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Big-wave rider Ross Clarke-Jones has zero fucks to give

Mad Wax Redux — Ross Clarke-Jones starred in one of the high points of '80s surf culture. Thirty years on, Mad Wax is being re-issued in a Quiksilver capsule collection. We caught up with the man himself and learned why some things never change.

  • Surf
  • Michael Fordham

Filmmaker Emmett Malloy on the escapist power of surfing

New tribes — In The Tribes of Palos Verdes – the latest from Emmett and his brother Brendan – the ocean offers salvation in the face of trauma. For the sibling directors, such a depiction was always going to come naturally.

  • Film
  • Niall Flynn

Surfer James Parry on being at one with the water

Huck x Vans — Is it possible to live life on the edge and still be completely chill? We caught up with James Parry, one of Britain's most influential surfers, to pick apart his zen approach to riding waves.

  • Surf
  • Niall Flynn

The ocean doesn't care about you – and that's what makes it the perfect escape

Embracing the elements — No matter what life throws at you, there's a redemptive power in riding winter waves. A new film by Huck and Finisterre follows four surfers as they flee the daily grind of New York, slipping away at dawn to find salvation in the sea. We caught up with filmmaker Mikey DeTemple to discuss its inspiration.

  • Surf
  • HUCK HQ

The surf photographer chasing perfect images of chaos

Beyond all control — Bastien Bonnarme travels the globe capturing waves at their awe-inspiring best – risking his own safety in the process. Ahead of an exhibition by Huck and RVCA celebrating his finest moments, he opens up about his quest for the unknown.

  • Photography
  • Cian Traynor

Pro-surfer Pat Gudauskas on fashion, family and freedom

HUCK x VANS UltraRange — We caught up with the legendary surfer to talk about his latest collaboration with Vans, his love for the sea, and the connection between surfing and style.

  • Surf
  • HUCK HQ

The Maine surfers embracing a self-sufficient, DIY lifestyle

Going against the grain — Handcrafted Maine is a new book celebrating the artists, artisans, and craftspeople of Maine – a US state known for its strong sense of independence. In an exclusive extract, the board-makers behind Grain Surfboards share their story.

  • Reportage
  • Katy Kelleher

Gliding through Hawaiian waves with Stephanie Gilmore

Take a vacation — The world renowned surfer is captured by friend and filmmaker Morgan Maassen in his latest wanderlust-evoking short film, shot in the North Shore of Oahu.

  • Surf
  • Biju Belinky

The surf photographer living life in the impact zone

Pushing the limit — Russell Ord started putting himself between the waves to find his own space in the world of surf photography. Now, his fearless approach to life is being captured in a documentary.

  • Film
  • Biju Belinky

Wheels, Wood and Waves: It’s all about the ride…

Huck x Triumph — Bike and surf culture have collided and intertwined. It all comes together once a year in the Basque Country — and in 2017 there was a twist of English irreverence.

  • Bike
  • Michael Fordham

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