Reducing your carbon footprint is something (I hope) that we have all been doing, or at least, cognisant of the benefits of doing so, and its place in helping combat climate change. What is less well-known, and increasing in importance, is the concept of the water footprint; specifically how humanity (us), uses this essential resource [...]
The incredible events and fundamental paradigm shift of the sport that unfolded in 1974, on Hawaii’s North Shore, are captured in this amazing and gritty documentary. The young Australian rabble rousers in the form Ian Cairns, Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, Peter Townend, Mark Richards, and one South African, Shaun Tomson, all tell their very personal and [...]
Continue reading about Bustin’ Down The Door – 2008 – DVD Reviewed
Imagine going surfing with your best mates all over the world and capturing the best footage and making a DVD. This is the essence of the film and the guys are having a blast! Peppered with sentimental reminiscences from their youth, and showing some top surfers like Kelly Slater and Brad Gerlach having fun rides, [...]
Continue reading about Thicker than water (2005) DVD – reviewed
This groundbreaking film was the first to capture the search for the perfect wave and, in complete contrast to the 1959 Hollywood movie Gidget, The Endless Summer is a true surfers’ film – in fact, the first to be produced by a surfer that reached national audiences. Click here to read the full review Link [...]
Continue reading about The Endless Summer (1964) DVD – reviewed
Listed below are some big producers of clothing, equipment and accessories…but how do they compare on the rankabrand.com “green-o-meter”? – Click and see! Billabong O’Neill Oxbow Quiksilver Reef Rhino Surf Rip Curl Roxy
Gul have developed a wetsuit manufactured from recycled polyester that aims to minimise the impact on the environment during its manufacture. The “Recore” has been fully endorsed by Surfers Against Sewage. Links: Gul “Recore” webpage Surfersvillage.com full article Surfers Against Sewage