THIS IS ALEX | TOME 4

THIS IS ALEX -TOME 4 from Desillusion Magazine on Vimeo.
Desillusion magazine, supported by RVCA and RAEN are proud to present their latest video “This is Alex”, a video portrait that pays tribute to the Californian longboarder/musician Alex Knost.

Hailing from Costa Mesa, California, Alex Knost certainly stands out of the crowd; a worthy heir to a surf culture that's made up of pioneers, and numerous creative artists. After having followed in the footsteps of his spiritual big brother, Joel Tudor, Alex became in turn one of the best longboarders in the world, paddling his way to the front of the scene, in a counter culture that we thought was drowning under the waves of an extremely lucrative economy- surf industry. Almost uncatchable, the man flits like a butterfly from one art to the next (from photography to video, board shapes to music) trying to, like he says "lose himself in anything he does, hoping to exceed the limits that society has set him".

A slightly tormented soul, maybe a bit too realistic for this world, although the two obviously go hand in hand, "This is Alex "is a total immersion in his everyday life, a celebration of raw counter culture: To give, understand, learn and influence, without waiting for anything in return, if not to perpetuate a style and a philosophy of life.
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THIS IS DYLAN | TOME 5

THIS IS DYLAN - TOME 5 from Desillusion Magazine on Vimeo.
Desillusion magazine, supported by ANALOG and ALIEN WORKSHOP are proud to present their latest video “This is Dylan”, a video portrait that pays tribute to the stylish Californian skateboarder , Dylan Rieder.

At only 24, Dylan's name is already well engraved in the history of skateboarding, thanks to his style, his personality and his incredible gift; that of skating fast and skating well.The skateboard mag voted him as 2006's years best am award, but since then he turned pro, came out with an insane part in Mind Field, and has been blowing minds with his steezy tricks all across the world. After a rather tormented period, where he tasted the dark side of street life, and where he found himself literally catapulted to the front of the scene, Dylan got back up again,brushed himself off and with incredible maturity, imposed his own style, a style which quickly turned him into an icon for an entire generation of skateboarders.
With the extremely stylish Jason Dill for mentor, and Mark Oblow as a teacher, nothing seems to be able to resist the boy. Design, fashion, skateboarding, everything he touches seems to turn to gold, a privilege which has allowed him to stay true to himself and to his beliefs, whatever the cost, giving him the priceless freedom of being able to simply say 'no'. Interviews, huge contracts, photoshoots, Dylan takes care of every part of his career, of his image, his lifestyle, making him one of the most atypical skaters of the new generation.

Quiet, discrete, with an irresistible aura that characterizes the legends of our subculture,“This is Dylan” is a total immersion in his everyday life, a celebration of raw counter culture: when aesthetics and style become much more than just a clever marketing strategy to seduce the largest number of kids, when the sun and streets of California come together to give us their utmost best.

After the great success of “This is Trouble”, a short movie portraying the life of snowboarder and musician Trevor “Trouble” Andrew that was launched last February (vimeo.com/desillusion/thisistrouble), the second, a tribute to Andrew Reynolds “ This is Andrew” ( vimeo.com/desillusion/thisisandrew ) , the third "This is Ozzie”, a dedication to one of the most influential inspirations of the board culture scene, Ozzie Wright (vimeo.com/desillusion/thisisozzie ), and the fourth opus on Hippie longboarder Alex Knost ( vimeo.com/desillusion/thisisalex ), Desillusion is proud to present the fifth opus of the " THIS IS" saga , with Dylan rieder as guest host, a strong personality who's always inspired Desillusion's world with his particular sense of aesthetic.

The video comes with the latest issue of Desillusion magazine featuring Dylan Rieder as their exclusive guest editor, available on dslmag.com/v5/shop.php

More info : dslmag.com

Sapporo Moped Creation

Sapporo Moped Creation from Rob Brooks on Vimeo.
I had the chance to go visit the Moto-Matic guys last month. Took along my 60d and hung out with Mike and Nate for a couple days as they were building the Sapporo Mopeds.

They were also kind enough to set me up with a 70 mph moped while I was there. Soaked up some California sun and rolled with the Land Squids for a few days. Not a bad gig!

Thanks to Sapporo for embracing creativity and subculture. 25 of these custom mopeds are being created. You also have the chance to win your own.

Visit facebook.com/sapporousa to win this in a photo contest. Begining May 30. Launches This Monday!

