“Surfwise, none of these islands are ‘the stuff of dreams,’” author @michael.kew says about his photos from Oceania, where he’s spent a good chunk of the last 18 or so years exploring. “True surf destinations they are not, but they exemplify the spirit of exotic pure exploration that in the past decade or so has largely and sadly gone missing.” Hit our link in bio for a gallery of Kew's photos taken during the writing of "Rainbownesia", his new book about traveling solo to the Tropical Pacific's deepest reaches.

Meet the resin maestros from @wrv1967 and @hansensurfboards competing this week in the Resin Roundup. The third matchup features two of the most respected pourers from the East Coast and the West; @thedingshack and @color_wheel_glass. Hit our link in bio for more.

“Surfing has been the only way I’ve been able to actually get away from dealing with other people and the mental noise they bring—that’s always been something I choose to avoid if I can," says @flynn_novak. "If I’m not surfing Rockies or Pipeline, I’m surfing somewhere else by myself, and that has always been by design. Being in nature, especially in the ocean, you’re forced to stay in the moment. You can identify what’s happening around you and give yourself the best chance to predict what will happen next. It’s about attentiveness, for me.” Photo by @chachfiles.

The bottom turn is the most underrated maneuver in surfing. Here’s @tannergud, @danedamus and @patrickgud giving it the credit it deserves. Hit our link in bio to watch “Surfboards with Two Fins” in full. Video by @alexkilauano.

Heat 2 of next week's Resin Roundup will feature North Shore-by-way-of-South Carolina glassing prodigy @jasperheyne for @hicsurf and New York jack-of-all surfboard trades @faktionsurfboards for @pilgrimsurfsupply. Hit our link in bio to meet these foam and fiberglass artists and don't forget to vote for your favorite board next week. Presented by @dragonalliance.

@kaelwalsh’s “Soft Serve” is more than just another edit—it’s a damn statement piece. Hit our link in bio for the mind-melting full cut. Video by @wadeecarroll.