Surphang Magazine Issue 19

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowThe Hall of Dane!The Hall of Dane!

Champ ChatsChamp ChatsKyle's caning it!Kyle's caning it!

Pumping PorthtowanPumping PorthtowanSurphalosophySurphalosophyFoster's ThoughtsFoster's Thoughts

EurovisionEurovision

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SurphangSurphangMagazineMagazine

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'A sight for sore eyes!'

Well we made it! Yes European surfers everywhere have just

survived the longest known flat spell for some years! So it's no

wonder all eyes are on Dane Hall here, very much enjoying a green room with a view at the infamous

La Graviere in Hossegor, France. So our nineteenth issue is full of some

tantalising treats to take us all through the summer and into an autumn of awesome swell!

Yes that's what a decent wave looks like!Photo: Duncan Hall

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This Issue's FeaturesThis Issue's Features

The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowThe Hall Of Dane!The Hall Of Dane!

Champ Chats Champ Chats Kyle's caning it!Kyle's caning it!

Could Dane Hall be the next Brit to hit the big time and

enter Surfer's Hall of Fame?Well he's really hoping so!

Kyle Imgraben grabbed not one but two regional titles last year so we decided we should catch up for a chat!

Finally the waves return and so we take a look at a classic

Cornish spot that usually favours any swell going.

Pumping PorthtowanPumping Porthtowan

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This IssueThis Issue

Summer heads off to herald the storms... but at least that should mean some waves!Photo: Stu Gaston

SurphalosophySurphalosophy

Dale Foster has lived at the heart of the UK's surfng scene all his life so we fnd out what makes his surfng heart tick!

Foster's ThoughtsFoster's Thoughts EurovisionEurovisionThere's a lot of talent in Europe,

all going head to head for the ASP European Pro Junior title –

here's our pick of the bunch!

The Lacanau Pro, one of the longest running surf contests in Europe returns this month – who will take all the glory?

Glory, ScoresGlory, Scores& The Tour& The Tour

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Welcome toWelcome toThe Pro ShowThe Pro Show

The Hall of Dane!The Hall of Dane!Words: Stu Gaston; Photos: Duncan Hall

Dane Hall opens up with an airshow.

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Dane Hall is one of a handful of Brits who has Dane Hall is one of a handful of Brits who has been humble enough to realise that if you're been humble enough to realise that if you're

going to get anywhere in the world of surfng, going to get anywhere in the world of surfng, you have to move to where the waves are you have to move to where the waves are actually good and consistent. And now heactually good and consistent. And now he lives a few minutes from one of the bestlives a few minutes from one of the best

breaks in Europe, Supertubes in Portugal,breaks in Europe, Supertubes in Portugal, then there's no looking back. Dane is on athen there's no looking back. Dane is on a

roll and heading for fame and fortune... wellroll and heading for fame and fortune... well as close to it as he can get for now anyway!as close to it as he can get for now anyway!

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Name: Name: Dane HallDane HallAge: Age: 2424Nickname: Nickname: Great Dane Great Dane Years surfng: Years surfng: 1515Where you live: Where you live: Peniche, PortugalPeniche, PortugalSponsors: Sponsors: Janga Wetsuits, Dr Ding Surfshop, Tools HardwearJanga Wetsuits, Dr Ding Surfshop, Tools HardwearLocal break/s:Local break/s: Supertubos, Belgas, Porthmeor Beach Supertubos, Belgas, Porthmeor BeachFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Julian WilsonJulian WilsonFavourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Supertubos, when it's big!Supertubos, when it's big!Favourite surf movie?Favourite surf movie? Lost Atlas Lost AtlasFavourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? CarveCarveFavourite board? Favourite board? Mt Woodgie 6'1 squashtailMt Woodgie 6'1 squashtail

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The Pro ShowThe Pro Show

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Dane Hall hits it high.

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What got you into surfng?What got you into surfng?I guess my dad got me into it whenI guess my dad got me into it when

I was young and I was hooked, alongI was young and I was hooked, along with mates surfng too it was justwith mates surfng too it was just

natural to get into surfng.natural to get into surfng.How long have you lived in Portugal now?How long have you lived in Portugal now?

I've lived in Portugal for 5 years now.I've lived in Portugal for 5 years now.Do you feel the moves had aDo you feel the moves had a

positive effect on your surfng? positive effect on your surfng? Yes I think my surfng's improvedYes I think my surfng's improved

a lot down here, just the variety ofa lot down here, just the variety of waves and consistency makes itwaves and consistency makes it

a great training ground.a great training ground.

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowWhen and how did you become sponsored? When and how did you become sponsored?

I started getting sponsored around 16 just by I started getting sponsored around 16 just by surfng in comps and showing up in mags and surfng in comps and showing up in mags and

being humble to people, all that plus surfng being humble to people, all that plus surfng really well and trying to improve everyday.really well and trying to improve everyday.

What moment are you most proud ofWhat moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far? in your surfng career so far?

I'm most proud of the cover shot I got onI'm most proud of the cover shot I got on Carve mag a while back when I did a trip to Carve mag a while back when I did a trip to

Panama with Stokesy and Jayce. Was a great Panama with Stokesy and Jayce. Was a great trip with fun waves and good times.trip with fun waves and good times.

Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? I'd have to say Kelly of course, being at hisI'd have to say Kelly of course, being at his

age and still being the best and improving is age and still being the best and improving is really inspiring. A lot of other guys really amp really inspiring. A lot of other guys really amp

me up to be better as well like Mick, Julian,me up to be better as well like Mick, Julian, Nat Young, really great to see the growth in Nat Young, really great to see the growth in

their careers. I look up to those guys a lot.their careers. I look up to those guys a lot.

