1 Week at the US Open

Throngs of chicks in thongs and every pro surfer in the world invade HB for 1 week in August. It's rad, but I'm glad it's over. Nathaniel Curren, CJ Hobgood, Yadin Nicol, Kai Barger, Torrey Meister, Ryan Carlson, Stu Kennedy, Jack Freestone, Felipe Toledo, Damien Hobgood, Mitch Coleborn, Kiron Jabour, Miguel Pupo, Jordy Smith, John John Florence Music: Shigeto Song: Huron River Drive

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Costa Rica with Surfer Magazine

Here's the video from a trip I did recently with Surfer Magazine. Thanks to Bryce Lowe-White for hooking it up! Featuring Luke Davis, Dylan Goodale, Michael Dunphy, and Brendon Gibbens. http://www.surfermag.com/videos/intermission/

1 Week with Brett Simpson

From the Pier to Lowers and back, Brett Simpson spends the week before the US Open testing boards and warming up.

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Music, Spacehog Song, In the Meantime

Gabriel Medina - the warm up sessions

Gabe surfed every single morning for 2 hours before the US Open. He'd freesurf midday, and then he'd wax his 30 minute heat. He, undoubtedly, has natural ability but he also has a tremendous work ethic. Ironically, he attributed his stamina to diet of "a lot of milk and tortilla". As Gabe develops more competitive savvy and perhaps a level of fitness akin to Slater or Fanning, he'll likely find a new gear. Gabe will not only raise the talent level of professional surfing, but also the dedication level. Bravo, Gabriel! Can't wait. Music by Stevie Wonder Song, Living for the City

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OMG Dane! - the warm up sessions

Dane gets mobbed on Southside, but surfs in anonymity just 100 yards north. He weaves though the crowds, lifeguards, and bikini's en route to a Quarterfinal finish for the 2nd year in a row.

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Julian Wilson, the warm up sessions

Julian freesurfing around Huntington Beach en route to his maiden US Open victory.

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