needed as the location is so special. Out of all these amazing locations that the Red Bull team have visited I find it impossible to choose between them, so I’ll let you argue amongst yourselves when you go and check out these videos on the Red Bull website.
Left: Lake Kaindy, Kazahkstan Right: Jeita Grotto, Lebanon
For more info and to watch the videos of these locations go to: Redbull.com
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Nazaré the break to beat..? Is
Garret Mcnamara on a bomb at Nazaré as the crowd go wild...
The entry window for the Billabong XXL global big wave competition will close on March the 19th.
Often this competition is dominated with outstanding entries from the likes of Teahupoo and Jaws. However, this year, all the recent talk has been aimed at one of the most recently discovered big wave breaks, Nazaré, Portugal. The two men making all the headlines are Garrett Mcnamara of the US and Devon’s very own, Andrew Cotton. You have probably already seen Cotton’s unbelievable entry all over the news (and already in this magazine). Anyway, these two are well and truly in the mix for ride of the year. The rules state that: ‘The Billabong XXL Ride of the Year Award will be won by the individual surfer who - based on review of available video images by a panel of experts - demonstrates the most advanced and committed level of big wave surfing performance during a single successful ride during the annual event period.’ As far as the speak on the web goes, it seems that these rides at Nazaré are the ones to beat for Ride of the Year and a lot of people have already made up their minds that Cotty’s mountain is the biggest wave ever ridden. There is however, some contraversy over Nazaré due to the nature of how it breaks or how some would say it does not really break. But when your riding an 80 foot face, I personally don’t see that theres much of an argument there. Anyway, it is ‘open to interpretation as to what constitutes a successful ride’ so we can do nothing but wait and see...
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Above: Andrew Cotton towed in at Nazaré by partner Garrett Mcnamara
Below: Shane Dorian in a monster barrel at Jaws
Above: Jamie Mitchell paddles in to Bellharra, France
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TEAM RIDER
JASON FINLAY
‘WAVEGARDEN WORKS IN THE EXACT SAME
WAY AN OCEAN WAVE DOES. A MASS
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t seems that artificial waves have been around for a quite a long time now right? Everyones seen the videos of various pro’s hitting up waterparks in the US and getting an okay ride out of their wave pools. Or maybe the pro’s going to proper surfing wave pools in Japan. As is obvious, my point is ‘pro’s’. Us regular Joes however, don’t seem to get the chance anywhere, to ride an artificial wave when the sea is being difficult. The idea has always been there, but now a fantastic company called ‘Wavegarden’, seem to be heading in the direction of making artificial wave riding, a very real possibility for the public. No, I’m not messing with you. Wavegarden have built a full sized demo centre in Northern Spain. The perfect wave in a Basque Mountain Valley. The idea of this demo facility is that it will be a spot with areas to lounge about with shops and cafe’s to make it a sort of, day out experience. But clearly that’s not what your all most interested in as the wave itself is quite special.
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OF WATER IS SYSTEMATICALLY MOVED OVER A SURFACE THAT CAUSES THE WAVE TO FORM AND THEN FOLD ON ITSELF – JUST
LIKE A WAVE BREAKING OVER A REEF OR SAND BAR. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT WAVEGARDEN CAN REGULATE THE
SIZE AND SPEED OF THE WAVE AT WILL.’
Wavegarden, Northern Spain
The Numbers
Wavegarden claims that this surfing lagoon can generate perfectly formed tubing waves that will run for 220 metres or more, with no loss in power or shape. This actually makes it the longest artificial surfing wave on the planet! Every minute, either side of the boardwalk, identical waves will break simultaneously left and right giving you a barrelling point-break type ride for as long as 20 seconds. These types of waves put together with these figures isn’t far from surfers paradise, I think we can all agree. All this means 120 perfect barreling waves rolling in every hour!
Gabriel Medina "It’s fun for everyone. If you don’t surf, you can learn to surf right here!”
Wavegarden appear to have created something very special here. The idea of their facilities is to accomodate all types of waveriders. The plans show that it can be open to surfers, bodyboarders and kayakers alike. One of the most important features however, is that they plan to open this to all abilities so first timers and children can surf the broken white water, closer into the bay area, after the waves have broken off the end of the board walk.
Taj Burrow "I had a really fun day at the Wave Garden”
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BELOW: An artists vision for ‘The Wave’, Bristol.
