Riptide 182 | GF | Ben Player

... The below action shot was snapped up by the lads at Grand Flavour Clothing for their latest Riptide ad. BP keeping it real on the westside!

Close, But No Cigar...

This little reef break between Yallingup and Margaret River in WA's Southwest was nearly perfect earlier in the week. The sun was out, brisk offshore winds, a star studded line up, but one main ingredient was missing... swell. A huge decline in swell overnight left us all a little shattered. It showed signs of life, but unfortunately needed to be 2ft bigger! Anyway, at least I got to test the new housing!

The Big Wigs...

... are all in town for the 2nd event on the IBA's world tour, The Box Comp. I had the chance to hook up with the likes of Hubb, BP, Amaury Lavernhe, Hardy, Jackson and Hughes for a few shots just south of Perth on the weekend. While I can't show you the best of the day, you have to trust me when i tell you these guys are all in fine form for the comp! Good luck especially to the West Ozzies!