NEWS FEBRUARY 2008

28/02/08

Are you interested in Graphic Design, Film, Art, Illustration, Web Design, Photography, Visual Effects, Animation, Graffiti or anything creative for that matter? If so, Semi-Permanent is for you!

So, what is Semi-Permanent? To put it simply Semi-Permanent is a design event. It consists of a conference and side events which include exhibitions, competitions, workshops and parties.

The event is organised by Murray Bell and Design Is Kinky, the same studio that makes Movement Magazine look so damn nice, so you know it's gonna be good!

Originally held in Sydney, Semi-Permanent has expanded the event to include dates in Perth, Brisbane, and Auckland in 2008.

To find out more about Semi-Permanent, buy tickets, or just generally have a sniff at what the guys that bring you Movement are up to, go here.

25/02/08

Riptide's esteemed Guest Editor for 162, Dave Winchester, whips through a tight air reverse on the West Coast on the cover.

Is bodyboarding driving you insane? Riptide's Tim Leeson speculates on why bodyboarders and the waves they're tackling just keep getting more and more nuts!

In keeping with the Winny theme for issue 162, Riptide probed the newly-found family man on his transition from happy-go-lucky party guy to fully-fledged father.

Have a flick through Riptide's photo feature on how to enjoy yourself when the waves friggan suck on The Rock.

Read your way through Brendan Newton's absolutely uncanny recount of how he came to be completely stoned at the Stern!

Ryan Mattick, Thom Robinson and Frenchy Pierre-Louis Costes team up with Lucky Squirrel Club Director Allan Wilson and Mickey Smith on a search for Irish pits, pints of black ale and the elusive four-leafed clover.

22/02/08
With conditions resembling the waves of his hometown on Queensland's Sunshine Coast rather than the Banzai Pipeline, Novy has continued his fine form and progressed to the Semi Finals of the IBA Pipeline Pro 2008 with Hugo Pinheiro, Ben Player, Pierre-Louise Costes, Paulo Barcellos, Guilherme Tamega, Jeff Hubbard, and Uri Valadao.

Check back for more updates throughout the day. In the meantime, hit the official IBA Pipeline Pro 2008 website now for the live webcast and results!

The final day of competition of the IBA Pipeline Pro 2008 is currently underway in Hawaii. UNITE. Team Rider Michael Novy is through to the Quarter Finals along with the likes of Ben Player, Pierre-Louise Costes, Dallas Singer, Kainoa McGee, Jeff Hubbard, and Andre Botha.

21/02/08

"While Hawaii failed to gift wrap its usual brand of high-grade goods it did deliver a sample worth of a spread. Stewart monstering Pipe, Mason's dk flair and a few more worthy samples get a run.

"In the same corner, just a couple of islands over, Skipp and Hubb scored a few fine days at Ledges, where their respective styles shone through. Hubb spent most of the day floating above the lip while Skipp took to forcefully removing chunks of the ocean.

"We also document last year's world tour, showcasing each event and the overall winner, Ben Player.

"Amongst the usual wares is a 17-year-old charger from the west, Nugget Purcell sharing a few tales of adventure and a Tungsten photo spread."

Movement 22 on shelves now. If want a sneak peak here is the teaser.

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