“It was the original gathering place that everyone came to, saw the act of riding waves and then took the Hawaiian style of surfing around the world with them,” @joeljitsu said about Waikiki, the location of the latest @Vans Duct Tape Festival. For a look into the event, follow our link in bio. Video: @tony_heff // @r_ritchie #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: @torreymeister letting loose during a moody day on the North Shore. Shot by @photokeoki. #SURFERmagazine

Waking up for dawn patrol calls for two things: a hot cup of coffee and a warm sweater. Check out our new SURFER hoodies to keep all you early birds warm. Available in our @united_surf store. #SURFERgear

@kai_lenny’s jaw-droppingly massive elevator drop at Jaws truly was futuristic surfing worthy of the top spot of November’s “Clips of the Month.” For the full edit, head to our site. Clip: @ryanjohnson.mov #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: Enveloped in green, somewhere on the Big Island of Hawaii. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine

Can you guess the surfer? Hint; he stars in the cold water surf film “The Seawolf.” Take your guess in the comments. Animation: @bengulliver. #SURFERmagazine

Photo of the Day: What may look like pure chaos to one is just another day in the office for @healeywaterops. Shot by @grantellis1. #SURFERmagazine

After a rowdy night of celebrating @joelparko’s retirement, the ‘CTs best and brightest made the most of the less than desirable conditions by heading for the air at Pipeline today. For @seano888’s recap of Day 1, head to our site. Photo: @badboyryry_ #SURFERmagazine

Who doesn't love getting a discount when holiday shopping? Your friends at @bodyglove want to keep you toasty all year round with their new Red Cell wetsuit and are offering 15% off your next purchase. Use promo code SUITUP15 upon checkout. Head to our IG story to shop today. #SURFERmagazine

For the locals of China’s Hainan Island, watching their surf culture grow in the area over the last few years has been quite the ride. In the first episode of “Local Flavor,” the Hainan Island surf community shares how much it means to them having hosted their very first @vans Duct Tape Invitational. For the full episode, follow our link in bio. Video: @perrygershkow // @andreacolemanphoto #SURFERmagazine