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Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, Blakkbox redefine what surfers are all about.
Words: Angela Rivers
The revolution will not be televised...
Yemen might not be many people’s idea of a surf paradise,
but then these guys aren’t exactly your average surfers.
For Blakkbox’s founder members, Yemen was the
destination of their first surf expedition; prompted by the second
war in Iraq and the ensuing flood of media mis-information,
Blakkbox decided to do something different with the region
and change the West’s view of the Middle East.
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The Reluctant Ambassador
A shaper with a real passion for his craft, Tyler Hatzikian
has consistently refused to compromise the quality or
the integrity of his work in order to make a quick buck.
He talked to Drift about nose-riding, refining longboard
design and his reluctance to take the limelight. |
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Argentina, Mar del Plata
A million miles from Noosa or the
North Shore, Argentina’s Mar del
Plata is no surfers’ paradise. But that
doesn’t stop the locals enjoying a
wave or two. It’s not what you’ve got,
it’s what you do with it that counts... |
Art Brewer
Veteran surf photographer Art Brewer has worked
with some of the best names in the sport, and his
pictures have graced the pages of magazines like
Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated and Playboy. Now he
talks to Drift about his latest project: a book about the
legendary Bunker Spreckels.
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Max Brosi
In this era of mass-production it’s
reassuring to find a counter-culture of
shapers turning out innovative, handcrafted
boards. Based near Bundoran
in County Donegal, Cedar Surfboards
are one such company, specialising
in hollow wooden surfboards.
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| Bude Surf Classic |
The highly successful Bude Surf Classic, run by Christian Surfers UK, has attracted new sponsorship for 2008.
Due to the popularity of the event, entries have had to be limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Local favourites include Paul Kirby and Joss Ash.
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