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Bali International Surf Film Festival 2009

‘Ombak Bali’ festival was held for four days, and changed Kuta beach into the stage of surf cinema with world’s best surf film and brought Bali surf lifestyle to a peak. The festival was held on August, 19-22, screened ’A Fly in the Champagne’, which revealing the intense rivalry between world’s best surfers Kelly Slatter and Andy Irons. This festival also brought ‘The Drifter’, female ocean odyssey ‘Dear&Yonder’, and a documentary film by Dede Suryana ‘ Mengejar Ombak’. Besides indoor sc… Continue

Added by Bid Winner on November 22, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Yoga - And Surfing. The Mind, Body and Soul

If you’re a surfer, you’ll probably agree that the sport is hard on the body. You’re playing on an unstable surface with uncertain elements. Most spots in Indonesia aren’t for the slight of bicep or faint of heart, you’re often battling sharp reefs or 5 knots current (at Nusa Dua) to make it out. How, then, can you keep your body primed for the… Continue

Added by Bid Winner on November 22, 2009 at 5:09pm — No Comments

Glas welcomes Bryan Schmidt to the Surf Team

Bryan Schmidt from Carpinteria, California is gaining a solid reputation for boosting huge air rotations and making it look easy. Despite growing up in an area that boasts incredible competitive talents such as Tom Curren, Chris Brown, and Bobby Martinez, Bryan has chosen to blaze his own path sticking to his guns and honing his free surfing skills to a higher level. When Bryan isn't holding down the counter at Rincon Designs he can be found punting huge ones just down the street at the LOCAL sp… Continue

Added by Glas Apparel and Films on November 11, 2009 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Glas welcomes Sean Lesh to the Surf Team

Hailing from the perfect point breaks of The Santa Barbara area, Sean is highly regarded for his tube riding skills. Definitely a big standout at his local spots, Sean has also logged serious tube time at Lagundri Bay on the Island of Nias impressing pro's and locals alike with his ability in the barrel. This makes Sean a perfect candidate for shooting on the next Glas Film project set to begin shooting this winter. Welcome Sean.

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Added by Glas Apparel and Films on November 11, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Welcome to the new members!

Wow! It's been a while since I've updated anything on this site (surf and work getting in the way). It's great to see the new members like SurfPoet, Erik, Jenny, Mikey, and Rod joining Surf Mondial. Welcome! Let's keep it going. I run a couple other sites and know that it takes a lot to build traffic and get members, but this is actually moving along quite well for a social network. The goal is really to have the site contain content that is generated by members like you, rather than me the Bar… Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on January 18, 2009 at 8:32pm — 1 Comment

Coming to Ocean Beach?

I've been told Tuesday could see some of this quality waves. Believe it? I don't. But I'm praying it happens.

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Added by Barrel Dodger on October 12, 2008 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Viva Mexico!

On my way to Mexico. Will let you all know how it is when I get back. Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on April 25, 2008 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Big, Bigger

Old photos, but bad ass nonetheless. Benji (how are da kids?)

You've likely seen this on in Surfer Mag. Crazy! RyDawg!

Ryan has some even bigger photos, which we'll post as soon as he h… Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on February 29, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Cupid's Arrows!

Call me crazy, but it looks like Cupid came a little late this year. His arrows are starting to point offshore.

For those not in the area, blue is the water of the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Ocean on the left. See the resemblance?

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Added by Barrel Dodger on February 26, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Salt Lake City in the House!

Sweet! Welcome to Doug all the way from SLC and the cold ass snow. Peter is next. Send us some photos of all the epic powder you've been having! Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on February 26, 2008 at 5:24pm — No Comments

New York in the House!

Just a quick shout out to Nik who joined us today. Looks like he's a New Yorker who surfs the cement. Let's keep this going. Spread the word and start putting up content. This could be fun. Who knows, maybe we'll all get invited to Brazil for the next Copa Mundial! Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on February 26, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Southern Hemis are coming!

From John Eggert:

Wednesday the 27th this swell should increase, bringing in sets running 1-2 feet overhead. Thursday the 28th looks similar (1-2 feet overhead). Friday the 29th this swell should start to fade, but head high seems like a reasonable call. Saturday the 1st this swell should back down, but the 36h+ model… Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on February 26, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Welcome to Surf Mondial

This is going to be the place for the entire surfing world to come together and be social. I hope. With a little help, and some good blogging and photo skills, it will happen. I hope you join me on this journey, then invite me to surf your waves when I'm in your town. You can surf mine, but they aren't that great. Continue

Added by Barrel Dodger on February 25, 2008 at 5:39pm — No Comments

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