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The Performer comes with a single box fin and two smaller stabiliser fins. Custom orders are welcome.

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QUALITY, PROVEN & INNOVATIVE

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• More water time - slip into a wet or dry suit 90% faster…especially in the cold !

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ADJUSTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT FIN SYSTEM - Accepts All Dual Tab Fins including FCS • Simple quick install • Adjustable with any dual tab fins • Surfinz carbon composite fins can be used in any dual tab fin system • Available in thruster, quad or quin with free nibbler • Side boxes available in 6 or 10 degree cant • Very strong, durable, reliable !

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WATER CRAFT ACCESSORIES Introducing Lock Rack Lifestyle accessories.

Built to suit your lifestyle and your craft.

Lock Rack products are fast, safe and secure.

Lock Rack products require no tie-downs and allow you to spend less time loading and unloading and more time on the water.

All components are rust resistant and are designed to facilitate single person handling.

There are 7 models available to suit your lifestyle: Surfboard, Single SUP (2 Sizes), Double SUP, Surfski, Fishing Ski and Ladder Rack.

BLUE GOO removes the toughest dirt, grime, scuff marks, stains, minor scratches, oxidation, salt build-up & minor surface yellowing. It’s deep cleaning action preps the surface for the application of Xtreme Cream.

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“With the rising interest in SUP & the rapid development of boards for surfing, there comes a whole new set of lessons in care & maintenance of that equipment. Dings have always been a big part of any watercraft. Especially with many boards now constructed out of EPS foam, the danger of piercing the thin fiberglass skin is one that can never be overlooked. The reason is that Styrofoam cores on watercraft will soak water quickly & it becomes impossible to drain all the water back out resulting in added weight & the possibility of that water coming between the core & skin causing delamination. There is nothing worse, however, than having a great day of surfing cut short because one’s board is taking on water. There is a quick solution called Puka Patches that can be applied while out in the surf to seal the ding & prevent any more water getting in. Another great product from the same company is their Rail Saver tape. This is a clear, easy to apply plastic strip that preserves the paint job on the rails of the board. On the molded SUP boards, the paint finish is like car doors & every time the paddle hits that rail, it’s like someone opening their door into yours. After a few sessions, your rails look beat & battered.

The Rail Saver saves the board from all that. There have been other brands in the past but putting them on was a nightmare of wrinkles and bubbles.

Rail Saver is so easy to apply it make’s one feel like a pro. Once on, its barely noticeable but your rails look brand new forever. Both these products are must have & get in the habit of carrying several Puka Patches in your wax pocket, the board you save from sinking may not even be your own but your karma will thank you later.”

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Aloha & Keep Paddling ….. Gerry Lopez

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FOREWORD

Bjørnøya (Bear Island) is out this September.

We wait in anticipation!

See the trailer on smorgasboarder.com.au.

Updates on www.facebook. com/bjornoyathemovie Stills courtesy of the Bjørnøya crew.

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EXTREMES

Surfing is all about fun, not how you look or how others rate you. As they say, “The best surfer out in the water is the one having the most fun.”

Quite frankly, we don’t care if you rip or you ripple. As long as you're having fun.

The definition of fun, however, is a somewhat loose one. Take one crazy Norwegian, Inge Wegge and his two brothers, who decided to go camping on Bear Island - a super-remote, frozen wilderness, for a bit of brotherly bonding time, some sub-zero surfing, taking photos and making a movie about it. It does look like they had a whole lot of fun, albeit extreme.

What's particularly extreme this edition though, is the the amount of amazing SMORGASBOARDER reader photos - the inspiring shots from people with all levels of photographic experience, having a go, having fun and pushing their own personal limits to capture a great surfing image.

In short, we dedicate this issue to those who don’t have tickets on themselves but who simply surf and immerse themselves in the experience for the pure joy surfing brings to their life. Yes, we're celebrating the elation through your photographs. After all, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” rs!

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WHAT'S

INSIDE...

READER PHOTOS

12 Prepare to be amazed...

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS

FOR THE LOVE OF IT

FIVE SHUTTERS

THE WRITE-OFF

34 Surf photography tips

30 Meet Glenn Hardwick

YES, IT'S THE READER PHOTOS SPECIAL EDITION!

With so many great shots to share, this edition is packed full of surf to have you salivating... And it's all thanks to you!

And thanks to EVOLUTION CLOTHING, we get to not just SAY thanks...

MIKALA WILBOW

66 A lady behind the lens

74 Different perspectives

82 Making the most of it

*A t-shirt, not an adams apple

Chris at EVOLUTION has put up one of their very cool t-shirts for each reader who has a photo printed in our huge READER'S PHOTOS section! Thanks Chris!

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There's a new range of designs around the corner, we're told, so make sure you check out the range of street, surf and skate wear at: www.evolution-australia.com

OTHER PASSIONS

86 Surf shop owners that shoot

THE LATEST 38 News 44 And Greatest

GEAR

92 All the latest surfboards 103 Test everything

CLOSEOUT

104 Books 107 Columns 110 Socials 114 Aloha Barry

THE USUAL

For sending these, you score one of these!*

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READER PHOTO FEST More often than not, a perfect surf shot is the product of years of training, study and practice. Yet quite often, someone with no photographic experience whatsoever happens to hit the shutter button at just the right moment, all light and forces align and bam! Magic. This edition goes to celebrate that entire spectrum - from the lucky hacks, to the hardworking up-and-comers, to the seasoned vets who actually remember what a darkroom smells like. Just like surfing, there's room for all in the water and our experience of surfing is all the richer for it!

Jimi Hendrix and surf-loving 13-year old Ivar Selling is from Newcastle. He took some photos at his home break, Bar Beach, including this cracker here!

Thanks Ivar - there's a super-cool Evolution t-shirt on the way to you courtesy of www.evolution-australia.com

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Rusty

DOZER 5’8/19.25/2.31 5’10/19.56/2.37 6’0/19.81/2.5 6’2/20.06/2.62 6’4/20.31/2.69

GTR 5’10/18.46/2.32 6’0/18.78/2.48 6’2/19.01/2.5 6’4/19.25/2.6

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DK 5’10/19.92/2.38 6’0/20.25/2.6 6’2/20.59/2.6 6’4/20.5/2.6 6’6/20.5/2.65

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Surfer Elliot Lynch Photographer James Meyer @jamesmeyerr www.facebook.com/JamesMeyerPhoto An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way James!

6’0/18.38/2.25 6’1/18.63/2.31 6’2/18.75/2.38 6’3/19/2.44

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"Nelson (top of the South Island, NZ) is one of those places where the breaks - particularly Snappers - are awesome. Just a very narrow window for the swell to arrive. This day, I couldn't believe my eyes as I paddled out.. Not a drop out of place, perfect 4-5 wave sets with the bigger ones in the double overhead category!"

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Tolhurst/Ingleby HIHPS - L: 9’0 W: 22 1/2” TH: 2 11/16”

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OWEN WRIGHT

Chooses DXL CERAMIC C4 with Power Base Boxes

Power Base Fins & Boxes - Completely Integrated

From congestion to soul surfing solutide... Anthony Lombardi captured these Sunshine Coast magic moments.

An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way Anthony!

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With a submission like this, how can this photo not go in?

"These photos of me killing it deserve the front cover they're so good, but I'm sure I can trust you to find a suitable spot for them in the mag. Thanks. The photographer is Fraser Spratt."

Roly Burgess Well done gents, Evolution shirts on the way...

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Adam Neilson leaves the water...

An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way, Adam

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READER PHOTO FEST Regular contributor Craig Bessant gives us a glimpse into the Snapper Rocks line up on the Gold Coast, when there's festivities on!

An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way, Craig!

See more at www.facebook.com/FOAMBALLS

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Get back to surfing’s roots...

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Freshwater, NSW...

Fernando Favata. Enjoy your EVOLUTION t-shirt, Fernando!

Native Hawaiian surfer with alaia board, circa 1911

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Winkipop, Victoria...

Alan Oshlack. An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way, Alan

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READER PHOTO FEST Danny Flynn, enjoy the Evolution t-shirt!

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A busy day at a Tassie break... Photo: Dale Matheson.

An Evolution t-shirt's one its way, Dale!

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Noosa's Alex Benauld looks over Sunshine gold.

Thanks! An EVOLUTION t-shirt's on the way Alex!

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R E A D E R p h oto s O N L I N E :

Relaxed Sunny Coast longboarding Photo by Warwick Gow

PHOTO: READERS

A beardy man getting some shade on the Gold Coast. Photo by Glenn at lookslikeme.com.au.

(More about Glenn on Page 30)

Unknown surfer making the most of Byron Bay's waves. Photo by Matt Palmer

Not just in print, there are also great reader photos on www.smorgasboarder.com.au - plenty more shots to drool over and mind-surf there, and it's regularly updated with new gems. Check it out and make sure to rate, and vote for your favourites! Here are just a few to whet your appetite!

The swell's come back to Noosa! Photo: Olivia Williams.

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LOOKS LIKE FUN PHOTOGRAPHER GLENN ‘PUGS’ HARDWICK

Glenn ‘Pugs’ Hardwick is a passionate surfer from the Gold Coast, who also happens to be very handy with a camera.

Photography – Glenn's 'second passion' as he calls it - started off with him taking surf shots as a kid with his dad’s camera and today, he actively shoots on the Gold Coast - not only grabbing regular shots that make their way onto Facebook and his website lookslikeme.com.au - but he also gives his time to help out with the Disabled Surfers Association. Glenn tells us a bit more about what gets him out of bed in the morning...

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Pugs scores a wave that would make anyone's mates jealous. Photo: supplied

THE MAN...

