“Two Days With Asher Pacey”

Asher Pacey’s buttery smooth style on a twin fin is mesmerizing. Whether he’s busy finding a little solo tube time at one of the world’s most crowded point breaks, or leaning into a formidable layback slice, there’s an undeniable fluidity being expressed. This piece from Dan Scott, shot at Snapper Rocks over the course of […]

Ziobaffa – Organic Italian Wine And Summer Time Logging Vibes

If you’re into organic wines, logging, and summer time vibrations you need to check out Ziobaffa. Run in part by Jason Baffa (film maker behind “Singlefin: yellow,” “One California Day,” and “Bella Vita”) and veteran winemaker Piergiorgio Castellani, Ziobaffa aims to be a sustainable, high quality, artisan style Italian wine. With Ziobaffa’s Lost Reels, Jason Baffa is unearthing classic […]

More On Asymms With Ryan Burch

Whether surfing or shaping, Ryan Burch’s style is anything but predictable. And why should it be? Open-minded experimentation and freeform expression are well suited to the shifting moods of the ocean. “In conversation with Ryan Burch” by WASTED TALENT explores the concepts behind his unique take on wave riding and building unconventional surfboards. Plus, it […]

Santa Cruz “Spring Ally Way”

“The sun is shinning. The weather is sweet…” – Bob Marley – Wind ravaged line-ups are a common sight in northern California during spring time, but there’s an easy remedy. A little reggae, thoughtful quiver selection, and lowering of standards can drastically improve any set of conditions. It also helps if you can navigate kelp […]

“Aerobics” And Such With Nate Tyler And Chippa Wilson

“It’s time to set the record straight…” Beastie Boys – More out of necessity than irony I run and stretch on the beach almost every time I surf. With irony, however, presurf workouts in a wetsuit are infinitely better. For proof watch Nate Tyler and Chippa Wilson’s loose approach spliced in with retro exercise videos […]

Dane Reynolds Goes Asymm

Dane Reynolds has not been one to shy away from experimentation in surfboard design. In fact the opposite is true. From the Sperm Whale to the Dumpster Diver to the 3D Bonzer, he has piloted a wide variety of forward thinking shapes. So why not add asymmetricals to the list? The video below, by Jeff […]

“Bakea” Mini Profile On Lee-Ann Curren

Like Tom Curren, daughter Lee-Ann takes a unique approach to surfing and music. Where Tom is known for an intensive competitive surfing career, having won three world championships, Lee-Ann emphasizes a different angle – one steeped in expression and enjoyment. Watch the mini-profile below to get a closer look at her inspiring take on it […]