Your Daily Donkey

Fucking Beautiful!

2012-01-12T09:39:00.001-08:00

BIGGEST TEAHUPOO EVER, SHOT ON THE PHANTOM CAMERA. from Chris Bryan on Vimeo.

Back to Surfing...

2012-01-11T12:04:00.001-08:00

Fiberglass and Rocks from DARKSIDE MEDIA on Vimeo.

Admit it, it's you!

Epic Fail....

2012-01-04T14:14:00.001-08:00

Sorry, I've been getting hammered by life. More posts when I come up for air! WYD

That's Going To Leave A Mark

2011-12-20T08:27:00.000-08:00

Stinkbug Friday

2011-12-16T12:20:00.000-08:00

First, I suggest you click for the bigger pic.

Second, tell me how to do this stinkbug drop-in...I need to know.

Photo: Rickoray

Go Green!

2011-12-15T12:48:00.000-08:00

Not only does Justin Timberlake surf, he's going green.

BMDonkeyU

2011-12-14T06:37:00.001-08:00

I haven't surfed enough lately, but at least I'm not this guy. Photo sent in by reader "TL".

Bag The Face

2011-12-12T12:53:00.000-08:00

I'd try to hide too. Rickoray pic.

Love On The Rocks...

2011-12-08T15:32:00.001-08:00

Anonymous donor!

Strike Two GMAC!

2011-12-06T08:09:00.001-08:00

http://gizmo.do/u9LqMq

"SURFING
BY BRENT ROSE
Surfer Shreds Huge Waves With a Self-Propelled Surfboard
Motorized surfboards are nothing new, but typically we just see some yutz puttering around a glassy lake on them. Bo-ring. But today, finally, their potential is being realized. Check out braver-than-you big wave guru Garrett McNamara using a WaveJet to tame some giant, unfriendly waves.

We wrote about the WaveJet earlier this year, and it's very cool technology. It's basically a pod that can be attached to small watercraft like surfboards, kayaks, and rescue boards. It has twin inboard jets that are powered by lithium-ion batteries. That means that unlike most jetskis, which run on gas, they can be used in heavy-water places that are protected sanctuaries (like Mavericks and Ghost Tree).

The system is controlled by a wireless wrist band, and if (when) you fall off, the board's motor will automatically shut down. It supplies 20 pounds of thrust and can go 12MPH for about 40 minutes on a full charge. Now, that's no where near as fast as guys can get whipped in behind a jetski (think 30MPH), so it's unlikely that we'll see these on a giant day at Jaws, but this is a major step in the right direction.

"It was so amazing to kick out and not have to paddle to get out of harm's way and get right back to the peak to catch another wave," says McNamara. Oh, and for those of you not familiar with surfing lore, that's not just some random guy talking. Garrett McNamara is a legend. Remember last month when someone surfed a 90-foot wave and likely smashed the world record? Yeah, that was Garrett. If you think that 40 is old, I would say that the 44 year old McNamara effectively crotch-kicks that notion and gives me hope for the future."

I THINK I JUST THREW UP IN MY MOUTH A LITTLE BIT!

Inspired!

2011-12-05T13:19:00.001-08:00

Rumor has it that this is @Rottmouth, but I can't be sure.

Pic sent in by our friend KaserOne.

Grudge Art

2011-12-01T10:22:00.001-08:00

The artist "Grudge" let his feelings be known.

Poor Tom Norris!

2011-11-29T11:05:00.001-08:00

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Buried Beneath A Keg

2011-11-28T13:26:00.001-08:00

I took a few days off to enjoy the small run of swell in So. Cal over the past four days. That, and to put a few back. Thanks to reader Chris who sent this one to our attention...keg belly at its finest. Pic from www.magicseaweed.com.

Pepper Spray Reset

2011-11-22T09:03:00.001-08:00

JP over at Surfy Surfy posted up this photoshop of one from the YDD archives.

Guess the Celebrity...

2011-11-21T14:11:00.001-08:00

Website fitsugarDOTcom had the picture above posted with the caption, "Can you guess who this celebrity is hanging ten?"

Even more humorously, the reveal stated, "We're impressed at how good her stance is! Malibu locals spotted the actress, 47, surfing several times this week — a West Coast girl through and through!"

Give up? Mrs. Helen Hunt

PS. I don't fault Helen for trying, but for the website to try to make her sound competent...that's just wrong.

Move over SUP.....

2011-11-18T13:37:00.001-08:00

Next!

Jersey Shore

2011-11-17T09:38:00.001-08:00

A Little Askew...

2011-11-15T13:35:00.001-08:00

aka Leaner.

