8-10′ Great White off of Sunset Blvd. Oct 3rd

Note the angle of the shots.

pic from surfline.com

Much like the alex and his droog’s nadsat english russian slang, the surf ambassador drops a little knowledge…

wesurfed sat and sunday at malibu, found these pics of da cat showing how its done…

Tony Alva – “ZIA” (detail)

Last night Tony Alva hosted an amazing art show at the La Brea Alva Skates store.  Die Posers Die showed original pieces from skate legends such as, Alva, Hosoi, Steve Caballero, Jason Adams, Lance Mountain, Pat Ngoho and more.  We showed up around 6:30 for the 7:00 opening and there was already a large diverse crowd lined up.

The posters were each signed by each artist, and one of the reasons for the hold up outside.

Tony surveying the mural outside.

The LEGEND Jeff Ho.

Chris Pastras and his “Crown Landscape” one of my favorites.

Clint Peterson – “Flight of Passion” (detail) this was one of 2 amazing wood burned pieces Clint did.

One of three kustoms by Steve Caballero.

Lance Mountain – “Die Poser Die”

Pat Ngoho – “Surfer with a Gun”

Classic Alva Skates Team Shot circa 80?

8:30 – The line had grown and doors still not open…

“SO NATHAN [WEBSTER, AUSSIE PRO SURF SHREDDER] AND DUSTIN [HUMPHRIES, AUSSIE WATERMAN/PHOTOG] WERE TALKING TO ONE ANOTHER… THEY BOTH HAPPENED TO BE SMALL TIME MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS, AND THEY CAME UP WITH THE IDEA TO DO A MOTORCYCLE TRIP SOMEWHERE IN AUSTRALIA.  AFTER VERY LITTLE THOUGHT AND LESS PLANNING, THEY GRABBED A BEARDED THIRD ACCOMPLICE BY NAME OF SALSA, CALLED IN SOME FAVORS FROM DEUS, AND SET OUT FROM SYNDNEY WITH THREE 650 WHIPS WITH NO PLAN BUT TO FIND GOOD WAVES AND HANG WITH GOOD PEOPLE.  ALONG THE WAY THEY CONVENED FRIENDS, ARTISTS, KOOKS, PRO SURFERS, GRUMPY OLD FUCKS, GIRLS, MOMS, GROMS, HIPSTERS, WANKERS, HIPPIES, FILMMAKERS AND DESIGNERS.  THEIRS WAS A VOYAGE THROUGH THE LOVER’S LAND OF VAN DEMONS, ON A HIGHWAY TO SWELL…”

enjoy…

Check out the whole story of their journey here and for more on the slick Deus bikes.

One of our buddies, DEREK DUNFEE, is up for one of surfing’s most prestigious awards – the XXL Awards for biggest paddle in wave.  Derek has been charging around the world since we were groms, and has recently been getting some well deserved recognition.  He’s one of five final nominees for the biggest paddle in wave and could win $15,000.   He PADDLED into the wave less than 6 months after breaking his leg surfing.  Derek we’re wishing you the best of luck.  We’d also like to give a shout out to John Maher, for his nomination.

everyone else at Coachella, we’ll see you shortly…

DEREK IS FUCKIN GNARLS!!!