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Episode 12
Sessions
aired: Tue, Dec 19, 2006
Surfing 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.
Episode 11
Hobgoods, Chang, Curren Session
aired: Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Surfing 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.
Episode 10
Jalian
aired: Tue, Dec 5, 2006
Surfers 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.
Episode 9
Irons Brothers And Jeff Divine
aired: Tue, Nov 28, 2006
In 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.
Episode 8
Greg Huglin, Malloys, New Reefs
aired: Tue, Nov 21, 2006
From 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.
Episode 7
John John, Paddleboarding, Jack Johnson And A Trestles Session
aired: Tue, Nov 14, 2006
Surf 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.
Episode 6
Reyes And Gudauskas
aired: Tue, Nov 7, 2006
Though 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.
Episode 5
Chris Del Moro, Sofia Mulanovich, Chelsea Georgeson
aired: Tue, Oct 31, 2006
In 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.
Episode 4
Kelly Slater, Tom Servais, Nev Hyman
aired: Tue, Oct 24, 2006
Surfers 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.
Episode 3
Alex Gray, Stab Magazine, Josh Hoyer
aired: Tue, Oct 17, 2006
In 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.
Episode 2
Santa Cruz
aired: Tue, Oct 3, 2006
One 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.
Episode 1
Ozzie Wright
aired: Tue, Oct 10, 2006
When 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.
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