33.4

Essay

Tuna Taper

From Darwin to Boeing, from Edwards to Greenough, we call upon the shaper to explain.

33.4

Interview

Ripples of Distortion

Andrew VanWyngarden on playing in MGMT, recurring apocalyptic dreams, the psychedelic experience, and waves—both oceanic and sonic.

33.4

Feature

Faces, Scars, Musculature

Portraiture from the North Shore of Oahu by Brown W. Cannon III.

33.4

Film

February

Watch “Changing Tempo,” a 15-minute film featuring Michael February in African point surf.

33.4

Feature

This is Not a Surfboard

France’s Lucas Lecacheur & nature as culture.

33.4

Portfolio

Portfolio: Group Show

Prime optics from 10 of the world’s best shooters.

33.4

Feature

A Friend to Face the Current 

The humanism and impending destiny of Yusuke Hanai’s not-lost souls.

33.4

Feature

Tentative in Manabí

A flâneur’s search for a lid—and sand-sucking drainers—in Ecuador.

33.4

Feature

The Common Man

Before his life and career were cut short, Bill Caster left an indelible mark on the San Diego surfboard industry—and the people who knew him…

33.4

Feature

Tropical Patina 

Surf, trade winds, and an off-grid design-build in the Hawaiian outer islands with artist and craftsman Jay Nelson.

33.4

Field Report

Slab of Irish Rock 

Among the scrum during one fine Mullaghmore day.

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Blank Expression

Bright Crafts in Dark City 

The DIY ethos of Asbury Park, New Jersey’s Glide surf shop and the Heavens factory.