R.I.P – JIM

James Kates sliding around home on the east coast of Australia, from his RIP section from DRAG.
James Kates sliding around home on the east coast of Australia, from his RIP section from DRAG.
James Kates slicing it up in style on The Flying Vee, Eco Cork & his Signature Sled. Film: Jack Dabinson, Dave Fox
October 28, 2016
Incredible contest conditions, huge beatdowns, heroic feats and progressive technical riding, 2015 has been an epic year
December 30, 2015
Some heavy slabs from Zion Wetsuits, featuring: Jeff Hubbard, Dave Hubbard, Chris James, James “Koots” Cayley, James Kates
November 12, 2015
A montage of absurd antics from HB team rider James Kates surfing in blizzards. Presented by Hot Buttered. Shot by Maddog
October 12, 2015
A token ten-night surf trip with a twist. Lightly frosted and steeped in absurdity, an unsual trio chase the untouched crest
September 13, 2015
“Doing a film on a surfer, booger and kneeboarder requires a decent dose of the absurd, which we here @ ZION
August 12, 2015
An erratic yet stylish display of boogie sliding, mostly shot on a handycam by Chris James. From HotButtered.
June 22, 2015
“A bunch of forgotten clips from a mini dv tape recently found in the back of a dirty car seat and slapped together on a timeline
September 9, 2014
A mix of action shot over the last winter in Nazare, Portugal. Featuring: Dino Carmo, Antonio Cardoso, Nuno Prata, Hugo Macatrão
June 4, 2014
A few shred sessions with Sam Bennett, Jordan Putland and James Kates. Sounds – Pinheads – Too Darn Loud.
April 29, 2014
James Kates twirling on The HB Epic’s new ‘Art’ core. Filmed by James Strickland, Todd Barnes. VHS twist by Rory Anderson.
March 3, 2014
December 27, 2017