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Trouble Shooter // The Five Fin Surfboard
Muzz explains the "each way bet" shapers have when they throw five fin boxes into a board.
Graham 'Sid' Cassidy: The Promoter Gets Promoted
Sid gets inducted into Surfing Australia's Hall Of Fame.
Simon Jones: Ten Years Of The Modern Mid-Length
"All of a sudden, a spark flew around the world."
Watch: Russell Bierke // Inner Mechanics
The inner mechanics of Russell's mind.
Flex Your Head: Blake Johnston And Cooper Chapman
Two new books, both written by ex-pros, that shine a light on the body's loft.
Good News: Surfing Is Not A Dangerous Addiction
Is surfing just another sport? Have we been deluding ourselves?
Quick Vic Road Trip
Photographer Andy Smyth does an about-face and scores in a different direction.
Review // surfEXPLORE: Discover New Surfing Locations Worldwide by John Seaton Callahan
Both author and reviewer wade into the ethical minefield of exposing lesser known spots to the public glare.
Nike's Fourth Wave: A History of Surfing's Fairweather Friend
Just doing it...for now.
Early Forecast: 2025 Tahiti Pro
With the South Pacific on the boil the Tahiti Pro will get off to a roaring start.
Watch: Kyron Rathbone // The Kids Of Teahupoo
Bite size humans in king size waves.
Fast News
A Return To Caloundra Bar?
Hoping to stop erosion, authorities are dredging Bribie Island, but will the bar ever return?
Lifeline Surf Classic Returns to Queenscliff Beach
The Lifeline Surf Classic is back for its eighth year.
Watch: Torren Martyn // Rediscovering An Old Friend
"That board felt like the starting point for a new life."
Rachael Tilly and Kai Ellice-Flint Win 2025 World Longboard Titles
Tilly wins her third and Ellice-Flint his first.
Trouble Shooter // Introduction
A new column where a surfboard sage, otherwise known as Murray Bourton, answers everything you want to know.
Cooper Chapman: The Power Of 1%
Some ex-pros teach good surfing skills, yet Cooper Chapman teaches skills of another kind.
Dead Whale Washes Ashore In Northern Illawarra
Surfers are on alert as an eight-metre humpback washes onto rocks near Scarborough.
'Beyond Litmus' Screening, Plus More
Rare showing of 2018 film, plus live music and conversation.
Watch: Darian Cheffers // Ocean Truffles
Sniffing out the bounty on land and at sea.
Watch: Christian Merello // Punta De Lobos
From a day with a low wave count yet high consequence.
Forecast: Ericeira Pro
With an imminent start, organisers will be closely following Hurricane Humberto.
Mercury Psillakis Paddle Out
The turnout exceeded all expectations for Merc's paddle out.
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