Volume 34 Issue 4
In this issue, we dissect a cult surf auteur’s mood board, converse with a Euro festival host, and unpack the physical and emotional consequences of pushing beyond one’s limits in heavy, remote waves. We also learn about polite crowd tactics, the parallels between a vineyard and a lineup, and the origin and influence of the V-slot fin.
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On Style
J Riddle employs his aloof, zero-F’s-given approach to hill bombing on the Point Dume grade to Zuma Beach.
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Master of Ceremonies
Eurico “Kiko” Romaguera on meticulously co-planning Portugal’s Gliding Barnacles surf/art/music festival, his lineage of revolutionaries, exploring overlooked board theories, and more.
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I Won’t Be Long
Recklessness and repercussions at Punta de Lobos and across generations.
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Marks Left on Craig Costello
The graffiti writer, accidental entrepreneur, Long Island surfer, and 34.4 profile subject’s creative inspirations.
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Fearless Pursuit of the Frame
An extra helping of the 34.4 portfolio subject’s photos and the stories behind them
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Surfboards on Fire
When the notorious riot broke out at the 1986 OP Pro Surfing Championships, a renowned British fine-art photographer happened to be on hand with a single roll of film. He shot it. Then, he lost it for a quarter century. These are Nick Waplington’s Surf Riot images, along with some thoughts about what they might mean.
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Aesthetics: J Brother
The visual inspirations and paddling tracks of the Pacific Green Hornet.
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Thriving in the Crowd
The Fanning Approach. The Severson Declaration. The Makaha Protocol. A few altruistic (and underhanded) stratagems for operating amid the masses.
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Hothouse
John Eichert leveraged the best spots at the best time. His surfboards proved the value of place and the benefit of a quiet shop.
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Northwest of North Point
The blunt aquatic force of West Oz shooter—and part-time Danish prisoner—Tom Pearsall.
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Sancho’s Terroir
Pocket vineyards and secret spots with Spanish winemaker Sancho Rodriguez.
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A Party of Jackals
In pursuit of opportunity and opulence in Cabo.
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The Young Man and the Sea
Blood and survival while offshore fishing in the Western Australia desert.
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For the Surfers, by the Surfers
The magic of the 1971 Golden Breed Expression Session.
