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Rare Bird: El Capitan
The elusive barrels of El Capitan contribute more myth and legend to the collective surfing consciousness than actual physical experiences; however, catch it on the right swell, with the right tide, and the right wind, and you could join a very exclusive club of El Cap junkies waiting months/years for your next epic fix.
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Green on Blue
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Mind the Transitions
Thrasher covers bagged. Walls ridden. Rail-slides originated with Mark Gonzales. First Chapters written with Dane Reynolds. The birth name’s spelled Satan backwards. In profile, the impact of Santa Monica’s Natas Kaupas—core skateboarder, surf-influencer, and graphic designer—comes clear.
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Top to Bottom, Inside Out
"The surf journalism, professional surfing and surfwear mogulling that Michael Peterson has done successfully over his stylish career are explored in this article that traces the roots of Michael Peterson's creation and management of Gotcha and More Core Division. There's also a discussion of the glories of his Backside Attack, for the Pipeline history buffs amongst you."
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The Forgotten Archives of Artist Rick Sharp
The stoney Tolkien references, the black springsuits, the diamond tails… Sharp defined peak Santa Barbara in mic-dropping fashion.
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Cutting Room: Taylor Camp
The outtakes we couldn’t quite snap into place in print.
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