A sign on the 130-year-old pier at Saltburn-by-the-Sea warns people not to jump off it. On a big surf day surfers make their way to the end of the sturdy 206 metre structure and jump like lemmings into the cold, murky North Sea. Words: Simon Palmer Photos: Ian Forsyth

Bing Copeland was a pioneer of the modern surf industry. In his excellent new retrospective, ‘Bing Surfboards – Fifty Years of Craftsmanship and Innovation’, Paul Holmes discovered what makes Bing tick. Words: Bing Copeland & Paul Holmes Photos: Courtesy of Bing Copeland

Big-wave riding is an awe-inspiring experience, but what happens when things go wrong? In an exclusive extract from his new book, Al Mennie explains what it's like to survive the mother of all wipeouts.

A road trip around the Scottish coastline reveals all of the anticipated joys along with a few unexpected pleasures. Words and Photos: Jonathan Barattini

Al Knost is one of the best sliders around and has a close connection with a scene far removed from the modern marketplace hustle. Ryan Tatar tracked him down with his project partner Tyler Manson and gave us an insight into their freshest work. Words: Ryan Tatar Photos: Jamie Bott & Tyler Manson

Kye Fitzgerald recounts the tale of the unusual return of Bobby Owens' magic board. Photos: Mark Onorati, Aitionn


if6was9

June 09, 2010 | Words By: Howard

if6was9 Bristol-born skater and artisan of shape Neil Randall gets the facts down on (virtual) paper with editor at large Chris Preston, all washed down with a large dose of photographic mastery from Dane Peterson. What more could you ask for on Drift’s rebirth anniversary?





Enough said. Just have a read and let the good times roll.


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  1. foldline says:

    I love the drift surf mag photography. Surfing magazines have become so boring with the same old information and same images of lush waves all over the world. While I love these images drift appears to encompass art culture soul and the passion of surfing at a much deeper and more interesting level.

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  2. have u got a e mail for neil randall as i wont him to make me a custom

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