SURFTIME MAGAZINE

STARSTRUCK

After the last few breathless months of waves and contests and the hottest surf sessions ever witnessed here on Bali, we decided this month to take a breath and meditate on what it all means. With our observations of the Bali protected Pro and the best Rip Curl Cup in history, it is easy for us to conclude that our waves continue to be the envy of the world. This is why we have chosen the “Starstruck” theme of this Magazine. The definition of “Starstruck” is noted as “being captivated by famous people”. And if, in that definition, you simply substitute the word “waves” for the word “people” you will get our point. Sure, there has been alot of famous surfers around this season, but Indonesia is unique in that our waves so good, so perfect and so dreamy that when most of us see a famous surfer here, it’s not that big a deal. Because we do not have to imagine what it is like

as to blow away anything that happened at this year’s forgettable JBay contest. It’s our waves, don’t you see? And our surfer’s spiritual contracts with them makes for an elegant and stylish interpretation with them. Yes, the theme of this issue is “Starstruck”, because for over 50 years the entire world has been starstruck with us, with our place, our waves. We need never fawn, nor worship, nor back down from anyone because of that fact alone. You would be hard pressed to find a more superior all around surfing environment in the world. So there it is. A proclamation of love. And a proclamation of hope. Hope that each and every one of us here will tear a page out of the dictionary and make it our own. To be captivated with our own extraordinary home and its waves. To care for it, to worship it, to love it, to clean it and to insist that anyone who visits us do the same. The right way.

to surf perfect waves all the time. We already do. In far better waves 90% of the time. Living here we surf just like the pro’s, often better, and we surf in perfect waves every day of the calendar year. Is there another place like that on earth? After watching the disappointing performances from the visiting pro’s at Bali Protected Pro, Surftime Magazine would put the locals up against any one of those guys.

And the Rip Curl Cup? Once again, our crew dominated the visitors.

Yes, yes, Jack Robinson won…but certainly not by a long shot. Our surfers were dropping 9 and 10 point rides too. And a big hats off to Agus Setiawan and Made Adi Putra, the rookie and the veteran, for riding Padang Padang with such mastery and aplomb and attitude

The local way. Through our waves and the way we surf them, comes a miraculous opportunity. To prove that we are far more than just locals to the rest of the world. Let’s prove to these visitors, who are starstruck with our waves, that these waves are much, much more than they think.

Let’s show them that these waves are us.

And that we are the stars.

And that they can be too.

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COVER: Made Winada Adi Putra in his favorite vortex. A two time Rip Curl Cup Champion who damn near made it a third.

Always keeping his cool, forever a dominate force at Padang Padang... contest or no.

Photography by Damea Dorsey

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1. The Padang Padang Rip Curl Cup contest is the most exotic in the world.

8. The surfing by the Indonesians was the best the contest has ever seen.

2. It is the only contest in the world where many Gods are called into play.

9. Agus Setiawan became the pride of Uluwatu by earning a perfect 10 and by almost taking the entire event.

3. Padang Padang lies exactly 8.8111° S, 115.1038° E and its true Balinese name is Labuan Sait.

4. The Cup understands the unique nature of our sport. Proof? Its waiting period makes more sense than all others.

5. The Cup understands the unique nature of our sport. Proof? The format.

6. Local customs are taken seriously and the spirit of this infuses itself into the entire affair.

7. Jack Robinson deserved to win this year.

10. Made Adi Putra was the most relaxed performer in the contest. No one looked like they belonged out there more than he.

11. The surfing was so obviously spectacular that the judging was impeccable. Not one controversy arose.

12. The decision to hold the contest over two days set a fantastic precedent. No longer a one day contest, the Rip Curl Cup can be comfortable utilizing the entire month to insure that each of its 19 heats can take place during the best tidal, wind and wave conditions.

The Kecak Dancers of the Rip Curl Cup Opening ceremonies at Padang Padang. From the get go, they set a spiritual pace that resonates far beyond prize money and trophies. Without the faithful, there would be no Cup at all. Photography by Dobi

Jack Robinson took his Western Australian roots and planted them very firmly into the spinning barrels of Padang Padang. But with huge scores being dropped all over the place, the entire event felt more like a super session than a competition. Still, Jack spent a near impossible time behind the guillotine lips for the win. Photography by Damea Dorsey

13. The power of Padang Padang waves can kill you.

14. Although the WSL decrees the Cup as a specialty event, it should serve as a blueprint for the WSL’s major events.

15. The Rip Curl Cup is now officially allowed to invite Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson to compete.

16. Soon, even Kelly Slater will be able to compete in the Cup. 17. After 7 Pipe Masters, and a fistful of Teahupoo’s, the Rip Curl Cup is the only tube riding trophy that has eluded Kelly Slater. His career reputation as the best tuberider in the world will not be complete until he captures it.

18. Alik Rudiarta drew the cleanest tube lines of the event.

The pre-contest jitters of Mustofa Jeksen, Bruno Santos and Lee Wilson. Photography by Dobi

Timmy Toes, taking in the glory of the opening ceremony.

Photography by Dobi

The great Mick Curley dropped by from Oz. Photography by Dobi

Made Adi Putra came for the food, and made it all the way to third place.

Photography by Dobi

Agus Setiawan halfway through his 10 point ride. It not many waves that make even the judges stand up and cheer, but this one sure did.

Photography by Damea Dorsey

Jacob Willcox, riding the ball while fellow West Oz warrior Jack Robinson screams from the channel. The proximity of the safe shoulder of Padang Padang allows for the closest perspective of deep tuberiding in the world.

Photography by Damea Dorsey

19. The live broadcast came off without a hitch. Testament to not only the technical broadcast team, but also the viability of the contest format.

20. The contest format was loosely based on the World Cup. 21. An hour long final makes all the sense in the world.

22. The providential call to hold the event, based on clear, but extremely tricky wave data from Surfline, was in the end based on the surfer’s intuition of Contest directors Nick Chong and James Hendy.

23. Their intuitive decision resulted in the finest event ever held in its long history.

24. Out of a possible 80 points, Mega Semahdi, Made Adi Putra, Jack Robinson and Agus Setiawan earned 63.8 between them.

Madsteez, the artist who created this years event graphics, was a creative force throughout the event. Photography by Dobi

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Bruno Santos on his red spear with James Hendy and Nathan Lawrence in the courtside seats. Bruno threaded tube after tube with his usual calm, exquisite style.

