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Storm Riders

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The iconic 80's surfing filmdigitally remastered. Storm Riders are ready for anything as they travel to five continents to discover the exotic jungles of Sumatra, Java, romantic Bali, Africa, Hawaii and the blistering desert outback of The Great Australian Bite.
Featured surfers include: Mark Richards, Wayne Lynch, Rabbit Bartholomew, Gerry Lopez, Simon Anderson, Shaun Thomson, Joe Engel, Thornton Fallander, Peter McCabe and Tom Carroll.
Music by: The Doors, Australian Crawl, Little River Band, Split Enz, Men At Work, Matt Finish, The Church, Sharon O'neill and more.

Children of the Sun

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This movie will stir memories of the happiest days in any surfers life...those uncomplicated hot sunny days...no crowds..never to be forgotten fun filled days. Filmed in 16mm, circa 1965-67, around the virgin coastline of New Zealand and the classic points of Northern Queensland, Australia. Features six-time NZ champion Wayne Parks. Wayne`s artistic flowing style of surfing is influenced by Australian legends Russell Hughes, Bob McTavish and the incomparable Californian surfer George Greenough. "The best longboard movie, bar none, from Australia."

Tales from the Tube

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The hottest wave riders in the hottest tubes. Non-stop action that will put you on the edge of your seat. "Tales from the Tube" puts you inside the best waves of the world!

The Fantastic Plastic Machine

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1969...Nat Young is world surfing champion. America's top surfers come to Australia to compete against Australia's best for supremacy, travelling via exotic Fiji. They meet iconic Bob McTavish, see the groundbreaking new board designs and power surfing meet Greenough "Don't think, let your mind run free" Surfers include Nat Young, Bob McTavish, George Greenough, Ted Spencer, Midget Farrelly, Steve Bigler, Skip Frye, Mickey Munoz and Margo Godfrey

Tubular Swells

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Dick Hoole and Jack McCoy's classic TUBULAR SWELLS now digitally remastered in 16:9 and released for the first time on dvd!

The most unusual film of the 70's that explores the limits of performance surfing at that time. A group of imaginative young surfers radically changed our concept of wave riding. These surfers perform their dance on tubular swells that even today's heroes might not have attempted.

The 1975 surfing film classic 'Tubular Swells', a film by Dick Hoole and Jack McCoy, edited by David Lourie, presented the dream of the hottest surfing of the time with a fresh and imaginative approach that has entertained generations of surfers and non-surfers alike. EVERY wave is worth watching. EVERY wave is a treat. You'll see the best in Australia, Hawaii and then SECRET SPOTS in Bali and Indonesia. Spectacular travel sequences show lush island paradises of sparkling beauty, with long outer reef break tubes.

Son of the Last Surf Movie

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Dripping wet action from around the world featuring Hawaii, Australia, California, Bali, Java and new island discoveries. “Son of the Last Surf Movie” is fresh faces and exotic places filmed as you like it in 16mm film.

“Son of the Last Surf Movie” is incredible free surfing at its best with an eye on the future. From giant Pipeline to perfect Indonesian Barrels, “Son of the Last Surf Movie” jumps out of your TV monitor with fresh from the front hard core surf action. Don’t be a wimp, wax up now and head off for the surfing adventure of a lifetime!

Starring: Tom Curren, Glen Winton, Luke Egan, Gary “Kong” Elkerton, Robbie Page, Chris Menzie, Derek Ho and Munga Barry

Soundtrack by The Hoodoo Guru’s, The Voices, Bill Lincoln and more!

Chris Bystrom Triple Pack

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DVD Re-release (2008).

"Longboarding is Not a Crime" lays it on the line and makes it graphically clear that nine-footer's are fun for young and old alike. This film has a cast of talented longboarders blazing new territory on every wave they ride. Starring: Ray Gleave, Bonga Perkins, Jason Blewett, Wayne Deane, Josh Ferris, Terry Simms, Ben Stone, Jye Byrnes, Dave Simmons and Dane Wilson. Running time 85 minutes.

"Blazing Longboards" Featuring the heaviest California winter waves in 25 years from San Francisco to San Diego only Blazing Boards has the whole story. Summertime Down Under in cyclone season and huge winter surf on the North Shore are ridden like never before! Modern masters Bonga Perkins, Kevin Connelly, Joey Hawkins, Joel Tudor and Mike Myers blow down the doors for a new generation of "Blazing Longboarders". Running time 80 minutes.

