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13:39 - Love that photo of Trevor "TB" Burslem in the red shirt with binoculars. He's a legendary Perth surfing identity (RIP 2006). He used to organise all the surf movies at the Regal Theatre, Subiaco in the 70's as well as write a surf column in the paper..
great stuff! just one question.. did he say that Nuuhiwa won the '66 World Contest in San Diego? (about 32 minutes in..) that was the year that Nat Young won the title..
Hi, I'm glad you liked the film. David Nuuhiwa won the International Championship on the 10th of May 1966 at San Diego. Phil. I hope that it clarifies the narration for you.
lived in Australia for a while in the past. this film captures all its beauty perfectly. good music, great photography and vibes. amazing surfers, a piece of australian surfing history.
Beautiful video. I like the quote "we are going back from whence we came". It reminds me of another quote by Jacques Cousteau: "the blood in my veins reminds me that I am the sea. And that the sea is me".
Amazing footage and narrative, but why choosing music that is not part of that era? The soulful music of the early 70's (Morning of The Earth comes to mind) was an important component of that surf experience...
Brilliant. I knew of your film when I was a grom, but didn't get to see it until this recent digital age. That era you so beautifully capture in The Making of AWT. Brings back amazing memories of being a young 70s surfer.
Hi Steve, glad you liked the film, it was fun to re-edit 'A Winters Tale' and have the digital version look so good in this format that so many people can enjoy it at it's best . Have a look at 'Surfing In The Sixties - Mona Boys' which is my favourite. Phil
Hi Justin,it's not as bad as it looks. The waves are about a foot high and , netted. and lifeguards are on duty. The biggest danger is the box jellyfish, which were not around in May when we wert there. Phil
I have to shape my own skeg nowadays. All of the ones on the market are long and super thin. I ain't going for it. Those days they had no problem with those big wide ass skegs. Getting out of control. The make goes to whatever is selling . Not what's practical. This was must of been the best era in surfing ever. 6os and 7os. Style and flow. Attitude as well. You guys are a true inspiration for me. Thanks for the knowledge my friend
@@walkcyclesydney1725 best era in my book. Epic surf history that is highly respected by me, thank you for spending so much time and energy to get this done
Thanks William, this is perhaps the best surfing film I have edited. So many people around have viewed it and enjoyed it because they can relate to it. Phil.
Hi William, I guess surfing competitions have demanded that style of surfing. Have a look at films with Dave Rastovich. He is a smooth stylist who does't surf comps but is regarded as one of the best surfers around. Phil
I dunno - but for mine, the music soundtrack is completely incongruent with what is going on on film.....which is amazing - and the narrative is wonderful too....just imagine if there was a more complimentary music sound track....Australian music from the times being shot ,maybe?
Hi Surfing Prospector, glad you liked the film, as I had a great time putting it together. Bruce Channon was and still is, a great guy and excellent surfer. Phil
What a fantastic film, epic shots! Brings back so many memories. I started surfing on the southern US east coast in 1972, at 16. Trip to Hawaii in wnter 1978. Got to see big Pipe and Sunset with my own eyes! So much style in the 70's. No one does bottom turns at Pipe anymore. People free-falling down that face was so radical. Definitely more dangerous.
Thanks nettwench for enjoying our film. A lot of work went into re-editing our 70s film ' A winters Tale'. When we get a response like yours it is very satisfying. Phil
Hi Waxhead, the Angourie footage of Bruce Channon and Mark Richards was filmed in 1970. Lennox Head and Broken Head was filmed on separate trips in 1971 and 1972. Glad that you liked film.Phil
Hi Jed, at least you liked the footage and stories which was the important most part of the film. I guess you can't please everyone with the music. Thanks for your input. Phil
Ya I loved the stories and all the footage so much that I was upset by some of the more modern style music that didn’t have the same soul and was too harsh that I had to mute the sound in those bits till certain songs ended ha but I still enjoyed the whole film and will look for the original now, thanks for your reply, best Jed
We watched these movies in Auckland Newzealand at the crystal palace what a hoot great memories thanks for posting it's a long way from the 7os and still enjoy surfing
