Team Challenge...

I think the last contest I surfed at Seaside Reef was in high school. It was the only school event I won in 4 years on the OHS team. It's definitely an awesome wave. Here are some photos of the contest. At this event I was on the Surf Ride Solana Beach team with three other riders. In addition to the SB SR team there was a Surf Ride Oceanside team. Neither team won the event, but had a blast trying. Congrats to Hansen the 2x Champs. Don't worry guys, you're going down next year!

Here is a photo of me getting pumped for my heat.

This Photo was taken of Seaside local and SR O'side's team member Taylor Clark discussing strategy with fellow team member Gabe Garcia.

The surf conditions were very challenging!

You can Look up more info on the contest at surfshopchallenge.com

RIP Sion

This post is to honor a fallen surfer. A man that pushed the limits of big wave surfing. I was never fortunate enough to have met Sion in person, but saw all of the unbelievable waves he was able to catch this winter. If you opened a surf magazine this year, I'm sure you've caught a glimpse of Sion charging a massive pipe barrel. His fatal drowning at mavericks may have taken his life, but his legacy will live on forever! May God comfort his family and give them peace. RIP Sion Milosky

SION MILOSKY FOREVER from WINDOWSEATpictures on Vimeo.

BIG rocK

Wow, what an awesome day at Big Rock. Upon arrival I went searching for a sport boulder I had heard about on MountainProject.com . When we found the rock it look really good. Great friction, features, and holds. I wanted the new guys to get the first shot at it, so Rex hopped on Kissed by the Sun 5.8 . Jon Went for the second attempt and had a tough time leading it. He came down and worked a route on TR that I sent. It was Praise the Rays 5.8 . After he figured out the crux moves it was smooth sailing to the top. After we all got a climb in on the Helios boulder we moved over to the main wall. Rex and I went for a multi-pitch climb while Jon produced some epic photographs.

Rex looking for something to grab on a bald face. There are very few holds on the lower portion of this climb.

Praise the Rays had a challenging crux move over the bulge. I had to pull off a balancing act with bad smears and small crimps.
Jon pushing over the crux.
This is a shot of Rex and me straight up the Trough 5.5 . All the water water streaks made for a slippery climb. To the left is my friend Marcio from Brazil, belaying up his friend Nate.
The four of us psyched to be he high in the sky.

Bars by Russell Spencer

This video was created from footage Russell gathered on the 24th of February. Russell is a friend of mine who has been filming and shooting photos of me for the past 11 years. His Talent has skyrocketed. You can check out other projects Russell has completed on his blog and website. photobyrusty.com or russellandrew.blogspot.com

Bars from Russell Spencer on Vimeo.

Pipe Dream

Pipe Dream from John Daniels on Vimeo.

This wave was one that stuck, not for a week or a month, but for years. I still remember it play by play in my mind like it happen yesterday. If you've surfed Pipeline, you've experienced a emotional roller coaster. One minute you're battling it out with a hundred guys trying to catch the next wave. The next minute you're going over the falls hoping your not going to break your neck. Sure enough, your alive, in one piece paddling out for more, but this next attempt is going to be a bit different then the last. The sight of the next set sends chills down your spine. Your heart is pounding, head is down and your committed to catching that wave. Next thing you know, your in it and ready for your quick-tight bottom turn into the barrel. Once you make the barrel you have to hold a straight line for the light at the end of the tunnel. When the light gets brighter and you come flying out with the spray on your back, it's that moment that sticks. That is why I surf. For that moment in time that is set apart from all the rest.