New ...Lost DVDs

Available for the first time on DVD the “Classic 1997” release of 5'5" x 19 1/4" AND OTHER ODDITTIES will be available end of November 2008. 5'5" x 19 1/4" REDUX will be available December 2008.

REDUX Trailer:
In the winter of '96/'97, while everyone was riding 6'1" thrusters featuring Slater's elf shoe rocker and long before the "retro fish" craze, two kids attacked the North Shore and beyond on 5'5" twin fins. The subsequent action and other oddities ended up being patched/edited into the 1997 …Lost surf movie 5’5” x 19 1/4" and other oddities…
What started out as an addendum of random recent “fish clips” has turned into a magnus opus of epic proportion. Over 10... or 8... or 12 years in the making comes... 5'5" x 19 1/4" REDUX. Starring Chris Ward, Aaron Cormican and Mason Ho putting sub 5’6” boards to their limits. Also featuring sections from Shane Beschen, Kolohe Andino, Dane Reynolds, Jordy Smith, Ryan Carlson and Ol’ Mr. Sl9ner himself.

…and for the first time ever seen – Cory Lopez and Ian Walsh – on the wave that could instantly change your definition of “the perfect wave”.

Check out the teaser below. Finished movie coming soon… really soon!

http://www.lostenterprises.com/prod/newsArtical.php?ID=1515

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UomjoLUieyk&eurl=http://www.lostenterprises.com/prod/newsArtical.php?ID=1547

CORY’S LEFT Trailer:
CORY'S LEFT. Cory Lopez on his first wave during a historical session at "the new Cape St. Francis". Cory went to this spot over a month earlier but had to bail before he scored it - but he vowed to return. This is his first wave during that return session and the first time the wave has ever been recorded on video. Lots of seals, lots of rubber and lots of things that eat seals. Cory's riding a quad "Monk Fish" Biolos shaped specifically for this wave. Look for the rest of Cory's epic session - along with Ian Walsh and Alek Parker - in our upcoming movie 5'5" x 19 1/4" Redux. We are saving the rest of the waves for the video. This wave wouldn't have even made the final cut if it wasn't for the novelty of being his first wave.

http://www.lostenterprises.com/prod/newsArtical.php?ID=1547

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UomjoLUieyk&eurl=http://www.lostenterprises.com/prod/newsArtical.php?ID=1547

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SIPPING JETSTREAMS
(Taylor Steele, 2006)
Reviewed by Nick Reid

Who’s in it? The usual suspects – Slater, Dorian, Andy, Bruce, Timmy Curran, Donavon and Dan Malloy amongst others.
Who rips? Slater in Barbados is pretty special.
Time ‘til something happens? The first section at a ledgy right-hander in Morocco starts at one minute 10 seconds.
Camera quality? Excellent – a beautifully shot movie that complements the beauty of the sport and the locations they are trying to capture. Bruce Irons’s air shots from a helicopter (see how high he flies) and watershots of Slater at Soup Bowls are especially good.
Sickest move? Numerous ridiculous barrels by KS at Soup Bowls.
Stupidest comment? After the introduction there are no comments at all. I think Taylor Steele is trying to let the waves, diversity of locations and people do all the talking.
Music? A cool blend of mellow and slightly more amping tunes, plus some ethnic music from the different locales. A bit cheesy and predictable at times but generally fits well with the theme of the movie.
Theme? “Someone who is long dead once wrote, ‘the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page' – Travel, explore and open your mind."
Coverlines – truth or hype? ‘An adventure in life’ – probably more of an adventure in surfing but nonetheless motivates you to go further and see more.
Best bits? I really enjoyed this movie. It's a bit of a departure from Steele's recent films like Campaign 1 and 2, a mellower vibe, more about surf travel and exploration along the lines of Thicker Than Water. Nice to see some new locations – Egypt, Hong Kong, Cuba, Morocco. He does well at giving you the feel of each place and reminding you how enlightening surf travel can be.
Worst bits? If you like high performance surfing to punk music to amp you up before a surf then this isn’t it. There’s a lot of slow motion and some waves are the same as in Campaign 2 (Slater at Soup Bowls, Dorian/Malloy in Morocco), although they have a very different feel here. Not too much to get excited about in the bonus features although the director’s commentary is quite interesting and a book of still photos of their journey is available.
Rating? A beautifully made movie that makes you want to escape the harsh British winter and have an adventure of your own.

