Table of contents for September 2021 - 45.4 in Zigzag

For decades, this large succulent has framed juicy lineup shots of Jeffreys Bay; you’d be hard-pressed to find a wave rider who doesn’t immediately recognise its distinct orange and yellow flowers, to the point that the plants have become synonymous with cooking waves. Part of this has to do with the fact that Aloe africana flowers from July to September – the same months that Supertubes is graced with winter swells. Like many succulents, Aloe africana plays a vital role in the ecosystem, from pollination to providing a food source for hundreds of bugs and birds, while acting as a natural stabiliser for the dunes that feed the points of J-Bay with sand. Also known as the Uitenhage Aloe, it’s indigenous to the Eastern Cape, but is able to adapt…

MAXIMIZE NATURAL LIFE OF YOUR WETSUIT The temperature in more than 55% of the world’s oceans ranges from zero to 18 degrees celsius. This means that more than half of planet Earth’s potential surf zones, will require some sort of rubber i'nsulation for you to paddle out and enjoy the waves. The v~lue of the humble wetsuit cannot be overstated. The surfing world is your oyster, precisely because of these flexible rubber bodysuits. And the technology improves every year, making wetsuits more effective, functional, lightweight and comfortable. The flip side of all that technological innovation, is that wetsuits are by no means cheap. These days they can cost more than your surfboard, fins and leash combined. Necessary as they are, you.want your wetsuit to last as long as possible, delivering…

4/3MM SALTY DAYZ FULL SUIT Surf capsule is the perfect blend of style and performance Made from 100% recycled Superflex jersey Smart foam: upcycled car tyres and neoprene scraps combined to create the highest thermal retention and lightweight stretch combination Graphene recycler internal thermal front and back panels 4/3MM SYNERGY CHEST ZIP FULL SUIT Premium performance at an economical price Furnace quick-dry thermal lining on chest and back panel Superlight foam core AX1 premium Superflex stretch jersey SPRING FEVER LONG SLEEVE SPRING Surf capsule is the perfect blend of style and performance Back zip long-sleeve spring with boy leg cut 2mm recycled Superfl ex Neoprene Smart foam is upcycled car tyres and neoprene scraps combined to create the highest thermal retention and lightweight stretch combin 3/2MM SALTY DAYZ FULL SUIT…

MEN’S R3® YULEX® FRONT ZIP FULL SUIT All-new Yulex® wetsuits have exclusive linings for increased stretch Fair Trade Certified™ suits made with 85% Yulex® natural rubber, 15% synthetic rubber by polymer content Best for water 9°–13° C Thermal microgrid lining that dries fast and offers excellent warmth MEN’S R3® YULEX® FRONT ZIP HOODED FULL SUIT Torso, thighs and hood have thermal microgrid lining Adjustable hood opening with cord lock Best for water temperatures 9°–13°C WOMEN’S R3® YULEX® FRONT ZIP FULL SUIT Easier entry and increased stretch Best for water temperatures 9°–13° C Made with 85% Yulex® natural rubber MEN’S R2® YULEX® FRONT ZIP FULL SUIT Best for water temperatures 13°–16°C All seams triple-glued and taped Replaceable, corrosion-proof Salmi® zipper extends lifespan MEN’S R1® LITE YULEX® LONG-SLEEVED TOP Stretchy 1.5mm neoprene-free…

"Once the sun had reached an appropriate position in the sky, I wrangled myself into my wetsuit. The exertion was too much, and I had a little lie-down before getting into the car and driving to Point." My parents, girlfriends and one or two wives have all, at one time or another, accused me of being lazy. My defence that the sloth is my spirit animal carried very little weight. I would now like all of them to know that if it wasn't for my laziness – particularly on 14 July – I might not be here today. While I was lying under the duvet in my cosy Airbnb 100m from Lower Point in Jeffreys Bay, Jason Lammers was entering the gully at Point. Apparently, it was 'first light'; I…

Cape Town did not yet have a harbour in 1865. It was still being built. So when a hellish storm hit in mid-May, with gargantuan waves whipping Table Bay into a maelstrom, the ships anchored in the bay had two choices: stay on anchor and try to weather the storm, with the risk of being dragged onto the beach; or head into the teeth of the howling north-wester to seek refuge in deeper water. David Smith, captain of the RMS Athens – a mail and passenger ship, running between Cape Town and Southampton in England – took the second option. As evening fell, with the ship’s steam engine fired up and its last anchor busted, he set course to the north-west. The boat puttered along as it went head-to-head with the…

