Surphang Magazine Issue 10

Surphang Magazine Issue 10

Proudly presents

The Pro Show

Champ Chats Catch Up

Fab Five – The Globe

From Trestles to T Street Boards 'n' Brothers

Kolohe's Come back!

Surphang Magazine

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Two trees together at T Street.

Photo: Stu Gaston

'All good things come in twos!'

Yes, it's true as the recent second Surphang trip to San Clemente in California certainly proved! Having organised to hook up with Pro surfer, Dylan Goodale (who's mind blowing shots will be coming your way in an issue very soon!), a second top notch shredder also rocked up at his local in the form of come back king, Kolohe Andino! So our first issue to hit double digits sees a 'Pro Show' exclusive catching up with Kolohe as he prepares for the penultimate tour event this year, the O'Neill Cold Water Classic at Santa Cruz.

Meanwhile we also catch up with two Surphang chums from 'Champ Chats' earlier this year, Breyden Taylor and Colt Ward, and find out where their surfing's at six months on. These two were ripping apart the well known classic beach break of T Street during the week so 'Hot Spots' profiles two of San Clemente's iconic waves, T Street and of course Trestles just along the coast. While 'Fab Five' looks at the past few years of shooting around the globe, our 'Hot Spots' section profiles not one but two pairs of brothers who are all doing their family names proud and proving that all good things really do come in twos! So here it is, Issue Ten with so much inside you may just need to read it two times to take it all in!

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This Issue's Features

The Pro Show

Champ Chats

Welcome to the Pro Show!

For round three, we meet Kolohe as he prepares to pick up his rookie campaign!

We catch up with previous Champs, Colt Ward and Breyden Taylor to see what's filled their past 6 months.

Kolohe's Come back!

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Catch Up!

From Trestles to T Street San Clemente is home to some iconic surfing spots so here's our guide to just a couple of the real corkers!

This Issue

Fab Five – The Globe

Boards 'n' Brothers

Life of Riley

Five fabulous years of surf photography found further inspiration by going global.

The story continues here.

Siblings that surf are in the spotlight for this 'Hot Shots' special. So here's two pairs of boardriding brothers!

Do grom's get an 'easy life' nowadays? Find out all about OC Grom, Riley Weatherford and then judge for yourself!

San Clemente, the central hub of surfing's finest provides a beautiful backdrop for this issue.

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Welcome to

The Pro Show Kolohe's come back!

Words and photos: stu gaston

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Kolohe Andino kicks his tail high with a tasty backhand air reverse.

Kolohe Andino has had some huge challenges to face in Twenty Twelve. Just being a rookie on the World Tour is enough, but being one of three with Gabriel Medina and John John Florence at your side seriously piled the pressure on the young Californian surf star.

And yet ironically, it wasn't this pressure that caused problems for Kolohe in the middle of his first year on tour – it was in fact a simple free surf back at his local break in San Clemente where an air attempt landed in the fats resulted in a serious ankle injury that took him out the water for the next few months. But Kolohe's made of strong stuf and he's recently made a pretty solid come back too, with some impressive heat scores in his returning events, taking down some of the big names on his way. So when we heard he was back at home while we were in town, we had to catch up with the man from San Clemente himself!

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Coming from the central hub of surfing in California, San Clemente, Kolohe Andino is considered locally as simply the latest in a long line of successful surfers.

So there's very little hype when he's back in town. In fact apart from his videographer, we were treated to a pretty exclusive show of this World Tour rookie in training for his continuing contest come back. Still with his ankle strapped for support, it was quite clear that Kolohe's confidence was well and truly back both in and out of the water. But of course, it had been a very diferent story four months earlier.

Kolohe doesn't just bust airs.... his tube riding's pretty cool too!

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The Pro Show

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The Pro Show

While training back at home after the Volcom Fiji Pro, Kolohe sufered a serious ankle injury which put him out of the water for a considerable length of time, right in the middle of his rookie year on tour. Kolohe fills in the detail:

“Basically, I was taking five days of because I had a small twinge in my right hip. During those five days, I was doing a juicing diet. On the sixth day, my hip felt good, the sun was out and I was all juiced up from a ginger, kale, spinach, jalapeño, carrot, garlic and lemon juice. I was frothing. There were little shoulder-high wedges on the shore at Riviera. Fun in the sun. I paddled out with my Dad, Morgan Maassen and Dylan Goodale, which gets me even more psyched because I love surfing with my Dad. It was a full froth fest. About ten waves in, a little left comes my way and I race down the line thinking, “John John (Florence)…John John…John John…full rotation…Rio de Janeiro…Final Against Parko.” I hit it, go in the air, do a 360 and land way too far in the fats. I heard a significant popping noise and started to scream. Froth fest over...”

