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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Julian Wilson, the warm up sessions

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

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Nat & Chase, En Route to the Vans Final

Nat Young was in town cruising around with Chase Wilson. They ripped a few in Newport. They ripped a few at the pier. Then they both made the final at the Vans Pier Classic. Nat took the win. Great surfing all week, boys!

30 minutes with Gabriel Medina

On the final morning of the Nike 6 Lowers Pro, the waves were mushy and windy, but even still Gabriel Medina was able to create more magic in 30 minutes I ever thought possible.