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Your Favorite Shows of 2011

Your Favorite Shows of 2011

We just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for being such a critical part of the first phase of Korduroy. You are the reason we have worked on top of our day jobs for the past two years. Your stoke is literally what has kept us kicking. Here are your favorite shows of 2011!

 

Top Videos in 2011 1. How To Claim - Surf Sufficient

There is no more tangible form of stoke than a surfer...

Now You Know

Now You Know

If you grew up watching the Lost videos like we did, then you will appreciate this new clip of Chris Ward doing his thing in Indo. If not, you'll quickly see their recipe for what made them famous...loud punk music, high flying airs, a bit of debauchery, and some long tube rides. Warning...may not be suitable for children.

High Tide with Jordy

High Tide with Jordy

Remember the hype surrounding tour rookies Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds a couple years back?  Well, despite attempts to create another rivalry, it never materialized. Now with Dane declaring his independence from this coming ASP season, save a few choice events, Jordy can rise to the top, if you don't consider the newly polished talents of Wright, Florence and Medina.  Here's a clip...

Artist Interview: Geoff McFetridge

Artist Interview: Geoff McFetridge

Geoff McFetridge is primarily best known for his simple graphic design, creating images that often provide the viewer with a bit of a puzzle, combining detailed and abstract aspects at the same time. From poetry, animation, graphics, 3D work, furniture, film, fabrics and silkscreened wallpaper, Geoff excels in a wide array of mediums. He has worked for some big time companies such as...

Waste to Waves - A Solution to Recycling Your Foam

Waste to Waves - A Solution to Recycling Your Foam

This holiday season, you will likely receive something that include that nasty foam packaging that keeps your new gift safe and secure in its box. But as soon as that gift is taken out of it's packaging, that foam no longer serves a purpose and goes right into the landfill. As we all know, styrofoam like this is no good for our environment. But now, there is a solution for some, who live near a...

Artist Interview: Kate Sikorski

Artist Interview: Kate Sikorski

Kate Sikorski draws portraits of local female surfers in north Orange County on salvaged wood. Her unique style of drawings is made on top of 3 dimensional surfaces that are often metallic or reflective. If you look closely you can see how her drawings fracture and change as you move side to side in front of them giving her art depth that could not be achieved on a flat surface. She is...

Filmmaker Feature: Marc Laurin

Filmmaker Feature: Marc Laurin

Born in Montreal, Canada, Mark Laurin began his action sports life as a snowboarder for 15 years, working in the music industry doing tour management and creating all the visual creative from video, photo, graphics, and more. He eventually found his way into surfing and has now embarked on a project exploring the connection between our daily habits and wilderness entitled Seeking For A New...

Mexico Needs Your Help!

Mexico Needs Your Help!

Our friends at Quality Peoples are working on a very cool project in collaboration with Hand Me Ups and PEACE. Hand Me Ups is raising $7500 to help rehabilitate PEACE's community center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which sorely needs it. As lovers of the land south of the border (maybe you do too), here is another chance to give back.

About This Project:

Hand Me Ups is excited to announce the...