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In early November, mainland Italy received a bing-bang-boom run of swell. We heard the term "best-ever" thrown around more times than we could count.

Only two teams remain in Stab Highway Europe, presented by Monster Energy.

With elimination approaching the teams acid drop, oyster shuck, and consume a lot of cheese to survive.

In the first round of Vans Stab High, Indonesia we learned the ZAF underdog, Shane Sykes can fly really really high.

Few surfers can claim to be at the top of their game in big and small waves.

Some people lead extraordinary lives.

Siblings are said to share about 50% of the same DNA.

With the amount of content pushed along by the algorithm these days, it’s become increasingly difficult for a young surfer to stop the senseless scrolling.

If you're going to hurt yourself, at least look good doing it.

The Video Part is the hallmark of our culture.

Edited by Thomas Crews

When asked to describe Imaikalani Devault's surfing, Albee Layer said, "I have no idea how he learned to surfing like that coming from Maui."

When the local says Lowers is firing, you grab your e-bike and hit the dusty trail.

The Roll In Of Dreams

Can A Bookish Plant-Lover Thrash 10ft Sunset?

Ainara Aymat is a professional surfer from Spain’s Basque region.

Santa Cruz native Sam Coffey took a recent trip to Panama’s precious gem and plopped into honey holes of various sizes.

With a Kiwi passport and work that can be completed virtually anywhere with internet connection, Tim O'Connor found quite an escape route from locked-down Australia.

Who’s got the most wins in Vans Triple Crown of Surfing history?

Reed Platenius is the 17-year-old Canadian national champ from the town of Tofino in British Columbia.

How long could you go only wearing a wetsuit?

Laced with spook, stylish frontside laybacks, fine embroidery, joyous tap dancing, love songs, and dark biblical themes, Jaleesa Vincent's 9-minute clip is a bubbling bone broth of sweet and sanguine.

How do you know which surfboard fin is right for you?

Jake Vincent's latest clip for Misfit Surfboards is loud, noisy and confusing.

After missing two straight winters on the North Shore due to injury, last season was Noah's first year back.

Noa Mizuno was born and raised on the South Shore of Oahu, where he grew up idolizing guys like Gerry Lopez and Dane Kealoha.

Noah Schweizer has moved all around the continental US, and it's safe to say where the best waves reside.

Welcome to Off The Rack, our new surfboard series wherein we take A-list surfers unfamiliar with a brand's consumer-grade foam and fiberglass wares, and see if they can handle professional* scrutiny.

Video courtesy of Vans.