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SHARK PARK
(Greg Huglin/Towsurfadventures.com, 2006)
Reviewed by Nick Reid

Who’s in it? Chris Brown, Chris Malloy, Dan Malloy, Don Curry, Garrett McNamara, Carlos Burle, Chuck Patterson and a whole bunch of other mentally disturbed people.
Who rips? Dan Malloy and Chris Brown get some massive kegs.
Time ‘til something happens? The action doesn’t start ‘til 10 minutes in. It's all preparation and hype before that.
Camera quality? Pretty good – it’s all shot from the channel.
Sickest move? Garrett McNamara’s wipeout quarter of an hour in.
Stupidest comment? There’s heaps! Anything Chris Brown says has a sort of pseudo-profoundness to it. Plus he looks like he’s gurning while talking which is pretty funny!
Music? Mostly rock, all from icarusmusic.com.
Theme? “Watch an international team of towsurfers ride a secret virgin wave at a remote offshore reef.”
Coverlines – truth or hype? “Shark Park – The Heaviest Wave in California” –probably.
Best bits? It’s good to see these guys express anxiety about riding this wave – it adds a sense of realism to the movie. The wave itself is the star. It sucks up (and out) probably faster than anything I’ve ever seen and produces some ridiculously heavy waves.
Worst bits? It’s definitely too long at 45 minutes and needs better editing – not every wave appears death-defying. It’s out at sea so the channel is very deep – some waves shoulder as soon as they break. I found it quite monotonous but if you are into big, heavy waves and towsurfing you’d probably enjoy it more. The extras consist of swimming with a 20-foot Great White (but no extra surfing)!
Rating? Some sick waves but more for big/heavy wave aficionados.

Coming soon to the Orcashop!

MICK, MYSELF AND EUGENE
(John Frank, 2006)
Reviewed by Nick Reid

Who’s in it? Obviously Mick, plus some of the other Rip Curl team like Hog and Pancho.
Who rips? Mick is certainly deserving of a second biographical movie.
Time ‘til something happens? 54 seconds – first wave, Mick’s patented tail-free off the lip reverse in the Dutch East Indies.
Camera quality? Very good.
Sickest move? Hard to pinpoint. No one move really stands out but the surfing is vintage Fanning throughout – too many lightening fast snaps to count plus his trademark forehand cutbacks.
Stupidest comment? (Sitting watching the Pipeline event while injured) “F--k, I just wanna go out and get barrelled.” – Duh!
Music? A cool blend of music from Bernard Fanning, Xavier Rudd, Kings of Leon, Queens Of The Stone Age, Mars Volta, Midnight Oil and King Tide.
Theme? Mick Fanning – the person behind the surfing phenomenon.
Coverlines – Truth or Hype? “Mick, Myself and Eugene – Three Shades of Mick Fanning” – probably more Mick than Eugene.
Best bits? It’s a good insight into Mick Fanning, his family and background. Mick’s surfing is electric and it’s showcased well here. There are great waves in Oz and it’s nice to see a Hawaii section more focussed on Haleiwa (which really allows Mick to open up) than Pipe. Epic Bells and Mexico WCT competitions on the extras too.
Worst bits? Mick is definitely a hero of mine, not just because he’s the fastest surfer on the planet, and not just because he tore apart the waves in the final of the recent WCT in Brazil (comboing Damien Hobgood with over 18 points), but because he’s also an inspiration to anyone who’s had a serious injury. To win his first WCT back in competition is remarkable and I would have liked to see more about the trials and tribulations of his recovery and his journey back to success. A few longer interviews would also help delve a little deeper into Mick’s mind (and possibly Eugene’s!).
Rating? A great DVD. The surfing is hot and it gives an interesting insight into the world of Mick Fanning.

