Making Statements - John John Florence

 
While there's no doubt that the majority of the surf world will have their eyes focused on Mick Fanning and Kelly Slater as they enter the last event of the year in a battle for the 2013 ASP Championship, you can't help but also glance sideways to see what one of the world's most dynamic surfers will do in his backyard of Hawaii this winter. ESPN.com gives a sneak peek of what John John Florence is capable of in head high to mountain high surf. Needless to say, it's pretty awe inspiring.

Check it out here: http://xgames.espn.go.com/surfing/gallery/9869205/john-john-florence

Photos by: Jason Childs, Stu Gibson, Zak Noyle, Brian Bielmann, Brent Bielmann and Russ Hennings.

Surfline's World Champ Roundtable

After watching last year's Big Wave Roundtable on Surfline, we're pretty pumped to check out their upcoming World Champ Roundtable with Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning and CJ Hobgood in memory of Andy Irons. It premiere's on Surfline TV Friday, October 25th and on Surfline.com on Monday, October 28th. Check it out. You won't want to miss it.

DJ and Damo

When he's not freediving and spearfishing giant fish, you can find DJ Struntz linking up with surfing's top pros. DJ and Damien Hobgood have been friends and travel partners for years, so it's quite appropriate that they landed the latest cover of Surfing Magazine's world travel issue. Well done boys!

Carissa Moore :: 2013 World Champ

A-Frame would like to congratulate Carissa Moore on her 2013 World Title. This is Carissa's second world title. She captured her first crown in 2011 at the age of 19. At only 21 years of age, we expect to see Carissa adding to her legacy in the future!

Read a full recap of her 2013 title run here: http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/road-to-the-title-carissa-moore_102794/

Childs Nails Latest Surfer Cover

Ace photographer Jason Childs captured the November 2013 cover of Surfer Magazine with this shot of John John Florence in a green cavern in Indonesia. Jason has been based out of Bali for over 15 years and his knowledge of the surf in the area allows him to get the best surfers in the best spots.

Red Bull Illume 2013 Winners

Team A-Frame cleaned up at the RedBull Illume last night!

So proud of our photographers!

Morgan Maassen - First Place Lifestyle by Leica category and Athletes' Choice winner

Scott Serfas - First Place Illumination category 

Zak Noyle -  First Place Sequence category

Chris Burkard - First Place Spirit category

Read more about the competition and winners at: www.redbullillume.com

Trash Slick Surfing in Indonesia

Zak Noyle's image of Dede Suryana has sent a shockwave around the globe. He knew it was going to be a powerful image when he captured it, but the response has been something Noyle never imagined. The surf world was quick to jump on it as it made its way onto several covers internationally and of course its appearance in Surfer Magazine (Zak's employer) who broke the story upon his return from that eye opening trip to Java. 

Zak is quick to point out that this "isn't just an Indonesian problem. It's all of us and wherever you are in the world you need to help spread awareness about the importance of keeping our oceans free of debris." 

Noyle hopes "that this image will help inspire people to take responsibility for their local areas and stop the increasing amount of garbage that makes its way into the oceans we all love and respect."

 

http://www.grindtv.com/action-sports/surf/post/surfing-paradise-has-a-serious-trash-problem/

http://now.msn.com/zak-noyles-indonesian-surf-photos-show-trash-problem-in-the-waves