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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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Gabriel Medina - Surfing is everything

Jump into an aerial masterclass with the world number one.

Gabriel Medina - Surfing is everything
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21Days: Kolohe Andino and Carissa Moore, Episode 1

Will Kolohe be able to keep his streak of impressive results alive at the Hurley Pro Trestles?

21Days: Kolohe Andino and Carissa Moore, Episode 1
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Board Transfers with Jamie O'Brien at The Wedge

After watching Kelly surf giant Chopes on a 6'2, Jamie O'Brien opts for fun over function at California's heaviest shory.

Board Transfers with Jamie O'Brien at The Wedge
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Hurley Tournotes: John John vs. Kelly Semi Final at Teahupoo

Set to go down in the history books as the pinnacle of tube riding performances, here's what Kelly and John John had to say.

Hurley Tournotes: John John vs. Kelly Semi Final at Teahupoo
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Santa Barbara pumps

Hurrican Marie unloads yet more stoke along the Californian coast.

Santa Barbara pumps
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Laird Hamilton shoots Malibu Pier

On the biggest set wave of the day.

Laird Hamilton shoots Malibu Pier
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Chasing The #GHOSTWAVE

With Ian Walsh and Taylor Steele.

Chasing The #GHOSTWAVE
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SAS autumn beach clean series calling for lead volunteers

To protect UK beaches, waves and wildlife from the marine litter crisis plaguing the UK coastline.

SAS autumn beach clean series calling for lead volunteers
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Final day highlights from the Billabong Pro Tahiti

Didn't get to watch all of the final day's action at Teahupoo? Here's what you missed!

Final day highlights from the Billabong Pro Tahiti
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The Red Bull Cape Fear is ON!

World’s newest most dangerous surf contest to take place at Ours this Saturday!

The Red Bull Cape Fear is ON!
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'A Moment’s Notice' with Dino Andino

On father and son relationships and testing times.

'A Moment’s Notice' with Dino Andino
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Volcom Stone Presents VEECO

48-hour premiere online now.

Volcom Stone Presents VEECO
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The Truman Show with Hugues Oyarzabal

One of the first to tap into the mad potential of today's insane GoPro trend (when's it gonna end?), French tube fiend Hugues Oyarzabal just...

The Truman Show with Hugues Oyarzabal
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Introducing Jordy Lawler

The 15-year-old North Narrabeen local signs with Vissla.

Introducing Jordy Lawler
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South Africa's other Sunset

With a long interval 22 second swell on tap, last Saturday witnessed some of the best big waves of the year.

South Africa's other Sunset
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The 7 perfect 10s of the Billabong Tahiti Pro

Think the judges had an easy time of it at Teahupoo this year? Ok then of these perfect rides which was the best?

The 7 perfect 10s of the Billabong Tahiti Pro
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'Mentawaiis Satisfaction' with Francisco Alves

The young Portuguese ripper just dropped this dreamy edit of his recent trip to Indo.

'Mentawaiis Satisfaction' with Francisco Alves
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Summer Sucks with Dane Reynolds & Bobby Martinez

Some light relief courtesy of Ventura lensman Mini Blanchard.

Summer Sucks with Dane Reynolds & Bobby Martinez
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The Mel Family, Three Generations Of Santa Cruz Surf Stoke

Epic TV's brand new 'Generations' series looks at just how deep family runs in surfing.

The Mel Family, Three Generations Of Santa Cruz Surf Stoke
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Huge Upsets at Day 3 at the Billabong Pro Tahiti

Taj, Parko and Fanning all bow out of competition at 'The End of The Road'.

Huge Upsets at Day 3 at the Billabong Pro Tahiti
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Nikki Van Dijk wins the 2014 Swatch Girls Pro France

After a week of challenging conditions, Australian she-shredder claims the ASP 6-Star girls event over Hawaii's Mahina Maeda.

Nikki Van Dijk wins the 2014 Swatch Girls Pro France
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