The Wave: ‘The Wave,
Bristol will be located just to the north of Bristol City in
South Gloucestershire. It combines the beautiful views of the Severn Bridges and Wales combined with the easy access to Bristol and surrounding areas. The centrepiece of the Bristol site will be the surfing lake.
It will allow professional surfers and beginners to be in the water together and having equal amounts of fun riding perfect
barrelling waves.’
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Now, you may be thinking this is all awesome but I’m never going to go and surf a demo centre in some Spanish Valleys...However, check out the statement from The Wave to the left. The Wave are a company planning on using the Wavegarden technology to create a fully functioning surf centre. The idea is that they will make it just like the demo centre in Spain but with a few extras. The vision from the team behind the name is to create a venue that will allow people to enjoy the outdoors, excercise, relax and socialise. With this in mind it will not only be a surf facility. The plans are showing that there will be another natural swimming lake, mulitifuctional gardens and woodland trails so they really are trying to appeal to people of all ages. Clearly though, the centrepeice is the surfing lake! The fact that this is coming to the UK has me stoked! This will be the first of its kind in wave technology in the country and the creators are promising even more staggering stats in terms of wave size and duration, than that of its Spanish prototype. The Wave are saying that we could be enjoying these perfect barrelling waves by the end of 2014 now the plans are in place. So keep an eye out for developments, as I am personally hoping for a very quick year!
LEFT: The natural swimming lake
BELOW: Layout plan for The Wave, Bristol
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BEN PLAYER
2013 World Champion
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ow aged 35 a lot of people will consider Ben Player a veteran on the IBA world tour. Starting from the bottom and working his way through the ranks, Ben has been competing professionally for over 15 years and has become a legend amongst the bodyboarding world. At this age people may think he is coming to end of his days as a pro, but the Australian is just as competitive and driven as ever. In the world of bodyboarding there aren’t many names as big as Ben Player who has really thrown himself into every aspect of the sport. He works and rides for NMD, one of the biggest names in the game and even had a stint running his own bodyboard magazine, ‘Movement’.
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In 2013 Ben was crowned bodyboarder of the year by his peers and also won the IBA world Tour for the third time in his career. However, there was contraversy surrounding last years tour when the last event of the calender was cancelled, leaving Ben and fellow rider, Amaury Lavernhe on the same number of points. It went down to a judges decision and Ben came out on top. His third title winning year was slightly strange and things on the tour aren’t looking great either as it may not even be running this year, which would be a great shame for us all. Now, we hope this is all just rumour but with this and after Ben’s third title, we thought this was an ideal time to catch up with him and see what is going on...
PIPELINE WITH BEN PLAYER. SHOT BY LUKE SHADBOLT
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CM: To start us off how long have you been bodyboarding? And did you have a home break or a favourite break when growing up? BP: I started bodyboarding when I was 10, that is 25 years ago and I have loved it ever since. I started at my local beach called Avalon which is about an hour north of Sydney. I still live here and still love surfing the waves around here. CM: Is there any wave in the world you haven’t surfed yet but would like to? BP: I would love to surf so many waves around the world. The one place I want to go more than anywhere would be Skeleton Bay in Africa. CM: What was it like winning the World championship under such strange circumstances this year? BP: It was weird. I definitely didn’t enjoy
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the same elation and sense of victory that I felt in 2005 and 2007, but I guess a win is a win despite the circumstances in which I won. I never wanted the win to go down that way. CM: Which is your most memorable world title? BP: Probably the first one in 2005 because I came from so far behind, at the pipe competition (which used to finish the tour) I had to knock Mitch Rawlins out in the quarter finals and and go onto to get second or above in the final.I was dumbfounded when I won, it felt so unreal.
To me, Pipe was the place that I always wanted to win, so competing there will be special for me.
