BRAZIL PREVIEW
The Title Hangs In The Balance
Typically, the world title race comes down to Brazil. In the shifty beach breaks of Santa Catarina, the final portion of some world champion's efforts are realized.
BLOWING SMOKE: Assessing the Damage: A Swell Turned Sour
California is burning. It's a fact, and a difficult one to swallow at that, but as surfers we always tend to find our escape. It's in our nature, but at what point does that escapist tendency become a health risk?
VIRS & ROZSA WIN TRIFECTA
California Surf Series Ends with Bang
Adam Virs and Nick Rozsa win the 2007 Macy's Trifecta Surf Series after the Coldwater Classic.
THE DEVIL WINDS
So Cal Is Firing: Literally
While wave faces glow with trailing comets on their lips, and boards tuck beneath curtains in offshore sinews, the wind breathes fire atop the state...wildfire set the state ablaze from Malibu to San Diego causing more than 250,000 to evacuate their homes in search of safety.
SAVE THE CETACEANS
Rasta's Call To Action
Dave Rastovich is on a mission to save the whales and dolphins being poached in China. Join his mission by adding to the visual armor with the same message.
SLATER DETAINED
Kelly Taken In For Questioning During Tour In Israel
Police detained eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater early Saturday after a scuffle with photographers who were trying to take pictures of him with an Israeli supermodel, police said.
SURFING FOR PEACE:
Kelly Slater in True Championship Form
Kudos to Slater for following his heart and using the power of his stature to pursue a cause that promotes peace.
BUG'S EYE VIEW
Bobby And Steph Notch Wins; Tour Gets Heated
And so the Mick, Taj, Kelly caravan journeys on to Brazil for the next instalment of the Foster's ASP World Championship. With all three of them featuring in the major points at the Billabong Pro Mundaka, the race for World #1 continues.
SIGN HERE
Jordy Smith Signs Deal with O'Neill
As of Monday, October 22, an O'Neill logo will be emblazoned front and center on Smith's quiver. That's right folks, the hype is finally over. Smith has joined the O'Neill team with a rumored-to-be contract in the seven-figure range.
SAMAR SALINITY
Capitalizing on Typhoon Season in the Philippines
"Siargao was then - Samar is now." That's the word on the sand from crew who haunt the east coast of the Philippines during typhoon season, seeking out some of the world's best uncrowded tropical surfing conditions.
PEOPLE WHO SURF
The Multifaceted Minstrel: Xavier Rudd
The Aussie musician, who's famous for his live performances from the center of a setup bristling with everything from bongos, to a slide guitar, to an assortment of didgeridoos, isn't ordering lunch.
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS
Big Guys Are Taking Over
Has anyone else noticed that the size of pro surfers is changing? And that for the first time in 25 years attemptable waves, pro contracts and grom egos aren't the only thing that are getting bigger?
BETHANY HAMILTON Q&A: A Session with Bethany
It's easy to forget the fact that there is much more to Bethany Hamilton than the highly publicized teenage surfer who lost her arm in a vicious shark attack in 2003.
FOAM FLYIN' FUN
Sacred Craft Surboard Expo Carves Niche
Trapped in a glass bubble, the heat is oppressive. Nearly fifty sets of eyeballs scrutinize each and every motion made by the shaper's steady, leather hands as foam flies through the air, gumming to the hairs on his arms.
GILMORE GLORY
Steph Wins In Sydney; Moves To #1
ASP World Tour rookie Stephanie Gilmore proved unstoppable at Sydney's Curl Curl beach this morning, successfully defending her NAB Beachley Classic crown to reclaim the World No. 1 spot.
COLDWATER CARNIVORES
Jordy Smith Devours Coldwater Classic
Reigning ASP World Junior Champion and current No. 1 on the ASP World Qualifying Series, Jordy Smith posted an incredible win at the 2007 O'Neill Cold Water Classic presented by Jeep over fellow finalists Kieran Horn, Brett Simpson, and Josh Loya.
BOBBY REIGNS IN SPAIN
This Is What You Wanted
This is what you wanted, isn't it? A race to the end. Well, here it is, folks, don't get out of your beach chair yet. For what Europe lacked in autumn in terms of wave quality, it's more than made up for in drama.
TITLE RACE TO BRAZIL
Slater, Taj, and Mick Head To Semis
A semifinal stage of epic proportions has been set for the final day of the Billabong Pro Mundaka with ASP World Title contenders Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater and Taj Burrow along with defending Billabong Pro Mundaka Champion Bobby Martinez all winning their Quarterfinal heats at the back-up venue of Bakio today.
CAPTION CONTEST
Pack Your Knives, This Could Get Dirty
Get up, Stand up...and bring your knife. Email your EXTRA caption to SurferEdit@surfermag.com.
BILLAUER ROBBED
Billauer Chins Up After Caretaker Robbery
"This guy's lucky he's not showing his face, someone would make it look not so pretty."