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Having learned the lifestyle from surf legend father, Blackie , Robert August went on to become one of the most recognizable figures in the surf world via his starring role in The Endless Summer. August rode his Hap Jacobs log to high acclaim throughout the 60s, and his loose-limbed, controlled style became a benchmark of California Cool. Now familiar to a whole new generation thanks to Endless Summer 2 (ESII), August runs a thriving surfboard company, splitting his time between Huntington Beach and Costa Rica.Wingnut is cast from the same mold. Always up for a good time, his infectious demeanor and legit-by-any-measure surfing skills are a good matchup with August, who happens to be his traveling partner. Learning to surf on a heavy longboard in the late-80s, no less Weaver became one of the coast's finest exemplars of classic noseriding. It came as no surprise that he was picked for a role in Endless Summer II, and with Pat O'Connel as a foil, he surfed his way into theatres around the globe. Join us as we track the careers of two of surfing's most well-rounded participants.

As top guns of the Free Ride generation- the peak of 1970s surfing- Shaun Tomson of South Africa and Mark Richards from Australia ushered in a new level of performance and international flair during the sport's hard-fought battle to establish professional surfing as a viable life path. As a world champion, Tomson was an articulate, handsome tube rider who attracted the first hoards of autograph-seeking teenyboppers in the sport's history. MR, not quite the sex symbol type, was a mild-mannered, deeply respected and popular figure whose surfing choreography contrasted rakish carves and glides. While their respective styles couldn't have been more divergent and they each took their talents to the top of their sport, it was their free surfing that blew the gallery away. Few surfers who were present in 1976 will forget Shaun's backside bravado at Pipe, MR's mach-3 runs at Honolua Bay, or their insane, two-in-the-tube shack at Off-The-Wall. This volume of Journal Biographies provides an in-dept look at these two remarkable surfers.

What might appear an unlikely biographical pairing is in fact the study of an audacious mentor and his equally audacious pupil. Bound by friendship, philosophy, and choice of equipment, 22-ear-old Joel Tudor and 50-omething Nat Young have become spokesmen for the surfing tribe and frequent travel-mates. While Nat was key in bringing about the shortboard revolution in the 60s, he remains one of longboard surfing's purest exponents. Joel Tudor represents the other side of the coin. Residing at the top of longboarding's late 20th century revival, Joel also became a talented shortboarder at such indicator breaks as Pipeline and Cloudbreak. So here is Nat Young, brilliant, outspoken, an Australian national hero who could likely descibe himself as the greatest surfer ever and be not far wrong. Then there's the Tudor paradox, a prodigy's passion for surfing's past as applied to the now. Although separated in age by three decades, these two share a common drive to push the boundaries of modern surfing.

Hawaiian surfers Gerry Lopez and Barry Kanaiaupuni represent the yin and yang of wave riding. Lopez, the elegant tube rider famous for his slouched, ultra-cool statements at Pipeline, has become a timeless icon for the soul of surfing. His very name has become a sort of shorthand for surfing style. Never considered a particularly competitive man, he has nonetheless maintained a slot in that ultimate: the Pipe lineup. His explorations in Indonesia have inspired two generations of adventure travelers in the unending quest for hidden perfection. Barry Kanaiaupuni or BK to just about everyone, has always had his feet planted on the pillars of speed and power. Famed for his Sunset Beach speed runs on skinny, javelin-like boards, BK artfully transitioned from longboard stylist to prototypical North Shore power merchant. This edition of The Surfer's Journal lets us study two of the sport's most enduring and revered surfers, including their finest rides at their favorite waves.

Nominated in five categories at the 1998 Surfer Video Awards, including Best Video. "I knew I wanted to make Litmus, though I'm still not really sure why. It still has a purity about it, like the simple act surfing with a friend or playing a song in a room to yourself" says Andrew Kidman. "One of my favourite sequences in 'Litmus' is the one with Tom Curren. He surfs in his home waters to his own guitar playing -guitar playing we recorded during a backyard jam in Victoria. I think it's a really unique and special thing, and really shows off what a gifted human Tom is." -ndrew Kidman "I wish that when they asked us: 'What is surfing?' I would have said it's a spiritual activity, and no just a sport, because that's what put us on the wrong track." -Nat Young, 1966 World Surfing Champion "One of the most fascinating surf videos to come along in quite a while. Anyone with half a brain or taste for something different will enjoy." -en Marcus, Surfer Magazine "The Riders, the boards, the places, the ruminations...Litmus was easily the finest srf film of it's decade." -cott Hulet, The Surfer's Journal WARNING: THIS FILM CONTAINS DRUG SCENES AND EXPLICIT LANGUAGE. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED.

