Friday, March 29, 2013

Same Story... Different Perspective

These guys are nuts, even by todays standards... Check them out:


the real big wednesday(outside pipeline)very rare clip

supertonesurf Uploaded on Aug 12, 2006
(the first surfers to ride outside pipeline)ricky grigg, mike stang and greg noll.ricky grigg gets the wave of the day.from the surf movie blue surf-ari, a very rare flim from the 60's

Third Reef Pipeline - 1964

Lucas Ávila Búrigo Surfers: Greg Noll & Mike Stange

Greg Noll and Gerry Lopez talks about Bob Mctavish

Here's a good little story about the transition from longboarding to shortboarding from Da Bull and Jerry... Check it out:


Greg Noll on Bob Mctavish at Sunset Beach


Jason Blewitt Uploaded on Jan 26, 2010
Greg Noll talks about the effect of Bob Mctavish's day at Sunset Beach when he rode the shortest board ever ridden at that point in time.

Gerry Lopez on Mctavish Sunset ride

Jason Blewitt Uploaded on Feb 4, 2010
Gerry talks about Bob Mctavish's first wave at Sunset Beach on that shorter board.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

George Greenough .... He's One Cool Cat... By Eric Cedeno



This is what I found out about him on http://en.wikipedia.org

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


George Greenough is an innovative surfer and cinematographer from Santa Barbara, California who now resides in Byron Bay in New South Wales,Australia. He was born to a wealthy family but despised its trappings and spent most of his time in the ocean. Greenough is best known for creating the modern surfboard fin. He altered the design from a wide-based, cumbersome keel to a more powerful and efficient dolphin fin-like foil.
In the 1960s Greenough's equipment was distinctly different from the longboard design of the day, and he rode short kneeboards under 5' 5" and air mattresses regularly. He is credited as being the best mat rider ever, and still surfs the unique waveriding craft. His most famous board was a fiberglass spoon using only small amounts of buoyant foam, shaped kneeboard he christened "Velo". Greenough is also known as a genius level inventor and the master of fiberglass engineering, design, and construction, having used the material to build surfboards, camera housings, and boats.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Greenough released two feature films The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun and Crystal Voyager. His footage above and below the water were personally selected by the members of Pink Floyd as the imagery for their "Echoes" film after the group saw Crystal Voyager, which used the Pink Floyd track as the music for the final sequence of the movie. Greenough is also featured in an early scene in Bruce Brown's surf film The Endless Summer.



Check out some footage from his films:


Crystal Voyager (1973)


ALSSurfProductions Uploaded on Dec 5, 2009
A 10-minute editing of one of my favorite surf films, shot by the creative and talented George Greenough. Great soundtrack including "Echoes" by Pink Floyd, and other songs by G. Wayne Thomas and Bobby Gibbert

Crystal Voyager 1973. Filmed, written and narrated by surfer, photographer and filmmaker George Greenough. Directed by David Elfick.


Band of Frequencies - All I've Found (film by George Greenough)


lowpressurevision Published on Jun 17, 2012
Innovation and inspiration trickles down through generations and when the pioneers collaborate in a cross generational project there is a timeless spark that reverberates through the ether. Band of Frequencies have been cultivating those sparks through a long term collaboration with one of the greatest legends of oceanic cinematography and surf craft design, George Greenough.

Georges seminal surf film 'The Inner Most Limits of Pure Fun' influenced a whole generation of filmmakers. It was filmed in the late 1960's and featured the first ever footage taken from inside the tube, giving surfers and non-surfers alike the unique perspective from the inside out on film. George captured those shots on his own hand crafted, custom made waterproof housing for an ex army issue 16mm film camera. He filmed whilst riding either his handcrafted high-tech 'Spoon' surf craft called 'Velo' or an inflatable surf mat.

The Innermost Limits film also documents the shortening of surfboards due to Georges surfing and design influence and features the first examples of his flexible high aspect ratio surfboard fins (as seen in this clip) modeled off fish fins that revolutionised modern surfboard performance and surfing period. He went on to film for Hollywoods 'Big Wednesday', created 'Crystal Voyager' and also collaborated with Pink Floyd on 'Echoes' that was used as part of their groundbreaking live show for years.

Shannon Sol Carroll and Band of Frequencies have worked with George Greenough creating soundtracks for two short films, 'Deep Tube Riding' and Wipeout', over the last two years which then lead to this collaboration for the bands latest single 'All I've Found'. The film was cut and edited by George himself and features previously unreleased footage from his archives filmed in Australia and California in the late 60's.