Name: Glenn 'Pugs' Hardwick From: Wentworthville, NSW, been on the Gold Coast 43 years Currently: Helensvale, Gold Coast Local surf break: Narrowneck Favourite surf break: Telo Islands, Sumatra

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY WEBSITE, LOOKSLIKEME.COM.AU – HOW DID THAT GET STARTED? I came up with the idea whilst in Bali talking to a few guests at Mick’s Place and they told me about a guy in Sydney who does a similar thing and sells his photos online -Waz That You, I think he was called. I came up with Lookslikeme, there and then - you could be looking through my photos and say "Hey, that looks like me," and that’s how it all started. Taking photos of

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YOU DO A LOT WITH THE DSA (DISABLED SURFERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)... the average surfer, and posting them on my web site for sale at $11.00 for an emailed jpeg.

I’ve had plenty of people saying what a great concept I have, as they had never had a photo of themselves surfing, and they had surfed all their lives.

A few mates from Narrowneck Longboard Club have been involved for quite a few years and I had offered to take some photos for them to raise awareness for DSA, so off I toddled to the first event of the year and I was hooked from the first minute.

I started taking photos of the kids and seeing the joy in their eyes through the lens was unbelievable -

brought a tear to my eye and plenty of others on that day.

I spoke to a few parents and emailed the photos to them free of charge, and the joy they got from the photos was a great buzz for me too. I posted some on Facebook and had over 2,000 views...

Unbelievable! So now my wife and I are both Team Leaders with the DSA and we love it.

If you've ever surfed around the Gold Coast and noticed a photographer around, it might have been Glenn, so check out his website and you might just see someone who Lookslikeme, well, you... you know what we mean...

www.lookslikeme.com.au Looks Like Me - Surf Photography

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TIPS & ADVICE

SHOOTING WITH A LONG LENS CLARRIE BOUMA'S name is practically synonymous with surf photography around the Wollongong area. Today he takes some time out to help demystify the equipment needed - in particular, for shooting from a distance - as well as some of the optimal settings for getting a great surf shot. Over to Clarrie...

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you are buying a camera with a couple of kit lenses (a great and inexpensive starting point) to shoot surfing then there are a few things that you should look for. Which camera brand? It is a personal thing but if you stick with the major brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony etc. you will be okay. There are just too many brands and models to cover here. Suffice to say the deeper your wallet, the more choices you have.

DIGITAL

photography (and video) and the equipment used to capture it has evolved dramatically and increased the ability for surfers to compile a comprehensive and high quality visual record of their surfing. Gone are the days of a few blurry images with a surfer far off in the distance.

Social media, personal web pages, blogs, instagram, etc are littered with glory shots. For what is really a small amount of money, we can all buy a very reasonable camera with a couple of kit lenses - usually something like an 18-80mm plus an 80-300mm.

Learning how to utilise the potential of your equipment will allow you to get away from the "auto" or "sports" settings resulting in better surfing images. This article offers you some tips to improve your skills when shooting with a longer 300mm lens.

For surfing photography a high priority should be given to the camera’s frame rate (fps). This refers to how many images the camera can shoot per second. This varies from around 3 to 12 or more fps. A good starting point would be 6 to 8 fps. The faster the fps, the greater the likelihood you will capture that move at just the perfect moment. As a general rule, the fps will slow down considerably the more “auto” settings you use, which is a good reason to come to grips with manual settings.

You should always buy the fastest memory card you can afford as this will reduce the time it takes to write a burst of shots meaning the camera is ready to record the next sequence in less time.

Normally the longer 80-300mm lens in a kit is an f4 f5.6. This means that the maximum aperture or f stop is f4 with the lens at the 80mm zoom point and f5.6 when zoomed up to 300mm. The maximum aperture (lowest f stop number) of a lens is generally, though not exclusively, a good guide to the quality of the lens. Zoom lenses are very functional but generally a prime (or fixed length) lens will give a sharper image, though they are generally more expensive.

Image stabilisation is a useful new feature but using a tripod means you can shoot without it. Tripods, when set up correctly will also mean a level horizon thus saving you time correcting this on the computer.

LEFT: When you're shooting a set like this, perhaps a long lens is a better idea than swimming it?

ABOVE: A glimpse into Clarrie's camera bag.

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LEFT: Clarrie Bouma. RIGHT: A high shutter speed means sharper images. If you want all this detail, just do it.

CAMERA SETTINGS For fast action sports the auto setting isn’t ideal. Even using the sports setting has its limitations as this mode generally shoots at a shutter speed of 1/500th. With a 300mm lens, a minimum 1/1000th shutter speed will result in sharper images. The shutter priority setting tells the camera to shoot at the shutter speed selected and it then adjusts the aperture or f stop as determined by the available light. This is a useful setting and normally gives great results but it may mean less consistency throughout a sequence of shots.

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Turn the camera on and remove the lens cap

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Make sure the memory card has been formatted.

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Set the White Balance to the appropriate setting (cloud, sunshine etc.)

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Set shutter speed to 1/1000th

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Set the aperture to f8 (a useful starting point though it will change depending on the prevailing light)

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Set the ISO to 200 (another useful starting point but it will vary depending on light)

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Set autofocus to “continuous” meaning the camera will autofocus continually during a burst

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I shoot exclusively in manual mode. I, rather than the camera, determine what the end result will be.

Here’s what I commonly do when I am setting up my camera with a 300mm lens, though it does vary considerably depending on conditions and what I am trying to achieve. Some are obvious but still worth mentioning:

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Take a camera reading on both some white water and an unbroken wave face. Adjust the aperture (and ISO if required) to an appropriate setting roughly halfway between those two readings. Avoid using the maximum aperture (lowest f stop). Experience will show you what ISO setting your camera can go to before the "noise" level becomes a problem.

Take a few sample shots and have a look at what they come out like. The histogram view function is useful here.

MORE TIPS When you anticipate a good move coming up, depress the shutter halfway so the autofocus is locked in correctly before you actually start shooting.

A lens convertor is useful but they do reduce the light getting through to the sensor. A 1.4X convertor is fine but a 2X one is of limited value.

Always shoot in RAW format. The jpg format compresses image data and once compressed in the camera, that lost data can never be recovered.

20% of the time. They are very heavy and require a stable tripod which limits how many lenses you can lug around.

Framing is definitely more challenging and you are compelled to use an even faster shutter speed hence requiring more light.

I have only touched on what is a complex topic. The best advice I can give is to get a camera and start shooting because the more you shoot the better you will get.

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Bigger lenses like a 600mm f4 lens are appealing but expensive, around $6,000 secondhand. I’d be lucky to use mine

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On Friday July 25th, The Board Meeting will be hosting a "Legends of Surf Long Lunch" at the Alex Surf Club. Guests of honour include surf pioneer Bob McTavish and Australian Surfing Hall of Fame inductee Mark Warren. There will also be a number of items to be auctioned including a Morning Of The Earth replica from Mark Pridmore of More Surfboards.

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FAREWELL TO A LEGENDARY WATERMAN We were saddened to hear the news of the passing of Dave Jackman, pioneer waterman from Sydney’s Northern Beaches and uncle to Jay Jackman of Sadhana Surfboards in Christchurch.

Revered as a legendary conqueror of the Queenscliff Bombora and for his subsequent big wave exploits on Hawaii’s North Shore, Dave was part of the first Australian team to tour Hawaii. He also had numerous ironman and surf life saving titles to his name - even a qualification to the Munich Olympics for kayaking. He was in every sense, a true waterman.

Dave was also well known as a board builder, boat builder, musician, athlete, movie stunt double, mentor and general good bloke.

RIP Dave Jackman 3rd Oct 1939 to 3rd May 2014

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PERFECT FOR A BIG CURL Not referring to big waves, that is, rather to our good friend Darren Marks, the man behind our Aloha Barry cartoon (see p 114).

The boys from Island Surfboards on Phillip Island specialise in custom craft and so Greg Hogan was set the challenge of crafting a board for our big mate. It’s a beauty, as is Curl’s artwork on his new stick. www.islandsurfboards.com.au

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Leaving Jed Bushrat’s house without a new board, I had marveled at my new-found self control as I headed for Tathra. The South Coast of New South Wales is one of the most amazing stretches of coastline in the whole of Australia - stunning, consistent quality breaks and an awe-inspiring landscape and seascape.

My plan over the next week was to make my way to Newcastle, catching up with some of my favourite shapers and getting in a few cheeky surfs. Thankfully my plan succeeded.

“TALking TO A ShApER, OnE-On-OnE, iS hOw yOu gET TO DiScOvER ThAT mAgic SuRfbOARD."

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Top LEFT: South Coast New South Wales. ABOVE: Mark Rabbidge.

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DAY 11-12: TAThrA To KiAmA Following a catch up with Ben Shaw from Raw Surfboards, I had a little beachie at Tathra, followed by another up the road at Cuttagee and was almost on a hat-trick at Camel Rock, just north of Bermagui, when I saw a large shape in the breakers as I was getting my boardies on.

Being a self-confessed chicken I promptly got my clothes back on and headed for Tomakin and the good folks at the Rivermouth General Store.

Katrina and the gang have one cool set up and the food is unbelievable.

Leaving late arvo there was just enough time for a wave at Broulee before bunking down at the Kioloa Beach Holiday Park with the kangaroos followed by an incredible meal at Merry Street Restaurant (Hey it was research. We had previously run a story on the good folks there and I had to try the food for myself. I wasn’t disappointed.)

The next morning it was on to Culburra Beach to see Daren Glennan of Entity Surfboards, then Mark Rabbidge at Bendalong and Jade Robinson at DSN in Gerringong. You could not possibly meet any more salt-of-the-earth people on the planet. Why surfers buy big name brands rather than talk to their local shaper is quite literally beyond me. These are the guys who can really help develop your surfing and tailor-make a board suitable for your local break.

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DAY 13-14: SHELLHARBOUR TO CRONULLA More great shapers to see...

