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WHITE MONKEY: CORE PERFORMANCE

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A definite power source on the Bukit, The White Monkey Surf Shop operates with old school values and new school performance. “It’s all about the boards”, says Owner/ Provocateur Pete Matthews, “Surfing is nothing without planting your feet on the best high performance surfboards in the world. You know it and I know it, a magic board can change your life”. With a full array of the latest LOST/MAYHEM and DHD models and the finest modern equipment and gear to go along with them, the White Monkey is the place to be for the surfer serious about cutting edge performance. Says White Monkey devotee Mason Ho, “Come in here and you will feel the vibrations of a surf stoke so strong it’ll make your teeth rattle”.

THE DRIFTER EXPERIENCE

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Drifter is a place to chill out and peruse the carefully curated collection of books, artwork, memorabilia and, of course, an epic selection of surfboards. But Drifter is so much more than a surf shop — it’s an experience. Drifter represents and houses the independent works of people who are redefining a generation. By honouring the legends of the past who’ve laid the foundations of surf culture while inspiring us to create a new movement, we’ve built a temple of surfing unlike any other.

BRONSON MEYDI AND KETUT TIA 2019 RIP CURL GROMSEARCH CHAMPS!

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This year The Halfway Boardriders Challenge 2019 was held within the Annual Kuta Beach Festival and what an event they both were. Not only a surf contest, the festival included live music, local clothing stalls, local food warungs, skateboard demo’s and even a traditional Baleganjur. With all the action going late into the night after the fantastic surfing. The Halfway Boardriders challenge presented by Vissla was a wildly competitive event with surfers from all over Indonesia. Not only all the local boardriders clubs but surfers from Nias, Java and Sumbawa too. A real gathering of talent for local creators and innovators, promoting beach awareness and environmentalism. The event even had a turtle mascot to represent the weekly turtle releases. All in all a big event with the Halfway challenge presented by Vissla. For More contact Rahtu at 08123776606.

KUTA BEACH FESTIVAL AND HALFWAY BOARDRIDERS CHALLENGE A SMASH!

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This year The Halfway Boardriders Challenge 2019 was held within the Annual Kuta Beach Festival and what an event they both were. Not only a surf contest, the festival included live music, local clothing stalls, local food warungs, skateboard demo’s and even a traditional Baleganjur. With all the action going late into the night after the fantastic surfing. The Halfway Boardriders challenge presented by Vissla was a wildly competitive event with surfers from all over Indonesia. Not only all the local boardriders clubs but surfers from Nias, Java and Sumbawa too. A real gathering of talent for local creators and innovators, promoting beach awareness and environmentalism. The event even had a turtle mascot to represent the weekly turtle releases. All in all a big event with the Halfway challenge presented by Vissla. For More contact Rahtu at 08123776606.

PERFECT 10 IS THE PERFECT FIT

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Starting in 2018, the proof of success is that Perfect 10 has already grown to four different stores. Located in Sanur, Kuta, Uluwatu and Manado, this groovy concept store is focused on surfing and the beach lifestyle. And how could they not be with leadership brands like Billabong, Vissla, Havaianas, Amuse Society, 69 slam, FCS and more. And what’s really new on the scene is their all women’s store at Uluwatu called “HER. By perfect 10”. Their October opening was a smash and the place has been packed ever since. And that right there is a great description of these perfect 10 stores. Because they are packed with all the quality products you need for a perfect 10 day at the beach. Get there. Find out more at +815 5800 5389

VOLCOM TAKES BERAWA!

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Volcom has skated into the Berawa scene by opening a new two story store. Located on the main Berawa strip this is Volcom’s sixth concept store on the island and it’s a beauty. The store offers boardshorts, casualwear, accessories, and a whole second floor dedicated to Women’s fashion. The store’s modern industrial look shows off Volcom’s artistic side with carefully hand-designed art displayed around the store embracing Balinese culture, styles and iconography. These designs are also reflected onto the brand’s best-selling Bali Inspired tees collection; an exclusive collection that is only available in Bali. Get there! Volcom Berawa: Jalan Pantai Berawa No. 101 A, (62) 0877 6557 1797, Store hours: Monday through Sunday 09:00 – 22:00.

SINALOA OPENS TO RAVES IN THE HEART OF LEGIAN!

