The Swell Guys: One Surfer One Ride A Lifetime of Stoke
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About The Swell Guys

It has recently been reported that four suspects were apprehended while trying to escape behind-the-scenes at Swell Guys... this in-it-self is a very serious contravention and is punishable by EXPOSURE!

When questioned as to their motives, each stoically replied, "One Surfer, One Ride, A Lifetime of Stoke". Puzzled by this response, further assistance in the form of the "F-B-IGHT" was called in to deal with the interrorgation (sic) of the suspects...

Marschant Escórcio aka “Mr M, Marzo”

Marschant EscórcioMarschant believes in bringing "Soul" back to the sport. It was his idea that sparked the creation of this website and the responsibility of putting each issue together rests on his shoulders. During office hours he works as a New Media Developer at Krazy Boyz Digital.

He spends his free time surfing, taking photographs, playing games, hanging out with his girlfriend Tam and getting each issue out on time.

Darryl Brandreth aka “King D, Smoke in da Barrel”

Darryl BrandrethDarryl the Swell Guy. Who would’ve thought. I tend to fly under the radar. You know, keep a low profile and just do my own thing. I would say this is definitely out of character for Darryl Brandreth.

My alter ego though, he’s a different kettle of fish all together. King D aka Smoke in da Barrel is who you’ll get to hear from most of the time. Don’t worry though, he’s a SWELL GUY.

Justin Stevens aka “Just Bustin”

Justin StevensThe reason why I wake up every morning is to surf. Nothing else really matters. The Swell Guys concept grew from the under-ground scene we see on a day-to-day basis. We're four friends, no big names, no sponsors, just raw talent.

Join us as we take a closer look at the unique lifestyle from behind the scenes and remember: fate fortunes the fearless…

Clint Stevens aka “Clint Boost”

Clint StevensI should have been a doctor. Surfing to me encompasses everything that's good. It brings about emotions I can only compare to a love-struck teenager. This love affair with the ocean is what keeps most of us going through good and through bad.

It's always nice to know that there's a place where we can find some peace and solitude from this cynical world we live in.

Fresh Clips

If you like it fresh...

Majority of bugs squashed

Two weeks after the launch of our new format I'm glad to say that all the bugs I was aware of have been fixed...

New format is now live

Our new format went live on 01 September 2007, just in time for Spring.

The Real Big Blue

Freediving is an amazing way to get to know your body. It teaches you how to listen to your body as well as mental focus. Freediving training can also give you that extra confidence to surf a wave a bigger than quite big!

The Rise of SA Surf Nazis

If you thought the only place you were going to have to deal with agro, flying fists, and swearwords was in a scrum, think again... it's happening every day at a break near you...

Commitment: 745's got it

Commitment is what makes you paddle out in icy cold conditions, it's also what stops you from sampling foreign g-strings in night clubs the evening before a surf, take a ride in Clint's mind as 745 helps him explore further.

SURVIVING A SURF TRIP: A field guide for non-surfers

Whether you're a girl/boyfriend, husband or wife of a surfer, you're going to end up missioning up the coast at one point or another and you'll soon realise whether or not a surf trip is for you. Here are some tips to help you survive the experience.

Day of the Dad

Fathers don't get out that often, so when they do they try to get some mellow, uncrowded waves. It mustn't break too far from shore, be too rocky, too big or too pap. Join us for an adventure on the day of dad.

YOU SAID WHAT ?

OK people, let's face the facts… either you love us or you hate us. Either way we're happy just as long as you're talking about us!

The Soul Food Store

Surfing is more than just competitions, moves and boards. Surfing as an art form inspires us in many ways - we've put together some articles about the deeper side of our lifestyle. Read them and feed your soul…

The Wall of Shame

Sometimes we do things when we think nobody is watching - things like picking your nose while in traffic, or wearing no undies when visiting the Mall. Next time you go for a surf, beware, we'll be watching and we won't hesitate to pin you to the Wall of Shame for posterity…

OverXposed

Surf spots around the planet all have a few underground rippers who don't care about being famous or winning competitions - they surf because they love to. In OverXposed we profile these diamonds in the rough…

Strandloper

Ever heard the phrase “Take a trip down memory lane”? Surfers don't do that, the only lane we use is the one that leads to the ocean, instead we talk a walk down the beach where the only thing we leave behind are our footprints…

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Marschant's signature Round House Cutback

Darryl keeping a low profile through a tight turn

Justin laying it on thick

Clint's as smooth as butter