Author Archives: Brendon Thomas

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Hurley Pro Day 1

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on September 18, 2011

World Tour surfers forced to grind it out in slow conditions at Lower Trestles.

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Owen Wright wins in New York

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on September 9, 2011

The young Aussie takes out Slater for $300,000 in an aerial shootout.

Taj Burrow on his way to one of the highest scores of the day. Photo: Ellis

Day 2: Martinez disqualified

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on September 7, 2011

Fireworks (verbal and otherwise) on the second day of competition.

Julian Wilson navigated the higher tide and looked sharp on his way to to Round 3. Photo: Ellis

Quiksilver Pro New York, Day 1

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on September 6, 2011

We’re up and running in New York.

Mark Healey takes a "calculated" risk with an oceanic apex predator. Photo: Team Effort Films

Healey Rides Great White Sharks

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on May 24, 2011

A glimpse into our June issue profile on big-wave surfer and great white shark wrangler Mark Healey.

Joel Parkinson victorious at Bells. Photo: ASP

Parko Rings the Bell

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on April 23, 2011

BELLS BEACH, Victoria/Australia (Sunday, April 24, 2011) – Joel Parkinson (AUS), 30, has claimed the 2011 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach presented by Ford Ranger over compatriot and former two-time ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (AUS), 29, in an electric Final in solid six-to-eight foot (2 – 2.5 metre) waves at Bells Beach. The second [...]

The SURFER Poll Breakthrough Performer of 2010 is a madman in the water, but on land he has trouble keeping track of his shoes. Photo: Miller

Craig Anderson Interview

By:Brendon Thomas / Posted on December 29, 2010

SURFER spends a few minutes catching up with the 2010 Breakthrough Performer.

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Bachelors: Part II

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Irish surf adventure with Noah Cohen and Nico Manos. ...

Dingo Inside Waves

Dean Morrison goes in and out (usually) of waves on the North Shore. ...

California Cooper

Sydney's Cooper Chapman indulging in the benefits of life in Southern California. ...

More Maui Talent

Hana's Dege O'Connell blowing up from Indo to Ho'okipa. ...

How to Make a Statement

Tom Carroll, Andy Irons, and Gabriel Medina on putting together a dominant performance. ...

A Few Sessions with Wilko

Matt Wilkinson and Dom Wills in Oz. ...

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