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BUSH DOOF 2023: Hosted by Tess Coady | Thredbo, Australia

Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, the second annual "BUSH DOOF" hosted by Tess Coady at her home snow resort in Thredbo, Australia, exceeded every expectation. An invite only competition followed by a day of riding with some of the locals.

Featuring: Tess Coady, Annika Morgan, Kokomo Murase, Mia Brookes, Lauren Dermino, Zoi Synnott-Sadowski, Zak Hale, Judd Henkes, Darcy Sharpe, Torgeir Bergrem, Rene Rinnakangas, Tiarn Collins, Patroik Hofman, Sven Thorgren.

The Skeleton Bay Shootout | Surf Contest At The Best Wave In The World

The Skeleton Bay Shootout presented by Monster Energy took place over three days in late June in non-stop three-to-six foot barrels in Namibia. The speciality event looks to recognise the standout surfers of the swell at the best wave in the world and the rules are simple – show up and pull in.

“The Skeleton Bay Shootout is a peer-judged event and it’s pretty underground. No-ones really knows when it will happen, it’ll just pop-up depending on the swell and whoever is there is there,” says Eli Beukes, who put in a solid showing on his first trip to the iconic left-hander on the edge of the Namib Desert. “It’s pretty cool because it’s mostly going by word of mouth and whoever has been the surfer of the swell or gets the best barrel will get a bit of a cash prize at the end.”

This was essentially a dry-run for the concept. Now Now Media is planning a series of Shootouts based on the same idea at some of the most incredible waves around the world in 2024 and looking to bump up the prize money significantly. The prizes are a nice way to recognise who was charging but it’s not about the money. There’s always so much stoke when waves like this are firing and anybody who gets a good wave out there is a winner the end of the day. The Shootout is essentially a celebration of that.

A Now Now Media Production presented by Monster Energy
Produced by Alan van Gysen
Edited by Dane Staples
Directed by Will Bendix
Executive Producers Ryan Franklin & Ryan Payne
Director of Photography Alan van Gysen
First Camera Pete Beukes

Chasing The Unicorn

Chasing the Unicorn traces the history of surfing in post-war Mozambique, while searching for a mythical sand-bottomed wave that lies along this tropical slice of East Africa.

Along the way, we meet Sung Min Cho and Julia Fernando, the country’s leading surfers, and get acquainted with Mozambique’s burgeoning surf culture that has risen up in the wake of 30 years of armed conflict.

The film, produced by Monster Energy in association with O’Neill, is an ode to adventure and a surfing nation on the rise.

Featuring: Sung Min Cho, Eli Beukes, Julia Fernando, Mikey February, Jordy Smith, Brendon Gibbens and others.

A film by Now Now Media presented by Monster Energy
In association with O’Neill
Director of Photography Alan van Gysen
Executive Producer Ryan Franklin
Written and Directed by Will Bendix
Produced by Alan van Gysen
First Camera Ian Thurtell
Edited by Will Bendix

South African Surfers Best Waves of the Month | Monster Clutch Best of Round 2

Here are some of the best waves from Round 1 of competition.

Check out Clutch presented by Monster Energy - https://zigzag.co.za/clutch/

Edit - David Armstrong
Cover Image - Luke Patterson

MONSTER ENERGY BOARDERSTYLE 2023 - T.I.L - BIG WHITE B.C

2nd stop of the Monster Energy Boarderstyle series was held at Big White ski resort in Kelowna, BC. This was the first time this event was hosted by this resort, and well the name says it all. First day of practice/time trails was a pow day and full whiteout. Thankfully it cleared out for the finals day and the boys put on a show! Our boy Adam had a couple broken ribs from the prior stop, Darcy had a hurting wing and the rest of the boys were full firing. Drinks, laughs and lots of good times were had. If you ever get a chance to go to one of these, pull up and come ride with the boys!

Thanks to the Monster fam for putting up such a fun series of events. Until next year!

Super 8 | The 450 In ft. Max Parrot

In this epic freestyle project, gold medal champion Max Parrot challenges himself to complete all eight 450 ins off a 20 foot rail.

From the technical precision of the frontside 450 to the crowd-pleasing spectacle of the switch backside 450, witness the dedication and passion that drives Max to be the best.

Known for his incredible talent and achievements in competitive snowboarding, Max took time off the podium to focus on some passion freestyle projects. His goal: push limits and inspire others to do the same.

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South African Surfers Best Waves of the Month | Monster Clutch Best of Round 1

https://zigzag.co.za/clutch/

Click the link above to check out Clutch presented by Monster Energy.

Here are some of the best waves from Round 1 of competition. Let us know your favourite in the comments.

Edit - David Armstrong
Cover Image - Graeme Brunt

Turisti Per Sempre | Kronplatz – Plan de Corones, Italy

Take a vacation to the Italian Alps with the Monster Energy Women's Snowboard team. The girls make the most of some time off at the end of the season, from a private park session with some of the most progressive women's riding to date to some afternoon après-ski. Nestled in nicely at Kronplatz – Plan de Corones, Italy.

Featuring Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Annika Morgan, Mia Brookes, Tess Coady, Gaon Choi, Kokomo Murase & her younger sister Yura Murase come together at Kronplatz – Plan de Corones, Italy.

Credits: Mr Skin, Anton Kiiski & Lorenzo Peeters.

Cover Photo: Dasha Nosova

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Monster Vision no STU National 2023 // Porto Alegre

After passing through the IAPI, the Monster Vision landed on the Orla do Guaíba runway to cheer up the STU National audience. Check!

Images: Anderson Tuca, Leandro Bergamasco and Samir Barcelos
Editing: Bernardo Vasconcellos
Photo: Thiago da Luz