Dagdraumar

Posted By Roo / September, 9, 2011 / 0 comments

Allan Wilson’s new piece for the 2011 Relentless Short Stories entry, Titled ‘Dagdraumer’ meaning Daydreamer in Icelandic. Willy has worked mainly with body boarder Jack Johns but the film does feature a few other body boarders including Mitch Rawlins & Tom Gillespie. He’s created a visually stunning short, which blends & contrasts the beauty of…

Volcom Cloverfish VQS, Portrush

Posted By Roo / September, 3, 2011 / 0 comments

Better late than never, here’s a few shots from the Volcom VQS event which was held in typical Portrush conditions last week. I have to say from my experience of Irish surf contests, this was by far the best run event I have been to, and this seemed to be the same feeling coming across…

Awesome Remote Heli Footage at Teahupoo

Posted By Roo / August, 24, 2011 / 2 comments

Awesome video Billabong  just released from Teahupoo. Would love to find out more about how it was shot, i.e what camera & remote control chopper were used. Was thinking for the size issue to attach it to the chopper it would  most likely be a GoPro HD, but not quite sure. Anyway, thought the footage was…

Billabong Pro Tahiti 2011 Water Patrol

Posted By Roo / August, 16, 2011 / 0 comments

Just returned from Co.Clare after a great weekend completing Glyn Ovens Water Safety International PWC Tow Surf Rescue Operator Course. Many thanks must go to Glyn for running the course & Peter Conroy for his great hospitality. All who took part learnt so much about the rescue and pickup techniques, PWC’s & what they’re capable…