Gene Cooper | GARAGE RATS 1977

Gene Cooper - "Found a photo of my friend Rick and I from 1977. Rick was a technical adviser, glasser, and ding repairer during the filming of Big Wednesday. When he wasn’t on location we worked on the boards in his garage."

"Boards shown include a couple of our personal hulls, assorted movie prop boards, and the beautiful cambered balsa gun I’m leaning on which was shaped by R. Dick."

in, Cooperfish Surfboards

Plywood Fins - Surf Sufficient

Plywood Fins - Surf Sufficient from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
After dropping ninety bucks on a set of fins for his new Tomo, Cyrus decided to save some money and make his own set of side fins for a widow-maker style 6'3" he made with Jon Wegener. Making your own fins is easier than you'd think. Simply follow the instructions in this episode of Surf Sufficient and you'll surprised at the results. Let us know if you give this tutorial a try or if you have any questions/comments by posting in the comments box.

*A general ratio is 10 drops catalyst to every 1 ounce of polyester resin, but it varies on humidity and temperature.

Host
Cyrus Sutton

Camera/Edit
James Campbell

Song
"Beachcomber"
The Pomegranates
Courtesy of Triple Nine Music

© Korduroy 2012

Jim Phillips and the PIG.

"Steven sent me this via surfapig@live.com: hey Mike, here is my 9'6 pig Jim Phillips shaped for me recently, not my first swine...but for my palette this is the most savory in the delicatessen loose off the rear, and stable in 4th gear. 

Steven

you can not fuck with Jim Phillips."

in, Surf A Pig

Balsa Z Chip by Tyler Hatzikian

Photos from "B" in, The Big Slide

Immersion

A film by Tim Bonython.

Triple Out

 

TRIPLE OUT

"California host some of the mushiest waves suited for longboards. Many of the worlds coastline is laced with beachbreak or steeper conditions. California is unique, its no wonder traditional style thrives here. People see the DYNAMIC FOIL PROTOTYPES and are intimidated by sleekness. Prototypes Surfar are inspired by transitional design and built for advanced conditions carving turn and stretch trimming critical sections. For longboard spots you need to trim through flatter sections, and turn to redirect the glide I created NEW SERIES FOR SOUP SURF: combines defined foil, with reasonable dimensions to create what I call "Phil's rocket to the moon." I am currently shaping in the 22+ / 9'6 + range for the classic dogs and cats seeded around these California conditions.
Alternative to trim-less hog noseriders, more cruise element than progressive gH prototypes. Future classic, trim approach ARCH back assault weapon finding trim in slanted surf, bring classic style into modern speed and dont be afraid to walk."

CALIFORNIA CUSTOMS

"Spring is near! Time to get out of here. Ive nearly completed all the custom orders placed and plan on building out some stock for while Im gone. See here for updates on any extra boards available just before my departure. I recommend coming in and seeing them for yourself. A picture reflects the outline. But where the uniqueness to custom boards lie is in the varying rail shapes, bottom contours and rocker. You have to feel it under your arm. Each board is very different and suited for assorted riders and waves. I am always creating new outlines. But the basic principles are the same. Its the DYNAMIC elements that activate the outline. You have to really feel handshaped boards in the flesh. Although I try to highlight features in the photos.When you see angular photos showing foils, rails rocker etc. I leave march 26. All must be sold before. What is left goes into stores where you pay retail price. Ill post a stock list soon. . ."

in, Gato Heroi

Sunshine Stories: Matt & Margaret Calvani (behind the scenes of Bing Surfboards)

Sunshine Stories recently published a story about the lives of Matt & Margaret Calvani of Bing Surfboards. Here are a few peeks into their arricle, for the full story click here.

in, Bing Surfboards

RAD Surfing by Dane Peterson

DP from Andrew Gough on Vimeo.
Not your ordinary human , Dane Peterson gets his fair share of peelers.




Film and Edit - Andrew Gough
www.andrewgough.blogspot.com



Art- Rafe Delaney
http://ayto.tumblr.com/

Waste to Waves

Korduroy Tv - "As surfers, hopefully we are all aware that the boards we use for our oceanic enjoyment “are one of the most toxic vehicles in action sports.” Waste to Waves is creating a way for old, broken, or unused boards to be recycled into new foam blanks by Marko foam. By simply dropping your old board off to a Waste to Waves receptacle at a participating surf shop, you are ensuring that your board won’t end up in the landfill. Check em out! For more, check out sustainablesurf.org or wastetowaves.org"

and Marko Foam Blanks

Somewhere in Central America - February 2012 from High Seas Films on Vimeo.
Mikey DeTemple, somewhere in Central America.
Filmed: Lisa Myers/Taylor Bonin - Edit: Mikey DeTemple
Song: Mr. Little Jeans - The Suburbs

Bird Huffman - Innerviews

Bird Huffman - Innerviews from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
For those who know him, Bird Huffman has become synonymous with surf culture and the surfboard in San Diego. Growing up on the beaches of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Sunset Cliffs, Bird's knowledge and connections to the legends in the southern San Diego area like Skip Frye, Steve Lis, Bill Caster, and more are undeniable.

