Views into the Darklands

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The author shares his experience with "surfer's ear," or exotoses, an affliction common to cold water surfers, including treatments used in years past to the most common procedures used today. Morals of the story: early treatment of that bony growth in your ear reduces surgical risk and a $15 pair of earplugs is less expensive than medical treatment.

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The Spot

Secret spots, “The Search,” and surf imperialism in Mainland Mexico. From TSJ 15.6.

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Poverty Vow

Nathan Lawrence has been treading the poverty line for more than a decade to capture the shots contained in this portfolio. From river waves and wave pools to perfection in West Oz and Indo, struggling to make ends meet never looked so enticing.

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Undercurrents

Surfrider Foundation's 20th anniversary gala in Culver City recap. The auction's 30 replica surfboards went for $235,000. A Lopez 1970s Coral Cruiser model sold for $21,000 and a Matt Kivlin balsa and fiberglass board was sold to Tom Peck for $45,000.

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Bar Chords and Single Blades

Mark Anders takes an in depth look at Donavon Frankenreiter's life from growing up in Inland Mission Viejo to becoming one of the first sponsored "free surfers" and gaining rock star status. Donovan's natural ability and spontaneous approach to surfing has set him apart from the rest, often bridging three generations of surfing style into one wave.

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