What Youth

Watch: Mase in Mex What Olympics?

This latest from Mason and Rory brought to light the juxtaposition of the polar opposites that exist in surfing today. Obviously, the “sport” of surfing is underway in Toyko but a million miles away, both literally and figuratively, Mason reminds us that surfing has two very different faces. We’re happy that some surf showed up…

Watch: “Town Surf Explained” Featuring Zeke Lau

Do you remember being grom and having yet traveled to one of surfing’s meccas but studying every photo waiting for your first visit? Hawaii, Bali, OZ, etc. You can only imagine what the set ups are and where the spots are located. Then that one day finally arrives and you get a chance to soak…

Photo Credit: Josh Bystrom An eye on the Goldie

During an amazing run of swell a few weeks ago on the Gold Coast, images started to emerge which captured some incredible moments. Some of the best of the batch were being credited to local photog Josh Bystrom. We reached out to Josh and he was kind enough to answer a few questions and send…

Watch: “Empty Ments” Featuring Nate McNasty

Our traveling tube hound Nate Behl sent us a nice little clip of him and a few pals enjoying some uncrowded Indo perfection. Unfortunately, the whole COVID deal has put the entire Indonesian archipelago into some serious hurt as so much of their economy relies on tourism. Somehow, Nate slipped in back in June and…

Watch: “Von Froth” Attacked at Deserts

Most of us would be looking for a doctor after an insect attack like the one Nic suffered on his face. Not Nic. He just paddles out, scores some all-time Deserts and voilá, his wound gets better! If there is a wave made just for Nic, we think he found it. Enjoy. What Youth Filmed…

Watch: “Create in Dolby” by Aaron Lieber Featuring Noah Beschen

We stumbled across this clip on Noah Beschen’s Insta feed and had to investigate. Apparently, it was shot by the super creative Aaron Lieber entirely on his iPhone and incorporated some new tech called Dolby Vision. Or something like that. Worth a watch for sure. What Youth

Take Five: EP 23 Olympic surfing should be in a pool

In case you missed it, a new wave pool has opened up in Japan just prior to the Olympic kick off. Looks kinda fun actually. With all eyes are on the Philippine Sea in hopes of some swell next week, a rumor popped up that the new pool was possibly in the running to hold…

Watch: “This is Livin” with Koa Rothman The So Cal daily double

In Koa Rothman’s latest episode of This is Livin, he drops by two of California surfing’s most crowded spots. But actually, this same 1-2 combo has coincidentally been a summer favorite of many So Cal residents over the years. Newps in the morning, Lowers in the afternoon. Ya see, in the summertime in the Newport/Huntington…