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Tom Higson

Joining the ranks of the Surf Europe team as tea boy back in 2006, Txomin Higson new little on how to make a good cuppa and even less about riding waves. However, over the course of the last 8 years, the beachbreaks of Anglet in SW France have done wonders to his duckdive and subsequently earned the proud Swiss fence-sitter a hard-fought promotion to online editorial assistant.

Recent Articles By Tom

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Deep Water with Kohl Christensen and Nathan Fletcher

Nate and Kohl chase a huge swell up to the lunar landscape of northern Chile.

Deep Water with Kohl Christensen and Nathan Fletcher
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A big wave perspective with Pete Mel

Follow Peter Mel before, during and after THE premier big wave contest of the year, the Mavericks Invitational.

A big wave perspective with Pete Mel
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WIN: AN ION ONYX SEMIDRY 3/2 WETSUIT

Nobody passes up a free opportunity to bag free rubber.

WIN: AN ION ONYX SEMIDRY 3/2 WETSUIT
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EVER PULLED INTO THE TUBE AFTER DARK?

Using an LED technology designed by the boys at Pukas, Euro chargers Axi Muniaian and Jerome Sayhoun light up Safi.

EVER PULLED INTO THE TUBE AFTER DARK?
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NOAH BESCHEN PLAY-TIME AT P-PASS

The Beschen family's 13-year-old surfing prodigy in Micronesia, on the Goldie and at his home on the North Shore.

NOAH BESCHEN PLAY-TIME AT P-PASS
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BODY GLOVE TEAM VISIT IRELAND IN 'LIVE FROM THE MOON'

Watch the full 'Ireland' part from Body Glove's brand new feature film.

BODY GLOVE TEAM VISIT IRELAND IN 'LIVE FROM THE MOON'
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A LOOK INSIDE THE BIG WAVE LIFE OF PETE MEL

ASP world tour beach commentator, Big Wave World Tour competitor, winner of last year's Mavs Invitational, dad, Pete Mel wears a lot of hats and...

A LOOK INSIDE THE BIG WAVE LIFE OF PETE MEL
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GOLDEN OFF SEASON WITH ARITZ ARANBURU

Coming back on an exceptionally consistent season of Mundaka tunnels!

GOLDEN OFF SEASON WITH ARITZ ARANBURU
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Kelly Slater at The Box

The champ submits a selfie to the Margaret River's GoPro Challenge from across the bay.

Kelly Slater at The Box
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BILLABONG XXL WIPEOUT NOMINEES

Step into Big Wave surfing's hurt locker!

BILLABONG XXL WIPEOUT NOMINEES
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DOWN DAYS WITH THE GUDAUSKAS BROS

The G bro go Japan. Neon lights, seafood, wasabi!

DOWN DAYS WITH THE GUDAUSKAS BROS
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Who is JOB 4.0 - Perfect Pipeline with Two Surf Masters

From one Pipe specialist to the next, Gerry Lopez and Jamie O'Brien compare and contrast changing tube technique at the Banzai!

Who is JOB 4.0 - Perfect Pipeline with Two Surf Masters
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LIVING THE SEARCH WITH JAYCE ROBINSON & LYNDON WAKE IN EUROPE

Part 4 sees the U.K. duo continue on their Euro roadie along the the north coast of Spain.

LIVING THE SEARCH WITH JAYCE ROBINSON & LYNDON WAKE IN EUROPE
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Deep Water with KOHL CHRISTENSEN: Chile, Part. 1

Kohl Christensen, Nathan Fletcher and Ramon Navarro charge some of Chile's most remote big wave spots.

Deep Water with KOHL CHRISTENSEN: Chile, Part. 1
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Water by Morgan Maassen

A turtle-eye's view of Teahupoo.

Water by Morgan Maassen
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KELLY SLATER RIPPING RICON

Michael Kew celebrates the end of an era.

KELLY SLATER RIPPING RICON
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See You In The Lineup, Kelly Slater

With the Quik split now official, might Kelly find himself retiring from pro surfing sooner than he planned?

See You In The Lineup, Kelly Slater
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21 Days: Taj Burrow / Josh Kerr, Episode 3

Slip inside the lives of Taj and Kerrsy one last time as the Drug Aware Pro gets underway.

21 Days: Taj Burrow / Josh Kerr, Episode 3
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Round 1 Runs at Drug Aware Margaret River Pro

Jordy, Taj, Mick and Medina through to Round 3. Kelly, John John and Parko to surf Round 2.

Round 1 Runs at Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
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Coral Cuts Episode 7: Fanning, Parko, Wilko, Wilson... and Miranda Kerr

Seabass on bad sex, Parko never to claim again and world champ Fanning confesses to being touched by Tourettes.

Coral Cuts Episode 7: Fanning, Parko, Wilko, Wilson... and Miranda Kerr
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MORE DOWN DAYS WITH THE GUDAUSKAS BROS!

The Gudang bros living the surf dream large in Germany.

MORE DOWN DAYS WITH THE GUDAUSKAS BROS!
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