He has also amassed one of the most incredible collections of surfboards, which hang from the rafters at his surf shop "Bird's Surf Shed." Each board has it's own unique story behind it, which Bird will happily share with you as you stare in awe at the various pieces of our sport's history.

Also, as host of FM94/9's Authentic Surf Report, you may recognize Bird's voice as he shares what he feels is a surf report similar to what one of your buddies would share with you, rather than an embellished, over-promising report.

In this episode of Innerviews, Bird candidly shares what it was like growing up in southern San Diego, and how he views the state of surfing right now.
http://birdssurfshed.com/

Camera/Edit:
James Campbell

Music:
"Redheaded Girl"
Tijuana Panthers



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The Bush Pig

Mike Connor's 9ft hollow wooden Bush Pig is now complete and hanging in the new Lennox Heads surf museum.

http://michealconnorwoodwork.com.au

in, Wooden Surfboards

15th Annual Single Fin Festival Burleigh Heads

15th Annual Single Fin Festival Burleigh Heads from Billabong on Vimeo.

Almond Shop | 3-Year Anniversary

"This week marks the 3-year anniversary of our home base here on Old Newport Blvd. These last few years have flown by… yet I can hardly remember life before the “Almond Shop”. We’re so thankful for all of the support, encouragement and loyalty. Without it we’d just have a weird room with surfboards in it.. and we probably would have given up long ago. The shop has been, and continues to be, a great venue for us to display the wares of our efforts and to have a dialogue with anyone who finds their way to our front-door. We’ve been blessed by a tremendous number of people, but I specifically want to thank the guys for sticking with it through the highs and lows and not always vanishing into thin air when the waves get good. So, year 4 is dedicated to Jeffrey, Taylor, Cameron, Griffin and Gully. Thanks, Dave."

Illustration by Cameron Oden

in, Almond Surfboards

Tyler Warren Portrait

Tyler Warren Portrait from James Tull on Vimeo.
A freethinking man of the ocean, Tyler Warren possesses a rare approach to wave sliding; unparalleled, distinct. His surfing is subtle, yet simultaneously loud.


Tyler let us into his life for half a day. Watch him surf, shape an asymmetrical board, and cruise in his art studio.


Thank you Tyler for sharing.
Thank you Brooks at We Love Creativity for setting up the interview.
Music / The Growlers - Sea Lion Goth Blues


Film / Edit - James Tull
Interview / Brooks Sterling
Canon 7d / 16-35 2.8 / 50 1.8 / 100-300
Final Cut Pro / After Effects


http://www.jamestull.com

http://www.welovecreativity.com

Pillage & Plunder

   
Pillage & Plunder from Nathan Oldfield on Vimeo.
A collaboration brought to you by the salty buccaneers of trim at The Critical Slide Society and the master foam mowers at Thomas Surfboards. Featuring the slidal tendencies of Jake Bowrey, Jacob Stuth, Little Man & Thomas Bexon. Documenting the making and sliding of the TCSS x Thomas Surfboards Pillage Model.

For more TCSS goodness please visit www.thecriticalslidesociety.com & www.criticalslidesociety.blogspot.com/ & for more about Thomas Surfboards please visit www.thomassurfboards.com/ & www.surfersgarden.blogspot.com.au/

Edit: Nathan Oldfield www.nathanoldfield.com
Camera: Tom Woods www.stsurfimages.com
Titles: Paul Butterworth & Kyle Downes
Music: 'What A Pleasure' by Beach Fossils
www.myspace.com/beachfossils

Thanks for watching.
www.lookandsea.blogspot.com/

More rad shots from Jack Belli

photos by Jack Belli

rider: JJ Wessel

in, Captain Fin

"All Good Things..." by Deus Bali

All good things come full circle. In the 60’s, there were the “belly boards” made out of foam and fiberglass with glassed in skegs or fins. Good fun for all that took a lay… In the 70’s and 80’s, we saw the rise of the “boogie board” made from softer foam, or as we now know it, the sponge. When you realized there was something better, you rose to the occasion or to your feet and started to surf… Well, my good friends, we here at Deus have resurrected, the “belly board”, bringing it full circle. We put our collective heads together with our resident shaper and good mate, Chris Garrett, and started churning out “belly boards” for all to …

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Vintage Car

"so eco-nomical"

in, Surfers Garden

"The Tyler Warren Experiments"

Build Worldwide in association with J. Smart Films is proud to present the offical release of "The Tyler Warren Experiments" film trailer and website.