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First up I had the pleasure of meeting Chris Brown of Brown Dogg Surfboards for the first time. I had seen a number of Chris’ boards at Mark O’Sullivan’s Shellharbour Surf & Skate and was keen to meet the man in person. You need only look at Chris’ browndoggsurfboards.blogspot.com.au or our board profile pages to know why. Amazing boards - some of the nicest I have seen - and a really nice guy.

Dave Porter from Treehouse Landscapes and Handshapes at his old timber mill shed in Bulli was my next stop. Dave’s got an amazing set-up. Aside from the showroom and indoor vege garden there’s several shaping bays and a glassing bay where he regularly conducts classes. Dave’s own creations feature a unique eco angle. Just check out this awesome EPS, epoxy and flax fibre assymetrical.

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Before I left The Gong I made sure to see Steve from Mako Surfboards and that board – the F1. It looked like something Batman may ride. Steve explained the inspiration behind his design were twinhulled speedboats. “That’s why I called it the F1. It’s a mini Simmons with a bad attitude.”

There was no time to test but I will most definitely be back to take it for a burn.

Before the end of the day I made sure to see Mick Slattery of Sure Fire Surf. The variety of boards Mick is shaping blew me away; everything from epoxy alais to ultra high performance sups.

My day finished with a few beers with good mate Mark Riley and a few of the local boys at the Elouera SLSC for a Nippers fundraising night. Unfortunately the next morning I awoke thinking I was going to die.

My brain had its own heartbeat. Despite being somewhat mute, I had the privilege of meeting rugby league royalty – Mark’s dad, John, and his lovely wife Gwen. John played alongside Reg Gasnier (RIP) and Johnny Raper at St George and toured with the famous Kangaroo side to the UK in 1959.

And let me say, John and Gwen’s bar was an impressive one. Mick Kerrigan, eat your heart out. When I next return I will make sure I can hold a conversation.

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How could I ever be criticised for bringing the occasional surfboard home?

First off, I got to see the high performance longboards ridden by local stars Christian Pimm and Jason Livingston featuring Martin Worthington colour work at Soul Surf, along with their incredible collection of vintage boards and memorabilia.

Next was Bennett Surfboards, where I literally dribbled from the moment I walked in the door until I left.

Later that day I caught up with Dan Bekis from DJB. I saw Dan Bekis' boards about 2 years ago at the Wanda Fish Fry and loved them. This however was the first day I actually got to meet Dan and what a down-to-earth, easy to talk to

bloke he was. I must say to anyone who may have feared getting a custom because of the process, or because of any concern of being confronted with a 'too cool' crowd, just see this guy. Enthusiastic yet relaxed, with a real passion for custom crafting boards.

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Sam Egan

Following the Northern Beaches run and down through the Central Coast I found myself in Newcastle, which meant it was time to see two absolute gentlemen of the surfboard industry - Sam Egan and Peter Sheely.

Pete is a first class craftsman. Everything he touches is so meticulous. I absolutely loved his latest 10’4” personal board he made for himself with resin tail block and wood fin. Photos don’t do justice to the refined tail profile and rails.

Sam is a master of the trade. Whether it is a stubby, twin-finned block of foam he's crafted for Dave Rastovich, a triple-stringer mal or a big wave gun, it's all amazing. Just to be able to walk into his shaping bay for a chat is what makes my job so much fun.

“two absolute gentlemen of the surfboard industry sam egan and Peter sheely."

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AUCKLAND TO RAGLAN Picked up the Big Britz Motel close by Auckland Airport, it was busy at the depot and I thought I’d be there until dark, but the crew had done it all before and I was Raglan bound in no time.

Two hours later I pulled into Raglan Kopua and was well looked after by Teresa, Jo and the Kopua crew.

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Next morning, walked into town to check out the famous vibe. Was it really like Byron in the '70s? As they say, "If you can remember, you weren’t really there", but I sort of remember, and it sort of is... Anyhow it’s definitely a cool town and one of the coolest areas is around Raglan Roast and Raglan Surf Emporium. Popped into Raglan Roast and found Tony Bruce deep in the brown lightning cave roasting some of his magic beans. Interesting guy and had the pleasure of his company on the drive back up to Auckland the next day. If you’re in Raglan pop in and say hello, he has some interesting stories from the Volcom and early Raglan days.

Moved on next door and had a good chat about all things (Sydney’s) Northern Beaches surfing with J.C. - Tony’s long time business collaborator and owner of Raglan Surf Emporium.

The morning was getting on and I really wanted to check out the even more legendary left-hander at Manu Bay, on the way I called in to see Mickey T and Sunny at Raglan Longboards. They have a great old school type surf shop here, no corporate stuff, just Mickey’s boards, t-shirts and related merchandise. Mickey is a true craftsman and the quality and finish of his boards are as good as it gets.

It’s worth calling in just to see the neatest shaping bay in the world.

He generously lent me one of his 9 footers, so I popped out and picked up a few onshore sliders, not flash but fun and uncrowded.

On the way back to town I called in to our friends at Piwiwiwi, where Anna showed me around one of their newer, upmarket models complete with strings attached for hanging long boards and a couple of cunning areas to put short boards.

Ray Finlay – Burning Spears surfboards were next on the way, so I also called in and just caught him as he was about to go somewhere else but he opened the shop and showed me some of his latest creations.

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PIHA TO TAKAPUNA On to Piha. It’s always easy to get lost in a city without a sat nav. and Auckland’s no exception. It looked so straight forward on the tourist map. Mum always told me, “If you’re lost, just ask a policeman” so after one handed me a speeding fine I did (yep, apparently you can in a 7.2 metre x 3.3 metre high Britz motor home).

One way of getting directions I suppose.

Arrived in Piha just in time for a magic sunset over Lion Rock. Pulled into Piha Domain Motor Camp and was warmly welcomed by the fabulous Fiona.

Next day was extremely onshore and very wild west coast, so we did a 3 hour “whose idea was this anyway “ walk along Piha ridge - can sort of recommend it, big views and you really get the feel of a place when you walk it.

Loved the vibe of Piha and couldn’t believe it’s so close to Auckland, also couldn’t believe there’s no bottle shop there, however, there is Piha Cafe and the local R.S.A. (R.S.L. for Aussies), both with great food, atmosphere and an alcoholic beverage or 2.

If you go to Piha but don’t call in to Piha Surf and meet Mike and Pam Jolly, give yourself an uppercut.

Piha

Mike is Piha’s purveyor of fine boards, accommodation and sensational views of Piha’s recently revived (after 15 years) left hander, which was going off as I was heading off, sound familiar?

Thought it might be time to dig the sat nav out of my bag, charge it up and head over to Auckland’s Surf Central, Takapuna on the North Shore. First stop, our good mates Luke and the boys at The Board Shop.

Luke has put together a vast collection of all things surf and the best racking systems to get it all there.

Great guys and could easily spend lots of time there checking out the latest and greatest.

Down the street from The Board Shop is one of New Zealand’s true surf legends, Wayne Parkes.

Wayne’s not that big on signage so pay attention otherwise you’ll walk past it like I did – or maybe not.

Wayne didn’t want to be Wayne today as apparently he was having a crap day, but happily he did decide to get into character and we had a good chat of things past. Great surfer and great shaper but don’t go there unless you’re prepared to fork out for a new board, because you will want one.

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Wayne Parkes

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RUAKAKA AND WAIPU COVE Heading further north to Ruakaka and mysteriously I find myself at Roger Hall’s Surfline Surfboards.

Roger is one of the most innovative surfboard manufacturers around. His boards were featured in an exhibition at the Auckland Art Gallery late last year as part of the Design Encounter exhibition.

The quality of design, finish, various inlays, stringer treatments, colours and sheer innovation of Roger’s boards are outstanding. I was really taken with his Hot Curl boards and will definitely get back up there and give one a go in future when I have more time.

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On to Waipu Cove, home of this year’s Cove Fish Fry, and a nice spot to spend some time. Not much happening in the surf department when I was there, however The Pizza Barn and Two Fish Cafe were more than adequate compensations.

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Time was really starting to run out now and the idea of heading up to the Bay of Islands and Ahipara to see the guys at NZ Surf Bros. had to be put off until next time. We did have time to head up to Tutukaka thankfully, where I caught up with Mal and Ali at Tutukaka Surf. This is a really stunning area and Tutukaka Surf is perfectly located in the harbour, with superb restaurants such as Schnappa Rock right nearby.

The region is a great surf destination with a good variety of breaks. Fishing is also a big deal here judging by the amount of big game boats in Tutukaka Harbour, however, one of the areas that it’s not a big deal is the Poor Knights Islands, a marine reserve around 45 minutes east of Tutukaka. If you’re ever in the area I strongly recommend that you go out there with Perfect Day Ocean Cruises, who will give you just that, a perfect day of snorkelling, paddle boarding and cruising in an absolutely pristine marine environment, crystal clear water, an abundance of fish gliding past your goggles plus great food and company.

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Schnappa Rock

We were lucky enough to be on board with a local surfing family and members of the Ocean Beach Boardriders – John, Michelle and Zane Hicks. Zane recently won the 2014 Northland Scholastic Surfing Series from a field of 24 in a good solid surf at Sandy Bay, someone to keep an eye on I think.

Next day Mal lent me one of Tutukaka Surf’s 8’10” longboards so we headed around to Sandy Bay, although not solid, it was a nice little wave and after about 10 minutes I got chatting to a Californian named Eric, who was catching some nice rides on a smallish SUP. I mentioned that I did a bit of SUP surfing as well and he kindly lent me one of his made-in-California Kings high performance boards. It also was 8’10” but only 28" wide - the smallest one I'd ever ridden. A bit of a challenge at first, but a lot of fun once I got used to it.

