SPEAK YOUR MIND!
How Do You Treat Girls in the Water?
With more female surfers in the water now than ever, is their presence affecting behavior in the lineup? How do you treat girls when you see them in the water?
EXTRA CONTEST
Craving Creative Captions
Stretch your mind! Send your Extra captions to surferedit@surfermag.com
HELLO, NEW MILLENIALS
Next Generation of Wave Slayers Anointed
Did you spot history being made today? Maybe you didn't recognize it-it's often hard when it's happening right there in front of you, but make no mistake, today is a day we in the media world will be talking about for years, because to date, it's the day the New Millennials sent their biggest message of what the future is going to look like.
UPSET CENTRAL
World's Best Rattled in Round 3
Well, you can pretty much count all but four of the ASP's current Top 16 out of the Boost Mobile Pro. Between inconsistent southern hemi conditions, a few upsets and two wildcards absolutely wreaking havoc, competitors and Fantasy Surfer fanatics alike were left scratching their heads wonder what the f--k just happened.
TRANSITION TIME
Judges, Veterans Adjusting to New Breed
There were plenty of raised eyebrows at Lower Trestles this morning when wildcard Dane Reynolds blew past world title contender Taj Burrow in the second heat of the morning thanks in part to an 8.33 he earned on the back of a healthy backside snap, along with some puzzled faces
ANCHORS AWAY
Wildcards Roll During Day Two
For most parties involved, the morning after the Surfer Poll is typically a slow one. And for all intents and purposes this year was no different - unless of course you were Andy Irons, Taj Burrow, or Joel Parkinson.
KELLY WINS AGAIN!
2007 SURFER POll
Presented by Suzuki Auto
The winners list from the 2007 Surfer Poll Awards Presented by Suzuki Auto.
2007 SURFER POLL
Movie Award Winners
Young Guns 3 wins it all, and each category is explained beyond a shadow of a doubt.
HOBGOODS SUE EACH OTHER
Lawsuit Ensues Between Brothers
Straight out of an episode of Law and Order, SURFER Magazine has learned that Damien Hobgood has filed papers suing his brother CJ for the rights to the 2001 World Title Crown on the grounds that it was a case of mistaken identity. This is a breaking news story, so stay tuned as the drama unfolds by going to Surferpoll.net at 7 p.m. tonight!
BAJA ROBBERY DOS
CA Surfers Held at Gunpoint While Camping
On the Friday morning preceding Labor Day, three North County San Diego surfers were carjacked at gunpoint in Tijuana by a group of "very professional" stickup men, an indication that wave riders in Baja have again become the target of criminals. Early on Sunday morning, September 9, that fear was hammered home by yet another gunpoint robbery.
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Slater's Heat Fires Up Boost Mobile Pro
Kelly Slater, Jeremy Flores, and Mick Fanning set the pace for Day One of the 2007 Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley. Dane Reynolds and Cory Lopez put on a show for the crowd.
MULANOVICH WINS
Sofia Takes Crown at Rip Curl Girls Festival
2004 ASP World Champion Sofia Mulanovich stepped up to the podium's highest block at the Rip Curl Girls Festival in Liencres today, when she defeated Silvana Lima to win Stop No. 4 of 7 on surfing's elite ASP Women's World Tour.
SL8R IMITATOR
Kelly Look-Alike Incarcerated
According to the Cocoa Beach Police Department, a man was arrested attempting to withdraw money from an ATM using Kelly Slater's bankcard. Reports are sketchy at this point, but witnesses say a scuffle ensued after police confronted the man. There has been no comment from Slater at this point. To stay up-to-date as details emerge, go to Surferpoll.net at 7 p.m. PST on September 11 to find out more.
MACHADO DETAINED
Zen Master Loses Temper
According to sources that wish to remain anonymous, pro surfer Rob Machado has run into serious trouble with Cardiff authorities over an altercation with a fellow surfer at Cardiff Reef in San Diego, CA.
SPOT ON SPOT
A Revisionist Glance At Historic Surf Locales: Lowers
When it's good, it's ridiculous. You'd think that a surf spot that boasts nearly a mile-long walk, a gridlocked crowd situation, and Port-O-Potties with the repulsive reek of neglect, would wane in popularity on a coastline littered with surf breaks. But, as the hundreds who surf Lowers everyday can attest, it's worth it.
SEX, SURFER POLL, & ROCK N' ROLL
Surfing's Biggest Night
There's nothing like a night out on the town on your anniversary to rekindle the romance, and for SURFER Magazine and the Surfer Poll Awards, love is definitely in the air. At 8 p.m. on the night of Tuesday, September 11, The Grove of Anaheim will host surfing's biggest awards show, the 35th Annual Surfer Poll and Video Awards.
Q&A WITH THE ABBERTONS
Koby and Sunny Speak Openly About Bra Boys
Koby and Sonny Abberton sit down with SURFER Editor, Chris Mauro, and discuss the premiere of Bra Boys in Malibu, and the process of getting where they are today.
SURFERS ATTACKED IN TIJUANA
"I'll Never Go to Baja Again"
They were looking forward to surfing the uncrowded south swell.
FANTASY SURFER PARTNERS WITH ASP
Boost Mobile Pro Preview
With all these possibilities, the title chase will start to come into focus with the start of the Boost Mobile Pro. Fantasy Surfer breaks down the Favorites, The Pack, The Darkhorses, and The Longshots for the Boost Mobile Pro.
SHARK ATTACK UPDATE
Detailed First-Hand Account; Monterey Surfer Recovers
When I was in his mouth, all I could think of was swimming away; I hit the shark with the blunt side of my fist near his right eye a couple times.