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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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THE MAKING OF TOM LOWE'S #FIRST RIDE AT TODOS SANTOS - PART 2

Behind-the-scenes of Lowey's first Todos Santos bomb from the perspective of the film crew.

THE MAKING OF TOM LOWE'S #FIRST RIDE AT TODOS SANTOS - PART 2
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JAWS ANNIHILATES SELECT CREW OF BIG WAVE PADDLE SURFERS

A glimpse from last Sunday's North Pacific late season XXL swell and Dege O'Connell's heavy wipeout.

JAWS ANNIHILATES SELECT CREW OF BIG WAVE PADDLE SURFERS
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MORE BISCAY COASTAL CARNAGE

Monday's violent storm swell inflicts beachfront devastation in Zarautz.

MORE BISCAY COASTAL CARNAGE
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FUNNEST, MOST SUSTAINABLE ARTIFICIAL WAVE POOL FOUND IN JAVA

Watch out Wavegarden! This dude just built his own awesome human-powered wave pool in Java.

FUNNEST, MOST SUSTAINABLE ARTIFICIAL WAVE POOL FOUND IN JAVA
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Ace Buchan and Matt Wilkinson in 21Days: Episode 3

So much for Wilko's new fitness regime, he already bowed out in Round 2... But there's still plenty to take away from this final chapter....

Ace Buchan and Matt Wilkinson in 21Days: Episode 3
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NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BEACH EROSION IN HOSSEGOR

Last night's Biscay storm surge uncovers Second World War remnants in Hossegor for the first time in 30 years.

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BEACH EROSION IN HOSSEGOR
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TOM BUTLER'S EPIC RUN OF XXL IRISH WINTER SURF

Jaw-dropping channel views of Tom Butler's Mullaghmore Head bomb plus other Celtic insaneness!

TOM BUTLER'S EPIC RUN OF XXL IRISH WINTER SURF
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Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Freesurf Sessions

Dane, Kelly and the rest of the Quik stable light up Snapper between heats.

Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Freesurf Sessions
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Vissla's Mexico Field Trip

The new surf brand heads down to Baja with Cam Richards, Derrick Disney and Bryce Young.

Vissla's Mexico Field Trip
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Tom Lowe’s #First ride at Todos Santos - Shaping the Board

Lowey cruises by Chris Christenson's San Diego surfboard factory to pick up the board he had specially shaped for his first ever Todos mission.

Tom Lowe’s #First ride at Todos Santos - Shaping the Board
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A local's eye view from Namibia's Skeleton Bay

Ever since Corey Lopez n’ crew discovered Skeleton Bay back in 2005, this one-of-a-kind South Atlantic remote left-hand sand point has mesmerised pros and amateurs...

A local's eye view from Namibia's Skeleton Bay
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Exploring Mauritania with Kepa Acero

With plenty more North Atlantic juice on hand, the Basque globe-trotter keeps on trucking on his epic journey south.

Exploring Mauritania with Kepa Acero
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Surfing in Sochi with Sal Masekela

Helping surfing's Olympic bid for 2024... or not?

Surfing in Sochi with Sal Masekela
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THIS WEEK'S 5 BEST SURF VIDEO FINDS

Starring Nick Rozsa, Jay Davies, Noa Deane, Chippa Wilson, Kyuss King and Jony Gonzalez!

THIS WEEK'S 5 BEST SURF VIDEO FINDS
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GARRETT MCNAMARA TEAMS UP WITH UNLIKELY SURFBOARD SHAPER MERCEDES BENZ

The German automobile giant designs 4 surfboards for Europe's infamous big wave spot Nazaré.

GARRETT MCNAMARA TEAMS UP WITH UNLIKELY SURFBOARD SHAPER MERCEDES BENZ
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QUIK PRO HEAT DRAW & TRIALS HIGHLIGHTS

Stay tuned folks, Snapper could commence as early as tonight!

QUIK PRO HEAT DRAW & TRIALS HIGHLIGHTS
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SMITH EYEWEAR SIGN TIMMY REYES AND JAKE MARSHALL

“Now that I get to wear proper eyewear wherever I go, I will have one less worry. I just got my first box of...

SMITH EYEWEAR SIGN TIMMY REYES AND JAKE MARSHALL
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'COFFEE' WITH SEBASTIAN ZIETZ

Offseason Tahiti with Kauaiian funnyman and World Tour competitor Seabass.

'COFFEE' WITH SEBASTIAN ZIETZ
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