BEST COVER BLURB “The
Exclusive Pete Frieden ‘World Views’ Photo Portfolio”
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST “Like pros
Slater, Lisa Andersen, Shea Lopez, and Jr Mens Amateur titlist Ben Bourgeois,
Pete Frieden is playing a big part in the East Coast’s growing impact on the
world of surfing.” –Contents
WORD OF MOUTH “There is no
doubt in my mind that [wakeboarding] is the next legit crossover for surfers,
right up there with skateboarding and snowboarding. Taking the rope, getting
behind a boat, and wailing on those hybrid shapes will pump you with enough
adrenalin to light you up for days.” –Hero Shot: Scott “Butchy”
Bouchard
MOST CLAIRVOYANT CLAIM “I’m just
wondering what the effect is gonna be on these kids who get everything before
they turn pro. I wonder how they’ll appreciate it when they get older and how
they’ll handle the pressure.” –Details: I Said! By Kelly Slater
MY, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED “ESM
received a visit this August from Keiko Yamamori, contributing writer for
Japan’s longboarding magazine, Nalu. Although Keiko is a student at Boston U.,
she was busy compiling info and photos for a 20-page feature on the Fla surf scene,
brightening the office and the rest of Central Florida for a week in her quest
to capture the state’s culture – or the nearest substitute.” –Northeast
Blahs
MY, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED PART 2 “Far from
the prying prognostications of surf reports, wave faxes, and the cult of the
Internet, the unlimited surfing resources of Atlantic Canada’s Nova Scotia,
Cape Breton Island, and Newfoundland, have mercifully remained misted in
obscurity.” –Canadian Mist
HOWEVER, SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE “Show more
no-name, lame, non-rippin’ dudes that really try hard but get no props.” “ESM constantly
strives to unveil unsung Right Coast surfers and though sponsors may be
optional, talent is required (we figure the staff here does a fine enough job
promoting shitty surfing out in the water). So if you wanna see more ‘no-name,
lame, non-rippin’ dudes’ go to your local beach.” –Intercourse/Discourse: Joe Mo Sez What?
BEST AD COPY “So, it is true what they say about the size of a man’s Sector.” –Sector 9 ad
SERIOUSLY? “Take
inspiration from the winner of Spyder Giveaway #1… Bellmore, New York’s Jordan
Slutsky, who ‘personally skinned, removed the flesh, and deboned the frog… and
put the bones in a weak water/bleach solution to free up any remaining tissue.
I then reconstructed the skeleton using crazy glue and model cement’ and sent
pictures of his frog skeleton riding a paper mache wave…” –Details:
And The Winner Is…
SERIOUSLY? PART 2 “As more
surfers have opened up to [wakeboarding’s] crossover potential, it won’t be
long before speedboats are surpassing longboards and fishes as the essential
summer equipment to maximize stoke.” –Wake Up Call! An ESM Crossover
Special
POLITICS AND SURFING DON'T MIX, RIGHT? “No matter
the result from the current [beach replenishment] project, or even if a new
proposal is accepted, there’s an important lesson here for every East Coast
surfer and coastal resident. Pay strong attention to the effects of these
efforts and remember the results. And the next time such a project comes along,
take action before protection efforts begin, so that a variety of approaches
are considered to find a viable solution that will benefit everyone.” –First
They Came For Monmouth. Then They Came For Me. By Matt Walker & Tim
Donnelly
NOW THAT’S WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT! “Blowing off
the same old ‘Interview With The Champ’ dreck, Eastern Surf – the only
mag in the world that has been chronicling the kid almost since Kelly Slater first
stepped on a surfboard – will feature a one-of-a-kind photo retrospective
of the most influential pro surfer ever.” –Coming Next Issue…
SURE WISH WE WERE THERE “Dewey Beach
Surf & Sport celebrated its 25th anniversary with a weekend of festivities
in July. Originally an 8’x12’ shack, the store is now one of Delaware’s finest
and a happy crowd developed for entertainment that included a 1/2 pipe show of amateur
and pro skaters… The food was unbelievable with Mallard breast, deer kielbasa,
conch chowder, deer chili, and wild turkey nuggets (don’t ask). Owner Harry
Wilson would only comment by saying, ‘Wait until you see what I have planned
for our 50th!’” –Mid-Atlantic Blahs
