Big stories. It’s what we chase, it’s what we like to think defines this stinking magazine. First, we gave you the Angle of God – Taj Burrow’s world-first air sequences shot from a chopper.
This issue, Stab plays host to the two most talked-about men in surfing, Koby Abberton and Bruce Irons. One, shouldering as much expectation for his debut year on tour as Slater did in ‘92; the other facing jail as an accessory to murder. Both, the best of friends. We figured it’d be real interesting to leave the questions at home, join ‘em for dinner, roll tapes, see what gets spat out. Koby and Bruce didn’t disappoint. ...MORE
The Old Man and the Weed
A graphic account of a man who’s lost his love of surfing, even his love of weed. Story by Matt George.
Still Here, Still Now
Tim Curran has the biggest frontside punts in the business. Even at 27. Stab took Tim to a rarely-surfed left in Mexico to shoot photos, discuss his future and his gilded past. Story by Derek Rielly.
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The Swimming Pool
Joel Parkinson, Trent Munro, Taj Burrow, one jetski, one wavepool. The result? A glorious water slaughter! This is a story for anyone who’s ever had the faith to believe that one day man would be launching six-foot punts in chlorine. Story by Sam McIntosh.
The Pretty Girl Wishes She Had the Ugly Girl’s Luck
A month in Puerto Escondido with water maestro Scott Aichner and a cast of dozens. The accompanying story details why you should never, under any circumstances, take your girlfriend to the famous Mexican surf town. Story by Sam McIntosh.
Eighteen
Old enough to vote, drive without P-plates, hit the piss and go to war. So what’s it like to be 18 in 2004. Story by JJ.
Surfing Until Your Head Bleeds, Your Pelvis Aches and Every Single Board in your Six-Craft Quiver is in Two Pieces
For six hours last June, Dylan Longbottom and friends enjoyed a classic session of high-impact cave dwelling.
Laird, The Boy from the BATHYSPHERE
SAVAGE STRUGGLE!.. Primitive Passion!
Deadly Surf!!
Laird Hamilton is the boy from the Bathysphere.
