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March '11Timber Trim –
It's pretty old news now, but timber is back in a big way. More and more people are mixing up their fibreglass quiver with a bit of wood, whether that's a hollow toothpick, an alaia or even a paipo or belly board. We've got the blanks, we've got the planks. Here's a bit about what they do and why they earn the place on the racks.
P's & Q's –
The lineup can be the most tranquil place but, just as easily, it can develop a hostility with the slightest exchange and ruin everyone's day. Surf etiquette has been becoming a little illusive of late. So wise up and spread the love...
Nic's Tricks –
Nic Jones is the name of tomorrow, today. He's ripped his way onto the Kiwi tour, smashing round one and soon to be heading back over for second helpings. The junior is taking on the Opens with aplomb and, at only 16, is giving his senior peers a solid run for their money |
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January '11Sidewalk Surfing –
I once went to the doctor complaining of a gammy wrist. I explained I had been skateboarding with my son and had tweaked it somehow. Referring back to my records, the doctor looked up with a grin and said, "You're a little old to be skateboarding aren't you?!"
Well, to hell with the quacks - you're NEVER too old!
Take Your Pick –
With a swathe of options out there, it can be hard knowing which way to go when selecting your next board. With a quiver of demos, we offer a 'try-before-you-buy' deal, but here we provide a check list of things to help you pick a stick that's going to give you what you need.
What It Takes –
Around 80 years' combined experience goes into our boards, and that is what sets them apart. The Silver Fox, Peter White has 45 years under his belt and ensures that his team have the experience to maintain the quality he demands. Here's what it takes to be a Team CM craftsman. |
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December '10Oddballs –
Yeah sure, we have our tried and tested stock boards, popular models that will continue to fill our shelves through their oft-proven popularity. But every now and then, we like to get just a little…different.
It's A Fin Thing –
One board, many fins…what will happen?
One of our subscribers by the moniker of Glen has posed that question and we aim to help him out.
N-Zed Kelly –
Kelly Ryan has been representing ‘over there’ for fifteen big years. In that time he’s gone through many a change, but the boards under his feet have remained ever sure. |
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November '10Pre-Loved –
Trade-ins, cash-outs, upgrades…whatever they may be, people offload all manner of boards on us for resale. It's a gold-mine-field out there!
I Smell Resin –
Laminating, sanding and finishing, we take you through the stages of glassing, following on from last month's foam-mowing 101…
Private Chambers –
Dan Chambers is one Sunny-Coaster doing it different. The area is known for its alternative, mellow, logging and fishing surf community. But Dan is taking it progressive, ripping it up like the next Kelly Fanningson… |
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October '10Trimming –
The blank, that is, not on a wave...CM by name, not by nature, our shortboards are every bit as credible as the boards for which we have become renowned. Here're just two of the range.
To The Backyard! –
Why we're doing this we have no idea, but here's a step by step of shaping your own board. Please note the omitted preliminary step:
"Gain 20 years' shaping experience"!
Artistic Flair –
We've been backing the good work of Kiwi Daryn McBride, in and out of the water, for some time now. In lieu of a full profile, here's a bit about what he is up to of late. |
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July '10The Homecoming –
Representing the CM Brand on a cross-continent extravaganza, our team are back on Terra Australis & filling us in on their travels.
Migrations –
Preparation is everything. We've taught you how to pack, now here's how to plan your trip O/S to reduce your Nurofen consumption.
Zac Attack! -
One of our most junior team riders, Zac Southgate-Smith is a mix-up of thrashing grom and stylemaster - and he's on the road to the big time. |
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June '10Flying Mammals or Burrowing Marsupials? –
Inspired by neither, our newest quiver addition combines both in a name that is as perplexing and inexplicable as it is curiously apt.
Oucheys & Boo-Boos –
Water may be a soft medium, but our sport isn’t without its dangers. Get a rude awakening to some of them and know what to do when they strike.
The Winter Of Our Content -
He’s making ripples on this side of the Tasman, but on that sheep-plagued isle on the distant shore, Jackson Winter has decimated the local circuit. |
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April '10The Medallists –
Firsts, finalists and personal bests, the Classic Mal team stood their ground and pulled some magic out of the hat against some of the world’s toughest opponents.
Mother Ocean –
She can be a fickle mistress. When she smiles, it’s big and wide, but she can be merciless when her fury’s flying. Spot the warning signs, the good times, the forecasts and the choice spots.
Ever Patient -
Mitch Surman has been bumped twice now, poor fella. He’s been doing a cracking job over the last few weeks so, as well as the comp rundown we finally bring you Mitch Surman, in black and white. |
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March '10New Recruits –
Classic Malibu has a couple of new inductees – meet the latest additions to our quiver.
Calling a Spray a Spray –
If you’re in the market for a new board, don’t settle for a generic, monotone board with less personality as John Howard. Be individual – get an original work of art.
