en http://www.grindtv.com/rss/surf/blog/ 60 Copyright 2012 GrindTV.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:22:07 PST Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:29:22 PST http://cache.grindtv.com/images/type/placeholders/0_45_45.jpg http://www.grindtv.com/rss/surf/blog/ 45 45 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32718/massive+surf+and+movie+making+leads+to+mayhem+at+mavericks/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:22:07 PST
The 55-foot "Huli Cat" nearly capsized at Mavericks, off the coast of Half Moon Bay, Calif. Photo: Frank Quirarte
Back in December, during early filming, actor Gerard Butler nearly drowned after being caught inside by a set of 25-foot waves. He endured a frightening two-wave hold-down, and..]]> 32718 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32717/miguel+pupo+wins+first+prime+event+of+the+year+in+brazil/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:06:36 PST
Stand-up barrels aren't common in contest surfing. But to everyone's surprise, big shacks awaited competitors every morning.

In the end, it was one of Brazil's brightest young stars, Miguel Pupo, who took the win, marking his third Prime victory in..]]> 32717 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32712/kelly+slater+on+his+birthday+40+is+the+new+shit/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:39:34 PST
Believe it or not, the..]]> 32712 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32708/kelly+slater+in+hd/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:23:07 PST
He doesn't have a blog, doesn't release webisodes, doesn't star in Taylor Steele flicks anymore. Yet he travels the world, scoring in every way imaginable. The cameras must be rolling. So where's the pudding?

Quiksilver recently decided to give us a little peak under the red curtain. Here are two new edits of Kelly in Fiji and Mexico.

With his 40th birthday just days away, it appears that Slater is..]]> 32708 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32707/travis+adler+rincon/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:29 PST
This video is different. Firstly, the music and editing are amazing. You can't help but smile and let your eyebrows dance as Travis Adler makes a small crowded day at the cove seem like the funnest session on earth...]]> 32707 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32697/alex+gray+interview/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:32:12 PST
Alex talks about life as a freesurfer, chasing swells and breaking hearts, while photo-video evidence rolls in the background.

Alex was present for some of the year's most memorable swells in Tahiti, Mavericks, Mexico, Hawaii, and beyond, as you are about to see..]]> 32697 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32696/the+new+mexico/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:11 PST
Now what?

Sorry Morocco, looks like you're next. 32696 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32695/billa-bali/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:28:23 PST
You can't complain when you've got Taj, Parko, Towner, Callinan, Rasta, Freestone, and Wade all dancing in front of heli-cams in Bali (and Lombok).

The desert point clips are mesmerizing, especially with the heli (RC-heli) to give you perspective.

Thanks Billabong.

Life's Better in Boardshorts mini movie from Billabong on Vimeo.]]> 32695 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32682/kerrzy+the+transplant/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:13:01 PST
The answer may not surprise you, as it's the same answer to many of life's difficult conundrums: a girl.

No matter how happy you are with your life, how carefully laid your plans are, add a girl to the equation and buckle up, cuz you may be in for a ride.

For Josh Kerr, that ride took him from the Gold Coast of Australia all the way to San Diego..]]> 32682 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32667/sanchos+hat+trick/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:11 PST
Benjamin Sanchis is having one hell of a lucky streak lately. The guy is a human wave magnet.

First he scores this mega swell in Morocco, tackling sand points and a monster outer-reef pipeline-esque tow-session.

Then he chases a perfect storm up into the Mediterranean, scoring insane waves in Monaco. Yes, that Monaco.

Now, for his next trick, he returns to Morocco and finds what has got to be one of the best..]]> 32667 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32677/surfer+julian+wilson+joins+livestrong+in+fight+against+breastcancer/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:32:53 PST
Julian, whose mom battled breast cancer when he was five, has been a big advocate of breast cancer awareness over the years.

"I was just a kid when she got diagnosed and I didn't understand what my mum went through and how scary it was until I got older. Given my position, it's easy for me to give a bit back and I enjoy doing it," says Wilson who..]]> 32677 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32674/shark+deaths+hit+20-year+high/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:06:30 PST
While the U.S. and Florida saw a five-year downturn in the number of reported unprovoked attacks, the 12 fatalities -- which all occurred outside the U.S. -- may show tourists are venturing to more remote places, said ichthyologist George Burgess, director of the file housed at the Florida Museum of Natural..]]> 32674 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32671/humpbacks+sing+different+tunes/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:01 PST
The results of the study -- conducted by researchers from WCS, Columbia University, and Australia -- contradict previous humpback whale song comparisons. Generally, when song from populations in the same ocean basins are..]]> 32671 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32649/brains+behind+the+brand+hippytree/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:42:59 PST The love of the surf, nature and photography play a prominent role for this brand.
What started off with just a surf tide calendar, HippyTree has quickly become a household name.

So without further ado, I give you the HippyTree experience...

State your name and your business:
Andrew Sarnecki aka Hippy, I'm the founder and CEO of HippyTree.

Age?
I'm 34.

What inspired..]]> 32649 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32663/first+prime+event+of+the+year+starts+with+a+bang+in+brazil/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:45:52 PST
So here's the press release:

CACIMBA DO PADRE, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco / Brazil (Tuesday, February 7, 2012) - Cacimba do Padre beach on the islands of Fernando de Noronha located 545 kilometers off the coast of Brazil is home to the ASP Prime Hang Loose Pro Contest...]]> 32663 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32662/the+seea+--+a+new+retro+swim+and+surf+line/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:30:52 PST
Wedgie proof in waves.

Sexy.

And Stylish....

That pretty much sums up The SEEA, anew swimwear line started by 32 year-old surfer/designer Amanda Chinchelli Greer out of San Clemente, Calif.

"I'm not 18 anymore, and I wanted something cute and functional -- something that didn't wedge and move around,and I wasn't really down with surfing naked," said Amanda of the inspiration for the line.

The designer (pictured..]]> 32662 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32659/nike+chosen+surf+winners+fus+crew+in+indo/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:58:25 PST
Germany's FUS crew was victorious in Nike's first CHOSEN video contest this last summer, after a long battle against other crews from around the globe. As their grand prize the three were whisked away from the cold concrete of Germany to the warm breezes of the Mentawai Islands with..]]> 32659 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32657/surf+wave+video/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:33:37 PST
Some choice clips supplied their rookie and veteran roster, including Balaram Stack, Taylor Clark, Dillon Perillo, ReefMcintosh, and Mark Healey.

Balaram's pipe canon to slow-rotation air-reo was pretty damn impressive.]]> 32657 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32655/job+episode+dos/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:04:37 PST
The first episode covered Haleiwa and Sunset, and now we have a look at the event of Jamie's season, the Pipe Masters.

Despite being considered the favorite out at pipe by many people, including himself, Jamie fell short of hoisting another Pipe Masters trophy this season.]]> 32655 http://www.grindtv.com/surf/blog/32654/more+centaur/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:10 PST
In case you missed the first 2 episodes, check em here and here.]]> 32654