LIQUIDE Podcast! Hawaii 07/08 from Liquide on Vimeo.
Nice Mendigo´s editing, finished when Liquide was begining.
To people who didnt see or has already seen it, worth wacthing - again.
January 30, 2010
January 29, 2010
Chilca X Files
Chilka X Files from piero varda on Vimeo.
Our friend Edgar "Liro" sent us this piece of art made of Chilca waves, last year.
January 28, 2010
New image
We got now a new image from the polls for the photo of the week - month or so. The winner was Yoan Florantin with the nicest backflip in the Reunion Island. Next one it will be the other winner, a nice photo of Sao Conrado beach at its best.
January 27, 2010
Itacoatiara
Itacoatiara 17 Janeiro 2010 from Mondo Liquide on Vimeo.
That day was not the case, but we now show some waves that were surfed in the powerful beach break. Riders were Felipe Perusin, Lucas Faria, Giu Lara, Davi Oliveira among others, and, of course, the good surf dudes of Itacoatiara.
January 26, 2010
Piramids
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Abel Torres back on track
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Aurélio Marques
Felipe Malek
Lucas Ferrugem
Giordano Bruno
Aurélio Marques
GB
VisualAlgumas fotos pra galera curtir enquanto o podcast sai do forno. Vai valer a pena todo o tempo de espera.
Some pics to enjoy while our next episode is in the oven. It will worth the wait.
All images were taken by our friend Orlando Vital.
Some pics to enjoy while our next episode is in the oven. It will worth the wait.
All images were taken by our friend Orlando Vital.
Ian Vello
Alike
Inside his homebreak, Ipanema
Shorebreak
One more..
Racing against
Heavy
Drop
Copacabana fort from the spot
Shorebreak ChallengeLiquide opens its doors to the unknown. This time we chatted with Ian Vello, a guy from the underground Rio. Ian, 19, does nothing for living. Ipanema local, his idol is José Otávio "cuz he has such nicest style".
Like many other bodyboarders in Rio´s scenario, Ian doesn´t run championships and he´s not ashamed of saying his motives "organizations here in Brazil are such shames, it´s always the same dudes who win comps, friends with organizers, you know...". Although he hasn´t been surfing for a couple of months due to a shoulder injury, he was always seen in the outside in bigger swells with his friend and professional bodyboarder Nicholas Bastos. "Well, I feel great when surfing with him, not only because he´s such a great rider, but also a great friend. He always tips me, helping to develop my own style. But when he fails in the water, I also tell him with no pitty.".
As fotos dessa mini-entrevista são do Fabrício Alabarce e do Beto Paes Leme, e foram cedidas pelo atleta.
The pics that illustrate this little interview were taken by Fabrício Alabarce and Beto Paes Leme.
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Our friend in Spongercity, David "Fever", sent us an email saying that his sponsor used a photo taken from us in Joatinga, last year.
January 13, 2010
January 12, 2010
São Conrado
Robson
Bigode´s invert
Rodrigo "Bigode"
Bigode spotting
Non-identyfied bodyboarder I
Non-identyfied bodyboarder II
Non-identyfied bodyboarder III
Non-identyfied bodyboarder IV
Non-identyfied bodyboarder V
Ricardo Ramos, "Chocô" (only Chocô pictures from now on)
Watching the world from upside down
In the eye
Stylish Cutback
Flying
Scooping
More flying
Take a look at his shadow on the wave´s face
Another reverse
Finishing, a perfect lineupThere´s no better way to start 2010 than with some pictures of a nice day at São Conrado wedge: good waves and bodyboarders ripping.
All pictures taken by João ZMS.
All pictures taken by João ZMS.
January 11, 2010
Nicholas Bastos on a new ride
by: Mari Riva
"Nicholas Bastos, 18, considered one of the greatest bets for the brazilian bodyboarding, starts year 2010 with strong partners. He is now sponsored by one of most important brands in the market, BSD Bodyboards.
With the contract already signed, athlete and brand see a great year for important achievements. Both are working hard to bring the rider the most important titles worldwide.
Born and raised in Ipanema, he surfs for more than 15 years and feeds dreams ever since. The grommet also surprises all with his maturity when speaking of the sport in Brazil. By his own words, the country has several great riders just like him and does not provide such support for all though. Nicholas is now compromised in divulging the sport even more to bring more sponsors and structure.
The partnership between Nicholas and BSD has already given results. Along the year they will release a signatured board, the great thing for the company. The BSD Nicholas Bastos will be available for sale soon in Brazil's best stores.
