SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 02

Sequence 01: Ian Armstrong ripping through a sick turn

Sequence 02: Jason and his sick gouge

Sequence 03: Ian pulling some good moves on this wave

Sequence 04: Yet another sick Kalk Bay Barrel

Sequence 05: Barrel riding at it's best

Sequence 06: Down the line floater at Derde Steen

Sequence 07: Early morning Kalk Bay

Sequence 08: Sick moves at Eland's Bay

Sequence 09: Inner Pool Charging

Sequence 10: Inner Pool Air Assault

Personal Experiences

Surfing is a unique experience for all of us. The following articles share personal insights and experiences people have had during their time as a surfer.

Entertaining Articles

So you're feeling as flat as the swell today and need a bit of a pick-up… Read some of these articles - they're bound to put a smile on your face!

Informative Articles

You're blonde and we'll forgive you for that. Want to brush up on your surfing knowledge not your hair-do? These articles will make you smarter - not prettier!

Travel Related

You've got some time off and buddies who are keen to go but you're still not convinced that a trip is in order. Read our travel related articles for tips when hitting the road.

Interviews

You need new friends but don't feel like dating online or hitting the bar. Well stop by here and get to know some really cool people better - next time you see them in the water tell them you met them at The Swell Guys!

BEWARE BOYS: We beaches can bite

We have a chat with Shannon McLaughlin from Liquid Girls magazine and see how the girls are shaping up against the guys.

METAMORPHOSIS: From Foam to Freedom

Join us as we delve into the mysterious art of surfboard manufacture. Don your face-masks people, we're about to get foamy!

Island Aid

Two years after the tragic tsunami in Sumatra the story is all but forgotten. As easy as it's been for the rest of us to move on with our lives, there are those individuals who have found it as easy to dedicate their lives to helping the people of Indonesia put the pieces of their lives back together. This is one such story.

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.

SET ADRIFT: on a Sea of Bliss

For us landlubbers out there, the sensation of a rolling deck beneath your feet can be rather disorientating. I kept my mouth shut and my hand firmly on the rail while I got the pirate low-down on life at sea for a surfer.

Slow Motion

The following documents are part of this section

SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 01

10 Sequences ranging from examples of punting, the beauty of nature, and sick barrels to some bodyboarders charging at Kalk Bay…

SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 02

10 Sequences ranging from Ian Armstrong and a couple of other guys out at Kalk Bay to Eland's Bay and Inner Pool ripping…

SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 03

10 Sequences ranging from MASSIVE Dungeons and Kalk Bay Madness to some local Long Beach action…

SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 04

10 Sequences that all took place at Long Beach. Some sick action from Josh, Nick, Mathew and Jono…

SLOW MOTION: SPOOL 05

10 Sequences from Mossel Bay and Long Beach. Johan Kriek pulls some heavy moves at Inner Pool while Shaun Joubert busts a frontside reverse at the RipCurl King of the Groms contest held at Long Beach…

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