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Dane drives through the lip.

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What do you prefer, free surfngWhat do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? or competitions and why?

I prefer freesurfng, comps I wanna get better I prefer freesurfng, comps I wanna get better at some, I'm really tying to be a well rounded at some, I'm really tying to be a well rounded

surfer. There's certain aspects I like about surfer. There's certain aspects I like about comps and free surfng so I want to becomps and free surfng so I want to be

able to do it all.able to do it all.When and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session?

Supertubos 2 years back. I was in a good Supertubos 2 years back. I was in a good rhythm with the waves and it was like 6 foot rhythm with the waves and it was like 6 foot

light offshore and I got 2 or 3 insane barrels. I light offshore and I got 2 or 3 insane barrels. I could choose bad waves that day haha love could choose bad waves that day haha love

those sessions.those sessions.What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life?

I'd say when I was in Morocco when I was 18 I I'd say when I was in Morocco when I was 18 I think, Anchor Point was pretty big and I wiped think, Anchor Point was pretty big and I wiped

out on a set and got dragged under water out on a set and got dragged under water forever, was pretty heavy.forever, was pretty heavy.

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What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? Clique- by BIG Sean, Jay-Z, Kanye, gets me ampedClique- by BIG Sean, Jay-Z, Kanye, gets me ampedWhat do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf? When I don't surf I train, do yoga, go over footage, When I don't surf I train, do yoga, go over footage, just try and keep busy and work as hard as I can, just try and keep busy and work as hard as I can, I also work away on racing boats during winter I also work away on racing boats during winter time to pay for my comps and travel etc, keeps time to pay for my comps and travel etc, keeps me grounded I guess. My parents also have a me grounded I guess. My parents also have a surf lodge in Peniche so I help with that too, surf lodge in Peniche so I help with that too, so I can stay busy during flat spells.so I can stay busy during flat spells.So you train as well as surf? So you train as well as surf? Yeh I train in the gym, and some yoga too.Yeh I train in the gym, and some yoga too.

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The Pro ShowThe Pro ShowAnd if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play?

If I didn't surf I'd like to snowboard, such a fun sport.If I didn't surf I'd like to snowboard, such a fun sport.If you had unlimited money, what would you buy? If you had unlimited money, what would you buy?

It would have to be a wave pool or wave gardenIt would have to be a wave pool or wave garden just so you could guarantee surfng everyday ofjust so you could guarantee surfng everyday of

the year, also a super yacht in the Mentawaisthe year, also a super yacht in the Mentawais would be dreamy, I'd have some sick cars too,would be dreamy, I'd have some sick cars too,

I could go on all day with this haha.I could go on all day with this haha.What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today?

I ate a banana this morning.I ate a banana this morning.What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word?

I guess I use sick quite a lot, too muchI guess I use sick quite a lot, too much actually, probably people are gettingactually, probably people are getting

sick of me using that word lolsick of me using that word lol

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Dane driving through with power.

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Dane HallDane HallWhat's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year?

My goals for this year are to improve all My goals for this year are to improve all aspects of my surfng, work on clips, aspects of my surfng, work on clips,

shoot photos, focus on getting some shoot photos, focus on getting some results in comps and everntually get a results in comps and everntually get a

main sponsor with some fnancial main sponsor with some fnancial backing, and to have fun with it all.backing, and to have fun with it all.

And what about the future?And what about the future?Future is simple for me, progress in Future is simple for me, progress in

surfng, travel a lot, spend time with surfng, travel a lot, spend time with friends, just enjoy everyday and givefriends, just enjoy everyday and give

110 percent in everything I do.110 percent in everything I do.

Champ Champ ChatsChats

Kyle's Caning It!Kyle's Caning It!Words: Stu Gaston

Photos: Joe Wallace &Darren Longbottom

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Kyle Imgraben may still be a Kyle Imgraben may still be a grom but he sure surfs way grom but he sure surfs way

beyond his years. No wonder beyond his years. No wonder then that he's already got then that he's already got

multiple state champion titles multiple state champion titles under his belt. We decided we under his belt. We decided we

needed to have a chat with this needed to have a chat with this super grom from South Australia.super grom from South Australia.

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Name: Name: Kyle ImgrabenKyle ImgrabenAge: Age: 1616Nickname: Nickname: GrommyGrommyYears surfng: Years surfng: 66Where you live: Where you live: Adelaide, South AustraliaAdelaide, South AustraliaSponsors: Sponsors: Quiksilver, Dragon, Skullcandy, Shapers Fins, Nice Quiksilver, Dragon, Skullcandy, Shapers Fins, Nice Life Healthy Living, Farking Deck Pads and Emery SurfboardsLife Healthy Living, Farking Deck Pads and Emery SurfboardsLocal break/s: Local break/s: Seaford.Seaford.Favourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Julian WilsonJulian Wilson Favourite place to surf?Favourite place to surf? Cactus CactusFavourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? “Done”“Done”Favourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? I like airsI like airsFavourite board? Favourite board? The New “ Black Angel” model by EmeryThe New “ Black Angel” model by EmeryWhat got you into surfng? What got you into surfng? My Dad and Uncle took me and my brother surfng and ever My Dad and Uncle took me and my brother surfng and ever since I’ve been hooked!since I’ve been hooked!When and how did you become sponsored?When and how did you become sponsored?My frst sponsor was a surf shop “Preeces” on my 11th My frst sponsor was a surf shop “Preeces” on my 11th birthday – I was the happiest kid ever. And that lead to a deal birthday – I was the happiest kid ever. And that lead to a deal with O’Neill, but a year after that when I was 13 I won U16 with O’Neill, but a year after that when I was 13 I won U16 and the Quksilver rep in SA approached me and said he and the Quksilver rep in SA approached me and said he would like to sponsor me. After Quicksilver, Dragon was set would like to sponsor me. After Quicksilver, Dragon was set up, soon after Farking wanted to put me on a deal, and about up, soon after Farking wanted to put me on a deal, and about a year after that when I won U16s again Skullcandy a year after that when I won U16s again Skullcandy approached me, so I really just surfed and had fun.approached me, so I really just surfed and had fun.Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? Dion Atkinson, he always puts in 100% to everything, he lives Dion Atkinson, he always puts in 100% to everything, he lives about 1km away from me and is in the same surf club as me about 1km away from me and is in the same surf club as me “Seaford Boardriders” whenever he is home I'm always trying “Seaford Boardriders” whenever he is home I'm always trying to push my surfng in front of him.to push my surfng in front of him.What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer, free surfng or competitions and why? I love free surfng but nothing can beat the feeling when I love free surfng but nothing can beat the feeling when you win a contest. I think I like free surfng better you win a contest. I think I like free surfng better because I can try and go bigger.because I can try and go bigger.