Moments showcases the unbelievable talent of Quiksilver's elite surf team while exploring each rider's unique personality and style. Watch as Dane Reynolds, Craig Anderson, Jeremy Flores, Clay Marzo and Kelly Slater expose their true identities and surf in ways that only they know how to. Also featured is Quiksilver's global team on a trip to G-land a remote wave located in East Java. Come along with Fred Patacchia, Mark Healey, Reef McIntosh, Jamie Mitchell, Ry Craike, Matt Banting, Maxime Huscenot, Travis Logie, Miky Picon, Wiggolly Dantas, Aritz Aranburu, Tom Carroll, Jack Robinson, Leo Fioravanti, Kanoa Igarashi, Mikey Wright and others as they go crazy on one of the worlds most perfect point breaks and discuss the incredible surrounding and history of the wave.

Our world is one of air and water, theirs one of water and air. As mammals, we went our separate ways millions of years ago. But that hasn't stopped us from staying in touch. After all, we share the same liquid playground. Anyone who has been in the ocean when dolphins are around can't help feeling these are sentient beings supremely aware of us--especially when we see them catching waves. In his 20 minute film, Surfing Dolphins, filmmaker Greg Huglin crosses the liquid line that separates us from them. It's a stunning labor of love--fourteen years in the making--with visuals that will elicit gasps of wonder and awe. If ever there was a case for them and us occupying separate but parallel worlds, this film is it. Proof positive dolphins love to catch waves, and can surf over-under-in-and-around those waves in a manner we can only dream of. That's how the film makes us feel at times, as if we're watching images from an underwater dream. From the film's beginning, when dolphins rise to the surface to play and surf at a remote bay in South Africa, we're clearly witnessing one of the seven wonders of the natural world. In wave after wave, Greg captures their freewheeling expression sessions performed in perfect synchronicity. The energy is palpable. Dolphins know how to have fun! Greg's tightly-framed ultra slow motion footage zeros in on our aquatic brethren surfing inside and performing graceful aerial arcs out the backs of waves. You don't have to be a surfer to appreciate this film, but only a surfer could have made it this way. There's a sense of kinship with our one species-removed cetacean cousins. We're connected by a shared understanding of the nuances of timing and positioning in riding the energy. The short running time makes Surfing Dolphins an ideal choice for showings at aquariums and ocean institutes. Owning this film is a must for anyone's essential collection. Check it out at GregHuglin.com. by Kevin Naughton Legendary Surf Journalist

Making of The Ultimate Wave Tahiti is an in-depth look at the first ever IMAX 3D surf film. Featuring nine-time world champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience. Filmed in Tahiti and among the islands of French Polynesia, the film showcases dramatic giant screen surfing action in a unique Pacific paradise. This show will focus on intricacies of using such a complex camera, the challenges of weather in the tropics, and getting professional surfers to go surf when the conditions are less than ideal. See what happens behind the camera on such a monumental piece of surf film history.

Swarms of Photographers arrive in Hawaii every winter to focus there cameras on the best surfers in the world as they push the limits of wave riding. FIBERGLASS aND MEGAPIXELS shines the light on Hawaii's north shore winter surfing scene and exposes the true beauty within the over crowded image gathering free for all. The surfing industry relies on these inspiring pictures from Hawaii to sell the surfing image to the masses. But before that surfing image can capture the attention of the purchasing public it first must be captured in the camera. FIBERGLASS aND MEGAPIXELS focuses on a classic group of professional surfers, photographers and cinematographers who share their perspective on what it takes and what it means to get that epic shot and live a life completely based around surfing.

