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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

Photos

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI: A GALLERY

Water photography by Timo.

TEAHUPOO, TAHITI: A GALLERY
Shaper's Corner

JEREMY FERRARA’S 2 IN 1 SHAPE

Why take two bottles into the shower when you can just wash and go!

JEREMY FERRARA’S 2 IN 1 SHAPE
Surf Tips

A GOOD TURN

by Jeremy Flores

A GOOD TURN
News

CHUNKY NORTH ATLANTIC SWELL FORECAST FOR SUNDAY

The biggest North Atlantic swell of the winter so far to light up Europe Sunday.

CHUNKY NORTH ATLANTIC SWELL FORECAST FOR SUNDAY
Surf Tips

JUST THE TIP: MARC LACOMARE

Get a better backside here!

JUST THE TIP: MARC LACOMARE
Wallpapers

FREE WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD! CJ HOBGOOD, PIPE

Get a little Banzai on your desktop today!

FREE WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD! CJ HOBGOOD, PIPE
News

KELLY'S WAVE COMPANY WEBSITE GOES LIVE

Can't be long now until we see one of these donut shaped wave parks in action?

KELLY'S WAVE COMPANY WEBSITE GOES LIVE
Photos

ANGLET, FRANCE: A GALLERY

Photography by Alex Laurel

ANGLET, FRANCE: A GALLERY
News

VOLCOM PIPE PRO - OAHU - JAN 27th - FEB 7th

Volcom once again returns to Pipeline this January with its 5-star QS event, and hopefully with the same epic Pipeline conditions that it enjoyed last...

VOLCOM PIPE PRO - OAHU - JAN 27th - FEB 7th
News

JOHN JOHN SIGNS WITH HURLEY

After 15 years of riding for O’Neill (since the age of 6), news of John John Florence jumping ship and signing with Hurley’s brand new,...

JOHN JOHN SIGNS WITH HURLEY
News

KEPA ACERO SETS SAIL FOR ANTARCTICA

With there not being too many Wifi spots down in Antarctica, we’re unlikely to hear anything from Kepa for 20 odd days now that his...

KEPA ACERO SETS SAIL FOR ANTARCTICA
Wallpapers

FRIDAY WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD - MUNDAKA

If you can somehow find a way to negotiate the crowds without getting really, really pissed off and aggro, then locking into the baz at...

FRIDAY WALLPAPER DOWNLOAD - MUNDAKA
Features

ROOKIE INTROS - GLENN HALL

A peak at Micro, surfing’s newest oldest rookie

ROOKIE INTROS - GLENN HALL
News

KEPA ACERO - GETTING TO ANTARCTICA

Kepa hooks up with his ride to the cold place down at the southern most tip of Argentina. His crew are set to sail from...

KEPA ACERO - GETTING TO ANTARCTICA
Photos

THROWBACK THURSDAY: PORTUGUESE KELLY LOVE-IN BY TIMO

With his runner-up finish in Brazil, Hossegor QS warrior is sitting in 26th place on the World Tour ranking list and, together with Basque Aritz...

THROWBACK THURSDAY: PORTUGUESE KELLY LOVE-IN BY TIMO
News

THOMAS CAMPBELL EXHIBITS 'SLIDE YOUR BRAINS OUT' IN BIARRITZ

To accompany the launch of Thomas Campbell’s latest project ‘Slide Your Brains Out’, the first volume in a series of surf photography books, the alternative...

THOMAS CAMPBELL EXHIBITS 'SLIDE YOUR BRAINS OUT' IN BIARRITZ
Videos

PIPELINE MASTERS FINAL DAY VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

A fire-hosing Banzai Pipeline and Backdoor lived up to all the anticipation for the final day of the event, with the World Tour and Rookie...

PIPELINE MASTERS FINAL DAY VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
News

BRUCE IRONS SIGNS WITH FOX CLOTHING

Official news that Kauai’s Bruce Irons has parted ways with long time sponsor Volcom and signed a long term deal with Fox Clothing confirms rumours...

BRUCE IRONS SIGNS WITH FOX CLOTHING
News

SHOWDOWN CONTINUES AT PIPE MASTERS, SEABASS CLAIMS TRIPLE CROWN

Epic conditions came together for Days 1 and 2 (Rounds 1 to 4) at the Pipe Masters. With Mick Fanning losing to Shane Dorian in...

SHOWDOWN CONTINUES AT PIPE MASTERS, SEABASS CLAIMS TRIPLE CROWN
News

AND YOUR SURFER POLL WINNERS ARE...

No true surprises at this year’s Surfer Poll Awards – Kelly takes his 18th win. “Obviously I’m stoked, its been a long time with...

AND YOUR SURFER POLL WINNERS ARE...
News

WORLD CUP OF SURFING - SUNSET BEACH - DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS

Despite being somewhat wonky, Sunset saw plenty of swell and high scores for the third day of the Vans World Cup of Surfing. With powerful...

WORLD CUP OF SURFING - SUNSET BEACH - DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS
News

RED BULL PADDLE PEAHI EVENT 2012/2013

Energy drink contest or not, you know them wild big wave paddle cats will all be showing for the next mega lined-up swell to hit...

RED BULL PADDLE PEAHI EVENT 2012/2013
News

WORLD CUP OF SURFING - SUNSET BEACH - DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS

Perfect, glassy, meaty peaks on offer for the second day of competition at Sunset. Frenchies Marc Lacomare and Joan Duru advance to Round of 64...

WORLD CUP OF SURFING - SUNSET BEACH - DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS
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