Anthony Fillingim

THE LAST MAN IN THE MENTAWAI l APRIL BANK VAULT

The Last Man in the Mentawai l April Bank Vault
Episode 2 - April Bank Vault
Anthony Fillingim l @anthonyfillingim

Hello everyone, Kandui Resort back again. We hope everyone is still safe and sound and everyone enjoyed episode 1 of "the Last Man in the Mentawai". We have some Bad News and Good News in regard to Indonesia opening up to foreign tourists and when you'll be able to visit the Mentawais. The Bad News is the government announced they are looking to keep the international border closed and not issue any visas on arrival for the remainder of 2020. The Good News is we have found a way for you to safely enter Indonesia and visit us. You will need a negative PCR Swab test and a pre-approved Visa to enter the country and Kandui Resort is happy to help process your visa. Please reach out to us direct for all the details and we'll start the process for you to visit today!

While episode 1 focused on the July run of swell we had at Kandui Left, episode 2 will focus on an April run of swell at a nearby right-hand slab. The Indonesia and Mentawai border closed in late March and shortly after, SW storms started rounding the corner of South Africa and we had a great run of swell at nearby Bank Vaults. Bank Vaults is a shifty right-hander that is super exposed to the Indian Ocean and a spot where if you play your cards correctly, it's the best barrel ratio in the Mentawais. Episode 2 was filmed over 3 sessions and Anthony Filingim really showed what is possible. We really hope you enjoy episode 2 and please reach out to us if you're interested in visiting the Mentawais today. - All Day Ray Wilcoxen

Footage Courtesy of Kandui Resort
Music:
Portrayal l Out of Light
Black Angels l True Believers
Please visit http://www.MentawaiIslands.com for more info on Kandui Resort.

Jacob Szekely’s Superman Finger-Flip in Texas Tops Clips of the Month for July

Waco is the only place in the world — artificial or otherwise — that offers a perfect punt section on demand, and it’s quickly transforming what’s possible in our sport. Last month, SoCal’s underrated (if not outspoken), Jacob Szekely spent a few days in Texas trying a brand new move: The Superman Finger-flip. By stomping it, Szekely easily earned July’s top spot, despite some heavy competition from Eimeo Czermak, Nate Behl and Kael Walsh — all in pumping tubes. Click play to watch a mixed bag of epic surfing from Texas, Tahiti, Australia and Indonesia, and then scroll below to see each wave stand on its own. It’s still a trip that some of the best surfing in the world is happening in Texas, but we’ll get used to the idea eventually.

THE LAST MAN IN THE MENTAWAI

The Last Man in the Mentawai
Episode 1 - Kandui Left Swell of the Year

Hi everyone,
We sincerely hope everyone is doing well and your families are safe and sound during these crazy times. It's been such a tough time in the world and the Mentawais have not been immune. Indonesia and the Mentawais closed off it's borders in late March and just recently opened up domestic travel for anyone currently within Indonesia. Kandui Resort has made a considerable effort to keep our local staff employed and like everyone, we're looking forward to seeing the international border open soon. The one bright, shining light during this time has been the surf and the lack of surfers. We've started a youtube series "The Last Man in the Mentawais" with the hope that this series pumps everyone up to return to Indonesia and visit your favorite island, resort or charter boat. The Mentawais has been crushed economically and everyone is looking forward to your return.

Episode 1 will focus on the Kandui Left swell of the year that recently blazed through the Archipelago. Anthony Fillingim was visiting us in late March and shortly after he arrived to the island, the world started folding in. With no information available when anyone would be able to leave the Mentawais, he buckled in for the long run and the results were spectacular. We hope you enjoy the series and it pumps you up to return. The Mentawais needs your help now more than ever. - All Day Ray Wilcoxen

Footage Courtesy of Kandui Resort
Music:
Portrayal l Out of Light
Acid King l Electric Machine
Please visit http://www.MentawaiIslands.com for more info on Kandui Resort.

July Swell from Kandui

Here’s a beach angle of Kandui on fire, featuring Anthony Fillingim. (It’s still firing, BTW — and we have an interview with the camp resort manager about what it’s like out there with epic surf and no people dropping later this week. Stay tuned.)

Vid:Justis St John/Kandui Resort

A Stellar Trip to the Original Surf Park, aka the Mentawai Islands, with Anthony Fillingim

Filmed and edited by @kanduiresort and @stjohnvisual

Music by: The Strange Land