HARD CORE CREW surf Alex Knost upon my return

Alex Knost upon my return to California late in 2013

I’ve spent years questioning two things:the city’s consistently underwhelming surf—and whether I’m actually any good at surfing

Its high-planing shape provides maximum flotation for easy paddling and early wave entry

A true standout—and a worthy addition to any quiver

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HARD CORE CREW surf Alex Knost upon my returnMike Gigliotti is an artist and skateboarder from Santa Monica, California. His multidisciplinary practice spans illustration, oil painting, and ceramics, blending skate and surf culture with deep personal and cinematic influences. Mike has held solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Australia, Los Angeles, and most recently Malibu. His illustrations and paintings have also appeared as skateboard and surf graphics for iconic brands including Baker, Antihero,