American Dream

American Dream from Ian Ruhter : Alchemist on Vimeo.
The American Dream video is based on the fear of success, this thought is extremely powerful, fear has the ability to cripple us from pursuing our dreams. The moment I embraced my dreams it was as if the universe had drawn people to help us and share their stories. Our goal is to tell the stories of the people who live in America. Your support is the driving force behind our project. We could not have done this without you. We have made it this far because you shared and supported us through our social networking sites. We were able to connect with the people in this film because of the internet. Every time you share or like this project it brings us one step closer to photographing your town, people you know, possibly even you.
Become a part of our journey;
facebook.com/pages/Ian-Ruhter-Photography/159583283699
ianruhter.tumblr.com/
twitter.com/IanRuhter
Instagram username : Ian Ruhter

Gerry Lopez

Gerry Lopez from Doug Walker on Vimeo.
I have captured hours and hours of footage and am now discovering these new gems that were left on the cutting room floor.Here is another clip from Gerry as he share's the importance of what photos can do even after all these years.

Share & enjoy the ALOHA!!*
www.thelostandfoundcollection.com

Glide Utility Research Unit | Le-Joy

Glide Utility Research Unit....via Le_Joy! from Zé Carlos on Vimeo.

A short take on the recent work of surfer/shaper/artist Gustavo S.Costa (G.U.R.U. Surfboards) through the eyes of a light sorcerer, monsieur Le-Joy! We are sharing the stoke!

....soon more on:
www.gurusurfboards.com

Produced and Directed by:
www.le-joy.org

Chasing Mavericks | LIVE LIKE JAY

Chasing Mavericks is an inspiring film about the life of Jay Moriaty that all surfers should see at least once in a lifetime!

in, Collectic Life

KASM & S4C COASTAL JOURNEY | PART 1

KASM & S4C COASTAL JOURNEY - PART 1 from Surfers for Cetaceans on Vimeo.
To help visit: www.kasm.org.nz www.s4cglobal.org

In support of KASM (Kiwis Against Seabed Mining), pro surfer & activist David Rastovich, intends to paddle 350km from Taranaki to Piha west of Auckland, New Zealand over two-weeks beginning Nov16th to draw awareness to issues to do with proposed seabed mining.

Rastovich, a co-founder of global group "Surfers for Cetaceans" (S4C), will unite with KASM advocates to engage local communities, educate and inspire others to action throughout the epic journey.

Threats:

- The entire west coast from Whanganui to Cape Reinga is under either a prospecting or exploration permit to mine iron sands from the seafloor.

- Large scale seabed mining, as is proposed, will leave massive oceanic dead zones, could ruin fisheries, affect surf breaks, exacerbate existing erosion problems, change beaches and reintroduce toxins which are currently stabilized in the sea floor.

- Foreign owned mining companies are looking to extract billions of tonnes of iron sands for export to Asia and pay just 1-5% of the value of the resource in royalties to the NZ Govt.

- Very few jobs would be created for coastal residents as operations are entirely water based.

- Much of the permitted area is a direct overlay of the only habitat for the critically endangered Maui's Dolphin. With just 55 dolphins remaining, seabed mining would make extinction of the species a certainty.

Copy Cat by Jim Phillips

A tribute to Greg Noll and Mickey Dora that’s meant to be ridden. The outline of the board is pure 60’s with a pulled in nose and hips back of center. The board features 50/50 rails from nose to tail with the famous long step/hump deck accented by a slight chine to the deck rail. The bottom contours are very simple giving this board nice drive and projection out of turns and a clean trim spot about center. Go clean, clear volan or throw some pigment on it – either way grab your trunks and a bar of wax.

- Materials: US Blanks or Blair Polyurethane Foam.
- Stringer Configuration: 3/8” cedar is standard
- Fin: Malibu Classic if you’d like or Miss Lucy



Jim Phillips Custom Surfboards

Walkifornia

Make Videos & Music for Walkifornia from Ryan Commons on Vimeo.
http://www.walkifornia.com/

Rats | Aaron Cervantes

Rats! from Thomas Green on Vimeo.
Aaron Cervantes surfing 2 sessions on his 9'6 Cy's Aquatic Almond in Newport this November.
Video+Edit by Thomas Green
Music: "Money" by The Drums

American Tintype

American Tintype from Matt Morris Films on Vimeo.
After a personal tragedy, Harry Taylor discovered a passion for the 150-year-old craft of tintype photography.

MattMorrisFilms[at]gmail.com
www.MattMorrisFilms.com
facebook.com/MattMorrisFilms
twitter.com/MattMorrisFilms

Directed, Produced, Shot, and Edited by Matt Morris | Featuring Harry Taylor | Executive Producers David Ford, Stu Pollard, and Mary Pergola Parent | Composer Hanan Townshend | Music Engineer Kelly Donnelly | Musicians Hanan Townshend, James Gradone | Production Sound Benedict R. Fancy | Sound Editor Casey Langfelder | Sound Mixer Scott R. Lewis | Colorist Andrew Francis | D.I. Producer Mike Dillon | D.I. Assistant Producer Brandie Konopasek | Title Design Kaya Thomas |

