Captain of the Wigglers

Captain of the wigglers James Parry freesurfing in difficult conditions at the 2013 Hip Wigglers.

Hip Wiggler Invitational 2013

Get the logs ready. So excited for this years Hip Wigglers over in Jersey. Its been a long time since I was last there and had such a great time. This years comp should be classic.

Bluuuurr

Slowed things down on the south coast the other night. not great light but it was fun. Oran Lynch stylin to the nose.

Bing Surfboards and James Parry

Great to see James back from his travels and looking forward to seeing him shred on his new quiver from Bing Surfboards.

quazi!

Thought I'd post this again because I like it. James Parry getting classic.

Happy Travels Mr Parry

Keep an eye out for James Parry at a beach near you in California and Oz. Just signed up by Bing, James is off to see the world once more, this time with some Bing's under his arms and some new vans on his feet. If you see him in the bar buy him a drink!! He's aslo an invitee at the Duct Tape invitational being held at this years Noosa Festival, best of luck mate and watch out clubs and bars!!!

Stay Strong and watch this.

Back in 1995 I had a BMX shop. Its a long time ago but seems like yesterday that me and best friend Dan Beamish set up R&D Products. We also had a hand in developing DMR who are now massive. I had just finished University and found my way back into BMX after racing when I was in my teens. During this period of having the shop we met some amazing people who rode BMX like I never could or would. We kind of sponsored an amazing rider and super humble guy called Chico Hookeand he introduced us to some more amazing people. For a time we rode with (mostly watched), and had many a pro visit our small trails, I went to France a couple of times to watch the BMX Supercross and had the pleasure of watching a young guy called Stephen Murray ride. I watched him at the Hastings and Bexhill trails, race at various meetings and he even came and rode our own trails and hung out prior to the 1996 Worlds in Brighton along with his brother Martin, Dylan Clayton and US Superstar Brian Foster. It was an amazing session and have such happy memories of this short period in my life. In 2007, doing what he loved, Stephen Murray crashed and was paralysed from the neck down. I haven't seen Chico in years but the world of blogging brought me to his blog hereand that led me to find this video of Stephen talking about his life now and how its changed. I still like to watch all aspects of BMX and knew of Stephens crash having been watching his progress as a professional in the states. He took the opportunity, moved there and began winning the huge events like the x-games, amazing athelete. Take a look at the video and if you feel like donating to help Stephen out the follow this link staystrong.co.uk. Watch, be inspired and realise how lucky you all are that even when the waves are shit you could still go and catch a wave if you wanted. Stay Strong.

Hip Wiggling Duct Tape Finalist

Hats off to Pazza for producing a hugely respectable fourth place at the Biarritz Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational. Classic stuff on his self shaped log. Well done Mr Parry.

teach me yours ways..

Rob Wright has been coaching James Parry in the ways of shaping and this board is the one James has taken to the Duct Tape Invitational in Biarritz this weekend. Here's hoping he got it right and brings back the goods. Go pazza.

Hows James getting on?

James Parry is currently in Salinas at the longboard festival riding his self shaped log. This shot is from a sunny day on the South Coast before the rainy season began in the UK.

Summer fun on one board

James Parry and Oran Lynch doing some tandom stylin!

joel tudor what can you say?

I don't think I have ever really said in all my time doing this blog how much I admire the surfing of Joel Tudor, well I have now. Never met him, maybe one day would be great, until then images like this make me want to go surf. Always inspiring.

Heels and toes

Pazza reversing.

Waiting period

James Parry waiting.

Son of a Sailor

Oran Lynch redirecting.

Cape View

Bored of the view of our beautiful little village of Sennen, James thought he'd turn around and have a look over to Cape Cornwall.

Joel Tudor Duct Taping

I love the idea of this competition. Leashless, singlefins, style and noseriding, the essence of what riding a log is all about. The 2nd Duct Tape Invitational sponsored by Vans starts tomorrow at Montauk on the East Coast and has some of the best of the current crop doing their best to take home the 10k. You can follow the comp on their blog vans.com/ducttape

Book Club.

A great read and will brighten up any coffee table. The book examines the history and characters involved in the growth and success of Vans. Some inspirational stories, especially from Pro skater John Cardiel. Great photography, great brand and it makes me proud to be a loyal wearer of the waffle soul since'82.

Waffle in the snow.

Best sole in the world.

Pazza says 'Stripes are in this season'.

Managed to get myself and Jago in the backpack down the hill and get some shots of James Parry sporting his new Snugg suit. James recently returned from Spain where he won the Vans expression session at this years Vans Longboard Festival at Salinas.