Surphang Magazine Issue 33

Surphang Magazine Issue 33

The Pro Show

Determined Davis THE NEXT GEN GEN

Champ Chats

SURPHOGRAPHY Fantastic Fours!

Proudly presents

Flawless Florence!

Gearoid Gears Up!

Surphang Magazine

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'War at the Worlds...'

It's that time of year when battle plans are being drawn up and onlookers are considering all the possible eventualities! For yes very soon another World Champion will be decided and it could well happen sooner than we think if Mr Medina here has anything to do with it – a win at the next WCT event in Peniche and he could clinch it.

Meanwhile four others will be doing all they can to stand in his way, among whom is a certain John John Florence who has leapt up the rankings to become a recent contender. So not only does he adorn our cover this issue but we've also turned the spotlight on his recent flawless performances in California and France. And if that wasn't enough, the rest of the issue is full of upcoming surfers keen to follow in his footsteps!

Gabriel Medina making it all look easy as ever!

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Surphang Magazine

Magazine Editor: Stuart Gaston Contributing Photographers: Jean-Marc Amoyal, Damian Antioco, Bianca Asher, John van den Broek, Alan Burke, Lloyd Cole, Douglas Cominski, T. Deregnieaux, Rommel Gonzales, Cat Gregory, Colin Kerr, Jonathan Ley, Steve Maloney, Alex McGeown, Warwick Martin, Kody McGregor, Rubin Morris, Pedro Motas, Kayan Noel, Shutter Pat, Jonathan Payne, Dan Sedgwick, and Chuck@Surf-Shot.com Staff Photographer: Stuart Gaston

Send any photographic submissions for future issues of the magazine to: surphangmagazine@ymail.com

Cover Shot: John John Florence takes flight!

Photo: Alex McGeown

A John John Florence aerial flourish!

Photo: Jean-Marc Amoyal

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This Issue's Features

The Pro Show Champ Chats Surphalosophy

Flawless Florence! Gearoid Gears up!

Following his win in France and historic heat at the Hurley Pro at Lowers, we had to feature a flawless John John Florence!

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Most certainly Ireland's next big thing, we chat to Gearoid McDaid who at only 17 is already a multi champion title holding surfer!

Determined Davis

Often compared to John John, Jake Davis is determined to follow his brother and make his mark on the surfing world!

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THE NEXT GEN GEN

SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

Fantastic Fours!

The next generation of groms are growing up quick and so we look at who's going to follow in the footsteps of the big guns!

In the fourth instalment of our surf photographer feature, we are lucky enough to be able to share the work of Alex McGeown!

This year's top four from each corner of the ASP globe are ready and waiting for battle at the ASP World Juniors!

Autumn swells marching in!

Photo: Clint McLaughlin

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Welcome to

The Pro Show Flawless Florence!

Photos: Cat Gregory, Thomas Deregnieaux & Alex McGeown; Words: Stu Gaston

07 - SM John John Florence puts on a flawless performance at Lowers!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

John John Florence has really found his form at the business end of the World Championship Tour this year, putting himself in contention for the ASP World Champion title. Surfing like his doesn't come along all that often, so we had to take a much closer look at John John Florence's flawless pair of performances at the last two events.

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Flawless Florence!

09 - SM John John Florence getting to work at Lowers!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

The Pro Show It all began back in September at the Hurley Pro when John John surfed one of the most flawless heats in ASP history. His near-perfect two wave total of 19.73 eclipsed 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater and Adriano De Souza, and still stands as the highest two-wave heat total of the entire competition.

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Flawless Florence!

11 - SM John John Florence flaring off his backhand!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

The Pro Show In total, John John posted a record-setting five rides of more than nine points in the 30-minute heat, which he credited to the incredible overhead surf on offer at San Clemente's Lower Trestles. He sent the crowd into a frenzy, layering flair, torque and impossible rotation to every carve and aerial to put the level of his surfing beyond any question.

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Flawless Florence!

13 - SM John John Florence flows through another impressive air!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

The Pro Show John John himself commented: "The waves are solid here this year and it's exhausting. I was pretty focused in that heat. I was fortunate enough to be on some really well-shaped waves that allowed me to open up and perform. I'm stoked on the heat and looking forward to a big finish tomorrow."

