Raven Lundy challenges Hurricane Sandy

by Billabong 

These images have been cruising the world via Facebook but Surfinn also has to share these amazing pics that have double feelings.

On one side the destruction caused by another atmospheric phenomenon the Hurricane Sandy that made no friends passing by the East Coast of the American Continent.

On the other side of the destruction, the courage and determination from Raven Lundy, the Billabong sponsored surfer challenging its powerful waves.

Surf Contest is ON: O'Neill Cold Water Classic

The 9th stop of the World Championship Tour of Surfing is ON!

O'Neill Cold Water Classic

Live from Santa Cruz, California, the event is starting with 1 meter waves in one of the most iconic surf spots of California the point break of Steamer Lane, where Mr. O'Neill himself started his surf career. The race for the world title is hot, will Joel Parkinson keep the 1st place?

Alana Blanchard talks about design, style, Brazilian butts and Portuguese hipsters

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From style and designs of Rip Curl's new bikinis to her fashion likes and dislikes, Alana opens up. Check the interview to Surfing Life.  

PS: Alana, we also don't like to see you overdressed!

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VIDEO: Marlon Lipke & friends shooting double barrels down in Namibia

Before claiming the European ASP title this year, Marlon Lipke made a surf trip to Namibia with the boys Joan Duru, Josh Redman, Gony Zubizarreta and Aritz Aranburu.

Here's the video and we wouldn't risk saying it features some of the longest barrels in the World; perfect thick brownish sanded barrels!

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The big swells are arriving to Praia do Norte and Garret McNamara, the big wave rider that surfed a mammoth wave last winter in Portugal and shocked the world due to a never ending wall, is already there waiting for the wave of the season. 

Kelly Slater paid him a visit two days before joining the other pro surfers at the Rip Curl Pro Portugal won by the young Ozzie Julian Wilson.

Here’s the video of Kelly surfing a 5 meter wave.

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VIDEO Sine Qua Non: The Psychology of Big Wave Surfing with Greg Long

The Inertia, the recently created surf project, featuring news, art, posts and photography from the global surf community launched the first of a series of documentaries. This one is about big wave riders experience focusing on Greg Long's "Search" for the biggest waves. 

Behind the scenes of these monstrous waves, the risks, the adrenaline, the fear, the wipeouts, Greg shares with us his passion for them.

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Billabong XXL: Jaws session (October 2012)

The Billabong XXL stands for (double) extra large waves and it has been one of the craziest surfing events to be ever organized. Here are some of the best waves surfed in October 2012 in JAWS, the mythic reef break on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Shane Dorian

Greg Long

Albee Layer

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