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It was time to head back to Auckland, then on home to the South Island. One of the great things about these sorts of trips is the terrific

people that you meet on the way, did I mention Dave from Tutukaka Holiday Park? As well as park owner and dairy farmer, he's a qualified electrician (sometimes I feel like such an under achiever) who fixed the electrical cord on our Britz van after some clown ran over it. He wouldn’t hear of taking any money for the half hour of his time and expertise, but I did manage to lay a bottle of NZ’s finest Pinot on him though.

We only scratched the surface of the North Island, so definitely looking forward to all the other bits in the future.

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RAGLAN, NZ If this classic Raglan pic doesn't give you a whole lot of reasons to wear some rubber, then nothing will!

Pack your rubber because this is when one of the world’s best left handers is on song. Huge, powerful, clean walls provide the perfect canvas to draw the kind of lines you have only imagined in your dreams. While you’re there why not treat yourself and pick up a magic Raglan Longboards sled by Micky T, tailor-made for the conditions.

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Is surfing Raglan’s famous left hand breaks on your bucket list? Then tick it off and come on over!

Tents, campervans or caravans, backpackers, cabins or motel units.

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A classic competition has people heading for Scotts Head in NSW again this July!

THE 30TH ANNUAL LOGGER HEADS MALIBU CLASSIC IS ON AGAIN AT SCOTTS HEAD If you've never visited Scotts before, here's your perfect excuse to throw a big board in the car and cruise over for some winter waves. It's without doubt a standout wave in the Nambucca region, and one of our personal favourites along this stretch.

Never been? Here's a bit of what to expect when you get there.

THE SURF

WHAT WE LOVE

The beauty of Scotts is there's something for everyone, and it's particularly ideal for the travelling surf family.

• Scotts offers a surf holiday where, once there, you don’t touch the car.

The right-hand point break off the rocks can deliver 400 to 500 metre rides on its day and hold up to double overhead. Further in towards the beach, the cove offers some superb beachies for surfers of all abilities, particularly kids.

Waves break over a sandy bottom and are best in a SE-E swell with S-W winds, low to mid tide. This surf spot is a lot of fun and really has it all.

Surfer: Glenn Carter Photo: Jillian Carter

SCOTTS HEAD, NSW

GREAT WINTER SURF ESCA PES

• The Scotts Head Holiday Park is right on the beach.

• The local Bowls Club adjoins and is great for a few afternoon cleansers and a meal.

• The local corner shop, café and bottle-o are 5m across the road.

• Aside from surfing or beach fishing there is a walking path over the headland where magnificent coastal views can be savoured or you can walk 11km along the beach between Scotts Head and Nambucca.

GETTING THERE

WHERE TO STAY

Scotts Head is about 500 km north of Sydney, just south of Macksville.

Once you turn off the Pacific Highway you have a 15 minute leisurely drive to Scotts.

The Scotts Head Holiday Park is where we stay on our regular run down the coast. There’s 14 cabins (sleeping 4-6), 117 powered sites, 16 unpowered sites and all the usual facilities.

Being a little off the beaten track keeps that nice, beachside town feel about the place. Scotts is relaxing to say the least.

See the website for more: northcoastholidayparks.com.au

MARK IT IN YOUR DIARY...

The 30th annual Logger Heads Malibu Classic will be held from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th July. The Classic is one of the longest running and popular events of its kind in Australia and is expecting close to 200 entrants this year, with comps for juniors through to seniors, male, female, high performance longboards, logs and old mals. You can download an entry form at: www.australianlongboarding.com Surfer: Glenn Carter Photo: Jillian Carter AUTUMN/WINTER 2014 | SMORGASBOARDER

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GREAT WRIFNE STC EA PRE S SU

Photos courtesy of Gus Brown

PNG

Winter in most parts of Australia and New Zealand entails cold to frigid water and suiting up in rubber.

PNG on the other hand, has a year-round water temperature of around 26 degrees, plus lefts, rights and a range of quality breaks ranging from 3’ to 6’ on average, suiting surfers of all abilities... Do you really need more convincing to book a trip?

Can you not picture yourself riding a late arvo wave with the setting sun reflecting off the face so it resembles a sheet of pink glass? Warm, inviting... You know you want to go!

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M I K A L A M w I l b o w Mikala Wilbow is a surf-obsessed photographer on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Not only does she have an eye for great images and the talent to capture them, she also has a wonderfully cheery outlook on how she goes about it: “I have spent a good part of my life trying to figure out how I could live my life every day with a smile,” is what she says on her personal website, www.mikalawilbow.com, which features a selection

of her work - from commercial shoots, to travel to surfing around her home breaks, where she regularly gets out with her husband and friends.

But what keeps Mikala so stoked about her work, her surfing and life? We thought we’d find out in one simple question: “What drives you?”

Over to you Mikala…

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" My in s p ir at i o n to e x p l o r e c o Me s f r o m c ha s in g th at pe rfect s hot an d the l if e e x p e r i e n ces you g et wh e n you tr av el."

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P h otog raPhy

“The surfing life is what drives me as a photographer.

Since I took up surfing, my life has changed and I’m surrounded by the coastal and surfing life. As a surfer, I experience so much beauty in my everyday life. As a photographer, I naturally want to capture that and share it with surfers, non surfers and anyone who has an appreciation for beauty in this world. I’m obsessed!”

Equi P m ent “I am a Canon girl through and through, and use Aquatech housing. It’s important to have trust in your equipment when you’re taking your gear into the water or just capturing a moment that you know you can't recreate. The equipment in front of the photographer is what helps them express their style, and my equipment helps me to capture things the way I see them.”

S h esurfs “I started surfing late in my life - at 18 years old - as I didn't grow up on the beach. I think maybe that’s what has given me such an appreciation for the sport, because it wasn't always on my back doorstep and I never had the chance to take it for granted. Over the past years I’ve developed such a love for surfing and immersed myself in it.

"I’ve been lucky enough to experience the beautiful life that surfing has to offer, and meet many other surfer girls living that life. Five years ago, I met my now very good friend and business partner, Hayley, who had similar interests and a similar direction in life. We teamed up and started Shesurfs. It started as a Facebook page which was based on sharing our life as surfer girls, and has now grown into a blog style website where we like to connect surfer girls together, share everything a surfer girl would like to know about - photos, recipes videos, articles, fashion, tips and surf trips.

"I find surfing so beautiful, inspiring and such a healthy lifestyle to live. Surfing has given me so much in my life that I want to share that with other girls!”

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“I find inspiration in the most simple and beautiful things. It’s that feeling of paddling out the back at sunrise, ducking under a powerful wave peeling over the top of you, and the stoke that comes with catching that perfect wave. It’s a beautiful lifestyle that keeps me fit, healthy... And it’s a great way to start my day.

“My inspiration to explore comes from chasing that perfect shot and the life experiences you get when you travel. I’ve been travelling since a young age and I’ve always found that it gives me an incredible appreciation for my background, upbringing and life in Australia.

For more of Mikala’s work, see her website, follow here on Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to also check out her and Hayley’s blog site, Shesurfs at www.shesurfs.com.au

"Surfing is one of the hardest sports I’ve ever learnt.

The ocean is always throwing you different size waves and conditions that you’re always adjusting to and working on something new as it wasn't the same as when you surfed yesterday. So I’m always driven by learning something new and getting that little bit better every day.”

"I struggle between choosing my surfboard and my camera every day when I travel. That stoke you feel after you catch that awesome wave is pretty similar to the feeling I get when I capture that perfect, amazing image. You dream about it and then wake up wanting more amazing captures. I want to share it with the world because it reflects the feeling, captured in that moment, that I experience as a photographer. I love it when I hear how it inspires someone else.

S URF EQ UIPM EN T ”I like to mix up my boards and experience the different feeling of each board under my feet. My husband is a frother and loves buying surfboards, so there’s always something fun to take out. Between the two of us we have 11 boards. And yeah, we ride them all.

www.mikalawilbow.com @mikalawilbow_behindthelens Mikala-Wilbow-Photography

"I guess you would say all of my images are quite personal, as they are documents of my life experiences - things my eyes see and the way I see them. My love for capturing the surfer girl lifestyle has taken me in an exciting direction of now running (with Shesurfs) all-girl surf trips to the Maldives, with more exciting locations to come.

"As a photographer, this is a dream. It keeps me travelling and meeting new surfer girls all the time, giving them photos captured on their surfing holiday to share the surf stoke!”

Photo: Mick Curley

"I'm not a hardcore surfer - I just love to surf and love the look of a new surfboard! I do get stuck on my fish a lot (especially because I live and surf the Northern Beaches). It’s an easy paddle and a super-cruisey ride.

I do find I get lazy on it though, so I’m always mixing up my boards to help me learn more in the surf. "

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FiVE SHUTTERS With most things in life, it's all a matter off perspective...

Photography tends to be much the same. West Australian surfer Jordan Rodin was recently the subject of a few different shoots, with five different people and their cameras - not all photographers, some just friends snapping at an opportune time.

We let the people behind the lens tell the tale of how their particular perspective on the same surfer happened.

NicOLAS RiSCH “It's pitch black in the morning! Always early starts with Jordan... A stiff offshore making it freezing outside, I didn't want to get up. But with Jordan banging on my door, I was up. After defrosting the car window we were on the way to the spot. An hour of rocky tracks and dead ends and we finally got to the wave. We watched it for an hour looking at each other 'looks heavy aye?'

we went. Watched the first wave pick up all the water on the reef and dump it down again. It was heavy. I was thinking ‘There’s no way…’

"A dead low tide was making this hard wave to surf almost impossible. But we couldn't wait - with an early onshore forecast it was now or never.

We suited up and out there

"Both bruised and cut up, we paddled in and called it a day.

Was stoked with the shots and can't wait to meet up with Jordan again.”

"After watching Jordan get pumped for an hour, he finally snagged a couple that let him out - it’s such a hard place to shoot because every wave is different. The wind finally came in, and I think we were both happy to call it quits.