The values for the sponsorship wasn't told by both sides. All we know is that he's competing the main comps around the world for the World Tour, the Latin-American Tour, Brazil Tour and main comps in Rio de Janeiro state for this year. "
Dude, you got big opportunity here. Good luck in 2010!
Check out his profile made late 2009
Dude, you got big opportunity here. Good luck in 2010!
Check out his profile made late 2009
Nicholas Bastos Profile Versão 1 from Mondo Liquide on Vimeo.
January 7, 2010
Yoan Florantin
Offshore on a Reunion reef
Own style invert
Bad,bad left handed...What´s up folks, today who crosses oceans to get here on Liquide is Yoan Florantin, 21, riding for Sniper bodyboards, coming from an tiny island on the Indian Ocean, a place which is "a perfect and amazing place to live and surf and that mostly all year long which is great , we've got so many good waves , sunshine, hot water, and so many tricky coral reef breaks where it's easy to improve."
Wondering how it´s bodyboarding situation around the globe, we asked our guest how the sport is in France and he answered that, like most countries, bodyboarding is much less popular than surfing "which of course means less financial business,and media interest ,therefore less recognition as well". Besides that, he feels proud of being a french bodyboarder and very thankful for the fact the sport has given him very good opportunities "to travel around the world, to meet fantastic people and share with them so many great experiences indeed!"
-Perfect barrel or stunning trick?
-Probably both! I like mixing tube ride and some tricks on the same wave !
Wondering how it´s bodyboarding situation around the globe, we asked our guest how the sport is in France and he answered that, like most countries, bodyboarding is much less popular than surfing "which of course means less financial business,and media interest ,therefore less recognition as well". Besides that, he feels proud of being a french bodyboarder and very thankful for the fact the sport has given him very good opportunities "to travel around the world, to meet fantastic people and share with them so many great experiences indeed!"
-Perfect barrel or stunning trick?
-Probably both! I like mixing tube ride and some tricks on the same wave !
Air forward
Backflip with the nicest background
SpeechlessYoan has become more popular in the bodyboarding media through the Focus project (from which you can see his riding below this interview), a free association created by some friends who want to promote the island, local bodyboarding and local bodyboarders. "it's easier for them to be known and get sponsors, some financial help which they need so much for their career in that sport. Of course I am very happy and proud to be part of that Focus project, they do such a great job! Thanks them for that!", said Florantin.
-Before that, Reunion Island was just known in Brazil by surfing spots. Can you tell us more about the spots bodyboarders like riding?
-The spot of Saint Leu on the west coast of the island is already famous from most riders around the world, but Focus Prod DVD also gives the proof that we have quite a few other great spots on our island which are not as crowded and just perfect to surf as well.
Another curious fact about daily life of the local riders is that sharks can be seen all over the place and they are not able to surf wherever they want. We then asked Yoan how does it feel to surf spots with such harzards. "Reunion Island is in the Indian Ocean, so of course we have sharks here! But it's the same problem in Australia, or South Africa, and so many other places, so we have to be careful and respect some rules, like for instance, no surfing after strong rain, when the ocean gets dirty after overflowing of rivers. It's also better not to surf too late or too early in the day. On our island, only 1/3 of the coast is surfable, the rest is too wild and considered too dangerous. Most of our best surfing spots are on the West and Southern coasts where we have sandy beach, lagoon and reefs, while the East coast is considered wilder and more dangerous, mainly because of sharks... Still, there are a few crazy local riders who are always ready for surfing those dangerous spots whenever the wave sounds perfect..." , relates Florantin.
-Before that, Reunion Island was just known in Brazil by surfing spots. Can you tell us more about the spots bodyboarders like riding?
-The spot of Saint Leu on the west coast of the island is already famous from most riders around the world, but Focus Prod DVD also gives the proof that we have quite a few other great spots on our island which are not as crowded and just perfect to surf as well.
Another curious fact about daily life of the local riders is that sharks can be seen all over the place and they are not able to surf wherever they want. We then asked Yoan how does it feel to surf spots with such harzards. "Reunion Island is in the Indian Ocean, so of course we have sharks here! But it's the same problem in Australia, or South Africa, and so many other places, so we have to be careful and respect some rules, like for instance, no surfing after strong rain, when the ocean gets dirty after overflowing of rivers. It's also better not to surf too late or too early in the day. On our island, only 1/3 of the coast is surfable, the rest is too wild and considered too dangerous. Most of our best surfing spots are on the West and Southern coasts where we have sandy beach, lagoon and reefs, while the East coast is considered wilder and more dangerous, mainly because of sharks... Still, there are a few crazy local riders who are always ready for surfing those dangerous spots whenever the wave sounds perfect..." , relates Florantin.
Secret lineup on the south coast of the island
Another one-Epic arse or massive wave?