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Of course, we all know Kolohe kills it when sticking air reverses.

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Fortunately, Kolohe was back in the water ready for the Hurley Pro at Trestles in September but he had always been prepared for the worst as injuries can be totally unpredictable and recovery times vary greatly. Having just made it onto the tour, Kolohe had every eventuality covered, even down to thinking about the ASP Wildcard:

“Absolutely, it’s all I think about, but I will cross that bridge when I get there. If I do get back in time for the last dash to the end of the year, I will be trying my very hardest to get some results. For now, I am focusing on strengthening my body and mind to prepare for the tour once I'm healed. In regards to the wildcard, I am not even sure how they pick them and who decides or if I will even need one. If worse comes to worse and I apply and don’t get a wildcard, I’ll just have to do the qualifying series next year and try my best to requalify. But being on the tour means everything to me and I want to do whatever it takes to maintain my spot. What I have learned with all this is that you don’t take anything for granted and live every second to its fullest because it can be snatched from you like that.”

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Kolohe even gets his fins out when he's carving too!

The Pro Show

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The Pro Show

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At the end of October, Kolohe was once again training hard at his local spot T Street just down from his home in San Clemente. The waves were small but his airs no the less impressive, especially as he chose to weigh himself down with a few extra layers of rubber in preparation for the cooler waters further north when he would embark on his campaign to regain some lost ground at the O'Neill Coldwater Classic at Santa Cruz earlier this month.

Kolohe Andino loves to get those fins out the water and up in the air!

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The Pro Show

Regaining lost ground though has certainly been Kolohe's only focus for the past few months. Although his return to top level competitive surfing was hesitant to say the least with nothing that spectacular at the Trestles event, this seemed to spur him into a renewed vigour to post some impressive results as he returned to the tour for the European stage. At both the France and Portugal events, he finished with his two highest tour placings this year, taking down some top names on his way. It was obvious Kolohe intended to show he was back and meant business!

Kolohe's focusing on his come back and nothing's going to get in his way!

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The Pro Show

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Kolohe Andino

So as the end of a challenging year reaches its end, no doubt Kolohe will be working hard to achieve everything he can to maintain his place amongst the world's elite surfers. Certainly his highly imressive performance last year, winning two 4-star and three 6-star events proves that he has what it takes to be a serious contender in the Top 34. Hopefully now a successful end to Twenty Twelve will set him up ready to make a significant come back next year. And then who knows but perhaps 2013 could be a much luckier year for the kid from California!

Everything has quickly pointed in the right direction for Kolohe now he's back in the water!

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Next time on

The Pro Show Callinan Blows Up!

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Ryan Callinan blows up in Lacanau this past summer with his crazy air repertoire.

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Champ Chats Catch up!

Words and photos: stu gaston

Back in April, we caught up with USA surf team member and mutiple title holder and surf champion, Colt Ward.

So six months later, when our paths crossed again we felt it only polite to find out how things have been going.

Time to 'catch up' with our Champ!

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Colt Ward continues to wang out his own impressive aerial repertoire.

Colt Ward

Age: 15 Nickname: Wardo Years surfing: 8 Where you live: San Clemente, CA Sponsors: Oneill, Oakley, Creatures, Lost surfboards, Daphnes Local break/s: Lowers Favourite surfer?

Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf?

Lowers Favourite surf movie?

Modern Collective or Lost Atlas Favourite surf trick?

Full rotation Air Reverse Favourite board?

Sub Driver shaped by Lost

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What got you into surfing?

My Dad When and how did you become sponsored?

When I was about 10 after a contest I did well in What moment are you most proud of in your surfing career so far?

Winning NSSA Nationals for my school Who in surfing inspires you most?

Julian Wilson and Jordy Smith What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

Both because its good to always mix it up

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Colt carves his way through a pre-contest training session.