The evening before the event he blasted through one giant that Judge Nathan White said deserved a score of 15 out of 10. Bruno’s invitation to this event is sealed in stone for years to come. Photography by Damea Dorsey

25. Agus Setiawan employed two time Champion Mega Semahdi’s technique of dragging both arms, with his right arm leading with the elbow, in order to stay in the barrel as long as possible.

26. Jack Robinson, the only backsider in the final, had what looked like the perfect boards beneath his feet. Undoubtedly contributing to his perfect 10 and his 9.90 rides in the final 27. Jack Robinson missed a perfect heat score by one tenth of one point.

28. No Rip Curl Cup has ever been won with a perfect score.

29. Only 2.75 points separated Jack Robinson from Agus Setiawan.

30. The Rip Curl Cup is held at the most beautiful contest site in the surfing world.

30. The Rip Curl Cup remains the most prestigious, spiritual and important surfing event in Indonesia. The surfing world would be well advised to continue to pay close attention.

Surftime Editor Matt George briefing the Kiddie Litter patrol. And they really got into it. The beach stayed spotless. Protecting Padang Padang, a natural treasure for future generations, is a mandate that Rip Curl delivers on year after year. Shouldn’t we all?

Photography by Dobi

As rare a wave as has ever existed, Apocalypse is also our most dangerous. Unmakeable even on the best of days, these are crash test dummy waves, with big, blue no exit signs.

Like bungee jumping‌but without the bungee. Dylan Longbottom, taking surfing’s leap of hopelessness. Perhaps there is a purity in this madness. Knowing the outcome and charging the gun nest anyway. That private thrill of suicidal tendencies.

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Photography by Pete Frieden

Just before an airliner makes a crash landing, the pilot will call out “BRACE! BRACE!, BRACE!”. Jay Davies, here on his final approach.

Achieving perfect moments perfectly might be the secret to explaining the lust for self-destruction that this wave inspires. How many people on earth ever achieve such unalloyed and erotic adrenaline moments like this one. Dylan Longbottom in the splendor of the moment. These instants may be enough in themselves.

THEY ARE WHO YOU ARE Photography by Pete Frieden

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With the rumblings of fan dissatisfaction with the WSL and its rote world tour, it may be time for change. And not just another wave pool contest or dubious Olympic event is going to do it. Still, amid the tedium of watching the same five guys surf in empty waves over and over, flashes of brilliance can still stun. Julian Wilson, having recently lost his yellow jersey to Felipe Toledo, is one such surfer, tour or not, who can still thrill. Especially at our beloved Keramas.

Jack Robinson, Keramas. This season, his impeccable performances on both coasts of Bali broke ground with fresh, confident lines. After having to watch the WSL guys sliding and spinning and having a hard time staying on their feet at Keramas, Jack torched the line-up and then went and won the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang with equal parts power and imagination. With pro circuit surfing beginning to look like twitchy opportunities to just attempt a maneuver, Robinson’s surfing was drawing into question who the best surfers in the world really are. Photography by Liquid Barrel

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hey are inside you.

Inside your dreams.

Indelible.

And we need them to exist.

Just as they need us to exist.

And that is why Surftime has taken the task of writing profiles of our famous surfers so seriously over the years. Why have insisted on not just calling on these surfers, but living with them, eating with them, traveling with them, surfing with them, knowing them and the countries and the families and the hopes and the ambitions and the nightmares and the dreams that they all come from. We do this so that we may all know them.

And in doing so, know ourselves.

The art of the written profile is the ability to not just hear what the subject is saying, but to listen to what they are not saying. To not just scratch the surface, but to actually get to know these heroes of ours is essential to understanding the very mysticism that each of us assigns to our own inner surfing identity.

These heroes hold keys. Keys that open passages to the performances of our daily lives. Like it or not, these famous surfers influence the way we dress, the way we think, the way we see ourselves, the way we see others, what we ride, what we value, what we believe, what we do, the way we surf, the way we speak, the very way we live and love.

And man, if that’s not just about one of the most important truths for any surfer to accept, I don’t know what is.

This has always been the essence of the Surftime profile.

Seeking the hero’s humanness.

Reveal theirs and we reveal our own.

Immersion is the method to true profiling. Not undercover, but completely exposed. Not an interview, but an innerview.

Leaving a taste of history, be it sour or sweet.

As much as the Surftime Profile has been about preserving history, so has it been about showcasing the future.

Surfing is on all of our minds.

In all of our hearts.

And though our heroes fight it out in the arena, it is the words we read about them that leads the way.

Making sure our sport’s pantheon of greats live forever in these pages, be it digital or print.

And so they should.

They are who you are.

And if you are passionate enough and you read closely enough, well, you will live forever in these pages too.

Where the hell is John John Florence? What do we know about this guy? A huge multi-million dollar documentary and we do not even hear from him?

Just subtitle quotes for us to read on the big screen? Glimpses of him flying a twin engine aircraft? Sailing a yacht across the Molokai channel? What gives? Not being given any access to these “Athletes” is insulting to the surfing world. “The dude rips”, sure, but is that the only point?

Sage Erickson, her figure reflecting the commitment and hard work it takes to become one of the new pro Aphrodite’s. The wave pool proved it, women have come of age when it comes to performance. Plus, they can kick your ass in a street fight these days.

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he setting sun hangs for a moment on a painted sky. The surf had been perfect. Pro surfer Noah Cohen joins me on deck and hands me a cold cider. My throat aches, hoarse from the constant hooting the day inspired. Our crew is made up of a handful of close friends, all of whom banded together on this particular voyage. Cinematographer Nate Laverty, who organized this entire endeavour, is diligently making the film “Transition”, which finally tells the untold story of Noah Cohen.

But for now, we all silently stare off at the burning skyline anticipating tomorrow’s waves. We are on a 75-foot warship in search of cobblestone A-frame perfection along the coast of Vancouver Island. Look it up. As the filming of season one begins to wrap up, this particular trip has become more of a celebration than a day at the office.

Pete Devries, proving one at air at a time that if you have love, even ice cold water can warm the heart.

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We all revel in the conditions under the crisp autumn sun, lucky enough to call it “work”.

And surfers like Noah have never made cold water surfing look so comfortable and at ease. Because that’s when all these surfers are truly at their best. Not thinking about the photos, clips or heat scores. Just surfing, as it should be. Relaxed but precise, they hit the lips of a set waves and transition back down the face straight into bottom turns over and over. Tubes abound.

