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		<title>An old and almost forgotten interview with Mark Foo</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/lead-article/an-old-and-almost-forgotten-interview-with-mark-foo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:46:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spotlight]]></category>

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This interview was conducted by Gerry Blanck who has been a Karate trainer in the L.A. area for years.    Gerry and original Pensacola local surf shop owner and surfing celebrity had a major influence on Mark Foo&#8217;s life.  I think Gerry, being the humble person he is has always been a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Steve Forstall Video interview: Reflections on board design continued</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/lead-article/steve-forstall-reflections-on-board-design-continued/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/lead-article/steve-forstall-reflections-on-board-design-continued/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Surf Design]]></category>

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In this video we have Steve discussing board design, how to get into the industry, the difference between Asian imported Surfboards and custom built and the state of the industry at the craftsman level.

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		<title>Tom Stack Video interview: Che, Inspiration, The surf industry and hype</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/lead-article/tom-stack-video-interview-che-inspiration-the-surf-industry-and-hype/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/lead-article/tom-stack-video-interview-che-inspiration-the-surf-industry-and-hype/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spotlight]]></category>

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Tom is again giving his thoughts on the state of the surf industry, Surfing in general and some of his personal inspirations.  Agree or disagree, it&#8217;s refreshing to speak with someone who is not afraid to be who they are.

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		<title>Fort Pickens Point: A lost wave and being BZR Turner</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/profiles/fort-pickens-point-a-lost-wave-and-being-bzr-turner/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/profiles/fort-pickens-point-a-lost-wave-and-being-bzr-turner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Profiles]]></category>

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One of a series of interviews done with BZR Turner the original Gulf Coast legend, Steve Forstall and Freddy Esposito.   Discussing how the old Fort Pickens point used to be, while Steve and Freddy pay tribute to BZR.

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		<title>Video Interview: Freddy Esposito and Steve Forstall</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/1654/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/1654/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>

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This in an interview with Freddy Esposito and Steve Forstall about old Pensacola Skateboarding, Surfing, and craftsmanship.  Steve a well known shaper and Freddy still active in local computer web page creation.  Freddy and Steve were the manager and assistant manager for the old paved wave skateboard park. Freddy was one of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One Love: Tom Stack Interview</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/etcetera/one-love-tom-stack-interview/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/etcetera/one-love-tom-stack-interview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noel Whitman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Etcetera]]></category>

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I have know the Stack family including Tom for many years. All of the three boys are good surfers and waterman who have over the years&#8230; been involved in making surfboards.  A few years ago Tom decided that his home town of Pensacola needed an alternative to the stagnant and overly commercialized surf scene there.
One [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Video interview Series chapter 1: Steve Forstall</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/video-interview-series-chapter-1-steve-forstall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/video-interview-series-chapter-1-steve-forstall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:42:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>

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I have known Steve Forstall since the Late seventies. Either from my times working in the local surf shop in High school, to our partnership in our own surf shop/Surfboard factory, until our current business relationship and friendship.  All during this time, Steve has been a creative force and unique individual.  In fact, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mark Richards: Video interview on his early influences</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/mark-richards-on-his-early-influences-and-some-surfing-history/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/featured/mark-richards-on-his-early-influences-and-some-surfing-history/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/?p=1569</guid>
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This is a very rough edit.  I&#8217;ll post a better one later.   This interview was done on short notice right after the closing of Clark foam.  Mark has some interesting insight.  Mark is obviously very professional in his approach and one of the best ambassadors the sport of surfing has ever had.   The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When surfing was Surfing, Enter the industry and a bit of Leonard Cohen</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/editorial/when-surfing-was-surfing-enter-the-industry-and-a-bit-of-leonard-cohen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/editorial/when-surfing-was-surfing-enter-the-industry-and-a-bit-of-leonard-cohen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:07:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Editorial]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/?p=1516</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The ponies run, the girls are young,
The odds are there to beat.
You win a while, and then it’s done –
Your little winning streak.
And summoned now to deal
With your invincible defeat,
You live your life as if it’s real,
A Thousand Kisses Deep.
There have been more than a couple of eras in surfing, and quite a few changes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Horan Annivesary Winged Keel</title>
		<link>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/surfboard-building/horan-annivesary-winged-keel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/surfboard-building/horan-annivesary-winged-keel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Solo Surfer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Surf Design]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.theindependentsurfer.com/?p=1494</guid>
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The new 25 year anniversary Winged Keel  surfboard fin is a good example of why old fashioned domestic craftsmanship is still important.   Larry Allison is a 40 year veteran fin manufacturer and one of the original distributors for this Australian fin design from Cheyne Horan and the late Ben Lexen.
Cheyne first unveiled [...]]]></description>
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