Surphang Magazine
Issue 55
The Pro Show Jubilant Jordy!
Champ Chats Cap it Off Capps!
A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
Eurovision
Generation XYZ
LegendForever
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'All good things come to an end?' The French have a saying that it is the fate of glass to break. Well so too might a surfer say that it is the fate of swell to fade. Everything has its day and knowing when to call it a day is what makes us the wise human race that we are. SURPHANG certainly had its day enjoying viewer figures in the hundreds of thousands. That was until instant social media came along... the days of waiting to see sick surfing shots began to dwindle as the trend for instant posting of surfers' best shots took over. No more would they wait for that cover shot, it had to be uploaded instantly for the online world to see. While the instancy of sharing seems here to stay, it means that waiting for a magazine to release material may sadly have had its day...
We find ourselves between a rock and a hard place with little place else to turn... Photo: Stu Gaston
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'Legends Live Forever' Still in the spirit of the surfing legend, Jack O'Neill himself, SURPHANG is here to stay for now and so in this issue we celebrate the legacy of that very man who fought against all adversities to find a way to keep his passion for surfing alive.
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Surphang Magazine
Magazine Editor: Stuart Gaston Contributing Photographers: Olivia Anderson, Tim Axford, Anton Carus, Luke Lane Prokopiou & Chuck@Surf-Shot.com Staff Photographer: Stuart Gaston
Send any photographic submissions for future issues of the magazine to: surphangmagazine@ymail.com
Cover Shot: Luis Eyre taking to the air! Photo: Stu Gaston
These are wild times we live in! Photo: Luke Lane Prokopiou
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The Pro Show Champ Chats Jubilant Jordy!
Cap it Off Capps!
Surphalosophy Generation XYZ
With another championship title Noah Capps was delighted when he Working with some of the best in to his name, Jordy Maree might finally won his first championship the business over the past ten just be the next South African title so we caught up for a chat years has been such a privilege so surfer to hit the big time! about the challenges he faced. here are just two of those surfers.
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Eurovision Legend Forever If you're looking for future European promise, look no further than Lanzarote, a breeding ground of talent.
A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
Whatever the conditions, O'Neill Once feared by surfers, the world have the right wetsuit for the job of artificial waves is finally being so we put their latetst suit, the embraced by all so time to check ultimate Legend through its paces. out this whole new wave game.
SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Prokopiou Upcoming photographer, surfer and lifeguard Luke Prokopiou shares the view through his lens from his experiences so far.
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Welcome to
The Pro Show Jubilant Jordy! Photos: Olivia Anderson; Words: Stu Gaston
07 - SM Jordy Maree making the most of that lefthander! Photo: Olivia Anderson
TheProShow With another championship title to his name, Jordy Maree might just be the next South African surfer to hit the big time! We certainly hope so because there's no more humbler a surfer we've ever come across so if any surfer deserves to do well, then it's Jordy! If you still need convincing, then just take a closer look for yourself...
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Jubilant Jordy!
09 - SM Jordy Maree enjoying some tube time! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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Jubilant Jordy!
11 - SM Jordy Maree jumping with joy! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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Jubilant Jordy!
13 - SM Jordy Maree making the most of another lush lefthander! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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15 - SM Jordy Maree jubilant as 'air'-ver! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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17 - SM Jordy Maree – definitely one to keep an eye on! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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19 - SM Jordy Maree making the most of it from dawn til dusk! Photo: Olivia Anderson
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Champ Chats Cap it Off
Capps!
Photos: Luke Prokopiou Words: Stu Gaston
21 - SM Noah Capps nailing a near-vert one! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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Name: Noah Capps Age: 16 Years surfing: 10 Where you live: South Devon Sponsors: Protest, Luke Young Surfboards, Ocean & Earth and Triocean Local break/s: Bantham and Chally Favourite surfer? Mikey Wright Favourite place to surf? Some locations close to home can't say more I'm afraid!! Favourite surf trick? Layback hack Favourite board? Luke Young Mini Zero
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Cap it Off Capps!