As the still photographer, I find myself on shore today, watching everybody play through my viewfinder. Regardless of the ice cold water, the storms and the tricky conditions, it all still looks like play. As I packed up my gear and headed back to the boat, I couldn’t stop smiling.

It just kept reminding me of the when we were kids.

No matter how punishing the cold, it still has the ability to create warm memories. Shannon Brown, ice skating in the wilds of North America.

Cold water calls thirsty souls. Souls like the intrepid Pete Devries, a surfer perfectly adapted to his environment. Equipment, second skin and hot desire meld into one. Pete’s secret? He knows that cold water purifies the weaknesses of flesh.

Most of us don’t think five millimeter wetsuits are found at the end of the rainbow. But as he paddles out into skull cracking conditions, Pete Devries does. Tan lines in these latitudes are limited to one’s face.

Photos by Dobi Surftime’s staff photographer Dobi recently caught up with one of Bali’s most recognizable surfers. Rahtu Suargita’s charming positivity and high voltage surfing has forever been a shining star in our unique surfing community. On any day, his surfing can light up any line-up and he possesses the kind of committed layback maneuver that is still the envy of the up and coming generation. And perhaps that’s the main point. The fact that Rahtu Suargita is more than just a beach dweller. Husband, Father, believer, community leader, president and shepherd of not only the Halfway Boardriders club, but also the protector of the beach and the wave that is its namesake. Irrepressible, bright and humorous, yes, but also a man of deep faith, Rahtu seems to live in two worlds. That of a penultimate Kuta beach boy and that of a deep believer in the future of Balinese surfers. Living by example during the Kuta Boardriders contests, guiding our youth through everything from environmentalism to savage cutbacks, Rahtu also has the inner life of an expressive musician. Surftime recently asked Rahtu to share the lyrics of a song he has written that best reflects the life he has lived and continues to live. Vital and strong, yet sensitive and subtle, we present here, in native language, Rahtu’s lyrics that reflect his point of view far deeper than any interview could achieve. A man of two worlds, one inner and one outer, Rahtu is sure to be an important fixture in the Balinese world of surfing forever.

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Forging a path into the future for future generations, Rahtu Suargita is more than role model, he is an involved caretaker. And always a standout on perfect days at Bingin.

HIDUP INI MEMANG PENUH DENGAN TEKA TEKI DARI SURFING KUMULAI HINGGA HIPHOP MENANTI MELANTUNKAN KATA KATAS JUJUR TANPA BASA BASI TANPA SISIPAN HAL BERBAU KONTROVESI INI HANYALAH PERMULAAN SEMACAM BATU LONCATAN MASIH BEGITU BANYAK YANG HARUS KUKERJAKAN SATU PERSATU KULAKUKAN WALAU PERLAHAN SEIRING LANGKAHKU WAKTU KAN TERUS MENGALIR OTAKKU TAKKAN PERNAH BERHENTI TUK BERPIKIR TENTANG MASA DEPAN YANG LEBIH BAIK DENGAN MUSIK KU BERKARYA TUANGKAN SEMUA KREASI COBA TUK KELUARKAN SEMUA ANGAN DAN ISI DI HATI KAN KUJALANI HIDUP INI DAN TAKKAN BERHENTI BERBUAT YANG TERBAIK TAKKAN BERDIAM DIRI HINGGA NANTI SEMUA PASTI KAN BERARTI ITS START FROM SATU DUA TIGA EMPAT KAN KURAIH SEMUA CITA - CITA KU SAMPAI DAPAT BERUSAHA SEKUAT TENAGA MENJALANKAN SEMUA ADA SUKA DUKA SEMUA BERCAMPUR MENJADI CERITA DALAM MUSIK KUTUANGKAN SEMUA YANG KUPIKIRKAN KAN KUBEBASKAN SEMUA PENAT DAN KEBISINGAN DIBENTANGAN AIR TANPA BATAS YAITU LAUTAN DENGAN PAPAN SELANCAR KESAYANGANKU MENGIKUTI IRAMA ALAM KUMELAJU BAGAI BURUNG YANG TERBANG BEBAS DI ANGKASA LEPAS.......

DARI MASALAH YANG ADA COBA TUK MENSYUKRI SEMUA YANG TELAH KUTERIMA DENGAN SURFING DAN HIPHOP KUMERASA BAHAGIA!, YEAHHH...

KAN KUJALANI HIDUP INI DAN TAKKAN BERHENTI BERBUAT YANG TERBAIK TAKKAN BERDIAM DIRI HINGGA NANTI SEMUA PASTI KAN BERARTI HIDUP INI MEMANG MENGALIR BEGITU CEPAT BAGAI KILAT TAK DAPAT TERLIHAT SUARA GEMURUH YANG TERDENGAR ADALAH BAGAI MASA LALU YANG TERLEWATKAN LANGKAHKAN KAKI MENUJU TERDEPAN RAIH MIMPI WUJUDKAN SEMUA DAN ANGAN HARAPAN LAKUKAN SEMUA DENGAN SEPENUH HATI KE TUJUAN FOKUS TETAPKAN TEGUHKAN PENDIRIAN SEMUA LIKA - LIKU PASTI KAN BERLALU TERLEWATKAN KAN KUPEGANG TEGUH SEMUA KEINGINAN SEBAGAI LANDASAN KUBERJALAN IKUTI KATA HATI DIRIKU TAKKAN MATI KU KAN SELAMAT HINGGA AKHIR NANTI KAN KUJALANI HIDUP INI DAN TAKKAN BERHENTI BERBUAT YANG TERBAIK TAKKAN BERDIAM DIRI HINGGA NANTI SEMUA PASTI KAN BERARTI.

Rahtu Suargita’s bowl skating influenced layback can get so extreme that you can practically see the sparks flying from the coping at secret spots like this. Still limber and nimble at 34 years old, Rahtu understands how to use his unusual height to his full advantage.

THE HIGH WINDS AND HOLLOW DAYS OF PORTUGAL Words and photos by Marcus Palladino

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Noah Cohen hits the brakes at an empty reef for a quick cover up before the wind ruins every single setup along the coast. This was Noah’s go-to spot by the end of the trip, even when the tide was off it would still offer up a punchy barrel section with only a handful of locals out. This wave is suspiciously shallow on the inside, hence why crowds were never a problem here.

