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California Discover Surfing – 1939 Film

Evan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:12:39 +0000

Short film from 1939 showing surfing in Los Angeles (Palos Verdes).

The history of surfing in California dates back to 1885. At that time, three Hawaiian princes were attending school in San Mateo. They traveled to Santa Cruz and rode waves at the mouth of the San Lorenzo river using surfboards made out of local redwood.

Nothing much happened after that until 1907 when George Freeth came to California from Hawaii. After demonstrating surfing in Redondo Beach he stayed in California and continued to surf until his death in 1919.

Famous Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku surfed Ocean Beach, San Diego in 1916 and subsequently inspired Olympic swimming teammate Tom Blake. In the 1920′s both Blake and Kahanamoku surfed and gave demonstrations throughout California.

The 1930′s saw the rise of surf clubs in major surfing areas of California. During this time Tom Blake patented the Hollow Surfboard and it went into production. World War II halted most surfing innovation for a few years.

World War II created advancements in the plastics industry and Bob Simmons was able to put this to use by creating the first balsa and fiberglass covered surfboard in the late 1940′s. By the 1950′s Dale Velzy opened California’s first surfboard shop in Manhattan Beach. Soon after, surfing exploded in popularity.

Description from www.surfingcal.com/history-of-surfing.html

Huge Teahupoo – Huge Wipe-Outs (Video)

Evan — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:44:19 +0000

The trials at Teahupoo are on, new swell has arrived and the boys are on it. As always, big barrels come with big wipe-outs. Check out these massive wipe-outs including Laurie Towner and Anthony Walsh.

Great White Sharks on Video at San Onofre

Evan — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:12:11 +0000

Me my Shark and I from Chuck Patterson on Vimeo.

Chuck Patterson, on a stand-up paddle board at San Onofre, films two juvenile Great White sharks. Great footage.

Epic Indo Surf, Barrels at Kandui’s – HD Video

Evan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:02:40 +0000

Brad Gerlach and crew at Kandui’s and right. Epic, epic, epic. These waves are right in front of Kandui Resort.

ONE KANDUI DAY from FTR Films on Vimeo.

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Jeffery’s Bay Billabong Pro Top Moments (Video)

Evan — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:05:15 +0000

Here’s a clip of the top moments of the J-Bay Billabong Pro as told by the pro’s.

Webisode 07 – JBay’s Greatest Moments from Billabong on Vimeo.

Epic Jaws – 50 ft Waves in HD Slow Motion (Canon 5D Mark II)

Evan — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:33:10 +0000

This HD slow-motion video of Jaws was shot by “iamkalaniprince” (Vimeo user) on December 7, 2009. This clip shows a seemingly endless set at the monster break. Jaws broke countless times this winter and Sebastian Steudtner, won the Billabong XXL was a massive left at Jaws (video link). This really shows how big tow-in big wave surfing has become. Every wave of the set has a rider on in, with I’m sure a few left after the set waiting for more.

Canon 5D Mark II Slow Motion + Jaws ( Peahi ) 12-7-09 from iamkalaniprince on Vimeo.

Best Animated Surf Video – Ever (Using Lego’s)

Evan — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:09:30 +0000

Check this video of epic barrels, surf road trips, secret breaks, all filmed using Lego’s. Epic. No Dolphins were harmed.

Teahupoo Goes XXL – First Big Swell of the Season

Evan — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:18:28 +0000

Teahupoo goes ballistic on the first big swell of the season, looks like the South Pacific might be doing the same thing that the North Pacific did this winter and it’s getting start early. All the regulars were on it. Check out the last wave of the video, one of the biggest ever ridden at Teahupoo and a guaranteed Billabong Ride of the Year XXL contender. All the regulars were on it including Raimana Van Bastolaer, Poto, Shane Dorian, Ian Walsh, Carlos Burle, Manoa Drollet.

Mavericks Surf Contest Runs Today in 50 Ft. Surf (Photos) – Chris Bertish Wins

Evan — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:43:17 +0000

The Mavericks Surf Contest ran today in epic, clean conditions at Pillar Point, Half Moon Bay, CA at one of the world’s heaviest and biggest waves. Results were: 1st – Chris Bertish (South Africa), 2nd – Shane Desmond (Hawaii), 3rd – Anthony Tashnick (Santa Cruz). The Mavericks Contest was webcast on Ustream and they provided updates throughout the contest on Twitter and Facebook. They shot some great photos from the line-up and posted them via Twitter (see below).

The Mavericks contest is held semi-annually at Mavericks (between 1999 and 2010, there have been 7 contests). Contest organizers wait until the swell is sufficiently big (40 ft. minimum) before calling the contest. Invitees fly from all over the world within a few days notice to compete. Previous years winners have included Darryl “Flea” Virostko (1999, 2000, 2004), Anthony Tashnick (2005), Grant “Twiggy” Baker (2006), and Greg Long (2007). Check the photos below (full gallery at SFGate.com). Photos: Ben Margot/AP.

Josh Loya paddles into a giant

Diagram of the wave at Mavericks

Evan Slater drops in late on a macking wave as Darryl "Flea" Virostko looks on.

View from the boat of the Mavericks Surf Contest - This photo posted via Twitter

More photos of the Mavericks Surf Contest after the jump

Shane Desmond drops into a beast of a wave

Bystanders scramble as surge from a wave washes over the beacu at Pillar Point. 13 spectators were injured.

Chris Bertish - winner of the 2010 Mavericks Surf Contest - slides into a macker

An unknown contestant tries to out run the lip on a giant wave

How big is big? The board on this wave is 10 ft. The surfer is praying he makes it through.

Unknown contestant drops into a very big wave at the Mavericks Surf Contest

An unknown contestant tried to out run the Pacific Ocean dumping on his back

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Massive Wipe Out at Jaws – Jan 11th

Evan — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:39:29 +0000

Jaws (Maui) was macking on Monday with dozens of teams of tow-ins vying for position. One particularly unlucky surfer hit a few chops on the face that Jaws is notorious for and got worked in a devastating manner. Here’s the video:

Tow in action at Jaws 100111. from Rille on Vimeo.

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