Home Brewer -
We’ve postponed our profile on team rider, Mitch Surman, to bring you a special guest shaper profile on a living legend, Dick Brewer – with us to shape some very special boards during the Noosa Festival. |
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February '10Take It Easy –
Mid Length boards have a rep as learner boards with no performance. We’re putting a stop to the rumours.
For Your Viewing Pleasure –
When the winds are a-howlin’ and the swell ain’t a-pumpin’ it doesn’t mean you want to end the stoke. Here are a bunch of DVDs to keep the froth flowing…
The Only Good Thai Export? -
Liao Chih Wei came to us begging for work…now we’re begging him to stay. Meet our new polisher. |
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December '09Roving Report –
Performance boards can be lightly glassed but you get compressions. Thin out the stringer and you risk snapping. Finally the compromise is here…
Accessorise –
Bags, leggies and the myriad bits and pieces boggle the mind. We cut to the chase on your surf accessories.
Artiste Extraordinaire -
Kathryn Hughes is changing the face of surfing one board at a time…and mounting quite a portfolio of comp results as she goes… |
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September '09The Mix-Up –
It’s all too easy to churn out the same boards over and over; expertly shaped but lacking in pizzazz. This month we throw a couple of newies out there to keep you on your toes.
A Rose By Any Other Name –
When it comes down to it, colour and artwork make about as much difference to a board as the rider’s choice of sunscreen. But when you’re customing your own stick, you want it your way. Here’s how we go about getting hues and tones onto our product.
The Jester -
There’s nothing more alluring to a surfer than a brand new board with the gleaming sheen of a fresh polish. Jesse Watson is our man in-house who hammers out the ripples, unscuffs the scratches and buffs ‘til his forearms bulge. |
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July '09All Aboard –
SUPs are here to stay. Classic Malibu is now producing a range of SUPs to suit any taste.
Rug Up –
It’s a vital part of winter surfing, but there’s a lot more to the humble wetsuit than a few sheets of rubber…
White On White -
Classic Malibu is a family business through and through. This month we spotlight White Jr, Brett. |
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June '09Retros –
There is a lot of fun to be had out of retro boards, but there’s nothing old about them…
Heading O/S –
Travelling with surf equipment and readying yourself for a wave-hunting sojourn is a fine art. We give you some key tips to making it flow smoother.
A Resin To Live -
Another of our resident Pomgolians is Jake Bowrey; resin whizz and tormented soul… |
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May '09Retros –
There is a lot of fun to be had out of retro boards, but there’s nothing old about them…
DIY Dings –
Cheap and simpler than you’d think, we’ll help you patch holes, seal cracks and even reset plugs…
The Caloundra Kid -
Sunny-Coaster, Justin Healey, is the man of the moment. A first and a third at the Noosa Festival followed up by a first and a second at the following week’s Malfunction in Kingscliff has made Justin one of the most talked about amateurs on the circuit. |
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April '09Angling –
Fish are the board of the moment right now, coming in a whole range of sizes and styles. Ultra-versatile and heaps of fun, we introduce you to our range.
Mad Wax – It’s one of the simplest components of our pastime… and one of the most underrated.
Feminine Touch -
Bondi-based surfer, Claire Norman, is a credit to the brand of Classic Malibu. Representing in the women’s divisions across Australasia, Claire’s profile on the up and up. |
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March '09Built To Perform –
Who says longboards are for pension-collectors & beginners? These are the high end of performance 9-pluses, every bit as racy as your average 6’0”, 18 ½”, 2 ½”…
Core Blimey – More about boards – this time we go subcutaneous, looking at what’s under the skin of boards.
Vive le Français -
Benoit is our jack-of-all-trades, and pretty masterful at them all too. Fitting fins, sanding and polishing and nursing your battered boards back to health, the Frenchman is a man we can do without… |
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February '09Loggin’ –
They may hark back to the days before many of us took our first steps on a board, but logs are here to stay… and sometimes the only tool for the job…
Fins pt. 2 – We continue our look at fins, this time focussing on quantity, from single skegs to quads and more…
Transplant -
Neil Randall is CM’s retro board guru, with knowledge the depth of the ocean on all things pre-‘80s. We demythtify the Pommie shaper… |
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January '09Mid Lengths –
The perfect choice for when long’s too long and short’s too short.
The Gift From The Fishes –
Fins can often prove the make or break of a board – so which if the right one for you?
GT ‘09–
One of Australia’s most explosive surfers, we see what Grant Thomas is planning for the coming year. |
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December '08Start ‘em Young –
Making the right choice for your grommets
Shape Of Things To Come –
Concave, fliers, rocker… what does it all mean?
Jai’s Life –
What’s happening in the world of Classic Malibu’s stylemaster, Jai Lee? |
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November ’08In With The New –
New designs for the Classic Malibu quiver
Meet Your Maker –
CM head shaper, Peter White, gives us his story
All About Glass –
Tints, pigments, sprays: what’s the difference? |
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