John John eliminated in Round 2 of Hurley Pro
Friday 11/09 0
The Hurley Pro and Swatch Women’s Pro continued today with Glenn Hall causing a major upset by eliminating event favourite John John Florence.
They say that when someone has a near death experience their life flashes before their eyes. And if corporations are people - as the US Supreme Court says they are - then it's only fitting to revisit the forty-something year journey of Quiksilver.Read the full feature 12
Perfect surf greets world's best at Lower Trestles
Thursday 10/09 0
“I knew the day would come when I would have to walk away from professional surfing,” said Patacchia. “While this isn’t the end of my surfing career, it’s probably the last time that I’ll compete on the big stage on the Championship Tour."
North west day trip - photos
Thu 10 September 12:14pm
I see your Hummer and raise you a Cessna.
The Quik is dead! Long live the Bong!
Thursday 10/09 29
Overnight Quiksilver filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. Phil Jarratt cuts through the crap to detail what the consequences are for the once great surfing company.
The Punters Club - Hurley Trestles Pro 2015
Wednesday 09/09 16
The heavy water leg of the Championship Tour is over and it's back to aquatic gymnastics at Lowers. Danny Hayes gives us his tips for the Hurley Pro.
Ric Gath on Jeremy Flores' Tahitian headwear
Tuesday 08/09 26
In the early 90s Gath hats were set to become a surf accesory staple, but despite their clearly practical application they faded away throughout the 90s, ironically just as the slab surfing movement ramped up. Swellnet spoke to Ric Gath following Jeremy Flores' Teahupoo triumph while wearing an original Gath.
Drone redux
Monday 07/09 17
Thought you'd seen a lot of drone footage? This year, venture capitalists have thrown hundreds of millions of dollars into the drone industry and GoPro are also preparing to enter the airspace. The hype has only just begun....but so have the new ideas.