There is no correct manner in which a surfboard should be ridden; it is just the feeling gained which holds the most importance. Since the advent of shortboard surfing, longboarding has become the ugly step-child of the surfing world. This film will attempt to crush the current stereotypes by investigating an array of longboard equipment, ranging from light-weight, high performance tri-fins to more traditional, single fin noseriders. Ultimately, the story will reveal how longboarding is beginning to gain acceptance and positive influence in the surfing community and beyond. This film will portray the separate lives of sixteen different people with longboarding as the common bond. Each surfer brings his or her distinct, creative style to the sport. The characters range from the contest-oriented, fierce competitor to the introspective soloist, and everyone in between.

Whether you're a beginner trying to stand up on a board and take your first strokes or an experienced paddler looking to improve your skills, The Ultimate Guide To Stand Up Paddling is for you. Follow legendary paddler Dan Gavere as he guides you through this easy to follow, step by step video that will help you become a more confident and efficient paddler. Filmed in HD on the beautiful waters of Hawaii and Oregon by award winning cinematographer Chris Emerick, this video aims to be the best stand up paddling "how to video" ever released. SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN: -ntroduce the necessary equipment -tanding on the board for the first time -he essential strokes -racing and feathering -asics of whitewater paddling -ips on surfing a wave -ntroduction to racing -sing the board for fitness -nd much more...

Perfect your Paddling, Strengthen your Stroke Learn to master the stand up paddle stroke from one of the best paddlers in the world. Danny Ching, a second generation paddler who honed his skills on the outrigger canoe, surf ski, and Olympic sprint kayak shares his wealth of SUP paddling knowledge and techniques that have led to countless victories. Discover the proper stroke length, posture, paddle entry, paddle exit, advantageous tips for stand up paddle surfing and more. Search no further, the tradition is now passed on to you.

Experience Dark Fall, Alex DePhillipo's award winning documentary as he follows a year in the life of New Jersey's best surfers as they tackle some of the best surf right in their own back yard and travel to remote locations across the globe... This film gives a look at the lifestyle of a cold-water surfer and glorifies the most prestigious and naturally beautiful time for a New Jersey surfer, the fall. Featuring Dean Randazzo, Sam Hammer, Andrew Gesler, Zach Humphries, Clay Pollioni, and many more, shot in High definition, including work with the Red One, the epic surf film is a must see. Music by The Parlor Mob, ASG, Jumpship, Chris Arena, Sabotoge Soundsytem, Bruce Springsteen and more.

The Hunt 2010 Movie is high energy surf shredding from Canada to the Caribbean during the 2010 hurricane season. Captured in stunning HD quality the surfing is the focus from Hurricanes Alex, Danielle, Earl, Igor and ending with Tropical Storm Nicole. Five sections in all with the lifestyle and scenic video footage telling our story of pursuit to catch this epic surf. All combined with a incredible soundtrack, The Hunt 2010 Movie is Produced to get you pumped to be a surfer as you watch your favorite East Coast surfers doing what they love in the locations they have grown up shredding. With the common goal to catch the best surf they can find, Alek Parker takes you on his search through and around these massive weather systems with fellow surfers Cory Lopez, Ben Bourgeois, Brett Barley, Nils Schweizer and many more.

Sad, stupid, annoying, messed up, tight pants, girls that look like boys, concrete monkeys, scooters, loggers & dongers, dohos & fords, crashing jumping, death, surfing, skating, burns outs and probing. What do all of these words have in common? Rip Shred Tear! This is a movie that will suck harder than all movies! You will watch it and ask yourself, "Who am I? What have I been doing with my life? Why am I still wearing camo cargo shorts, drinking energy drinks that make my testicles smaller and trying to be like Jimmy Slade, and not wearing tight pants and kissing boys." This film created by Mitch Abshere and filmed/ edited by Maddison Dyer and Mark Choiniere will change your life for the worst. Rip Shred Tear surfs and skates up the states, hanging toes and suckin' bones, getting the slash on in places like the Hoover Dam, Delaware River, Minnesota Lake, South Dakota inlets and Wyoming Falls. This Film was made to get the real story out of the closet about surfing.