Transworld Surf presents their 2012 Gear Guide edit that features some pissed off models burning stuff in the desert. That combination is always a recipe for success in our books. Filmed and edited by Soy Bueno aka ryanbucci.com. Photography by Justin Jay.

Those of us in this world of action sports and culture may get it but the rest of the world definitely needs all the help they can get. Check out Tim Brodhagen’s newest episode of Dose with Keir Dillon, Rodney Smith and Richard Yelland delving into the history of black athletes in surf, skate, and snow. Its a rad time to be doing it.

Fimmaker Seth Epstein put together this rad edit of Shawn Stussy putting in work at his studio. From seeing S Double in action to the fact that Epstein shot and edited this piece dolo, its an inspiration on many levels.

Don’t feel bad that yet another year has passed without you catching any of the Oscar nominated movies, most of them sucked anyways. And besides, this was an epic year in shred videos. In the latest Dose, Tim Brodhagen nominates Art of Flight, Lost Atlas, and the SB Chronicles for their own category and also interviews skate filmmaker Nigel Alexander. Enjoy.

Andrew Guan got this footage during ISPO at Munich’s famous surf spot on the Eisbach River. That shit cray.

Vans introduces the Surfjitsu. Inspired by traditional martial arts shoes, the slim, Slip-On styled Surf Siders come in a range of materials including 100% natural hemp, canvas and corduroy and feature a removable and washable Vanslite footbed, ultra-flexible outsole and water-based glues and inks. Available in six colorways this season including a hemp espadrille style, a blue corduroy shoe for Vans Surf team rider Dane Gudauskas and a special model for artist Neil Blender featuring insole artwork. Get a look at the colorways after the jump.

Arnette is excited to announce that Josh Kerr, is bringing his signature style and personality to the Arnette global surf team. Watch his welcome edit above.

Gringo Surfboards enlisted artist Bryan Snyder for this ill “Dunce Doodle” surfboard, Snyder’s first custom design on a unfinished board. Check out the specs after the jump.

Quintin keeps on stocking it. Their latest addition is surfer Nils Schweizer and they welcome him with this pretty major welcome edit. Enjoy.

In their first dispatch since the launch of the new Public Access portal, Nike Surfing has dropped this rad edit from Brasilian slayer Gabriel Medina. The São Sebastião native proves why he is quickly becoming the man to beat. Irado hein?!