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Flawless Florence!

15 - SM John John Florence flew into France with yet more flawless finesse!

Photo: Thomas Deregnieaux

The Pro Show A win at Lowers wasn't to be for John John but that didn't dampen his spirits and he came back fighting in France! He eliminated 3 time world champ Mick Fanning in Round 5 with another near perfect heat total of 19.90 before besting Kolohe Andino in the Quarterfinals.

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Flawless Florence!

17 - SM John John Florence's flare for airs comes into its own!

Photo: Thomas Deregnieaux

The Pro Show “The conditions today looked amazing but were all over the place out there,” Florence said. “I was lucky to find a rhythm in my first heat and seemed to be on all the good ones.

Great waves, but you can feel the conditions changing with the onshore wind. My Quarterfinal against Kolohe was much harder to find scoring waves.”

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Flawless Florence!

19 - SM John John Florence flings out another trademark air!

Photo: Thomas Deregnieaux

The Pro Show That may have been the case but John John proved the event's form surfer from the outset, consistently notching up the highest scores of each round and surfing with unparalleled comfort and confidence in the ever-changing conditions. So it was little surprise that he went on to win the evnt over Jadson Andre, securing it with committed barrel rides as well as power surfing. This marked the second WCT victory of his career (the first being in Brazil in 2012).

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Flawless Florence!

21 - SM John John Florence flows effortlessly through yet more air time!

Photo: Thomas Deregnieaux

The Pro Show “It has felt like such a long event and I'm so pumped to get the win in the end,” Florence said. “We've had every type of condition for this event and even finishing in barrels was a lot of work. There was a lot of water moving out there and Jadson was always going to be a tough opponent. He looked super strong against Jordy in the Semi.I'm pumped on the win here in France and the support from the crowd was really impressive.”Just as impressive has been John John's recent results (3rd in Tahiti, 2nd at Lowers and this win) which vaulted him into this current 5th position on the rankings and now places him in World Champion title contention alongside four others surfers – Kelly, Mick, Joel and Gabriel Medina.

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Flawless Florence!

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John John Florence floats most boats!

Photos: Thomas Deregnieaux

The Pro Show “I'm really pumped with my results lately,” Florence said. “I had a few weird things happen for me at the start of the year and I've made some adjustments recently. I've spoken to a lot of guys about the title and they all say that the title campaign actually starts the year before.

I'm hoping for a few more good results this season to really make a run for it in 2015.

I guess my win puts me in contention for this year, but Gabriel is so far ahead that some weird stuff would have to happen.”

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Flawless Florence!

25 - SM John John Florence whacks out his flawless flare wherever the waves take him!

Photo: Alex McGeown

The Pro Show Well whatever happens over the next days, weeks and months, one thing's for sure – John John Florence has stamped his mark on the world of competitive surfing and it's clear for all to see that he will one day be THE World Surfing Champion!

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Champ Chats Gearoid Gears Up! Photos: Stu Gaston & Rommel Gonzales; Words: Stu Gaston

27 - SM Gearoid McDaid gearing up for another impressive contest performance!

Photo: Rommel Gonzales

Gearoid McDaid may just be Ireland's next real hope of a World Tour surfer. Indeed as reigning Irish Mens Open and Junior Champion, he's certainly already got the career stats to back up the claim! So hot off his finals place finish at the European Junior Championships, we caught up for a chat with Gearoid as he was gearing up for his next run of contests.

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Gearoid Gears Up!

29 - SM Gearoid McDaid carving through a French lefthander!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS

Name: Gearoid McDaid Age: 17 Years surfing: 7 Where you live: Sligo, Ireland Sponsors: Quiksilver, Fourth Surfboards, Kovet, Argento, FCS Local break/s: Strandhill Favourite surfer?

Julian Wilson Favourite place to surf?

The Peak, Bundoran Favourite surf trick?

Big carves Favourite board?

Fourth 5'9 by 18 1/8 by 2 What first got you into surfing?

