Surphang Magazine Issue 43

Surphang Magazine Issue 43

Proudly presents

The Pro Show Leo Di Champio!

Champ Chats

Leon's Looking Up!

Go, Go Gatien!

Top Ten Talent

Gold Rush USA! SURF THE 7 SEAS!

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'Taking Their Place on the World Stage' For one week back in October, Oceanside, California was witness to the best that the future of surfing has to offer as the ISA World Junior Championships came to town. Our man in Cali was also there capturing all the action both during and around the contest so thanks to him, we are able to delve into what was considered the largest gathering of the world's most exciting upcoming surfing talent to date!

Sunrise sessions at Oceanside, California!

Photo: Sean Evans

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Surphang Magazine

Magazine Editor: Stuart Gaston Contributing Photographers: Julien Binch Binet, Thomas Deregnieaux, Sean Evans, Chris Grant, John F Jackson, Michael Kellerman, Ian Stackhouse, Patrick Warren, Connor Stratton-Darling, Mario Entero, & Chuck@Surf-Shot.com Staff Photographer: Stuart Gaston

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

Cover Shot: Leo Fioravanti back on form!

Photo: Julien Binch Binet

Leo Fioravanti on his way to a World Champion title!

Photo: Sean Evans

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The Pro Show Champ Chats Surphalosophy Leo Di Champio!

Leo Fioravanti is more than back on form having just taken the World Junior Champion title so what's up next for Leo?

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Leon's Looking up!

Go, Go Gatien!

Leon Glatzer has not only become Gatien Delahaye has had a good German Open Champion, he's also year, honing his surfing to a high been flying recently so we caught standard so we take an in depth up for a quick chat about all that! look at his stylish success!

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Top Ten Talent

Gold Rush USA!

SURF THE 7 SEAS!

So here they are – the top ten talented and upcoming Under 18 and Under 16 groms from all four corners of the globe!

Here's Team USA who stormed to victory at the Vissla ISA World Junior Championships, taking a rush of gold medals on their way!

Winter's nearly here so we're checking out what's hot in this year's wetties! Firstly we surf the '7 Seas' thanks to Vissla!

Oceanside ready to open its doors to the best upcoming surfers in the world!

Photo: Chris Grant

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Welcome to

The Pro Show Leo Di Champio!

Photos: Julien Binch Binet, Sean Evans, Chris Grant & Chuck@Surf-shot.com; Words: Stu Gaston

07 - SM Leo Fioravanti focused and back on form!

Photo: Julien Binch Binet

TheProShow Well he's only gone and done it! Yes, Leo Fioravanti has gone up against the world's best up and coming surfers and come out on top taking his first world championship title! So we managed to catch up with the man himself to find out how he feels about becoming the 2015 ISA World Junior Champion...

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Leo Di Champio!

09 - SM Leo Fioravanti firing off an Oceanside lip!

Photo: Sean Evans

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Well Leo, having just become the Under 18 World Junior Champion, I guess you're feeling pretty stoked right now?

Yes I am so happy! This is huge for me and for Italy and I really want to thank all my family and friends that helped me achieve that!

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Leo Di Champio!

11 - SM Leo Fioravanti flying to victory!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheProShow And when we last spoke to you just 4 months ago about just getting back into surfing after your back injury earlier this year, did you ever think you'd be here right now with a world champion title to your name?

No I didn't but I really worked for it. I really wanted it even though I didn't know if there was going to be enough time for me to get back surfing as I was before but I just woke up every morning with the will of getting there as soon as possible!

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Leo Di Champio!

13 - SM Leo Fioravanti flings some spray off his backhand!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheProShow This was one of your first big contests since you've been back surfing then, so talk us through the contest and how it felt getting back into that competitive rhythm?

ISA is the best contest to get back into the competitive rhythm. I surfed 10 heats before getting to the final! It's a whole week of nonstop competing and to come out of it on top, it's amazing!

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Leo Di Champio!

15 - SM Leo Fioravanti firing out some of his impressive trademark moves!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheProShow Of course you had to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders. So how do you rate your surfing peers from around the world at the moment?

The new generation is surfing so well, everybody is pushing the level to get to the tour and every year you need to improve and keep up with everyone otherwise they just go ahead!

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Leo Di Champio!

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Photo: Chris Grant

TheProShow And now being world champion, does that go down as your best victory to date?

Yes this is my best victory to date!

Last year I won the Pantin Classic but this is bigger to me!