Old School Fail

2011-11-14T13:19:00.001-08:00

Nice one from afar, courtesy of rickoray. Click for bigger pic.

Holy Dog Shit!

2011-11-11T09:59:00.001-08:00

This is what Slater's dog thinks of his latest World Title... or is it a comment on how the ASP runs its show? I wish the pooch could talk!

PS Champ, you need a little touch-up paint!

The GMAC Experience

2011-11-10T12:32:00.001-08:00

Really? Guy charges, but this is ridiculous.

Bag It!

2011-11-08T13:29:00.000-08:00

I'd cover my face as well.

More Surf Fashion

2011-11-07T14:55:00.001-08:00

Peace out...Monday's suck!

What's Wrong With This Picture?

2011-11-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

I mean really, can you even buy a coiled leash like that anymore?

Image from failblog.org.

Layback Snap

2011-11-03T09:39:00.000-07:00

Rickoray throws another "friend" under the bus. Salt Creek Local.

Hoodie

2011-11-02T12:48:00.000-07:00

They're not just for gang-bangers, yo!
I wonder if those are snow-boarding gloves too?

Checking in With Roy!

2011-11-01T15:29:00.001-07:00

Nice Roy, I think I saw a turn in there...a slow turn, but a turn nonetheless!

CJ Hobbad

2011-10-31T14:39:00.001-07:00

CJ's evil twin.

POV

2011-10-28T12:45:00.001-07:00

I wonder how this shot turned out? High performance surfing.

Ballet

2011-10-27T09:33:00.000-07:00

Just shoot me!

Say "Douche"

2011-10-26T11:14:00.000-07:00

Why does anyone outside of Hollywood think this guy is relevant?

Donkey Impression

2011-10-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

This guy's trying to do a donkey kick.

Uhhh...

2011-10-24T10:17:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what to say about this, but it hurts downstairs for me to even think about it.

Special Friday Update: Adriano's New Sponsor

2011-10-21T08:48:00.000-07:00

Dude's going to kill it with this endorsement!

Photoshop by gaiasdad.

Weekend Warmup

2011-10-21T08:40:00.000-07:00

Reader "TL" sent this one in. He was fascinated by the girl's long-sleeve, bikini bottom, bootie look.

If we've learned anything here, it's that it takes all kinds.

Corky

2011-10-20T09:02:00.000-07:00

This guy looks like that famous Corky...not this one:

This one:

Auditions coming up for Blue Crush III: Superman in Hawaii?

Da Claim! Da Claim!

2011-10-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

I saw this comparison and thought, how perfect!

All due respect to the legend Hervé Jean-Pierre Villechaize. RIP

Adriano, no so much...

Layback

2011-10-18T09:18:00.000-07:00

Before you jump on me...this "surfer" is not handicapped!

My Apologies...

2011-10-17T08:53:00.000-07:00

SUP Weak just about killed the blog. Forgive me.

Now, back to what we do best around here. I call this the Asian Layout!

SUP Weak - All The Rest

2011-10-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a data dump as I don't want to hold onto these anymore. SUP makes me ill, although the one in the middle is classic. Enjoy the weekend and stay off the SUP!

SUP Weak - Past Vertical

2011-10-13T09:04:00.000-07:00

You saw it here first! LOL

BTW, I'm sure he pulled it!

SUP Weak - Maui Yard Sale

2011-10-12T09:12:00.000-07:00

KaserOne sent this in from Maui. I'm not sure if this guy is setting up for a yard sale or getting ready to dive for some lobster. K1's on Team Lobster.

Visit Daily Bread today.

SUP Weak - Air?

2011-10-11T09:37:00.000-07:00

Is it an air if your paddle is still in the water?

Radical. LOL

SUP Weak - Easing Into It

2011-10-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

The Battle of the Paddle produced some tense moments...this guy barely survived this dangerous beach landing.

Geeked For The Weekend

2011-10-07T14:24:00.000-07:00

An Oregonian take on the Weekend Warrior! Smile for the camera.

Assman Strikes Again!

2011-10-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

Pic sent in by reader Rickoray!

Guess The Spot...

2011-10-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

T. Knox must've felt like he was home in north county at Blacks.

Preview: SUP Weak

2011-10-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

I recently stumbled upon some good SUP material, so I'll devote next week's posts to it.

As a preview, I present to you the next movement in SUP...this is the kids' size. Hand carved Koa wood versions will be available on craigslist next month for $1,500.

A Moment in Maui

2011-10-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

This pic was sent in by KaserOne over the weekend. I'm not sure what I like more, the personal flotation devices, the belly tat, or the awkward, lay-back, almost-spread eagle pose.

Thanks J, keep them coming.

