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Following the first release in 1996, Raw 2 hit the market one year later featuring action from the North Shore season. Mike Stewart, Toby and Ben Player, Spencer Skipper, Steve Mackenzie, Jay Reale and Lanson Ronquilio, amongst others, are the riders to watch. 

Another production from Tim Bonython

As praias reabrem a 6 de junho e com regras que vão fazer desta uma época balnear sui generis.

O plano de desconfinamento divulgado após a reunião de ontem do Conselho de Ministros prevê um distanciamento de 1,5 metros entre veraneantes, a proibição de desportos coletivos no areal, regras para toldos, colmos e barracas e uma sinalética sobre a ocupação da praia. Os utentes devem desinfectar as mãos regularmente. E é obrigatório fazerem-no na chegada à praia.

Na utilização do areal das praias durante a época balnear estão “interditas atividades desportivas com duas ou mais pessoas, exceto atividades náuticas, aulas de surf e desportos similares”.

Há concelhos do país que optaram por uma época balnear mais reduzida e tardia, como é o caso de Torres Vedras, que divulgou ontem que esta será de praticamente de dois meses, entre 27 de junho e 30 de agosto, apostando na saúde, segurança e sustentabilidade. 

Conheça as regras: 

Matias Diaz was born in Antofagasta, Chile, on October 5th, 1994. He started bodyboarding at age 7 with his three brothers who showed him the way to Tocopilla Beach. Waves were not always good, but he stayed motivated until he became one of the best bodyboarders in South America. He works as a lifeguard and now lives in Iquique, where some of the country’s best waves are located. Here’s the lowdown with the Chilean shredder: 

On episode 2 of the new web series you cross Australia. Tell us a little bit more of how things went Down Under? 

Well, I went to Australia in the first place to study English at the Burleigh Heads Language College supported by @myaussielife and to surf the incredible waves that I’ve always seen in the videos. But then I needed it to work to generate money, so I started working and was able to travel a little bit more, for example to Sydney and Indonesia. I worked on different jobs and was always well paid, so that lead me to save some money and I could buy my first camera (Sony a6500). I had a great time in Australia, I met incredible people, surfed amazing waves and spent really good times with good friends and my big brother.

After Indonesia and Australia, what can we expect in future episodes?

You can expect a very good chapter of Chile, but for the moment let’s wait and see how the quarantine situation evolve around here. 

How’s the situation at the moment in Chile with the coronavirus?

It is a little crazy since we have several people infected but all the people keep going out and doing a normal life. The government is not stopping the people to go to certain critical points in the city, but the maritime police is taking surfers and bodyboarders out of the water at any minute and almost making prisoners. 

I had a great time in Australia, I met incredible people, surfed amazing waves and spent really good times with good friends

What’s like your daily routine?

Well, before the pandemic my day to day basis was to get up early, to have a good breakfast and then go to work as a lifeguard. At my work site I have one hour and a half reserved to training, so I can do whatever I want between surf, bodyboarding, swimming, running and other activities. I work until 6pm or 8pm depending on the season. Last month I started to do Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at night and on Fridays and Saturdays I have university classes. On the days off I love spending good times with my family, my dog, with friends, bodyboarding, fishing, doing sports, etc.

Do you think we’ll be able to run a few events and find a World Champion for 2020?

I don’t think that will happen this year. But I hope God help us to get everything in the right track and be able to continue with the World Tour and also find a new world champion. 

Last question. What is your favourite board/model at Pride? 

My favorite Pride bodyboard is my pro model #timelessXdiaz, 41,5”, 50/50 rails, PP core with 1 stringer, mesh, nose bulbs and contour deck. I simply love it.  

Find the episode 1 HERE
And below you may find the episode 2: 

The team at Bodyboard Center tested some of the best bodyboarding fins & bodysurfing swimfins models on the market and we love it. They have used different criteria such as power, stiffness, foot pocket comfort, muscular demand and the most appropriate styles for each swim fin. Read the considerations on the 12 models tested.

Stealth S1

A true classic in the industry. You don’t want to change if you’re used to it. Good power, stiffness and also a great foot pocket comfort. A model that can be used in every style of riding. 

Strong points: power and stiffness.

Stealth S2

Another classic from Stealth Fins introducing a straight cut. They’re slightly stiffer and also have an improved drainage system. Can be used in every style of riding but more appropriate to prone. 

Strong points: power and stiffness.

Stealth S3

Similar to the S1 model but comes with an improved foot pocket drainage system. Awesome power and stiffness, for every style of riding. 

Strong points: power and stiffness.

Stealth S4

A very appreciated remake from the old Redleys Fins offering amazing power and finesse. These are all around fins.  

Strong points: power and stiffness.

Vulcan V1

The Vulcan Fins V1 are for prone riders and they provide the more comfortable and ergonomically designed swim fins (based on an original mould). They incorporate 40% of recycled rubber in order to reduce the impact on rainforests and biodiversity. 

Strong points: the foot pocket comfort with 10 out of 10 points.

Vulcan V2

The V2 are built with 3 different densities of rubbers which allow this model to be stiffer, more powerful while still being one of the most comfortable. 

Strong points: the foot pocket comfort.

Vulcan V3 Black

The V3 model presents a straight cut. The black limited edition comes with a neoprene piece inserted in the foot pocket to provide the best comfort/power ratio on the market.

Strong points: the foot pocket comfort (10 out of 10 points).

Vulcan V3 PLC

The V3 have been developed in order to fulfill PLC needs in big surf and other bodyboarders who surf regulary. 

Strong points: great stiffness and power.

Dafin

These are used by Hawaiian lifeguards, most of water photographers and bodysurfers all over the World.

Strong points: power and the foot pocket comfort.

Kick Fins

A swim fin developed for Dropknee lovers with a unique style.

Strong points: the foot pocket comfort.

Orca Swimfins

Great for all styles, made with 40% of recycled rubber and presenting the best quality/price/power ration on the market. Their kick is amazing. 

Strong points: the power.

Hubboards Air Hubb

Designed & tested by Mr. Jeff Hubbard on the North Shore. This means high performance rubbers that feel lightweight on your feet and float well in the water.

Strong points: a perfect combination of comfort and power.

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Get to read more or ask for more information HERE.

Watch Matias Diaz was on his own mission, scoring pumping waves at bodyboarding most famous Indo peaks. South Sumatra’s many breaks and Watu Karung are on the menu. Safe to say Matias scored and got his rev’s out of the bowl dialled in on both lefts and rights. 

Below you may find the leftovers clip.  

Filmed by Nicolás Díaz, Mirko bakulic, Felipe Concha, Mauro Vivanco, Cristian Peralta, Jefri Prapto Hostal, Matt Van, PJ Tartak & Marisol Pesquera 

Edited by The Noria Film