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NAME: Jordan Rodin FROM: Perth, WA HOME BREAK: Derrs

DREAM SURF BREAK: Right hand wedges WHAT MAKES YOUR PART OF WA SPECIAL: There are some fun waves around and the air is crisp and the water is clean.

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“Early morning glass at Derrs, with semi-crowded waves on offer.

Warm prepping conditions set up for a super fun session, clean walls and a few ramps around. Full day of surfing topped off with diving for some crays and a good burger from Tworocks.” @joshdeos joshdelamotte.tumblr.com

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JAMES MYERS “My mate Alex Tuffnell text me Tuesday morning asking if I wanted to go down south over the weekend. I was hesitant at first because I had other commitments on Sunday, but Alex was pretty keen and convinced me to go any way. Come Friday morning we were packing to leave and left around lunchtime.

We were staying at good friend Jayden Muir’s van at the caravan park in Dunsborough. We got there, unpacked and still had a few hours left to surf and ended up having an afternoon bash at Bears.

“The following morning we were planning on getting up super early to beat the weekend crowds. Alex’s alarm didn’t go off, so we woke up pretty late and were thinking what a bad start to the day. Alex was set on surfing a spot that’s a bit of a mission to get to Jayden and myself weren’t too keen but we did anyway.

"We got there and it was pretty packed with the occasional wave. It seemed like everyone was hassling each other just for a swell that didn’t even break. After a shitty start to the morning we were back at the Van and recharged with a couple of bacon and egg sandwiches.

“Alex being the super froth surfer that he is, was still super keen to surf again. The whole time I was thinking I could not be bothered with the crowd or lack of swell. So on our way to the next spot I didn’t even bother taking a board and instead took my camera.

We decided on a spot that picks up a bit more swell compared to most places. Unless you don’t care about your car, you kind of need a four wheel drive to get there so it should be less packed than somewhere like main break.

“Once we got off the tarmac and on to the gravel road we had to leave Alex’s car behind and climb into Jayden’s decked-out Prado.

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PHOTO: PERSPECTIVES Jayden and Alex. We begun our walk down to the break. On our way down Jayden and Alex decided they would walk a little further. As we walked past the first spot, I was watching the surfers out there pulling off some pretty gnarly airs in pretty average surf. We stopped to watch for a moment. It was pretty cool to watch. “Due to social media we could straight away pick out

Kael Welsh because of his wetsuit and size, and Jordan was pretty noticeable because of his hair and wetsuit (laughs). I told Jayden and Alex that I was just going to take a few shots of Jordan and Kael and then catch back up. I ended up staying there the whole time until Jay and Alex walked back past me. I had my pillow with me because I was planning on having a nap on the beach, but it ended up serving as pretty good cushion to sit on! There are a few rocks up one end of the bay and I straight away thought they would be good to get a bit a of depth in the photo. I bee-lined it for them and began trying to find an angle I liked.

I took a few test shots and decided on one angle, put my pillow down and got comfy...

“I got a couple of good shots of Kael and a few average ones of Jordan. Jordan was doing little air reverses off waves that had barely any push or wall to them. After a small amount of time there, one with a bit more of a wall was coming

through and Jordan was right on it. I could tell he would do something good on it. I couldn’t help but think to myself, 'Don’t mess it up.' I take photos quite often and two things I know I mess up a lot is keeping my focal points perfect and a straight horizon. I had already messed up a few shots early on because of this and was stressing I was going to do it again.

"Jordan was already racing down the line, I saw the closeout section coming towards him and fired away. I started the sequence a little bit late and thought to myself ‘you stuffed it.’ He stuck it and as soon as he landed and finished the wave, I checked back my shot and on the little LCD of my camera I was super stoked to see it turned out pretty good.

on the big screen. I pretty much messaged Jordan on Facebook straight away and asked if he was surfing there earlier that day. He confirmed it was him and I sent him the sequence and a couple of others from the day, but that one was clearly a stand out - I even set it as my desktop background. We kept talking after that and just like any two surfers, got along pretty well.

We still talk a little bit now and I think I'll start hassling him out to make a clip or something!”

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STEPHEN CURTIN “It was a long night… Me and Jordan went to the Bruce Springsteen concert on a Saturday night got home at 3am, got two hours of sleep until Jordan woke me up saying “It’s offshore, lets go!” We packed the car and off to the local we went. It was one of those days when everyone bars off going to surf, so it was just me and Jordan surfing these small, fun wedges. I surfed for a couple of hours and came in early as I was still feeling seedy from the night before, so I took a couple of shots of Jordan and got a few okay ones! I’m no photographer by anyone standards, but it was fun just capturing my mate’s stoke by pulling the trigger.”

DAVE MANNING “I was on my way north of Perth to surf a little reef, but not having a 4X4, I had to walk a good half-an-hour to the spot. I saw Jordan out there - well, he’s always out there - so, I took a few shots of him and a couple of the other boys. It didn't last long as I wanted to get out there myself. After walking back to the car, I looked through the photos and two photos of Jordan really stood out. I was stoked to get them and share them with him.”

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The Write-Off Matt Rott and Matt Shepherd discover there's always magic to be found when you look just that little bit harder.

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PhotograPhy IS a Strange thing...

Anytime you're capturing something at a fraction of a second - particularly an activity as dynamic as surfing - the potential exists to distort reality.

Thus, an image of a perfect wave on a perfect day might easily fail to convey the full experience of actually being there, while a fortuitous convergence of light and action can turn a sub-par session into something special.

Take the following selection of images, for example. Small swell, bad wind, and crappy weather all made for good excuses to scrub the evening session - both from a surf and photographic point of view. But rather than calling it a day, photog Matt Shepherd and I ran the boat down to a slabby little corner of reef that was bending just enough to blow offshore.

There, with a 40-pound dive housing, an hour of sunset backlighting, and ISO ramped up to 1600, Shepo found something worth shooting.

Sometimes the only thing worth writing off is expectation. www.aquaseen.com

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Mike Porter is a truly active member of the Port Maquarie surf community. As the owner of Sandy Feet, he not only stocks some of the coolest surf gear available but also organises the annual surfboard swap meet... Today, however, we're talking to him about his eye for photos.

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RUNNING A DAILY PHOTO BLOG ON YOUR WEBSITE? For just over a year now. It’s not really daily anymore unless we have a good run of weather and waves. I decided people weren’t any keener to see photos of bad waves on rainy days than I was to take them.

WHAT WAS THE PRINCIPAL REASON BEHIND STARTING THE BLOG? I was inspired by a daily email coming out of Manly called Sprout Daily. Every day I’d get emails with great photos that often included mates of mine. I thought to myself, “Someone really should be doing a version of this in Port Macquarie”

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WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT ALONG THE WAY IN A PHOTOGRAPHY SENSE? I’ve learnt a lot along the way. I look back at my early photos and I’m pretty embarrassed. I’ve got a couple of friends who are great photographers and have helped out with some great advice.

I learnt to back up my photos when a hard drive died taking about 60,000 photos with it.

I’ve also learnt not to shoot at sunset if there’s a lot of baitfish around. (laughs)

HAS CAPTURING SO MANY IMAGES OF WHAT GEAR ARE YOU CAPTURING YOUR LOCAL SURFERS AND BREAKS SHED A IMAGES ON? NEW LIGHT ON YOUR HOMETOWN? I use a Canon 7D. When I’m in the water I use Not really. I’ve always known we are lucky to an Aquatech Sport Housing and Tokina 11-16, A live in in a pretty good part of the world. cheap 8mm fisheye or a Canon 50mm.

On land I was using a Sigma 150-500 but I’ve just got hold of a Canon 300mm 2.8L.

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Mick Campbell, Ex-WCT surfer

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" I ’ V E A L S O L E A R N T N OT TO S H O OT A T S U N S E T I F T H E R E ’ S A L OT O F B A I T F I S H A R O U N D . "

Anybody interested in Mike's photos can sign up for the free emails on the Sandy Feet website.

"We promise we won’t spam you or sell your details," Mike says. "And if you get sick of looking at nice waves you can unsubscribe any time you like." www.sandyfeetsurf.com.au and for the daily emails, see sandyfeetsurf.blogspot.com.au Sandy Feet Surf Co

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IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BEACH

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"Have you seen my new camera?" Wally asks before carefully wrapping his new digital SLR up to pack in with his Bali luggage. Taking a couple of weeks off from Wally's Water Gallery, he's off for a bit of Indo R&R. Although he's Bali-bound and hopes to get some great shots while over there, he's more inspired by shooting his local neighbourhood. Home is where the heart is, they say...

"It's awesome to be able to relive moments just by looking at a photo."

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Wally started taking an interest in photography in 2009 and has steadily upgraded his arsenal from the early days of a waterproof happy-snapper.

Thesedays he uses a mix of his digital SLR, shooting from the beach and a GoPro for getting up close and personal in the water, but Wally says its always a struggle to decide to grab the board or camera.

"When you're looking at the inside of great barrells, you really just want to get on them," he laughs. "I end up swapping halfway and just surfing."

"It's awesome getting good photos of sunrises or perfect barrells, and then being able to show them off to your friends, saying 'look, this is what you missed.'"

Wally Johnson

The name of Wally Johnson's surf and homewares store says it all - Wally's Water Gallery. Every since day one, the walls of the Marcoola shop have been adorned with Wally's surf photography, amazingly presented in recycled timber frames made by his dad, Phil. We caught up with him for a quick chat between packing...

Drop in to Wally's Water Gallery at 6 Lorraine Avenue, Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast to see exactly what it was you missed.

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FIN-NOVATION M O D E R N

GEAR: COOL STUFF

A LITTLE BIT OF

LIGHT AND STRONG...

