Australian skate crowd pleaser, Penny Skateboards just dropped a new line of rad graphically-inspired pieces that include some Aztec and Hawaiian inspired patterns and colorways. All new boards featured here are now available on Penny Skateboards site. http://www.pennyskateboards.com

A paper-letter animation about the history of fonts and typography. 291 Paper Letters. 2,454 Photographs. 140 hours of work. Ben Barrett-Forrest gives us a 5 minute history lesson about where fonts come from, starting with Johannes Gutenberg and the invention of the moveable press, all the way to modern day and our beloved Comic Sans. Enjoy!

Here is a nice behind the scenes glimpse into not only the print production process of the second issue of Saturdays Magazine, but also a look at the the creative concept behind the new publication. Saturdays creative director & partner, Colin Tunstall and editor at large, Danny DiMauro describe what the Saturdays brand and being a surfer in NY means to them.

www.saturdaysnyc.com

This week’s dose of surf porn comes from the cold, sleepy, fog drenched shores of Ocean Beach. Fog Horn filmed and edited by Will Adler. Mush burger surfing by Travers Adler, trumpet blowing by some old guy on the bluff.

www.mollusksurfshop.com

Documenting the talents of amazing people who happen to surf, iconic surfer Rob Machado has traveled the world for more than half his life. And during that time, he’s crossed paths with countless individuals who share a love for surfing and a passion for the arts. In his new series called Through The Lens, we meet these individuals and follow Rob as he re-connects with the people who’ve inspired him along the way. This first episode features Jay Nelson.

The second annual San Diego Surf Film Festival will run for 5 days, show 14 features and 29 shorts. There will also be panels with surf legends & filmmakers, shaping demos, live music, art, and all sorts of other goodies. The festival will run May 8th – 12th at Bird’s Surf Shed. More info here:

www.sandiegosurffilmfestival.com

This magical Throwback Thursday takes us back to 2007 with Ozzie Wright. It’s springtime, love is in the air and so is Ozzie. Watch him frolic with bunny and frantically gallop across fast breaking reef slabs on a gritty VCR screen. Excellent video section. Enjoy.

We’ve got a lot of great product rewards for our Kickstarter and if you contribute $100 you’ll get a choice of any 3 Indoek T-shirts (normally $120) plus a bar of wax, a “free wave on us” postcard and a bunch stickers. It’s a great deal, but it’s also a great way to support our Kickstarter so we can grow our platform for independent surf culture organically and continue to deliver new and unique original content. We’ve got more great product rewards including our popular Wax Kit and limited edition art prints. Help support the Indoek Kickstarter below:

http://www.kickstarter.com/indoek

The colorful and always sarcastic, Sterling Spencer basks in the glory of having his own profile in the new June issue of Surfer Magazine. Enjoy watching his in and out of the water antics here:

www.surfermag.com

Want a cool family heirloom to pass down to you grandkid someday? Slowpoke Leather Goods was born from a love of the history and heritage of the Old West. Their aim is to make goods that are as timeless as they are applicable to modern day. All of their products are 100% handmade from premium domestic leather from Herman Oak Tannery in St. Louis, MO. Check out the full line here:

www.slowpokeleather.com

Preternatural doesn’t even begin to explain Dustin Richardson’s movements on water. Picking up surfing at age 14, he inherently paddles twice as fast, catches five times as many waves, and finds pockets of energy in the water lumps around Daytona Beach, FL – where most are struggling to nail that perfect floater. This short is a brief insight into the life (and two surf sessions) of a young man with immeasurable kinetic potential, and a deep desire to find equal footing on land.

For the 2012/2013 season on Oahu’s North Shore, Surfline held a contest where the single-best wave of the season would be awarded $25K. Here’s the collection of every crazy wave that was ridden from November through February with added commentary from locals, judges and contenders. www.surfline.com