Having just recently previewed the film clip down the Californian coast as part of the TransparentSea Voyage (transparentseavoyage.com) and at the North Shore Surf Film Festival in Hawaii, Band of Frequencies are stoked to be officially releasing it Worldwide for your pleasure and edification.


All I've found: Lyrics by S. S. Carroll

I'm on the road I'm on the move,
Nothing to gain, nothing to lose
If I don't go now I'll never know

Wind in my hair ease my mind
Leave my troubles way behind
If I don't go now I'll never know

All I've found
I've found through pushing on
Rise again and move beyond
And this journey never ends.

Spinning wheels, spinning tunes
Bring me life. Bring me truth
If I don't go now I'll never know

Nothing is gonna hold me back
Freedom calls me off the beaten track
If I don't go now I'll never know

All I've found
I've found through pushing on
Rise again and move beyond
For this journey never ends.

We're onward bound
Yeah we're bound to evolve
As these wheels do revolve
Will you ride with me my friend

Oh this journey never ends
Will you ride with me my friend
Who knows what's around the next bend.

Credits:
Shannon Sol Carroll - Guitar & Lead Vocal
Oj Newcomb - Bass & BV
Mark Henman - Drums & BV

Written by Shannon Sol Carroll & Band of Frequencies
Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Jeff Lovejoy @ Blackbox Recording
Co-Produced by Oj Newcomb & Sol Carroll

Film clip by George Greenough

A limited edition 'All I've Found' EP with a frame grab of Greenough on the front cover is available for a short time only at switch-foot.com

It's also available to download at:
lowpressureproductions.bandcamp.com/albu­m/all-ive-found-ep

Stay informed about Band of Freq's future movements via:
www.bandoffrequencies.com & facebook.com/bandoffrequencies

Monday, March 25, 2013

Sunday Sunday Sunday Surf Surf Surf With X-Man the Great! 3-24-13... By Eric Cedeno

I could tell today just wasn't as good as yesterday when I was standing at the top of the hill to check it out, but there were three reasons that made me want to paddle out. (1) It was nice and sunny with just a few people out surfing, (2) I remembered to bring the new 6'4" Lost board that I haven't ridden yet and the one that sealed the deal was (3) I had my own Surf Photographer with me "X-Man the Great!"

Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By Eric Cedeno
 I had four boards in my Honda Element (1) 7'10" Noserider, 7'4" Hybrid, 6'10" mini log and the new 6'4" Lost board. I grabbed both the 6'10" mini log and the new 6'4" Lost board and headed down to the sand to suit up while X-man set up the photo gear. He was using a Canon 7D on a tripod and really captured the day. The surf was all over the place and it was hard to be in the right spot at the right time. Then I'd look down the line and see a good one and I knew more would come.

Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man 
I pretty much had the place to my self. I know there was two or three other people out there, but there was plenty of room for everyone...
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
 The back wash was really heavy and sometimes it would really give you a kicking. I managed to pull this one off and made it all the way in...
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
 Another nice wave calling me over there...
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
Eric Cedeno Surfing Ave A, Redondo Beach 3-24-13 Photo By X-Man
 I rode the new lost board for about an hour then switched over to the 6'10" just to take the PEPSI Challenge. All in all I had a good time and was stoked to finally ride the new Lost board. It was super fast and felt good. The 6'10" made it easier to get into the wave earlier, but it was harder to duck dive (I knew that was going to happen). I'm really looking forward to trying it out on some better shaped waves soon. Hopefully I'll have X-man the Great there to take some more pictures of me in action... I'll keep you posted!


Sunday, March 24, 2013

A Bunch of Rights to Myself..By Eric Cedeno

3-23-13

I waited for the morning high tide to drop a little before I headed down to the beach. I couldn't find any parking at Topaz so i headed south and parked at Avenue A. The surf had really calmed down from the day before and I was surprised at how strong the offshore wind was blowing. I had a few board to choose from. I thought I had grabbed the 6' 4" new Lost board when I loaded up, but I grabbed my 6'4" Mel Machine instead. I ended up taking out my 6'10" mini log again. It felt like the right board for today. I suited up and made my way down the ramp and to the sand. I jogged north towards Knob Hill where I found a hole where a good right was consistently breaking. I was surprised no one else was surfing it. I had it all to myself. I caught a few in and outs and had a really good time by myself. I heard that Manhattan was firing and hoped that the surf would stick around for another day. I guess I'll find out tomorrow...

Monday, March 11, 2013

Friday 3-1-13... By Eric Cedeno

Friday 3-1-13

I was off to a slow start. I guess you could say I was on “Island Time” or vacation mode for some reason that I can’t explain. I checked the surf online and it seemed to say things would be small and would only get smaller as the day went on.

