The inaugural Stab High air-based event in Waco, Texas this past weekend proved that there’s something to be said for both aerial competition and events beyond WSL jurisdiction. @ilovetables (above) took the win at the event, taking home $25k in the process. For more, head to our site. Photo: @corey_wilson #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Nothing but ease. @craig__anderson sets up his a-frame line. Shot by @johnrespondek #SURFERmagazine

We sat down with Orange County logger @andynieblas to discuss style, spontaneity and and getting flipped off by his hero, Phil Edwards. For the full interview from our latest issue, follow our link in bio. Photo: @ridgebenben #SURFERmagazine

Is this Mick Fanning’s famous wave, “The Snake?” Or is it something even better? Tune in to our site this Tuesday to see two surfers score what must be one of the world’s best rights. Video: @inwaterwetrust // @antoniosilvasurfer //@nuno_diass #SURFERmagazine

As far as iconic surf photos go, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more beloved than @tomservaisjr’s shot of @curfuffle’s gorgeous cutback in Hawaii in 1991. For more on how this shot came to be and why it wasn’t a SURFER cover until just a few years ago, follow our link in bio for the latest episode of “Behind the Photo.” Video: @grantellis1 #SURFERmagazine

At the speedway with @japmate, somewhere in Oz. Video: @kaptainkirky. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: An OBX gem goes untouched during last week’s Hurricane Florence swell. Shot by @joncarterphotography #SURFERmagazine

Waking up for dawn patrol calls for two things: a hot cup of coffee and a warm sweater. Check out our new SURFER crew neck sweaters to keep all you early birds warm. Available in our @united_surf store. #SURFERgear

Photo of the Day: Golden hour nuggets at the end of the rainbow. @whitewaterwilly on the East Coast this week. Shot by @jaybelsky. #SURFERmagazine

Repost from our neighbors at @adventuresportsnetwork // Starting this year, September 20th will be annually recognized as “California Surfing Day.” It might not look like this today, but Californians, get out there and celebrate. Photo: @petertaras #SURFERmagazine