Russell Bierke

When we say Ocean & Earth products are made by surfers, for surfers, we mean it.⁠

This is Jay Taplin, our Brand Manager. You won’t often see his name popping up on social media, but those who know, know. Part of Jay’s “job requirements” here on the South Coast is putting our big-wave prototype gear through the ringer.⁠
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Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what @russellbierke had to say:⁠
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"It’s amazing to have people like Jay working at Ocean and Earth. I know by the time a product makes it to the shelf, it’s been tested by multiple world-class surfers. I recently watched Jay pack an 8ft closeout, just to test out something the crew are working on. Safe to say it’ll be a game changer once it hits production!”⁠
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That close out is in the story, we couldn’t stitch him up with a full post on getting smoked!⁠
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🤝 TRUSTED by surfers for a lifetime.⁠
🦘 Born in Australia.⁠
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#trusted⁠

YETI Presents | Astronaut in the Ocean

Doormat. Dick dragger. Myna bird of the sea. Call bodyboarders what you want — Shane Ackerman doesn’t care. Despite his low brow status as a bodyboarder, he feels right at home in an ocean full of surfers. Equipped with just a foam board and a pair of flippers, he charges the intimidating waves others shy away from. But unlike surfing, bodyboarding has few fans and even fewer sponsors. So to support himself, Shane works the mines. And while every dollar earned is spent on his next adventure, it’s a cost Shane happily pays to do what makes him feel most free.

Director – Keith Malloy
DP – Andrew Schoneberger
Producer – Brett Williams
Executive Producers – Scott Ballew, Taylor Johns
Camera Unit B – Prahlad Strickland
AC – Noah Woo
Sound Engineer – Prahlad Strickland
Photography – Ryan Collins

Color – Arlington Peak
Sound Mix – Brotheryn Studios
Original Music: Todd Hannigan, Erik Janson, EJ Worland, Jacklen Ro, Popkillers, Scott Ballew

Additional Footage: Shane Ackerman, Conor Hegyi, Chris Bryan, James Kates, Dave Fox, Tim Bonython, Nathan Florence, Guy Mac, Cameron Staunton.
Special Thanks: Tom Carroll, Mick Fanning, Russell Bierke, Ray Collins, Michelle Ackerman, Graham Ackerman

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FULL FRAME - Russ Bierke Seeing Stars

WOW @russellbierke 🤕⁠
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Moments like these spent on outer reefs, bombies and rock shelves, the REEF QUICK RELEASE LEASH is essential. If you're ever in any trouble and you leash was to get snagged, simply pull the 'safety quick release pin' and you're free!⁠
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🎥 @jaymaguirephoto⁠
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🤝 TRUSTED by surfers for a lifetime.⁠
🦘 Born in Australia.

Core Stories | Russ Bierke

Born in Oahu Hawaii in 1997, Russell Bierke moved to Australia at the age of five and settled in Ulladulla. The son of Kirk, an experienced big wave surfer and shaper, Russell was riding huge waves on big boards aged 10. By the time he was 16, he’d logged tubes at Mavericks, Mullaghmore and a variety of remote slabs across the Australian continent. He was becoming known as a rare, once-in-a-generation big wave talent. In 2018, aged 21, Russell made the finals of the Big Wave Awards which guaranteed him a position on the WSL big wave tour. He immediately made a mark by making the Final at the Nazare Paddle Challenge, on his first-ever trip to the Portuguese big wave spot. The following year he scored one of the best waves at the Jaws Big Wave Championships.

A quiet, thoughtful personality who prefers to let his surfing do the talking, his impact on the sport has already been dramatic. Where he takes the sport could be even more remarkable. O & E caught up with Russ at hish ome in Ulladulla, as he rested some busted ribs in preparation for his next big wave assault.

Russell Bierke Invites Caity Simmers To His Hometown Reef

Ramble On is a Stab x O'Neill short film documenting Caity Simmers’ first trip to Australia.

First she embarks on a not-so-cathartic Snapper cruise with Soli Bailey then travels through the South Coast with Russell Bierke in search of hidden reefs.