23 - SM Noah Capps caning that lip! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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What first got you into surfing? Dad was a very keen surfer and we live really close to the beach so it just started naturally from there. When and how did you become sponsored? Had my first wetsuit sponsorship with Xcel when I was about nine and Danielsurf have really helped, now with Ocean and Earth. I then got a bit older and was taken on by Protestsportswear. I really enjoy being with Protest and hope to remain with them for a long time and have just signed up again. They are all so cool and supportive over in Holland and look after me so well. Luke has been a massive support with boards and Triocean give me all of the blanks. Who in surfing inspires you most? Mick Fanning for sure. He trains very consistently and aims for perfection whether it’s in surfing or fitness. This definitely motivates me to finish that extra hour in the gym or catch that one more wave. What do you prefer then, free surfing or competitions and why? To be honest I really love them both equally! I think surfing with some good friends in warm water feels amazing, but on the other hand it’s hard to beat getting a good score in the final moments of a close heat. SM - 24
Cap it Off Capps!
25 - SM Noah Capps kicking out some spray fan! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
ChampChats Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well with you becoming both Under 16 English Champion and Under 16 UK Pro Surf Tour Champion last year. So talk us through those contests and the highs and lows that lead to you earning your titles. Really happy to come away with those titles at the end of the year as it took me so many years aha. The first competition of the year was the English Championships in Cornwall. I felt good throughout the whole competition despite the really cold weather. The final was really close and we all had to wait a day to find out the results. Luckily I managed to get the edge over the others and took the win. This gave me a good blast of confidence going into the first event of the Uk Pro Tour, The Surfaced Pro. Feeling confident I managed to go all the way through and win the Under 16s against some tough competition. Following this, it was then onto the UK Schools Competition. I felt strong and focused through all my earlier rounds but was sadly beaten in the final. This one stung quite a lot as I really felt in form and I just didn't give myself enough chances. This meant going into The Highland Open in Scotland I had exactly the same points as my close friend Seth Morris. As there were some extra points available, this competition decided the UK Pro Tour Championship. Seth and I both travelled up to Scotland together both knowing the stakes. The waves ended up being a fun beachy for the final. Seth and I had both made the final. The final was very intense with a lot of hastling but I managed to come away with the win along with the UK Pro Tour. SM - 26
Cap it Off Capps! You had to overcome some solid surfing from your contenders to take those wins. How do you rate your surfing peers in the UK at the moment? I think the standard in all junior divisions is really really high at the moment and just getting stronger. It's great as we all push each other on and on making us better competitors and surfers. Heats are super competitivie but we pretty much all get on as well which is so cool.
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ChampChats Last year you also entered your first WSL Pro Junior in Sopelana. So how does the standard of surfing compare when you surf in the European contests? I unfortunately had a really poor result as the waves were really funky but I felt as if my level was there. The standard is higher for sure as all the other juniors are hungry and have a lot of good weather and waves. Now you've taken these championship titles, what goes down as your best victory to date? For me probably the English Championships. It had taken me so long to finally win it so when I did it was almost a big relief and I remember just smiling for ages aha. So now you're a champ then, what's next? What are your goals for the rest of this year? Keep surfing and training at 100% and compete as much as I can. Might have to fit in the odd bit of homework if waves are bad as I have some really important exams coming up aha. And what about training? How do you keep on top of fitness and keep on pushing your surfing? Yes! I love physical training. I try and go to the gym about 4 times a week and stretch everyday. The training helps me feel stronger in the surf and in the mind. In terms of training for surfing I will watch through replays of heats on the WSL and workout how they do their turns and where their bodies are placed.
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Cap it Off Capps!
