Australia Day meets Kneeboard Week… Forgotten performance pushers of the surfing world, kneeboarders have long been edged to the outskirts of surf culture. In isolation they’ve been blowing up for years despite snickers and jeers. In this episode of InnerViews we catch up with the modern heart of the kneeboard movement in the lonely industrial town of Wollongong as a steadfast few quietly kneel their way through futuristic lines…

For more kneeboard action and culture: legless.tv

For more amazing surfing imagery past and present check out Tim Bonython: surfingvisions.com/

Directed by Cyrus Sutton

Featuring:
Chayne and Troy Simpson
Steen Barnes
Albert Munoz

Music:
“Advice”
Tijuana Panthers

A pro snowboarder living in Salt Lake City, Forrest is originally a surfer from Southern California whose proclivity towards exploring new frontiers has led him to embrace “splitboarding,” a type of snowboard that splits apart and allows for deep exploration into snowy terrain free of lifts and lines. In this episode of Korduroy.tv’s InnerViews learn how the experience of finding fresh tracks in the mountains has taught Forrest broader life lessons that affect his outlook wherever he chooses to shred.

Camera/Edit
Erik Derman

Snowboard Footage Courtesy of Teton Gravity Research

Music
“The Asshole on the Back of the Bus”
by Captain Rhino

Andrew Kidman is perhaps surfing’s greatest Renaissance man. Wikipedia defines this as “a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas.” With his skills in music, writing, painting, photography, surfboard shaping and filmmaking, Kidman is perhaps our greatest inspiration here at Korduroy.

Last year Cyrus sat down with Andrew to record a song from his new album “Windy Hills” and discuss his views on surfing. The resulting collage of music, words and footage from Mick Waters circa 2002-2004 is a real treat to watch and is one of our favorites episodes to date.

Camera:
Mick Waters
Cyrus Sutton

Edit:
Cyrus Sutton
Erik Derman

To learn more about Andrew and support his music, films and art check out – andrewkidman.com

© Korduroy 2011

Holly Beck began surfing at the age of 15 and never looked back. With an NSSA title under her belt and years of traveling on the WQS as one of the top surfers in the world, Holly has hung up the contest jersey for a more simple and purposeful life.  Setting up shop in Central America on a remote piece of land just steps from perfect waves, she has begun to carve out her own ideal lifestyle, running surf and yoga retreats, empowering women to take a little adventure and step out of the mundane. We caught up with Holly during our recent trip to El Salvador to find out a bit more about how she decided to change her path and what she is working on creating down south.

For more on Holly’s retreats in Central America check out her website at http://surfwithhollybeck.com/ or stay up to date with her adventures at http://hollybeckadventures.com/ and http://hipehabitat.com/

Camera:
Reis Paluso
Morgan Hoesterrey

Edit:
Erik Derman

Music:
“Fish Sauce”
Shawn Lee & Clutchy Hopkins

Christian Beamish is a well-educated California waterman who’s devoted himself to many of surfing’s classical disciplines. While many of his Orange County contemporaries are in cubicles, Christian’s taking his hand-built 18 footer for a sail or unearthing old templates and sculpting them into newly functional surfboards. Tune in as this episode of InnerViews uncovers Christian’s background and his opinions on modern society.

Special Thanks Patrick Trefz

Camera/Edit
Erik Derman

Archival Footage from the surf film “Idiosyncrasies”

Guest Appearance by Joni Sternbach

© Korduroy 2011

Ryan Heywood grew up on Australia’s NSW Central Coast. It was in this historically rich surf environment where his infatuation with nature and the ocean spawned. His forays into photography were founded in high school where a natural ability to burn beautiful moments to film formed. At 20 he started to work commercially as a photographer, allowing him time to experiment with the various tools that accompany image art. Medium format cameras, 35mm SLR’s, Polaroid’s, water housings and skateboards all became essential tools to his unique vision. Having successful solo shows in both Australia and the US, Ryan consistently shoots editorial and advertising for surf industry heavyweights while creating visual diaries and steering his online bodysurfing magazine. In this episode of InnerViews, we visit Ryan’s studio and discuss photographic inspiration, celluloid expression and his fondness of capturing those sacred moments.

For More of Ryan’s Work:
Web – ryanheywood.com/​
Agency – nouvellevaguela.com/​
Bodysurf Magazine – bodysurf.com.au/​

Camera/Edit
Cyrus Sutton
Erik Derman

Music
“Peeking at Sunset”
by The Red Fox Tails
theredfoxtails.com

©Korduroy.tv 2011

When the rare California summer swell roars across the pacific, there’s only a handful of surfers who consistently charge the resulting waves of consequence. Jojo Roper is one of these surfers. Jojo’s father, Joe Roper is a San Diego legend who spent decades dividing his time between fixing dings at his own shop and riding for Gordon and Smith as a surfer/skater. Recognized for his tuberiding ability in Hawaii, he was invited to the Pipeline Masters in 1983 and 84. Joe’s son Jojo has been a staple on the club contest scene for years, styling for Windansea Surf Club as grom on all kinds of surfboards. In the past few years Jojo has taken after his old man and when he’s not fixing dings with Joe and crew, he’s hunting down the heaviest tubes he can find.

Camera/Edit
Erik Derman

Honing his chops on the long perfect points of Noosa Heads, Australia, Matt has become one of the world’s best underground loggers. In this episode of Korduroy’s InnerViews, we take a look at Matt’s life down under.

Camera/Edit:
Cyrus Sutton
Erik Derman

Music:
“Faith Keep Rolling”
Orgone
Courtesy of Ubiquity Records

We stumbled upon Shane doing ding repair in Bylesy’s used surfboard shop outside Byron Bay. After defeating Kelly Slater at the Coke Classic at Narrabeen in 1992, Shane Herring was proclaimed the greatest Australian surfer since Michael Peterson. But cover shots, a six-figure salary and endless parties eventually undid the focus and determination of this rising star. In a post Andy Irons world, Shane’s story serves as a cautionary tale for up-and-coming surfers regarding the dangerous effects fame and money can have on fragile young egos. While not retired in a mansion, Shane now seems to have  found inner peace. And over a cigarette and bottle of wine, shares some of his struggles and lessons learned in the world of surf stardom in this episode of Korduroy’s InnerViews.

Camera/Edit:
Cyrus Sutton
Erik Derman

Surf Footage by Chris Bystrom from Oz on Fire Vol. 1 NSW – 1991
Check out more of his epic footage at www.chrisbystrom.com

Experiencing the North Shore of Oahu for the first time was all Derek Dunfee needed to spur his quest for bigger waves. He has since committed himself by training hard, maintaining a positive attitude and putting himself on the line whenever the swell models blink brightest. Now Derek is a world-renowned big wave surfer, winning an XXL Monster Paddle award in 2009 and following it up with the 2010 Surfer Poll Worst Wipeout award for a beastly fall on a mountain-sided wave at Mavericks. In this episode of InnerViews, we look at Derek’s big wave exploits as well as discover his passion for photography and filmmaking.  From navigating huge tubes to experimenting with various cameras, this episode has it all and it’s not one you’ll want to miss.

For more on Derek, visit his website at http://www.derekdunfee.com

Camera/Edit:
Erik Derman

Timelapse:
Derek Dunfee

Additional Footage:
Matt Shuster

Music:
“Bei’s Bossa”
Shawn Lee & Bei Bei
ubiquityrecords.com