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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 WINS SNAPPER

With Kirra firing for a final day tube-riding shootout, the opportunity for the 11-time champ to take down both local heroes Mick and Parko proved...

KELLY WINS SNAPPER
News

Semis Decided at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast

Set to finish tomorrow (late tonight in Europe if you want to catch it live), the contest at Snapper Rocks has as usual favoured local...

Semis Decided at Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
Interviews

CATCHING UP WITH ANTARCTIC EXPLORER KEPA ACERO

The Basque adventurer on his recent Drake passage crossing, Antarctic night shifts and what lies ahead now.

CATCHING UP WITH ANTARCTIC EXPLORER KEPA ACERO
News

Burrow, Wilson, Slater and Fanning Through to Quik Quarters

The connie was back at Snapper Rocks for rounds 2, 3 and 4 over the weekend. The big let down of the event came before that...

Burrow, Wilson, Slater and Fanning Through to Quik Quarters
Videos

DEEPEST DARKEST ICELAND

Where feral surf trips turn bad but staggering near-arctic landscapes and entertaining locals make up for it. Kinda.

DEEPEST DARKEST ICELAND
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NIKE LOWERS PRIME EVENT GETS SHELVED FOR 2013

It’s been announced that the Lowers Pro prime event has been postponed for this year. Originally scheduled to run April 30 through May 4, event organisers...

NIKE LOWERS PRIME EVENT GETS SHELVED FOR 2013
Photos

AROUND THE WORLD: A GALLERY

Reunion Island, Bali, South Africa, Tahiti and France, Timo sorts through more A-grade archives for another rad weekly gallery.

AROUND THE WORLD: A GALLERY
Videos

QUIK PRO ROUND 1 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

The Goldy got underway yesterday, with organisers finally opting to run round 1 down at Rainbow Bay.

QUIK PRO ROUND 1 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Videos

KELLY SLATER VS MONSANTO

The 11-time champ wages war on the world's pharmaceutical giants and their evil seed bank hoarding.

KELLY SLATER VS MONSANTO
Win

WIN: REEF GOODIES

We like to give...

WIN: REEF GOODIES
News

CHIPPA WILSON SIGNS WITH FOX

Desperate times demand desperate measures.

CHIPPA WILSON SIGNS WITH FOX
News

Dane Reynolds iPhone Photo Show - New York

In New York to promote his new signature Vans kicks Dane gets all artsy on us again.

Dane Reynolds iPhone Photo Show - New York
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CREED MCTAGGART SIGNS WITH EPOKHE

The West Aus up-coming desert dweller signs up to Dion Agius, Mitch Coleborn and Kai Neville’s sunglasses venture. For more on the new eyewear brand, head on...

CREED MCTAGGART SIGNS WITH EPOKHE
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BURTON TOYOTA PRO - ROUND 96

Tiago Pires, Joan Duru, Marc Lacomare, Maxime Huscenot and Charles Martin all advance!

BURTON TOYOTA PRO - ROUND 96
Wallpapers

Free Wallpaper: North Shore

The Spartan, Backdoor.

Free Wallpaper: North Shore
News

KING OF THE GROMS 2013 - HOW TO COMPETE

Under 16 and think you've got what it takes to compete against the world's best grommets? Well then listen up!

KING OF THE GROMS 2013 - HOW TO COMPETE
News

6 STAR BURTON TOYOTA PRO

Results from the Round of 144.

6 STAR BURTON TOYOTA PRO
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MARC LACOMARE'S 2013 MASTERPLAN

Capbreton’s fave goofy footer on his new video project and renewed contest ambitions for this year.

MARC LACOMARE'S 2013 MASTERPLAN
News

ANDO'S ON FUTURES

And puts a little clip together for the occasion.

ANDO'S ON FUTURES
News

GLOBE'S NEW MOVIE 'STRANGE RUMBLINGS' VISITS ICELAND

Following the release of Year Zero Globe have set to work on a new film project, Strange Rumblings, to be once again directed by Joe G....

GLOBE'S NEW MOVIE 'STRANGE RUMBLINGS' VISITS ICELAND
Photos

THROWBACK THURSDAY - HAWAII

Timo sorts through a few left-overs from a trip to the North Shore.

THROWBACK THURSDAY - HAWAII
News

DANE TO COMPETE AT SNAPPER AGAIN

After his explosive performance at last year’s Gold Coast event and finals finish at the Quik Pro France, everyone’s excited to hear that Dane’s earned...

DANE TO COMPETE AT SNAPPER AGAIN
Wallpapers

Free Wallpaper: Shore Pound

One for the Hossegor shore ditch crew.

Free Wallpaper: Shore Pound
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