34.5

On the cover: Maverick’s, as seen from the penthouse. Jojo Roper clears the descent, while his fellow punchers await—and scramble for—what follows. Photograph by Fred Pompermayer. 

In this issue, we chase an Eddie-worthy swell from Hawaii to California, roll with an eight-time world champion at a career crossroads, and navigate the mores of Pacific Rim fixers. We also delve into the decade-spanning photo file of a Big Island-based shooter, study Caribbean and New England-infused impressionism, view a portrait study of foam mowers, and more. Pick up a copy of 34.5 for the full ride. 

Features

Page 16

BOURBON ISLAND

A recollection of somewhat artful, mostly lucky dodging.

Words by Craig Jarvis | Illustration by Gabriel Carr

Page 24

INTERVIEW: OUT THERE EVERYWHERE

Dylan Graves on isolated surf cultures, weird wave criteria, and his motivation to keep searching.

By Whitman Bedwell | Illustration by Andrea Ventura

Page 32

THE BOSSES OF SOUTHERN JAPAN

Stipulations, local heavies, and rivermouth tubes in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Words by Cliff Kapono | Photo by U-Ske

Page 46

FIRE, ICE, AND THE STILLNESS BETWEEN

From La Jolla to Kona—by way of the globe—with Kirk Lee Aeder.

Words by Beau Flemister | Photo by Kirk Lee Aeder

Page 60

THE PUNCTURE-KIT KID

Stephanie Gilmore at the crossroads.

By Jamie Brisick | Photo by Be Ryder

Page 76

THE JAWS × MAVS CIRCUIT

The six-day run of swell documented by Fred Pompermayer at Jaws and Maverick’s was an endurance event unlike anything the veteran shooter has witnessed in his two decades of chasing surf from Hawaii to the West Coast.

Words and photos by Fred Pompermayer

Page 88

ECONOMY OF LINE

On the move in Vacationland with the nomadic, New England–bred artist and surfer Ty Williams.

Words by Matthew B. Shaw | Artwork by Ty Williams

Page 96

PORTFOLIO: KALANI CUMMINS

The interim moments and on-the-fly angles of the California shooter.

Introduction by David Zimmerle | Photo by Kalani Cummins

Page 112

THE SHAPERS PROJECT

An extended look into Steve Baccon’s ongoing photo series of surfing’s master craftsmen.

Introduction by Derek Rielly | Photo by Steve Baccon

Page 128

UNDERCURRENTS

How a surfer muraled the walls of Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios, Shane Dorian on Andy Irons, Maurice Cole on being Ross Clark-Jones’ tow partner, and more.

Photo by Ron Stoner

Purist surf energy from Page One to close-of-book, delivered directly to your door.

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