EFILM Digital Laboratories
Method Design
Skywalker Sound

PSYCHO RACER | "THE CARIBLANCO"

PSYCHO RACER "THE CARIBLANCO" from JUANCHOtalvaro on Vimeo.
"THE CARIBLANCO" is a Beach Motorcycle
Designed & Costume Fabricated by:
Arnau Sanjuan & TAK

Costa Rica Brand Build:
Psycho Racer & Psycho Choppers
more info:
info.psychoracer@gmail.com
www.costaricahotrods.com

Filmed & Edited by:
Juan Diego Otalvaro
http://juanchotalvaro.com/

Driver & Surfer:
Moritz Müller

Music by:
© The Offspring
© Sufjan Stevens
© Shark Island

Sample taken from:
© Point Break:
Bodhi (Patrick Swayze):
"We stand for something, to those dead souls that are inching their way on the freeways in their metal coffins - We show them! the human sprit is still alive."

9'6 Trimulux from Bing

Picking up a custom 9'6 Trimulux from Bing Surfboards, May 2012 from robin york on Vimeo.
This video tells the story of CA based surfer Robin York, from Munich, Germany ordering his first custom single fin from Bing Surfboards, a legendary CA shaping label. The video offers a short interview with Matt Calvani, the Head Shaper at Bing Surfboards, and a look into Matt's shaping bay as he talks through the board's design. Notice the nod to Robin's Bavarian roots in the detailed Bavarian flag airbrush on the underside of the deck!
The film is shot and edited by Kay Madsen, a German surfer, cinematographer and editor also based in LA.

Thanks so much, Kay Madsen, for all the help in filming and editing this short portrait. You're a hero! And a huge thanks to Margaret Yao Calvani, General Manager at Bing Surfboards for inviting us down, to Kyle Chambers for his awesome photos and of course, to Matt Calvani for the incredible board you made me!

Robin York, Senior Editor
Blue Surf and Travel Magazine
http://www.bluemag.eu/

Kay Madsen
Cinematographer and Editor
www.madsenfilm.de

Yuta Sezutsu | InnerViews by Korduroy Tv

Yuta Sezutsu - InnerViews from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
Not many people are aware of the lasting devastation and precarious state of Japan's Fukashima Nuclear Plant because the country's officials have been tight-lipped since last year's devastating tsunami. Japanese surfers are often left wondering if the act of surfing is causing them to irreversible harm.

Residing in the surf town Kamakura, Japan near Tokyo, Yuta Sezutsu is perhaps Japan's best longboarder for his age. Quietly sliding down points and reefs around the world, Yuta has made a name for himself in the international longboard community and possesses one the most refined longboard styles we've ever seen. In this episode of Inner-Views presented by VSTR, Yuta talks to us about living with radiation and the changing state of Japanese surf culture.

Produced by
Cyrus Sutton

Camera/Edit
Cyrus Sutton
James Campbell

Archival Stills
Pero

Music
"She Likes Motorcycle"
Gabby & Lopez

Roger Hall | 9ft Hot Curl

Roger Hall, committed , fearless and finless on his 9ft Hot Curl.

www.surfline.co.nz


A craftsman who loves to experiment, a great combination that leads to great results.

in, The Alley Fish Fry

The Bay

The Bay from Andrew Gough on Vimeo.
Matt Chojnacki

www.chonoski.blogspot.com

The Waxhead made the journey from his residing home in Sydney to spend some time designing a few new surfboards with Bob Mctavish. The board in question here is a new creation which borrows its template off one of Bobs personal boards from 1966.

Slightly longer and sleeker at 9'5 x 22 1/2" with less hip than the typical involvement style boards, it suited the hollow waist high peelers that The Pass had to offer.

MN-yuta

MN-yuta from MAGICNUMBER on Vimeo.

ONDE NOSTRE | 16mm Film

ONDE NOSTRE is a movie about italian surfers and italian waves. It is also the first to be shot in 16mm. We filmed it on a small budget and with an even smaller crew - the two of us - and released it in 2010. Luca Merli & Matteo Ferrari

THE FULL MOVIE. ENGLISH SUBTITLES.
BLOCK10 PRODUCTION |
BY LUCA MERLI AND MATTEO FERRARI

RIDERS:
THOMAS CRAVAREZZA
ALESSANDRO PONZANELLI
PIERPAOLO PITO GIACHERO
DAVID PECCHI
LORENZO CASTAGNA

EDITED BY MARCO FERRARA AND LUCA MERLI
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND CALLIGRAPHY BY LUCA BARCELLONA 

The first Italian surf movie shot in 16mm in the winter of 2010.

Out West...

out west… from Dean Darby on Vimeo.
surf sliders: Mark Matisons & Jed Petley
music by: http://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com check 'em out!
song: "Garage Liddiard"
intro/outro "Sam Cherry's last shot"