Balaram Stack

GOING WILD IN WACO — Best Of Surf, Skate & BMX At The Swatch Nines Surf 2025

What happens when you give the world’s most progressive surfers, skaters, and BMX riders a blank canvas at Waco Surf — and tell them to dream as big as they want? You get Swatch Nines Surf 2025: three unreal days of world-first tricks, next-level features, and pure creative chaos under the Texas sun.

From massive aerials to the debut of the jaw-dropping Swatch Flying O, an LED ring suspended by a crane and more the Nines transformed Waco into an action sports fantasy world. New features like the Reef Fanning Shoe Wallride, rotating rail builds, and the remote-controlled Motowinch opened the door to the most progressive moments in surfing…ever.

Music In Order Of Appearance:
Jimit – Rad Sun
Ozo Bozo – Tantrum
Crazy Paris – Trébole
Sonic Branding – Body Freak
Ozo Bozo – Hot PW
Lukas Braune – Siesta
Matt Goodman & Matthew Bento – Sincerly Lost
Lukas Braune – Klarinett 2

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Andy Woodward

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Stab High Japan Warm-Ups With Julian Wilson, Harry Bryant, And More

Introducing Poolside, shot live from the decks of Shizunami Surf Stadium and brought to you by Kona Big Wave.

Watch Stab High, presented by Monster Energy on Stab Premium:
May 24–25 local (Japan) // May 23–24 in the Americas.

Eimeo Czermak vs. XL Teahupo’o!

On Wednesday, May 7th, Teahupo'o saw the first very solid swell of the season. It was very big, right on the line between paddle and tow, with both crews giving it their collective best. Turned out local Eimeo Czermak snagged the wave of the day, paddling -- arguably one of the biggest waves ever caught without a ski. Longtime local Tikanui Smith, who watched from the channel, said, "maybe one of the best paddle waves at Teahupoo." And we believe him.

The swell itself, according to chief forecaster Kevin Wallis, was "the result of a strong but not crazy, eye-popping storm. But what it lacked in strength, it made up for in track and location. It moved almost directly at Tahiti over the last few days and the peak seas only occurred only 1000-1500 miles away. Close enough to create pumping surf, but not bad wind and weather."

Wallis offered some more telling intel: "Perhaps the most interesting thing was the swell period — not long, 15-16 seconds, with the shorter swell period, which meant that the even the largest waves were at least somewhat approachable for the paddle crew. And Eimeo paddled into one of the biggest waves I’ve ever seen at the End of the Road."

*Worth noting: Surfline's EPIC rating only happens a few times per year, when the forecast team -- not the models -- deems a swell truly special.

Filmed by: Tim Pruvost, Kim Mean, Boris Martinet
and Blaise Booth

Edited by: Nick Liotta
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Vacation: Stab Highway Winners Trip To Kandui

Watch Stab Highway California Presented By Monster Energy here:
https://stabmag.com/premium/stab-highway-california-presented-by-monster-energy-episode-1/

Seeing as Stab is in the storytelling business, we rarely get the chance to create straightforward surf cinema.

In contrast, this trip was meant to be straight out of the Kai Neville* playbook — really good surfers in really good waves, a few funny moments in between, catchy tunes on top, aaaaand cut.

Everything was on track for a seamless production.

We had a top-tier cast, five filmers on deck, and the location was a guaranteed score (famous last words).

Cue the worst Ments forecast of the season, our main filmer’s RED crashing upon arrival, and one of our marquee surfers pulling out at the last minute.

As Danny J told us, surf films are hard. But this was some Murphy’s Law type shit.

Of course, the remaining surfers couldn’t have cared less. This trip was the reward for winning their respective Stab Highway series in Australia and California. And in their minds, lounging around at a tropical resort, deleting beers, spearing fish, and surfing when it suited was hardly a dilemma.

But, it also wouldn’t make for a compelling piece of content.

So our production team started scheming. Conspiring. Coconut-rumming. And when the surfers were properly lubricated, we pitched them on a slightly different type of film. One that relied less on world-class waves and feats of aquatic excellence, more on…vacation things. Sunbathing, super yachts, existential introspection. Maybe a high-stakes relay race or two.

I’m not sure if the surfers ever fully agreed with our pivot, but they went along with our stupid ideas for 10 days with very little push-back — and for that, we’re grateful.

The resulting surf film is goofy and satirical, of course, but it’s also a fairly accurate depiction of our stay at Kandui Resort. There’s some surfing, plenty of drinking, a whole lot of laughs, and all of it flanked by a shameless wannabe trying to convince pro surfers to play his silly games.

So thanks to our surfers (Jaleesa Vincent, Shaun Manners, Wade Goodall, Coby Perkovich, Eric Geiselman, Eithan Osborne, Ian Crane, Ivy Miller, Noah Wegrich, and Balaram Stack) for having a hell time and indulging our very worst ideas, filmers (Mikey Mal, Ben Judkins, Fede Vanno and the Kandui crew) for putting in the long hours, our editor (Will Stiles) for putting in the work and making sense of this helter skelter hard drive, and of course Monster and Kandui Resort, without whom none of this would have been possible.

‘Vacation’ presented by Monster Energy mightn’t the hi-fi surf film we’d promised, but we hope that this taste of Stab Highway makes you nostalgic for series past and excited for what’s to come — Monster has just confirmed that we’re back on in 2023, and this time we’re heading to Europe!

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Surf, Skate, & BMX Madness at Waco Surf, Texas | Swatch Nines

In this episode of Road Dawgs, we journey deep into the heart of Texas to uncover "the lost oasis" that is Waco Surf. Known for its world-class wave pool, this place has become the perfect backdrop for one of the most exciting and exclusive action sports events of the year – the first-ever Swatch Nines Surf/Skate/BMX showdown.

