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In November 2010, the world said goodbye to Andy Irons, at just 32 years old a three-time back to back to back World Champ, the most influential and beloved surfer of his generation and widely considered one of the greatest surfers of all time.
The oldest mummies in the world are from Chile. So are some of the sickest waves. In this follow-up to Absolute Mexico, director Josh Pomer trains his eye on surfing the Chilean coast. Along for the ride are some of the best surfers in the world. The crew scores a perfect reef that breaks in both directions. Joel Parkinson steals the show with his standup no grab backside tubes. Taylor Knox puts on a display of raw power through his use of rail turns. Cory Lopez shines in the ease of backdooring the wave. Aqua Luna has an all-star cast of interviews that brings us the unique perspective of the surfers featured. Cory Lopez, Bobby Martinez and Pancho Sullivan explain the razor sharp reef and the history of surfing in Chile. Then the all-star crew heads to a wave know as The Fish Factory, where the wave doubles up and spits and is named for its distinct smell.
From the producers of A Fistful of Barrels comes a new video featuring an entirely new wave. The small town of Arica, Chile hosts the ASP World Tour's Top 44 at Ex Isla Alacrans during the Rip Curl Pro Search Chile. Following hot on the heels of last year's epic sessions at the Mexican pointbreak known only as La Jolla, The Search extends its one-of-a-kind Floating License to South America, where the world's best face-off with one of the most challenging waves to ever host a World Tour event. What started out as a question mark became one of the greatest slab duels ever held, complete with heat-ending injuries and the spectacle of the world's best dry-docked on the shallow Chilean reef, leaving some holding their bandaged heads and others simply shaking theirs at a wave compared to both Pipeline and Teahupo'o for it's ferocity.
Chasing Dora is the story of three California surfers who decided to bring to life an epic challenge thrown down by one of surfing's greatest stylists, the renowned maverick, Miki Dora, who died in 2002 at age 67. Dora was one of the sport's iconic figures. He railed against the commercialization of surfing, yet endorsed one of the best-selling surfboard models of the mid-'60s surf boom; he decried competitive surfing, yet still chose to enter some, and floated schemes to promote others; he shunned publicity, yet managed to use the surf media to create an almost mythic persona for himself. Chasing Dora takes on one of his radical ideas--that the ultimate test of a truly great surfer would be in a contest for the longest wave ridden, on a self-made wooden board, with no equipment or accessories that stemmed from the industrial age--no plastics, no neoprene suits, no surf leashes.
A FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The ASP held the Rip Curl Search WCT SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The best swell in ten years served up perfect 6-8 foot barrels for the 44 best surfers in the world. SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...This wave awaits you!
Clamming some of the hottest "no-name" chargers in waves of all sizes to cutting edge freaks breaking boundaries on and above wave faces everywhere now its finally time for the magazine's first-ever DVD video release, Painstakingly put together with the same attention to detail that has been given to each and every issue of ESM.
Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Chile are countries visited on this incredible trip through Latin America. Excellent waves, impressive maneuvers and the best surfers, always accompanied by great music, culture and beautiful people. Come and discover the Americas of Surf, and understand why Latinos are so proud of this blessed continent, bathed by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, with incredible variations in climates, swells and wave formations. Embark on this trip, and enjoy amazing peaks such as: Cacimba do Padre, Floripa, Garopaba, El Gringo, Poema Point, Punta Hermosa, Todos os Santos and many others.
"Frame Lines" features 45 minutes of Billabong's best including, Parko, Rasta, Occy, Egan, Andy Irons, Taj, Margo, Dorian, Dylan Longbottom, Donavon Frankenreiter, and some special guests. A quality number with great tunes from artists like, Pacifier, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, and Grinspoon. Strickland is a lover of digital effects who's clearly learned some new tricks since his first vid, "Evolv."His editing style gives an original spin to one of the better vids to be released this year.
A Grass Shack Productions first release, is an up-close and personal look at Bruce Irons and the Kauai Boys, both at home and abroad. This movie proves that there must be something in the water, literally, of this Hawaiian island that breeds world-class surfers. Bruce, Andy, Dustin Barca, Kamalei Alexander, Reef Macintosh, Adam Guy and Chava are just a few of the boys holding it down in macking barrels and outrageous free-surf sessions. Just for kicks, Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Sunny Garcia, Taj Burrow, Joel Parkinson and Cory Lopez join the fun from Tahiti to Pipe to Indo, while Bruce and Andy steal the show. Crossing The Line serves notice that the younger of the Irons brothers is ready for his moment in the competitive spotlight!
Back In Town visits exotic locations, capturing exclusive sessions with the world's best surfers. From perfect 10-foot barrels in Tahiti and Hawaii to the epic beach breaks of France, Australia and Brazil. Back In Town has something for everyone! Hop on the Frieden bus and enjoy the best surfers in the world ripping exotic locations worldwide! Locations: Australia, Tahiti, France, South Africa, Hawaii and Brazil.
Sure to be an instant classic, "global" pulls no punches in bringing you' all the best surfing from around the world without all the hype and gimmicks. Shot on location in Europe; The United States, Africa and Central America. Global showcases the best surfing on the planet.
Pete Frieden travels with the world's best surfers to Australia, Hawaii, Tahiti and Europe. Capturing exclusive sessions with Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Taj Burrow and Cory Lopez, to name a few.