Before Taj Burrow, Kelly Slater, and Andy Irons, there was Fred Van Dyke, Lance Carson, Skip Frye and Mike Doyle, some of the world s original surfing legends. Classic Surf Films from the 50 s and 60 s, filmed by legendary surf cinematographer Walt Phillips, takes you back to a time when finding the perfect wave, experiencing the perfect ride, and pushing the limits filled unforgettable summers.
A Slice of Surfing History I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the footage in these four surfing films, considering their age (I would like to know exactly when the footage was shot). The films do have some scratches and spots, but are still very watchable. Each film has its own disc but there are no special features. “Sunset Surf Craze,” “Surf Mania,” and Psyche Out” are full screen and have narration, identifying the locations and surfers, and providing other information. “Once Upon a Wave” is widescreen…
Walt Phillips 4 Dvd Box Set Im So Used To Watching Bruce Brown Surf Films So It Was Nice To Switch It Up And See What Other Independent Surf Directors Where Doing, The Walt Phillips Collection Was A Good Pick, Lot’s Of Classic Surf Footage From The Early Days! As You Would Expect When Purchasing Late 50s Early 60’s Surf Films!My Favorite Of The 4 Films Is “Psych Out” Because About 40 Out Of The 50 Minutes Of The Movie Is The Original Narration And Includes Some Great Instrumental Surf/Pre Surf Music! The Other Films…