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Surfwanderer Staff Featured in Slide Magazine-See the Article Online

In an eclectic melange of surfboard theory an shapes, writer Shawn Tracht challenged 8 shapers from Santa Cruz to San Diego to create or do something to the surfboard, as far as shape and designs, that has never been done just like that before.  As he does, Tracht tested these weird Evo Revo (Evolution of Revolution) surfboards out, and put in plain English how the nuts of each board translated to a particular new feel in the water. Thanks to many of the Surfwanderer photographers for the hard work and the great images on a true surfboard design Surfwanderer Journey.

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Shawn Tracht writes for Slide Magazine

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Somewhere in Cali…

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Aloha All,

Went for a cruise this morning up to Picnic Tables. According to the buoys earlier, it sounded like the swell had dropped. After riding up the coast and getting to the spot, I noticed that it really had not dropped enough for anyone to venture out and challenge these 8-10′+ BOMBS! This place is serious. These waves sometimes break on sandbars that are only three feet deep! I hope you enjoy these images and keep dreaming about that perfect session, as I do! Scan through the pictures right here and you stay cozy at home and can avoid the detonation.

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Somewhere in Cali: Robots

Photos: Brent Lieberman
To Purchase Photos or See More, Go to : Photos805.com

Please, if you know surfers in this gallery, add there names into the comments below so that they can more easily find their photos!  ’Shaka’ Surfwanderer

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Somewhere in Cali: Ho Chi’s

Photos: Brent Lieberman
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Yesterday I was sitting in my easy chair, taking a little break after spending almost six hours scanning and editing images, my neck was pretty sore, then my phone rang and it was Shawn frothing about HoChi’s going off. Being there was only about two and a half hours of day light left, he was urging me to get on my horse and jamb as fast as possible. So peddle to the metal! When I got there I was presently surprised, the waves were really good, the lighting exception, and the surfing action was hot. Standouts in this session were; the Soderquist Bros, Eric and Huey, Donovan Reeder, Shawn and the kid with the last name Berks. The colors were really deep and the back lighting made for some beautiful shooting, this all topped off with an very colorful sunset. What a great way to start the New Year. Enjoy the images and don’t forget my mantra “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young….Da Lieb

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Somewhere in Cali: Dreamland

Photos: Brent Lieberman
To purchase photos, see more, or view with an iphone or iPod, Go to : Photos805.com

Aloha All.
Yesterday I was at home just resting in my easy chair, after a long morning of shooting, editing and posting, when my phone rang, and I must of been asleep, because I was sorta dreaming and the mornings waves, colors and textures. At the other end of my cell was Lorin Anderson calling and asking me if I was up for another shoot out at Dreamland, well I was sorta tired and told him to call me when he got out there and looked at it. I was a little concerned because it was a big negative tide, and I have never shot at that low of tide. Lauren rang me up about 45 minutes later and said it was dead oil glass, and he just saw a really long tube, and that there was nobody there, so it was on! I got in my car and blasted out there. Ben Peet showed up and one local kid as well, who I didn’t catch his name. The waves were good, the action was great, and to top it all off, one of the best sunsets I have ever seen. Here is the link to last nights gallery:

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Last Night’s Sunset

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Photo: Brian Peters

Shell Beach Sunset Wave Left Beautiful Surfing Iconic

A Classic Surfwanderer Spot

It was one of those stuck at work but all I can think about is surf days. Lucky for me a nice SW was entering the SLO County window and the tide was approaching an unintimidating 1.5 foot low. Grabbed the biggest fish I could find and headed towards the water. When I got there I must have watched it for 30 minutes… wondering if I was wrong about the swell. Then one wave, and another, and pretty soon I was jogging back to my car. Snagged a few fun ones then got out to shoot this picture.

Camera Gear: 
Nikon D40x

Camera Lens:
AF-S 18-135mm

Camera Settings:
f-stop: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec
ISO: 100

Use of this photo without the expressed written consent of the photographer is prohibited..

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Somewhere in Cali…Abalone Reef

Somewhere in Cali…Abalone Reef

Photos: Brent Lieberman
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Yesterday I just had that feeling in my bones, that there would be good waves somewhere. So I woke up at 4:30 in the morning and immediately put on my weather radio to hear the buoys, something that I have been doing every morning for over 40 years! That little Radio Shack forecaster has made it a little easier for me to decide whether to head North or South, or even to hop back under the covers for some more shut eye, and believe me that is very easy to do at 4:30 AM!
Listening to my radio, I decided to head out to Abalone Reef. Driving through the canyon that early you are almost guaranteed to see something. This morning, I counted 13 Doe’s 5 Buck’s one Bobcat and no other cars driving in either direction.
Getting down to the Point around 7:00 am I wasn’t let down. There were plenty of waves and some bomber sets around 6′-8′ foot or maybe a tad larger. This session features Steve Price, Jazmine Ment, Tyler Staalberg, Pete Berkey, Vaughn Montgomery, Tony Romosanta and a few others.
It was a really fun and satisfying session for me. I hope you enjoy these images, and don’t forget what I always say “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young…..Da Lieb”

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Somewhere in Cali: Dreamland

Somewhere in Cali:  Dreamland

Photos: Brent Lieberman
To purchase photos, see more, or view with an iphone or iPod, Go to : Photos805.com

This morning all the indicators online were showing the beginning of a new NW Swell, so off early to check out the Ocean. After driving for a while, I anxiously arrived at Dreamland, and I couldnt believe my eyes, about 6′ sets or better, offshore wind blowing, beautiful sun, and….no one there! After watching for about a half hour, I decided to just shoot some empty line up shots, as i was getting ready, one Surfer and one Bodyboarder went out in two different peaks. They were having a hard time with the consistent swell and sneaker bomber sets. I did however catch them both on at least one wave! This is why this spot is know as Dreamland, because you never know if its real or not, sometimes I dont know if Im even awake! I often see these kind of waves in my dreams, and sometimes for real! So, you figure it out, are these real, or is it just Dreamland! Always remember what I say “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young….Da Lieb”

 

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Surfing through the Decades

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Photos; Brent Lieberman//photos805.com

These images are some of my favorites from the last 45 years. Some are from film and may be a bit better for wear, but are still cool to look at. They go back to around 1967. Enjoy!