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Leo Di Champio!

19 - SM Leo Fioravanti just keeps flinging out move after move!

Photo: Chris Grant

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

I'm going to finish off the year doing the WSL Primes and see how that goes.

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Leo Di Champio!

21 - SM Leo Fioravanti flows down the line to victory!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

TheProShow Looking back on your past year then, where you've gone from a back injury that could have potentially ended your surfing career to now being literally on top of the world as a World Junior Champion, have those experiences changed your way of looking at life? Has it made you more chilled, just taking each day as it comes or are you now hungrier than ever to target that future goal of WSL World Champion which most if not all in the surfing world believe you have the potential to fulfill?

You know, this just tells me that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!

So this year I am going to finish the year off in the Primes and in the next couple of years I'm going to work hard to make the Tour!

I'm hungry for it for sure, I want it a lot and with the help of my family, my coach Jake and my close friends, I want to aim to get there in the next couple of years!

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Leo Di Champio!

23 - SM Leo Fioravanti looking as on form as ever!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

TheProShow One thing's for sure, this isn't the last we've seen of this World Junior Champion and no doubt this isn't the only time we'll be using the 'world champion' title with this particular surfer. So we'll certainly be following the future career of Leo Fioravanti and look forward to seeing where his talent takes him!

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Champ Chats Leon's Looking Up! Photos: Chuck@ Surf-shot.com Words: Stu Gaston

25 - SM Leon Glatzer glides high above an Oceanside lefthander!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Leon Glatzer's surfing has really been looking up this year! Not only has he become German Open Champion, he's also been making his mark on the competitive scene by consistently busting some serious aerial antics just when he needs that high-flying score!

So we caught up with Leon for a chat soon after he'd been flying all over Oceanside for the World Juniors!

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Leon looking to the landing!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Leon's Looking Up!

29 - SM Leon Glatzer getting to work with a lefthand lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Name: Leon Glatzer Age: 18 Years surfing: 8 Where you live: Pavones, Costa Rica Sponsors: Volcom, Globe, Smith Optics, Fatum Surfboards Local break/s: Pavones Favourite surfer?

Jordy Smith Favourite place to surf?

Bocas del Toro, Panama Favourite surf movie?

Bending Colours Favourite surf trick?

Full rotation Favourite board?

FATUM

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Leon's Looking Up!

31 - SM Leon launching off another left!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Leon Glatzer grabs plenty of air time!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Leon's Looking Up!

35 - SM Leon Glatzer gets to grips with another lefthand lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

ChampChats What first got you into surfing?

My mom pushed me for the first time at age 4 and since then I have been hooked.

Who in surfing inspires you most?

Gabriel Medina When and how did you become sponsored?

At the ISA World Juniors in Panama, they watched me surf there and sent me a contract the next day!

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

Competition because I love the challenge!

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Leon's Looking Up!

37 - SM Leon Glatzer glides right over that lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Leon's Looking Up!

39 - SM Leon looking to hit that lip for all its worth!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

ChampChats Now the past couple of years have seen you performing well on the competitive circuit, though becoming both the Junior and Open German Champion just over a year ago must have been a highlight. So talk us through the contest and the highs and lows that lead to you earning the title?

Well the German Champs, it's always a fun contest. There weren't any lows really, there was always a good atmosphere and I basically won every heat including the finals with my air game!

And does being a national champion go down as your best victory to date?

Yes More recently, you represented Germany at the ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in California. How did you find the experience taking on the other top junior surfers from around the world?

It's a crazy experience, because you can see the amount and level of talent that there is around the world!

Now you've been a national champ then and surfed for your country at the highest level, what's next?

What are your goals for the year to come?

My goal is to hit the WQS tour as hard as possible and give my everything!

'It's a crazy experience, because you can see the amount and level of talent that there is around the world!'

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Leon's Looking Up!

41 - SM Leon Glatzer gives that lip a bashing!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

ChampChats

Now you're already from Pavones in Costa Rica with some top quality waves right on your doorstep! So how would you rate your local spots?

My local spots are one of the best in the world for sure!

You also spend a lot of time travelling, so where have you surfed around the world?

Portugal, France, Spain, Canary Islands, USA, Nicaragua, Hawaii.

When and where has your best surf session been then?

May 4 at home, one of the biggest swells we ever had!

But what's been the worst wipeout of your life?

Pipeline by far!

And what about future plans for travelling? Where else do you want to head to and surf?

