PAVEMENT

One of the best rock bands from the 90's and one of my personal favorites. They are doing a reunion tour as we speak. I want to see them really bad but I cannot bring myself to go to Coachella again. Too much bullshit. Matador also put out a "best of" called Quarantine The Past, in light of the reunion. If you don't know em, you should. Pitchfork.com is streaming every music video they ever made right now. Check it out. There are some good ones.

http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/episode/2132-pavement/1

Heelz

I ate at Uncle Bills Pancake House in Manhattan Beach this morning and saw this gem on the wall.

I don't know any details on the photo, other than the fact that it is rad.

it's always SUNNY in hawaii

Made this for Versasurf. Sunny ripping Haleiwa and Sunset 2008. I paddled out at lowers with him one day. I was basically the only person on a longboard. Some old crazy dude inevitably gets pissed at me for trying to catch the same wave as him. He went off on me for a spell as I sat quietly. I wasn't trying to start anything. Out of no where Sunny comes paddling up and tears into the guy. The dude was shitting his wetsuit for sure. Sunny made him paddle over to me and appologize. Sometimes it pays to be associated with Hawaiians on parole.

Sunny Garcia from TJ Ridings on Vimeo.

How Kick Ass Is Poison Idea?

I was layin around earlier takin in a little Pawn Stars when I realized that Chumlee fella looks exactly like the Pig Champion (rip) from Poison Idea haha. That inspired me to mute Pawn Stars and put on Feel The Darkness and get my face melted.

eye candy!

this is pretty amazing...

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Jay is definitely a jack of many trades . . . just stumbled upon this little bit of seduction in his collection, a lot better than that south side clownage bull shit.

north orange county waves. from Jay Diebel on Vimeo.

derp face

our friend Jay Diebel through us a little video together from a show last week.

Bear Face from Jay Diebel on Vimeo.

Hang loose. . . your ultra droopy crew neck that is.

This Riley Blakeway dude's vimeo account has some pretty cool clips to watch when you're killing time waiting for your friends to pick you up.

YUCK! ANCHOVIES from Riley Blakeway on Vimeo.

Ugly Stick = Ugly Chick

If my theory that men with ugly surfboards also have ugly significant others is true, then this guy must be macking on a girl who's jeans have no back pockets. She most likely wears big skate shoes too. And an oversize hoodie. Crunchy hair...

Last October, in San Diego, Australian surfboard designer/shaper Daniel Thompson was awarded the2009 "Best of Show" for his unique Raptor surf design. "A truly modern adaptation of the fish design," said Thompson. Successfully combining (Steve) Lis style foils with performance shortboard refinement and a unique split diamond tail for low drag planing efficiency and a tighter turning radius at speed. Why surf when you can fly?"

I guess if it works then it does not matter. I wouldn't bet the farm on this one though. It's hard for me to utilize a board to it's full potential if I can't stand the sight of it. I get sick of my board's appearance after a while and they start to work like shit. Or at least thats the lie I tell myself.

...the fuck?

So I guess this is how the Ruskies do show and tell:

Benson++Takayama

Snapped a picture on the phone of this old photo of Linda Benson with a rad Takayama round pin. Of all Donald's logos, I've always dug this one the most.

what took me so LONG?

I have never been that interested in big wave surfing. Everytime there was a maverick's section in a film I would lose interest pretty quick. It was big, impressive, and overall a little boring. Watching dudes make drops on huge waves over and over just didn't do it for me. For the same reasons I did not like watching the vert sections of skate videos. I wanted to see guys ripping small waves or out street skating a local ledge. In a lot of ways I still feel the same way. Something has changed though. Maybe its maturity, but this recent run of huge swell and big wave contests has really sparked my interest. I think it has a lot to do with the new breed of big wave talent. Most neteable being Greg Long. He is young, driven, stylish, and a charger. It's nice to see a fresh face riding these monsters. Fuck Laird and all his homies. They are super heroes for sure, but I have had enough. They should just buy a boat and start water skiing full time. I feel like there has been some kind of disconect for me with big wave riding. Laird never seemed like "one of us." He wasn't really a surfer to me. Us normal guys could never afford to do what he does. It seems that dudes like Greg Long fit my surfing bubble better. The "normal" guys seem to be getting a chance to shine.

These photos are from the Eddie. I think thats the board and wave that won it for him.

SQUASH IT...

I am in Florida right now for work and am really excited to get back to some waves!!!
I got a call today from our dear friend DREWBOB saying, my board that I have been waiting for, for two
months has arrived. Well here she is 5'4 Squash It:)

now I just need a log!

yummy

Maliboobs

Is it just me or are the Brothers Marshall annoying as shit. I honestly don't know much about them other than the fact that they are malibu locals. I used to see them in the old Burnt Toast videos. By the way, all of those longboard flicks that only show land footage of the Bu are sooo boring. I guess they rip it up at first point. I guess. I personally have not seen anything to write home about. Now they are all up in my face doing weird bullshit. Neon wetsuits and stupid art. This video is an excerpt from Longboard Habit. If you have never heard of them then this should sum it up. Random bullshit that isn't funny. It isn't anything really.

Mini Plan

Came home to this yesterday. Spent my tax return on a dodger mini plan. Waited until today to post because today is the first spring training game. Go dodgers!

