Surfing on Vice

HI Shredability

Typhoon Surfers

California-based pro surfer Alek Parker travels the world in search of monster waves caused by hurricanes. He recently visited Japan to catch the big waves that only happen once a year during typhoon season, and we followed him around with a camera. Full story

Taji's Mahal

Taji's Mahal - Costa Rican Roll

For this week's Mahal, I decided to get our last roll of film from Costa Rica developed to reminisce about the fun times we shared with my aunt and her friend Hitch last month. I think it's safe to say that Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world. Here's what all of the sur… Full story

Hi Shredability - Mavericks

The breaks at Mavericks are big. Like, real big. Because the waves are so beyond anything else, riding them—living with them—requires a bit more out of a surfer than putting on a wetsuit every now and then or waking up two hours early on Saturdays during the winter. Full story

HI Shredability

Mavericks

Here's the triumphant return of 'Hi Shredability.' Tyler Manson headed out to Santa Cruz and spoke with some locals who have surfed the legendary Mavericks break. He interviewed six surfers, including big-wave champion Darryl "Flea" Virostko, about the first time they heard of th… Full story

The Cute Show

Surfing Dogs!

We all love dogs. But here at 'The Cute Show,' we REALLY love dogs. When you add in the fact that these dogs can surf... well, our cold little VICE hearts just about broke during this shoot. So please enjoy one of the most talent-filled episodes of the 'Really-Fucking-Cute Show,'… Full story

The Great Firewall

Surfing the Chinese Inter-Not!

When I was lined up waiting to cross the Macao border into China for the first time, I was honestly scared. Full story