We’re taking you behind the scenes of this invite-only, private event, where Swatch brought together an all-star lineup of athletes, both on wheels and waves. From pro surfers shredding barrels to skaters and BMX riders throwing down on a semi-floating ramp in the pool, Swatch pushed the boundaries of what an extreme sports event can be. This is not just any competition – it’s a spectacle of creativity, style, and progression that you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy the controlled chaos of this playground for human talents.

BMX/MTB:
Sam Pilgrim
Kevin Peraza
Matthias Dandois

Skaters:
Andy Anderson
Cory Juneau
Greyson Fletcher
Gustavo Ribiero
Clay Kreiner
Madars Apse
Mami Tezuka

Surfers:
Jacob “Zeke” Szekely
Mason Ho
Balaram Stack
Eithan Osborne
Noah Beschen
Val LaForge
Leon Glatzer____

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SURF HIGHLIGHTS - Swatch Nines’24

FIRST-EVER SWATCH NINES SURF EVENT CELEBRATES CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND THE PURE FUN OF ACTION SPORTS!

Waco, Texas – [October 21, 2024] –Swatch Nines Surf united surfers, skaters, and BMX riders for an epic celebration of creativity and community.

Curated by pro surfer Coco Ho, this event marked the first of its kind and the first-ever Nines event in the U.S., offering a fresh take on action sports beyond traditional competitions. Over three days, more than 42 hours of skate and surf sessions unfolded, with athletes like Noah Beschen, Mason Ho, and Andy Anderson shredding the innovative Zenga Brothers-designed ramps.

Watch all the best moments from the Swatch Nines Surf event!

Good-Epic: Freezing, Pumping Barrels in New York

Mike Nelson is not a professional surf forecaster. But he’s way, way smarter than your average armchair meteorologist. Between his surf shop, Unsound, his booming photography/videography business and a half-dozen other ventures, Nellie hardly has any time for academia, but we can’t think of anyone more versed in the swell science surrounding the Hudson Canyon and its beachbreak beneficiaries than Nellie — who even the late, great Sean Collins himself called upon to understand the zone for the 2011 Quiksilver Pro New York.

So when Nellie hit us up last week about a classic, southerly-track El Niño winter swell heading to Long Island, even our most seasoned professional forecasters who’d been tracking the system were all ears.

“Gonna be pumping this weekend,” Nellie alerted on Wednesday. “We’ve got a solid crew coming for this thing, too. Will Skudin’s here, Balaram [Stack] and [Chris] Hamlet just flew in, and Brian Pollak, Zack Dayton and Trip Patterson are all coming to town for this one. Even the mysto legend himself, Chris Harmon, hit me up saying he might make an appearance up this way. Pat Schmidt, Sam Hammer and Tommy Ihnken are road tripping it up here, too, and it’s about time [laughs]. New Jersey usually steals the show, but not this time.”

Check out the story here:
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/good-epic-cold-gold-new-york-march-24/198553

Filmed by Mike Nelson, Edited by Michael Weybret
Music Credit: ID - MB01ET9CTNN8JAV

Cloudbreak On Fire! Fantastic Fiji barrels with two swells back to back

Summer in Fiji is HOT.

The days are longer, and the sun feels like it’s suspended directly above you — which in early February, it pretty much is. Sit for long enough in the open water lineup at the amazing Cloudbreak Reef, and it’ll feel as if your eyeballs are about to fall clean out of your head.

Yet for two and a half days last week, that’s what a bunch of very good surfers did: sat there as long as they could stand it, because Cloudbreak wasn’t just hot, it was on fire.

The reef is exposed to south and SW swells moving up from deep storms in the Southern Ocean and travelling up between Australia and New Zealand — out of the cold and into the tropics. A three to four day journey during which they grow clean and straight, yet hang on to that South Pacific energy. Easterly trade-winds complete the picture.

This doesn’t often happen in February. It’s a Southern Hemisphere winter thing, and February is tropical cyclone time in these parts.

But when a couple of very off-season storms flared in Fiji’s sweet spot, a happy few jumped on various planes and got there just in time to ride. In the lineup: Ian Walsh, Balaram Stack, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Nathan Hedge, Dean Morrison, Max Beach, Che Slatter, Eden Edwards, Sean Lopez, Tosh Tudor, Ben Wilson, Navi (surname), Dane Snelton, and quite a few more.

At the end: A lot of tube time, a lot of sunburn, and if a few dozen eyes were sore, nobody seemed to mind.

Filmed and edited by Hannah Anderson, additional footage by Scott Winer, ski pilot and writing by Nick Carroll.

Capitulo Perfeito 2024 - Meet Our Surfers: Balaram Stack

Meet Balaram Stack, a true surf enthusiast with distinct preferences. His favorite wave in Portugal is Supertubos, and globally, he is captivated by the powerful waves of Teahupoo. When it comes to maneuvers, Balaram has a special affinity for barrels, showcasing his passion for thrilling challenges on the water. This fearless surfer finds beauty and adrenaline wherever the waves take him.

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Conhece o Balaram Stack, um verdadeiro amante do surf com preferências marcantes. A sua onda favorita em Portugal é o Supertubos, enquanto globalmente se encanta com as poderosas ondas de Teahupoo. Quando se trata de manobras, Balaram tem uma queda especial por tubos, revelando a sua paixão por desafios emocionantes nas águas. Este surfista encontra adrenalina onde quer que as ondas o levem.

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