He's the seed of industry pioneers, was raised in a golden era, and is driven by the desire to chronicle surfing's rich history - which he has, across four books written in four years.

Steve Shearer on Chris Gudenswager's inspired burst of creativity.

Coming to your galaxy this December.

Hollow waves and unabashed froff.

Yet the loser may not lose at all.

The world's biggest snowboard company has sold the world's biggest surfboard company in a sale with a difference.

"A magic board might not always impress you straight off the bat."

Swellnet sits down for a banter with the fella behind ACSOD.