What makes the ultimate Kook?

With surfing, the same as any sport we all have to start somewhere so little errors when we're learning to surf can be forgiven, however the fun survey below highlights errors made by the perpetual Kook...you know the ones who can be spotted a mile off. They are the weekend warriors who have the opportunity to learn but never bother...super Kooks. Cast your vote below or feel free to leave a comment:

Has Russell Ord captured the sickest wave ever Surfed?!!

We all know that Western Australia has some crazy heavy secret reefs and, as we've written about in these pages before, photographer Russell Ord has been out there documenting them in all their glory. But every so often a picture turns up that blows you away, think Greg Noll 3rd reef Pipeline, Jay Moriaty wipe out at Mavericks, Laird Hamilton at Teahupoo, well in my opinion this shot is up there with them....its just insane.

With over 10 years experience in surf photography, Russell Ord enjoys an international reputation built on an enthusiasm for surfing. His affable and modest demeanour masks a remarkable talent and an inherent ability to translate the natural environment into his still photography. Russell and his family have recently established a cool new gallery in WA.

The Sitting Room Gallery is a creative design space featuring incredible images of Australian Surf Photography. Ideally located in Cowaramup, just outside Margaret River in Western Oz, the inviting studio was created by Russell to showcase his surfinging photography and promote the work of other professional surf photographers. For more info check out http://sittingroomgallery.com.au/

Bondi Lifeguard breaks neck surfing at "Ours"

The reef break named by the Bra Boys as "Ours" is a mutant wave in Sydney Australia and the following story is from coastalwatch.com. Check out the board and Kobi Graham going up and over the falls- nasty:

Bondi Rescue lifeguard Kobi Graham suffered a hideous wipe out at Cape Solander mid afternoon on Sunday May 30. Kobi took off on a slabbing 6-8ft bomb and kind of nose dived, free falling head first into the reef at 'Ours'.

For those that don’t know “Ours” is a notorious big wave surf spot just outside the entrance to Botany Bay. The wave comes out of deep water before literally exploding on a shallow barnacle encrusted rock ledge no more than 10 metres in front of the sheer cliff face. Kobi fractured two vertebrae, meaning he broke his neck in layman’s terms.

Fellow Bronte surfer and good friend John “Bones” Dwyer helped Kobi onto a sled and then coastalwatch photographer Billy Morris drove them around to Kurnell beach on a jet ski and promptly called an ambulance. Thanks to Bones and Billy’s quick response Kobi was then airlifted to Royal North Shore hospital within 20 minutes, where he is now reported to be in a stable condition.”

Womens ASP world tour hits Peru

Latest Extremehorizon surf shop news:

The world’s best female surfers will assault the South American continent this week for the fifth stop on the 2010 ASP Women’s World Tour, the Movistar Peru Classic presented by IDP.

For the first time in the event’s storied four-year history, the Movistar Peru Classic will whisk the ASP Top 17 away from the lengthy, sandbar lefts of Lobitos and Mancora in exchange for the punchy reefbreaks of San Bartolo in Lima.



Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 22, reigning three-time ASP Women’s World Champion and current ASP Women’s World No. 1, has been on a rampage in 2010, collecting three wins from four events and grabbing a stranglehold on the rankings’ lead.

“It has to be the most talented field ever and so this great string of results has surprised me as well,” Gilmore said. “I think the first few events have left everyone questioning the results of the rookies and younger girls, so the focus and expectation grows on them and then allows me to be comfortable and just do my thing.”

Signed Kelly Slater Limited edition Print on Ebay

Sean Davey and Kelly Slater have donated a signed print for a fund raiser and have placed 2 for sale on Ebay...starting bids begin at $290 and theres just over a day left: heres the info on the prints which will no doubt become highly prized as theres only 20 been produced.

This picture by renowned sports lens-man Sean Davey, captures Kelly Slater at the absolute peak of his skills, dealing with a 30 foot monster wave at the recent Eddie Aikau big wave surfing invitational, held in 20-30 foot waves at Waimea Bay, Hawaii on December 9th, 2009.

This is an extremely LIMITED EDITION print and graciously donated by Sean and Kelly specifically for Friends of Kehau Sullivan. Only 20 have been produced in the world and all have been signed by Kelly personally.

Due to the very limited numbers, we anticipate great interest in these limited edition prints from serious surf collectors. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Friends of Kehau Sullivan which aims to cover the medical costs associated with Kehau’s open heart surgeries

Surf gets BIG at Teahupoo

Heres footage of a massive session at Teahupoo in March...when it gets this big your huevos need to be of similar proportions!!!

KEYPOD charity donation goes to Surfers Against Sewage

Extremehorizon and our product "KEYPOD" portable key safe, are proud to be members of 1% for the planet an organisation established to enable businesses to donate 1% of their nett profits to charities.

This year our donation has gone in full to Surfers Against Sewage who have done some amazing work over the years campaigning to keep our British seas and beaches clean of rubbish, untreated sewage, contaminated land run off water etc. Thanks Guys