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CHAMPCHAMP CHATSCHATS

Now the past few years have seen you performing Now the past few years have seen you performing consistently well at all levels, having been South consistently well at all levels, having been South

Australia State Champion in both the Under 16 and Australia State Champion in both the Under 16 and Under 18 divisions last year. So talk us through Under 18 divisions last year. So talk us through

those contests and the highs and lows thatthose contests and the highs and lows that lead to you earning your titles.lead to you earning your titles.

Well we have 3 rounds of State Titles. The frstWell we have 3 rounds of State Titles. The frst round is just at the end of summer so I was feeling round is just at the end of summer so I was feeling

really good going into the frst round, the frst round really good going into the frst round, the frst round is always the worst because everyone wants to win is always the worst because everyone wants to win which puts the pressure on a bit. I was just surfng which puts the pressure on a bit. I was just surfng

everyday trying to make the most of the conditions everyday trying to make the most of the conditions and not get frustrated. I won the frst one which was and not get frustrated. I won the frst one which was

great because it sets up the rest of the year for me. great because it sets up the rest of the year for me. By the time round two come round it was at my By the time round two come round it was at my

home break and I was super excited because I love home break and I was super excited because I love surfng my local its such an easy wave to understand surfng my local its such an easy wave to understand

and I just feel like I'm free surfng when ever there and I just feel like I'm free surfng when ever there are contests there. I ended up winning U16 the frst are contests there. I ended up winning U16 the frst

day which was sick because I was now the U16 state day which was sick because I was now the U16 state champion and I was into the fnals for U18 the next champion and I was into the fnals for U18 the next

day!! The next day the surf was almost as good as day!! The next day the surf was almost as good as home gets with only 4 people out at each time! home gets with only 4 people out at each time!

Couldn’t have been more stoked because I already Couldn’t have been more stoked because I already won U16 so of course I was feeling good about won U16 so of course I was feeling good about

going into the U18, I had nothing to loose so I was going into the U18, I had nothing to loose so I was just going into it as hard as I could... I went out for just going into it as hard as I could... I went out for the heat and my frst two waves I got long runners the heat and my frst two waves I got long runners

straight away and was just frothing. Paddled out to straight away and was just frothing. Paddled out to the back and sat there for 10 minutes then got a set the back and sat there for 10 minutes then got a set with 2 minutes to go I was just trying not to fall and with 2 minutes to go I was just trying not to fall and then went for a punt at the end rode out of that and then went for a punt at the end rode out of that and

was just super stoked because I knew I took out was just super stoked because I knew I took out both divisions! I was so happy.both divisions! I was so happy.

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

Kyle coming through another tubular moment.Photo: Joe Wallace

And you've also taken a number of win in other contests as well. And you've also taken a number of win in other contests as well. Yeah last year I also won the U18 division of the Berry Bay Surf Yeah last year I also won the U18 division of the Berry Bay Surf Jam in York Peninsula which was big. I also won grom of the year Jam in York Peninsula which was big. I also won grom of the year in “Seaford Boardriders”.in “Seaford Boardriders”.Tell us about some of those memorable moments. Tell us about some of those memorable moments. When I won grom of the year I was so happy had such a good time When I won grom of the year I was so happy had such a good time competing against everyone, they're all so good and push my competing against everyone, they're all so good and push my surfng so I was just the happiest kid ever! Winning the Berry Bay surfng so I was just the happiest kid ever! Winning the Berry Bay Surf Jam was amazing because it was the frst ever Berry Bay Surf Surf Jam was amazing because it was the frst ever Berry Bay Surf Jam so I really wanted to go well and it ended up paying off so I Jam so I really wanted to go well and it ended up paying off so I was super stoked!was super stoked!

