My Billabong XXL picks
It’s that time of the year again- The 10th Annual Billabong XXL! As a member of the voting committee, I am asked to pick in two categories: Ride of the Year and Monster Tube. The Biggest wave award is selected by judges who actually sit in a room with a tape measure and painstakingly figure [...]
Paddle power is back!
I got a call from a friend of mine today from the North Shore of Oahu. He was standing on a 3-story beach house where he was doing construction. There were a few guys surfing a well known tow-in spot in front of him and he was giving me the play by play. ”One of [...]
Billabong XXL update
Well the Big Wave hype is upon us with this winter expected to be El Nino big and powerful. I hope so. I received this update today from Billabong with a link to an insane video of Mid Season highlights mostly from down under. It’s our turn now. Let’s see if this big Pacific can [...]
Billabong XXL update
Looks like they have been getting some great waves down in Africa for the XXL. I see the usual suspects charging Dungeons including Grant Baker and Andrew Marr. I really like this image and want to compliment Kimi Stewart for capturing this moment. Check out how the shot is pulled back and includes the jet [...]