I have always wanted to go to Indonesia Finally, where do you see yourself in five to ten years time?

I see my self In the Top 100, qualifying for thr CT

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Leon Glatzer going as big as ever!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Surphalosophy Go, Go Gatien!

Photos: Chuck@Surf-shot.com Words: Stu Gaston

45 - SM Gatien Delahaye getting on it in California!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

surphalosophy Gatien Delahaye has had a good year, honing his surfing to a high standard, so much so that our man in California was convinced when he first saw Gatien surfing that he'd be going all the way at the ISA World Juniors! Well we can now take an in depth look at his stylish success and as they say, 'a picture speaks a thousand words' so check out through these shots all that Gatien's surfing has to offer!

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Go, Go Gatien!

47 - SM Gatien Delahaye going big off his backhand!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Gatien Delahaye going even bigger off his backhand!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Go, Go Gatien!

51 - SM Gatien Delahaye digs deep into this lefthander!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Gatien Delahaye going off the top!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Gatien Delahaye going big off another lefthander!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Go, Go Gatien!

57 - SM Gatien Delahaye laying back!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Gatien Delahaye going for some power off that bottom turn!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent Photos: Sean Evans, Chris Grant, John F Jackson & Chuck @Surf-shot.com; Words: stu gaston

61 - SM Nomme Mignot making the most of it!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

HotShots With the ISA World Junior Championships done and dusted for another year, we now know which upcoming surfers have earnt their place in the Top Ten of each division. So here's our quick review of all that Talent!

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Top Ten Talent

an Stevie Pittm

63 - SM Stevie Pittman with some well placed surfing!

Photo: Sean Evans

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Top Ten Talent

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65 - SM Nomme Mignot nailed it!

Photo: Sean Evans

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Top Ten Talent

d o o w e l z a e H f e Re

67 - SM Reef Heazlewood rose to a strong finish!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

all h s r a M e Jak

69 - SM Jake Marshall making his mark!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

Marco Mignot

71 - SM Marco Mignot making a massive impression!

Photo: Chris Grant

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Top Ten Talent

Shun Murakami

73 - SM Shun Murakami caned the competition!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

John Mel

75 - SM John Mel did more than really well!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

as t n a D y e l l Wes

77 - SM Weslley Dantas takes it tail high to the top five!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

Barron Mamiya

79 - SM Barron Mamiya making the most of the perfect conditions!

Photo: Chris Grant

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Top Ten Talent

d r a W Colt

81 - SM Colt Ward whacks out some spray!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

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83 - SM Samuel Pupo picks out a nice righthander!

Photo: Sean Evans

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Top Ten Talent

a z o p a R n a Nol

85 - SM Nolan Rapoza knows how to get the most out of the righthanders!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

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87 - SM Mathis Crozon creating a good impression!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

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89 - SM Johnny Corzo grabs some air time!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

Luke Gordon

91 - SM Luke Gordon gouges out that tailslide!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

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93 - SM Shane Sykes set the standard high!

Photo: John F Jackson

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Top Ten Talent

Tim Bisso

95 - SM Tim Bisso bottom turns into a tasty looking lip!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Top Ten Talent

Luke Wrice

97 - SM Luke Wrice throwing some tail!

Photo: Chris Grant

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Top Ten Talent

Ryland Rubens

99 - SM Ryland Rubens ripping apart the lefts!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Gold Rush USA! Photos: Sean Evans, Chris Grant; Words: stu gaston

101 - SM Jake Marshall making the most of some air time!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheGoss Not for a long time has a host country won at the ISA World Juniors so it was a double celebration when Team USA took the top spot as they themselves had not won for many years. So here's our review of those eight surfers who not only took the Gold medal as a team but also saw one of them, Stevie Pittman, storm to the top spot in his own division – so a real rush of gold for Team USA!

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Gold Rush USA!

103 - SM Stevie Pittman pointing in the right direction for the win!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheGoss

In the U-16 Boys Final, Stevie Pittman put on an outstanding performance that helped elevate his team into the Gold Medal position.

Pittman caught a solid set wave in the final minutes, earning a heat total of 15.86 to surpass the eventual Silver Medalist, Reef Heazlewood (AUS, 12.85).

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Gold Rush USA!

105 - SM Kei Kobayashi caned it on his backhand!

Photo: Sean Evans

TheGoss Winning the Gold medal was of course a team effort and certainly every one of the team played their part in their overall success.

Playing his part, Kei Kobayashi came in a convincing joint 21st.

