Surfing Life

THE LINEUP

ON THE COVER:

Wedgy, backdoorable, peaky barrels—you’d have a smile on your face too.

Ryan Callinan nabs these on his southern strike mission with John "Spon" Respondek. In this issue, we chat with Respondek, the Rembrandt of surfotography.

COVER SHOT BY JOHN RESPONDEK

"Better Together"

HELPING HAND

Although we’re goal is to help people escape into their love of surfing every time they pick up an issue. We know you can't put your head in the sand, but we recognise that everyone needs help and sometimes that help is to draw away for a little respite.

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