SIGN HEREJordy 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 SALINITYCapitalizing 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 SURFThe 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 GIANTSBig 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 BethanyIt'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' FUNSacred 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 GLORYSteph 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 CARNIVORESJordy 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 SPAINThis 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 BRAZILSlater, 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 CONTESTPack Your Knives, This Could Get Dirty
Get up, Stand up...and bring your knife. Email your EXTRA caption to SurferEdit@surfermag.com.
BILLAUER ROBBEDBillauer Chins Up After Caretaker Robbery
"This guy's lucky he's not showing his face, someone would make it look not so pretty."
FOUR SURFERS ADVANCENAB Beachley Classic Continues
Just two heats were completed during the NAB Beachley Classic, at Sydney's Manly Beach this morning, which saw four girls advance into Round 3 during Stop No. 5 of 8 on the ASP Women's World Tour.
RACE IS ONMick and Kelly Keep Things Exciting
Alone in a plain white tent reserved for competitors only, tucked quietly away from the all the weirdness that is the Bakio surf scene, Mick Fanning started his day watching heats and methodically going through his pre-surf routine.
2007 NO FEAR MEXICAN SURF FIESTABridges to the Future
"I thought the Sweet 16 event was awesome and a great fit to be in conjunction with a WQS event," said NSSA Executive Director, Janice Aragon.
THE LAW WON?The Blues Drag Lopez & Mendia Dry
"So we get up and I'm the first one out of the water and she's just straight up, 'You're under arrest,' and I'm like 'Excuse me? ... I'm harming who? Why?' She's like, 'Arp, urhg, fwah, don't make me put you in cuffs!'"
COLDWATER CLASSICFired Up - Even When It's Cold
Day Two of the O'Neill Coldwater Classic saw pumping surf.
CHARLIE FOX REPORTWavewatch.com's Tri-Weekly Surf Forecast
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday get the latest most accurate surf forecasts from Wavewatch.com's Charlie Fox. Don't miss it!
WEEKEND SURFBOARD EXPOAll About the Board
Surfers love their surfboards, and this weekend at the Del Mar Fairgrounds the Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo will celebrate the surfboard in all its incarnations.







