The masters of progression? Albee layer wins Innersection 2012

The votes are in, the judges have made their calls and the 2012 Innersection Video winner is, Albee Layer, from Maui. The guys from Maui have been dominating this competition and one wonders if they got Taylor Steele a holiday home on the Island? Jamie O'Brien came in a close second and I have to admit to thinking his entry was better! The footage from giant, Nias, alone was enough to win me over. But, congrats to Albee, I am sure he must be one stoked dude!

The winning section...



2nd Place...

The old versus the new in Surfing

I came across these two great videos today. In one you have a guy most people have not even heard of, Matt Meola, and in the other the icon, Tom Curren.

The New kid on the block, Matt Meola.

Matt Meola just won $100'000 in Taylor Steele's new Innersection competition for his part, which you can view below. I had never heard of the guy before now, but watching his video I was mightily impressed. He looks like he has the new school air brigade down pat, however, I reckon Tom could teach him a thing or two about barrel riding!

Style and grace from the Old School master, Tom Curren. (Photo: ASP)

Tom Curren is a surfing legend. Multiple world title holder, redefined rail surfing and possibly the smoothest surfer of all time. He certainly cracked a few airs, but he definitely does not have the arsenal of the new school kids. Check him carving lines in beautiful Indo waves in his video.

Whats your favorite?