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Gold Rush USA!

107 - SM Ryland Rubens riding high!

Photo: Sean Evans

TheGoss Ryland Rubens rose through the ranks of some challenging heats to finish nicely in joint 9th.

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Gold Rush USA!

109 - SM Luke Gordon going for it!

Photo: Sean Evans

TheGoss Luke Gordon got into a good rhythm throughout the contest, ending eighth overall.

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Gold Rush USA!

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Nolan Rapoza rail grabbing!

Photo: Chris Grant

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Nolan Rapoza nailed some solid surfing to come in seventh.

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Gold Rush USA!

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Colt Ward whacks his tail high!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheGoss Colt Ward surfed well beyond his years to settle finally in sixth.

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Gold Rush USA!

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John Mel well and truly ripping!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheGoss Jon Mel made his debut for Team USA finishing fourth overall.

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Gold Rush USA!

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Jake Marshall making the most of those lefts!

Photo: Chris Grant

TheGoss

Jake Marshall continued to make his mark finishing third in the Under 18 final.

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Gold Rush USA!

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Stevie Pittman storming to victory!

Photo: Sean Evans

TheGoss But of course the overall joy of taking gold fell firmly on the shoulders of Stevie Pittman: “That was a huge goal of mine and to be able to do it in this contest was amazing! Representing USA was awesome. It has been an amazing week and I'm super excited about how it ended.�

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SURF THE 7 SEAS! Photos: Thomas Deregnieaux, Michael Kellerman, Ian Stackhouse, Connor Stratton-Darling, Patrick Warren & Stu Gaston Words: Stu Gaston & Connor Stratton-Darling

121 - SM Thomas Delplace surfing the 7 Seas!

Photo: Ian Stackhouse

HotWots

With winter just starting to put in an appearance, surfers up and down the country are starting to see those epic swells roll in and the desire for longer surfs and longer sessions in the water to continue– and thanks to the innovations in wetsuit design you can be in there longer than ever!

So in our continuing series of 'Hot Wots' features, we'll be taking another in depth look at What's Hot in the world of wetsuits, revisiting Vissla and the winter versions of their 7 Seas wetsuit.

Tagging themselves as 'Creators and Innovators', we've hooked up again with the innovative mind of the Momentous Youth Project creator, Connor Stratton-Darling to help give us that actual surfer's eye review – not only creative behind a lens but equally stylish on any board, Connor's also a surf instructor so no stranger to hours in a wetsuit. Time then for Connor to 'Surf the 7 Seas!'

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

123 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling putting the 7 Seas through its paces!

Photo: Stu Gaston

HotWots

Vissla is a brand that represents creative freedom, a forward-thinking philosophy, and a generation of creators and innovators. With this in mind, Connor introduces us to the 7 Seas wetsuit: Harkening back to the original wetsuits of yesteryear, the Vissla 7 Seas wetsuit takes the classic black wetsuit look and brings it well and truly into the twenty-first century...

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SURF THE 7 SEAS! WARMTH & STRETCH -100% Super Stretch light neoprene - lighter, warmer, softer, stretchier, easier to put on and take off, and allows for more freedom of movement

FIT -Tailored fit - anatomically correct engineered body lines allow for unrestricted performance and warmth

DURABLE & WATERTIGHT -Tripled glued, double blind stitched seams

-Liquid taped cuff seals to prevent flushing

-Vissla super stretch tape allows for maximum seam sealing while having unrestricted stretch and comfort

125 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling dons the 7 Seas!

Photo: Stu Gaston

HotWots WARMTH & STRETCH -Thermal hollow fiber lining insulates heat and dries fast

DURABLE & WATERTIGHT -Chest-zip entry, minimal bulk with contoured water tight design

-Knee pad - supratex abrasion resistant jersey for flexibility and strength

-Easy access secure key cord

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

127 - SM Jordan Lawler letting rip in his 7 Seas!

Photo: Michael Kellerman

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STYLE The first thing you notice about the suit is that it's a classic black wetsuit with just a few subtle stripes around the cuffs. For me, a plain black wetsuit which is quietly embellished with that subtle use of a contrasting colour in tastefully small quantities is much more pleasing on the eyes. It's enough to be catchy and stylish at the same time – in fact it gains style through its lack of colour. This minimalist look says a lot about the brand too in allowing the quality of the suit to speak for itself.

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

129 - SM Thomas Delplace packs a punch in the 7 Seas !

