To tie off our summer, we headed down to the local boat launch and invited our friends.
Thanks to Austin Christopher for facilitating the day with the idea.
Also thanks to the riders!
‘When the time comes and you’re pushed to the limit, no one will be there to help you—it’s up to you and you alone’
With the ever-growing possibility of a supercharged El Niño headed to the West Coast and Hawaii, big-wave surfers and weekend warriors alike are gearing up for what could be a winter of epic proportions. And while the big swells may be months away, now is the time to get ready for the wave of your life—and the wipeouts and hold downs that coincide with big surf. With that in mind, we hit up professional surfer and North Shore of Oahu lifeguard Dave Wassel for some tips on how to hold your breath longer. His response was eye opening and full of the candor we expect from one of the world’s premier big-wave surfers. Here’s what he had to say: … More
Johannes Pistrol rides the Steinerne Rinne from Goinger Halt, July 2014. The upper section from the summit down to the upper rinne is relatively straight forward, albeit slightly exposed. The lower section contains the hardest and the most futuristic riding. Johannes didn’t clear all sections but this attempt is the most I have seen ridden so far.
Following in Arbor’s tradition of graphics collaborations with prolific artists, the 2015 Relapse features photography from Venice, CA based artist, Sawa. Known for her travel documentary, “Get Her!”, and years of work with the Suicide Girls, Sawa specializes in documenting alternative expressions of beauty featuring unique pin-up girls from around the world. Take a behind-the-scenes look at Sawa’s shoot with Scottish model Julie K, aka “Lass”