ESP Surfboards
Ed Sinnott Performance [ESP] – Ed has been on the cutting edge of the evolution of surfboard design since 1976 as a surfer/shaper. He is recognised internationally as an innovator and master craftsman. His designs are inter-generational and cover hi performance shortboards, retros, mals and logs.
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Dope D'Bah Today With Cyclone Oma Inbound
Duranbah had clean mean barrels today and Fanning, Parko, Durbo, Freestone and crew were spending plenty of time behind the curtain and on the rail as cyclone Oma continues to deliver pumping waves.
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Nick Carroll On: Ballina's Turn On The Whale Carcass Merry-Go-Round
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