Watch Ramble On, presented by O’Neill on Stab Premium at the link below:

https://stabmag.com/premium/watch-ramble-on-with-caity-simmers/

Vantage Points: Russell Bierke & Andrew Kaineder | O'Neill

Episode 3 is a short film by Andrew Kaineder showcasing Russell Bierke’s latest and craziest waves. It’s a mix of hi-fi cinematography, low-fi lifestyle, and photographic stills while being backed by a suspenseful and moody original psych-rock score. Andrew used abstract imagery and mixed media of nature and landscapes to help break up the edit. It’s a perfect balance, showcasing Russell’s thrilling big wave skillset and the hard-charging he’s known for.

Russ Bierke is a surfer's surfer, quietly spoken, but someone who lets his actions do the talking. With an ability to remain calm in serious situations and a surfing maturity well beyond his years, it is no surprise that Russ has stepped into the world's big wave riding elite.

Australian film director Andrew Kaineder focuses on telling genuine human stories. The simplicity of his work is in the beauty, strong cinematography, honest performances and unique audio scores. He has created many award-winning documentaries and narrative films within the surf world, claiming prestigious awards like the AUS surf film of the year. Andrew is passionate about being authentic and aims to push the boundaries. His recent work includes: An Introduction, Flow State, Beyond the Noise and Derek Hynd TV Series.

#FirstNameInTheWater

Red Bull Cape Fear: The Best Barrels and Wipeouts

Red Bull Cape Fear, the one-of-a-kind invitation-only big wave surfing competition, is returning to Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania's home of slab surfing...

THE GNARLIEST BIG WAVE RIDES OF THE YEAR!!! Red Bull Big Wave Awards

This is the biggest award in the Red Bull Big Wave Awards. Out of all of this season’s unbelievable makes, heart-stopping drops, and mammoth barrels, one male and female Ride of the Year will be chosen. These are the heaviest waves from the heaviest hitters in the sport. Head over to worldsurfleague.com/gobig to see all the Ride Of The Year nominations.

Russell Bierke (Ulladulla, NSW, Australia) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on December 12, 2019.
(Video by Carlo Carbajal)
Billy Kemper (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on January 23, 2020.
(Video by Are Frapwell)
Kai Lenny (Paia, Hawaii) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 25, 2020.
(Video by Johnny Decesare)
Tom Lowe (Cornwall, United Kingdom) at Mullaghmore Head, Ireland on January 14, 2020.
(Video by Oliver Hegarty)
Eli Olson (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii, on December 12, 2019.
(Video by Tomo McPherson)
Paige Alms (Haiku, Hawaii, USA) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on November 15, 2019.
(Video by Elliot Leboe)
Justine Dupont (Segnoisse, France) at Nazaré, Portugal on February 11, 2019.
(Video by Laurent Pujol.)
Michaela Fregonese (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on December 31, 2019.
(Video by Adam Carbajal)

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BIG WAVE Overall Performance 2020 Nominees!! | Red Bull Big Wave Awards

OVERALL PERFORMANCE
This category of the Red Bull Big Wave Awards is for the ones who put on a show every single time a massive swell hits. No matter what equipment they’re riding or what mutant wave they’re charging, these are the best overall performers from this Big Wave season. Head over to http://worldsurfleague.com/gobig to see all the Overall Performance Award nominations.
Nominees:
Grant Baker (Durban, South Africa)
Russell Bierke (New South Wales, Australia)
Lucas Chianca (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Nathan Florence (Hawaii, USA)
Billy Kemper (Hawaii, USA)
Kai Lenny (Hawaii, USA)
Tom Lowe (Cornwall, United Kingdom)
Eli Olson (Hawaii, USA)
Nic Von Rupp (Sintra, Portugal)
Ian Walsh (Hawaii, USA)
Paige Alms (Hawaii, USA)
Justine Dupont (Seignosse, France)
Michaela Fregonese (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Maya Gabeira (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Felicity Palmateer (Queensland, Australia)

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BIG WAVE PADDLE AWARD NOMINESS - The HEAVIEST WAVES paddled in 2020!!! | Red Bull Big Wave Awards

PADDLE AWARD
No ski necessary. The Red Bull Big Wave Awards shine the spotlight on the brave men and women who turn and scratch their way right into the teeth of a Jaws bomb. Standouts like Billy Kemper, Nathan Florence, and Paige Alms are all in the running. Head over to worldsurfleague.com/gobig to see all the Paddle Award nominations.

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