[Elegant Chaos]

Hi all,

A group of us are heading to Newquay this summer. Couple of experienced surfers, rest of us are beginners.

Basically I'm looking for one or two great surf films for us to watch before we head off. Not to learn from, but basically to blow the other guys away (as in, "Amazing - how's it possible to surf like *that*...?!?")

I've narrowed it down to a choice of the following:-

1. Endless Summer (1964)

2. Endless Summer II (1994)

3. Crystal Voyager (1972)

4. Jack Johnson - The September Sessions (2002)

If anyone has any comments on the above, would recommend one over the others as an *ultimate* surf film, or wants to rank them I'd really appreciate the feedback before I fork out for one or two of them. Have had a look on the internet but reviews of the above don't really tell you much about the actual content. Also, obviously if there's a great film I've missed, let me know!

I'm looking for something that has a lot of actual wave-riding rather than a storyline / non-surf action - the film(s) will be on in the background at our pre-trip farewell party so continuous waves (or as close as possible) is what I'm after. I already have "Big Wednesday" - great film, but not what I'm looking for here (too much plot and on-shore stuff) - want to get lost in wave after wave...

Cheers,

Elegant Chaos

[-Nick-]

m8 u wont go far wrong with endless sumer a timeless classic i think anyone that has seen it will agree

[Sad?Old Hippie]

Yeah...i can second that...alternatively show em all...u can neva get 2 much of a good thing can u!

[cheese]

ok do i dare mention point break?? lol

[Elegant Chaos]

Originally Posted by cheese

ok do i dare mention point break?? lol

By all means do - great film and I have it already! Will probably stick that on at some point. Hey, I also have Blue Juice (I forgive it a lot for having Catherine Zeta-Jones at probably her finest ever). Want to top these up with some "pure" surfing films though...

[minty]

try Billabong's 'Framelines' DVD

[Dan O'Malley]

"Big Wednesday" is also well worth a look.

[chris7uk]

Jack Johnson - The September Sessions

I cant believe no-ones mentioned this.

You should see this film, its bout half an hour long but its all about surfing with mates and experimentaing with your surf styles. it looks like they have a great time, this is a DVD/Film that makes u wanna surf!

chr1s

[chris7uk]

Oh and does any1 know if Ripcurls "this way up" is a good video?

[Alsone]

Billygoats "Revelation" has 4 chapters of BIG wave riding at Teahupoo along with all the more usual smaller stuff elsewhere. Also, has the surf film "Side B the surf Movie" in the bonus features so 2 for one!

Billygoats "Because" film has a Teahupoo section in the extras (not as good as Revelation for Teahupoo) but probably has (in my opinion) better general surfing like the Billabong Pro in Australia.

Revelation has some short 30 secondish interviews between clips whereas Because is nearly all action.

I see there are lots of recommendations so I guess you takes your choice.

Alsone.