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25 - SM Kyle Imgraben's surfing is definitely pointing in the right direction.Photo: Joe Wallace

I I imagine you had to overcome some solid surfng imagine you had to overcome some solid surfng from your contenders. How do you rate your surfng from your contenders. How do you rate your surfng peers over in Australia at the moment then? peers over in Australia at the moment then? Yeah there’s defnately so many amazing surfers at Yeah there’s defnately so many amazing surfers at the moment from all over Aus. There's Quinn Bruce the moment from all over Aus. There's Quinn Bruce from Queensland, Jack Robinson from West Aus from Queensland, Jack Robinson from West Aus and Kalani Ball from New South Wales.and Kalani Ball from New South Wales.You've been surfng against these guys most of You've been surfng against these guys most of your competitive life. There must be different your competitive life. There must be different levels of camaraderie or rivalry in the ranks. levels of camaraderie or rivalry in the ranks. How does this affect the way you surf in a heat? How does this affect the way you surf in a heat? Well when I’m competing interstate I just try Well when I’m competing interstate I just try and stay relaxed and surf as good as possibleand stay relaxed and surf as good as possibleSo which of them did you least want to be So which of them did you least want to be drawn up against in a heat and why? drawn up against in a heat and why? Defnately Quinn and Kalani because Defnately Quinn and Kalani because they're both so consistent and it puts they're both so consistent and it puts you off knowing how they can drop a you off knowing how they can drop a big score in a couple of minutes to go. big score in a couple of minutes to go.

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CHAMPCHAMPCHATSCHATS

Kyle Imgraben grabs another airborne moment.Photo: Joe Wallace

Now you've had various wins and been a State Champion, Now you've had various wins and been a State Champion, so what goes down as your best victory to date? so what goes down as your best victory to date? Probably U18 Two years running nowProbably U18 Two years running nowAnd what about training? How do you keep on top And what about training? How do you keep on top of ftness and keep on pushing your surfng? of ftness and keep on pushing your surfng? Surfng South Australia has set up a training program with Surfng South Australia has set up a training program with a professional trainer that gives us sheets to take home and a professional trainer that gives us sheets to take home and work on each month. Staying on top of ftness is a massive work on each month. Staying on top of ftness is a massive key to success in surfng, I try to stay on top of my ftness key to success in surfng, I try to stay on top of my ftness and watch what I eat but I'm young so of course I love and watch what I eat but I'm young so of course I love anything that involves candy or sugar!anything that involves candy or sugar!Now you're from South Australia with some of the best Now you're from South Australia with some of the best waves in your area right on your doorstep! But what waves in your area right on your doorstep! But what about plans for travelling? about plans for travelling? Next year I hope to travel to the US, Tahiti and Hawaii Next year I hope to travel to the US, Tahiti and Hawaii but I’m going to Bali later this year. but I’m going to Bali later this year. So now what are your goals for the rest of this year? So now what are your goals for the rest of this year? Finals for Nationals, Win the Cold Water Classic in Finals for Nationals, Win the Cold Water Classic in South Australia, get some good shots and go big! South Australia, get some good shots and go big! Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?Finally, where do you see yourself in fve to ten years time?I hope to be on the WQS and eventually the WCT. I hope to be on the WQS and eventually the WCT.

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Kyle's Caning It!Kyle's Caning It!

Kyle Imgraben grabs more green room time!Photo: Darren Longbottom

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DaysDays after thisafter this

interview, Kyleinterview, Kyle did indeed achievedid indeed achieve

his frst goal and winhis frst goal and win the Cold Water Classic. the Cold Water Classic.

Something tells meSomething tells me he'll go on to fulfl hishe'll go on to fulfl his

other goals too – other goals too – defnitely a defnitely a

grom to grom to watch!watch!

Words: Stu Gaston & Photos: Ben Howard


31 - SM Porthtowan pumping earlier this year.

Hot SpotsHot Spots

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Porthtowan, on the North coast of Cornwall, is arguably one of the best surfing spots in the area. That is when there's actually some swell on offer! But rest assured

when the Atlantic does chose to throw in some classic rollers then Porthtowan will no doubt be pumping!

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Ish Hamon having fun.

Hot SpotsHot Spots

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Porthtowan is a quality beach break and when it's working

will offer some lush long rides!

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A Porthtowan pit.

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

Lushington's Lefts at the southern end of Porthtowan starts working around mid tide to low tide and offer

less crowded peaks as you have to paddle or walk around to the southern end. With an easterly or south easterl,y these lefts pump and hollow barrels beckon

you to pull in. It is at its hollowest at low tide.

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Ish Hamon up high.

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

From mid- to low-tide is where Porthtowan shows it's true colours with a large expanse of sandbanks to choose from and it can serve up

some punchy waves, perfect for punting.


39 - SM Pumping Porthtowan perfection.

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Hot SpotsHot Spots

Porthtowan is perfect in most conditions because of its shelter at high tide and its wide expanse of

peaks at low. It is popular so remember to respect the local crew – theres plenty of waves for all as

the tide pushes out so chose your time wisely and you too should score some pumping Porthtowan!

SurphalosophySurphalosophyFoster's ThoughtsFoster's Thoughts

Words & Most Photos: Stu Gaston; Other Photos: Mamat & Vince Timson

41 - SM Dale Foster grabs some air time in Indo!Photo: Mamat

surphalosophysurphalosophy

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Dale Foster is a funny chap! No, really, he is, Dale Foster is a funny chap! No, really, he is, as any of his mates will tell you. Always the as any of his mates will tell you. Always the one with the wise crack or clever comment one with the wise crack or clever comment

that keeps everyone else amused. Yet there that keeps everyone else amused. Yet there is actually a deeper side to Dale (Yes really is actually a deeper side to Dale (Yes really

there is!) and so in Surphang's second there is!) and so in Surphang's second exploration of surfer's minds and what exploration of surfer's minds and what makes them do what they do, we dig makes them do what they do, we dig deeper into Dale's mind and discoverdeeper into Dale's mind and discover

some of Foster's Thoughts.some of Foster's Thoughts.

