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The father-son duo of Jerry and Ryan Burch are quintessentially North County. Open minded, prone to experimentation, happy to ride two-foot runners or eight-foot Swamis,…By Roger Coathup

One wave, one rider, six pages. Yes, Raimana Van Bastolaer’s Teahupoo spit-buster is worthy.By Roger Coathup

Italy’s hardly a land renowned for its surf culture, but as Derek Hynd comes to find out, that may just be its saving grace. In…By Roger Coathup

Ben Marcus has compiled first-accounts of the 1968 World Contest in Rincon, Puerto Rico with the first prototype boards of the shortboard revolution. The rules:…By Roger Coathup

One of the leaders of the 1950s WindanSea pack, “Pal” Al Nelson’s been around. From south of the border runs with Pat Curren to innovations…By Roger Coathup

What happens when high-performance surfing drops to its knees? Look no further than this esoteric band of West Oz kneeboarders to find out. And whatever…By Roger Coathup

They’re a culture unto themselves, and thanks to the acute eye and tack-sharp lens of photographer John Durant, 14 of San Diego’s most dedicated craftsmen…By Roger Coathup

 A prodigious aerialist and front man for the Goons of Doom, Oscar “Ozzie” Wright’s influence in wave-riding modernity is not to be understated. But cut…By Roger Coathup

Lea Brassy and Vincent Collier, meeting a south swell south of Reykjavik, Iceland.By Roger Coathup

The entire staff of Wave Riding Vehicles is convinced their workplace is haunted. Of course, it's the friendly ghost of the legendary shaper Robert "Redman"…By Roger Coathup