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remember waking up twice in the middle of the night to the musical styling’s of drunk tourists braying the lyrics of the classics. I also remember being constantly yelled at by machismo bodyboarders for even looking at a wave in their lineup. Apparently in Portugal, whoever yells the loudest gets the wave.

But, we tried to get along. As ambassadors of the cold north, we swallowed a little pride pride, surfed what was available and always loved tomorrow. This unfortunate continuance became an unbreakable pattern of our own perception. But where did we go wrong? The swell had arrived, our AirB&B owner played tour guide and we even found a Swedish local who showed us the surf.

But that wind. The wind. That damned wind.

Those roaring winds that tore at our hair and blew us out the back of vertical drops.

Offshore winds are supposed to be a good

thing, not a shrieking curse. But I guess that’s what all those giant Portuguese wind mills are for. They could probably supply enough energy to light up half the globe.

But single moments of perfection are all you need to trick an Instagram audience. As far as everyone back home was concerned, we were absolutely scoring. Groundhog day had started to form within our crews routine: Up at 5am, check every nearby break at first light and take advantage of a sane world before the devil winds picked up. Nothing says desperation like the search for a crossshore wind. Somewhere between our brief morning surfs and afternoon espresso, this wind would howl right on cue. Causing us to spend the rest of our precious daylight in a cramped van driving up and down the coast praying to find a nook or cranny that was hidden from the daily tempest.

For the media men of this particular endeavour, our productivity was like digging a hole in a brick wall with a tea spoon. You’ll get through eventually, I guess. We were running on the fumes of empty wine bottles and optimism at this point, keeping the team moral high. The forecast continued to promise us our day of glory, but in reality we were continuously haunted by the Northern gusts. One day? One session? One hour?

That’s all we needed to be able to leave with some sense of accomplishment. If only we could be left alone.

Nothing like light winds in the morning and sand bottom barrels to heal our woes.

Noah’s upcoming web series ‘Transition’ is what brought us all together and that theme of transitioning is what progressed our spirits and adjusted our attitude toward this search of unrealistic perfection.

Somewhere between Michael’s early departure and Shannon’s late arrival is where we all transitioned to becoming content with our current situation. The weight on our shoulders was lifting, about what this was or what it could be. It’s never comforting to view photos and watch videos of previously pumping conditions, wondering “Why not here? Why not now?” It’s unbelievable how social media has unintentionally achieved perceiving that everywhere is always better than where you are.

Comparison is the thief of joy.

With our stint in Europe coming to an end, we discovered all the cliche were true: That good things do come to those who wait, persistence does pay off and nice guys do finish last. That last one’s ironic, I know. But on our final day of the trip, we were graciously blessed with a sweet breeze from the East. What we had been waiting for this whole time was ours to embrace. Not only that, but we discovered a completely empty beach break to enjoy all to ourselves. Not a angry bodyboarder in sight.

This time the only people shouting were us, to each other, calling each other into overhead set waves. And those are the times you remember most.

Michael Darling slamming an end section to let out some much anticipated frustration. The quietest guy in the crew speaks loudly with his surfing and packs a lot of power behind his slim statue to lay one down in an attempt to stack clips on a day with sub-par size and shifting conditions.

THE END OF THE LINE

Words and photos by Marcus Palladino

SKELETON BAY WILL KILL YOU

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The fact that surfers found this place on the edge of the Namib Desert; the oldest, most remote and driest place on earth, speaks to the power of our yearnings. Clearly a case for “be careful what you wish for”, this alien corner of Namibia draws its name from the translation of “A very vast place”.

The key to survival here is to have a vast enough spirit to take it on. After witnessing the footage that has come out of these waves, never again will surfers think of the desert, any desert, simply as some faraway place of little rain. Our desires for such places prove that there are many forms of thirst.

The Bushmen of the Namib call this region “The Land God Made in Anger”, while early sailors referred to it as “The Gates of Hell”. And Despite the blaring, life sucking sun, Skeleton Bay is bitch cold in and out of the water. The upwelling of the icy Benguela current makes sure of that, giving rise to foreboding ocean fogs which eat any ships that dare come near. The winds are so sandy that they cause lung damage, and it rains less than an inch a year. To say nothing of the hungry jackals on shore and the submarine size sharks offshore.

Clearly, to surf Skeleton bay you must trust the Gods or die.

Scholars of Geography rate global regions on their ability to sustain human life. Skeleton Bay has earned the rating of “Inhospitable�.

What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.

What draws us into the desert is the search for something intimate in the remote.

In the empire of the desert, water is the King and shadow is the Queen.

A desert is a place without expectation. Humans are not only unwelcome‌they are ignored. Be ready.

There is nothing in the desert... and no man needs nothing.

(A featured excerpt from Matt George’s upcoming book “In Deep: Life Liberty and the pursuit of surfing”, Langton Press, 2018).

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e is a surfer.

He is forty one years old. He has worn a beard for the last twenty of those years.

Along with a worn Pendleton shirt under a light blue down vest with a short, aging strip of duct tape near a torn pocket. In his dirty white Ford F-150 pick up, at all times, he carries a beat up surfboard, seven feet, two inches long, a thick, tattered wetsuit, a hoe, a shovel, three white 5 gallon restaurant buckets, two 50 pound sacks of manure and a loaded pistol.

On this day he arrives at the Point Arena Pier a little earlier than usual. Around 3:00 pm.

He parks his truck and walks out onto the pier to check the surf. He does this every day, every single day, even though lately he has been wondering why. He sees that the surf is up again. He guesses that means he’ll have to go surfing. Because he guesses that is what he has lived for.

He looks out onto the surf off the point. He sees that a former friend of his is in the line-up. This reminds him of his own work.

His work that has caused the falling out between he and all his friends. His work that has ended up causing his wife to take the kid and split. His work that has landed him in jail twice. His work that he’s begun to despise for the third time in his life.

He looks around once, then unbuckles his belt. He unzips the hidden pouch on the back of his belt and pulls out a thumb-sized marijuana joint. A resiny bit of his latest harvest. The good shit. The stuff that next week’s big sale is about.

He looks around out of habit. But no one would give a shit down on the pier. Then he sparks it.

He draws deeply, burning a half inch of it.

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self up into his forehead. The polecat scent sweeps up into his forehead, blood shots his eyes and time slows down for the millionth time in his life.

A big set of Ocean waves hiss through the line-up Some teenager in a bright orange wetsuit drops into a wave and starts hacking around on the face of the wave, slashing his surfboard this way and that. The future.

