A surfer from Noosa's sun drenched shores obsessed with the dark world of gothic horror, Jai Lee's personal struggles and addiction to noseriding have twisted his creativity. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Thomas Robinson (pp 1&3), Andy Staley (pp4)and Dane Peterson

Mark Leary's latest work deviates sharply from the usual surf photography portfolio, celebrating as it does the commonplace, everyday aspects of surfing instead of monster swells and awesome barrels. Chris Preston chats to him about moments captured.

Following the demise of Clark Foam, 'eco' boards and alternatives to petro-chemical products have been the focus of developments in surfboard technology. Words: Mark Sankey Photos: Alexa Poppe

Meet Nick Blair of Joistik Surfboards, whose distinctive decal gets a regular flashing as some of the Gold Coast's best surfers do their thing. Photos & words: Mat Arney

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

Chris Preston interviews Sydney's Matt Chojnacki. His surfing may be heavily influenced by the glories of the past, but to tag him as just another retro dude is missing the mark. Words: Chris Preston. Photos: Matt Johnson / thesealife.com.au


INSIGHT and Jared Mell collaboration

February 09, 2011 | Words By: Staff Writer

As a long-time admirer of his style, INSIGHT presents Surf-a-Billy, the first line created in collaboration with one of it’s best longboarders, Jared Mell.

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Exposition Morning View

October 13, 2010 | Words By: Staff Writer

Check out the photography exhibition of Yohan Colin – Morning View – which is happening on Thursday 21st October at L’Artnoa maison des vins in Biaritz.

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New rags

September 16, 2010 | Words By: Staff Writer

Insight 51′s new fall collection. Glad rags from one of surfing’s better brands.

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