"Full Cycle" showcases the insane talents of today's hottest longboarders. From the challenging surf of Oahu's North Shore to the pristine tubes on Queensland's Gold Coast, only "Full Cycle" delivers the big picture. Watch Rusty Keaulana grab a well deserved world title for Hawaii in treacherous seas at Haleiwa and see the USA's finest performers travel "Down Under" to score epic barrels along side Australia's top pros. Starring: Jeff Kramer, Ray Gleave, Joey Hawkins, Terry simms, Josh Baxter, Rusty Keaulana, Wayne Deane, Josh Ferris, Joel Tudor and more. Running time 74 minutes.

The September Sessions

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This movie came about when Jack Johnson, surfer and musician, got ahold of some 16mm film, and decided to follow Kelly Slater and some others as they surfed and explored the island of Sumatra. Produced by Slater, this surfing movie is an awesome insight into the waves surrounding that area, and shines a light on a couple professional surfers and how they're able to finally get away from constant crowds and unlock their free surfing capabilites. Surfers include Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Luke Egan, and Ross Williams. Editted by Dan Malloy.

Bob Evans 1968 Classic- Ride a White Horse

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This 1968 release is a compendium of the changes in Australian surfing over the proceding decade. It covers the arrival of the Malibu board and charts the rise of Midget Farelly and Nat Young to international prominence. With footage from most of Evan's previous films, it shows Midget surfing as a 13 year old, as well as in the Manly World Titles six years later, along with Nat's performances in the Peru and San Diego World Champs.

Early footage of Midget Farrelly, Nat Young, Bob McTavish and peter Drouyn makes this film one in a million!

My Eyes Won't Dry

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Ride along with Brian Conley and friends as they load up the Hurricane Hunter and head out on the adventure highway.In search of ultimate tubes and good vibes, the crew ventures to great lands and oceans including Mexico, Australia and the South Pacific. Enjoy angles of waves and wave riding that can only be achieved by the eyes of a surfer. From big spitting barrels to perfect peelers, this is your tour guide to the tube!

Not since George Greenough has a single surfer so thoroughly documented life inside the barrel. Brian Conley has traveled the world to bring you the most unique camera angles ever seen in a quantity never dreamed of.

The Endless Summer 2

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Paddle out and catch the perfect wave with champion surfers Robert "Wingnut" Weaver and Pat O'Connell on the most incredible journey ever taken. From the bone-crushing 15-foot wall of water at Hawaii's Waimea to the treacherous depths of Shark's Bay in Australia, you'll feel the spray, the speed and all the spills in this breathtaking adventure. Party with the local girls in Costa Rica, survive a lion attack in South Africa and chill out in the icy surf of Alaska as the thirty year old phenomenon of The Endless Summer continues.

Full Cycle

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

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“Full Cycle” showcases the insane talents of today’s hottest longboarders. From the challenging surf of Oahu’s North Shore to the pristine tubes on Queensland’s Gold Coast, only “Full Cycle” delivers the big picture.

Watch Rusty Keaulana grab a well deserved world title for Hawaii in treacherous seas at Haleiwa and see the USA’s finest performers travel “Down under” to score epic barrels along side Australia’s top pros.

Starring: Jeff Kramer, Ray Gleave, Joey Hawkins, Terry simms, Josh Baxter, Rusty Keaulana, Wayne Deane, Josh Ferris, Joel Tudor and more.

Blazing Longboards

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

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“Blazing Longboards” highlights epic performances by today’s greatest longboarders. Featuring the heaviest California winter waves in 25 years from San Francisco to San Diego only Blazing Boards has the whole story.

Summertime Down Under in cyclone season and huge winter surf on the North Shore are ridden like never before!

Modern masters Bonga Perkins, Kevin Connelly, Joey Hawkins, Joel Tudor and Mike Myers blow down the doors for a new generation of “Blazing Longboarders”.

“Blazing Longboards” includes classic insights by Greg Noll, Skip Frye, Tom Morey, Dorian Pakowitz, Donald Takayama and Leroy Grannis.

