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Fiberglass and Rocks from DARKSIDE MEDIA on Vimeo.

Admit it, it's you!

Epic Fail....

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

That's Going To Leave A Mark

Stinkbug Friday

 

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!

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

BMDonkeyU

 

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

Bag The Face

 

I'd try to hide too. Rickoray pic.

Love On The Rocks...

Anonymous donor!

Strike Two GMAC!

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!

 

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

Pic sent in by our friend KaserOne.

Grudge Art

The artist "Grudge" let his feelings be known.

Poor Tom Norris!

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

Buried Beneath A Keg

 

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

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

Guess the Celebrity...

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.....

Next!

Jersey Shore

A Little Askew...

aka Leaner.

Old School Fail

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

Holy Dog Shit!

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!