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This restaurant and bar is exactly what you Legian needed. The conversion of a dodgy corner bar into a stylish, two-level tapas and cocktail destination. The place is a work of genius, exactly the injection of casual sophistication that locals and travelers have been crying out for. Surrounded by plantation shutters, brilliant in blue and white, with warm lighting and a Cuba-meets-Mexico menu of delicious tapas and main courses, Sinaloa is the kind of place where you come early and leave late. Brought to you by the team behind On The Juice, the lively pop up bar on Padma Beach, Sinaloa welcomes you with a stunning blue cocktail bar and scattered tables before leading you upstairs where the menu focuses on small plates and big flavours. Do yourself a favor and get something from the Margarita Menu. They are the best in Bali, authentic and inspired. “Basically” says co-owner Sam, “we have created a venue that we would want to hang out at in Legian instead of having to travel to Seminyak...

TIPI JABRIK’S GROM PATROL TRAINING CAMP AND COMP SERIES A HIT!

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Tipi Jabrik’s Grom Patrol Training Camp and Comp Series ended with an amazing display of high performance surfing. It was the proper way to end the youth-focused surf series that is meant to cultivate the next generation of Indonesia’s pro surfing legacy and showcase the talent pool that is growing every year. There were 7 divisions of competition on Sunday, with over 70 kids competing from countries including Australia, Brazil, Italy, Japan, France, USA, England, New Zealand in ages from 6 years old through 17 years old. With the first Grom Patrol series done, Tipi Jabrik replied, “This has been really fun, and I want to thank all the sponsors that helped us to make this happen, along with the kids and their parents and especially the boardriders clubs…without them this would never happen. Now with the boardriders clubs like Halfways and Padma Boys, it’s way easier to make events as they understand the importance of having junior events and motivate our next generation of surfe...

S-RESORTS HIDDEN VALLEY : A Surfer’s Paradise

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With some of Bali’s most renowned surfing and diving spots just moments away, an award winning surf guiding team and tropical gardens encompassing the resort, S-Resorts Hidden Valley Bali is the perfect choice for discerning surfers. Peace, tranquility and perfect waves reign here. This tropical Oasis features a range of villas surrounded by beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, offering four pools, full service spa, guided yoga, delectable dining options, and a huge new surf-centric gym and training barn. Professionally equipped, this training facility is open to the fragrant tradewinds and sports a beautiful valley view. With sustainability at the resort’s core, you can relax body and soul as you enjoy a green surf getaway that offers the best surf guiding on the island. Trained local surfers sure to get you into perfection. And few resorts are as thoughtfully designed for families as Hidden Valley, ensuring kids too can have the adventure of a lifetime. Here, away from the bust...

VISSLA OPENS DOORS AT PADANG PADANG

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Billed as a “remedy to corporate surf brands”, Vissla has been quietly growing in leaps and bounds in Bali. Popular from the start with their ultra cool, alternative products they have now created a new groovy concept surf shop within walking distance of Padang Padang. On offer are the Vissla core surf line lead by their Upcycle coconut boardshorts that have to be seen to be believed. An eco-concept that every ocean lover can dig. For the ladies there is the latest fashions from Amuse Society, a little known brand with a big reputation for quality and style. And Vissla’s girl’s core surfing wear is perfectly named as Sister Evolution. You will also find cutting edge surfboards and all the accessories you need for the core surfing lifestyle like Reef sandals and Le Specs shades. The whole thing is set up as a real surf shop. From its wooden floor to its soft tack lighting, a great place to get your surf on has landed in the Bukit. Don’t miss it. Vissla: Jl. Labuan Sait Pecatu ( Bes...

THE NEW EXPLORER II: The Perfect Travel Barrel Board From Luke Studer

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First developed for Travis Potter for traveling throughout Indonesia seeking perfect empty barrels, Luke Studer’s new mind machine features a Lopez inspired outline with plenty of forward volume feeding into a spiral vee and a 2+1 fin setup. This is a board that can be depended upon to push the limit of adventure barrels. Traveling to extremely remote tubes demands a refined, realistic quiver and these new barrel dependable designs are just the ticket. Still, the bottom contours allow that big roundhouse cutback when you blast out of the tube and still give you that control, confidence and propulsion you need from late take-off to rocketing kick out over the shoulder. They are dynamite paddlers too. Mikala Jones’s feedback has refined the design for riding super deep while still maintaining control. A master of riding some of the most remote foam balls in Indonesia, Mikala has suggested the influences of Tri-Plane hulls, asymmetrical tails for specific right or left tubes and all m...

THE THRUSTER CLUB

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Just like the ski slopes has their ski lodges, so does White Monkey surf shop at Padang Padang have its after surf Cafe and Bar. Located in the shade of the backyard venue of the shop, the Thruster Club is one of Bali’s most popular places to relax after a great session, or to just catch up with friends… and certainly meet new ones. Early morning Coffees, Bullet Coffees, Fresh Juices and Kombucha for those pre-surf sessions and afternoon into evening Cocktails, Beers, Wine and healthy food. There is also a Nalu Bowl Cafe located in our backyard venue serving delicious Acai and Fruit bowls. The perfect surf food for high energy sessions. There is always something happening in our backyard. Movie premieres, Surf Parties, product launches, live music, surf star autograph signings and more. Our Friday nights are packed with all our global visitors. It is Ladies Night after all, with half off specials for all the girls. We also throw dynamite private parties. Just ask if you are interest...