Shit, What do these disco kids know about surfing? Fuck, man, all they do is go out and get in the way of real surfers. Wiggling around like a bunch of retards. These fuckin’ pussies don’t even smoke anymore, what the hell do they know, the little shits.

He has said this to himself a thousand times. It’s a thought that he is tired of. It’s old and useless. Shit.

He says this one out loud.

Then he tries, for the first time in a long time, to think of something nice.

That’s what his ex wanted him to do once.

It was hard enough in front of her. He tries again. Nothing comes to mind.

Only all the crap he has been putting up with.

The fuckin’ cops and their fuckin’ heatseeking helicopter equipment. The fuckin’ busts. The fuckin’ payoffs. The fuckin’ cocaine assholes movin’ in. The fuckin’ rip-offs between friends, the fuckin’ deer that have been eating all my outdoor homegrown and those fuckin’ dogs of mine that won’t do a fuckin’ thing about it. And all those fuckin’ big business yuppie college boys that are taking over the business, showing up in suits for Chrissakes, organizing outlaw farmers into some kind of union, but only so that they can broker bales of the shit down to the rich buggering queers in the Castro.

And that fuckin’ wife of mine that didn’t want

to raise a kid around the whole scene and just up and split.

The fuckin’ paranoia.

The fuckin’ surfing.

There. That was a new one. The surfing.

The whole reason he got into this lifestyle in the first place. Twenty years ago it was all so righteous. Him and all his friends dropping out of Berkeley, scamming an easy life, scamming for easy street. Plenty bud, plenty surf, plenty bud, plenty surf. All that Bob Marley Jamaican bullshit.

But now. Now he was bored with it.

Stupid with it.

He stunk of it.

He takes another deep drag. Blows it out his nose like a horse in a cold frost. He wonders why it is so painful to think back these days. He blames it on the surfing. Like old smoke, the high of surfing had just worn off, leaving a sour cottonmouth. He feels old.

Bitter. He admits to himself again just to be sure that his desire to surf was just about gone. And here he had gone and based his whole life on it. Dedicating his whole life to surfing and being an asshole local and yelling at people and growing his Goddamned weed so that he could just keep doing it over and over, day after day. Oh sure, he’d laughed along the way. Not enough. He’d loved a woman, had a kid, had some good friends, had some good waves.

But that was all gone now.

Fuck, I haven’t even talked to my Dad for ten years...and all this for what? The smoke? The waves? Was this what I was supposed to end up with?

He isn’t even looking at the surf at this point.

He is looking down off the pier into the water. Even the water seemed to be colder to

him these days. He shakes his head and wipes his face with his right hand. Does a long, good job of it too.

He takes a last drag on his smoke and flicks the remaining half into the water.

Fuck, there’s plenty more where that came from.

He turns and walks back to his truck. He pulls his old musty wetsuit out of the bed and begins to turn it inside out. He then strips naked and crawls up into the cab to pull his wetsuit on.

Then he stops. Just sits there.

His fingers let go of the wetsuit and the thing

slides down into the wheel well around his ankles.

He is motionless for a full five minutes. He reaches under his seat, finds the holster.

He pulls out the weapon, weighs it in his hand. He flicks the red safety button on and off a few times. The gun feels heavier to him than it ever has. He flicks the safety off. Puts his finger inside the trigger guard.

Feels the trigger. The power of it. The noise of it. He twists his wrist and stares down the barrel with his finger trembling on the trigger. He does this for a full minute.

It is not fear he feels, it’s something else.

A disconnection with everything. Everything single thing that has come before.

He lets his hand and the gun fall gently into his lap. Still looking at it. He then fits the gun back into its holster under the seat.

He sits back.

He wonders what it would feel like.

A spray of stars?

Or do the lights just go out?

With the sound of the sea and the smell of the smoke on him, he as lonely as he has ever been in his life.

He stares out the dirty windshield at nothing.

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G A L L E R Y ENERGY. WILD. SALT. HEART. After having spent the last year raising his new baby girl, Garut Widiarta is back in the surf with a whole new attitude. Gone is the brooding, the doubts, the nerves. Fatherhood has galvanized the man. Looking as fit as an 19 year old, Garut is taking his surfing into the stratosphere of Indonesian legend. Sure to be one of our top surfers for many years to come and now exuding a transformational maturity, Garut Widiarta has found himself. And it shows more and more with every barrel he takes on.

Photography by Thiago Okazuka

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Finally having earned enough cred in the line-up to nab enough waves, this has allowed Bronson the luxury of experimentation. And he is using it to his full advantage. Being in the Hurley stable helps, under the tutoring of such greats as Rizal Tandjung and Marlon Gerber. Still, there is alot more to Meidy’s surfing than just having lucky uncles. Bronson has the juice to back it all up.

Photography by Pete Frieden

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Finding inspiration during the free sessions at Keramas during the WSL contest, Cinta held her own against the pro onslaught. The ladies are happening and Cinta is surfing like she wants to stay in front of it.

Photography by Pete Frieden

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Surprisingly, Oney Anwar showed up for the Bali Protected Pro free surf sessions. A resident of Australia, a man now with one foot in two very different cultures, he nonetheless flew his true colors as a red-hot Lakey Peak boy. No matter where you end up in life, your blood will always tell the truth.

Photography by Pete Frieden

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July 25, 2018. A day that will live in infamy. By Dawn roads on both sides of Bali were being washed out. Sleepy tourists expecting a relaxing day on Kuta Beach woke up to collapsed beachside warungs, river rips, lifeguard whistles and lines of twelve foot whitewater all the way to the horizon.

20 foot Cloud breaks were detonating where waves have never broken before. But that didn’t matter to the tow-in team of Andre Ovichinnikov and his ski driver Eloy Lorenzo Jr. Skipping past a few of the brave souls that were attempting to paddle out to the outside corner of Uluwatu, Andre and Eloy got into position and defied the onslaught. It was hard to tell just how big it was until Andre dropped in on his first wave and gave the day its scale. The waves were inhuman in these waters.

Photography by Josh Symon

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FOOD & DRINKS REVIEW

THE LAWN: MORE THAN A PARTY, IT TASTES GOOD TOO!