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Since we spoke last then, what have been your best contest results?

I finished 2nd in the US Champs at Lowers and I won the first Surfing America Prime of the season at DMJs, Camp Pendleton And what are your plans for next year?

To travel as much as I can (I'm in Hawaii right now!) and do more WQS events!

Ok well enjoy the rest of your time in Hawaii and all the best with the comps then!

Thanks!

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Colt Ward creates quite a show at his local in San Clemente.

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Champ Chats Catch up!

Breyden Taylor still typifies that breed of surfer who just gets out there and surfs, whatever the conditions might be and through his efforts, proves that by being committed, he'll go the distance!

So similarly when we returned to his home spot of San Clemente and he was still out surfing at every opportunity, we had to find out how he was doing. Time again to 'catch up' with another Champ!

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Breyden Taylor also puts on an impressive display of progressive surfing.

Breyden Taylor

Age: 17 Nickname: BT Years surfing: 10 Where you live: Southern California Sponsors: Body Glove, Bubble gum, Filtrate, Creatures Local break/s: T Street Favourite surfer?

Mick Fanning Favourite place to surf?

Lowers Favourite surf movie?

Modern Collective Favourite surf trick?

Air reverse Favourite board? ...Lost

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What got you into surfing?

My dad When and how did you become sponsored?

Somebody saw me surfing What moment are you most proud of in your surfing career so far?

Winning Nationals Who in surfing inspires you most?

Kelly Slater What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

Competition. Brings out the best or worse in you.

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Breyden brings plenty of power into his contest surfing preparation.

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Since we spoke last then, how has your contest season gone this year?

Well I've made it to 32nd on the Pro Junior rankings so I'm pleased with that.

And what are your plans for next year?

Just to keep doing well on the Pro Junior circuit and start doing some QS events too.

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Breyden brings consistant landings into his repertoire as standard!

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From Trestles ...

Words and photos: stu gaston

(with quotes from Surfline's guide to Trestles and T Street)

California is literally littered with iconic breaks.

But of course the top spot of them all is Lowers.

One of four peaks at Trestles, its Lowers which basks in worldwide fame. San Clemente though as the central hub of surfing in California has many great spots and the stretch northwards from Trestles to T Street is where you'll find a few so here's a closer look at these Hot Spots.

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That classic A-frame peak known fondly as Lowers.

... to T Street

Tall trees at T Street.

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Lower Trestles

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Kevin Schulz working that perfect wave at Lowers.

Hot Spots

'Lowers is the apex of everything surf in Southern California - peak action, A-framing rights and lefts and even a peek-a-boo view from the freeway.'

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Hot Spots

'Lowers IS Ground Zero for high-octane surfing.'

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Corey Colapinto can always been seen punting at Lowers when it's good!

Lower Trestles

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Lower Trestles

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Josh Benjoya always dashes over from Dana Point when Lowers is on.

Hot Spots

'Offering forgivably rippable walls going either way, Lower Trestles only closes out on the rarest of swells.'

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Hot Spots

'If there's a sniff of south swell in the water, Lowers will welcome it with open arms.'

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Ethan Carlston has honed his aerial repertoire on Lowers' left.

Lower Trestles

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Lower Trestles

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Aryn Farris flicks his tail round on a backhand air reverse.

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'But if there's a puff of south wind, Lowers will shut down quicker than 5:00pm on Wall Street.'

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Hot Spots

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Colt Ward whacks his tail right out – powerful saving for a powerful wave.

Lower Trestles

'What makes it so irresistible? Obviously, the 100-yard lefts and rights has something to do with it. But the complete Trestles experience offers so much more than a few tail-drifting off-the-lips. If you time it right, you can watch the world's best pull maneuvers at Lowers that - up until then - were only confined to the highlight reels of the newest surf video.'

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Lower Trestles

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The consistent lefts giving Ethan Carlston the perfect training ground.

Hot Spots

'Don't expect to score Lowers all to yourself though (even on full moon nights). Watch any set roll through and you'll see two (or more) guys taking off in either direction, which often makes things frustrating for even the biggest name pro surfers.'

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Hot Spots

'But if you manage to wrangle one to yourself, hold on because you're in for one of the best rides Southern California can offer.'

