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In what's been an "off" season (at least by Indo standards), Koa Smith is picking the eyes out of each and every swell. In June, he packed the tube of the year (so far) at Uluwatu's bombie and then headed straight to Java to hunt under-the-radar reefs during a two week lull in the ...

When HT's gets good, there aren't too many waves on the planet that can match it. HT's at this size isn't for everyone, but it sure is for Koa Smith.

Koa Smith braved leopards, tigers, monkeys and a three hour boat-ride to ride perfect 10-12 foot waves at an iconic left-hand point break.

Koa Smith has been in Indonesia for two months already. In that time, there's really only been two big swells. And Smith has been in the right place at exactly the right time for both, snagging an XL tube at Uluwatu last month, and streaking through a two-tube screamer at G-Land last week. ...

Indonesian surf has pretty much been discovered. The best ones are full-on tourist hotspots; bucket list items for traveling surfers to check off.

Surf helmets get a hard rap (pun intended), but no doubt many surf injuries would be mitigated if they were more prevalent in lineups around the world.

Ala Moana Center has confirmed six new tenants opening soon at the state’s largest shopping mall, including 85 Degrees Celsius Bakery Café, LaserAway, Nijiya Market, Sugar Factory, Sunrise Shack and

Tristan du Preez is a big guy. Colin Hay and Men at Work in their song Down Under sing about a bloke who is “6.4” and full of muscles”.

Essential Elements (Ee) – the premium, science-backed sports nutrition brand – has partnered with pro-surfer Koa Smith to help athletes and health-conscious consumers ‘Get Hy’. Staying hydrated is Koa’s top priority while he’s catching waves, Essential Elements hydration sticks help him replenish his electrolytes, provide a boost to his immune system and give him the energy to glide into some of the biggest breaks in the world.

The science of psychedelics is everywhere – but we should treat it with serious scepticism