-Here, on Reunion Island, we don't have really massive waves except during cyclonic swells once or twice a year, so I would rather say epic arse, because our spots are more adapted to make combo tricks than massive riding waves.
Travel issue.. We wanted to know from Yoan if he already knew South America and if he had traveled to some place he would ever remember. "I have never surfed in south America, eventhough I would love to but it's quite far and so expensive to go there from Reunion Island.. Still, I heard about a few crazy spots like El gringo in Chile which handles the IBA contest each year! And more recently some good wedges in Peru. Of course, I would love surfing overthere, and I hope one day that dream will come true.... ".
-Here, on Reunion Island, we don't have really massive waves except during cyclonic swells once or twice a year, so I would rather say epic arse, because our spots are more adapted to make combo tricks than massive riding waves.
Travel issue.. We wanted to know from Yoan if he already knew South America and if he had traveled to some place he would ever remember. "I have never surfed in south America, eventhough I would love to but it's quite far and so expensive to go there from Reunion Island.. Still, I heard about a few crazy spots like El gringo in Chile which handles the IBA contest each year! And more recently some good wedges in Peru. Of course, I would love surfing overthere, and I hope one day that dream will come true.... ".
Taking off
One of the really crappy waves around the island
Hellooow pidgeon-We would like have your opinion about brazilian bodyboarders.
-I think Brazilian bodyboarders are amazing! I noticed they were the best technical riders in small waves during the European IBA contest this year! Eder Luciano, Lucas Nogueira, Uri Valadao, Flavio Rodriguez... etc. They're so competitive, and have a spectacular style! We can really see those guys are really fond of their sport! They seem to give their maximum everytime!
We also wondered whom he is used to surf with on his sessions, and not surprisingly "people like Amaury Laverhne who is in the top 10 , Laury Grenier, Charly Chapelet , Raphael Rajerinera (they all have a sequence in Focus) and so many others who are so good riders, it surely gives you some real motivation to give your best on the wave. There're so many high level riders on Reunion Island! We also have a new generation who are pushing fast as well, some of those kids are just amazing, one of them is only 13 years old, Clement Lodheo! He's the French champion of his category this year, and maybe he´s more advanced than PLC at the same age. Just don't forget his name guys, because you might soon hear about him..." , he says.
We also asked Yoan how does he see the sport within a few years and he said "with jetski, everything seems to be possible! In ten years time, it might be faster, bigger, and higher! As far as I am concerned I have never tested tow but I hope my turn will come soon... Now in future, I honestly hope bodyboarding will just become more and more popular and have a better impact in the world of sport...".
"Thanks Liquide for making this view! And thanks to Sniper, my sponsor for their great help.I wish some good waves to all Brazilian bodyboarders! And if one day they feel like visiting our island, just give a call..."
We thank you Yoan.
The pics that illustrated this interview were given by the rider and those who have "David Fever" on them were given by the photographer for Spongercity and our friend, Davo.
-I think Brazilian bodyboarders are amazing! I noticed they were the best technical riders in small waves during the European IBA contest this year! Eder Luciano, Lucas Nogueira, Uri Valadao, Flavio Rodriguez... etc. They're so competitive, and have a spectacular style! We can really see those guys are really fond of their sport! They seem to give their maximum everytime!
We also wondered whom he is used to surf with on his sessions, and not surprisingly "people like Amaury Laverhne who is in the top 10 , Laury Grenier, Charly Chapelet , Raphael Rajerinera (they all have a sequence in Focus) and so many others who are so good riders, it surely gives you some real motivation to give your best on the wave. There're so many high level riders on Reunion Island! We also have a new generation who are pushing fast as well, some of those kids are just amazing, one of them is only 13 years old, Clement Lodheo! He's the French champion of his category this year, and maybe he´s more advanced than PLC at the same age. Just don't forget his name guys, because you might soon hear about him..." , he says.
We also asked Yoan how does he see the sport within a few years and he said "with jetski, everything seems to be possible! In ten years time, it might be faster, bigger, and higher! As far as I am concerned I have never tested tow but I hope my turn will come soon... Now in future, I honestly hope bodyboarding will just become more and more popular and have a better impact in the world of sport...".
"Thanks Liquide for making this view! And thanks to Sniper, my sponsor for their great help.I wish some good waves to all Brazilian bodyboarders! And if one day they feel like visiting our island, just give a call..."
We thank you Yoan.
The pics that illustrated this interview were given by the rider and those who have "David Fever" on them were given by the photographer for Spongercity and our friend, Davo.
FOCUSprod_HS_Yoan Florantin from focusbodyboard on Vimeo.
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