29 - SM Noah Capps nailing a nice backhand air! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
ChampChats And where else around the world have you been lucky enough to surf so far? When I was about twelve I travelled with my family all across Australia for two months finding great waves. I have travelled most of Europe and recently went on an incredible trip to Japan for the ISA World Junior Champs. So when and where has your best surf session been then? Not too sure, I remember having my most fun session at Noosa Heads in Australia when I was quite young. The waves were small but peeling for ages and I was just in my board shorts laughing. And what's the worst wipeout of your life so far? Can't decide which one is worst but I remember getting multiple beatings along the track in Fuerteventura. The wipeouts were really fast and raw compared to the slightly longer and slower wipeouts in England. 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 would definitely love to do a boat trip to the Maldives and visit Indo. Those places just seem so perfect. Finally, where do you see yourself in five to ten years time? Just enjoying a healthy and happy life full of waves. I'm really keen to travel when I finish school so I may still be on the road!
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Surphalosophy Generation XYZ Words & Photos: Stu Gaston
31 - SM Luis Eyre always grabbing an airborne opportunity! Photo: Stu Gaston
surphalosophy Working with some of the best in the business over the past ten years has been such a privilege. So we decided it was time to take a trip down memory lane and have a look at just two of those surfers who helped ignite that initial passion to shoot surfing.
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Generation XYZ
33 - SM Luis Eyre with an eye for the perfect shot in the perfect spot! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Luis Eyre is one of the most talented surfers I ever had the pleasure of working with. He had a relentless desire to nail the very best shots we could – working with him was truly a partnership aiming for the same goal and you felt that he valued every moment.
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35 - SM Luis Eyre doing what he does best – go big or go home! Photo: Stu Gaston
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37 - SM Luis Eyre eyeing up some time in a pretty perfect green room! Photo: Stu Gaston
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39 - SM Luis Eyre on air, anywhere, anytime! Photo: Stu Gaston
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41 - SM Alex Baker always knows how to bust the right moves! Photo: Stu Gaston
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A l e X Generation XYZ B a k e r
Equal in talent and humility is the now Australian-based Alex Baker. Fortunate enough to work with him for his last summer season before emigrating, Alex too had an unparalleled desire to strive for the absolute best shots that he could achieve – and the power in this partnership came from Alex's willingness to work with you to find the angles and surf the spots that would deliver, even if it meant going above and beyond!
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43 - SM Alex Baker brings it tail high! Photo: Stu Gaston
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45 - SM Alex Baker makes airs look easy! Photo: Stu Gaston
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47 - SM Alex Baker makes heads turn too! Photo: Stu Gaston
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49 - SM Alex Baker grabbing every opportunity to nail the shot! Photo: Stu Gaston
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Luke Prokopiou
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Upcoming photographer, surfer and lifeguard Luke Prokopiou shares the view through his lens from his experiences so far.
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
53 - SM Beautfully lit session at Bantham! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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Name: Luke Lane-Prokopiou Age: 20 Years surfing/shooting: I've surfed since I was 9 and been shooting for the last 7 years. Where you live: I live in South Devon near Kingsbridge and also live in Falmouth in Southern Cornwall where I study at university. Local break/s: Bantham is my local break and home and Praa Sands is my local in Falmouth. Favourite surfer? I'm a big fan of Dane Reynolds. He's an absolute nutter! Favourite surf photographer? Tough one for me, I'm tied between Chris Burkard and Morgan Maassen. They are both unbelievable photographers and all of the photographs they take tell a story and are all pretty jaw dropping too. Favourite place to shoot? At home, I love to shoot down at Bantham. There is lots of up and coming grom talent along with big time champs such as Ben Howey. Favourite shooting stance (water or land)? I enjoy shooting on the land depending on location, and the conditions on the day but since having my housing I've begun to move a lot more towards in the water shooting.
