Who won the recent Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational Zarautz, Basque Country log fest contest? In an event that’s more about good vibes, sharing waves, and indulging in retro style surf craft than actual competition is this question even relevant? Maybe it’s better to ask who had the most fun. Either way, when champaign […]
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 […]
There’s been a lot of surf media focus on Ryan Burch recently. Whether it’s an upcoming part in the next Thomas Campbell surf film, an interview in the latest SURFER magazine, or a profile clothing line with Volcom, he seems to be everywhere right now. And the best thing about a ubiquitous Burch? – regardless […]
Craig Anderson, Dane Reynolds, Ozzy Wright, Ryan Burch, Rob Machado, Thomas Campbell, Dion Agius, Nate Tyler, some guy on a knee board, a lamp shade, Occy’s presurf warm-up, quality ponchos, and other A-grade B-side super 16mm footage recovered from the cutting room floor makes for inspired viewing. Throw in some intriguing soundscapes and it only […]
Summer in Northern California is one of the slowest seasons. The fog rolls in, swells rarely live up to forecast hype, crowds increase, and the doldrums invariably kick in. Don’t let the inevitable keep you from staying psyched though. Get proactive, and turn it around. Below are three ways to stay inspired when the ocean […]
Being an artist is not always glamorous. It takes hard work, commitment, and the ability to navigate uncharted territory. In this short piece from Vissla, Thomas Cambell takes us inside his Bonnie Doon studio for a peek into his world – one of varied mediums, philosophical insight, and self-defined “shitty” smith grinds. Cambell also confirms […]
Here are a few clips by Sean Keany of the 2017 Mexi Log Fest at La Saladita, featuring CJ Nelson, Ryan Burch, Alex Knost, and Tommy Witt. The idea behind the event is to fuse yoga, local cuisine, surf clinics for kids, live music, classic logging style, and good vibes for a unique invitational longboarding competition. For […]
Ryan Burch is always at it – constantly testing the outer limits of self-shaped oddities. Asymetricals, rainbow colored fish, and 14 foot gliders, are a few of the designs he’s piloted. Why not take it a step further and go shapeless? In Erik Derman’s short edit Burch goes all the way, surfing what might be surfboard […]
Mexi Log Fest 2017, a unique surf invitational competition and music festival, goes down May 4-7th at La Salidita in Mexico: The multi-day experience includes yoga, local cuisine, surf clinics for kids, live music, and the marquee event – Joel Tudor’s Duct Tape Invitational “competition.” The goal of the contest is to showcase traditional logging, and classic style. Competitors […]
Ryan Burch does not hesitate to get creative. He hand shapes his own experimental boards and surfs them in a style that cannot be imitated. The following video showcases his unique and inspirational approach to drawing lines on everything from fun looking sections to hollow grinders: