Surfing

My friends at Ego Surf Photography (ESP) take great photographs of Bingin and Impossibles. They're on the beach shooting the action whenever there are waves. With some of the best surf in Bali, it's no wonder that all the locals here rip!If you surf down in this area, make sure to contact Mul at ESP if you're interested in getting some photographs: e-mail, facebook, or call him at either +6281916727595 or +6285738677532.Here are a few highlights from the past week (click to enlarge), but make sure to check back as I'll be sharing more throughout Bali's Dry Season including features on some of the best locals.Photos (from L-R, top-bottom); Mega Semadhi, Agus Dag Sumertayasa, Made Swastiska, Agus Fletch Julyantara, Made Krim, Tomy, Mike Horton (me), Mul Sinoge (photographer).

Was this year's Billabong Pro in Brazil the Tour's most controversial event yet?

GrindMedia, a division of Source Interlink (owners of Surfer, Surfing, Skateboarder) today bought Transworld Media (including TW Surf, TW Motocross, TW Skateboarding, etc). This means the world’s three biggest surf titles will be owned by one group. It’s an interesting time for all media with a decay of print and with many struggling for a strategy to monetise digital. And, the action sports market sure ain’t as buoyant as it once was. But, Grind Media’s senior vice president, Norb Garrett, has a history of clever thinking in these kinda deals.Read it all at Boardistan.

Soli del sol Summer sessions

Photos: Jimmicane Isn’t it funny how everyone has that little voice inside their head? And how that voice talks with you, back and forth, all day long? Just a tiny little dialogue from a tiny little voice. Sometimes it’s a delusional rant, but other times, it takes spectacular shapes of pure honesty between you and, well, yourself. These bits and pieces define what we see and perceive as humans. And we saw plenty on our trip to the Caribbean, but the perception, well, that’s up to you…—Dane Gudauskas NOW, WATCH THE VIDEO EDIT Please, do share! Copy and paste the embed code below onto your site. The Last Lava Lamp: A Caribbean Adventure

Our friend Sergi, from Barcelona, put together this short video of his home break, back in Spain...

Was this year's Billabong Pro in Brazil the Tour's most controversial event yet?

Waves have dropped a bit but are still in the 4ft range from the SE, joined by a really light WSW wind making it nice and clean. Again it is take your pick with most beach breaks still looking really good with some really nice shaped waves again, with peaks all over the place. Another good looking day and enjoy it while it lasts.