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AQUATIC DREAMS
(Matt Gye and Shagga, 2006)
Reviewed by Nick Reid

Who’s in it? An all Aussie affair – Taj Burrow, Wade Goodall, Jay Davies, Dean Morrison, Ozzie Wright, Kirby Brown and friends.
Who rips? Jay Davies, Yadin Nicol and Wade Goodall all have good sections and Deano does some sick frontside carves.
Time ‘til something happens? Ry Craike gets almost inverted on an air 360 two minutes 43 seconds in.
Camera quality? Generally very good.
Sickest move? Wade Goodall’s massive air reverse on a retro fish.
Stupidest comment? “It’s the best thing ever when crew come over from the East Coast or wherever and you’ve got fun waves and all-time sessions. It's good.” – Jay Davies.
Music? Mostly punk with a bit of didgeridoo thrown in for good measure!
Theme? Aussie rules.
Coverlines – truth or hype? “Aquatic Dreams – three locations, 11 surfers, six weeks of epic surf and a lot of air time.” Just about sums it up.
Best bits? The surfing is hot. Great waves, some sick barrels in West Oz and lots of perfect little grinders in the Mentawais with the ‘crew’ boosting every type of variation at every opportunity.
Worst bits? It’s a tried and tested formula, but not very original. Could do with more locations. Most of the footage comes from Indo and the Mentawai section especially is very long. The extras aren’t much of a bonus either.
Rating? Not bad, especially pre-surf to inspire you to boost a few of your own.
3 ½ stars

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flow
(Channel Island Surfboards, 2006)
Reviewed by Sam Boex

Who’s in it? Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Tom Curren, Taylor Knox.
Who rips? Tom Curren.
Time ‘til something sick happens? Tom's infamous barrel, 37 minutes into it.
Camera quality? Very good and well edited.
Sickest manoeuvre? Dane Reynold's 360 air an hour in.
Stupidest comment? “He was a gnarly '70s hippy druggy who got saved by Jesus” - Al Merrick’s son.
Music? Okay.
Theme? The evolution of Channel Island boards, and the relationships formed with the riders.
Coverlines...truth or hype? “True story of a surfing revolution” - it's true.
Best bits? Kelly Slater's open and honest interviews about his surfing and relationships.
Worst bit? You couldn’t watch this film too many times, but it's very interesting.

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performing monkeys
(Mr B Productions, 2006)
Reviewed by Sam and Will Boex

Who's in it? Oli Adams, Sam Lamiroy, Dan Joel, Egor Harris and a whole lot more.
Who rips? Oli Adams is certainly pushing the British air scene.
Time 'til something sick happens? Nathan Philips has a good section in the Mentawais, with a nice tail-free off the top at Macca’s (11 minutes in).
Camera quality? Good for a British video.
Sickest manoeuvre? Steve England’s barrel at Leven.
Stupidest comment? All very sensible!
Music? Mostly punk which I’m not really into myself.
Theme? Well, it is definitely true to the theme: ‘A British and Irish surf film’. It does what it says on the tin.
Coverlines...truth or hype? Performing monkeys…um, say no more.
Best bits? It’s a long video with lots of British surfers surfing well.
Worst bit? It follows the Taylor Steele format, which is not a bad thing just not very original.

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dane reynolds
(Quiksilver, 2006)
Reviewed by Sam and Will Boex

Who's in it? Dane Reynolds…strangely enough.
Who rips? Dane.
Time 'til something sick happens? It's hard to pick just one, but he does a sick grab 360 air (31:30 minutes into it).
Camera quality? Good quality with some cinema photography thrown in for nostalgia.
Sickest manoeuvre? There is more than just one, it happens every few frames.
Stupidest comment? "We had a dog named Ribbie, I think he was an Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd mix."
Music? Quite varied, I liked it though.
Theme? It is a good film, and shows a bit of Dane’s background.
Coverlines...truth or hype? 'First Chapter’ so I’m guessing there will be many more chapters to come.
Best bits? Hawaiian secret spot.
Worst bit? Hard to pick one.