43 - SM Dale Foster thrashes the lip at his local, North Fistral!Photo: Stu Gaston

Name: Name: Dale FosterDale FosterAge: Age: 1717 Nickname: Nickname: DJDJ Years surfng: Years surfng: 11 years 11 years Where you live: Where you live: Newquay TR7 Newquay TR7 Sponsors: Sponsors: O'Neill, Toy Factory Surfboards and Globe Shoes O'Neill, Toy Factory Surfboards and Globe Shoes Local break/s: Local break/s: FistralFistralFavourite surfer? Favourite surfer? Dane Reynolds Dane Reynolds Favourite place to surf? Favourite place to surf? Little Fistral Little Fistral Favourite surf movie? Favourite surf movie? Soul surfer Soul surfer Favourite surf trick? Favourite surf trick? Pop up Pop up Favourite board? Favourite board? Rip shred 5'10Rip shred 5'10

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Foster's ThoughtsFoster's Thoughts

Dale Foster finds his powerful backhand handy at Lakey Peak's lefthander!Photo: Mamat

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What frst got you into surfng?What frst got you into surfng?I wasn't any good at any other sports. So I didn't really have a choice. I wasn't any good at any other sports. So I didn't really have a choice.

Plus I have always lived by the shore and grown up watching the sport.Plus I have always lived by the shore and grown up watching the sport.And how big a part does surfng play in your life? And how big a part does surfng play in your life?

More than women do haha, so yes, a very big part of my life.More than women do haha, so yes, a very big part of my life.


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What do you prefer then, free surfng or competitions and why? What do you prefer then, free surfng or competitions and why? Free surfng, I hate the pressure of going into a heat for a big contest.Free surfng, I hate the pressure of going into a heat for a big contest. I just like it how you can surf how you like and won't be judged for it!I just like it how you can surf how you like and won't be judged for it!

So when and how did you become sponsored? So when and how did you become sponsored? When I was twelve when I had just won the UK Pro Surf Tour U12 Title.When I was twelve when I had just won the UK Pro Surf Tour U12 Title.

Was so stoked when O'Neill told me to get into contact with them.Was so stoked when O'Neill told me to get into contact with them.

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Dale Foster flying off his forehand in Bali!Photo: Vince Timson

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What moment are you most proudWhat moment are you most proud of in your surfng career so far?of in your surfng career so far?

Landing my frst air reverse at Fistral Beach Landing my frst air reverse at Fistral Beach with all the local boys watching mewith all the local boys watching me

Who in surfng inspires you most? Who in surfng inspires you most? No one in particular but whoeverNo one in particular but whoever is entertaining me with the wayis entertaining me with the way

they surf at the time.they surf at the time.

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Dale goes for a backhand air in Sumbawa.Photo: Vince Timson

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When and where was your best surf session? When and where was your best surf session? Keramas in Bali just at the start of January 2013. The Keramas in Bali just at the start of January 2013. The

funnest air sections and lips, was all round greatness.funnest air sections and lips, was all round greatness.

What's the worst wipeout of your life? What's the worst wipeout of your life? Zavial in Portugal when I forgot to duck dive on the Zavial in Portugal when I forgot to duck dive on the

six foot barreling set, wish I paid more attention.six foot barreling set, wish I paid more attention.


53 - SM Dale Foster on fire on his forehand!Photo: Stu Gaston

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What song motivates you before a surf? What song motivates you before a surf? Welcome to Jamrock- Damien MarleyWelcome to Jamrock- Damien MarleyWhat do you do when you don't surf? What do you do when you don't surf?

Underwater swimming and Underwater swimming and pussy patrolling in Newquay.pussy patrolling in Newquay.Do you train as well as surf? Do you train as well as surf?

Yep, when I can I love to try andYep, when I can I love to try and do ftness, I have recently got intodo ftness, I have recently got into

rowing and underwater rock running.rowing and underwater rock running.

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Dale digs going big above the lip!Photo: Vince Timson

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So why surfng? Why not any other sport? So why surfng? Why not any other sport? Surfngs the best, there's nothing like it.Surfngs the best, there's nothing like it.

And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? And if you didn't surf at all, what sport would you play? Probably be playing Pokemon or something.Probably be playing Pokemon or something.

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Dale Foster finds a little puntable peak in Constantine!Photo: Stu Gaston

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What's the healthiest thing you ate today? What's the healthiest thing you ate today? Steak salad.Steak salad.

What's your most overused word? What's your most overused word? Hi!Hi!

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Dale Foster forges through a green room in Indo!Photo: Mamat

What's your goal for the next year? What's your goal for the next year? To be better at surfng than I am now, To be better at surfng than I am now, hopefully be in Portugalhopefully be in PortugalAnd what about the future? And what about the future? Looking at careers but haven't found one Looking at careers but haven't found one yet. Maybe be a lifeguard and drive yet. Maybe be a lifeguard and drive the jet ski around all the time.the jet ski around all the time.

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EurovisionEurovisionWords and Photos: Stu Gaston

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAlmost a year ago, Ramzi Boukhiam earned the title Almost a year ago, Ramzi Boukhiam earned the title of 2012 ASP European Pro Junior Champion. It was a of 2012 ASP European Pro Junior Champion. It was a

close fought race at the top between just a few of close fought race at the top between just a few of the surfers after the initial 3-star contest in the the surfers after the initial 3-star contest in the season set them apart from the rest of the feld.season set them apart from the rest of the feld.

This year however, things are very different. There's This year however, things are very different. There's much more of a level playing feld with the big point much more of a level playing feld with the big point earning events at the end of the season and so after earning events at the end of the season and so after

just two 1-star contests so far, it's seeming to be just two 1-star contests so far, it's seeming to be anybody's game! So for now, here's our pick of the anybody's game! So for now, here's our pick of the

top contenders, one of whom we'd very much top contenders, one of whom we'd very much expect to be walking away with this year's title!expect to be walking away with this year's title!

