It’s a landslide victory for Team Philippines! Our own Filipino skimboarders stoked at the Penang 6th International Skimboarding Competition taking on the podium. First place went to Bayogyog, the skimboarder from Mati, Davao who caught nationwide attention when he jumped over a small boat with his skimboard. Click here to watch the Cut the Crap! [...]
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The Vans Surf lineup has always filled the lifestyle footwear brand’s niche of wearable and beach-ready shoe options. Vans furthers its organic roots with the introduction of a few new iterations to the Surf Siders by offering the collection in a multitude of colorways, with special canvas, and Eco-friendly materials. Making use of a range [...]
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You know us here at LokalSoul, we are big fans of Philippine Skimboarding. Check highlights and scenes of the recent National Skimboarding Competition down beautiful Mercedes, Camarines Norte. chill. video by wonasolutions We had a chat with Ian Olmedo of the Alon Skimboarding Club and she has this to say about their experience: “Last August [...]
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Pacific Kaos – the most awaited competition down Camarines Norte – is back BIGGER than ever. FINAL ITINERARY FOR THIRD PACIFIC KAOS Day 1 (August 29, 2012: Wednesday) I. Registration last day(Bagasbas Park) — 9AM – 5PM II. Surf Clinic (Bagasbas Shore) — 9AM – 5PM III. Orientation for All Participant (Bagasbas Park) — 7PM [...]
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Because there is no flooding the Filipino spirit. *photo and list compiled by the Office of the President as seen on their website here. reposted with permission. Pilipinas Natin Operation Walang Iwanan Relief Operation We are in need of volunteers for repacking of relief goods in DAR (Department of Agrarian Reform) Gate 1, Quezon City [...]
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by Ricky Santillan As my photos will show I have gone through a “massive” change. In fact, I have lost over 40 pounds since I started surfing a little over 2 years ago. And I still plan to get leaner as I surf some more. However, I cannot attribute the fat loss to surfing alone. [...]
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by Edeliza Virata Insatiable. A wise friend once said that we human beings are forever insatiable. We are never content, never satisfied, always looking for something more, something different, something better, or something we don’t have. We are nomads with an intolerant desire. It is this desire that keeps us curious and explorative. It is [...]
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La Union surfer Ronnie “Poks” Esquivel has recently passed away due to deteriorating health conditions. News of his passing swept across the nation and even overseas to people who got inspired by this one legged surfer who did more with what life has given him. Heartfelt grievances and tributes echoed thru the Social Media – [...]
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Kinda lost for words here. Never knew Poks that well except that he has inspired many of us. So here’s one more time watching Poks surf. One more time to remind us that there are no limits. *video by Stoked Inc., a long time sponsor of Poks Esquivel.
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So it was just another rainy day yesterday in Manila and we were so bored to death. When you haven’t surfed for a while the least you could do is skate. But of course being it’s the wet season in the Philippines, all you could do is just stay home and get fat while watching [...]
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After the very controversial Pacquiao fight decision, Filipino sports fan seem to be walking with a dark cloud over their heads. But, don’t worry, here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo) as Aloha Boardsports teamriders represented the Philippines and took home wins in two recent international boardsport events recently held in China and Indonesia. [...]
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Highly Influential Once upon a time I was in La Union – hardly paddling out against heavy white water – when I saw Ian Saguan took off at the peak of a huge wave, lined up his log, cross stepped and reached the nose and did a classic hang five with his toes extending. It [...]
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the title says it all Video by Mark Mabanag – that guy from Manila who surfs harder than most and apparently has the skills to push Philippine surfing further. Also, we think he should make a surf film. Hope to see more videos of Mark. And hope to see more people out there making surf [...]
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Here’s something to look forward to this weekend, coz you know good Longboarding is in La Union: “La Union is known to be the home of the best longboarders in the Philippines. From progressive to classic stylists, you can find most of them here. In an effort to promote longboard surfing amongst the next generation, we’re [...]
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continued from Part 1 And what a day Day 1 was. Got to surf, got to check out the festival, got to meet the locals, got to eat good Bicol food and got to chill at the Reggae fest. Daet’s a lot of fun. I didn’t drink a lot during the Reggae fest – a [...]
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Save the last wave of summer… and welcome the first waves of the Monsoon season. The title for the 6th Nasugbu Skim, Surf, Push Race Competition and Reggae Fest couldn’t be more appropriate. Head down to Batangas for a festival to celebrate the early arrival of the South swell in Philippines! When: May 25-27 Where: Margot Beach [...]
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It’s too hard to find the words to entice you dear readers to watch this video after seeing it. My jaw dropped and I’m kinda stupefied. Bayogyog, a skimboarder from the land of high flying skimmers aka Mati in Davao Oriental, jumped over a banca with his skimboard and did a little flip on the [...]
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Been meaning to surf in Daet for the longest time. All my friends have been there but I don’t know, for some reason all my plans to head down south to Camarines Norte didn’t push thru. And one place I also badly wanted to visit there is the Calaguas Islands. Been seeing pictures and hearing [...]
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Nilvie being celebrated after her win – photo by Lu Ganda Ali Sumaylo 19 year old Siargao local Nilbie Blancada took down Australian past world tour surfer Kim Wooldridge today in a tightly contested 30 minute final to the delight and cheers of the excited Filipino spectators gathered in the iconic Cloud 9 tower. On [...]
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Noel “Engineer” Tolentino | one of the early Baler surfers Here’s an analogy. If Baler is Hawaii, then the “Classics” are the Gerry Lopez and the Derek Ho’s of the surfing community. Sure, there’s the John John Florence and the Jamie O’Brien’s of today, but without these group of surf pioneers it’ll be difficult to [...]
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The Golden Week, Philippines (GWPH) is a yearly TENT/CAMPING tourism project in support of positive developments for San Jose Beach, Talisay, Camarines Norte, Philippines. This is done with the aid of different subculture lifestyles with Surfing at San Jose Beach as the starting point. It also features Skimboarding, Downhill skating, and street skating among [...]
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UPDATED FAQ’s on Bagasbas Beach How do we get there? Which is better, to take a public transporation or take our own cars? Frankly, we feel it’s too long for a drive and we’d rather sit back and relax. Is there a public transpo that we can take from Manila? If so, where and how [...]
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Thanks to Hurley Philippines, we were able to try the Hurley Phantom 60 during our surf trip last weekend at San Antonio, Zambales. It was a perfect time to test the multi awarded Phantom series because as you know conditions in Zambales are always changing. The sun may be out in the morning but rain [...]
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Mark Cristino is a sports photographer from Manila who is no stranger to the surf and skate scene. He is part of the awesome Blunt Magazine and can be regularly seen at surf spots with his huge lens capturing rad moments of the day’s session. Last month, Mark was able to be part of the [...]
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