That’s right, Riptide issue 169 is now available. What’s inside ? Well, on the cover it’s Adam Luehman (tow invert) shot by Alex Turoy, then inside there’s the RIPTIDE READER POLL 2009 that BP won, there’s a Hawaii section with all the best photos from the 2009 North Shore Season in one big photo-heavy feature, there’s an article called “THE GLOBALISATION OF BODYBOARDING” – Learn all about the bodyboarding industry around the world as Riptide determines which is the best country to become a pro rider. There’s a “ATTACK OF THE CORPSE” Thomas Robinson profile, there’s the “SHOOTING GALLERY” with eight pages of wild angles and huge action featuring D.Singer, R.Hardy, J.Marquina and an up-and-coming grommet, Jacob Hein. There’s also a SHOW ME HOW – HAWAIIAN EDITION. DKer Dylan Lee shows you how to survive on the North Shore and last but not least there’s a “Set Up” with Chad Jackson and heaps more stuff.

Talking about Riptide we’ve watched FLUX (the ZION DVD that was mounted with issue 168) and it’s rocks ! Action and images quality is great. Music a little too soft maybe. Anyway, great DVD. Worth a review ! So we’ll review it ASAP !