"Shane Dorian prepares to pull in at Backdoor, with his sights set on the obstacle course of water photographers and their camera housings dotting his projected path."

The true story behind the popular, commodified phrase that attempts to characterize Eddie Aikau-- ""Eddie would go""-- is accurately explained by Carlos Andrade.

"The surf journalism, professional surfing and surfwear mogulling that Michael Peterson has done successfully over his stylish career are explored in this article that traces the roots of Michael Peterson's creation and management of Gotcha and More Core Division. There's also a discussion of the glories of his Backside Attack, for the Pipeline history buffs amongst you."

"The confrontational and provocative works of the talented surfer and artist Ashley Bickerton expose the intersection of Western and Eastern cultures, often where surf (and other worldly pleasures) is highly-sought."