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
57 - SM Looking through the lens, capturing the moment! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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What first got you into surfing? I first started skateboarding and with a love for the water I began surfing lessons. So when and how did you become interested in shooting surfing? I have always found an interest in surfing magazines and publications and as I began taking photos through my first edition GoPro I began to have this same love of looking at these images in the magazines to when I was creating my own.
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
What in surf photography inspires you most? I think that adventure inspires me the most. Looking at other styles of surf and adventure photography is a massive inspiration to me. What do you prefer, surfing or shooting surfing and why? Depends on the conditions on the day! Most of the time I end up shooting but on the off chance I get in the water too.
55 - SM The power of the image! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
59 - SM The power of nature! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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What moment are you most proud of in your surfing or shooting career so far? I am most proud of my photography that I shot in Nazaré, Portugal. That for me was an amazing trip full of many amazing experiences and it was most importantly an incredible place to shoot. When and where would you say you've snapped your best shot so far. Talk us through it. I think that the best shot I've snapped so far was taken in Nazaré earlier this year of a Sushi bar owner charging a big wave on the south beach of Nazaré. It was crazy to watch the locals charging the wave, though he subsequently snapped his board.
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
61 - SM Being at one with the moment! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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And what projects are you working on at the moment? I'm currently working on a project with the RNLI following some lifeboat crews and lifeguards along with projects with up and coming surfers in South Devon.
What do you do when you aren't shooting or surfing? I am an RNLI beach lifeguard based at Bantham, but in the winter months I'm studying Press and Editorial Photography at Falmouth University.
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SURPHOGRAPHY Luke Lane Prokopiou
63 - SM Capturing the curl never gets old! Photo: Luke Prokopiou
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So what's your goal for this year? My plan for this year is complete all of my projects I currently have ongoing and also maybe have a trip or two away. And what about the future? I would love to finish university with a good grade and then begin travelling around surfing and shooting and try sell images from an editorial point but that's as far as it gets for me.
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Eurovision Photos: Anton Carus; Words: stu gaston
65 - SM Justin Becret has flown to success this year with a top WSL Pro Junior finish! Photo: Anton Carus
HotShots If you're looking for future European promise, look no further than Lanzarote, a breeding ground of talent. Here are a selection of five surfers, either home-bred or who can simply see the ideal potential of Lanzarote as a prime training ground for nurturing rising talent.
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67 - SM Cristian Portelli pushing his surfing hard and making his mark! Photo: Anton Carus
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69 - SM Fynnlee Miller mixing it up in a kingsized Canarian barrel! Photo: Anton Carus
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71 - SM Iker Amatriain shwoing his flair for airs! Photo: Anton Carus
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73 - SM Airam Perez pushing the limits with some impressive air time! Photo: Anton Carus
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75 - SM Justin Becret with some backhand attack! Photo: Anton Carus
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77 - SM Cristian Portelli picking his time for the big one! Photo: Anton Carus
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79 - SM Fynnlee Miller making his mark! Photo: Anton Carus
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81 - SM Iker Amatriain grabbing as much air time as he can! Photo: Anton Carus
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83 - SM Cristian Portelli keeping it vert! Photo: Anton Carus
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Legend Forever BACK TO BLACK Photos: Stu Gaston; Words: Stu Gaston & Stan Flynn
85 - SM Stan Flynn flaring in O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit! Photo: Stu Gaston
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Whatever time of year, any surfer wanting to make the most of those seasonal swells needs a wetsuit that'll stand up to the job – for that, there's none better than original wetsuit pioneer, O'Neill. Founded in California in 1952, it was the young Jack O'Neill who pioneered the world's first neoprene wetsuit, extending his surf sessions in the bone-chilling breaks of North California. While many things have changed since those humble beginnings, O'Neill's initial vision of producing functional and innovative board riding products still lives on in their current range of wetsuits, making them ideal for whatever the conditions have to offer. This time we've asked upcoming surfer and beach lifeguard, Stan Flynn to put O'Neill's tribute to Jack O'Neill himself, the Legend wetsuit, through its paces and give us his surfer's eye review and reflection on this high performance wetsuit!