Hidden - if you want it to be - under a foam insert, the unique "Load Beam Collar" sports trussed openings designed to retain maximum strength while being super-light

A LT E R N A T I V E S

Innovations under the surface are every bit as interesting as the design ideas on the surfboard itself. Forward thinking fin ideas - such as the organic, natural and flowing shapes of Hanalei fins, or the super-refined performance ideas of Mitchell Rae's Switchblades (watch this space for more on those!) to mention but two - are only half of the story... Fin boxes and fin plugs are the other, and the latest chapter is that of the brand new Gearbox.

We find out more...

ROBIN MAIR - the man behind Hawaii's Hanalei Fins - gets very excited when he starts to talk about the new Gearbox fin plug. As a surfboard shaper with many years of experience under his belt, and amazing board designs to show for it, he's well and truly been looking at fin boxes from many different angles for a long time now. The reason he's excited is because the new Gearbox is the culmination of all these years of work, thought and constant design refinement, and it's sure to get a few shapers very excited too.

"It's not just about the final product," Robin explains as we chat on Skype, "It's all the design thinking behind it that's important." The Gearbox is most certainly no throwaway idea. Every aspect of the design has been carefully considered and tweaked relentlessly to ensure a light, strong, easy-to-install and aesthetically pleasing fin plug, which accommodates standard tabbed fins.

THE STRENGTH IS IN THE STRUCTURE One of the main design features of this Gearbox is the "load beam collar" which is the structural beam under the surface, which extends around the perimeter. With a wide surface area and trussed openings to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, the beam help prevents bowing and rolling of the plug under strain. Not only that, because it is recessed, there is space for a foam insert, which not only helps retain the aesthetic integrity of the original board design, but also can enhance the strength due to the extra bonding surface area for lamination.

Yes, being installed under the glass, this is one solid, strong system.

As to the slot, it fits your standard dual tab fins, so no need to throw out your favourite, tried and tested sets - simply pop them in here and you're good to go. And with around 5mm to play with positioning in the slot itself you can tweak your fins to be in the exact spot for optimum performance.

Keep your eyes peeled - these are hitting the streets now, so you'll be seeing a few of these appearing in boards very soon...

FOR MORE INFORMATION, see the website www.gearbox-surf.com, email info@gearbox-surf.com or call Lance Pearson on 0417 243 592

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S U RF BOA R D S Whether you’re in the market for a new stick, or simply feel like torturing yourself and drooling a little by poring over amazing new surfboard designs from across Australia and NZ, these are the pages for you... There’s something for everyone here - short to long, young and old, foam to timber and beyond. Enjoy!

For a further fix for your board addiction, see the almost 200 board profiles online right now in our surfboards section at www.smorgasboarder.com.au.

X5 Length: 5’10” Width: 19 ¼” Thickness: 2 3/8”

THE BIG RED ONE

by Rory Oke

X1 Fast down the line yet easy to surf rail to rail, this board features a flat bottom to slight vee through the tail with chined rails. OceanFoam handshaped blank, 6oz cloth, polished finish and one big fin.

GEAR

A new design, same name featuring a single to double concave, starting just in front of the fins, plus a lower rocker with a little flip at both ends. OceanFoam blank, 4oz cloth with tint/pigment glassing and a 5 x Futures fin setup.

Length: 9’1” Width: 19 ¼” Thickness: 2 1/8”

ELEVATOR V2

by Rory Oke

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SHAPER’S PROMOTION

Oke longboard cruising down at Wilsons Prom Photo, supplied: Varenka Tuma

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by Mike Jolly

X3

GROM MODEL Length: 5’6” Width: 18” Thickness: 2 1/8”

PIHA SURF 122 Seaview Rd, Piha, NZ Ph: +64 9 812 8723 E: pihasurf@xtra.co.nz www.pihasurf.co.nz

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GERAGHTY SHAPES CUSTOM SURFBOARDS

BY DEAN GERAGHTY M: 0422 442 044 E: info@geraghtyshapes.com www.geraghtyshapes.com

Length: 6’0” Width: 19” Thick: 2 ¼”

by Graham Carse

ROUND TAIL THRUSTER

X3

The best materials available, tried and tested. A good, solid addition to your quiver - amazing in small waves, but will hold its own up to 3-4’ waves. Available in any tail shape, size you wish. All my boards are done from start to finish by me personally so you get guaranteed quality.

Flat rocker template. Single concave. Round tail thruster. This is a good board for all-round conditions. It’s an easy-to-ride board which is super fast and super fun. An essential for anyone’s quiver.

Designed for 10-year-old Kelsi. Easy paddling, stable, yet high-performance adn suited to beach break conditions. I use 4way Fin System as a standard to enhance the custom experience: www.4wfs.com

Single into double concave with a slight V in the tail. Glassing is 6 + 4oz deck with 4oz bottom. Designed as a longboarder’s short board for those bigger, punchy West Coast type waves.

Length: 7’4” Width: 22” Thick: 2 ¾“

X3

Custom to your requirements

by Dean Geraghty

by Lee Cheyne

MEXI-BEAN

QUARRY BEACH SURFBOARDS

75 David St, Caversham, Dunedin NZ Ph: +64 3 455 7414 M: +64 27 518 8678 www.qbsurfboards.com LEE CHEYNE DESIGNS Ph: 0403 655 316 leecheynesurfboards.com

E: orders@leecheynesurfboards.com

Lee Cheyne Surfboards

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TWIN FIN FISH

by Goran Peko

by Wayne McKewen

X4

X3 Single to double concave. Great for the winter swells.

Bit more foam to compensate for your 4/3 wettie.

X3 Length: 6’4” Width: 18 7/8” Thickness: 2 ½”

WINTER SHORTY

by Leighton Clark

by Steve Barber

FULL FORCE SURF Now located upstairs at Shaping Co., 1/29 Machinery Drive, Tweed Heads South, NSW Ph: 0418 708 550 E: info@fullforcesurf.com.au

Based on the design used in Bede Durbidge’s boards, this is an update from the original Durbo model design from early to mid-2000s. There’s a single to deep double through the tail, rolled deck and tail block. 2 3/8” tail rocker and 5 ¾” nose rocker. Low rails and a hip squash or round tail. FCSII tri fin.

Length: 5’11” Width: 20 5/8“ Thickness: 2 3/8“”

THE SAINT

44 PLUS

Around 46L for maximum floatation in a shortish board plain shape, for surfers over 100kgs or beginners wanting something different. Standard PU construction with quad setup, custom tints and sprays available.

The “Rasta” model, standard with MR template glass-on fins. Designed for small days when your normal board won’t cut it. If you find hollow A-frames, this will take off, hold and tuberide without sliding out. Flat deck with chamfered rails that hold, but won’t bog. Custom to suit.

X2

Length: 6’1” - 6’6” Width: 19” - 19 ½” Thick: 2 3/8” - 2 ¾”

Length: 6’7” Width: 22” Thick: 3”

KOMA SURFBOARDS 4/39 Bailey Crescent, Southport QLD 4215 Ph: 0402 863 763 www.komasurf.com

CLARK SURFBOARDS

Units 7 & 8, 9 Chapman Rd, Hackham SA 5163 E: leightonclark01@yahoo.com.au M: 0422 443 789 Available at

www.onboardsurf.com.au

Coolangatta, Currumbin, Burleigh Heads Ph: 07 5535 0288 www.mtwoodgee.com.au Join us on Facebook

*FREE SHIPPING! Australia-wide on

all Mt Woodgee stock boards up to 6’8!

(Excludes Movement and clearance boards)

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SINGLE

FIN

by Steve-O

X1

WOODEN SURFBOARD SHAPES

BY STEVE-O Ph: 0421 522 503 woodensurfboardsshapesbysteveo@gmail.com woodensurfboardsshapesbysteveo.com.au

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Length: 5’10” Width: 21 ½” Thickness: 2 ¾”

WHIPPIT

by Chris Garrett

Ph: 0424 450 690 phantomsurfboards@gmail.com chrisgarrettshapes.com.au Available at SUNHOUSE, 41 McClean St, Coolangatta

X4 Don’t let the spray job prevent you from taking in the hidden detail... It’s like Thin Lizzy, covering what’s underneath

For those almost flat or full and slow days, this paddles like a longboard, is super loose and speeds through dead sections. Built with King PU foam, Newkem Polyester resin, glassed with 4oz x 4 + 6oz E cloth and finished with a gloss and polish, it’s fitted with FCS MR TFX twin fins.

A more fish-nosed version of the Shovelhead: wide point still forward, the rocker flat and a roll/hull nose for neutrality under the front foot which feeds into a deepish double concave, to flat out of the tail. Rails upturned in the nose, spiralling to low profile foil in the tail. Quad set up optimal, and in the Fouruster config. Think your best board, cut about a foot off it and it’s now your best board ever!!

Old school, Paulownia and Cedar single fin with flyers modelled off a Col Smith template

Length: 6’10” Width: 21 ½” Thickness: 3”

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X2

Length: 500 √2’ Width: 8+ 5/16 < 33““ Thickness: 5 x 4 ≠ 3°

by Glenn ‘Cat’ Collins

THE UNFINISHED

E: surf1770@bigpond.com www.surf1770noosa.com

Length: 5’10” Width: 21 ½” Thickness: 2 ¾”

by Riki Tucker

TWIN FISH

PHANTOM SURFBOARDS

ENTITY SURFBOARDS - Ph: 0423 987 492 1-2/2 Regmoore Cl, Culburra Beach NSW 2540 ww.entitysurfboards.com.au

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Length: 5’4”- 6’6” Width: 20” - 21”

X2

M: 0418 884 242

www.fuyusurfboards.com

GEAR: BOARDS

THE AQUARIAN

by Jack & Aaron Knight

BLACK APACHE SURFBOARDS @blackapache Look us up...

