Drugs are bad, says Little Weed model, Megan Osler. Though no worse than obese types, incapable of rudimentary self-discipline.  

Tom Curren and Occy had a notorious rivalry back in the day, which they are going to revisit during the Billabong Pro at J-Bay. It will be one of the most compelling heats of the year.

Andy Irons has been liquor-less for almost two months. He's ditched the girth and is getting hot for the tour in 2010.

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Gambling is a cool addiction if you're good with numbers or know how to bet against the ill-informed masses. Plus, it spices up the webcast.

There's a layday today at the Brazilian CT, so we called Taj Burrow to find out if the event is still the booty capital of the tour.

Mark Mathews' latest muse is a deep-water right in West Oz. Even at twenty feet, he's not about to let a tow jacket or straps wreck the aesthetics of standing in the biggest cave of his life.

Little Weed Natasha Oakley doesn't need stimulants to get high. She's addicted to friends, though.

Mark Visser can sit underwater for 90 seconds, then swim 50 metres, on empty lungs. A strange feeling of tranquillity is only the start of the side effects.

Ace Buchan, who is out of the Brazil contest, popped into the STAB office recently. We hit him with five topical questions.

The Modern Collective is shaping up as some movie. Due in no small part to Jordy Smith and clips like this.