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87 - SM Stan Flynn putting O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit through its paces! Photo: Stu Gaston
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STYLE The style of the Legend wetsuit is just right and really comtemporary. It's classic black look allows you to blend into the line up so you don't draw too much attention to youself and the subtle and well-placed red pin-stripes and logos on the chest and shoulders simply add to its stylish appearance. The suit's panels also make it both look really clean but also function really well with no unnecessary seams.
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LegendForever FUNCTIONALITY With a host of impressive features, the Jack O'Neill Legend Wetsuit – Legend Live Forever was designed in O'Neill's exclusive Area 52, the limited edition Jack O'Neill 'Legend' wetsuit pays tribute to the man who pioneered the first wetsuits because he 'just wanted to surf longer'. Jack's inventive spirit and unstoppable passion for surfing nowadays empowers surfers and other water sport enthusiasst to do what they love doing most in even the coldest of climates The Legend wetsuit's top-end technical features include: 4.5/3.5mm thickness Technobutter 3 neoprene with Technobutter 3X arms and shoulders Technobutter Air-Firewall body Double Superseal Neck F.U.Z.E. Entry system Sidewinder S-curve seams Strategic Seamless Paddles zones Super seam weld Plasma wrist & ankle seals Krypto knee pads External key pocket with loop
89 - SM Stan Flynn dons O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit! Photo: Stu Gaston
HotWots F.U.Z.E. ENTRY SYSTEM O'Neill's exclusive F.U.Z.E. (Front Upper Zip Entry) system offers a fresh alternative. Using the same free floating zipper technology as our patented Z.E.N. ZIP closure. The F.U.Z.E. closure keeps you dry and allows unrestricted flexibility.
TECHNOBUTTER 3 O'Neill's exclusive new pre-stretched neoprene with featherlight, ENVY foam rubber core. Ultimate, flexibility, warmth and comfort. Built to last.
STRATEGIC SEAMLESS PADDLE ZONES An ergonomic, seamless under sleeve panel that allows for unrestricted motion and eliminates rashing. Flexible and unique design which utilizes minimal seam placement for comfort. KRYPTO KNEE PADZ Abrasion resistant, high stretch neoprene panel with ergonomic shaping for comfortable durability. Flexible and unique design utilizes and extended knee pad for added durability. EXTERNAL KEY POCKET Abrasion resistant, high stretch neoprene panel with ergonomic shaping for comfortable durability. Located along the lower leg inseam. Constructed with Fluid Seam Weld and UltraFlex DS neoprene, this key pocket has added strength, easy access and completely secure.
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91 - SM Stan Flynn flowing through a fun looking left in the Legend! Photo: Stu Gaston
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COMFORT When the suit's on, as it has so few panels, it's really comfortable and stretchy. In my opinion, you can't get any more comfortable than the new Technobutter 3 neoprene – the feel of the suit is silky smooth which makes it practically rub free and super comfy when you're paddling out and waiting for that next set. As with the previous O'Neill suits that I've had, they continue to be the comfiest suits that I've worn!
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93 - SM Stan Flynn flicking out a fiar bit of spray in O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit! Photo: Stu Gaston
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STRETCHABILITY The Legend is such a flexible suit with the Technobutter being the key to providing the ultimate stretch! O'Neill's new Technobutter 3 is so stretchy that it is easy to move in when you're out in the surf and getting the suit on and off is no problem either. So with the Technobutter as well as the minimum panels and it being really lightweight, you can see that O'Neill have made flexibility one of the key features of this suit!
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95 - SM Stan Flynn feeling the force in O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit! Photo: Stu Gaston
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USABILITY Out in the water, the Legend is anything but restrictive, allowing you to push your turns harder without even noticing it's on! It's so flexible with less seams which means that you're free to push your surfing further without being held back by the suit at all. Better still, this flexibility of the suit makes moving in the suit so much easier meaning you can stay in the water longer and surf as much as you can muster.