Rip Curl Sunblock

2011-09-30T08:51:00.000-07:00

UBB Style, coming to a surf shop near yew!

Originally posted on Twitter, I think.

Ummm, I Think She's Missing Something...

2011-09-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since my last gratuitous lineup shot. I need to move to the tropics!

Photo from surfline user guineapig.

Web Redemption

2011-09-28T08:29:00.001-07:00

Tosh.0
Get More: Tosh.0 Videos,Daniel Tosh,Web Redemption

Worth a few minutes of your time.

Instructor

2011-09-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Spring Suit Booty Keg-Belly Hat Man has these students hanging on his every word...then again, maybe he's not the surf instructor for this class.

Donkey Trifecta

2011-09-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

Winning ticket paid $16,000. Photo sent in by rickoray.

Surf Hats...

2011-09-23T11:39:00.000-07:00

Which would you rather wear?

Bad Call

2011-09-22T15:10:00.000-07:00

From the Hurley Pro...the judges should be embarrassed for the interference call on Julian Wilson.

The Ultimate Bro Brah

2011-09-21T13:48:00.000-07:00

This official Rip Curl hat holder is slowly becoming a legendary Internet strength man!

Flying Brazilian

2011-09-20T09:44:00.000-07:00

Looks like Jadson? I hope his mouth is closed.

Super Powers

2011-09-19T10:22:00.000-07:00

If we only had super powers to deal with drop-ins...

Photo sent in by rickoray.

GoPro Bloopers

2011-09-16T09:32:00.000-07:00

That's what I'm talking about! See you next week.

That Board Is So Pretty...

2011-09-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

...she/he just had to pause mid-wave and take another look at it.

Photo sent in by Rickoray.

The Ostrich

2011-09-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

YDD team rider Bronson Hilliard shows us a very progressive move, The Ostrich!

Key components of this maneuver are a high speed fan, ass in the air, and head buried in the pillow. I wonder where he got the inspiration for this one?

Self Preservation

2011-09-13T09:35:00.000-07:00

This is how one should handle an interloper on a wave.

Sent in by Frank Booth, pics by Dave van der Sar.

Something's Not Right With This Picture....

2011-09-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

...and I can't put my finger on it. Photoshop (I think he tweaked the background) by A. Bickerton.

G90X

2011-09-09T12:23:00.000-07:00

Stick a fork in him, he's done.

SUP - A Poem

2011-09-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

The S.U.P.

Saltwater drips down his hanging gut

wrapped up in neoprene, but not enough.

He stands outside the breakers

on a board so big it needs CF numbers.

Gripping a Koa wood paddle

cut in a factory by the sons of kings.

What's with the S.U.P., guy?

Can't catch waves without it.

(Posted by user "Someone" on the surfermag BB)

Laying It Out!

2011-09-07T09:47:00.001-07:00

This pic, sent in by Rickoray, has climbed to the top of my personal favorites.

Who knew that planking was good training for surfing?

Speed Bump

2011-09-06T10:06:00.000-07:00

This will not likely end well. Photo phoam.co.nz.

I Was Almost Correct...

2011-09-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

It wasn't a SUP, but a goat boat! Pushing the limits at Wedge. Photo from thomasjsebourn.com.

Honorable mention, reader Carl sent the pic in as well. Thanks for thinking of us Carl.

NZ Swell Bonus Edition

2011-09-01T11:27:00.001-07:00

I can only imagine that this is what the Wedge will look like at one point today.
Photo Thrailkill.

Did Someone Say Swell?

2011-09-01T09:06:00.001-07:00

I guess the word is out, photo originally posted by Stu Dog from the sufermag BB.

I got a few keepers this morning with only a handful of guys out...but it was a beach break and the paddle out wasn't quite as friendly as the above!

Eat Your Vegetables....

2011-08-31T09:14:00.000-07:00

...and you too can twist your knee like this without pain.

Photo sent in by Rickoray!

Great Lakes

2011-08-30T09:44:00.001-07:00

I guess if I lived on the Great Lakes, I'd have time to get good at photoshop too. Reader Jamie, a Great Lakes surfer, has a little fun with a Lake Janitor. Can you tell, he's not a fan of sweepers.

Cartwheel

2011-08-29T20:23:00.001-07:00

Keep it on the blacktop buddy!

PS. Congrats to Kelly Slater on the big win today, in spite of a truly great donkey moment in the final when he got sucked over the falls! Epic.

Tom Gregg - YOU ARE NOT A SURFER

2011-08-26T08:56:00.000-07:00

No pic today, only notice of a douchebag. Get the word out, this guy is no longer a surfer.

From the LA Times:

Surfboard manufacturers have a number of concerns -- heavy competition, expensive shipping and employees who occasionally like to slip out early when there’s a good break.