It was a nice warm sunny morning and I did a few things around the house before loading up my car with a few boards (9’0 longboard, 7’ Dewey Weber feather fastback, 6’10” mini log, 6’4” New Lost board). I even made some fresh juice to take with me for the drive to the beach because I'm still eating and drinking more of the healthier stuff when I can.

I pulled into the little parking lot that had a bunch of open spots and saw a few other surfers coming and going. I put a quarter in the meter and watch the electronic parking meter gauge turn from red to green and display 15 minutes. I took off my sweat shirt and stood on the little wall that separated the sidewalk from the dirt and succulent ivy on the slopes that covered the side of the hill down to the beach strand.

There were a few guys out next to the drain. The ocean surface was calm and rolly, there was hardly any wind and a few pelicans taking turns dive bombing fish.  A few smaller seals were out surfing too. A clean set rolled up north of the drain and a seal caught it as the wave pitched out and spit. Most of the waves barreled up, some looked makeable and others just looked like fun.

3-1-13 Photo By Eric Cedeno
I suited up and pulled my 9’0” out of my car. I figured with the rising tide thing might slow down more and a longboard would just make it all easier. Around 9:30 am I loaded up the parking meter with a big handful of quarters that gave me three hours of freedom. Another surfer must’ve seen the same wave I saw and was also heading over to the north side of the drain. I quickly paddled out and was glad the sun was out, because the water was still pretty chilly. The surf ranged from knee high to over head. I was really surprised that there weren’t more people out and took full advantage of it all. I caught a bunch of quick tube rides, some on the nose where I’d come out all speedy and hit a little floater. I had a blast. It would’ve been cooler to have a photographer there to shoot the action, but well I’ll take what I can get. For the most part there were only one or two other guys out near me at any one time and I was in the groove. Sometimes I’d catch two waves out of a three wave set! It just felt good to get wet and finally relax for a bit. The wind starting picking up a little around noon and I got out about a half hour later. 

Saturday 3-2-13
I went right back to Burnout around 9:00 am but no dice. The size was there, but the shape wasn’t.
You should’ve been here yesterday … (Like I was)


Sunday, March 10, 2013

Shaping School is Shaping You Up for Success...

Somehow I surfed my way through the internet and found this little gem at http://shapersupply.com/pages/surfboard-shaping-lessons ... Check it out:


Shaping School™

Shaping School™ was created by Shaper Supply Co to offer introductory surfboard shaping lessons to the general public. No longer do you have to go through the difficult task of finding a seasoned mentor and years of sweeping up floors to get in a shaping bay. For nearly the price of a brand new production board, Shaping School™ provides the student with all the materials, tools, and live instruction necessary to create a surfboard. Upon completion, the surfboard you shaped is yours to keep, and the lesson provides you the ability to shape additional surfboards on your own.

Shaper Supply Co's state-of-the-art surfboard manufacturing facility allows you to personally work with experienced shapers to shape a surfboard from start to finish. Unlike the learning curve in becoming and experienced surfer, a high-end surfboard can be shaped the first time with our oversight. Student and instructor will work one-on-one through all phases of the design and construction of a surfboard, using both traditional and modern tools, techniques and materials.

We have learned that there is nothing more rewarding than entering the water with a personally hand-built board. This, to us, is truly the essence of the surfing experience. With all the mass production of surfboards on the rise Shaping School™ wishes to keep tradition alive by teaching individuals how to craft their own surfboards. We are passionate about surfcraft and want to inspire you to shape a functional, high-end surfboard. Shaping your own board and then surfing it is one of the best experiences you can have, and this will open the way to for you to enjoy the rewards of creating your own surfboards.

Price & Schedule


Shaping Lesson
$699

  • One-on-one professional instruction to shape a surfboard from a foam blank.
  • Covers surfboard design, shaping bay, tool selection and safety, rough shaping, rail design, fine-tuning, and finish-sanding.
  • Once your board is shaped, we then professionally glass it for you.
  • Includes custom logo - you provide the artwork.
  • Course requires approx. 4-5 hours (can be booked in 2 sessions if necessary).
  • +$75 for boards 7'0" to 8'6". +$150 for longboards over 9'0". +$300 most SUPs.
  • No hidden charges - course cost will result in a complete board.
Shaping Bay Rental
$25/hour

  • Full use of our professional shaping bays.
  • Includes use of all equipment and tools.
  • Update total hours in cart.

    Monthly Membership
    $349/month

    • Unlimited usage of our professional shaping bays.
    • Includes full use of all equipment and tools.
    • 10% off all shaping supplies (blanks, cloth, resin, etc.)



    Question? Curious?
    lessons@shapersupply.com