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Good Weather, Good Waves… Somewhere in Cali

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Photos: Brent Lieberman
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Aloha to you All,

Went to Robots today. There was a nice little swell running, with great shooting conditions. Seemed like everyone in the water was enjoying the warmth, waves and friendship. It was a very mellow Saturday. If you would like to drop in, click the link above or the ‘purchase photo’ link below and don’t forget what I always say, “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young”

-Da Lieb

photos of Dillon Perillo, rip curl, surfwanderer

Please, if you know surfers in this gallery, add there names into the comments below so that they can more easily find their photos!  Shaka Surfwanderer

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F.G.R’s Billabong Still Frothy Contest: Preview Gallery

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A great contest last year, featuring all divisions of shortboarding and the special show, the tow-at air show!! Check out this gallery by Brent Lieberman and stay tuned to Surfwanderer.com next weekend after the contest to see the photos of the 2012 contest that is being held at the Pismo Pier the last weekend of September. The contest is going to go off with some really big names coming! Check it out!

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Somewhere in Cali: Lagunas

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Photos: Brent Lieberman
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Shawn and I rondevued at Dreamland to shoot some photos of his new Threedom by JVP sled. It is a really really colorful board, and I expected it to look very cool in photos. The waves were pretty good, about 3-5′ and pretty glassy, however it was very foggy which usually always kills the contrast. At one point it got so foggy and almost drizzling that I almost packed it in. If I wasn’t being paid the big bucks, I would of tossed in the towel!! But a photog has to do what a photog does. This place sits on a very wild part of the coast, and you never know what to expect, or what you will see. At one point there was all this commotion in the water and an Elephant seal popped up a few times with a halibut in its mouth, shaking its head and ripping the flounder to shreds, as all the birds were invading the area for the scraps……good thing it was only an Elephant seal! All in all, I think we all had a great time. I hope you enjoy these images….remember “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young….Da Liebs”

Please, if you know surfers in this gallery, add there names into the comments below so that they can more easily find their photos!  Shaka Surfwanderer

The maroon Threedom surfboard is made by John Perry of JVP Surfboards

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I’d Rather Be Surfing…Somewhere in Cali

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Photos: Brent Lieberman
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I have been coming out to Abalone Reef since 1967, and the one thing that I have learned about this spot is, you just never know what you will find from day to day. In 1967 part of the road in was still dirt. Its still a very wild place. Today on the ride in Eric and I saw a beautiful four point Buck next to the road, just grazing. So, we of course stopped and watched him for a few minutes, and he didn’t seem worried one bit, he was still eating as we drove off. Its not that rare to see wild pigs grubbing on the beach.

The walk in is still long, and during the Winter at high tide, some times dangerous. Last Winter, I literally got pinned up against the cliff and the ocean surged half way up my back and almost sucked me and all my photographic gear away, luckily my pack is water resistant, and I was somehow able to keep my grip, and I didn’t suffer any damage to my stuff, just my pride. I turned and told the two guys walking in with me, who were also pinned against the cliffs (in their wetsuits) that was it and I was turning back, and they urged me on, and I was happy I did, as the waves were great.
Today Eric and I weren’t disappointed either. There was a bit of South Swell, some off shore winds, great sun and colors, so I was really stoked to be a photographer, those elements make my work so much easier. Today’s crew consisted of; The Knowles Brothers; Eric and Jason, Rod Herman, Alan, Blake Reynolds, Randy Stoker,Tony Romosanta, Mike Kurilich, Jake Chancer, Mitch Dallas, John Moberg and few others that made the hike in to reap the fruits that Abalone Reef sometimes dishes up. I hope you enjoy looking at these images, and remember what I always say “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young….Da Lieb” Aloha Nui Loa.

Please, if you know surfers in this gallery, add there names into the comments below so that they can more easily find their photos!  Shaka Surfwanderer

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Somewhere in Cali: Robots

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Photos: Brent Lieberman
To Purchase Photos or See More, Go to : Photos805.com

Please, if you know surfers in this gallery, add there names into the comments below so that they can more easily find their photos!  ’Shaka’ Surfwanderer

I’m thinking that this last swell, didn’t quite meet up to my expectations? I truly was expecting to see 8-10 foot roping waves with corduroy lines to the horizon! Over the past few days there were some spots that looked like that, but I didn’t see them, or just wasn’t willing to drive hundreds of miles on the chance of scoring. I do a lot of driving in this quest to find those idyllic conditions, burn up a lot of gas, gone through some tires and hit a deer doing $3300 worth of damage to my beloved Honda!

So this session at Robots, was the best one I saw in the last four days. The weather was perfect, ocean was glassy all day, and there were plenty of waves to be had by all.

Stand out surfing was being done by Jake Chancer, Cayson Peterson, Eric Knowles, Tim Puckett, Bernie Pigott, Dennis Rizo and a host of others. Check out these images, enjoy the show, and don’t forget what I always say… “Stay Stoked and Stay Forever Young…..Da Lieb”

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