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Kalani David reaches for the sky off the right at Lowers.

Lower Trestles

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Lower Trestles

'Trestles is always crowded during summer, particularly at Lowers.

And the rest of the breaks - Uppers, Cotton's, Church and everywhere in between - have their share of hungry waveriders. Still, it's possible to get your share of quality waves; the kind where you hit the lip a half dozen times and can ride and turn all the way in like a pro.'

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Griffin Colapinto's surfing has such power no doubt thanks to Lowers.

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Hot Spots

'All of the breaks at Trestles have that magic the ability to keep you coming back making the 20-minute walks, dodging the train and the surfers, to score that one ego-boosting wave.'

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Beau Clark having fun off a right hand section.

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Lasuens

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In between Trestles and T Street lie a few quieter peaks known primarily to the locals.

When a good swell is on and the crowds max out, these can be the places where you'll find the local crew ripping and having fun!

Ethan Carlston launching off a ramp at Lasuens.

Hot Spots

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Kevin Schulz shows us some of his tricks at T Street.

T Street

'There are a lot of things that help T Street break: sandbars, reefs, rocks and odd seaweed gardens all contribute to the wave's quirky behavior, which can only be described as schizophrenic.'

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Perched at the end of a residential cul de sac, T Street is a welcome sight.

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'T Street is known primarily for one thing - consistency.

The entire West Coast from Jordan River to Cabo could be flat, and T Street, the central hub for San Clemente's finest, would manage to cough up a wave or two that would make some surfer happy.'

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Hot Spots

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Colt Ward puts in some punt practice over on the left.

T Street

'Although the T Street fanatics have a million different names for every hole in the reef, the break can best be divided into three spots: the Reef, Cropley's and Beach House.'

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T Street

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Colt perfecting his slob grab.

Hot Spots

.South of the overpass, there's a sandbar that old-time locals call the "Beach House." It's named after a candy shack that once stood more than two decades ago. On medium-size swells, you can catch some wedgy lefts and rights that are often less crowded and more geared toward shortboards.'

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Kevin Schulz shralping on the left off the main peak .

T Street

'If you park your car at the base of Trafalgar Street and look straight out from the overpass you will see the main reef. On a strong south swell, lefts hit the outside reef, break slowly, then peel over the inside rock shelf, bowling in a fast down-the-line section.'

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T Street

'On winter swells, you get the opposite: long, workable rights off the reef but ending in a collapsing shorebreak.'

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Colton Overin carves all over the right at T Street.

Hot Spots

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Kolohe Andino having fun on the right at his local, T Street.

T Street

'Once fall arrives, in come the San Clemente locals.

Thanks to Martin Potter's summer stays in the area in the early to mid-'80s, T Street is So Cal's Fertile Crescent for the aerial. From Matt Archbold to the Fletchers to the Beschens to the Wards to Michael Losness, a whole army of light-footed surfers have honed their launches off the inside bowls that bend and warp and scream, "Spank me!" '

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Fab Five The Globe Words and photos: stu gaston

28.10.09 In 2009, Mick Fanning won the RipCurl Search ASP World Tour event at Supertubes in Portugal.

He then went on to be the 2009 ASP World Tour Champion. Being able to shoot surfers at this level is nothing short of inspirational!

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Seeing Mick Fanning win the RipCurl Search event in Peniche, Portugal in 2009 made me hungry for the best surfing has to offer. My photographic feast had begun five years ago with an appetising starter in the UK; had then moved on to a delicious fish course with the delights to be found in Portugal, France and the rest of Western Europe; but now my tastebuds were ready for the main dish and this was served up simply by experiencing and exploring some of the best that the surfing world has waiting on its culinary platter. Time to be tantalised by 'The Globe'.

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Fab Five

28.10.09 Mick Fanning went head to head with Bede Derbridge in the fnal.

Both put on an impressive display of powerful and progressive surfng in their battle to take the win!

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The Globe

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Fab Five

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The Globe

28.10.09 So three years ago, following this win, Mick was in contention for winning the title, and now in 2012, he's in a similar position again, still proving he's one of the best surfers on the globe!

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Fab Five

12.8.11 Meanwhile, just over a year ago, the new kid on the block, young Brazilian, Gabriel Medina, was turning heads as he made history in Lacanau, France by being the frst surfer in its 32 year history to win both the Pro Junior and the 6-star main events.

