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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.

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THIS YEAR'S BILLABONG XXL RIDE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

Billabong nominate the 5 best rides up for contention for this year's XXL award and $50,000 prize purse.

THIS YEAR'S BILLABONG XXL RIDE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES
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ASP Exclusive: Slater On Quik Split

The 11-time champ confirms that the Quik split was no April Fools.

ASP Exclusive: Slater On Quik Split
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QUIKSILVER CONFIRM KELLY'S DEPARTURE

A press release from the surf giant suggests it's no April Fools after all... Damn Kelly's good!

QUIKSILVER CONFIRM KELLY'S DEPARTURE
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Laurie Towner's Mix Bag-O-Lollies

That rare breed of wave rider who can mix high performance sheddery and big wave bravado like few others.

Laurie Towner's Mix Bag-O-Lollies
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BALI DOG - DEEP SOUTH

How is it that Aussie's pretty much rule the whole slab surfing gig?

BALI DOG - DEEP SOUTH
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KELLY SLATER PARTS WAYS WITH QUIKSILVER

Just a bad April fools joke/marketing stunt or has he really?

KELLY SLATER PARTS WAYS WITH QUIKSILVER
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HEDGY WINS MARGARET RIVER PRO TRIALS

Tiago Pires pulls out, Mitch Coleborn pulls in! Plus a swell forecast update.

HEDGY WINS MARGARET RIVER PRO TRIALS
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BACKSTAGE AT JAWS WITH DAKINE

Pre-session cliff banter and vibe with all the boys on Maui!

BACKSTAGE AT JAWS WITH DAKINE
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Weekend Step-offs in Hossegor

Jet-assisted tunnels at Culs Nus.

Weekend Step-offs in Hossegor
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Jordy Smith Blowing up in Durban

No one goes better than Jordy in the heavy beachies of Durban!

Jordy Smith Blowing up in Durban
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Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Teaser and Heat Draw

From Owen Wright to Jordy Smith and Taj Burrow, here's what some of the top 34 have to say about this year's new addition to...

Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Teaser and Heat Draw
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Jamie O'Brien's Drone/Gopro Double Angle at Pipe

Soon surf movies will feel so real, you literally won't even need to go surfing anymore!

Jamie O'Brien's Drone/Gopro Double Angle at Pipe
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MOROCCO'S TWO FACES

The downside to rippable right-hand points in Northern Africa.

MOROCCO'S TWO FACES
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Surfing's Fave Radio Show with Jedum Smith - Season 2

"If every marketing manager in surfing took more LSD, the world would be a better place..." - Jed Smith

Surfing's Fave Radio Show with Jedum Smith - Season 2
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REUBYN ASH'S RUNAWAY ADVENTURE TO CHILE

Part two to Reub's new globe-trotting series. South America, baby!

REUBYN ASH'S RUNAWAY ADVENTURE TO CHILE
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Kepa Acero Sells His Shred Wagon in Central West Africa

Out of pocket and out of sorts, Kepa bids a heart-wrenching farewell to his converted tow truck in The Gambia!

Kepa Acero Sells His Shred Wagon in Central West Africa
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Nope, they don't call it the Mexican Pipe for nada!

Pulling in at roaring Puerto Escondido with Peruvian charger Alvaro Malpartida.

Nope, they don't call it the Mexican Pipe for nada!
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SENEGAL WITH KEPA ACERO

The bearded Basque heads to sub-Saharan Africa hoping to find waves and not get cooked in a stewpot.

SENEGAL WITH KEPA ACERO
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INTO THE WILD OF SOUTHERN CHILE

Ever feel like you need to get out of town?

INTO THE WILD OF SOUTHERN CHILE
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2 WEEKS IN BALI WITH AUSSIE SOUL SURFER ELLIS ERICSON

A look into Ellis Ericson's life shaping and surfing on Bali's East coast.

2 WEEKS IN BALI WITH AUSSIE SOUL SURFER ELLIS ERICSON
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FRANCISCO ALVES IN PORTUGAL - 'That's Life'

Time at home with the Rip Curl team ripper Xico.

FRANCISCO ALVES IN PORTUGAL - 'That's Life'
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