http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/3nHe_yfQvAYWatch Full Episodes of FiNS Online: Fins captures the progression of modern surfing in the making. Produced by Emmy Award winner and 30 year veteran in surf film and TV, Ira Opper gets rare access into the likes of Kelly Slater, the Irons brothers, and the new breed of surfing legends.enhttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationwebmaster@blinkx.com (blinkx webmaster)Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:28:44 +0000Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:28:44 +0000http://tv.blinkx.comhttp://cdn.blinkx.com/store/images/video/b/09/TVShows/e73fb55382ade282959f8fce479a697e.jpghttp://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/3nHe_yfQvAYhttp://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e12Surfing today is a worldwide pursuit. Across the planet, surfing has taken root in some of the most remote outposts of the world and in the heart of some of the most populated regions. in either case, vibrant surf scenes have sprouted, drawing both visiting surfers and crews of locals. And surfers are always looking for something different: massive waves in Northern California, long summer days down south, flawless surf in Indonesia, high-performance sessions in Australia, heavy water in Hawaii, and solitary sessions in Santa Cruz. There's always something happening in the world of surf. In this episode of Fins, we take a look at surfing across the globe.Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e11Surfing as a sport is defined by the people on the cutting edge, leading the way in new progressions. Whether surfers honing their skills as competitors facing the best in the world, artists looking for new ways to capture the essence of the lifestyle, or icons making pilgrimages to some of the sport's greatest waves, surfing's greatest leaders are always on to something new. In this episode of Fins, we examine the art and lifestyle of legendary surf photographer and entrepreneur Aaron Chang, profile two of surfing's most prominent and progressive athletes, the Hobgood twins, and review one of surfing's most iconic session -- Tom Curren's first trip to Jeffreys Bay.Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e10Surfers are always on the lookout for new ways to stay on the cutting edge. Whether it's in the water or on the land, surfers tend to stay creative. in this episode of Fins, we take an in-depth look at one of surfing's newest trends in Stand-Up Surfing, profile the eclectic tastes and unique lifestlye of surfer/artist/clothing designer Jalian, and tag along for a low-pressure North Shore surf session with Hurley's finest young surfers.Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e9In surfing, special reverence is held for those at the forefront of the sport, whether the most talented surfers in the lineup or the leaders of other surfing movements. In this episode of Fins, we pay a visit to two of surfing's biggest stars, brothers Bruce and Andy Irons, at their home on the Island of Kauai. Also, we profile one of surfing's most legendary photographers - a man who's been chronicling the cutting-edge in the sport for four decades - Jeff Divine.Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e8From innovative ways of capturing the sport, to surfing in new and unique spots, to reestablishing the identity of the sport, surfing in the new millenium takes on a lot of unique faces. In this episode of FiNS, we pay a visit to legendary surfing filmmaker and photographer Greg Huglin, have an in-depth interview with Central California's trio of surf brothers Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy, and present a surf session in tsunami-ravaged Indonesia.Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e7Surf culture is extremely diverse today, with surfers everywhere seeking out and finding new ways to enjoy the lifestyle. In this episdode of FiNS, we profile 13 year old Hawaiian phenomenon John John Florence, get an insiders look at an adventure paddleboarding trip to Canada, check in with surfer/singer/songwriter Jack Johnson, and tag along on a surf session at Lower Trestles in Southern California.Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e6Though the sport of surfing has gone global, there are locations around the world where the pastime is more than just something to do. It's a way of life. Certainly California is such a place - on of surfing's ancestral homes. In this episode of FiNS, we take a look at the many faces of California surf culture: from Timmy Reyes, California's next world title contender, to the Gudauskus brothers, a trio of surfers from San Clemente, to surfer/artist Jalian, whose unique clothing is earning him worldwide acclaim. Plus, we take a look at the newest big wave discovery in California.Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e5In this episode of Fins, we offer a diverse look at surf culture, beginning with San Diego-based artist and surfer Chris Del Moro, then cut over to the two women at the top of the world surfing stage, Sofia Mulanovich and Chelsea Georgeson.Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e4Surfers have always held distinct identities, no matter what their level of involvement in the sport. In this episode of Fins, we take a look at some of the sport’s leading personalities, including seven-time world champion Kelly Slater, celebrated photographer Tom Servais, and cutting-edge surfboard shaper Nev Hyman.Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e3In this episode of Fins we take a look at some of the sport’s most unique personalities, surfers who have used the sport in a common way to express very distinct outlooks. We begin with Palos Verdes surfer Alex Gray who came from a town with few professionals to become one of the world’s top ranked surfers. Then we travel to Australia to meet the founders of Stab Magazine, a free-form enterprise that plays by no rules. Finally, we end up back in Southern California, checking in with the very unique Josh Hoyer, who views surfing as a job, and little else.Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e2One of surfing’s most historic towns, Santa Cruz, California is a place with a legacy of rugged, counterculture surfers finding a home among world-class waves. Today, Santa Cruz is divided between East and West siders, longboarders and shortboarders, giving everybody with a surfboard under their arm a distinct identity.In this episode of Fins, we travel through Santa Cruz, tapping into some of the local fixtures for an insider look at a distinct California surf town. We talk to surfers Jason “Ratboy” Collins and Peter Garaway, as well as local photographer Patrick Trefz and legendary local shaper Bill “Stretch” Reidel.Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000http://tv.blinkx.com/show/fins/l4ndeqS7hi_N0BC6e-DtOnZ-epc#s1e1When tourists pour into Sydney from around the world, they experience the same things—harbor bridge, opera house, beaches—but what they don’t see is the underground life that is at the heart of Sydney culture. Perhaps nobody embodies the modern lifestyle there better than the town’s own Oscar Wright, a renowned surfer, artist and musician, who’s using the city as a personal blank canvas. In this episode of Fins, we take a look at Sydney’s urban surf culture through the eyes of Oscar Wright, following him through the machinations of his daily life in and around the city.Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 +0000