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fin
(Ira Opper, 2006)
Reviewed by Sam Bleakley

What's in it? The globe's top longboarders, with a peppering of retro-riders and pro shortboarders, including Alex Knost, Andy Irons, Colin McPhillips, Herbie Fletcher, Joel Parkinson, Joel Tudor and Kelly Slater.
Who rips? Aussie Dan Thompson and his quiver of lightweight twin-fins on the Gold Coast.
Time before something happens? One and half minutes before Herbie Fletcher does one of his legendary side-slip boogie fin slides at solid Pipe on a mal.
Camera quality? Crisp and smooth with lots of interviews.
Stupidest bit? WCT pros wearing wigs and tight '70s style boardies, surfing retro boards on the North Shore.
Slickest manoeuvre? Wingnut bodysurfing up to Ratboy and climbing onto his longboard for some tandem.
Theme? Multidimensionalism.
Coverlines, truth or hype? “What you ride means nothing, but how you ride means everything.” True - a mix of boards from Bonzers to redwood logs and a mix of people, all surfing to the full potential of the craft they ride.
Best bits? Herbie Fletcher's bonus section - still amping at nearly sixty. The Canada trip to Tatchu Island whets the appetite. “Like the Ewok village from Star Wars,” says Tanner Beckett.
Worst bits? Sumatra section seems never-ending and generally the pacing is quite slow throughout.

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log
(Travis Karian, 2006)
Reviewed by Sam Bleakley

What's in it? Progressive longboarders hitting lips, getting pitted and hanging five all over the world in everything from small wave mush to huge heavy juice.
Who rips? Josh Muhr, Bonga Perkins, Taylor Jensen, Keegan Edwards and Duane Desoto.
Time before something happens? Two minutes before the Hawaiians take on Pipe on their nine footers. Heavy and awkward looking, but Bonga, Lance Ho'okano and Dino Miranda do it in style.
Camera quality? Okay, but a touch grainy. The water footage lacks the critical angles and there are lots of black and white sections filmed in messy overcast surf.
Stupidest bit? Riding Pipe on longboards is nuts.
Sickest surfing? Joel Tudor's tube lines at Puerto Escondido. Lopez-like, simple and beautiful.
Theme? Pushing mals to the limits.
Coverlines, truth or hype? “Redefine the stereotype.” If you thought logs were for small wave cruising, Log will make you think again.
Best bits? Bonga Perkins and Dave Simmons in Cabo, Baja Mexico - perfect blend of power, speed and style.
Worst bits? Small, messy San Onofre session with no zap, goes on too long, too early in the flick.

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the hub
(Christiaan Bailey / Ocean Emotion Pictures, 2006).
Reviewed by Rich Kenyon.

Who's in it? “…featuring the ten-toe talents of: Jai Lee, Tom Wegener, Belinda Baggs, Dane Peterson, Ashley Lloyd, Alex Knost, Jimy Newitt, Matt Cuddihy, Jacob Stuth and Daryn McBride.”
Who rips? There isn't a kook among them.
Time before something happens? After a well crafted introduction (with narration from McTavish and Cooper, introducing some of Noosa's surfing history) there is a short profile of the cast. The action starts fairly late (five minutes into the film) with Jai Lee taking apart waist-high peelers.
Camera quality? Pretty good, captures some of the unique lighting and silhouettes that you often see at Noosa. Some water footage. Action was kept varied with the use of black and white sepia toned bits.
Sickest manouvere? Jai Lee's water scooping, back foot, kick-five on the nose.
Stupidest comment? Sorry Jacob, but, ”timing of a universal order brought together a group of good friends for a North Island surf safari” takes the prize there.
Music? Afro Dizzi Act, Juzzi Smith, Oka, John Butler and the Ju-Ju Crew. I liked the music on Belinda's section and the jazz on Jimy's little bit the best.
Theme? A film about the Australian longboard Mecca of Noosa Heads (a series of perfect right points nestled in rainforest National Park). The film focuses on some of the characters who live or make an annual migration there to ride longboard-friendly peelers.
Coverlines, truth or hype? Truth. It does exactly what it says on the box.
Best bits? Mr. Bailey did a great job touring the UK with a rootsy cinema surf-flick tour to promote the film, nice touch! Tom Wegener and his wooden boards. Hearing from Mctavish and Cooper. Jai Lee's section is sick. Seeing lots of nose-riding on perfect peelers!
Worst bits? The worst bit was definitely watching the whole video and realising I hadn't been to Noosa for six years! The film is all at a very relaxed pace, this might not appeal to non-longboarders or strictly progressive types looking for a bit of radical action.