5/4/3MM SYNCRO HOODED FRONT ZIP F’N lite neoprene packed with air cells for the lightest of lightweight warmth Thermal smoothie neoprene – wind and water repellent to keep you warmer WarmFlight® thermal lining – far infrared technology GBS seams that reduce sew-throughs and water entry to keep you warmer 4/3MM SYNCRO FRONT ZIP F’N Lite neoprene packed with air cells for the lightest of lightweight warmth Thermal smoothie neoprene – wind and water repellent to keep you warmer WarmFlight® thermal lining – far infrared technology GBS seams that reduce sew-throughs and water entry to keep you warmer 1.5MM ROXY RISE COLLECTION StretchFlight 2 neoprene for increased warmth and comfort without sacrificing flexibility 24% less CO₂ emissions per wetsuit Limestone-derivate eco-friendly neoprene made from scrap rubber tyres and Bluesign® certified Q-lock…

4/3MM FURNACE COMP HOOD CHEST ZIP FULL SUIT Inner lining – carbon graphene Airlite stretch in the arms and lower legs for increased flexibility Fully lined carbon graphene hood Externally welded sealed seams 4/3MM FURNACE COMP CHEST ZIP FULL SUIT Airlite recycler – our most flexible, perforated stretch jersey is now made from 100% recycled materials Smart foam: upcycled car tyres and neoprene scraps combined to create the highest thermal retention and lightweight stretch combination Graphene-infused, 100% recycled liner panels at the front and back body 3/2MM REVOLUTION CHEST ZIP FULL SUIT Airlite recycler – our most flexible, perforated stretch jersey is now made from 100% recycled materials Smart foam: upcycled car tyres and neoprene scraps combine to create the highest thermal retention and lightweight stretch combination Graphene-infused, 100% recycled…

4/3MM INFINITI LTD MEN’S ‘Channel Flex’ throughout exterior (weightless unrestrictive movement) ‘Radiant Rebound’ metallic heat-reflective quick-dry technology Semi-dry zipper with magnetic closure, glued and blind-stitched with FusionX tape technology 4/3MM COMP MEN’S Xcel’s exclusive ‘Thermo lite IR’ mineral infrared fibre for superior warmth Nanoprene lite Japanese limestone Triple-glued and blind-stitched seams with FusionX tape technology 4/3MM COMP YOUTH Xcel’s exclusive ‘Thermo lite IR’ mineral infrared fibre for superior warmth Nanoprene lite Japanese limestone Triple-glued and blind-stitched seams with FusionX tape technology 4/3MM COMP WOMEN’S Xcel’s exclusive ‘Thermo lite IR’ mineral infrared fibre for superior warmth Nanoprene lite Japanese limestone Triple-glued and blind-stitched seams with FusionX tape technology 3/2MM AXIS YOUTH Xcel’s exclusive ‘Thermo lite IR’ mineral infrared fibre for superior warmth Superprene Japanese limestone, ankle zips Triple-glued and blind-stitched seams…

Frank Solomon has forged a unique career as a professional big-wave surfer. Now 38, he first learned how to surf in the closeouts of Hout Bay beach, before graduating to the heavier breaks around the Cape Peninsula. Hout Bay is barely considered a wave for most Capetonians, let alone a training ground for an aspiring big-wave rider, but that never bothered Frank. “I always had a go-for-it attitude,” he says. “And I was determined to be a pro surfer.” Conveniently, the Solomon family lived next door to the house that Red Bull rented for the first Big Wave Africa event at Dungeons in July 1999. By then, Frank had already hiked across the mountain to surf smaller Dungeons a few times with good friend Mike Zietsman. Enthralled by the fledgling…

The uncomfortably small canoe was barely wider than my hips. We’d been hunched over for several hours with our knees almost up around our ears. Every lurch from a tug on the rudder or shove from a passing log threatened to knock us into the drink, and my stomach muscles were tired from constantly shifting my weight around in an attempt to find some balance. I’d forgotten my waterproof bag in my hurry to pack and kept a nervous eye on the camera bags that were perched precariously up in the bow. When I managed to relax enough to look around though, I was awed by the scenery. The river snaked through dense rainforest, where every shade of green pressed in around us. The jungle hung over the muddy banks…

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