March 18th, 2012
Pipe Pro Jr. Champ Conner Coffin – Conner puts it on rail to power his way to the Pipeline Pro Junior Crown
Conner puts it on rail to power his way to the Pipe Pro Junior Crown.
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March 17th, 2012
Swimsuit Issue 2012
Our annual issue of bikinis and beauties is on sale in less than three weeks. Excited? We are.
Here are 47 sexy seconds to whet your appetite
Filming by James Cane
Edit by Sean Lesh
March 15th, 2012
You Are Here: Luke Stedman, Surfer/Fashionista
Luke Stedman, fashion-forward with Insted We Smile.
Interview by Nathan Myers
Luke Stedman is starting his own clothing label. He is a former WT competitor. A talented freesurfer. And a man of style. Stedman stands apart in a culture where most dudes wear uniform attire. Baggy shorts. Clever t-shirts. Flip-flops. We look like surfers. Stedman looks like a rock star.
When I sit down with Luke to discuss his new venture, I am wearing baggy shorts and a clever shirt. I am wearing flip-flops. I don’t care. I think Ugg Boots are super-comfortable. Sometimes I tuck sweat pants into them. I don’t think people are required to care about fashion. But I do think some people look stylish and other people blend into the scenery. And I think it’s a relevant and interesting conversation.
I once met a movie theater owner who told me he was in the popcorn business. Ask any surf shop owner what percentage of their profit comes from surfboards. We are a fashion industry. Born of a long history of influencing fashion and culture. Yet lately (meaning, last two decades or so)… well, let’s just ask someone with actual style:
SURFING: Is surfing a fashionable culture?
STEDMAN: [laughs] I’d say it’s highly unfashionable. There’s only a small niche of surfers who have any idea of creative fashion. Everyone else seems to like the exact same things. The people I like to hang out with are on a bit of a different level. They like to surf, but they take inspiration from other places. That’s where I’m going with my own creations.
SURFING: That’s why you’re starting Insted We Smile?
STEDMAN: I just reached a point in my life where I couldn’t really continue being 100-percent professional surfer guy. I wanted to try something else while I still had some credibility to leverage. I’ve always been super interested in the fashion side of things, so it was time to put my money where my mouth was.
SURFING: Are you done being a pro surfer?
STEDMAN: Well, I’m not going to be doing the WQS, but I’m still surfing as much as possible. But I’ve got a different angle to push now. Insted We Smile still draws inspiration from the ocean, but it’s so far from being a surf label. I’m just trying to do a fun, positive line that takes inspiration from the ocean and inspiration from the streets.
SURFING: Who in our sport has good fashion style?
STEDMAN: Ozzie Wright is the coolest cat in the world. He’s untouchable. He’s next level. I look up to him for inspiration. He’s got a unique style that can’t be imitated.
SURFING: Are people just born with good style, you think?
STEDMAN: Yep. You’re born with that. You either have it or you don’t. It can be directed and learned, but to be really creative and forward, to look good continuously and before its time…you’re born like that.
SURFING: Who else, in surfing, was born that way?
STEDMAN: Alex Knost is fantastic. He’s got a really unique, California style. And I love what Dion Agius is doing, coming up with his own sunglass line. You’ve got to have a good eye, but also be able to put it to use and bring it to life. To have the full package is rare. Those guys have it.
SURFING: Do you think these guys stand in front of the mirror a lot?
STEDMAN: No, it happens naturally. They just do it. You’d be surprised. You wouldn’t think of those guys as competitive, but they’re very driven to bring creative things to life. And if we didn’t have those guys…surfing would be very dull. And they surf really well, too. That’s the thing. Dane’s another one — he’s just cool. He’s so f–king cool, and it’s completely natural to him.
SURFING: Is there any style on tour right now? Who would take the Stedman-Style title for 2012?
STEDMAN: Dane would have won, but now I don’t even know who’s on tour. Kolohe’s cool. He’s young and hangs out with a good group of people, so he’ll probably bring some good style to the tour. He’s got a good group of people to draw inspiration from. But then again, it’s difficult to have a sense of style when you’re made to wear a certain company’s products.
SURFING: Are there fashion do’s and don’ts you could share with those of us born to mediocrity?
STEDMAN: No rules. Do whatever makes you feel good. If you look in a mirror and say, “Damn, I’m feeling pretty good right now,” then who cares what anyone else thinks. It’s how you feel. You can pull anything off if you’re feeling good.
Check out Luke’s new project at http://Instedwesmile.com
March 13th, 2012
Taj Burrow // San Clemente // 2:52
Taj and Matt “Mayhem” Biolos collaborate and the results are stellar — he’s currently sitting in first on the World Tour
Bigger aerials and snappier maneuvers. Could it yield a World Title?
March 13th, 2012
Richard “The Fox” Mobley, 1941-2012
Richard “The Fox” Mobley, 1941-2012
A couple images from the collection of Dick Mobley. Hermosa Beach crew, 1950s.
Hermosa Beach shack, 1950s.