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hether you want a light lunch or a hearty dinner there’s something for every appetite and dietary desire on The Lawn’s latest menu. Fresh fare to share, there’s not a dud dish on the list. Everything from Crispy Squid to Pulled Pork Lettuce Cups and Crispy Chicken Wontons to a delicious Confit Tuna Dip and the best starter in Bali, the incredible Soft Shell Crab Bao Buns. Vego? Not to worry, the Rice Paper Rolls and Corn Fritters are a delight, and dishes don’t come much better

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Coconut Mojito

Dog Days

than than the Truffled Four Cheese & Mac Balls. For larger portions, the Sea and Farm sections of the menu are where it’s at.

The Tuna Tataki is a favourite, the Prawn Tacos superb and while you can never go wrong with a Pan Fried Barramundi Fillet, The Lawn’s lemon butter sauce takes this dish to the next level. If you’re a meat eater chasing local flavours the Braised Beef Short Rib Rendang is as good as it gets, and the Babi Guling Style Pork Belly is every bit as succulent as it sounds. The

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Gado-Gado Zucchini Noodles, Cauliflower Steak and Radicchio Salad are highlights for the herbivores, but whichever way you aim, you can’t miss You’d also be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t sample a cocktail or two. Once the taste buds are refreshed though, why not get into a third or fourth Coconut Mojito, or celebrate the sun sinking into the Indian with a fifth or sixth Espresso Martini. Go on, you deserve a treat. And the Law is there to make sure you get it.

SHOP REVIEW

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FLYING TIGER IS FLYING HIGH ON THE BUKIT

aving a surf shop located at Bali’s best wave is always a last minute stroke of luck. And perhaps that’s why the Flying tiger Surf shop has been so well put together. A hop, skip and a jump away from the howling barrels of Padang Padang, this new surf shop has done it right. First of all, the name is groovy and the stuff inside is even groovier. All the latest gear from Hurley, Vissla, Elastic and more. This shop, with a huge parking lot right across the street, also caters to the hardcore surf element. Carrying quality surfboards from Pyzel and DHD, and all the accessories anyone would need for that perfect session. Grips, leashes, anything that insures a memorable session. And its easy to move around in this shop too. With two stories ergonomically designed for both browsing around or rushing in for a last second bar of wax. From the second you walk in, you can tell this place was put together by surfers for surfers. The Flying Tiger is just plain cool. Don’t miss it on the way to a session of a lifetime.

PLACE REVIEW

LA LAGUNA: A DIFFERENT KIND OF MAGIC F

rom the moment you enter this gypsy inspired beach club, located on the sands that border Berawa and Batu Belig, you are transported to a stunning world. Say Creators and Owners Gonzalo and Sandra Assiego “La Laguna was initially born out of a need for a relocation plan for our children’s love of animals and Gonzalo’s passion for horses. So Gonzalo created a space that many said was impossible ”. What separates La Laguna is the extraordinary decor. Cobbled paths, vintage gypsy caravans, multi-colored furniture, a world class restaurant, alfresco seating scattered over the giant, under-the-stars entertainment garden and the great bridge leading down to the Bali shoreline for the famous Bali sunsets. Home now to both the Ombak Surf Film festival and the Surftime Magazine Awards, La Laguna casts a spell of mystery, romance and great times to all who share it. Go now. You will never forget the experience. www.lalagunabali.com https://www.facebook.com/lalagunabali/ https://www.instagram.com/lalagunabali/

CONTEST REVIEW

PSOI NUSA LEMBONGAN SURF TEAM LIGHTS UP #2!

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Results of LST Grom Series #2 Mushroom Bay Push Division: Grommet U/16: Pro Jr U/21 1st Junior 1st Arjun 1st Putu Agus 2nd Un 2nd Rama 2nd Kutir 3rd Ricky 3rd Wiana 3rd Jaka 4th Juan 4th Dede 4th Pelit

lways a delight, the Lembongan Surf team Grom series is the highlight of the season over on our favorite neighbor island.

And the LST Grom Series #2 Mushroom Bay left hander did not disappoint.

Holding the event in the bay’s little lefthander had the perfect power for all the Grom categories. The biggest surprise this year was how competitive the Pushin division was, with Junior and Un trading big scores until a last second screamer sealed the deal for junior’s dramatic win. All in all a fantastic day for the next generation. Look for the big final in August.

SEE YOU SURF PHOTO OF THE MONTH GIVEAWAY Look to this page each issue to see if you have been selected as the SYS photo of the month. You too can look as good as Gabriel Medina does here. If you are selected by SYS, its a free prize package for you. Look for the SYS photographers at your favorite beach today.

For more info visit www.seeyousurf.com Shot at Keramas during the WSL Championship Tour by Betrie Suha (Bsurfphotography).

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FREE VOLCOM GIVEAWAY! Dear Surftime, I read in your last issue that the REnextop pro at Halfway had a live broadcast with 17 million views over 4 days. Is this even possible? That number crushes anything the WSL is doing. Might it be the most popular surfing contest in history?

Amazing. What does it all mean?

Tong Tso, Singapore Tong Tso, Indeed, the REnextop pro did garner over 17 million views. And correct, probably making it most the most popular contest in surfing’s history. And at our local beach. Remarkable. I guess it means the sleeping Dragon has awoken to the joys of surfing.

Or maybe they just want to train athletes to win an Olympic medal. Stay tuned for more from the Asian Surfing Cooperative. And thanks for the letter, this VOLCOM prize package of a Surf day backpack and Single Stone Hoodie is all for you.

