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The
Grass Stain
(Or, A Plea, of Sorts)
The board building process is so time consuming, it allows one
to reflect upon the impact of the closure of Clark Foam, Pop-outs
and the re-emergence of the backyard shaper. By Andrew Heyman. |
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Like
Sculpture
But Functional
John Belik has flown below the radar for much of the last thirty
years, experimenting with just about every conceivable board
design, as discussed in this Newyorksurf.com interview. |
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Grown
in the USA
With the surfboard industry "going offshore" at a
steady clip, local shaper Jeff Anderson's roots remain firmly
planted on terra firma. Michael Machemer explores just how deep
those roots go. |
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The
Other Summer
The Winter of '06-'07 brought record highs in January and ice
storms and floods in March; that meant you needed deep pockets
for gas money, or a good bicycle to score consistent surf. Photos
and words by Bryce, Casey, Clark, Nellie and Snap. |
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Good
Things in Life
The Bunger name has been synonymous with board building and
surf culture on Long Island for the past forty years. Charlie
Bunger Jr., along with his father, has reached back into the
Vault to revisit some of NY’s surf “pioneers”,
and the birth of one of the oldest surf shops around. |
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Gliders
The Art of Julie Goldstien. Julie's unique woodcut prints are
on display as part of "The Happening." Intro by Jon
Coen. |
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Shop
Class
For the last fifteen years Mike Becker has been quietly handcrafting
surfboards out of his home on Long Island. Michael Machemer
caught up with him to discuss his growing business, his versatile
shapes and his new factory. |
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Newyorksurf.com
Profile: Matt Clark
Fresh out of college and already in print, Matt Clark makes
the most of a short lens, with a little help from a lot of ambition.
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Underground
Existence
Michael Machemer and Tom Parrish discuss Surfing's halcyon days
on the North Shore, life in Seaside Heights and what it means
to be a modern day shaper and surfer in this Newyorksurf.com
interview. |
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Newyorksurf.com
Interview: Manuel C. Caro
Michael Machemer and Manuel discuss the birth of Mandala
Custom Designs, free will, and mind-blowing quads for surfers
like you. |
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2006:
A Year in Photos
The best swell of 2006 is open for debate, but chances are there's
a photo of it in here. By Michael Nelson. |
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Getting
There: Dispatches from Peru
Zig-zagging across the country to connect on his flight to Peru,
Tyler Breuer finds more than point breaks on his way to Huanchaco. |
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Three
Days on the 405
The price of gas and a backed up toilet on a departing flight
weren't going to interfere with my date with a fun Southern
Hemi. The 2006 ...Lost Energy Drink ISA World Surfing Games
was my love connection.
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Newyorksurf.com
Interview: Donavon Frankenreiter
Michael Machemer spoke with Donavon about his
music, his boards and his upcoming gig at the 1st Annual Brendan
Borek High Tides Memorial Fund Benefit Concert in Wildwood,
NJ. |
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Newyorksurf.com
Interview: Jeff Clark
Michael Machemer spoke with Mavericks legend and shaper
Jeff Clark about his board designs, surfing small waves and
some of his heaviest wipeouts.
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Escape
From Babylon
NYC surf-artists Grant Myrdal, Todd Diciurcio, and
Michael Machemer manage an escape from Babylon, finding their
own Tower of Babel and unifying language.
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Newyorksurf.com
Interview: Grant "Twiggy" Baker
Grant Myrdal spoke with Twiggy about winning The 2006
Mavericks Surf Contest®,
the upcoming Dungeons Contest and more. |
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Bluespace
Living on a farm way beyond uptown, while you wait for your
visa, leaves only a limited number of options. |
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| Old Stuff: Warning,
clicking some of the links on these pages may cause you to get
lost. |
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3.11.04
PHOTOS - MARCH, 2004
Epic shots from an epic day. Photos by Mike Nelson. Warning:
viewing these pictures can be hazardous to your health, especially
if you were stuck at work. (Best viewed
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MORE
BULL - February,
2004
The Red Bull Ice Break Finals landed in Nova Scotia,
with quite an impressive entourage. Brian Walsh chilled with
the "Mounties" and captured one of the most memorable
events in East Coast surfing history. |
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CIRCUMNAVIGATION
- January, 2004
What do you get when two old friends hook up for a Nor'Easter
swell in New York? Sometimes you have to travel around the world
just for "one more wave". By Andrew Heyman |
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NO
BULL - November, 2003
On November 20th, 2003 the light turned GREEN
for the Long Island Red Bull Ice Break Qualifier. Head Judge
and New York's own Brian Walsh writes in. |
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IS
SURFING ETIQUETTE DEAD? - July,
2003
There’s a sour taste in my mouth, and it’s not from
the burrito I ate at lunch. No, it’s from the yo-ho who
dropped in on me this morning. Whatever happened to surfing
etiquette in the water? Is it disappearing altogether? Dane
Larson explores. |
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NORTH
OF NOWHERE - June, 2003
With the new Mike Nelson/Brian Walsh film premiere just days
away, we had an opportunity to catch up with the two of them
with a little Q&A about NY surfing, their influences, and
their much anticipated new film. Watch the Trailer for the gazillionth
time, and browse through some killer shots from the movie. |
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THREE
DAYS - April, 2003
Hang up your suit, pour yourself something to drink, kick back
and remember the last time you connected three straight days
of waves. |
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Health
& Fitness Series - Part 3
See if your legs are up to snuff. Spring is here and if you've
been slacking all winter, get your lower half up to speed with
this intense leg circuit workout. |
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SPONGE
MADNESS ** (March,
2003)
On February 23, 2003 a group of spongers got their nuts in a
bunch and ventured down south a bit to score some filthy waves.
Click here to see what happens when spongers attack. |
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Mike
Nelson Photos
Feeling down from the lack of waves? Here's another round of
Full Nelson Photos to remind you that all hope is not lost.
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