Solid balsawood,with scarfed-on nose, two 1″ balsa stringers, transitional era model
7′ 8″;22″ wide; 3″ thick; 15.5″ nose; 13.5″ tail; 16 lbs
Dick startedshaping when he was 15 or 16. This was Dick’s personal board, made inHermosa and ridden by him until just recently a couple years ago. Mobley worked for Noll,Velzy, Jacobs, and Bing before branching out on his own. This board is solid balsa, with a scarfed-on nose, two 1″ balsastringers, and represents a transitionalmodel made from wood in a period when foam was typically being used. 300 boardswere done with this label at the most and this was the only one made from wood.Donated by Richard and Vicki Mobley in 2005.
please visit http://www.SurfingHeritage.org
March 12th, 2012
Sherm Moments: The Contender
Sherm:
This is Shane Beschen at Sunset Beach. I believe it’s 2004. He had just had a heat, he had scored a 10 — at Sunset — got a perfect barrel, couldn’t get another wave. That’s him getting knocked out and off the Tour. He came in the parking lot, and that was him — it was just emotional. This is one of my photojournalism moments I’m really proud of. I shot it with a Hasselblad, and it just shows the emotion, I mean for him, this was everything in the world. And this is the ending of it — for Beschen’s era. I mean, he had a great run, you know? He was, f—k, a world title contender, gave Kelly a run, here and there. He’s Neck-beard, man. [laughs] That’s Neck-beard. I’m really proud of that moment. And that looks like his brother — Alien — in the background. Rocky Point tube master [laughs].
March 12th, 2012
Week in Review – Random happenings in surf for the Week of March 5
Random happenings in surf for the Week of March 5.
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March 8th, 2012
InfluencING Damien Fahrenfort
Damien Fahrenfort living the American Dream via Newport. Photo: Corey Wilson
WatchING: I have been watching this series by Mark Wahlberg called How to make it in America — kind of fitting since I moved to America in search of the “American Dream.” Documentary wise, I love any nature shows. The cinematography is out of this world and I really appreciate the patience and process it takes just to capture a single shot. I was on safari in Africa and there was a crew from Nat Geo there. They where shooting a documentary on a leopard and the guys told me they take anywhere from 5-9 years to capture a single documentary.
ReadING: Been reading a book the ed. (Taylor Paul) told me about. It’s called On Writing Well. It’s pretty much about the basic foundations that a good writer needs. It’s taught me that I pretty much do everything wrong. I love biographies — people have incredible stories and it makes me want to make my life a bit more interesting. Just read the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series recently. They took forever but the stories where pretty good. Magazine wise, I mainly just look at the photos unless a story interests me.
BrowsING: Likecool.com! Every guy loves gadgets and this one has all the latest cool shit. Then all the surf blogs to check out what everyone has been up to and where they have been getting barreled. I have been trying to learn how to read the weather maps too, so I stare at these maps for ages online and see if I can predict swells. It’s not really happening for me but I’ll learn eventually. Dusty tuned me onto lilwaynehq.com to for all his newest tracks and happenings.
PlayING: Modern Warfare 3. My gamer tag is dooma86 so if you play, add me. Just played a lot of Black Jack in Vegas. I hate it now and will never play that again. Music wise I love playing the piano. My dad forced me to take lessons when I was young and I fought him on it until he let me quit — now I wish he didn’t.
ConsumING: I don’t really spend my money on stuff I don’t need. I love buying surfboards and shoes. I couldn’t buy enough shoes. I got a epic new Toyota Tundra so most of my money goes towards its gas now. Ha! I ride my bicycle more now than when I didn’t have a car.
EatING and DrinkING: I can’t get enough Mexican food. If I had to eat one thing for the rest of my life, it would be Mexican. I actually like the Mexican Mexican more then the California Mexican. I don’t why — I think it’s more about the flavors down there opposed to the over indulgence of cheese and sour cream in California. I try to eat healthy but it’s so hard — junk food is just so good in the U.S. and it’s cheap. I haven’t drank a Coke or any fizzy drink since the beginning of last year. I used to think americans were weird because they drank so much water — now I am one of them. Alcohol wise, I love a pale ale or any beer actually.
PartyING: I feel like there will always be another party so I don’t mind missing out on a big night. I am scared of hangovers with this older age thing happening. I would take drinking at the bar with some mates any day over the club with randoms. Maybe it’s because I have a lady friend. I did just get back from Vegas though and that was pretty loony. We went to this day club — it goes from 2pm – 6am. It was madness. People were dressed and going so hard while the sun was still up. I’m done for a while now.
ListenING: I like all music except country western and mega death. I listen to a lot of Lil Wayne and The Black Angels. Normally, I just search the internet for music. There are so many good songs out there by random bands I am constantly looking for music that no one else has. It used to be a contest between Jordy and I who could find the best new music first. If we think it’s hard to get a career going in surfing, I couldn’t imagine how it would be to be a musician. There are so many good bands!
March 8th, 2012
San Sebastián Surf Film Festival 10th Edition
Since it started in 2003, the festival has grown from a little event where films were projected to a complete festival that aims to showcase the best representations of global surf culture. The old town of San Sebastián, and the Teatro Principal that dates to early 1900´s, has been home to filmmakers such as Jack McCoy, Andrew Kidman, Patrick Trefz, Taylor Steele, Chris Malloy and many others that have visited us to present their latest productions. Environmental issues, photography exhibitions, performances, live music in our night festival, we are all about the best in surf culture, all in a super down to earth vibe. The festival is an authentic tribal gathering of surfers from around the world, and it´s this vibrant scene that keeps us motivated to come back every year with new ideas, new ways of captivating our public´s minds, and of course making lots of noise to claim and promote the best surf films from the world!!
We welcome all submissions for this year event. If you have a film or you´re planning on sending one in: the deadline to submit movies is until April 1st.
Trailer Jack McCoy movie “A deeper shade of blue”
http://bit.ly/zIm9mc
Juan Fernández. Communication Manager Surfilmfestibal
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