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Diego MignotDiego Mignot

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Hot ShotsHot Shots

Diego Mignot has got off to a Diego Mignot has got off to a flying start... literally with his flying start... literally with his

aerial repertoire taking him into aerial repertoire taking him into both a semi-fnal and a fnal so both a semi-fnal and a fnal so far that led to him winning the far that led to him winning the second event in Sopelana. If he second event in Sopelana. If he

can keep up this impressive can keep up this impressive early form throughout the early form throughout the

season then he could well be a season then he could well be a champion title contender!champion title contender!

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Tom CloarecTom Cloarec

Hot ShotsHot Shots

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Tom Cloarec took out the frst contest in Tom Cloarec took out the frst contest in Royan with a convincing win. Currently the Royan with a convincing win. Currently the

European Under 18 Champion, Tom has all it European Under 18 Champion, Tom has all it takes to be the next ASP European Pro Junior takes to be the next ASP European Pro Junior

Champion so be sure to watch this space!Champion so be sure to watch this space!

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Andy CriereAndy Criere

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAndy Criere has also had a great start to Andy Criere has also had a great start to

the season – second in the frst event and the season – second in the frst event and a semi-fnals spot in Sopelana. He will now a semi-fnals spot in Sopelana. He will now

be hoping that with new sponsors to be hoping that with new sponsors to support him, this could well be his year!support him, this could well be his year!

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Ian FontaineIan Fontaine

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Hot ShotsHot Shots

Ian Fontaine has been a consistent surfer Ian Fontaine has been a consistent surfer on the Pro Junior tour for many years now. on the Pro Junior tour for many years now.

With two semi-fnal appearances so far With two semi-fnal appearances so far this year, he'll be hoping for another win this year, he'll be hoping for another win

sometime soon to edge him closer sometime soon to edge him closer towards the top of the rankings.towards the top of the rankings.

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Willy AliottiWilly Aliotti

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsWilly Aliotti was so close to clinching the Willy Aliotti was so close to clinching the title two years ago and after making the title two years ago and after making the

fnal in the opening event, he could fnal in the opening event, he could well be in contention for the top spot well be in contention for the top spot

this year if he can keep a cool headthis year if he can keep a cool head and deliver some consistent resultsand deliver some consistent results in the remaining contests to come.in the remaining contests to come.

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Leo FioravantiLeo Fioravanti

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsLeonardo Fioravanti has been on fre soLeonardo Fioravanti has been on fre so far this year, starting off by winning the far this year, starting off by winning the

International RipCurl GromSearch at Bells International RipCurl GromSearch at Bells Beach in Australia. Although he missed the Beach in Australia. Although he missed the opening event here as he was competing inopening event here as he was competing in a Pro Junior down under, he came back to a Pro Junior down under, he came back to Sopelana in style, taking second spot withSopelana in style, taking second spot with a 10 point ride. So Leo has defnitely got a 10 point ride. So Leo has defnitely got

champion contender written all over him!champion contender written all over him!

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Vasco RibeiroVasco Ribeiro

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsVasco Ribeiro has risen close to theVasco Ribeiro has risen close to the

top spot many times over the past few top spot many times over the past few years but never seems to be able to pull years but never seems to be able to pull it out of the bag when he needs to. Yet it out of the bag when he needs to. Yet

having made the semi-fnals in having made the semi-fnals in Sopelana, could 2013 be his year?Sopelana, could 2013 be his year?

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Francisco AlvesFrancisco Alves

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsFrancisco Alves has been a prominent surfer Francisco Alves has been a prominent surfer

on the Portuguese circuit for a number of on the Portuguese circuit for a number of years, even scoring a wildcard into the years, even scoring a wildcard into the

RipCurl Pro at Peniche a few years ago. So RipCurl Pro at Peniche a few years ago. So with a good start and a semi-fnal fnish to with a good start and a semi-fnal fnish to

the frst event, he'll be looking to get to the the frst event, he'll be looking to get to the top spot by th end of the season.top spot by th end of the season.

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Tomas FernandesTomas Fernandes

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Hot ShotsHot Shots

Tomas Fernandes has just made it to Tomas Fernandes has just made it to the fnal of the second event of the the fnal of the second event of the

season. If he can maintain this season. If he can maintain this momentum, then this young momentum, then this young

Portuguese hopeful couldPortuguese hopeful could be a serious contender.be a serious contender.

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Nomme MignotNomme Mignot

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsThanks to a fourth place fnal placing at Thanks to a fourth place fnal placing at

Royan, Nomme Mignot fnds himself Royan, Nomme Mignot fnds himself currently in a good place in the currently in a good place in the

rankings. As the current European rankings. As the current European Under 16 Champion he certainly has Under 16 Champion he certainly has

what it takes to go far this year!what it takes to go far this year!

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Arthur LasseeArthur Lassee

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsArthur Lassee has been very consistent so Arthur Lassee has been very consistent so

far with quarter fnal's positions in both far with quarter fnal's positions in both contests. At regional level, he's already a contests. At regional level, he's already a champion so he'll now be looking to take champion so he'll now be looking to take

this success to the next level!this success to the next level!

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Nelson CloarecNelson Cloarec

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAnother high performing Frenchman, Another high performing Frenchman,

Nelson Cloarec began with a semi-fnal Nelson Cloarec began with a semi-fnal fnish. If he can keep that up and maybe fnish. If he can keep that up and maybe

edge into some fnals too then this young edge into some fnals too then this young surfer could too do well this year.surfer could too do well this year.