My dad just started pushing me in on a bodyboard and once I got old enough, I started surfing and kept it up.

When and how did you become sponsored?

When I was about 13, I won the Quiksilver King of the Groms comp in Ireland and then the Quiksilver rep said he'd sponsor me.

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Gearoid Gears Up!

31 - SM Gearoid McDaid's surfing is certainly pointing in the right direction!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS Who in surfing inspires you most?

Pretty much all the top guys in Ireland who charge those crazy slabs!

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

I like to free surf obviously but I do also like doing comps because it makes you progress with your surfing all the time.

Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well at all levels with you becoming both Irish Mens Open Champion and Irish Junior Champion last year. So talk us through those contests and the highs and lows that lead to you earning your titles.

Well over here the National Champion is crowned from three events. I won the first two which I was very happy with because the waves were really good for both events. I was clear leader coming into the last event then but due to lack of swell, it was called off so it went back to being the first two events so I won the open title.

I was supper happy with it as I was the youngest person ever to win it!

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Gearoid Gears Up!

33 - SM Gearoid McDaid makes good use of a lefthander in Lacanau!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS

You had to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders to take those wins.

How do you rate your surfing peers over in Ireland at the moment?

Yeh the guys over here all rip.

There's always a group at every comp that you know you're gonna have to surf good to beat them.

And they all charge too which makes them even better!

And you've also recently done really well in the European Junior Championships, having reached the final. Tell us more about how that competiton went then.

Yeh it was a really fun comp.

I was going over there with the goal of making the final so I was really happy I did. The waves for it were very challenging. It went from 6ft howling onshore to 4ft perfect offshore to 2ft onshore. This was good in a way because it meant you had to be able to adapt to the conditions which made it even more fun!

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Gearoid Gears Up!

35 - SM Gearoid McDaid makes the air game look easy too!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS So how does the standard of surfing compare when you surf in the European contests? Who are your main contenders across mainland Europe?

Well when doing the Euro Pro Juniors, evryone at those comps rip so pretty much everyone at them are my main competitors in Europe!

Now you've had various wins and championship titles, so what goes down as your best victory to date?

My best victory would probly be the Quiksilver Seasessions Expression Session because it was a comp that is pretty much going out and going as big as you can which is so fun. It was also good because I beat some of the best aerialists in Europe which always feels good!

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Gearoid Gears Up!

37 - SM Gearoid McDaid carving through another French lefthander!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS

So now you're a champ then, what's next? What are your goals for the rest of this year?

Well my year is kind of over for competitions because the Pro Junior tour is over so I'm just gonna surf as much as I can and train over the winter for next year's comps And what about training?

How do you keep on top of fitness and keep on pushing your surfing?

I pretty much just surf as much as I can but when there's not waves I do a lot of swimming and strength exercises to keep fit

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Gearoid Gears Up!

39 - SM Gearoid McDaid makes the most of a lefthand end section!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS So you're from Ireland, surfing some of the best spots over there on a daily basis. How do those classic spots compare to others you've surfed around the world then?

Nowhere compares to Ireland!

All the trips I've been on I've never seen anywhere that's better than Ireland for quality of waves!

And where else around the world have you been lucky enough to surf so far?

I've been all around Europe competing and then I've been to Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru and Australia mostly for comps aswell So when and where has your best surf session been then?

Outside of Ireland, it would have to be when I went to Nicaragua.

There are so many sick beachies, just really fun and ripable!

And what's the worst wipeout of your life so far?

I've been pretty lucky and have never really had any bad wipeouts that standout

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Gearoid Gears Up!

41 - SM Gearoid McDaid chucks one off his backhand!

Photo: Stu Gaston

CHAMP CHATS

You've obviously travelled to and surfed some amazing spots around the world! So where's left? Where do you still want to travel to and surf?

Yeh I've been to some great spots but I still really want to get to Indo and Hawaii which I hopefully will next winter after I finish school Finally, where do you see yourself in five to ten years time?

Still surfing obviously and hopefully travelling alot and doing some of the WQS events too.

