In This Issue

FIRST LIGHT

"You can go your own way!."
-Legendary band of yesteryear FLEETWOOD MAC.

SEEING STARS

Can Nick Gornall take bodyboarding's aerial antics to a higher level?  Keep your eyes peeled for a video of Nick that will make you think twice on what can be done on a bodyboard.

THERE & BACK

With 15,000 kilometres covered by each of their loyal vehicles, or the equivalent of three trip's from Sydney to Perth apiece, 5000 litres of fuel burnt, one flat tyre, 143 toile stops and, thankfully, not a single wild creature harmed in the whole ordeal - When Chris James, Matt Young, Damien Martin and Cade Sharp hit the road, they did it properly.

LOCALS ONLY

The Teahupo'o boyz crew hurl themselves into the future of paddle-in surfing at Tahiti's awe-inspiring slab.

DEAD PERFECT

Riding the flawless wave hidden in the unforgiving African desert.

BOARD GUIDE 2012

Inside are all the dimensions, details, features and recommendations of this year's best boards, coming to you from the most knowledgeable sources possible: the riders and the shapers. - Enjoy finding your next ride.  

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