BURN DVD Review - by Mit Doow

BURN by Metalstorm

I havent seen too many DVD's lately, I should watch more DVD's like this! with a planned trip to samoa coming up with a few mates and of course The Boss, I borrowed this from a friend. I've barely taken it out of the player since.

Are you allowed to start a surf flick with a Kelly section? Isn't that a bit unfair for the others in it? I could just watch this part by itself.

The guys that really blew me away in this DVD, were Fred Patachia, Bobby Martinez and Bruce Irons, but everyone here rocks.

I remember Fred in Wave Warriors 4, hanging with Kalani and missing school. He killed it then and he kills it now. He does have a small resemblance to Jonny Boy Gomes tho??

On the WCT surf manager last year I know of 1 person, and there must be more, who choose Bobby as their rookie card. For a wet-back he sure gets wet a lot. Growing up in the hood with crazy Mexicans must have been crazy as a surfer, but it has worked, and I've realized my mistake for not liking the Oakley glasses ad campaign with him in it a few years ago. If I was a crazy goofy foot latino from Santa Barbara, I would hope I surfed like him.

B.I., if thats not the ultimate parent trap( I wonder if they have a brother called Carl) has always been part B to Andy, but its not for his lack of surfing. This guy will upset a few people, as he has already, on the tour, and I think he will give Irons "A" a good run for his money.

The soundtrack is awesome, mixing hip hop, guitars, and some dub reggae in with the great surfing. In fact some of these songs have become part of my pre surf playlist.

As a total package, I would give this probably 4.5/5, where does it lose points? I havent seen any DVD's lately, like I said, so I cant compare it, so there must be something better, right?

Watch when you’re missus kicks you out of the house and you need a pick me up!

Mit Doow

5 Weekends of Westie Waves

Thats right if you live out west and work during the week, you are probably feeling like you are getting surfed out. Your girlfriend is probably demanding some time this weekend, or your work wants to know how many flus you really have had.

I mean lets face it, how many years have you been surfing and had five weeks in a row of offshores and sizey surf. Raglans pumping, Shippies is on and its too big for most on the coast. Shit with only a handful of surfers at South Piha why not take a few on the head to score waves like these.

The above shots were taken on sunday afternoon the below shots were Saturday morning. I do have more but good things take time. The wave below is about a Solid 6 Foot, Double over head or 12 feet maybe even 3 metres.
This shot is just moody, Its a nice looking wave but not if you're the guy duck diving.

ASP World Tour - Current Rankings

ASP World Tour

Check out all the latest results and current tour rankings. Mick Fanning is having an unbelievable year and with scores like this is sure to take out his first World title. Its not over to ya mama sings though, Taj, Andy and Kelly are right there. We are heading into the back half of the year and so much can happen now. One injury and it all changes, one win and it all changes, one ring to .... what ever.

TAJ wins at J-Bay

JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Saturday, July 21, 2007) – Australian Taj Burrow beat eight-time Foster’s ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) to win the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay today. The victory is Burrow’s second on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour and has moved him to World No. 2 on the ASP ratings. "It feels amazi ... read more »

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When the waves go flat, nothing like a fire dance to apeaze the gods

Out west this winter has seen an abundance of offshores and great waves. Nice big sizey pits breaking from Raglan to Shippies. In a RidersAnonymous exclusive the reason may have been found by one of our roving reporters Jabes. Jabes caught these random locals shooting the ring.

The Snow has Fallen

Oh yeah another day on the hill, and smiles for all to see. My phone went nuts this morning with messages of the mountain being on and lets ride. I had lots to do and people to see but the temptation was too good to miss. I sent the text out that I will be up with the shooter and ready fire. We pulled together a crew, but I ended up shooting who I could when I could. These are some of the riders playing in the park






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High Noon Express

I got my chance to see the new High Speed Detachable chair lift in action at Turoa yesterday. I must admit it is an awesome advancement on the New Zealand ski and board industry not just Turoa Ski Resort. RAL have done a fantastic job with Turoa since their acquisition of the mountain.

The day was bluebird and with only half a carpark absolutely uncrowded. I skied six runs in 1 hour including swapping skis 4 times and having a latte break. This lift moves you so fast to some of the best riding in the country. If you are lving in the south chasing snow, give it up and come north, Turoa Rocks!

Turoa Ranking 8/10

Weeks of Offshores

Hey guys it looks like we are into a winter weather cycle at last. The water is cold and rain is falling, but the bright side to it all is the winds are easterly which means swell on the east and offshores on the west. the west coast is known for being blown out and onshore so to have a 4th weekend of offshore waves is outstanding.

The weather wasn't summer but the bars were groomed nicely. All up and down the coast their have been stories of epic surfs. I myself have managed to get in a good 8 hours of surfing over the weekend. The thing you notice when you shot photos in winter, is the quickness of how people get tired and stiff in the water.

Being in Auckland means we should never complain about the cold remember the south island crew surf through rain hail and snow and the videos I have seen from a guy called Jono (surfthesouth) shows how well the southerners surf in very cold conditions. I am stoked that with winter only the committed reap the rewards.

The Boss

Making the Call! - Entry 4 - dunnos crew

07th 07 '07

After the storm
it's quiet, the wind disappears and the frost hits with a vengeance
rumor is the mornings after big frosts the surf is always sweet
well yeah theres no wind and its warmer in the water than out
especially in Dunedin

so with snow still on the hills and a couple of inches of ice
scrapped off the car
south is called...


The call is all good
with just a little wobble in it
and a little too east but shes still looking damn good
more than a few of the locals are out and ripping the tops off a couple

special kudos to one bb poster who clocked up 2 3/4 hrs
on a day when it was cold just shooting from the beach..

heres a little real time filth from the day just to set you off




Dunnos Crew: Jono, phoam & surfscab

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Call it: PIHA Sunday 08 July 2007

Woke up at 10:00am and checked the report online, Piha seemed like the place to be with SE winds and 3-4foot surf. Woke up girlfriend had some breakfast and drove through from Auckland. Only got there at like 13:00 drove around taking photos everywhere, got some nice shots then went out for surf myself at 15:00pm and scored one or two sick waves. Weather was nice and sunny in the afternoon and nice offshore winds with sick waves. What more can you ask for…

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