Oh man, how’d I miss that Poler instructional video? Maybe because it was made in 1984??? Dr Dan Douglas brings the outside to your insides and demonstrates the myriad of uses of the Poler Two Man Tent and Mystic Tarpent to maximize your camp vibes.

www.polerstuff.com

If you spend a lot of time surfing in New England you’ve probably been to Ruggles or if you’re not from the Northeast you’ve probably heard of the legendary break below the mansion lined cliffs of Newport. This Rhode Island jewel needs your help. The State of Rhode Island is proposing a construction plan for the Cliff Walk restoration project that will destroy the historic break. The plan proposes extending (4) 200ft x 40ft jetties right into the lineup and on the reef at Ruggles. Follow the link and sign the petition to help stop the plan.

www.change.org

A short film by Deus Ex Machina featuring Harrison Roach, Husni Ridhwan, Thomas Bexon And Deni Firdaus. Fun animation mixed with a surf video adventure, ain’t it fun? Filmed and edited by David Schaap. Filmed by Andre Fauzi. Animation by Arly. Still photography by Athony Dodds. Executive Producer Dare Jennings. Written & Directed by Dustin Humphrey.

www.deuscustoms.com

We live in a truly great modern era of surfing with all sorts of rad, diverse things going on — but the best part is that the pro surfer gals are hotter than ever (said in my most creepy, rednecky voice). Thanks to the folks at Stab, they always seem to be featured in the “best light” possible. Sage Erickson is no exception. The goddess of Ventura flaunts her stuff poolside, and says some words n stuff… I think. Check her out on the cover of the latest Stab Mag.

www.stabmag.com

Well, we have missed a couple Sundays here of surf porn, but we are now back with a vengeance. It’s the only sort of vengeance that can be brought on by the runt of the litter in a family of serious Aussie rippers. Mikey Wright, Owen and Tyler Wright’s lil bro has been flaring over the last few months at his local, in hawaii and at p-pass. Watch out for this kid.

The RRR Project is a rad art zine we recently discovered that has been making books and curating shows since 2009. They have asked a group of international artists to step away from their daily routine, reconsider their environment and reinterpret their work in a broader scale. RRR started out as that overused but incredibly important acronym Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, but in each new book the R’s are replaced and allow the project to take on a new theme and direction. Buy online and get inspired here:

www.rrrproject.com

If you are as big of an infographics nerd as we are, you will love this new Nike SB site for the Koston 2. It’s got everything about Eric Koston broken down by the numbers and graphic illustrations. Everything from his equipment, to what’s on his mind, time spend on the road, most skated locations, trick comparisons, and even the “everything timelane”. I don’t think they missed much. Check it out here:

www.thelegendgrows.com

As It Lays is a series of 33 televisual portraits of iconic and influential Angelenos. It was created by its host, LA-based artist Alex Israel. The first thirty As It Lays video portraits were shot at Freeway Studios, in the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA, and on location at various subjects’ homes and offices throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. Some interviews are better than others (see Marilyn Manson’s), but for the sake of relevancy, here is Laird Hamilton’s turn in the hot seat. Enjoy.

www.asitlays.com

A quick look at a new short film featuring Cyrus Sutton of Korduroy TV assembling a rad custom surf, camper, van, mobile thingie. The full film is described as an inner-worldly surf adventure to the North Pole and beyond coming in August. We look forward to seeing more!

www.korduroy.tv

Although I personally hate shaving, I do love me some high quality product design, packaging and branding. It is refreshing to see the founders of our favorite sunglass company, Warby Parker take their values and aesthetic to the shaving products world – a world that is saturated with futuristic shiny objects mostly. For just 15 bucks, you can get a beautiful shave kit with handle, razor, shave cream and extra blades. We are already hooked (or at least I am, Drew has a beard, for now…)

www.harrys.com

The Usual has teamed up with Patagonia for their 4th edition. In this issue The Usual talks to The Malloys about food, farming and filmmaking, showcases the photo work of Zak Bush and Chris Burkard and features interviews with NY local Balarm Stack, the Beastie Boys’s Mike D as well as Patagonia surf ambassador and East Coaster Kim Diggs.

www.theusualmontauk.com

This Thursday, March 28th at 7:30PM you can catch Director Jack McCoy’s latest surf film in a theater near you for one night only. The screening event begins with a pre-recorded red carpet premiere in Hawaii and precludes with a panel discussion with Derek Hynd, The Marshall Brothers, Marty Paradisis, Terry Chung and others about the evolution, culture and impact of surfing. Get tickets and screening info at the following link.

www.fathomevents.com