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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

Magazine

JEREMY FLORES CARVING KNIFE

Mark Phipps highlights a couple of elements from Jeremy's surfboard model.

JEREMY FLORES CARVING KNIFE
Videos

JORDY SMITH TO RELEASE NEW MOVIE - NOW NOW

A collection of surfing moves that will blow your mind.

JORDY SMITH TO RELEASE NEW MOVIE - NOW NOW
Videos

INSIDE THE MONSTER

New angles and more insight into Teahupoo's recent history-making headline swells.

INSIDE THE MONSTER
Videos

ARITZ ARANBURU - HUATULCO, MEXICO.

Whether it's 8ft or 2ft, nobody gets tired of Southern Mexico's right-hand leg burners.

ARITZ ARANBURU - HUATULCO, MEXICO.
Magazine

Ramzi Boukhiam’s Tail Waft Tester

"I am not a shape technician, I feel a board when I’ve got it under my arm... I feel the rails, and I kinda of...

Ramzi Boukhiam’s Tail Waft Tester
Shaper's Corner

LUCKY BASTARDS

Reputed French laminators Tristan Mausse and Paul Lefèvre talk glass jobs.

LUCKY BASTARDS
Videos

The Ductumentary - Trailer

A short-film revealing the extent of Joel Tudor's influence in surfing.

The Ductumentary - Trailer
News

O'Neill Coldwater Classic backs underdogs

Now a men's specialty event for unsponsored pros with first prize offering a yearlong sponsorship and $50,000 in travel incentives and contest fees.

O'Neill Coldwater Classic backs underdogs
Videos

Who is JOB 3.0: Roadtrip across America - Episode 8

Jamie O'Brien puts his own twist on the long-established surf roadie.

Who is JOB 3.0: Roadtrip across America - Episode 8
Magazine

MAN LOVE

Jay Bottle on relationships, design & time-honoured misogyny.

MAN LOVE
Videos

ROB MACHADO MEETS TAKASHI KOBAYASHI, LEGENDARY TREE HOUSE BUILDER

In part 2 of Rob Machado's 'Through The Lens' series, the iconic soul surfer travels to Japan to document a unique project in the Tsunami...

ROB MACHADO MEETS TAKASHI KOBAYASHI, LEGENDARY TREE HOUSE BUILDER
Videos

21 Days: Taj Burrow / Julian Wilson, Episode 1

Red Bull is back with more behind-the-scenes in-depth analysis.

21 Days: Taj Burrow / Julian Wilson, Episode 1
Shaper's Corner

SHAPERS CORNER: GERO TRAGATSCHNIG

The financial crisis has hammered surf companies and economies like Portugal. So you may wonder how the surfboard market holding up? Fatum founder Gero Tragatschnig...

SHAPERS CORNER: GERO TRAGATSCHNIG
Videos

COMPASSING - A NEW FILM BY CYRUS SUTTON

Also featuring intrepid Basque soulman Kepa Acero.

COMPASSING - A NEW FILM BY CYRUS SUTTON
Videos

PADANG PADANG

Bali's jewel in the crown lights up once again.

PADANG PADANG
Shaper's Corner

SHAPERS CORNER: TOM DOIDGE-HARRISON

Setting up shop in Lahinch, Ireland, Tom Doidge-Harrison has come to supply many a West Coast charger with their weapon of choice.

SHAPERS CORNER: TOM DOIDGE-HARRISON
Videos

Alan Stokes: Where Lands End

Stokesy takes Ben Skindog, Celine Gehret and Jimbo Bennett for a spin in his Vito for some fun Cornwall rollers.

Alan Stokes: Where Lands End
Quivers

GUN CONTROL - ERIC REBIERE - PORTUGAL RHINO CHASER

"After Shane’s visit, seeing his boards and what he does with them I changed dimensions with Rob, now they’re flat and way more heavy... kind...

GUN CONTROL - ERIC REBIERE - PORTUGAL RHINO CHASER
Videos

ALEX AND KOA SMITH - DOS BANDERAS

Two flags, two countries. Nicaragua and Mexico. And two brothers in two action packed weeks!

ALEX AND KOA SMITH - DOS BANDERAS
News

VQS Surf Tour 2013-2014 | European Dates and Locations

Volcom's grassroots free-to-enter surf gatherings fire up in Portugal for another year.

VQS Surf Tour 2013-2014 | European Dates and Locations
Videos

DANE REYNOLDS' IN DEAR SUBURBIA

If you never got to see Nai Neville’s ‘Dear Suburbia’ then here’s your chance. Dane won ‘video section of the year’ at the Surfer Poll...

DANE REYNOLDS' IN DEAR SUBURBIA
Videos

My Road with Nic von Rupp - Mexico - Episode 2

Invited to take part in the inaugural edition of the Pawa Tube Fest in Mainland Mexico, Nic Von Rupp builds on his growing reputation as...

My Road with Nic von Rupp - Mexico - Episode 2
Quivers

Ozzie Wright’s 5’1 "No Chin Burn" Twin Fin by Gnech 

"Gnech shaped that sucker! It’s a 5 foot one inch slab of death... It goes like shit, I love it."

Ozzie Wright’s 5’1 "No Chin Burn" Twin Fin by Gnech 
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