Boden & the Wavestorm

Pumping Wedge - July 2009

Took the summer off

Unfortunately, this summer was the longest stretch with no Fangtooth Events since I started the club in the summer of 2004. Of course, it was just a breather to get re-energized for the magical fall months full of combo swells, lingering sunshine, reasonable water temps and offshore breezes. Even though we didn't have an event over the summer, I know many Fangteeth scored their fair share of waves. With that in mind, I've posted some of my favorite shots from the past summer for everyone's enjoyment. The shots range from the July superswell doing its thing at some secret OC spots and the mighty wedge to a few pics of the newest Fangtooth shredder catching some foamers to the beach to a few wavestorm shots at the home break.

I hope everyone had a chance to get at least a few trunked sessions in August and September, as it was some of the warmest I can remember and winter is right around the corner.

So, dust off your booties, hoods (if you're really hardcore), enjoy a few warm water pics and get ready to get the big boards out of the rafters for some wintertime juice.

Until the next swell...

July 09 Swell

April Fangtooth - 34th Street

We had a mixed-bag at April's event. Cold water and freezing north winds combined with lumped up peaky wind-swell to provide some fun waves and numb toes for all. Fangtooth of the month goes to Craig Wickwire, whose wife, Ali, is about to have twin girls...which will make Craig outnumbered 4-1 at home. Good luck Craig! Of course, BS is having a baby girl in May as well, but he was edged out by the sheer numbers involved in Craig's household event. All the same, good luck to both families. In about 10 years, the Fangtooth Yooth girls will be stealing all our waves, so we should enjoy a few waves alone while we can.

See everyone in May.

Hippos in the Surf

This was sent to me by my brother, James, who was recently surfing in Africa and was surprised to see a Hippo pop up in the surfline. He quickly jumped on its' back and pulled into a few tandem barrels before calling it a session. You can consider this post 3 days early.

Nicaragua Combers

Fellow Fangtooth member, Quinn (also one of the original members), sent along an e-mail about his recent trip to Nicaragua with a photo and a link to a video of a nearby break that they unfortunately didn't get to shred, but are planning to hit-up on their next trip. Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did.

Quinn's E-mail:

Nicaragua was sweet. Had the whole ocean to ourselves.

The place was stayed was this little hotel in a little village that barely had roads, but great waves. Here is some footage of a really close break we didn't ride, that is only boat accessible. We rode beach breaks the whole time.... Maybe next time..... Because of huge lakes inland, there are offshore winds about 300+ days a year. It was strong offshore the whole time we were there. fun.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkwaVtPXHPA

37 Degree Water & 25 Degree Air - Winter Surf in NY

Coutesy of Fangtooth Member, Blake Sinclair, now representing in NY:

I went down to the Rockaways a couple weeks ago to take some pics of my friend Lucass. He is from Nor Cal, so he surfs out here year round. I was actually jealous of him because the water was about 37, and the air was 25. I was freezing my a*^ off. Im coming home next week though, and im bringing back a fish. I'll have to wait for spring though, because i cant afford a 5/4 dry suit, hood booties and gloves. here is a link to some of the shots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/socialpurgatory/sets/72157613132351225/

Some favorite shots from the past 4 years!