Congrats to World Tour rookie, Nat Young on his non-rookie like behavior and subsequent runner up finish at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach! Impressive!
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Cardiff by the Sea’s Devon Howard rides a Tyler Surfboards 9’6″ Double Stepdeck, with 10″ 4A Greenough single-fin. The outline of this board was inspired by those being ridden by Nat Young, Bob McTavish, Russell Hughes, Peter Drouyn, and Midget Farrelly in the 1967 surf film Hot Generation, by Paul Witzig. The Double Stepdeck is a heavy, traditional longboard shaped by Tyler Hatzikian, glassed with 10 oz. Volan, however the scooped out nose and tail deck areas allow for the board to flex and twist through sections. Watch how the board bends and flexes as Devon steers it in and around sections to maintain optimum trim speed.
The Surfing for Life Foundation continues traveling to surf shops around the country to talk about the importance of being pro-active in the fight against cancer. Tom Brown, executive director of the Surfing for Life Foundation, sends his heartfelt thanks to all of the many supporters around the globe who continue sending notes of support, encouragement and gratitude.
SFL continues to move forward with their mission of  … More