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The Globe

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Fab Five

15.8.11 Inspired by both his surfng and his success, I grabbed the opportunity to interview this upcoming surfng star with both this sick sequence shot and the full four page interview making it into 'Carve' surfng magazine!

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The Globe

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Fab Five

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The Globe

21.8.11 As well as meeting Medina, this week spent shooting at an ASP 6star event helped me to mingle with some other rising talent – Kolohe Andino and Ryan Callinan both setting the bar very high!

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Fab Five

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The Globe

21.8.11 The lefts at Lacanau were wedging up nicely so the frst semi fnal saw two of this year's tour rookies go head to head – Gabriel Medina was loving it on his forehand but Kolohe was also killing it with a number of backhand air reverses!

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Fab Five

21.8.11 Kolohe also took advantage of the few rights that reeled through, revealing his characteristic forehand aerial attack.

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The Globe

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Fab Five

21.8.11 Gabriel was grabbing every opportunity on those lefts though and so came through victorious.

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The Globe

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Fab Five

21.8.11 Gabriel's win in Lacanau propelled his rankings position way into the Top 34. Knowing that you've had the opportunity to interview a possible future World Champion is simply awe inspiring, and with Medina having made it to 7th in the world so far, it's only a matter of time!

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The Globe

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Fab Five

4.4.12 Sampling some real global delights began earlier this year with the frst intercontinental experience leading to California.

There, working with some of the top Pro Junior surfers following in Kolohe's footsteps, such as Hurley's Ethan Carlston here, at one of the world's iconic breaks, Trestles was a real lifetime treat!

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The Globe

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Fab Five

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9.4.12 The central hub of surfng in California, San Clemente is also home to an elite group of groms lucky enough to be coached by eleven times World Champion, Kelly Slater. One Team Daphne's member Corey Colapinto proves that he's rising high above the ranks of future progressive surfng during our shoot at Lowers last April.

The Globe

From shooting Fanning on fire in the year he took the World Title to mingling with Medina and Andino a few months before they became tour rookies themselves, the past few years have provided a tantalising taste of the world stage of surfing. And of course the icing on the cake was being able to shoot with some stars of the future at Lower Trestles itself. 'The Globe' had certainly made quite an impression and left me with nothing less than a hunger for even more!

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Next Time in

Fab Five

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The 2012

PHENOMENON

The past five years have indeed been fabulous with some amazing experiences both home and away. But this last year has truly offered some really superb surf photography opportunities. So next time, in the penultimate 'Fab Five' feature, we will take a look back over Twenty Twelve at what made 'The 2012 Phenomenon'.

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Boards 'n' Brothers Words and photos: stu gaston

There's a lot to be said for keeping it in the family and families with generations of surfers are pretty much the norm in California. Sibling rivalry can also be a good thing, competing with each other to keep ahead of the pack. So here are two pairs of brothers, one set both on the pro surfing circuit, and the other pair both sponsored and competition final regulars.

But all four have in common their passion for surfing!

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Jeremy Carter having some fun at Salt Creek.

Hot Shots

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Jeremy Carter

Age: 20 Nickname: Jerome Years surfing: 9 Where you live: San Clemente, California Sponsors: ...Lost, Kustom Footwear, FCS, Carve Sunglasses, Gorilla Grip, Jacks Local break/s: T Street Favourite surfer?

Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf?

Lowers Favourite surf movie?

Kelly Slater Black & White Favourite surf trick?

Carve Favourite board?

TB Whiplash

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Jeremy in a Creek green room.

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Jeremy Carter

What got you into surfing?

My Dad When and how did you become sponsored?

I was 11, my neighbor owned a clothing company What moment are you most proud of in your surfing career so far?

Making the finals in Open Mens Who in surfing inspires you most?

My friends What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

Free surfing because you get to surf better waves What song motivates you before a surf?

Juicy- Notorious Big When and where was your best surf session?

France last month What's the worst wipeout of your life?

Landing on my board with it between my legs

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Jeremy in the air again.

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Jeremy Carter

What do you do when you don't surf?

Online College Do you train as well as surf?

Yes at DSC And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

Soccer for sure If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?

A private jet What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

A muffin What's your most overused word?