Gravity Sucks

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The most mind-blowing huge winter surf in 25 years belted California’s infamous break “Mavericks” in late December 1995 and only "Gravity Sucks" features all the epic rides and incredible wipeouts. "Gravity Sucks" features interviews and live action sound captured as it happened on location from both the land and sea. For an eye-opening examination of the week that changed Big Wave surfing forever you've got to check out "Gravity Sucks".

Starring: Jay Moriarity, Peter Mel, Evan Slater, Josh Loya, Pancho Sullivan, Flea Verotsco, Munga Barry, Shane Powell, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado and Sunny Garcia.

Only "Gravity Sucks" has up to the minute coverage of North Shore 94/95 and awesome "in your face" gravity defying maneuvers by the fella's who are expanding surfing’s boundaries daily!

Doc Ball - Surfing's Legendary Lensman

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This earned Doc the status of being the first surf photographer. He shot over 900 pictures in and out of the water in the 1930’s and early 1940’s. He was close friends with Tom Blake who originally inspired Doc to swim in the surf with a camera. Doc shot stills of such a high quality that future photographers including Don James and Leroy Grannis tried to emulate him. Doc’s photography was published worldwide in The Encyclopedia Britanica, National Geographic Magazine, Life Magazine and the London Daily Mirror to name a few. This helped to spread the sport of surfing worldwide.
Doc also documented this era by shooting 16mm movie film which was mostly shot from the water. His films include shots of the top surfers of that period such as Hoppy Swartz, Jim Bailey and Tule Clark.
“Doc Ball ~ Surfing’s Legendary Lensman” is a 43 minute documentary which features Doc’s best movie clips and also his world famous book, California Surfriders. Doc explains what it was like to be one of the first surfers on the mainland. Get an inside look at the Original Palos Verdes Surfing Club and see the female members surf including Mary Ann Hawkins and movie actress Martha Chapin. Check out Doc’s once in a billion film of “Oscar the Surfing Snake”.
“Doc Ball ~ Surfing’s Legendary Lensman” covers Doc’s relationship with the Father of Surfing, Duke Kahanamoku. See never before shown clips of Duke clowning around. Doc details the evolution of surfboard design which includes Tom Blakes contributions to surfing like the skeg and Hawaiian Hollow Board.
Producer/ Director Carl Ackerman worked closely with Doc for seven years on this project. This film includes a breathtaking sequence of 92 year old Ball bombing a hill on his skateboard. This program will be enjoyed by anyone who surfs or would like to learn to surf. Doc is sure to inspire many with his born to surf attitude.

Bustin' Down the Door (2 Dvd collectors edition)

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By the early 1970's the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii was already established as the world's ultimate surfing Mecca. It was a true proving ground for any surfer who wanted to play on the main stage. Every winter, the best surfers in the world converged on the North Shore to test their skills in the most radical waves known to man, but it was also a cultural crossroads, a melting pot of surfers and stoners where weirdness was the norm.

The lawless atmosphere, consisting of gangs and drugs and hippies and surfboards, was often described as 'the wild west'.

This is where humble beginnings of a professional sport were born

Ultimate Sessions

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Ultimate Sessions is a collection of ten historical surf sessions from the most celebrated surf films of the last 30 years. Beginning with Hal J's first film, Cosmic Children, and culminating with scenes from Jack Johnson's award-winning September Sessions, Ira Opper and writer Matt Warshaw (Encyclopedia of Surfing) searched through three decades of surf cinema to create a collection of the best surfing moments ever caught on film.
Featuring Footage from
1969 - Hal Jepsen's Cosmic Children Honolua Bay, Hawaii - Jeff Hakman
1972 - Albert Falzon's Morning of the Earth Uluwatu, Bali - Rusty Miller, Steve Cooney
1974 - Scott Dittrich's Fluid Drive Burleigh Heads, Australia - Paul Neilson, Peter Townend, Rabbit Bartholomew, Keith Paull Rattlesnake Point, Baja - J. Riddle, George Trafton
1975 - Bill Delaney's Free Ride Off the Wall, Hawaii - Shaun Tomson Pipeline, Hawaii - Mark Richards, Rabbit Bartholomew, Shaun Tomson
1983 - Steve Soderberg's Ocean Fever Off the Wall, Hawaii - Buttons Kaluhiokalani
1986 - Scott Dittrich's Amazing Surf Stories Supertubes, California - Dane Kealoha
1992 - Sonny Millers' Searching for Curren Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa and Bawa, Sumatra - Tom Curren
1999 - Jack Johnson's September Sessions Lance's Right, Indonesia - Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Luke Egan, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian and Ross Williams
Featuring Music by Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, INXS, Rose Royce, Dylan Cooper, Blessed Light, The Beautiful Girls, Low Lights, Rookie Card, Trancenden, Five Horse Johnson, Lilys, Skizzo Franick, Slackstring.