Ph: 0410 419 791

blackapachesurfboards@live.com.au blackapachesurfboards.com.au

HARVEST SURFBOARDS Christine Avenue, Miami, QLD

P: 07 5576 5914 E: aaron@harvestsurfboards.com

www.harvestsurfboards.com

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SHAPER’S PROMOTION

Aaron Knight, talking about his dad Jack Knight (below) and proving families that play together, stay together.

Length: 5’11” Thickness: 2 5/8” Width: 15 ½” Nose: 20 ¼”, Tail: 14 ½”

by Paul Winter

Noosa Heads, QLD

“I KNOW IT’S EASY FOR ME TO SAY IT, BUT MY DAD IS AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND - SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO WATCH WHAT HE TURNS A BLOCK OF FOAM INTO WITH HIS HANDS. “HE’S SEEN IT ALL WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF HANDSHAPING EVERY BOARD AND YOU CAN JUST TELL HOW MUCH HE LOVES DOING IT!”

X1

THE BENT TEMPLE FUYU SURFBOARDS

Features a beautifully balanced planshape, wide point and area pulled slightly forward, mid to down rail, plenty of foam, a JPI 6 Channel bottom - the curves in the channels will work with you rather than tracking. Gives the board a bit more acceleration through turns.

MINI SIMMONS DELUXE

by Jesse Watson

For all the cool kids. Loose, oh-so-skatey and the fastest board you’ll feel under your feet - period. Custom one-off abstract resin work, glass-on fins, full gloss and polish. Our highest end product - all the trimmings you can handle, as crazy as you wanna go - we’ll make it happen.

Area and volume to handle smaller conditions with ease but will excel in head-high waves due to slightly flatter rocker and bottom concaves that generate speed to burn and fluid turns.

Burford blank, high quality glassing with original resin tints. 6x4oz deck, 4oz bottom with fin patch. Handcrafted and built to last. A super versatile board that will suit most levels of surfer 3 or 4

Length: 4’2”-5’8” Width: Fat Thickness: Thick

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JB SIGNATURE

MODEL

by Chris Brown

X1

BROWN DOGG SURFBOARDS

P: 0416 455 985 E: browndogg1@optusnet.com.au Brown-Dogg-Surfboards

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FLOWRIDER Length: 9’1” Width: 21” Thickness: 2 ½”

by Dan Bekis

DJB SURFBOARDS 1/1 Mitchell Rd, Brookvale Ph: 0417 674 257 www.djbsurfboards.com.au

X3

Available in custom dimensions for you

@ $650, Custom styrene epoxy starting @ $795. Includes carbon stomp patches and your choice of glassing schedule and fin system.

New school meets old school in this sungle fin design. Custom PU starting

This design is a dynamic fusion of accelerated rocker, blended concaves and rail edges.

It is a super responsive high performance surf craft. Available in step up and step down.

Custom PU thruster starting @ $650, Custom styrene epoxy thruster starting @ $795.

Includes carbon stomp patches and your choice of glassing schedule and fin system.

A narrower outline than a traditional log for more performance-based logging. Hulled bottom from nose to tail with slight nose and tail lift. PU foam, 7 oz Volan glass. Resin tint options with rail bands, fabric inlays and gloss polished finish. 10” fin box or glass on 9”-10” Greenough single fin. A great log for teenagers, ladies or the lighter man

Old style shape, with widest point 12” below centre. Rolled bottom, slightly pinched rails and a 3/8” nose concave. Nice trimmer and great nose rider. Resin tinted, glassed in 7 ½oz Volan. Runs a 10” Greenough Alkali fin to finish it off nicely.

Length: 9’6” Width: 23” Thickness: 3”

Length: 6’2” Width: 19 ¾” Thickness: 2 ½ ½”

NEW OLD SCHOOL

by Joel Beck

X1

SKRILLEX II

By Joel Beck

SURFBOARDS BY JOEL BECK M: +61 406 521 571 P: 07 5493 3539 E: beckboards@gmail.com facebook.com/beckboards

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1+2

Length: 8’ Width: 21” Thickness: 2 ¾” Nose 17 ¾’’ & Tail 14 ½’’

CHANNEL BOTTOM

by Jordie Brown

Ph: 0401 437 392

www.hightidesurfboards.com

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TRADITIONAL

MINI LONGBOARD

by Peter Sheely

1 or 3

HIGH TIDE SURFBOARDS Skenes Creek, VIC 3233

PETER SHEELY SURFBOARDS Ph: 02 4957 3161 M: 0417 264 739

E: hightidesurfboards@hotmail.com

peter@sheelysurfboards.com

sheelysurfboards.com

X3

Length: 8’ Width: 21” Thickness: 2 ¾”

8’ LONGBOARD

RABBIDGE SURF DESIGN Bendalong, NSW Ph: 02 4456 4038 M: 0427 767 176 E:sales@markrabbidge.com www.markrabbidge.com

Custom handshaped to suit needs, body weight and fitness. Spiral chine entry, medium concave. V2 Flex with Kinetic Carbon Construction panels, to control flex pattern, increase the reflex/ping out of the turns. Light, medium or strong glassing.

Extremely quick, positive and manouvreable.

A double-ender, well balanced board. Trim concave through middle, rolled vee through tail.

Dion foam blank with the board made here in Ulladulla. Three-fin set-up.

SHAPER COMMENT: I’ve been making this board since the ’80s and it continues to be one of my most popular models. It’s just so easy and fun to ride - like a shortboard you can noseride.

Features of the ‘60s with roll bottom and 50/50 rails, hippy tail and excellent nose riding qualities. Choose 1, 2 or 3 stringers, foam inserts, colours, tints, pigments or sprays. Volane 8 or 10oz, or 6oz normal glass, 9” to 9 ½” single fin set or box. Add side fins if you want. A traditional ‘60s style board - just that bit shorter, developed with today’s technology.

This stick is a true all rounder! In big or small waves it’s great fun. With low rocker and plenty of volume, it can be customized to suit a huge variety of surfers. Light 6oz/40z trimmed lap glass-job, resin tint and a full gloss coat with custom art by Jordie Brown. 2+1 box and FCS fin set up - works great as a single fin. This is truly a versatile surfboard. !t catches waves like a dream, turns amazing, and you can also nose ride surprisingly well if you’re fast on your feet!

Length: 8’ Width: 22 ½” Thickness: 3 ½”

SUPERMAL

V2 FLEX

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GEAR: BOARDS GEAR

Length: 8’ Width: 21 ½” Thickness: 2 ¾”

by Mitchell Rae

1, 3 or 4

by Mark Rabbidge

OUTER ISLAND SURFBOARDS

7 Bayldon Drive, Raleigh, NSW

outerislandsurfboards.com Ph: 02 6655 7007 E: info@outerislandsurfboards.com

outerisland.blogspot.com

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GEAR SU RFBO ARDS

Remember, when you support your local shaper, you’re not buying a surfboard, you’re getting a priceless life experience.

Surfing on that custom board, made specially for you... It’s simply something else, and something you’ll never regret doing. Go on!

Matt Williams takes a Factory longboard for some research and development time.

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Length: 5’10” Width: 19” Thickness: 2 3/8”

POP-TOP

by Matt Williams

THE FACTORY SURFBOARDS

17 Allen Street, Caloundra QLD

Ph: 07 5492 5838 E: Williams.h.m@hotmail.com

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Good for Sunny Coast conditions. Shorter and wider, full rounded square and flat rocker helps glide over flat sections but still allows for pocket surfing when waves pick up. Still enough rocker for big airs and big turns.

X4

QUAD MACKEREL Length: 5’10” Width: 19” Thickness: 2 3/8”

by Matt Williams

LONGBOARD

by Matt Williams

X1

Shaped from a great 9’6” longboard rocker. Curvy outline, full nose, round tail with vee double concaves makes this a really smooth ride with excellent flow - an easy wave catcher. Loads of volume, suitable for riders 50-95kg. Also a great board for women as it is manageable in and out of the water. A must try! Nice easy flow.

Created off my old Wegener templates. Good for beach barrels and big walls. Will hold in waves up to 10ft.

Shaped off original Skip Frye template. This quad fin fish will hold in waves up to 6ft and surf mush with ease. Works as a twin or a twin with side bites or as a full quad in the bigger stuff.

X3

Length: 9’ Width: 22 7/8” Thickness: 3” Length: 10’ Width: 32” Thickness: 4 1/8” Volume: 156L 4 x tie down anchors for gear

SNAPPER Custom designed in NZ

by Andy Jordan.

X3

TAURANGA, NZ

(In NZ 0800 787 464) P: +64 (07) 5701953 M: +64 (027) 2433011 W: www.liquidstixx.co.nz Reinforced rails, nose and tail

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SURFBOARD

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DINGS

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Rep

New Zealand RAGLAN, NZ

RAGLAN LONGBOARDS 7 days, 10am to 5pm except winter - catch us if you can +64 7 825 0544

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KAIKOURA, NZ

SURGE SURFBOARDS

Bust your board? Call us 24/7 027 428 7453

Queensland AGNES WATER/1770

REEF 2 BEACH

Mon-Sat, 9-5pm, Sun,10-4pm 07 4974 9072

k Fins Pro Tec

WURTULLA

NICHOLSON SURFBOARDS REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

Mon - Fri 7-3pm, Sat 7-midday 0438 631 153 facebook.com/nicholsonsurf

MOFFAT BEACH

THE FACTORY SURFBOARDS

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 8am-12pm (07) 5492 5838

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LABRADOR

CYCLE SURFBOARDS

Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm Weekends by Appointment 0401 016 088

SOUTHPORT

KOMA

Mon-Fri 9am -5pm, Sat 9am -12pm 0402 863 763

MIAMI

DINO’S DING REPAIRS

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 12pm 0409 727 735

BURLEIGH HEADS

MT WOODGEE

1730 Gold Coast Highway (07) 5535 0288 Sun-Fri, 9am - 5pm Sat 8:30am - 5pm

CURRUMBIN

MT WOODGEE 2 Stewart Rd (07) 5598 2188 Sun-Fri, 9am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm

MAXIMUM SURFBOARDS Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Sat 10am - 3pm Sun by appointment 0400 338 098

BUSTED YOUR BOARD? GET IT FIXED HERE...