Westboro Baptist Kid

Holy shit. I found this photo on facebook somewhere. The Westboro Baptist's came to Long Beach the other day. This poor little kid obviously doesn't know any better. The problem is that this kid and every other person with a sense of humor would have to agree that POOP is funny. This sign is ignorant. This sign also made me laugh really hard. It is so rediculous that we really have no other choice but to laugh. Laugh at the sign. Laugh at the Westboro Baptists. Don't take these fools so seriously. There is obviously no reason to. I am a little bummed in regards to that kid's psychological well being though.

whoever says this aint cool is Alaia

I dig the shit folks are doing on alaias. It's fresh and looks like good clean fun. It makes me feel similar to the way I felt when I realized stand-up bodyboarding existed. I posted a couple videos last week on the subject. Surfing on a finless device is very difficult and requires a lot of patience and practice. I found this old clip of Chris Taloa from Fistic Youth. It's lengthy but worth it. I miss bodyboard videos from the 90's man. Just straight up ripping and fucking around throughout. Also, get ready for the middle school grudge match at the end complete with obnoxious teenagers, head butts, and concerned adults.

the replacements

The 'Mats just might be the greatest band ever. They got booted from SNL after this I don't know if it was for acting inappropriately back stage or the gitup that Bobby Stinson chose to wear.


Replacements

GOD | MySpace Video

Bottom Turns: just say k"NO"st

Say what you will about the guy (as I often do), but A. Knost is a killer in the water. Just try to deny this bottom turn. I dare you. If you longboarded in the late 90's early 00's you either emulated Joel or Bonga. Knost went somewhere else. He was hangin heels off the tail of his board with the agility of a mongoose. He has really honed his style and continues to progress. I often catch myself with my jaw dropped and an aching sense of jealousy.

Andy Sandberg's Girlfriend is a Stone Fox

So the guy who did "Dick In a Box," is boning a very talented harp player. Her name is Joanna Newsom. She writes beautiful, drawn out, medieval/folk type shit. She has a very unique voice reminiscent of Bjork or Joni Mitchell. I hear some Lisa Simpson in there too. She is also a major babe. She already has 2 albums out and just released a new one called Have One On Me. I have been listenning for about two weeks now and it is the bomb. This music is challenging at first because the songs are quite long. But after a while the intricate melodies start to pop. If this explanation sounds like shit to you, well, give this song a quick listen. It may suprise you. Also, there is a slideshow displaying her hotness. Enjoy responsibly.

I Am A Mother Fucker

I figure by now everyone has seen the AC Transit bus fight video, well here's a little Tom Bruso doc some cats put together, pretty fuckin wild stuff.

Surf Rock Sucks!!!

Remember when Swing music got cool again in the 90's? Cherry Poppin Daddys were on the radio all day and your sister was taking swing dancing lessons. It was fun for a little while and then you never wanted to hear that shit again.

I fear we as a surf community have adopted a trend very similar into our music scene. It started with the acoustic, Jack Johnson, type of sound. Which was not bad at first. Then everyone with a surfboard and a acoustic guitar started to churn out doodoo music. In a retaliation against this we decided to go the opposite direction and start straight up copying 1960's garage rock. And of course, it sounds like shit. Don't get me wrong, its catchy music. There is a reason it is a trend. it is mildly appealing until you hear it a few more times. The Velvet Underground did it back in the day and it sounded great. It was new and challenging music. This new surf related garage pop is bullshit.

There has got to be some surfers out there that can make something we can be proud of. Maybe not. I honestly have not seen anything of that much importance come out of the surf music scene since Dick Dale. Now that was some badass surf rock.

If you don't believe me then watch this music video. If this does not prove my point then nothing will. Surfing is great, but it's music is a kook.

History lesson

Next time you see that guy or gal (worm) trimming with his or her arm behind them in the lip, please refrain from making an ALEX KNOST call. We all dig his style, but we're not trying to be him. Thanks.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery?

What cosmic timing you have Masa Tom has with your post on "surf art". Lightner, when he was posting with us on Svrf andDestroy brought this up before too and seriously bummed out a ton of people (totally awesome) and now once again, I must supplement.

++So two days ago I'm walking by the flyers table near the entry way of Kanvas by Katin and spot this. . .


Ohh cool some Ando and Friends flyers is what I immediately thought.++

NOPE!. Just another fucking Andy Davis rip off named John Culqui. I read his bio and can assure you this John Culqui is not Andy's conjoined twin, but IS a total Durp. And I must say, this is a gnarrrrly rip off. The little byrd shaped thingys behind the guy perched on the nose? Get the fuck outta here man.


I don't know Andy Davis or anything, but I guess this type of shit bothers me because I was such a fan of his FREE brand 10 years ago. Check out this shirt I still have from when I was 14. . .
and now some kook, who is just one on a long list of ripper offers, is going to cash in selling rip off "art" at a yuppie gallery in South Coast plaza.
In closing, that old saying "imitation is the highest form of flattery" is to me a bunch of bullshit. Imitation breeds indifference and indifference is not at all flattering to the originator.
Humans fucking suck sometimes.

Don't Quit Your Day Job

WARNING: This post may ruffle some feathers. that being said, i would like to discuss Surf Art. Basically, i don't believe in it. There is a lot of bullshit out there and it makes me sad. In reality creating surf related art that is actually "good" is very difficult. Rick Griffen did it. And thats about it. The early work of artists like Andy Davis and Thomas Campbell is worth mention also. Now it seems like everyone is just re-creating what they have already done. But not as good.

The other problem with surf art involves talented surfers. Alex Knost is a great example. Don't get me wrong, the dude rips! No doubt about it. One of the most original wave riders of our time for sure. But his art, well, not so much. Looks like a variation on what Thomas Campbell and Ed Templeton have already created. Another example is Joe Aaron. Once again, this kid rips! A nice kid with a nice family. Gives Joel a run for his money. His art work on the other hand is basically a rip off of early Rick Griffin work. In the background he often paints distorted shapes just like Mark Rothko.

I don't hate these dudes at all. I just hate their art. We are in need of some originality ASAP.