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The Approaching Lines Slyder Cup Presented by Reef is on!

Hosted at the natural gladiatorial amphitheatre that is Lusty Glaze, Cornwall on 27 th November 2016, the 3rd Annual Frigid Friction Affliction Convention is a coming together for the alternative breed of surfers.

This one-day surf competition and social gathering celebrates the art of wavesliding from a ‘finless’ perspective and as always, the emphasis is on good vibes, good rides and good times.

Photos Mat Arney

“November has been a tricky month and we’ve been monitoring conditions during the official ‘Holden Period’. As this month draws to a close, we’re stoked to be able to bring together the Slyder-hood once again,” says Approaching Lines Director Chris Nelson.

The Slyder Cup is broken into 4 classes: body surf / handplane; paipo / bellyboard; surf mat and alaia with a winner in eachwith some awesome prizes up fro grabs from Reef, Da Fins, Slyde handboards and Mullet surfboards.

The Grand Final will see the winners go head to head in a surf-off and the 3 rd Slyder Cup Champion crowned. In this event it’s all about the style of your glide and your skill on your slyde…

The only event of its kind in the UK, places are limited and sign up is available at approachinglines.com on a first come first serve basis HERE

Sharing the stoke. Photo Mat ArneyJimbo Bennett with a finless shove-it. Photo Mat ArneyGwynn Haslock primed on her bellyboard. Photo Mat Arney

Celebrating those at the heart of the scene, shapers and makers from across the waveriding spectrum – from backyard builders to established names ­– are invited showcase their alternative surf craft. If you’d like to get involved, drop us a line, we’d love to hear from you: hello@approachinglines.com

To sign up and for full event information: www.approachinglines.com/slydercup

The Slyder Cup is an Approaching Lines production.