To view - please go to www.thetylerwarrenexperiments.com


The Trailer: http://vimeo.com/32592565

LONGBOARD CLASSIC LESSONS - "JOEL TUDOR" - ART OF LONGBOARDING 3

Joel Tudor and Alex Knost surf Malibu

Joel Tudor speaks out on the unique flavors of Malibu and is joined by Alex Knost for a fun surf with the masses.

Custom Killer

ZACHERY ENTHUSIAST FROM THE EAST RECEIVES CUSTOM KILLER

in, Gato Heroi

Huge boards from Big Cam by Wooden Surfboards

"Cameron enjoying the ride and the wide eyed looks he gets as he heads off down the line."



"There is not a more passionate wooden board rider that big Cam Byram and his wife Trish. He has quite a quiver of wooden boards. 12ft , 14ft and 18ft Tom Wegeners for sure. Plus an 18ft and 21ft Bill Wallace toothpicks."



"Trish is not afraid to mix it with the crowds when she has to."

for full article click here

in, Wooden Surfboards

Danny Hess Handplanes from Mollusk Surf Shop on Vimeo.
Danny discusses the evolution of his handplanes and characteristics of the Moon, Pin, and Wing Swallow tail models.


Director: Yuji Wantanabe
Camera: Jack Halloway
Production: John McCambridge and Travis Becker


http://store.mollusksurfshop.com/collections/bodysurfing/products/hess-handplane
http://hesssurfboards.com/
http://woodshopsf.com/

ROB MACHADO: BOARD EAT BOARD

BING LEVITATOR: Mick Rodgers

BING LEVITATOR: Mick Rodgers from Kyle Chambers on Vimeo.
Mick Rodgers trying out the new BING LEVITATOR shaped by Matt Calvani.

Locations:
Encinitas, CA
Oceanside, CA


Music: The Cure "Lullaby Remix"

Korduroy 2.0

Korduroy 2.0 Trailer from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
After many months of development the new Korduroy is right around the corner. We now have the new site up running and will share the beta version with all of you very soon. In the meantime check out this little trailer Cy and the boys put together.
New Korduroy 2.0 Features:
- All New Interface - Clean, intuitive styling will make surfing through posts, shows, items and beyond a clean, in-trim experience.
- Makers - We are featuring an eclectic collection of individuals who are shaping surf and diy culture with their hands via design, craft, filmmaking, photography, board building and music. Many will have a their own blogs, galleries and stores to share their unique perspectives with you daily
- The List - Is an interactive directory of surf culture consisting of weekly top 10 lists determined by  our Facebook fans. You can then rearrange each list's order and vote on and off things you think should be included or left off.
- New Video Series - The next couple of months will see the unveiling of a couple new series on Korduroy featuring new kinds of content.
-New Store - Will feature a curated collection of items we dig.
Narration:
Janet Cao
Brittany Susko
Written/Directed:
Cyrus Sutton
Animation Assistance:
Erik Derman
Reis Paluso
Music:
"Boys With Toys"
Gap Mangione
These are the Breaks (12 Sampled Selections from the Ubiquity Vaults)
www.ubiquityrecords.com

Birdwatching With A Brown Microwave Television by Michael Kew

Birdwatching With A Brown Microwave Television. from Michael Kew on Vimeo.
Dane Reynolds in California on February 2, 2012, on two Brown Microwave Television single-finned surfboards shaped by Alex Knost.
Film/Edit: Michael Kew.
Song: "Battle" by Johnny McCann.johnnymccann.blogspot.com
c 2012 Peathead Publishing.peathead.blogspot.com

Sweden BING dealer, "6/5/4 Sverige"

Sweden dealer, 6/5/4 Sverige, located in Stockholm, Sweden is now accepting 2012 orders for a new shipment of Bing Surfboards.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get a brand new Bing!

654 Sverige AB

Nytorgsgatan 27

Stockholm

E-mail: sales@654.se

Phone: 08-6404 654

in, Bing Surfboards

Familiar Faces | Sea Movies by Korduroy tv

Familiar Faces - Sea Movies from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.
Burch, Cy and Friends slide on some familiar faces in San Diego one chilly morning this January.

Camera/Edit
Erik Derman

Music
"Firefly"
The Blank Tapes

Surfers
Ryan Burch
Cyrus Sutton
Bryce Frees

©Korduroy 2012

Some Messy Leftovers From Tracking By Deus ex Machina

some messy leftovers from tracking from Deus ex Machina on Vimeo.

PHIL EDWARDS

Amazing Hollow Wood Fish by Jon Wegener

"5'10'' Paulownia, Sequoia.
This board took a while to make, but came out great."

in, Wegener's Finless Frontier