Rolando Montes

SKINNY MEAT HEAD - EITHAN OSBORNE

Matt and I were driving south from San Francisco when he said out of nowhere ‘Eithans kinda like a… Skinny Meat Head.’ And not only was it funny it was a brilliant description. Eithan’s got a lot of angst and muscle packed in that tiny little frame. Erratic and un-calculated he’s full throttle at all times. It pours into his surfing. Gritty aggression always on the edge of going off the rails but sticking it more often than not.

We followed Eithan around the globe to document surf trips and the challenge of balancing free surfing with the ups and downs of trying to achieve his dream of qualifying for the WSL Championship tour.

Hope you enjoy!
Dane

Team Edit: Dumpster Diver 2

Watch some of CI's leading Team Riders in a purely surf action "TEAM EDIT" for the Dumpster Diver 2.

The idea for this board came when Dane was riding his original Dumpster Diver while filming "Out of the Rafters" edit for Chapter 11 last year. He was was tripping out how how tiny and short the Dumpster Diver felt and wanted to build a longer - modernized version that still tapped into the magic of the original.

The DD2 has a wider nose and tail, more nose and tail rocker, and a more subtle single concave. These updates, among other tweaks, allow the board to excel in a wider range of conditions and letting your rip as hard as you think you do.

Dane also made a special set of fins for the board, that will work well in other designs if you like that slightly 2+1 feel.

Ride 1" shorter than your Happy Everyday.

See film's credits for list of Surfers, dimensions, filmers and music.

#DaneReynolds #DumpsterDiver2 #surfboards

Dreamy Peaks – Canggu

These were some of the best conditions we’ve seen in Canggu for quite a while.

Perfectly groomed peaks were hitting the Sandbar at first light with some nice rights, but it was the lefts that really stole the show. Short but cupped out tubes rolled through all morning, and when the tide filled in the rights of the Rivermouth started taking shape.

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#SurfingBali #Canggu #SurfingIndonesia

REPEATER || A QUIKSILVER SURF FILM

Repeater is the new surf movie by Quiksilver with surfing by Mikey Wright, Rolo Montes, Griffin Colapinto, Kael Walsh, Al Cleland Jnr, Lungi Slabb & Andy Nieblas.
Filmed on location in Reunion Island, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia & Ireland.
6 months on the run.
Eat, Sleep, Surf, Repeat
Get some, go again

https://quiksilver.com/repeater

MIKEY WRIGHT & ROLO MONTES || TIME

We enter on an exit. Late season Indo - Mikey and Rolo take the bet and head east. 17,000 islands- somethings
gotta be working- hell, even a broken clock is right twice a day. Either way, it’s a welcome change of pace - Rolo
coming up for air after a busy year and looking to slow things down, Mikey getting back into the swing after a broken ankle and getting ready to ramp up.

There’s an old saying: “opportunity only dances with those who are already on the dance floor- and while Rolo and Mikey had never heard that saying- they are direct proof that it’s true. If you wanna win, you gotta roll the dice. Couple of waves, couple of fish, couple new friends - can’t ask for more than that.

Mikey, never one to let the momentum go to waste, took his good fortune and headed to Hawaii. We end with a new start.

https://quiksilver.com

Stab Highway California | 2022

Highway California presented by Monster Energy was a 600 mile roadtrip over an 8-day period with 16 of some of the gnarliest surfers. With 120 challenges (no we’re not kidding), things got just as wild as it sounds.

#MonsterEnergy #Surf #California

Coffee with Laird Hamilton, Tattoos, The Wedge: Stab Highway CA Presented by Monster Energy Ep 4

In Episode 4 of Stab Highway CA, presented by Monster Energy, an elimination heat in Huntington Beach against Brett Simpson sends the second team home, revealing your Stab Highway California finalists. En route to HB, the team’s got a taste of the high-life with:

- Spray tans, tattoos, + matching piercings
- Dry hair alley-oops
- Party waves with celebrities
- Wheel barrel tandem sessions
- Barrels at Point Mugu
- Impromptu autograph signings
- Eight jetties in one session
- Team bodysurf at the wedge

Watch all of Episode 4 on Stab Premium:
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/stab-highway-california-presented-by-monster-energy-episode-4/

If you aren't already a member, we're offering a 7-day free trial!

20-ft Acid Drops, Shark Scares, Stolen Surfboards: Stab Highway CA Presented by Monster Energy Ep 2

Stab Highway California Episode 2, Presented by Monster Energy, kicks off with the Steamer Lane Acid Drop Challenge, hosted by Nathan Fletcher. Followed by:

- Stolen surfboards
- A revival of surfing's most obscure trick (the Barney role)
- Kelp and bootie juice meals
- Shark scares
- Keg stands and airs after midnights
- The continued perils of trying to live life in neoprene

Watch all of Episode 2 on Stab Premium. If you aren't already a member, we're offering a 7-day free trial!
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/stab-highway-california-presented-by-monster-energy-episode-2/

16 surfers, 600 miles, 120 challenges: Stab Highway California presented by Monster Energy - Ep 1

Here are some things you can expect to feel during the first episode of Stab Highway California, presented by Monster Energy:

-Excitement (it all starts now)
-Fear (that trolley scene…)
-Disgust (you should not inhale the smoke created by a flaming dreadlock)
-Inspiration (do you really even need that 4/3?)
-Nausea (the juice)
-Enlightenment (so that’s what Mav’s looks like at that size)

Watch all of Episode 1 on Stab Premium. If you aren't already a member, we're offering a 7-day free trial!
https://stabmag.com/premium/stab-highway-california-presented-by-monster-energy-episode-1/

We’ve got four more episodes coming, dropping every Thursday at 6pm PST.

SURF THE MOUNTAIN || SWISS ALPS TO FRANCE

From toblerone’s to tomahawks, fondue to furry animals, beers to barrels, mountains to waves.
Introducing the 21/22 seasoner opener and campaign kick off of Surf the Mountain :: Swiss Alps to France edition.

After 2yrs of lock down and semi-isolation we loaded 13 team riders from scattered parts of the world into 3 vans for 14 days and let em rip their way through the high altitude of Zermatt and Sass Fee down to pool level of Alaia Bay before pushing on to the South-West of France via Bordeaux to put their pool training to the test in the elements of Frances famous beach breaks.

Here's 7mins of radical times featuring: Travis Rice, Mikey Wright, Sammy Carlson, Caley Vanular, Austen Sweetin, Antti Ollila, Rolando Montes, Miles Fallon, Bryan Fox, Thibault Magnin, Yago Dominguez, Young Gun Pantxo Wall and welcoming to the team Red Gerard.