ULU CLIFFHOUSE: ALWAYS A HAPPENING

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The UlU Cliff House is the cliff-top oasis that is redefining the Bukit Bali beach club scene. Opening its doors to international acclaim at the end of 2017, Conde Nast Traveller called it “The Coolest Beachclub” and one of the “World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants.” The 45,000 sq ft beach club’s design embraces the raw and natural beauty of its breathtaking location on the cliffs of Uluwatu and includes a pool, restaurant, and an Ocean deck bar built on the rocks below with direct access to the surf. Since opening, Ulu Cliffhouse has thrown some of the best parties on the island, with a number of the world’s greatest DJ’s including Grammy-award-winning Nic Fanciulli, Guy Gerber, Hot Since 82, Fatboy Slim and Carl Cox & Eric Powell’s Mobile Disco. So grab your board and grab your dancing shoes and join the cliffside party for the ride of your life.

FISHBONE LOCAL: CANGGU’S POSITIVE CHOICE

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It’s just one of those places that make you smile. It’s close enough to the surf to walk in with your hair wet, but just classy enough to be a step up from just another fried food beer bar. The whole place, from the fresh food to the gathering tables, to the open kitchen to the backyard grassy knoll, is all set up for one thing. Good vibrations. But not the hippie type like so many others in the neighborhood. Fishbone local is about lively times at both lunch and dinner for the semi-adult in all of us. Perfect for everything from post surf chow downs to lunch meetings to romantic table-for-two dining. Here is a place where fun, romance and even a little business can co-exist in a creative, healthy environment. And the food and drinks? Dashing yet affordable. Start with a smoked cinnamon crusted Mojito, hit the black vinegar lobster dumplings starter, go for the Prawn spaghetti and finish with the Deep fried snickers. It’s all sustainable. Fishbone works with the fisherman of Singaraj...

THE STOKEHOUSE: IS NOW OPEN IN SANUR!

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Stokehouse is a new kind of concept store that has chosen to feature the forward thinking designs of both Vissla & Amuse Society. Located in Sanur, Stokehouse recognizes Sanur as one of the top destinations for global and local surfers. And also the five star hotel set. Vissla Upcycled coconut boardshorts are definitely top of the list and high end Ladies beach wear from Amuse Society makes any holiday even better on this beautiful island. Proud to represent the region with the highest quality surf products, Stokehouse is the place to go. Jalan Danau Tamblingan 91 A Sanur, Denpasar, Bali.

RIP CURL: GRAND OPENING IN BRAWA

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Rip Curl is proud to announce the opening of its brand new store in Berawa, Bali. Nestled into the main Berawa road, Rip Curl share its new location with the best shops, bars and restaurants in the community. This freshly new two floors store with 140 square foot of space, this store benefits from great natural light through the glass entrance, reinforcing the brand’s strong relationship with the outdoors. With this new, fresh and clean store design the layout gives the ability to fully showcase the brand and its products including the latest Mirage Boardshorts collection, Rip Curl’s award winning My Bikini Swimwear collection and all the other quality products that has made Rip Curl Bali’s premium international Surf brand for decades. Rip Curl Store Berawa opens seven days a week from 9 AM to 10 PM Bali time. For additional information, please visit www.ripcurl.asia. Rip Curl Berawa Store Jl. Pantai Berawa 101 A Berawa - Canggu Bali

PIZZA FABBRICA: THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD FACTORY

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“In vino veritas”. In wine there is truth. And at the new Pizza Fabbrica Canggu it’s in the food too. Open 10am to midnight and close to Echo Beach, Pizza Fabbrica is the real deal. It boasts a wide collection of authentic Italian cuisine and wine that is sure to make you feel like you are in the old country. This resto is 100% made in Italy, guaranteed quality Italian craftsmanship, tastes and delights. From classical pizza’s, panzerotto and panuozzo, to their authentic wines, fresh cheeses, sausages, dressings, fresh vegetables and tasty Italian desserts. Fabbrica means factory, but don’t let that label fool you, their products are lovingly and individually selected to offer the best in Italian quality. Perfect for a quick bite or for a friends and family gathering, Pizza Fabbrica proudly answers any craving. This authentic experience starts at the door and doesn’t end until the last dessert and that last sip of wine. Go for the Quattro Stagioni or the Burrata or the white pizza. G...