South Africa has spent some serious time in the spotlight in recent weeks, and big-wave tamer Grant “Twiggy” Baker’s been basking in its golden glow.
When Universal Studios invited Surfline to South Africa to check out the filming of Blue Crush 2 in June, the last guy we expected to see lounging around on set was Twig.
He sat down for a chat with us then and has since caught a couple World Cup games, became an honorary Springbok and helped cheer fellow Saffa Jordy Smith to victory in J-Bay  … Details
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GRINDTV NEWSWIRE via ASP: PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Oaxaca/Mexico (Tuesday, July 20, 2010) – Brazilians Denis Tihara (BRA), 25, and Junior Faria (BRA), 23, led competitors through massive 10-to-12 foot (3-4 metre) surf at the iconic Mexican Pipeline by posting perfect 10-point rides at the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 4-Star Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido.
After running eight heats of the Round of 64 throughout the morning, today’s action saw Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido organizers put the event on hold until this evening to capitalize on the return of ideal winds while running four more heats to close out the day.
Denis Tihara posted … Details
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Four hours from the nearest surf, 4,000 feet above sea level and four decades removed from the days when he was known as Mr. Pipeline for deep and daring tube rides at one of the world’s most treacherous wave spots, Gerry Lopez shouldered a board beneath ponderosa pines on his way to the banks of the Deschutes River.
He might have made his name and reputation along Oahu’s North Shore — and in Hollywood, where he appeared in cult films, including “Conan the Barbarian” with Arnold Schwarzenegger — but Lopez has made another life here in the Cascades the past 15 years …Â Details
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In Hawaii, tradition runs deep. From upholding the hula to barbecues with family and Primo’s on the beach with friends, we take our history seriously in the islands. But of the many pastimes that we hold dear, China Uemura’s and 88 Tee’s Annual Longboard Classic is one of our favorites. This year, Primo Beer is proud to announce their role in the contest as the event’s presenting sponsor.
Held at Queens in Waikiki on July 22-25, the event is one of the finest examples of surfers coming together under the sun for a good cause. “Primo has been a part of Hawaii for decades,†said Primo’s brand manager Kyle Wortham. “And so has China’s Longboard Classic. It’s great to see these two uniquely Hawaiian pastimes coming together to celebrate the spirit of surfing in Hawaii … Details
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