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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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Kelly Slater on gun control, drugs in surfing and politics

In part 2 of an exclusive interview with The Inertia, Kelly choses to talk contentious cultural issues.

Kelly Slater on gun control, drugs in surfing and politics
Features

6 WCT VENUES WE’D LOVE TO SEE BACK ON TOUR

Barra de la Cruz, G-Land, J-Bay, Mundaka, Sunset, The Rip Curl Pro Search... come back!

6 WCT VENUES WE’D LOVE TO SEE BACK ON TOUR
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INDO'S GNARLIEST WAVE?

Mikala Jones, Walshy and Deano go West Java!

INDO'S GNARLIEST WAVE?
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JOHN JOHN AND A LATE SEASON RODEO AT PIPE

Plus a whole host of other North Shore chargers taking off deep and steep at the Banzai.

JOHN JOHN AND A LATE SEASON RODEO AT PIPE
Videos

THE FOX SURF TEAM Presents 'We Live Hawaii'

Ian Walsh, Bruce Irons, Damo Hobgood, Chippa Wilson and Bede Durbidge trade pits on the North Shore.

THE FOX SURF TEAM Presents 'We Live Hawaii'
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UK SURFER AND TRAVEL WRITER SAM BLEAKLEY ON SURFING IN WAR-TORN LIBERIA

Exploring remote and unlikely surf destinations and the positive impact surfing is having on them.

UK SURFER AND TRAVEL WRITER SAM BLEAKLEY ON SURFING IN WAR-TORN LIBERIA
News

EUROPE'S STINKY POLLUTED BEACHES NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER!

Help tackle Europe's marine litter crisis with Surfers Against Sewage this spring - 28th to 31st March.

EUROPE'S STINKY POLLUTED BEACHES NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER!
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EUROPE'S COASTLINES RECEDE BY UP TO 10-METRES IN PLACES

A recent study comprising 270km of beach in the south west of France begins to assess the consequence of Europe's recent run of severe weather...

EUROPE'S COASTLINES RECEDE BY UP TO 10-METRES IN PLACES
Videos

An Extraordinary Winter of North Atlantic Storms

And don't go storing away your rhinochaser quite yet...

An Extraordinary Winter of North Atlantic Storms
News

VINCENT DUVIGNAC SIGNS HEAD-TO-TOE SPONSOR DEAL WITH REEF

Stuck on the couch for the last month after sustaining a slipped disc, Duvi finally hears some good news!

VINCENT DUVIGNAC SIGNS HEAD-TO-TOE SPONSOR DEAL WITH REEF
News

JAWS & DUNGEONS TO JOIN NEW BIG WAVE WORLD TOUR

Along with much-needed ASP legitimacy and support (But Mavs can take care of itself).

JAWS & DUNGEONS TO JOIN NEW BIG WAVE WORLD TOUR
Videos

Eneko Acero & Natxo Gonzalez Score Morocco's righthand gem Safi

Bored shitless of going left, the seasoned Dark Eye stoke seekers head southward.

Eneko Acero & Natxo Gonzalez Score Morocco's righthand gem Safi
Features

How to Make the Best Surfboard Rack for Under $10

Whether you live in a mansion or van, there's no excuse for not storing your cherished surfboard quiver away safely. Not ever!

How to Make the Best Surfboard Rack for Under $10
News

ASP Announces New Women's WCT at Maui as Final Event for 2014

Along with new stops in Fiji and Trestles, Hawaii is finally back on the Women's World tour too.

ASP Announces New Women's WCT at Maui as Final Event for 2014
Videos

Jayce Robinson Charges Basque Country Gnarl

"Well I didn't expect to get so barrelled when we came to Spain, maybe just surf some big waves."

Jayce Robinson Charges Basque Country Gnarl
Videos

'Enjoying Lines' with Vincent Duvignac

No slipped disc is gonna get in the way of Duvi's love of wave riding.

'Enjoying Lines' with Vincent Duvignac
Videos

THE RETURN OF OWEN WRIGHT

In a new four-part series the ASP catch up with the previously-ranked top 10 world tour title contender and injury wildcard for 2014.

THE RETURN OF OWEN WRIGHT
Videos

KEPA ACERO'S WEST AFRICA SOLO MISSION

With this winter's relentless run of huge Atlantic juice, could Basque desert nomad Kepa Acero have timed his West African road trip any better?

KEPA ACERO'S WEST AFRICA SOLO MISSION
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QUIK PRO GOLD COAST 2014 TEASER

The new ASP website goes live but questions still remain about a couple of key stops on this year's WCT tour.

QUIK PRO GOLD COAST 2014 TEASER
Videos

INDAR UNANUE IN "ENTRE 2 MARES" (BETWEEN TWO SEAS)

The Basque tube hound missions it to the Med on a journey of childhood rediscovery.

INDAR UNANUE IN "ENTRE 2 MARES" (BETWEEN TWO SEAS)
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