The Vans Duct Tape Invitational Slides Into Hainan, China | SURFER Magazine

Experiencing the Burgeoning Chinese Surf Scene By Those Who Know It Best
Ask any surfer at your local beachie about surfing in China, and they’ll either mention something about a left, or simply stare back at you blankly. While some know that Riyue Bay on Hainan Island can hold surf, most know little to nothing about China’s waves, the people who ride them and the burgeoning surf culture on the coast. In "Local Flavor", a series that aims to give an in-depth look at surf scenes around the world, against the backdrop of the Duct Tape Invitational and Sanya Festival, we pair the iconic surf personalities of the DTI with the local surfers who know their surf scene best, and record the conversations and experiences that follow.
In the first episode of "Local Flavor", Riyue Bay local surfer, DB, explains how much it means to the Hainan Island surf community for the Duct Tape Invitational to come to their home. Having had initial exposure to well-known traditional log maestros like Joel Tudor and Alex Knost through videos only, after surfing with the invitees DB said, "Wow, they were our superheroes but now they're our friends." Hit play to watch the elated Duct Tape Invitational hosts of Hainan Island, China share their growing surf scene with the visiting surfers.

[@davidtomar1125]

Really nice. I lived in Haiti for 20 years and surfed alone or with friends visiting from the US. Good waves and we would give out old boards to the kids and help them learn to surf. No there is hard core crew of locals enjoying the love of surfing, it’s a beautiful thing to spread that joy to others around the world!!!

[@blairli8681]

Thank you for bring all those fun to Hainan.China

[@gutmorgensurfen]

Surfing can promote friends across the world=love=peace!

[@saintchristophertwo]

mell is the coolest surfer his really got the image down too. always hair right, always styleing in every aaspect. lvoe mell.

[@Dembae66]

Saint Christopher dude snorts a bunch a coke

[@salthead5768]

at 0:58, many logger legends in one bus. Rad vibes and stoked to watch another episode coming soon yewww ! stay salty ~~

[@presentfuture3657]

hoping that the duct tape can visit philippines too, (Siargao, La union, Baler )

[@PengTn]

is it okay if i could repost this video and give credit to Vans/surfer? just for informative video my local community

[@sam_bi99s]

sick vidd, waht song is that at 5min? woah!!

[@rockymiller7008]

awesome

[@surf32250]

Actually, a shaka means "6" in Chinese!

[@hairspa1980]

Andy's Chops and Stache are cash $$$

[@Simon.the.Likeable]

When it gets too crowded there they can build so more islands and claim them.

[@parsvishal]

Yes but not invading countries like the UK Portuguese Dutch and your French brothers did..

[@Simon.the.Likeable]

@@parsvishal All European colonies had been decolonized half way through last century. Do you honestly think China will ever return Tibet to self rule or give up its claim to Taiwan? Wake up to reality.

[@thedude1187-q9q]

Wat sk8 bowl is that?

[@user-gq6kf3hb4c]

我看到了 女神 茄子~

[@charliekerr6367]

Hello

[@tampio5264]

fuck yeah