February 2011

Sneak Peek: In This Issue

• Death and Glory

  Matt Warshaw describes the shattering end of the greatest rivalry in surfing history.

• The SURFER Interview: Kelly Slater

  The 10-time world champion talks with SURFER just before the biggest win of his career.

• Rainbow’s End

  Sean Doherty takes us through the most tumultuous four days in surfing history, as one hero falls and the other achieves immortality in Puerto Rico.

• The AI Swell

  Pipeline turned nearly perfect the day after Andy Iron’s memorial on Kauai, allowing friends to celebrate his life in the barrels that he loved.

• Three Days of Mourning

  Janna Irons recounts her experience in Kauai as the tiny island community comes together to remember its favorite son.

• The 2011 Surfboard Buyer’s Guide

  Absolutely everything you need to know to pick your next stick.