CM: What is your favourite event on the IBA World tour and why? I always love competing at Pipe because I hold that wave with such high regard. To me Pipe was the place that I always wanted to win so competing there will be special for me. CM: What is your involvement with Movement bodyboard magazine? And what’s it like working on it? BP: I started Movement in 2003 and ceased publishing it in late in 2012 due to lack in advertising expenditure from brands as a result of the GFC. I learned heaps from it though and it was a great education in business and management for me. CM: Congratulations on retaining your title at Pipeline this year. What’s it like to win such a huge event two years in a row? BP: It feels amazing, and to win the event
I have always wanted to win since I was kid feels amazing. CM: News coming from the IBA is that the tour may not be running this year which would be a great shame. Do you know what the issue is there? BP: The issue is that the IBA has been running at a loss the past few years as a result of no major umbrella sponsors coming on board, so the owners are assessing if there is other income options to make the tour sustainable. Is there anything that can be done to push for it to run because we know a lot of people will be disappointed if it doesn’t? Well, they’re a smart bunch of guys so I think they will come up with a solution and the tour will run as it has been as of next year, it’s just a matter of waiting it out until that point though. across the board magazine
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Suit up for2014 Summer Wetsuit Guide
Summer
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Summer is on it’s way and the water is warming. For a lot of you this will mean a change in gear from those stiff winter suits. That’s why we have put together a guide to the best releases in rubber wear tech for the coming warm weather season. Have a read and choose wisely.
The Flash Bomb features exclusive Rip Curl tech. The weave has two layers - the first layer lets water pass through it directly, then the second funnels the water out of the suit once it is hung up. This technology makes this suit dry faster than any you have seen before and the double layers also mean it is extemely warm and comfortable. 3/2 £115 4/3 £135
This suit has 30% more stretch than the previous E3 and is twice as easy to stretch. This material is placed in all the areas you’ll need when pulling manoeuvres but not used all over so as not to risk a blow out. The chest zip also means that for a 3mm wetsuit, it’ll keep you warm on the chilliest of summer sessions. 3/2 £190
RE.WIRED
LEGEND
HOT.WIRED
This is the ‘comp’ version of C Skins’ previous model, the ‘Wired’. Light, flexible and warm, this is the perfect suit for spring and right though the summer. It boasts Ultra Stretch C Flex neoprene in all the joints for maximum flexibility and the Enigma chest zip guarantees warmth and keeps it sealed. A great suit whether your bodyboarding, surfing or wakeboarding. 3/2 £135
The legend tells you all you need to know in the name. With 40% Ultra Stretch C Flex Neoprene this one of the most comfortable and flexible suits around for its price. Its chest zip, plus glued and blindstitch seams will keep you warmer than anything else for a similar price on the market. This suit really does have everything. 3/2 £120
The Hot Wired is C Skins’ ultimate summer suit. It builds upon the Wired range where its Liquid Seam system increases flexibility and makes it much more durable. This suit also uses the QuickDri Polypro. This is a new weave that means it drying times are low and flexibility is enhanced. This quick-drying suit is perfect for long summer beach days when you can jump into a dry suit on a second or third session of the day. 3/2 £175 across the board magazine
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E.BOMB
This is Rip Curl’s answer to the mid-range market of suits. It is made from their Ultralite neoprene and uses E3 material in essential areas. This, plus seamless underarms and shoulders allows for maximum stretch while giving ultimate sealing and comfort. The perfect suit for when the sun is shining, whether your sat in the line up or on the back of a boat 3/2 £135 4/3 £145
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FLASH BOMB
DAWN PATROL
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SG5
SGX
The Foil is Billabongs benchmark suit. At an affordable price this suit is extremely flexible due to Billabongs superflex neoprene. It is partly lined with furnace which maximises heat retention. Add this to it’s blindstitched and glued seams and it’s one of the warmest entry level suits on the market. 3/2 £125
The SG5 is one of the most durable wetsuits on the market designed to perform surf after surf. Its externally welded seams combined with glued and blindstitched construction make sure of this and also make it extremely watertight. Also, with superflex neoprene and furnace lining this suit ticks all the boxes. £220
The SGX is all about lightweight and performance and the idea is that this suit feels just like a second skin. It uses advanced Japanese materials such as airlite superflex neoprene designed to stay lighter than traditional materials when wet. Despite it being so lightweight this suit is still extremely watertight due to internally welded seams. £250
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FOIL
West are pushing the limits with this new model Edge suit. It is incredibly flexible thanks to A foam material and seamless lower back. It also now has glide skin taping to create air-tight seams and Donut Wrist cuffs to reduce water flushing. This suit really stands out for warmth and aims to keep you dry inside for as long as possible. £200
West offers state of the art tech and design with the Lotus. This suit uses West Gen-3 Ultraspan neoprene for ultimate flexibility and its minimal seam designs helps to keep it as water-tight as possbile. Add on the well planned chest zip which pulls into the body to reduce the chance of zip popping and you have one premium cold weather suit. £220
CYPHER The Cypher is available with a chest or back zip and both models feature Biofleece neoprene. This is one of the warmest suits offered by Quiksilver with its glued seams but is also extremely flexible and lightweight thanks to the Fiberlite neoprene. This is an ideal suit for all conditions of the summer and spring seasons. £220
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LOTUS
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EDGE EXTREME
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SESSIONS
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ADAM MURCH TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE SPRING CONDITIONS. AIR TIME AT TORBAY, SHOT BY CRAIG MURCH
LEFT: WINTER SETS AT PORTHOWAN BELOW: DOWN THE LINE INFRONT OF BIGBURY ISLAND, BANTHAM
THERE HAVE BEEN LOTS OF DIFFERENT SWELLS AROUND AS WE SAY GOODBYE TO THE COLD MONTHS. SURFERS WAVE TO THE WIND SWELLS AS WAKEBOARDERS WELCOME THE GLASSY MORNINGS. HOPEFULLY SUMMER WILL MEAN THE END OF THE HOODS! GOOD NEWS FOR ALL...
