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Thursday 11 October 2012 The mutant waves of Storm Bay in Tasmania create a psychotic tangle between bliss and horror, with plenty of bubbled mayhem inbetween. You could die here. There are worse ways to go, some might say.

Thursday 11 October 2012 The first big wave session of the season went down in hooge Jaws and they're saying it's the sickest start to a Billabong XXL year ever, certainly from the North Pacific. Here's Shane Dorian in a deep paddle-in tube.

Wed 10 October 2012 The best thing ever for surfing? A video interview just released by World Pro Surfers with legendary Maurice Cole shows him to be "so proud" to be a surfer: "The future of surfing has never, ever looked so good as it does right now".

Tuesday 9 October 2012 A curiously candid Kelly Slater spills out a vision. The ASP releases a mealy-mouthed statement about a deal with an unknown media entity. Both signal a seismic shift in modern pro surfing. What is going on? Craig Jarvis and Spike hunt for answers.

Tuesday 9 October 2012 If you want to find out who rips at a particular spot, you ask the local groms. This is how we found out about an underground ripper from Melkbos that shreds his surfboard as hard as he shreds his skateboard. Meet Michael Parris, free surfer, skater and all round fun loving good bloke.

Sunday 7 October 2012 History was made at the South African Bodyboarding Champs this weekend when young Tristan Roberts from Boland claimed both the Boys and the Pro titles.

Sunday 7 October 2012 Eastern Province dominated the Hurley SA Junior Champs in their home surf at Jeffreys Bay, clinching the coveted Freedom Cup team trophy for the first time in the 16 year history of the event.

Friday 5 October 2012 Hawaiian Jeff Hubbard has won the IBA TURBO ZICATELA PRO 2012 in flawless 6-8 foot surf at Puerto Escondido today.