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ESSAY: TUNA TAPER
From Darwin to Boeing, from Edwards to Greenough, a shaper explains nature’s influence on surfboard hydrodynamics.
Words by Bob McTavish | Illustration by Daniele Castellano
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INTERVIEW: RIPPLES OF DISTORTION
Andrew VanWyngarden on playing in MGMT, recurring apocalyptic dreams, the psychedelic experience, and waves—both oceanic and sonic.
Interview by Kyle DeNuccio | Illustration by Matthieu Cossé
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FACES, SCARS, MUSCULATURE
Portraiture from the North Shore of Oahu by Brown W. Cannon III.
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FEBRUARY
Mikey and Isaac February’s lineage of design and experimentation.
Words by Will Bendix | Photo by Alan van Gysen
Page 64
THIS IS NOT A SURFBOARD
France’s Lucas Lecacheur and nature as culture.
Words by Derek Rielly | Photo by Tom Pearsall
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Portfolio: Group Show
Prime optics from 10 of the world’s best shooters.
Photo by Kim Feast
Page 92
A FRIEND TO FACE THE CURRENT
The humanism and impending destiny of artist Yusuke Hanai’s not-lost souls.
Words by Alex Weinstein | Installation by Yusuke Hanai
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TENTATIVE IN MANABÍ
A flâneur’s search for a lid—and sand-sucking drainers—in Ecuador.
Words by Scott Hulet | Photo by Francisco Herrera
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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 best.
Words by Chris Ahrens | Photo by Kirk Aeder
Page 120
TROPICAL PATINA
Surf, trade winds, and an off-grid design-build in the Hawaiian outer islands with artist and craftsman Jay Nelson.
Words by Beau Flemister | Photo by Mariko Reed
Page 128
UNDERCURRENTS
Mike Hynson’s downrailer, reports from an Irish slab and Dirty Jersey, surfing’s monuments of nonconformity, and more.
Photo by Grant Ellis
Purist surf energy from Page One to close-of-book, delivered directly to your door.