Sick What's your goal for the next year?

Get good at surfing And what about the future?

To be a positive infuence on others

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Jeremy going deep at Creek.

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Jonah Carter

Age: 18 Nickname: J Grom Years surfing: 8 Where you live: San Clemente, CA Sponsors: Alpinestars, Kustom, Jacks, Buell Wetsuits, Terry Senate Shapes Local break/s: T Street Favourite surfer?

Dusty Payne, Chris Ward, Bruce Irons Favourite place to surf?

Lowers Favourite surf movie?

Ward Stories Favourite surf trick?

Barrel Favourite board?

Terry Senate, Mayhem Sub Driver

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Jonah Carter mid grab at T Street.

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Jonah Carter

What got you into surfing?

My dad got me into surfing When and how did you become sponsored?

I was first sponsored by a family friend Who in surfing inspires you most?

Bruce Irons and Dusty Payne inspire me the most What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

I prefer free surfing because it's all just fun and games What song motivates you before a surf?

Young Jeezy is my favorite artist

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Jonah Carter also in a Salt Creek green room.

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Jonah Carter

What do you do when you don't surf?

I skate and play Xbox when I don't surf Do you train as well as surf?

Yes I also train

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

If I didn't surf I would snowboard

What's your goal for the future?

My goal for the future is to get better at surfing and ha

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Jonah Carter on punt practice at T Street.

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Jake Davis

Age: 15 Nickname: Bowl Where you live: San Clemente, CA Sponsors: ’Neill, Versa Grip, Filtrate Eyewear, Sex Wax, Carver Skateboards, Power Balance, Daphne’s California Greek, Republik of Kalifornia Skate/Surf Shop.

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Jake Davis chucks some spray at Salt Creek.

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Jake Davis

Who in surfing inspires you most?

Andy Irons What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

I like free surfing because i love hanging with all my friends in the water but I also like doing contests and winning. I just want to push the limits in surfing in both really.

What song motivates you before a surf?

Blunt Blowin’ What do you do when you don't surf?

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Jake makes good use of the right at Lowers.

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Jake Davis

What's your goal for the next year?

Win everything, and travel.

And what about the future?

Try to make it on the WT and get movie parts.

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Jake having fun at Salt Creek.

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Luke Davis

Age: 19 Nickname: Louie Years surfing: 16 Where you live: San Clemente, CA Sponsors: Reef, Monster, VZ, Dakine, Lost Surfboards, Kicker Local break/s: Capistrano Beach Favourite surfer? Tom Curren Favourite place to surf? Indonesia Favourite movie? Fear and Loathing Favourite surf move? Tube riding Favourite board? Mayhem 117 -

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Luke Davis launching at T Street.

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Luke Davis

Earlier this year, Luke Davis signed a 100% sponsorship deal with Reef.

Luke has joined the likes of Cyrus Sutton, Nick Rozsa and Mikala Jones as part of the Reef apparel team with the task of helping to spread the brand’s Modern Gypsy tale around the world.

The Modern Gypsy is a Reef term used to describe the brand’s diverse roster of world-class surfers who never call one place home. Their home is on the road, in an airplane or on a boat, traveling to exotic locations in search of new cultural experiences and perfect surf. As one of the driving forces of the new school of U.S. surfing elite,Luke is readying himself for the 2013 Qualifying Tour with World Championship Tour aspirations on the horizon.

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Luke's small surf training at T Street.

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Luke Davis

Heath Walker, from Reef states, “Luke, at the age of 19, has all the tools to achieve anything he sets out to do. His surfing is maturing day by day as he combines new school creativity maneuvers with big, powerful turns on the open face. Luke brings a surge of energy and a style all his own, in and out of the water.�

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Luke Davis launching and landing practice.

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Life of Riley Words and photos: stu gaston

Do grom's get an 'easy life' nowadays?

No sooner have they put their first toe into the sea and stood up on a board, they have a board full of stickers and 'free stuf' piled high in their arms. Back in the day, you had to work your way up the ranks and prove yourself before you could become a 'sponsored' surfer. But of course times change so to see if we can disspell this modern myth we hooked up with a modern 21st Century surfer in the form of OC Grom, Riley Weatherford to find out what his life is truly like then you can all judge for yourself how easy a grom's life really is or not!

