Big ups to Shane
Who is one of the best all around surfers in the world today? Kelly? Well, ofcourse. Mick after his second world title? Yes. Joel’s surgical cuts even after his world title collapse? Sure, the argument could be made…and there are many others. But I’m all about looking a little deeper and beyond the ASP tour. [...]
ASP Hurley Pro
Photo and words by photo assistant Jobi Manson 3:45 am the alarm goes… I leave my apartment in West Hollywood to venture slightly farther south to Lower Trestles, to witness the only ASP event located in the continental United States. I met my friend John at Carl’s Jr. where we proceeded to make the journey [...]
South Swell approaches
It looks like our first south swell will be visiting this weekend and it is predicted to be at least head high. Here’s one of your options – Malibu! Just don’t expect it to be a solo session! ha ha. Wherever your south swell spot is, check it out starting Saturday (probably more like Sunday/Monday). [...]
Coco Ho surfs better than me…
I will say it again…’Coco Ho surfs better than me.’ Damn, it’s true. I mean I watched her heat today against reigning Haleiwa Pro champion Megan Abudo and she just finessed a difficult Haleiwa onshore peak a few feet overhead with tight turns, lots of speed and a beautiful cutback. Wow. I was impressed. She [...]
Sunset Beach, California
The truth is that I never planned on shooting Sunset Beach today, but I was just too late getting out the door to make it down to Newport with a few of my friends. They reported head high sets with overhead waves and lots of closeouts with the odd hollow corner for a head dip. [...]
Rip Curl is on…at Uluwatu!
The cat is out of the bag. The Rip Curl Search event is being held at Uluwatu. You can watch the ASP event, but you will have to stay up late if you are in the mainland US. The early heats will get underway right around the time Californians are starting to go to bed [...]