Product-liability lawsuits typically aren’t one of their worries.

That’s what makes a lawsuit that recreational surfer Tom Gregg filed against Channel Islands Surfboards a little unusual.

Gregg contends that a fin on his Channel Islands board cut a “deep gash” on his right leg when he wiped out off the coast of France in 2009. He said the fin severed muscles in his leg and caused injuries so severe that he will never regain full muscle strength in the injured leg.

“The surfboard, fins and their component parts were unsafe for their intended use,” Gregg said in the lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Scott Anderson, general manager of Carpinteria-based Channel Islands, said it’s the first product-liability lawsuit filed against the company that he’s heard about. “I’ve been here 20 years and I haven’t seen one,” he said.

Anderson declined further comment.

Gregg’s attorney, Jeffrey Karpel, said the fins are so sharp some surfers cover them with protective sleeves. Gregg was not aware of that before the injury, Karpel said.

Channel Islands, acquired by snowboard company Burton Corp. in 2006, is one of the world’s largest surfboard manufacturers. Its boards are sold in more than 400 stores around the world, Anderson said.

Mirror Image

2011-08-25T13:09:00.001-07:00

Inspired by yesterday's post, Rickoray sent in a self-portrait!

Face First

2011-08-24T14:03:00.001-07:00

I guess he's preparing a karate chop to break the surface before he breaks his face?
Pic randomly found at profimedia.rs.

Checking In on Roy...

2011-08-23T14:33:00.000-07:00

Bonus cameo by Boy Stewart. I wonder if he's sold a board yet?
You can find more Roy here.

Gaga...

2011-08-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

...on the edge of glory!

Twitpic from the twit herself! Epic.

Summertime.....

2011-08-19T09:06:00.001-07:00

....and the livin's easy! I don't know about you, but I can't wait for winter!
Photo sent in by reader Rick.

Straight To Video?

2011-08-18T09:05:00.000-07:00

Why did I only hear about this film this morning? lol

Pre-Surf Routine

2011-08-17T10:43:00.000-07:00

So how many of you go this route?

Flying Squirrel

2011-08-16T10:48:00.001-07:00

Laura Enever doing her best to put her ankles behind her ears.

Photo Lawrence from Surfing Magazine.

Mraz

2011-08-15T09:11:00.001-07:00

This dude even surfs in his signature hat? Only in Malibu...

Drop In...

2011-08-12T10:16:00.001-07:00

TGIF. I hope your drop into the weekend is less painful than this guy's.
Is it winter yet?

Rage Against the Machine!

2011-08-11T09:22:00.000-07:00

Reader Rick found this video of a "Surf Machine". I'm not so sure about that.

Fish Getting F@ck#d!

2011-08-10T14:39:00.001-07:00

"Fish Getting Fucked" is the caption of this photo from carvemag.com.

I don't disagree with their analysis.

Lulu's Facelift...

2011-08-09T09:26:00.000-07:00

...I mean face plant. Thanks to Lulu's Dad for embarrassing his rising star once again. That wave looks fun, by the way, she should have been out on a short board!

Yadin Hatin....

2011-08-08T09:16:00.000-07:00

Absolutely brutal final of the USOpenofSurfing. Slater basically surfed by himself.

Really?

2011-08-05T10:16:00.001-07:00

The Future Is Now...

2011-08-04T08:48:00.001-07:00

We can only hope that this is the future of SUP. Home made and as big as a picnic table. I don't think too many of these would make it into the lineup.

From theinertia.com.

The Original Bra Boy

2011-08-03T08:47:00.001-07:00

"My Sisters Keeper" + Point Break Quote = ???

Photo from yourtatoosucks.com.

Run Forest Run!

2011-08-02T10:12:00.001-07:00

Haven't heard from copeland in a while...maybe he got caught?

Champs and Moobs

2011-08-01T09:55:00.001-07:00

I can't comment on where this pic is from, but it looks like Sunny needs a little support. Where's Cosmo Kramer with the Bro!

TGIF

2011-07-29T10:23:00.001-07:00

Not much swell on the horizon, so these guys will be stoked!

Lightning Bolt

2011-07-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

A mockery of a once core brand. What a shame.

What A Rat!

2011-07-27T07:09:00.001-07:00

I was doing a Google search for "Laird Wipeout" and this came up. Draw your own conclusions, but I'm firmly in the "Blame Laird" camp.

Barrel of His Life!

2011-07-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

As surfers, we see waves everywhere. This guy just got the barrel of his life!

Eunic!

2011-07-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

This move could have only ended in castration.
Photo sent in by reader Alan, taken by Jesse Ellis Photography.