The story of this summer's Cord team R&D trip to Sumatra, through the eyes of the youngest member of the crew!

The Mentawai Islands are undoubtedly a contender for a surfer’s paradise. Filling a boat with group whose taste in waves, preferred board length, and desire to get barrelled ran the full range does present even the most experienced surf guide with a challenge however, when trying to ensure that everybody finds their slice of paradise.

A fortnight in the Maldives scoring world-class waves under blazing sunshine in crystal clear waters, and all with hardly anyone around.