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Surphalosophy Determined Davis Photos: Chuck@Surf-Shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston

43 - SM Jake Davis's determination is clear for all to see in his surfing!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Determined Davis

45 - SM Jake Davis digs deep into every waves full potential!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Name: Jake Davis Age: 17 Nickname: Bowel Years surfing: 11 years Where you live: San Clemente, California Sponsors: O'Neill, Dakine, Filtrate, Sex Wax, Lost Surfboards, North Beach Nutrition.

Local break/s: Lowers & T-Street Favourite surfer?

Andy Irons & Mick Fanning Favourite place to surf?

Sunset Beach Favourite surf movie?

Trilogy Favourite surf trick?

Power surfing Favourite board?

Mayhem, Sub Driver model

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Jake Davis's surfing has often been compared to that of John John Florence...

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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What first got you into surfing?

My brother Luke How big a part does surfing play in your life?

Surfing is the best thing in my life.

It's all I want to do!

When and how did you become sponsored?

Winning contests

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Determined Davis

49 - SM Jake Davis works the righthander at Lowers!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy Who in surfing inspires you most?

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

I like to surf big barrels but it's hard to find them in California.

But I love grinding too!

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Determined Davis

51 - SM Jake Davis dominates a Lowers lefthander!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well, having been USA Under 16 Champion two years ago in 2012 and numerous other successes in between. So talk us through the secret of your contest success.

Just consistency I guess, just gotta keep that ball rolling!

I imagine you have to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders.

How do you rate your surfing peers in America at the moment then?

I feel like everyone is surfing good now so it's just fun to compete against them!

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Determined Davis

53 - SM Jake Davis doing his thing at Lowers!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy You've been surfing against these guys most of your competitive life. There must be different levels of camaraderie or rivalry in the ranks. How does this affect the way you surf in a heat?

I just try and do my own thing I think.

It works for me. But all my friends at the contest are really cool and fun to be around which helps of course!

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Determined Davis

55 - SM Jake Davis demonstrates how to get the most out of a Lowers lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy So who would you least want to be drawn up against in a heat and why?

I don't think it matters anymore everyone rips anyway!

Now you've had various great results in your career, so what goes down as your best victory to date?

Yeh definitely 2012 Under 16 USA Championships What about training then? How do you keep on top of fitness and keep on pushing your surfing?

I train everyday. I really enjoy that part of the game!

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Determined Davis

57 - SM Jake Davis does another lip justice!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy So you're from Southern California with world class breaks such as Lower Trestles right on your doorstep. How do those classic spots compare to others you've surfed around the world?

Lowers is super fun but nothing beats barrels and big right points.

And where else around the world have you been lucky enough to surf so far?

I've been lucky to surf so many beautiful places and share some really fun waves, to many to mention but I'm thankful for that.

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Determined Davis

59 - SM Jake Davis does stylish stuff too!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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So when and where has your best surf session been then?

Backdoor Pipeline early season October last year And what's the worst wipeout of your life so far?

Probably at this right slab in Central America

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Determined Davis

61 - SM Jake Davis's determination will take him well above the rest!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy You've obviously travelled to and surfed some amazing spots around the world! So where's left? Where do you still want to travel to and surf?

I want to surf Ppass, Teahupo'o, Cloud break and JBay. Finally then, what about your future?

Where do you see yourself in five to ten years time?

I hope I've made the World Tour.

That's my dream!

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THE NEXT GEN GEN Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Various

63 - SM Jake Marshall may well be one grom to follow in the footsteps of John John!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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There's a lot of surfing talent out there nowadays and more and more often it's the youngest surfers around who are standing out for all the right reasons! Of course it's no secret that John John Florence was a talented surfer right from the start and many will remember his grom days so we now bring you a host of groms who we think will become the next generation. Some of them have won local surf club contests, some have made it to the finals or even won Gromsearches and some have gone as far as becoming National Champions! But they all have one thing in common – they absolutely rip! So sit back and enjoy our showcase of the next gen-generation who will without doubt be following in the footsteps of John John Florence himself!

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Andrew Fraser-Mackenzie

65 - SM Andrew Fraser-Mackenzie kicks out an impressive spray fan off his backhand!