Photo: Connor Stratton-Darling

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FUNCTIONALITY The Vissla 7 Seas wetsuit is packed with really practical features. The chest zip entry system prevented any flushing with its minimum bulk and contoured water tight design, though the placing of the key cord just inside the chest zip could well add some bulk if you did use it to stash your key away and might be uncomfortable when paddling out.

The seals on the cuffs and ankles however were super tight so not only did that stop them rolling up but no water went up them at all either.

The 100% super stretch, super light limestone based neoprene was really well balanced across the suit with the 4mm on the arms and calves and the thicker panels over the rest of the body for added warmth. This coupled with the triple glued and double stitched seams (hopefully the exposed stitching won't catch after regular use) really add to the impressive level of features on this suit!

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

131 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling surfs the 7 Seas to lefthander lip limits!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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COMFORT The 7 Seas wetsuit was for me the perfect fitting wetsuit.

It's anatomically correct engineered body lines meant it fitted like you'd want a wetsuit to fit! As a result, it had minimal rub, no irritation and no flush either. That said, it was quite tight indeed and felt a bit restrictive, although I think that's because I've not worn a winter suit in 8 months!

Nonetheless, the thermal hollow fibre lining kept it all warm while the inside of the chest panel supported your upper body really well but not so tight that it was uncomfortable. Indeed the upper body panels were so well fitting that it felt like the suit sat on you just right, so much so that there was no flush at all and as it barely absorbed much water either it never felt that heavy – all in all it has the warmth of a 5/4 coupled with the lightness of a 4/3 – practical yet comfortable!

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

133 - SM Connor Stratton-Darling takes the 7 Seas through tail-slashing testing!

Photo: Stu Gaston

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USABILITY Vissla's 7 Seas wetsuit really is the perfect balance of comfort, flexibilty and practicality. It's really flexible in all the key places so you don't feel at all constrained when whacking out those moves on the board. It was so flexible it felt like a 4/3 even though it was actually a 5/4. Under the arms and on the shoulders, the suit was super flexible which really helped with paddling and I could have happily spent hours out in the surf without getting too tired and with this in mind, you could easily surf in this suit through the coldest of winter days as its flexibility would mean you wouldn't tire too quickly paddling against a constrictive rubber wetsuit which so often happened with previous winter suits I've had. All in all the perfect fit of the suit coupled with its flexibility made this my new suit of choice for those cold winter surfs ahead!

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

135 - SM Thomas Delplace grabs some air time in the 7 Seas!

Photo: Patrick Warren

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STRETCHABILITY The 7 Seas wetsuit is surprisingly stretchy for a 5/4, meaning it does fit like a glove. Although it's perfect for busting all those moves when you're out surfing, be it high performance aerials or setting your line for a solid bottom turn, because the suit is such a good fit, it's fairly tricky to get it on and off – the chest zip neck panel fits so well that it's very snug when pulling it over your head so you have to be quite flexible yourself! It's stretchy enough though and not so stretchy that it will lose its shape after a lot of use which once again would stand this suit apart from many others.

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SURF THE 7 SEAS!

137 - SM Thomas Delplace taking the 7 Seas to new heights!

Photo: Thomas Deregnieaux

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THE VERDICT Personally I found the suit was just what I want from a suit! Its minimalist look and lack of colour and brash logos draws you in so you stand out by being understated. It's better to have a suit that allows you to blend into the lineup when a surf's not going your way, but with enough style that you stand out when your surfing speaks for itself.

The suit is great in the sense that it is tight fitting (though you'd have to be a contortionist to get in and out of it) but for me that works as I spend so much time in a suit! I'd certainly be happy to spend many an hour in the 7 Seas wetsuit finally getting a few good waves for myself!

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Mathis Crozon in a colourful green room!

Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com

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Vasco Monica making the most of Oceanside's lefthanders!

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Rhys Barfield revelling in some perfect rights!

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Jake Elkington jamming against a righthand lip!

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Finn McGill going big in perfect Californian conditions!

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Andy Criere craving perfection!

Photo: Mario Entero

NextIssue Another year nearly done so soon we'll be bringing you our last issue of 2015 where we look back over the top upcoming surfers that have made this year one to remember! For now though, we're keeping all that under wraps but rest assured it'll be another issue worth waiting for! Until then, keep SURPHANG!

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Surphang Magazine

Leo Fioravanti, ISA World Junior Champion 2015!

Photo: Sean Evans