"How time flies. It feels like only the other day we were pouring over the teenage issues of this mag and hailing the new gen. Now we’re approaching middle years and looking for a new name for this generation as they assume profiles, centre spreads and the heartiest chunks of this mag.

"We’ve run a joint profile this issue on two young guys at the fore, Thomas Smith and Thomas Robinson. The reason for the double feature is that they represent opposite sides of the emerging scene, one buoyed by competition and a professional approach and the other who loves the sport for its lifestyle and alternative nature.

"There’s some more Hawaiian gear, photo style and Pipe report, plus a photo trip to South Australia. Our Noise this issue is a Mexican prodigy who’s being groomed for stardom plus we’ve got a story on Joe Clarke, about the need for young dudes to chase their own glory. Aka Lyman fills a DNA profile and the best girls in the world make up our Gang."