Surfing Life #297

Dark pasts and dirty secrets in surfing's forgotten states...

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The Billabong Rio Pro Final

Jordy Smith takes home $100,000 and a second place ranking on the WCT.

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Rio vs J Bay

With all the brouhaha surrounding the waves at Rio for the first day of competition we thought we’d better wade on in to the debate.

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Teahupoo As It Happens

Surfing Life's live feed straight from Tahiti.

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Soli Bailey In Green

Meanwhile in Australia...

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Kelly Slater On Kelly Slater

ZoSea, wave pools, and other things that make Kelly, Kelly. 

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Julian Wilson's Loop Revert

A new aerial added to the dictionary of surfing maneuvers. 

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Behind The Cover

Laurie Towner talks us through his latest cover of Surfing Life.

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Bosch DIY Series: Fixing A Rail Ding

Surfing Life and Bosch bring you the first part of the DIY series, Fixing A Rail Ding.

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  • #Tournotes: Rio

    #Tournotes: Rio

    Wednesday, 22 May 2013
    Hurley takes us behind the scenes of the Billabong Rio Pro.
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  • The Billabong Rio Pro Final

    The Billabong Rio Pro Final

    Monday, 20 May 2013
    Jordy Smith takes home $100,000 and a second place ranking on the WCT.
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  • Wade Goodall, End Of The Road

    Wade Goodall, End Of The Road

    Friday, 17 May 2013
    Our latest desktop wallpaper is anything but small. 
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Slater Speaks

Slater Speaks

Monday, 05 March 2012
Kelly Slater's acceptance speech from the 2012 ASP World Surfing Awards.
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Taj Talks Titles

Taj Talks Titles

Monday, 05 March 2012
At the ASP World Surfing Awards Surfing Life caught up with Taj Burrow for a cheeky chat. After a week of being the standout at the Quik Pro we thought we'd mix Taj's thoughts with a few of his standout waves.
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All-Aussie Super Snapper Sunday

All-Aussie Super Snapper Sunday

Monday, 05 March 2012
Taj Burrow and Steph Gilmore chat to Surfing Life after their 2012 wins at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast.Click here to see the full final day report and photos: http://surfinglife.com.au/worldtour/home/48-asl-world-tour-blog/6714-all-aussie-super-snapper-sunday
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The Ando, by Craig Anderson

The Ando, by Craig Anderson

Monday, 05 March 2012
Craig Anderson's favourite little short board, The Ando. Good all round shorty. Check it out further at http://www.haydenshapes.com/page_var190
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Mick Sticks With The Wave

Mick Sticks With The Wave

Monday, 05 March 2012
Despite rumours for much of last year that Mick Fanning was about to jump ships with his major-sponsor, last week he formally announced that he's re-signed with Rip Curl for five years.
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Taj And Steph

Taj And Steph

Monday, 05 March 2012
How do you think Taj Burrow and Steph Gilmore felt after their wins at the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro yesterday? We pulled them aside on the podium to find out.
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All-Aussie Super Snapper Sunday

All-Aussie Super Snapper Sunday

Sunday, 04 March 2012
After four consecutive lay-days a baying Gold Coast crowd wanted some action ... and on Snapper's Super Sunday, with Taj and Steph crowned victorious, they sure got what they were asking for.
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Humps

Humps

Friday, 02 March 2012
Onshore winds from the south dish up a fun little sesh just over the dunes from the house Julian Wilson and his brothers grew up in. Jules rides a stumpy little sled and works on his backhand rotor.
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Fun Barrels With The GoPro

Fun Barrels With The GoPro

Friday, 02 March 2012
Just learning how to use the GoPro, which has been really fun. For the hand held clips I had the camera in my teeth while paddling for the wave.Inspiration by Hughes Oyarzabal, who has this thing fully wired and rides the barrel really well.Track by Fisherking: "Smellin Roses" - www.fisherking.com.au
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Farewell To Winter

Farewell To Winter

Friday, 02 March 2012
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By The Way

By The Way

Friday, 02 March 2012
The all-girl surf flick, By The Way is a fifteen minute short surf film featuring Sara Taylor, Ornella Pellizzari, Silvana Lima, Margaux Arramon-Tucoo, Jenna Ballester, Kim Kirch, Jen Smith, Courtney Conlogue, Danica Elbertse, Kaleigh Gilchrist, Rebecca Woods, Sofia Mulanovich, Malia Manuel, Leila Hurst.Chapters:MaroonedCarrot To A Knife FightSilvana...
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SESSION / Dusty Payne / Dec. 13, 2011

SESSION / Dusty Payne / Dec. 13, 2011

Friday, 02 March 2012
On a small day out front of the Volcom house, Dusty almost sticks the biggest backside air reverse ever seen on a twin-fin. Then he splinters the tail minutes later. Session over.
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Mick Fanning's 2012 Barrels

Mick Fanning's 2012 Barrels

Friday, 02 March 2012
Mick Fanning surfing heaving barrels in Micronesia in early 2012.
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Island Escape

Island Escape

Friday, 02 March 2012
On a warm and sunny day on the Gold Coast what do you do if you're not surfing Snapper for the Quiksilver Pro? Why, you go surf somewhere else, of course. Take a look at Andrew Shield's lay day photo gallery.
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Black Eyes, Black Lips

Black Eyes, Black Lips

Friday, 02 March 2012
Happy Endings and Surfing Life held a party at The Cooly Hotel last night. The Blacks Lips got on stage ... and pretty soon things got a little out of hand. Take a look at the gallery.
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Wilko At The ASP Banquet 2012

Wilko At The ASP Banquet 2012

Thursday, 01 March 2012
Wilko took along a lucky girl to the ASP World Surfing Awards. She's one hot lady!
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Parko - Perfect 10 Quik Pro 2012

Parko - Perfect 10 Quik Pro 2012

Thursday, 01 March 2012
Joel Pakinson's first 10-pointer of the 2012 season at the Quiksilver Pro Snapper Rocks.
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Blind At Pipeline

Blind At Pipeline

Thursday, 01 March 2012
Brazilian blind surfer Derek Rabelo was taken out at Pipeline by Makua Rothman to surf and try and get barrelled. Inspiring!
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