The Innermost Limits of Pure Fun

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Filmed and edited by George Greenough, one of surfing's godfathers, this film chronicles the advancements of the shortboard revolution of the late 60's, 1968 to be exact. This DVD is surfings homage to the first footage from inside the tube, brought to you through what is now coined 'GreenoughVision'. Grab this timeless piece and you'll be one step closer to understanding the innerworkings of one of surfings first great thinking minds.

Morning of the Earth

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Declared a national treasure by the Australian government. Painstakingly restored frame by frame for DVD. A stunning masterpiece by Albert Falzon! The classic 1972 surfing film Morning of the Earth reveals a fantasy of three exotic lands: Bali, Hawaii, and Australia, where surfers made their own houses, surfboards, and lived in harmony with nature.

Featuring spectacular surfing from Nat Young, Terry Fitzgerald, Gerry Lopez, Stephen Cooney, David Treloar and Michael Peterson, stunning photography from Albert Falzon and a great rock soundtrack that tells this mood story far better than any words. Getting back to where it all began when life was simple, no rip off people, and it was fun.

T-Shirt - Longboarding is Not a Crime

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T-Shirt featuring the cover of Chris Bystrom's classic: Longboarding is Not a Crime.

These shirts are made from the highest quality 100% cotton with double stiching throughout the shirt.

T-Shirt - Blazing Boards

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T-Shirt featuring the cover of Chris Bystrom's classic: Blazing Boards.

These shirts are made from the highest quality 100% cotton with double stiching throughout the shirt.

The Glide

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Longboarding and the Renaissance of Modern Surfing

Chris Bystrom & Racheed Jameel Safady.

1998, First Edition x 128pp.

The Glide is the first comprehensive look at longboarding in nearly thirty years and explores the full spectrum of longboarding’s dramatic comeback in the 1990’s.

The Glide highlights the modern longboard era and profiles original Pacific longboarders like Bob Cooper, Peter Troy and Pat Curren. The Glide also showcases the immense talents of current stars like Joel Tudor, Bonga Perkins and eighteen other profiles on the most innovative longboarders of the modern era.

Beautifully photographed by 28 of the surfing worlds best lens men and thoroughly researched, The Glide delivers a timeless statement about our favourite pastime.

Unspeakable heroes and unsung scallywags, Josh Ferris “The Terminator Strikes” plus a fast track to dreamland.

Pacific Longboarder - Volume 1, Issue 1

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

80 pages plus cover

Australian Longboarding Today, Mickey Dora - The dark side of da cat,

Ray Gleave “The godfather of Soul” interview and the official verdict “Longboarding Is Not A Crime”!

PLUS

Freeze frames - hottest photos of 96, World contest coverage, Australian National Titles and I.S.A world surfing games.

Around the World in 80 Waves - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '89 Shortboard Classic.

57cm x 39cm.

Son of the Last Surf Movie - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '87 Shortboard Classic.

57cm x 39cm.

Secret Spots on Celluloid - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '89 Shortboard Classic.

59cm x 41cm.

Blast Off - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '91 Bodyboard Classic.

59cm x 41cm.

Full Cycle - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '94 Longboard Classic.

60cm x 36cm.

Quiver - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '00 Retro Classic.

63.5cm x 42cm.

Longboarding - The Rebirth of Cool - Large Poster

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Limited Edition Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '93 Longboard Classic.

61cm x 43cm.

Blazing Boards - Large Poster

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Limited Edition, First Run! Large Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '84 Shortboard Classic.

64cm x 41.5cm.

Jeff Kramer - Large Poster

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Pacific Longboarder Poster Featuring Jeff Cramer.

Large Poster - 50cm x 70cm.

Dane Wilson - Large Poster

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Pacific Longboarder Poster Featuring Dane Wilson.

Large Poster - 50cm x 70cm.

Madmen 93 - Medium Poster

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Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '93 Shortboard Classic.

44cm x 26cm.

Primal Urge - Medium Poster

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Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '96 Shortboard Classic.