New South Wales BYRON BAY

DR DING SURFBOARD REPAIRS

Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 2pm 0431 740 940

MC SURF DESIGNS

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 9am - 1pm 02 6685 8778

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PLANK SHOP 02 6645 8362

TOMBSTONE SURFBOARDS

Tues - Fri 9am - 4pm, Sat 9am - 12pm 0432 330 826

COFFS HARBOUR

SURF CRAFT REPAIRS

JIM NEWTON 4/6 Druitt Court Open most days, just call.

0402 864 062

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ISLAND SURF SHOP, COWES

Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm Thurs 9am - 7:30pm Sat 9am - 4pm, Sun 10am - 4pm 02 4228 8878

SHELLHARBOUR

BROWN DOGG 7 days a week - Just call 0416 455 985

JERVIS BAY

INNER FEELING SURFBOARDS Seven days, 9am - 5pm 02 4441 6756

Victoria BELLARINE PENINSULA

ROUSA SURFBOARDS Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm, 0403 693 333

ADELAIDE

WALLBRIDGE SURFBOARDS

Mon - Fri, 12.30pm - 5.30pm Sat 12.30pm - 5pm 08 8376 4914

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THE DING KING Clark Surfboards Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm 0422 443 789

LONSDALE

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Call us for a quality repair 08 8384 5522

ZAK SURFBOARDS Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 5pm 03 9416 7384

TORQUAY

BUDGEWOI

Seven days, 9am - 5pm 03 5261 6077

Mon-Fri 10am - 5.30pm Weekends by appointment 0422 304 078

South Australia

THORNBURY

WOODEN BOARD REPAIRS Mon-Sat 9am-4pm 0412 376 464

BUCKO’S SURFBOARD REPAIRS & RESTORATIONS

7 days, 9-5pm 03 5952 2578

STONKER

THE SURFERS SHED Seven days, 9am - 5pm 0437 246 848

FIX BROKEN BOARDS? Promote your repair business for $15 an edition. Call 0401 345 201

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CTRL-V DCALS

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DOES IT WORK?

STUCK ON A GOOD IDEA WORDS: DAVE SWAN

When we were approached by Dave and Dani from CTRL V DCals to test out one of their surfboard decals, we were 100% keen. Who wouldn't want awesome quality custom artwork on their surfboard? When Dani said she would design a decal showcasing four years of Smorgasboarder covers to decorate the deck of a wellworn board, we were... well, firmly stuck on the idea.

SMORGAS B TRIED AND TEOARDER STED

HERE’S A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS SHOWING YOU HOW EASY CTRL V DCALS ARE TO USE: 1. Ensure board is super clean and free from damage.

2. Lay out the DCal, align stringer for positioning and masking tape in place 3. Using the supplied squeegee, work from centre to rails (don't touch the sticky side!)

4. Work out any bubbles with squeegee, trim if required with supplied knife 5. She’s now ready for the pool-room (or in our case, the office/ boardroom) 6. Bugger that, this baby needs to be surfed 7. CTRL V decals can be applied to the bottom or deck of your board. We found LICK Liquid Surf Wax ideal -it's super sticky, easy to apply and easy to get off. More importantly, it didn't hide any of the artwork.

HOW MUCH

DCALS start at $69.95 LICK wax is $28, but a little goes a long way.

MORE INFO

For more about CTRL V, see ww.ctrlv.com.au.

The website includes a 'how-to' video to help you get your DCAL on: ww.ctrlv.com.au/how-to-vid

ABOVE: The board takes on a whole new life.

RIGHT: Dave of CTRL V happy to be playing delivery guy

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BOOKS the earliest days of missionary zeal in Hawaii, through to the rise of surfing as big corporate business in the most recent decades. Blunt, to the point and backed up with more evidence than a Judge Judy domestic dispute, Empire in Waves serves to inform, and at time even embarrass the reader, as all blissful ignorance shatters.

Print or e-book: www.ucpress.edu

EMPIRE IN WAVES A POLITICAL HISTORY OF SURFING SCOTT LADERMAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS

My head exploded... Chapter by chapter, Empire in Waves is a book capable of absolutely blowing your mind. Forget your preconceived notions of the state of the world and surfing’s place within it - Scott Laderman’s thoroughly researched work guns massive holes through it all, to the point that your idyllic surfscape fantasies resemble a piece of swiss cheese on the tarmac at a highway service station...

As both a historian and a surfer himself, Scott Laderman turns a critical eye to the surfing atlas, looking at the development of surfing in relation to the global expansion of western power - from 104

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GUIDE TO SURFING SECOND ED.

JASON BORTE OVER THE FALLS/RENNIKS PULICATIONS

Tongue-in-cheek, yet sound advice for beginners and a good refresher for surfers set in their ways. Packed full of tips, touching on all aspects of surfing, it’s a fun read and a great gift for a newbie. $29.95 from www.renniks.com

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For surfers, by surfers - support your local business!

Want to see yourself here? Call 0401 345 201.

BOARDS, LESSONS, ADVICE, CLOTHING & MORE!

WELLINGTON’S SURF CENTRAL!

SURFBOARDS, WETSUITS & REPAIRS

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SLATER SAYS “LATER”.

SMALL STEP AND A GIANT LEAP FOR SURF-KIND Definitely the biggest news in world surfing this year so far has been Kelly Slater’s surprise announcement he was not renewing his contract with global giant Quiksilver.

While most of the surfing world debated the merits of this decision, many of us who embrace a more sustainable approach to the surfing industry only heard the underlying message: the guru of world surfing wants to feel good about the brand he represents. As Kelly stated in his press release “for years I’ve dreamt of developing a brand that combines my love of clean living, responsibility and style...

As I embark on this new journey, I am sticking to my gut instincts and the belief that your dreams can become reality with the right intentions”. Kelly obviously had an enduring relationship with Quiksilver spanning some 23 years built on mutual benefit and respect, however this move signals a pivotal moment in the surf industry when its biggest icon is seeking more sustainable and responsible avenues.

Kelly is a brand of his own and a proud ambassador of surfing, to not only those within the community but also to outsiders looking in. It’s huge news when the powerhouse behind a sport is looking to market himself through a new brand with ethical practices being at the core. As the world as a whole moves towards a more accountable existence and companies and individuals are more aware of their impact, it has surprised many how long it has taken for some of the big name surfers to moderate their affiliations and start using and promoting sustainable alternatives.

Given that Kelly has stepped up to lead this change, my own view is that this is an endorsement for the fact sustainable products are comparable in performance to their traditional counterparts. He is meticulous in everything he does, so this is not a move he would make without careful consideration and extensive research. Since last year his quiver includes boards glassed with Entropy bio resin, and in recent years he has explored other sustainable alternatives. Those of us wanting to showcase the innovation and functionality of the many ecological alternatives now available to surfers are excited by this move and wait with bated breath to see what transpires in the months to come!

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#4: LESS IS MORE This past weekend I went down to my 7 year old son’s Boardrider’s club round. It’s great to see the level of stoke in the mums and dads, as well as the grommies, who are hauled out the back and shoved onto little waves that peel across the banks. After judging a few heats and watching - all the while waiting for my sons heat to come up - something dawned on me.

up and had perfect poise, like Gerry Lopez at Pipeline, with knees slightly bent, hands up, and relaxed while shooting down the line.

Most of the kids had little idea of what was happening except to hang on for dear life, much to the amusement of the applauding crowd.

Think about all the greats in surfing like Tom Curren at Off The Wall, Andy at Cloudbreak, Kelly at J-Bay, Mick at Bells, Parko at Kirra…

And the list goes on. None of them look ‘ugly’ between their turns. We may look at it as style, but I reckon it’s more than that. Instead of flapping like everyone else, its eliminating the bad habits and the result is drawing cleaner lines and going faster than anyone else!

It’s all in the name of fun, and a great intro for the kids to a wonderful sport and lifestyle. So here’s the interesting part. All the kids were doing their best wobbling and wiggling around as best as they could and falling off most of the time. But every now and again there would be a kid who stood

The great thing was that he was not making any mistakes, and the wave was pushing him to the beach. So simple. There it was staring me in the face - less is more.

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ANZAC DAY DAWN SURFACE 2104 The Burleigh Longboard Club have celebrated Anzac Day in their own way since 1991. While the day is a fun surf day for the competitors, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a serious side with thought to our Anzacs and what the day is about .

ABOVE: The whole crew.

THIS PIC: Open winner, Clinton Guest. RIGHT: Pete Wickham hangs five.

BOTTOM: Happy winners.

This year, fortunately the weather was great and there was just enough surf to enjoy, with all being able to show off their surfing talent .

The morning started with our reading of the Ode and our special Anzac Poem (see the club website for more). There were plenty of giveaways including a longboard, which was won by Jim Baker, a visitor from Lennox.

With great surfing all round, the Open Division was taken out by Clinton Guest and the unique perpetual trophy was presented by a Vietnam vet, Colin Small.

All are welcome next year. For more on the club, please see the website.

Denis (D-Dawg) Lowe Club President www.burleighlongboardclub.com

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It was 1975 again for a couple of hours at Currumbin’s Surf World Gold Coast in April.

The Surf World museum, in conjunction with Gold Coast City Council, celebrated 100 years of Coolangatta’s history by presenting the classic surf movie Tubular Swells. Dick Hoole provided a commentary and displayed some of his collection of archived cinematic files.

Huge crowds enjoyed the festive atmosphere with a large array of food and surf stalls.

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