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97 - SM Will Masterman mastering some tube time in O'Neill's Legend limited edition wetsuit!
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THE VERDICT On reflection, O'Neill's Legend 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. 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. All in all the perfect fit of the suit coupled with its flexibility would make this my suit of choice for those winter sessions! No wonder it's also become a firm favourite with the O'Neill team riders too! STYLE ●●●●●●●●●○ ●●●●●●●●●○
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game Photos: Courtesy of Wavegarden; Words: Stu Gaston
99 - SM Griffin Colapinto absolutely caning this artificial wave for all its worth! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
TheGoss Once feared by surfers, the world of artificial waves is finally being embraced by all so time to check out this whole new wave game.
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
101 - SM Winter Vincent loving this playground of endless perfect waves! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
103 - SM Kolohe Andino kicking that tail high and having fun in this garden full of waves! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
105 - SM Nothing artificial about Griffin Colapinto's surfing! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
107 - SM Top British surfer Luke Dillon loving the endless waves on tap! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
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A A Whole Whole New New Wave Wave Game Game
109 - SM Filipe Toledo takes his powerful surfing to these perfect waves in style! Photo: Courtesy of Wavegarden
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O'Neill rider Colt Ward kicking out some spray on a lush lefthander! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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O'Neill rider Ian Crane kicks it tail high! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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O'Neill rider Kei Kobayashi caning the life out of this lefthand lip! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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Surphang Magazine
Not only is the current craze for instant sharing of material a threat to the very survival of magazines like SURPHANG. So to is the basic premise of the magazine – that of support. When the magazine began nearly 6 years ago, the idea of surfers and photographers supporting each other was the norm. Surfers such as those featured in this issue's 'Surphalosophy' feature would happily collaborate with you, discussing how and where to shoot to get the best shots, More importantly, they'd see a project through, shooting numerous times to deliver what was their side of the partnership – nailing the best shots they could muster and they had a determination to keep going until we succeeded. For them, the ultimate prize was publication, getting their shots in print and they didn't expect anything else in return. Sure they were sponsored or not and times were tough, but when they got a sticker on the nose of their board, it was an honour and they rose to the expectations to uphold their sponsors logo. That's quite unlike nowadays when certains surfers become increasingly arrogant with that logo on their board as if it makes them special in some way and so they can do as they please, forgetting the importance of both mutual respect and that support is two-sided.
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Back in the days when surfers and photographers collaborated to achieve their goal... Photo: Stu Gaston
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Over the six years of working on SURPHANG though, that relationship has changed. Surfers used to be grateful that you chose them to work with and they would balance their schedule to ensure they would be available to shoot when needed. However, the proliferation of 'surf photographers' has really muddied the waters and certain surfers no longer show any regard for the people who have supported them for years both going and shooting with someone else when they're in the middle of an already established project and worse still, even organising shoots with other photographers that ignore prior requests to shoot an ongoing project on that very same day. Opportunities for potential cover shots have been lost due to this very reason, yet not to worry because that alltime barrel shot made it onto Instagram instead so enough said. And therein lies the problem – how can a magazine continue to exist when the surfers its supported for years forget the fact that support is a two way process. If you've been featured in a handful of issues over the years, then do you're bit to keep the magazine alive by working together to score that cover that will keep its readers turning the pages. Well fortunately, there are still some surfers who are committed to this...
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Caleb Cutmore keeps it real as he gets ready for this year's ISA World Junior Surfing Games! Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com
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So SURPHANG will no doubt return at some point because there are still surfers out there who do appreciate seeing themselves in a published magazine, be it in print or online. It is for them that we will continue Supporting Upcoming Rider Potential Here And Now Globally.
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Surphang Magazine
Sometimes you have to throw everything in the air and just see where it lands... Photo: Chuck@Surf-shot.com