42cm x 25cm.

Gravity Sucks - Medium Poster

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Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '95 Shortboard Classic.

42cm x 25cm.

Cyclone Fever - Medium Poster

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Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '94 Shortboard Classic.

42cm x 25cm.

Longboarding is Not a Crime - Medium Poster

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Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '96 Longboard Classic.

52.5cm x 31.5cm.

Blazing Longboards - Medium Poster

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Limited Edition, Medium Poster (Only 300 remaining) of Bystrom's '96 Longboard Classic.

42cm x 30cm.

Blast Off 2 - The Unknown

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

Bodyboarding is the world’s fastest growing sport and nowhere in the world offers the consistent perfection of winter time in Hawaii.

Join us as we highlight the most epic cast ever assembled for a bodyboard video with super Rad performances by eight time world champ Mike Stewart on the North Shore, the insane aerial antics of Kai Santos and Hawaii’s most bizarre individual the totally unpredictable Hauoli Reeves.

Starring: Mike Stewart, Paul Roach, Ben Severson, Kainoa Mcgee, Hauoli Reeves, Michael Epplestun, Matt Riley, Seamas Mercado and Kai Santos.

Approx 48 Min.

Longboarding is Not a Crime

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:32 +0800

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This film showcases all aspects of Longboarding from recent competition coverage to classic free surf sessions along the entire east coast of Australia and winter action in Northern California and Hawaii.

“Longboarding is Not a Crime” lays it on the line and makes it graphically clear that nine-footer’s are fun for young and old alike. This film has a cast of talented longboarders blazing new territory on every wave they ride.

Starring: Ray Gleave, Bonga Perkins, Jason Blewett, Wayne Deane, Josh Ferris, Terry Simms, Ben Stone, Jye Byrnes, Dave Simmons and Dane Wilson.

Approx 85 minutes.

Blazing Boards

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Shot completely with 16mm film.

The original classic cinema surf flick, featuring Hawaii, Australia, California, Mexico and Exotic Isles. "Blazing Boards" captures the very essence of what riding waves is all about. If you love the ocean then be sure to check out the best surf film of the 1980’s.

“It never drags, it’s full of red hot surfing. Bystrom satisfies the hunger for high performance surfing” - Surfer Magazine

“The best surf film since Endless Summer” - Channel 7 TV Brisbane.

“Too savage for words” – Surfing Magazine.

Starring: Kong Elkerton, Shaun Tomson, Martin Potter, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll, Derek Hynd, Tom Curren, Cheyne Horan and Marvin Foster.

Soundtrack includes: INXS, Men Without Hats, The Raybeats and Tony Creed.

95 minutes.

Cyclone Fever

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Filmed entirely in 1994, "Cyclone Fever" documents the most insane three months in the history of Queensland surfing! Featuring mind-blowing Kirra, Burleigh and Noosa going off in ruler edged perfection and how a host of touring pros crammed a years worth of action into a few epic weeks.

Only "Cyclone Fever" has every epic 10 point ride from all the pro contests, plus highlights from the best Bells Beach Easter Classic in over a decade. Do yourself a favor, let your eyeballs cop it sweet, order a copy today!

Starring: Kelly Slater, Tom Carroll, Martin Potter, Rob Machado, Sunny Garcia, Taylor Knox, Grant Frost, Shane Powell, Donovan Frankenreiter, Munga Barry, Egan, Beschen and more... all blowing minds with each new move!

Approx 40 min.

Beyond Blazing Boards (Wave of the Future)

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Quoted by Kelly Slater as "The film I watched so many times as a 14 year old I probably burned a hole in it"

The first Stereo surf film shot completely with 16 mm film.

"Beyond Blazing Boards" or known as "Wave of the Future" (in Australia) is an absolutely action packed surfing adventure with an up to the minute examination of what high powered surfing is all about! Filmed in Bali, Australia, Mexico and California, "Beyond Blazing Boards" covers exciting free surfing action by the world’s top professionals in classic conditions around the world. From perfect 12 ft. Padang Padang to a close examination of todays dramatic pro surfing tour only Beyond Blazing Boards tells the full story of surfing’s evolution in the mid 1980’s.

Starring: Glen Winton, Mark Occhilupo, Kong Elkerton, Ronnie Burns, Simon Law and Tom Curren

87 minutes.