Riley Weatherford's got plenty to be happy about.

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Name: Riley Weatherford Age: 15 Nickname: Don't Have One Years surfing: 9 Where you live: Oceanside, CA Sponsors: Ocean Current Clothing, Onda Wetsuits, Spy Optics, Scosche, Power Balance, Stance Socks, Hack Surfboards, Headhunters, Cobian Sandals, Punt Surf, BullTaco And ElloGum. ElloGum. Local break/s: Lower Trestles.

Favourite surfer?

Owen Wright/Taylor Knox Favourite place to surf?

Lower Trestles. The Wave Speaks For Itself.

Favourite surf movie?

Trilogy III Favourite surf trick?

Air Reverse Favourite board?

"Hack Surfboards" By: Landen Young. Magic Boards

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Life of Riley What got you into surfing?

My Dad Was The One Who First Got Me Into Surfing. My Parents Love The Beach And My Dad Still Surfs Really Good. So I Grew Up Into The Surfing Seen Thru Friends And Family.

When and how did you become sponsored?

I Got My First Sponsor When I Was 11 It Was With Cobian Sandals. My Dad Was Friends With The Owner John Cobian And Sales Rep Tim Habor. They Were Able To Watch Me Surf And Decided To Put Me On The Team.

What moment are you most proud of in your surfing career so far?

Having The Privilege To Be Friends With Some Of The Top Pros On Tour.

Who in surfing inspires you most?

Owen Wright He Is Such A Cool Guy. With A Great Heart.

What do you prefer, free surfing or competitions and why?

I Love Free Surfing With My Friends At Lowers It Has A Competitive Aspect And Drives You To Surf Better. I Really Like Competition Surfing Also.

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Riley rising high above the wave at T Street.

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Life of Riley What song motivates you before a surf?

Phoenix- 1901 When and where was your best surf session?

Blacks Beach, Stand Up Barrels All Day What's the worst wipeout of your life?

The Wedge, Back Wash To Over The Falls Then Drilled To The Bottom With My Head Worst Wipe Out So Far. What do you do when you don't surf?

I Play Golf Or Skateboard Do you train as well as surf?

Yes I Do A Lot Of Training. Eating Healthy, Running, Going To The Gym, Trying To Stay As Fit As Possible. Tons Of Yoga.

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

No idea!

If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?

I Would Buy A Bunch Of Surfboards. Houses All Over The World, A Private Plane, Boats On All The Islands. And What Ever My Friends And Family Needed I Would Get For Them.

No Actually I Would Give Money To All Good Causes Especially A Cancer Foundation.

What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

A Smoothie With Greens, Protein Powder And Fruit.

What's your most overused word?

Boss

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Riley reflects on another suf session.

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What's your goal for the next year?

Well I’m Just Developing My Surfing Right Now. So I’m Getting Better And Having Fun. I’m Going To Do More Contests Coming Up, But Right Now I’m Just Focusing On My Surfing, Focusing On Getting Better.

And what about the future?

Hope To Take Some Big Contest Wins, Get To Travel Around The World Through Surfing, Hopefully Be In Some Great Surfing Movies And Making The Cover Of Magazines. Try And Qualify For The Tour.

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Jeremy Carter kicks out his tail, high above the breaking wave at Salt Creek.

Photo: Jared Sislin (water angle): Inset: Stu Gaston (land angle)

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Jeremy Carter kicks out his tail, high above the breaking wave at Salt Creek.

Photo: Stu Gaston (land angle); Inset: Jared Sislin (water angle)

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Brighton Reinhardt rotates a grab air reverse at Lowers.

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Kolohe Andino enjoys some green room time at Salt Creek.

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Kolohe Andino puts on his trademark air show at his local, T Street..

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Surphang Magazine

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The sun sets at the end of another day in San Clemente.

So there we go! Surphang Magazine has made it into double digits! And what a tantalising ten issues it's been! Now as long as this rogue planet rumour doesn't lead to the ancient Mayan's prophecy of our fast approaching apocolyptic end on the 21st December, then we will be back with the next issue, brimming full with even more fabulous photography and gripping gossip.

But for now, simply go back and enjoy the photographic feast before you, remembering that all good things come in twos!

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Thanks for reading the Tenth issue of

Surphang Magazine