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Mike Maxted

Swellnet Sessions

Punching above its weight

Mike Maxted
Fri 12 August 12:00am

It's an often-maligned surfing destination is Perth. With islands that block swell, beaches that closeout, and one of the world's best big wave destinations just three hours south, the Perth surfer must be patient and keen. Those that are, however, can get rewarded with the odd knockout session. Such as Luke Campbell here, getting horribly pitted across the front of Mike Maxted's lens yesterday. //STU NETTLE

Swellnet Sessions

Punching above its weight

Mike Maxted
Fri 12 August 12:00am

It's an often-maligned surfing destination is Perth. With islands that block swell, beaches that closeout, and one of the world's best big wave destinations just three hours south, the Perth surfer must be patient and keen. Those that are, however, can get rewarded with the odd knockout session. Such as Luke Campbell here, getting horribly pitted across the front of Mike Maxted's lens yesterday. //STU NETTLE

Swellnet Sessions

Too Many Barrels

Mike Maxted
Tue 2 August 12:00am

Contrary to popular belief there is such a thing as too many barrels, a Swellnet reader told us the surprising news this morning via Facebook. Shamed and embarrassed, we promise to run fewer barrels in the future.

But for now here are some hefty kegs from a killer session that went down in West Oz last Friday. Brad Norris, Lee Devereaux and Mitchell Thompson in the pit, Mike Maxted behind the lens.

Swellnet Sessions

Too Many Barrels

Mike Maxted
Tue 2 August 12:00am

Contrary to popular belief there is such a thing as too many barrels, a Swellnet reader told us the surprising news this morning via Facebook. Shamed and embarrassed, we promise to run fewer barrels in the future.

But for now here are some hefty kegs from a killer session that went down in West Oz last Friday. Brad Norris, Lee Devereaux and Mitchell Thompson in the pit, Mike Maxted behind the lens.

Swellnet Sessions

Apologies From Afar

Mike Maxted
Wed 20 July 12:00am

On behalf of all East Coast surfers I'd like to extend an apology to the rest of Australia for ignoring you these past few weeks.

You see, it's been pumping over here and...well, you know how self-involved us big city surfers are. Yes, I'm aware that Vicco has had the odd wave break on its shores during the same timeframe. Tassie too. Hell, even the West Oz metro beaches, where these shots by Mike Maxted were taken, has had good waves! But you'd hardly know it by looking at Swellnet.

Swellnet Sessions

Apologies From Afar

Mike Maxted
Wed 20 July 12:00am

On behalf of all East Coast surfers I'd like to extend an apology to the rest of Australia for ignoring you these past few weeks.

You see, it's been pumping over here and...well, you know how self-involved us big city surfers are. Yes, I'm aware that Vicco has had the odd wave break on its shores during the same timeframe. Tassie too. Hell, even the West Oz metro beaches, where these shots by Mike Maxted were taken, has had good waves! But you'd hardly know it by looking at Swellnet.

Swellnet Sessions

The Green Flash

Mike Maxted
Tue 1 March 12:00am
Higher frequency light (greens and blues) curves more than lower frequency light (reds and yellows) so the greens are left visible after the sun has set. Yeah, there's that, or there's Trigg's Marc Lee flaring up in his bright green hat. All photos by Mike Maxted.//STUART NETTLE
Swellnet Sessions

The Green Flash

Mike Maxted
Tue 1 March 12:00am
Higher frequency light (greens and blues) curves more than lower frequency light (reds and yellows) so the greens are left visible after the sun has set. Yeah, there's that, or there's Trigg's Marc Lee flaring up in his bright green hat. All photos by Mike Maxted.//STUART NETTLE
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