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Gaspard LarsonneurGaspard Larsonneur

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsGaspard Larsonneur is another former Gaspard Larsonneur is another former member of the French Junior surf team member of the French Junior surf team that has seen the country do so well on that has seen the country do so well on the world surfng stage in recent years. the world surfng stage in recent years.

So he will now be hoping to take this So he will now be hoping to take this success into his own surfng this year.success into his own surfng this year.

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Joao KopkeJoao Kopke

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsLast year saw Joao Kopke returning to Last year saw Joao Kopke returning to

competitive surfng after a serious competitive surfng after a serious injury the previous autumn. Now this injury the previous autumn. Now this year the young Portuguese surfer is year the young Portuguese surfer is

hungrier than ever for success and with hungrier than ever for success and with two quarter fnals to his name already, two quarter fnals to his name already,

Joao is set to do well this season.Joao is set to do well this season.

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Aldric GodAldric God

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAldric God is another solid Aldric God is another solid

surfer who made the surfer who made the quarter fnals in Sopelana. quarter fnals in Sopelana. Although now out with an Although now out with an ankle injury, he could be a ankle injury, he could be a hot contender if he makes hot contender if he makes

a quick recovery in time for a quick recovery in time for the high point earning star the high point earning star events later in the season. events later in the season.

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Miguel BlancoMiguel Blanco

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsMiguel Blanco opened his season Miguel Blanco opened his season with a quarter fnal fnish and will with a quarter fnal fnish and will

be wanting to maintain if not be wanting to maintain if not better that performance asbetter that performance as

the contests continue.the contests continue.

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Charly QuivrontCharly Quivront

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsCharly Quivront is another member of Charly Quivront is another member of the European Volcom team. As such, the European Volcom team. As such,

anyone with the stone on their nose is anyone with the stone on their nose is always someone to keep an eye on!always someone to keep an eye on!

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Charly TermeauCharly Termeau

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsCharly Termeau takes contests in his Charly Termeau takes contests in his stride and has been doing very well stride and has been doing very well

recently. He's certainly one of the recently. He's certainly one of the younger members of the Pro Junior younger members of the Pro Junior

tour to watch in the future!tour to watch in the future!

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Harry TimsonHarry Timson

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsNot only has he been a four times Not only has he been a four times British Champion, Harry Timson is British Champion, Harry Timson is

currently the highest placed Under 18 currently the highest placed Under 18 Brit on the European Pro Junior circuit. Brit on the European Pro Junior circuit.

So does Hazza have what it takes to So does Hazza have what it takes to take on the might of Europe's young take on the might of Europe's young

surfers? Course he does!surfers? Course he does!

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Diogo AppletonDiogo Appleton

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsDiogo Appleton is an impressive Diogo Appleton is an impressive

young Portuguese free surfer with young Portuguese free surfer with magazine cover shots already under magazine cover shots already under

his belt. If he can take this into his his belt. If he can take this into his contest game then he could wellcontest game then he could well end up in the top ranks this year!end up in the top ranks this year!

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Thomas DelplaceThomas Delplace

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAlthough one of the younger surfers on Although one of the younger surfers on

the circuit, Thomas Delplace has the circuit, Thomas Delplace has certainly been turning heads with his certainly been turning heads with his

surfng. Having recently picked up surfng. Having recently picked up Sooruz as his main sponsor, he'll be Sooruz as his main sponsor, he'll be

hoping to do well at Lacanau this year hoping to do well at Lacanau this year and the other events still ahead.and the other events still ahead.

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Timothe BissoTimothe Bisso

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsTimothe Bisso ended the 2012 season Timothe Bisso ended the 2012 season by making the fnal at the last event in by making the fnal at the last event in Lacanau. Although he missed the most Lacanau. Although he missed the most

recent two Spanish events as he was recent two Spanish events as he was competing in the Pro Junior at thecompeting in the Pro Junior at the

US Open of Surfng, he'll return to the US Open of Surfng, he'll return to the European circuit for this year's Lacanau European circuit for this year's Lacanau

event and will be hoping he can fnd event and will be hoping he can fnd his form at his former local break.his form at his former local break.

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Paul Cesar DistinguinPaul Cesar Distinguin

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsPaul Cesar Distinguin has surfng Paul Cesar Distinguin has surfng

running through his blood. Another running through his blood. Another Volcom team rider who will be hoping Volcom team rider who will be hoping

to do well this season!to do well this season!

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Natxo GonzalezNatxo Gonzalez

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Hot ShotsHot ShotsAnd fnally Spanish rider Natxo Gonzales And fnally Spanish rider Natxo Gonzales returns to the European Pro Junior circuit returns to the European Pro Junior circuit

after a stint of big wave charging at the after a stint of big wave charging at the Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile earlier this Quiksilver Ceremonial Chile earlier this year. So if we score some decent waves, year. So if we score some decent waves,

Natxo will certainly be taking the Natxo will certainly be taking the European circuit by storm this year!European circuit by storm this year!

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Words and photos: stu gaston

Gabriel Medina took top scores, the glory of winning and earnt his place on Tour in 2011.

