It's 2011 and tube riding is so passe: just bend your knees, head straight, and act cool...where were we? But this, dear readers...this barrel ride by Asher Pacey is next level barrel riding.

On an overcast day at Currumbin Blainey Woodham captures the crew - amongst them loggers Dane Pioli and Dan Croskey - sliding down a dark Alley. All photos by Blainey.

Surfboards, of course, have to be tested.