The Association of Surfing Professionals has produced a pretty cool promotional vid for the Billabong Mundaka Pro, which has been called off due to poor conditions. We hope it gets rolling tomorrow (cross-fingers) as the past two events have been totally fantastic, particularly Trestless 2008 for the Boost Mobile Pro. Anyway, this vid from the ASP features some great footage of Mundaka, when it's working, including its world-famous barrel. … [Read more...]
Surfing Legend – Tom Curren
September 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We just wrapped up an interview with Tom Curren. Check back next week for Curren's most recent interview. … [Read more...]
We made fun of Surfer and Surfing…
September 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
We made fun of Surfer and Surfing mags a couple of weeks ago when they were running ads for the Academy-award winning Surfer, Dude movie starring Matthew McConakook. We can only picture the big debate that went on between their ad sales teams and editorial staff, fighting for the soul of surfers. Ad sales needs to make its numbers, and editorial believes that putting an ad for the Academy-aware winning Surfer, Dude would have Miki Dora rolling in his grave. Now, we at DailyStoke.com are able to … [Read more...]
My Favorite Place – Raglan, New Zealand Part 2
September 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
From Auckland, I met some friends, and drove approximately 2 hours to Raglan, located on the west side of the north island. The surf was flat, but the vibe was good. We rolled into Raglan late, desperately searching for lodging, only to find the quaint "Raglan Backpackers" nestled between 2 bushes and a hobo. Although the surf was flat upon arrival, we knew it'd be good due to Internet forecasting. Two days later, it was epic...and it stayed epic for about 5 straight days. So epic, that even the … [Read more...]
Surfing Magazine – November 2008 Issue – What’s Inside
September 30, 2008 By 2 Comments
Well, its officially winter time, as the November issue of Surfingmagazine arrived at my door step early last week. It sure doesn't feel like November, but in magazine world, I guess it is. Shiz - it'll be the middle of winter when I get the summer issue....Anyway, here at DailyStoke.com, we're still enjoying the sunny post-summer weather on September 29, 2008. Anyway, Surfing mag arrived, and here's what's in store: - The cover shot is nice, except that the mag was open on my couch, and I sat … [Read more...]
Funniest Surfing Video Ever. I mean Ever.
September 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I nearly lost my breakfast after watching this vid. It's fricken hilarious. Very creative. Dude is an amphibious surfing skater. Check it out for yourself...Not entirely sure which Mavericks comp they're referring to but we'll reach out to Matt to find out wazzup. … [Read more...]
Dispatch from Iceland – Monday
September 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Day 2 in Iceland, and I finally got in the water. My local surf buddy Georg keyed me into a head high to overhead right hand reef break, that was a long ride through mountain roads, farm fields and a little off roading on a semipaved gravel pathway. The tide was draining as we arrived, leaving much of the rock reef exposed and forcing us to take a long death defying walk over some of the most slippery rocks and seaweed on the planet. When we finally reached the water, it was much warmer than I expected. … [Read more...]
Under the Sun – Surfing movie review
September 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Under the Sun, directed by Cyrus Sutton, is a one-of-a-kind surfing flick that centers on the distinctions between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast in Australia (as well as the not-so-distinct features.) The Gold Coast is a sort of photocopy of SoCal and is the hub of the Association of Surfing Professionals with all that comes along with it. Byron Bay, only an hour south down the coast, is the soul surfer headquarters of Australia. The movie tells the story of the clash (of sorts) between these two … [Read more...]
