Riptide 184 | Reeflex | Ryan Hardy

Riptide 182 | Is that Ryan Hardy?

I had failed to mention that back in Riptide Issue 182 that one of the below images of Hardy was run on Page 34. I had failed to mention it because there was very little chance that you would have noticed it. It's officially the smallest shot I have ever had run, so I thought i'd make it a little easier to see here?

Riptide 183 | VS | Hardy

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!

Twice as Nice...

... the new Movement Mag has hit the shelves and within it you'll find not one, but two ads of Ryan Hardy using my images. Two of his biggest supporters in VS bodyboards and Creatures Surf Accessories chose images of mine for print! Stoked!

Promise...

... life is full of it, but rarely delivers, much like the surf this morning!

Innovation...

... is why these guys are the best there is. Ryan Hardy below taking a Mandurah closeout to the next level. Check out this shot and many others in Issue 4 of Le Boogie available now!

Hard Act To Follow...

As mentioned in a previous post, Ryan Hardy is next level. I and a handful of others were on hand to witness Ryan paddle into waves at "The Right" that previously were thought to only be surfable with the aid of a jetski. The amazing thing was not only that he was able to conquer these waves with a set of fins and leg power, but it was the fact that he paddled through 8-10ft beachbreaks to an outer reef break he'd never surfed before in the pitch black. Check out the full story and more images in the newly released issue 4 of Le Boogie, available online at www.leboogie.com.

Hardy/Void...

Void Wetsuits loved this shot so much, they used it as an ad in Riptide #176. The reason I love the shot, is that on this day, up until this point, I was so worried about stuffing up photos of some of the most intense surfing I have ever seen, that I was stressed beyond belief. But this simple gesture from Ryan as he paddle back out over the shoulder reminded me why we go on trips like this. Sure you have to get the job done, but if you're not enjoying yourself, it's not worth doing. Turns out this was my most successful shoot, EVER!

This Guy...

... is next level. I can't reveal why at this stage, but in 2 weeks you will see the proof in Le Boogie Issue 4. Myself and Ryan Hardy will reveal all as soon as the mag is released.

Riptide 20th Anniversary - Issue 170

Riptide Bodyboarding Magazine is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary with issue 170 that hit the shelves today. Packed full of goodness, a free DVD and a handful of my images as snapshotted below! Get to your local newsagency and grab one today!

May Update ....

Plenty going on of late, here's a snapshot. A couple of cool shots getting published in upcoming magazines, so i'll make sure to post those when they're out!

HARDY WINS PIPE!!!!!!

Got the insane news this morning that WA bodyboarder Ryan Hardy has taken out arguably the biggest event of the 2009 IBA World Bodyboarding Tour, the Pipeline Pro! Ryan is pictured below tackling a WA Wedge 3 weeks ago. Congratulations mate!