Photo: John van den Broek

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Cody Young

67 - SM Cody Young kicks out his tail in Hawaii!

Photo: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos

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Colin Doyez

69 - SM Colin Doyez grabs a chance to demonstrate his aerial prowess!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Darcy Crump

71 - SM Darcy Crump also grabs some air time!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Dextar Muskens

73 - SM Dextar Muskens musters a tail high rail grab!

Photo: Colin Kerr

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Dylan Hord

75 - SM Dylan Hord hits up the high life in Huntington!

Photo: Shutter Pat

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Dylan Lehmann

77 - SM Dylan Lehmann looks to the sky in Hawaii!

Photo: Damian Antioco @ DoomaPhotos

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Eno James

79 - SM Eno James kicks it tail high at Crantock!

Photo: Lloyd Cole

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Gabe Ley

81 - SM Gabe Ley lays into a lefthander down under!

Photo: Johnny Ley

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Griffin Colapinto

83 - SM Griffin Colapinto caning a lefthand lip at Lowers!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Imai DeVault

85 - SM Imai DeVault definitely making the most of an airborne oportunity!

Photo: Damian Antioco @ Dooma Photos

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Jacob Burke

87 - SM Jacob Burke bashing a righthand lip in 'sunny' California!

Photo: Alan Burke

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Jake Marshall

89 - SM Jake Marshall making for a big bottom turn!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Kairi Noro

91 - SM Kairi Noro knocks out a neat little punt!

Photo: Shutter Pat

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Kei Kobayashi

93 - SM Kei Kobayashi kicking out in California!

Photo: Shutter Pat

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Leo-Paul Etienne

95 - SM Leo-Paul Etienne launches a little air in Lacanau!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Luis Diaz

97 - SM Luis Diaz drives through a fun French three-footer!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Luke Glover

99 - SM Luke Glover looks to the air game!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Marco Mignot

101 - SM Marco Mignot making the air reverse look magical again!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Max Payne

103 - SM Max Payne punting in North Cornwall!

Photo: Jonathan Payne

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McKenzie Bowden

105 - SM McKenzie Bowden bounces off a fun lefthander!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Nic Hdez

107 - SM Nic Hdez hitting a Huntington lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Noah Biersack

109 - SM Noah Biersack bags a beauty in Tenerife!

Photo: Kayan Noel

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Nolan Rapoza

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Nolan Rapoza pointing in the right direction!

Photo: Shutter Pat

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Reef Heazlewood

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Reef Heazlewood having fun!

Photo: Rubin Morris

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Ryland Rubens

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Ryland Rubens still riding the wave of fame and fortune!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Tane Bowden

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Tane Bowden taming a lefthand lip!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Titouan Boyer

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Titouan Boyer bangs one off the lip in Lacanau!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Titouan Dubois

121 - SM Titouan Dubois releases his fins!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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Will Bailey

123 - SM Will Bailey grabs some air time!

Photo: Dan Sedgwick

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Zac Wightman

125 - SM Zac Wightman whacks a lefthand lip!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Zane Clifford

127 - SM Zane Clifford clips out a fun little punt!

Photo: Warwick Martin

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Zane Marshall

129 - SM Zane Marshall making the most of one off his backhand!

Photo: Ross Marshall

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Alex McGeown

In the fourth of our new Surphography series, we speak to young South African surf photographer, Alex McGeown about his passion for surf photography and what he wants to achieve in his life and career.

Name: Alex McGeown Age: Age: 17 years old Years Shooting: 2 years shooting Where you live: Amanzimtoti, South Africa Local Breaks: Baggies Favourite Surf Photographer?

Kelly Cestari , Greg Ewing & Sacha 'Spex' Specker Favourite surf movie?

Anything to do with Dane Reynolds Favourite Place to Shoot?

Cave Rock, South Africa Favourite Shooting Stance (water or land)?

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John John Florence flourishes at Supertubes!

Photo: Alex McGeown

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

133 - SM Filipe Toledo flips out one of his aerial manoeuvres!

Photo: Alex McGeown

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When and how did you get started shooting surfing?