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Jabodetabek: PT.Gagan Indonesia (Ipanema), PT.Sukses Sinar Abadi (NIXON), PT.Exhibition Network Indonesia, PT. Indonesia AirAsia, PT.Harindotama Mandiri (OP & Redsand), Pola Grade, PT.Coca - Cola Distribution Indonesia, BEAM GLOBAL ASIA PTE LTD, PT. Amerta Indah Otsuka (Pocari Sweat), Point Break Bekasi, Point Break Blok M, Point Break Kelapa Gading, Point Break Serang, Point Break Taman Anggrek,Djournal Cilandak town square, J.co Cilandak town square, Brew&co Cilandak Town Square, Kopiluwak Cilandak Town Square, Tapas movida Cilandak Town Square, Excelco Cilandak Town Square, Starbuck Cilandak Town Square, Hagendaz Cilandak Town Square, My Kopi Cilandak Town Square, Conouseour Cilandak Town Square, Liberica Cilandak Town Square, The Coffe Bean Cilandak Town Square, Malay Village Cilandak Town Square, Mangkok putih Cilandak Town Square, Fish&co Cilandak Town Square, Hatten wines Kemang, Coffe corner Kemang, Largo bistro Kemang, Beergarden Kemang, Moe’s place Kemang, The coffe bean Kemang, Kopi seruput Kemang, Chiken chon Kemang, Esia café Kemang, Anomali café Kemang, Signature café Kemang, Café mondo Kemang, Koi Kemang, VIN + Kemang, JCO Kemang, Casa Kemang, Takigawa Kemang, Starbuck Kemang, Pizza marzano Kemang, Kedai kopi 89 Kemang, Daily bread Pondok Indah Mall 1, Kafe betawi Pondok Indah Mall 1, Regal coffe Pondok Indah Mall 1, The coffe bean Pondok Indah Mall 1, Chopstix Pondok Indah Mall 1, Out Back Pondok Indah Mall 1, Starbuck coffee Pondok Indah Mall 1, J.Co Pondok Indah Mall 1, Teritorri Pondok Indah Mall 1, Fatburger Pondok Indah Mall 1, Soursally Pondok Indah Mall 1, Taichan Pondok Indah Mall 2, Regal coffe

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Pondok Indah Mall 2, jitllada Pondok Indah Mall 2, Takigawa Pondok Indah Mall 2, Bakerzin Pondok Indah Mall 2, Hanei Pondok Indah Mall 2, Din tai fung Pondok Indah Mall 2, Shabu tei Pondok Indah Mall 2, The Café Cartel Pondok Indah Mall 2, Radja Ketjil Pondok Indah Mall 2, Fish & co Pondok Indah Mall 2, Suntiang Pondok Indah Mall 2, Coldstone Pondok Indah Mall 2, Seruput Pondok Indah Mall 2, Opasuki Pondok Indah Mall 2, Sushi tei Pondok Indah Mall 2, Pizza marzano Pondok Indah Mall 2, Dellifrance Pondok Indah Mall 2, Victoria caffe Pondok Indah Mall 2, The coffe bean Pondok Indah Mall 2, Krispy kreme Pondok Indah Mall 2, Red bean Pondok Indah Mall 1, Hagen daz Pondok Indah Mall 2, Kenny Roger Roasters Pondok Indah Mall 2, Killiney Kopitiam Grand Indonesia, Sushi Tei Grand Indonesia, Kopi Luwak Grand Indonesia, Kenny Roger Roasters Grand Indonesia, Kafe Betawi Grand Indonesia, Fish & co Grand Indonesia, Cali Deli Grand Indonesia, Pizza Marzano Grand Indonesia, Starbuck Coffe Grand Indonesia, Burger King Grand Indonesia, Krispy Kreme Grand Indonesia, The Coffe Bean Grand Indonesia Lt. 1, Hagen Daz Grand Indonesia, Takigawa Grand Indonesia, Djournal Grand Indonesia, Sushi Tei Plaza Indonesia, Starbuck Plaza Indonesia, The Coffee Bean Plaza Indonesia, Segafredo Plaza Indonesia, Shabu-shabu house Plaza Indonesia, Opus café Plaza Indonesia, Chopstix Plaza Indonesia, Kitchenette Plaza Indonesia, Bakerzin Plaza Indonesia, Kopi Luwak Plaza Indonesia, Red tomato Plaza Indonesia, Fatburger Plaza Indonesia, Kafe Betawi Plaza Indonesia, Yakun Kaya Toast Plaza Indonesia, Bistro baron Plaza Indonesia.

Jawa Barat: Point Break Bandung Super Mall, Heaven Skateboard, Asep Kusdinar Pangandaran.

Jawa Timur: Point Break World Tunjungan Plaza II. Jawa Tengah dan DIY Jogyakarta: Point Break Hartono.

KALIMANTAN

Point Break World Banjarmasin, Point Break Pentacity Mall.

SULAWESI

Point Break World Panakkukang, Point Break Gorontalo, Point Break Palopo, Point Break Tantura Palu.

MALUKU

Point Break Mall Ambon City Centre, Point Break Maluku City Mall, Point Break Ternate.

SUMATERA

Point Break Andalas Padang, Point Break Basko, Point Break Batam Centre, Point Break Palembang Square, Point Break World Palembang Icon, Square extension, Point Break Ciputra Pekan Baru, Point Break Sun Plaza Medan, Substance padang.

NUSA TENGGARA BARAT Royal Surf Mataram, Senggigi, Billabong Gili Trawangan, Blue Surf Gili Trawangan, Hurley Gili Trawangan, Sumbawa (Pesawat Trans Nusa DPS-Dompu, Lakey), Sempiak Vila Selong Belanak, Lombok.

BALI

Kuta: Alam Kul-Kul Hotel, Back Door, Balcony Rest & Bar, Huffian, Bali Learn To Surf, Billabong Kuta Square, Bliss Wayan Hotel, Blue Groove, Blue Ocean Shop, Blue Panic I, Blue Panic II, Dragon Office, Dragon Shop, Eikon Bar, G-Land, Halfway Surf, Hard Rock Café, Hard Rock Radio,

Hot Banana, Hurley Kuta Square, Hurley Poppies Lane II, Indodream, Hurley Factory Outlet Simpang Siur, Naruki, Oddyseys Surfing School, Ovault Legian, Papaya Surf, Pro Surf School, PT.Billabong Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Beachwalk, Quiksilver Kuta Square, Quiksilver Premium, Ripcurl Bemo Corner, Ripcurl Kuta Square, Rip Curl Memo, Star Surf, Sunkissed, Surfer Girl, Surfer Girl Office, Surfer Girl PODS, The Pit, Toke, Tubes Bar, Volcom Bemo Corner, Volcom Kuta Square, Yayasan GUS, Bali Niksoma Hotel, BSO, Cozy, Hurley Factory Outlet, Istana Rama Hotel, Kuta Seaview Hotel, Luke Studer Shop, Mercure Hotel, Nero Bali, OZ Radio, POP Hotel, PT.Jarosite (Rip Curl), PT.Sinar Sosro, PT. Transnusa Air Services (TransNusa), Ramayana Hotel, Rip Curl OSO, Rip Curl Sunset Road, Rosso Vivo, Ryosi Restaurant, Starbuck Café Pantai, Take Restaurant, The 101 Legian Hotel, The Stones, TJ’s Restaurant, VI AI PI, Hotel Santika, Blue Wave, Trans Nusa.

