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December 30, 2009 9:00 AM

OUT NOW: As If, And What? first European female skate film

As If And What? the first UK/ European all female skateboard film by Rogue Skateboards owner/founder Jenna Selby.jpg

It's here!! After a whole summer of anticipation, Jenna Selby's tour de force - Europe's first all female skate film As If, And What? - is finally available to buy. Just in time for those last minute (or belated?) Christmas present requests.

I went to the premiere in London a few weeks ago and the standard of riding is insane - London teenagers Sam Bruce and Helena Long both stand out with their fearlessness, style and looking like they're absolutely loving it 24/7. UK legend, Lucy Adams easily sticks the most incredible part of the film too - showing what professionalism, focus, skill and determination can achieve with the best part ever laid to film by a European rider.

There's so many highlights: Sue Hazel's appearance from retirement is brilliant - all old school street skating, vintage competition footage and retro mini ramp sessions. There's also some huge and incredible vert ramp aerial skills - accompanied with a huge grin, tonnes of stylish street sections and some British comedy moments to match.

Keep reading to watch the first section teaser and for info on how to buy..

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP World Tour, Events, Movies, Skating, Videos
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December 29, 2009 9:00 AM

ASP announce 2010 World Tour schedule & one ranking system

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After a dramatic 2009 - from a super tight men's title race, Stephanie Gilmore winning the Championship for a third time, the effect of the economy, to record breaking conditions to wrap up the season - the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) have announced 2010's schedule, including major new events, date shifts and a brand new One Ranking structure.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP WQS Tour, ASP World Tour, News, Surfing
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February 23, 2009 12:41 PM

UK title Surf Girl launches online digital magazine

UK title Surf Girl launches online digital magazine e-mag

Ok, so this is kind of old news, but while they're on their winter break the UK's only all female surf mag Surf Girl has launched a free emag to keep your stoke fired up until their first spring issues, with Stephanie Gilmore, tales from the North Shore, winter snow and surf trips, and the UK's hottest new female surfer talents.

Check it out on orcasurf.co.uk/surfgirl-emag and, while you're there take a look at their recently relaunched websiteorcasurf.co.uk/surfgirl. But be warned you could get serious warm weather, especially looking at photographer / writer Lucia Griggi's North Shore Blog. Roll on summer!

Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP World Tour, Links, News, Pros, Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel
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February 17, 2009 11:58 AM

Rip Curl launch Rip Currents digital magazine to celebrate 40 years

Rip Curl launch Rip Currents digital magazine to celebrate 40 years of the search

It's all about birthday brands today: to celebrate 40 years of 'The Search' Rip Curl have launched their own online digital magazine. Also showcasing spring 2009's collections - men and women - Rip Currents also profiles Rip Curl's latest up and coming riders plus a brief history of the surf co's past.

82 pages of eco-friendly publishing (aka a super cheap, huge but impressive advertorial) soak up the Volume 1, issue 1 at www.ripcurl.com/ripcurrents.

Check out a selection of pages inside after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP World Tour, Accessories, Environment, News, Pros, Style, Surfing
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January 23, 2009 8:18 AM

Roxy surf's Australia East Coast road trip part 2

Roxy Australia East Coast surf team road trip part 2: with Leanne Curren, Kassia Meador, Jen Smith, Sally Fitzgibbons and the UK's Candice O'Donnell

Ok, so I'm all about Roxy today, but when their putting podcasts this gorgeous can you blame me? Here's the second from their surf team (Leanne Curren, Kassia Meador, Jen Smith, Sally Fitzgibbons and the UK's Candice O'Donnell) escapade on the East Coast of Australia, as the longboard ladies get spoilt with perfect conditions. As I type this in a ski resort, while rain lashes down melting all the snow, the idea of the simple life surfing down under sounds incredible...

“We decided to pack up our stuff and check out of the campsite to head back on the road, with yet another very early start having heard of swell up the coast. We made an executive decision to stop and check into a campsite ASAP," recalls Candice

"To our surprise we found a mini Mundaka, with some perfect nose riding conditions for those of us with longboards. Jen, Kass and I were just gagging to get out there on those magical left hand peelers."

Watch video and read Candice's full report after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP World Tour, Audio and Videocasts, Pros, Surfing, Travel
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January 19, 2009 9:17 PM

Roxy Australia East Coast surf road trip part 1

Roxy Australia East Coast surf road trip part with Leanne Curren, Kassia Meador, Candice O'Donnell and more
The ASP over, this time last year Roxy's surf team - Leanne Curren, Kassia Meador, Jen Smith and the UK's Candice O'Donnell - continued their Australian adventure down the east coast, sampling the best surf they could find down under. They blogged late last winter, and so, in 2009 we get to see the videos.