I started shooting two years ago in 2012. I was watching my mate (Barry Tomalin) surf for our school and thought it would be really cool to photograph him. Been hooked ever since!

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

135 - SM John John Florence flying!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography What do you enjoy most about surf photography then?

The fact that I can express myself through my photos and the new relationships with people you create.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

137 - SM Julian Wilson carving!

Photo: Alex McGeown

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And what do you find most fascinating about shooting surfing?

Being able to 'freeze' a huge air or a massive carve.

That's pretty fascinating!

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

139 - SM Kolohe Andino kicking back!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography What's the most memorable moment of your shooting career so far?

The J-Bay contest this year.

It was amazing to shoot all the pros surfing the best right hand point break in the world.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

141 - SM A sunset surf and punt!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography Who in surf photography inspires you most?

Sacha Specker. He gets such unique angles both in and out the water.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

143 - SM Finding perfection all round!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography When and where would you say you’ve snapped your best shot so far?

I would say July this year at Umdloti. It's a slow shutter blur of an epic wave there, everything lined up, the color, size, angle. It was looking more like Pipeline that day.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

145 - SM Slade Prestwich punting!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography What do you do when you aren’t shooting?

Edit,Edit,Edit.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

147 - SM Shane Sykes all psyched up!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography What’s your goal for the next year? And what about the future?

My goal for next year would be to get myself noticed not just within the surf community but within all genres of photography and get as many photos published as possible, both online and in print.

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SURPHOGRAPHY Alex McGeown

149 - SM Kolohe Andino caning it!

Photo: Alex McGeown

surphography Finally where do you see yourself in five to ten years time?

In Hawaii, sipping coconut and shooting the world's best at Pipeline.

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Fantastic Fours!

Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Various

151 - SM Deivid Silva soars high above a Lacanau lip!

Photo: Stu Gaston

TheGoss

Another season of Pro Juniors has reached its finale – the ASP World Juniors to be held in Ericeira at the end of October will see the top Pro Junior surfers from all over the globe brought together for the ultimate battle to crown the ASP World Junior Champion, a title currently held by none other than Gabriel Medina. So let us now bring you a sneak preview of the top four surfers from the ASP regions who will be taking part.

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Fantastic Fours!

Soli Bailey Photo: Stu Gaston

153 - SM Jacob Willcox

Photo: Warwick Martin

TheGoss

Cooper Chapman Photo: Warwick Martin

Kelly Norris Photo: Steve Maloney

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Fantastic Fours!

Vasco Ribeiro Photo: Stu Gaston

155 - SM Tim Bisso

Photo: Pedro Motas

TheGoss

Tom Cloarec Photo: Stu Gaston

Luke Dillon Photo: Dan Sedgwick

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Fantastic Fours!

Parker Coffin Photo: Stu Gaston

157 - SM Cam Richards

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

TheGoss

Kaito Kino Photo: Courtesy of Ripcurl

Josh Burke Photo: Alan Burke

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Fantastic Fours!

Diran Zakarian Photo: Bianca Asher

159 - SM Dylan Lightfoot

Photo: Kody McGregor

TheGoss

Hiroto Arai Photo: Stu Gaston

Luan Wood Photo: Douglas Cominski

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T H E G A L L E R Y

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Jake Davis determined to rip apart that lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Kolohe Andino caning the air game!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Henry Hudson having fun punting!

Photo: Sarah Bunt

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Sebastian Mendes bashing that lip!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Kyuss King carving at Lowers!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Kei Kobayashi caning a Lowers lip!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Gabriel Medina, an aerial master!

Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Kolohe Andino airing in South Africa!

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Jake Davis coming in for landing!

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Photo: Catherine Gregory

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Life's all about grabbing opportunities when they come along – well we all know Gabriel Medina will certainly be grabbing his in the not too distant future! Whether Kelly, Mick, Joel or John John chose to do anything about that only time will tell. In the meantime, we will be busy getting the next superb issue of SURPHANG ready, full of the future world champion contenders!

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Ribeira D'Ilhas – The setting for this year's World Junior showdown Photo: Stu Gaston