They say that when someone has a near death experience their life flashes before their eyes. And if corporations are people - as the US Supreme Court says they are - then it's only fitting to revisit the forty-something year journey of Quiksilver.Read the full feature 12
“I knew the day would come when I would have to walk away from professional surfing,” said Patacchia. “While this isn’t the end of my surfing career, it’s probably the last time that I’ll compete on the big stage on the Championship Tour."
I see your Hummer and raise you a Cessna.
Overnight Quiksilver filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. Phil Jarratt cuts through the crap to detail what the consequences are for the once great surfing company.
The heavy water leg of the Championship Tour is over and it's back to aquatic gymnastics at Lowers. Danny Hayes gives us his tips for the Hurley Pro.
In the early 90s Gath hats were set to become a surf accesory staple, but despite their clearly practical application they faded away throughout the 90s, ironically just as the slab surfing movement ramped up. Swellnet spoke to Ric Gath following Jeremy Flores' Teahupoo triumph while wearing an original Gath.
