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For Greg Long, fear is part of the thrill

Fear is a liberating drug, but if you’re a big wave surfer, it can kill you. Greg Long was invited to share is near-death experience in Cortes Bank, at the National Geographic Live series. “I do feel fear,” Greg Long confirms. The problem is that fear almost ruled his life, with real consequences. When the […]

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Dane Reynolds confirmed as wildcard for the J-Bay Open 2015

Dane Reynolds has apparently secured a golden wildcard into the World Surf League (WSL). The surfer from Ventura is the invited guest of the J-Bay Open 2015, at Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Reynolds’ third wildcard spot of the season was announced by WSL Commissioner’s Office, which cited “the Californian’s incredible talent, ability to lift the […]

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"A Wedge To Remember" relives the Hurricane Marie swell

In late August 2014, Hurricane Marie blessed Southern California with a swell that will forever remain in the hearts of local surfers. Joshua Pomer transformed those memories into a film. It was “A Wedge To Remember”, and a surf movie had to be shot. From Newport Point to the Wedge, Malibu to Sandspit, the Hurricane […]

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Timmy Reyes wins Mr Price Pro Ballito 2014

Timmy Reyes has won the Mr Price Pro Ballito 2014, in six-to-eight foot (1.5- 2 meter) surf, in South Africa. The Californian surfer, 32, proved it is never too late to make a glorious comeback, after several injuries almost put an end to his surfing career. Tim Reyes defeated Matt Wilkinson in the final heat […]

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Pat Curren wins the Rip Curl GromSearch International 2014

Pat Curren has conquered the 10th Rip Curl GromSearch International final in the best conditions ever seen at Lakey Peak, in Dompu, Indonesia. Pat Curren and Jacob Willcox traded overhead sized waves in an amazing final, with the Californian posting a total heat score of 19.63 points, that included a perfect 10 point ride, to […]

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