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The GossThe GossTwo summers ago, Gabriel Medina made Two summers ago, Gabriel Medina made surfng history. At only the age of 17, he surfng history. At only the age of 17, he

made it to 17made it to 17thth place on the ASP rankings place on the ASP rankings earning him a place onto the ASP World earning him a place onto the ASP World

Tour, after monumental wins at both the Tour, after monumental wins at both the ASP Airwalk Lacanau Pro Junior event and ASP Airwalk Lacanau Pro Junior event and

the ASP 6-star Prime Sooruz Lacanau Pro the ASP 6-star Prime Sooruz Lacanau Pro event, becoming the frst surfer in the 32-event, becoming the frst surfer in the 32-

year history of the Lacanau event to win year history of the Lacanau event to win both the 6-Star main event and Pro Junior both the 6-Star main event and Pro Junior event in the same year. During the event, event in the same year. During the event, he posted four perfect 10 point rides and he posted four perfect 10 point rides and even a perfect 20 point heat score in one even a perfect 20 point heat score in one of his semi-fnals. So glory came his way of his semi-fnals. So glory came his way

following his high posting scores and the following his high posting scores and the door to the Tour lay wide open to him.door to the Tour lay wide open to him.

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Kolohe Andino came close to glory but still ended up on Tour anyway.

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The GossThe GossMeanwhile, Kolohe Andino had come Meanwhile, Kolohe Andino had come

up against Medina in the semi-fnals of up against Medina in the semi-fnals of the event and although Gabriel came the event and although Gabriel came

out better from that exchange, the out better from that exchange, the Californian prodigy was to alsoCalifornian prodigy was to also soon seal his place on the Toursoon seal his place on the Tour

for the following year. for the following year.

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Filipe Toledo found glory and also his ticket to the Tour last year at Lacanau.

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The GossThe GossThen this time last year and another young Then this time last year and another young

Brazilian showed up and blew up on the Brazilian showed up and blew up on the famous French sandbanks of Lacanau.famous French sandbanks of Lacanau.

Filipe Toledo took his frst star eventFilipe Toledo took his frst star event win at the 2012 ASP Sooruz Lacanauwin at the 2012 ASP Sooruz Lacanau

Pro and similarly the glory of thePro and similarly the glory of the win gave him the hunger to gowin gave him the hunger to go

up the rankings as he tooup the rankings as he too then made the Tour atthen made the Tour at

the start of this year.the start of this year.

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Glenn Hall missed out on the glory, but his scores also took him onto the Tour.

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The GossThe Goss

Also last year saw Glenn Hall fnally makeAlso last year saw Glenn Hall fnally make it onto the Tour with a semi-fnal fnish at it onto the Tour with a semi-fnal fnish at

Lacanau and much needed points from the Lacanau and much needed points from the 5-star event. However, his glory was short 5-star event. However, his glory was short

lived as a nasty fall earlier this year atlived as a nasty fall earlier this year at Fiji put his Tour dreams on hold .Fiji put his Tour dreams on hold .

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Marc Lacomare will be making eyes on the winning glory this year at Lacanau.

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The GossThe GossSo now the big question on everyone's lips is So now the big question on everyone's lips is who's going to get the scores, earn the glory who's going to get the scores, earn the glory and get themselves onto the Tour this year. and get themselves onto the Tour this year. As the European leg of the ASP Star events As the European leg of the ASP Star events

get underway in two weeks time with the get underway in two weeks time with the 2013 Sooruz Lacanau Pro, many will be 2013 Sooruz Lacanau Pro, many will be

hoping that some of the Europeanhoping that some of the European surfers edging up the rankingssurfers edging up the rankings

may well be in for a chance.may well be in for a chance.

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With a Top 34 spot in his sights, Marc Lacomare will be looking for big scores at Lacanau.

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The GossThe GossOne such surfer who's been doing very well One such surfer who's been doing very well

recently is Marc Lacomare from France. With recently is Marc Lacomare from France. With a second place at the Quiksilver Saquarema a second place at the Quiksilver Saquarema Prime in Brazil back in May and having just Prime in Brazil back in May and having just

made it to the Round of 16 at the Vans US made it to the Round of 16 at the Vans US Open of Surfng, he'll be looking for a win Open of Surfng, he'll be looking for a win

back in his home country as the perfect back in his home country as the perfect platform to confrming his qualifcationplatform to confrming his qualifcation

to the Tour at the end of the year. So we to the Tour at the end of the year. So we could be in for some exciting surfng ascould be in for some exciting surfng as

the ASP crew come back to Francethe ASP crew come back to France in just under two weeks time!in just under two weeks time!

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125 - SM Kyle Imgraben grabs some tube time!Photo: Darren Longbottom

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127 - SM Dale Foster finds fun times in Bali!Photo: Vince Timson

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129 - SM Dale Foster carving at Constantine.Photo: Stu Gaston

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131 - SM Marc Lacomare loving Lacanau!Photo: Stu Gaston

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133 - SM Thomas Woods whacks out some spray at Lacanau!Photo: Stu Gaston

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135 - SM Vincent Duvignac backhand attack!Photo: Stu Gaston

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137 - SM Beyrick De Vries is on form and will be back!Photo: Stu Gaston

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All will bow before him! Rhys Barfield carving at Constantine.Photo: Stu Gaston

So here comes summer! After years of quite disappointing summers in the UK, we've

certainly be basking in some delightful weather recently. Just a shame the waves haven't been up

to much! Still we've had plenty to keep us busy, voting for online videos of surfers desperate to

impress and get themselves into the next round! It may be an interesting way to generate

entrants into international contests but we've been delving beneath all the hype in search of

the true talented highlights. So we'll be bringing you the best of the Groms who would be King in

the next issue plus many more highlights that will celebrate the best of this year's summer and welcome in what autumn has to offer!

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Surphang Surphang MagazineMagazineThanks for reading the Nineteenth issue of

Glenn Hall speaking after his injury sustained at Restaurants:

'This time I payed the price. I don't regret anything though, the reward if I made that wave would have been

so sweet and I would take that chance again today if I had it. And I

would still vote for Fiji for president. I will heal and be back on

the horse ASAP.'

No Guts, No Glory!

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