RIGHT: THE HOODS ARE STILL UP AS THE EASTERLY SWELLS CONTINUE IN PAIGNTON. SHOT BY CRAIG MURCH
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STUFF STUFF
MINIRIG
Portable speaker
A brand new portable speaker on the market which is being made my a one man company, Pasce. This British company, after three years of development have released one of the most astounding audio devices we have ever seen. The speaker is made from aliminium making it super durable and with up to 60 hours of battery life this device really sets a new benchmark in terms of portable audio tech. The best thing about the Minirig however, is the sound quality. It actually has two different auxillary ports which seems strange at first but is actually a genius move. The bottom is low gain and the top high gain. So it can be used for casual listening or if you really want to crank it up the high gain port will continue to suprise you. Using it’s built in amp, the volume can go extremely high without distorting and the bass is unreal for a speaker of this size. minirig.co.uk
////////////////////////////// SEXWAX Dream Cream Gold Sexwax has just launched its Dream Cream Gold, designed for cold and cool water conditions. This is an incredibly soft wax with a crazy amount of stick. Some users may argue even too sticky but this wax would be well suited to high performance and competitive surfing. Maybe worth a try in the UK conditions if you find your slipping off more than you would like.
HURLEY
HYPERLITE
Phantom Create
Board Bag
Hurley have been producing some of the best board shorts on the market now for a number of years. With the likes of their Phantom range really taking over due to the new style they created. New materials alowd for them to create to most comfortable, flexible and lightweight shorts we’ve ever seen. They have now taken this a step further however, with Phantom Create. This allows customers to create custom boardies and the range on these is ridiculous. Endless colour schemes, designs and patterns means you really will end up with something very unique. hurley.com
The Hyperlite wheelie board bag makes carrying your gear simple. So whether your off to a local cable park or happen to be going abroad, taking your own board is a no brainer. Soft oversized wheels will keep you rolling everywhere and plenty of extra storage pockets come in handy for all kinds of trips.
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REEF
Phantom Flight
Reef have been making some of the most comfortable and practical sandals for a while now. The Phantom Flight’s are no different. They combine comfort and practicality due to their grippy molded outsoles and moulded footbeds with arch supports. It’s difficult to find more comfortable and durable summer footware.
Bodyglove’s first full length wakeboard movie see’s some of the best in sport travel around the world. Hitting up spots across the US plus Fiji and Australia, this movie displays incredible wakeboarding from the Body Glove team. As well as this, you see how the team trains for their big events, how they deal with being on the road for weeks at a time. plus the pro’s home towns. Not to be missed.
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ABOVE: SHELTERING FROM THE WIND AT PORTHOWAN. SHOT BY MATTHEW LOOTS
LEFT: TERRY MURCH MAKING THE MOST OF THE GLASSY CONDITIONS AT ELBERRY COVE, TORBAY
BELOW: FIST PUMP AS THE BOOGIER PULLS IN. WAVEJUNKIE PHOTOGRAPHY
RIGHT: COVER UP AT PORTHLEVEN. SHOT BY MATTHEW LOOTS
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