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35.2

On the cover: “With thousands of rivermouths scattered along Aotearoa’s coast,” says photographer Rambo Estrada, “each one holds the potential to sculpt a perfect sandbar when water flow, swell, and wind find the right balance. Most days are far from great, but occasionally you might strike gold.” 

In this issue, we fly Micronesia’s historic commercial airway, embed with Icelandic activists, and commune with the “manliest surfer alive.” We also view a Tasmanian shooter’s range of action and landscape, compile the work of a Southern Californian artist and tattooer, and inspect the moodboard of a renowned designer and publisher. Further examinations include the absurdity of surf slang, nascent views from the tube, Ozploitation films, and more. Pick up TSJ 35.2 for the whole trip.

Features

Page 16

LINGUA FRANCA

Musings on our strenuous idioms.

Words by Tim Baker | Artwork by Aaron Parazette

Page 24

INTERVIEW: WAKE IN FLIGHT

Wade Goodall on aerial progression, Ozploitation films, and bouncing back from devastating injuries.

By NE Kachel | Illustration by Kate Copeland

Page 32

AESTHETICS: TOM ADLER

T. Adler Books is to surf publishing as Armstrong was to jazz.

By Scott Hulet | Framegrab by Grant and Chris Rohloff

Page 46

AND LAIRD HAMILTON STANDS OUT

In which a trip to Malibu to (nearly) drown in a pool provides insights into the manliest of men himself.

By Chas Smith | Photo by Trace Marshall

Page 58

ISLAND HOPPER

Honolulu to Hagåtña aboard UA154.

Words and photos by Michael H. Kew

Page 68

WATERWORLD

Steve Wilkings captured an era at sea level unlike any other photographer of the time.

By Kyle DeNuccio | Photo by Steve Wilkings

Page 90

THIS BEAUTIFUL MACHINE

A walk through the doors of perception with tattooer and artist Nathan Kostechko.

Words by Tony John Andrews | Photo by Mark McInnis

Page 104

Portfolio: Nick Green

On the raw edges of Tasmania, the landscape always leads.

Introduction by Sean Doherty

Page 120

IN THE COLD, COLD SEA

Frigid slabs, salmon farms, and nature as religion in Iceland.

By Jamie Brisick | Photo by Bella Rose Bunce

Page 128

UNDERCURRENTS

Cruising post-fire Malibu with Allen Sarlo, the Hong Kong surf scene, a ’70s Playgirl shoot gone wrong, and remembering Chuck Dent.

Photo by Andrew Shield

Purist surf energy from Page One to close-of-book, delivered directly to your door.

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