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So I missed Finals Day. Undoubtedly you noticed. I received mass complaints of no coverage whatsoever. No pre-event predictions, no tweets going out during the event, and until this point, nothing after. I haven’t posted anything in a couple weeks; it’s been a while. Well, congratulations to Filipe Toledo and Caroline Marks. Truth is, I […]
BeachGrit’s infamous, the one and only true Surf Journalist Chas Smith has long said that the WSL hates its fans. While I’ve previously thought this was a pretty stark stance to take, the statement is hard to disagree with on behalf of the Woz’s recent decision. Their choice to not replace the injured Ethan Ewing […]
If you ever listen to surf podcasts then you probably know who Scott Bass is. I don’t even like to admit this, but over the past year or so I have become a big hater. This isn’t to say I personally dislike the guy; I’ve never met him, never had any interactions with him. All […]
If you’re not pretty tuned in to the surf scene, you might not have heard this story, which is why I am telling it to you now. As a warning, this is a bit redundant because I am just sharing the news through what I have read and heard. Hearsay. Admittedly terrible journalism. I have […]
I’ve never been great at giving an apology, but I am hoping you can accept this as one. Especially you Biolos. I took his recent IG post to heart, the one calling out no coverage of the US Open from surf media at large. I feel responsible for not producing on this front. That’s what […]
I was just listening to a surf podcast when I heard something I found interesting – the WSL stopped Griffin Colapinto from participating in a local community surf contest. On a recent L8 Night With Choccy episode, Travis Ferre of Inherent Bummer revealed that Griff was not allowed to compete in the 2% Classic which […]
Pete Mel and Strider trade verbal jabs on the live broadcast. My grom is asleep. I sip my cold Pacifico. Day One at Jeffrey’s Bay was a warm welcome back from my boycott. If you are a reasonably responsible person living in the US, chances are you did not stay awake through the wee hours […]
So J-Bay just started. It is one of 2 remaining contests before the infamous Finals Day will decide this years World Champion at Lower Trestles. I’ve been working on this for a few days now. I was really hoping yesterday would be a lay day so I could post this before the contest started. Nonetheless, […]
The role that surf movies play in the life of a surfer is pivotal. Especially if you grow up as an adolescent surfing and watching surf movies. For the most part, these projects have now been trimmed down into quick 30 second IG edits. The stoke is still real; everybody can find some kind of […]
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. Oscar Wilde See what the power of a simple boycott can do? That’s right folks; Erik Logan and the WSL are a couple no more. I’m not going to claim full responsibility here, but I would like to point out the timing of this situation […]