Week in Review

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Week in Review

Underwear! Surfing behind horses! Hot moms! Anger! Random happenings in surf for the Week of May 13.

Hype Beasts

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Hype Beasts

The recent swell at Teahupoo was a spectacle, but were the tow-ins worth celebrating?

On the Fly: Part III

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On the Fly: Part III

Rob Gilley's tips on getting the most out of your surf travel dollar.

Sneak Peek: In This Issue

North of Nowhere

The slabs north of Tofino aren't easy to find, even when you know where they are.

Fringe History

How keeping surf journals can make you a better surfer.

Boy’s Club

Why are female big-wave surfers so scarce?

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Round Two

Round Two

Another day of massive, pumping Teahupoo.

Tahiti Untamed

Tahiti Untamed

Teahupoo returns to center stage as the first monster swell of the year rolls through.

From the South

From the South

Summer beckons with the arrival of a steep south swell in California.

The Giant Awakens

The Giant Awakens

Off the coast of South Africa, Dungeons comes to life for the local big-wave crew.

Shawn Dollar Interview

Shawn Dollar Interview

Santa Cruz's big-wave star on fear, family, and why his world record wave at Cortes almost never happened

Niche Craftsmen How specialized hand shapers stay relevant in the era of digital design

Agave Surfboards Shaper Thomas Scott works with resources from his own backyard in Rio

DIY Surfboards Ryan Burch and the art of shaping your own dream board

Shapers’ Advice Five things to keep in mind when ordering your next board

Textured Crafts Sharks' textured skin allows them to move faster through the water. Can the same concept be applied to surfboards?

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