Tuban: Aston Kuta, Bali Dynasty Hotel, Bamboo Restaurant, Batan Waru Restaurant, Billabong Discovery Mall, Blue Fin, Bubba Gum, Ryoshi, Discovery Hotel, Envy Restaurant, Golden Lotus, Hacienda Restaurant, Holiday Inn Resort, Hurley Discovery Mall, Kuta Lines Discovery Mall, Kuta Paradiso Hotel, Magani Hotel, PT. Volcom Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Discovery Mall, Ramada Bintang Bali, Risata Bali Resort.

Legian: Dahui, All Season Hotel, Camankila Hotel, Cibola, Huck Happy Store, Hurley Legian, Jayakarta Hotel,Legian Beach Hotel, Macaroni Bar Bar & Restautant, Ovault Beachwalk, Poco Loco Bar & Rest, PT.Jaya Bersama (Rip Curl Surf School), PT.Quiksilver Indonesia, Quiksilver Café, Quiksilver Legian, Ripcurl Legian, Ripcurl

Melasti, Sky Surf, SWICH Restaurant, Tanaya Bed and Breakfast, The Bokha Hotel, The Granmas Hotel Jl. Legian, Trattoria, Zanzibar Restaurant, Bali Mandira Hotel.

Seminyak, Oberoi, Petitenget: Afends, Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa, Biku Restaurant, Billabong Bintang, Billabong Seminyak, Canggu Deli, Channel Islands, Cocoon Restaurant, DC Seminyak Square, Deus Oberoi, Deus Petitenget, Drifter Shop, Fave Hotel, Hurley Indonesia, Hurley Oberoi, Insight Seminyak, IZE Hotel, LacaLaca Restaurant, Lanai Restaurant, Made’s Warung Seminyak, Mannekepis Restaurant, Meja Kitchen & Bar, Motel Mexicola Restaurant, Oakley Seminyak, Volcom Shop, Petitenget Restaurant, Potato Head, Puravida Seminyak, Quiksilver Bintang, RVCA Oberoi, Quiksilver Petitenget, Red Carpet, Rip Curl Bintang, Rip Curl Seminyak, Rumors Restaurant, Ryosi Restaurant, Single FIN Seminyak, SOHO Restaurant, Surfer Girl Seminyak Square, Tekor Bali Restaurant, The Grandmas Hotel Dyana Pura, The Haven Hotel, Betelnut Restaurant, Black Canyon Seminyak Square, By The Sea Shop, Chandi Restaurant, Dylon Long Bottom, Eat Well Restaurant, Queens Tandor Restaurant, Taco Casa, Miyura Restaurant, Kinky Tiki Bar. Nusa Dua: Nusa Dua Beach Grill, PT.Bali Bijaksana (Oakley) Office, Ovault Nusa Dua. Uluwatu, Jimbaran: Surfer Paradise Kelan, Drifter Office, Hansel Surfboards, Quiksilver Uluwatu, Single Fin Shop, Single Fin Restaurant, Warung Ketty, Warung Lana, White Monkey, Surf Edge/ Uluwatu Café, Noh by Pison, Nusa Surf, Loko Shop.

Secret Spot Jimbaran.

Sanur, Denpasar: Bali Adventure Tours,

Bali Hai Cruise, Batu Jimbar Restaurant, BIMC Hospital, Bir Bintang, Bounty Cruise, Coca-Cola Distribution Bali, CV.Royalindo Pacific (No Fear), G-Xtreme, International SOS, Yoska Surf, Kopi Bali, Ombak Shop, PT. Planet Selancar Mandiri, Red Bull, Rip Curl Sanur, Starbuck Café Sanur, Tiket To the Moon, Tiara Dewata, Soputan, Tiara Dewata Denpasar, Tiara Dewata MonangManing, Tiara Dewata Gatsu, Toko Buku Leny, Kios Rama, Bali Scuba, Ocean Gravity (Bali Diving School), Nova Dive Center, All 4 Diving, Billabong.

Canggu: Billabong Batu Bolong, Billabong Canggu, Café di Batu Bolong, Café di Echo Beach, Deus Canggu, Hurley Brawa, PT.Deus Ex Machina Indonesia Office, Quiksilver Canggu / Echo Beach, REDZ Surf Boards, Reef Canggu, Hurley Outlet Store Berawa, Seven Shores / 69 Slam, Oldmans Restaurant & Bar, The Lawn. Balianas shop, Loco Shop, Canggu Deli, Swich Brawa, Loko Shop, Brawa Surf Shop, Matcha Cafe Brawa, Nude Cafe Brawa, Onboard Store Batu Bolong, Echo Beach Club Canggu. Secret Spot Brawa, Vissla Jl Batu Mejan, Parachute Tibubeneng.

Tabanan: Toko Buku Sastra Mas. Gianyar: Bali Zoo, Komune Hotel, Bali Safari & Marine Park, SOBEK Lembongan : Billabong Lembongan

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urfers of a certain age will remember fondly the Murphy Character. Genius artist Rick Griffin’s alter ego as a stoked surfer. Murphy was created in the early 60’s as a peroxide headed “Gremmie”, short for gremlin, the description of a kid surfer and the genesis for today’s term of “grom”. Murphy appeared in many forms over the years, each reflecting the times. From innocent kid, to cosmic, pot smoking, acid taking hedonist traveler through the seventies and eventually a born-again Christian. Reflecting the life of the artist himself before a motorcycle crash took Griffin’s life. The thing about this cartoon was, like surf music, it was all ours. An inside frolic that lifted its middle finger to outside world. In this cartoon, every surfer on earth can relate to the fantasy of the perfect day. And some might even relate to the reference to the womb of nature and being visited by a pure albino Hindu God. The most interesting thing was that Rick Griffin was depicting maneuvers and positioning on waves that had not yet been realized. His vision, guided by Peyote probably, saw a future of high performance surfing on tiny boards where surfers could go places on waves unimagined. Today, his vision of perfect waves being surfed perfectly on tiny boards has been realized.

Today, we offer this artwork as a challenge. Is there any artist out there with the skill enough to create a character that would reflect all the wonders and the fun and the pressing issues facing our incredible Indonesian surfing world? If so, dig this…we will give you a full page in every issue to make it happen. We will even co-create and write the cartoons for you. So…budding artists…let’s create our own Murphy.

Give us a buzz, and lets get it on.

The womb of nature awaits.

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