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Watch: Another Torren Martyn Edit to Keep Your Envy Burning

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cinema // Nov 22, 2024
Words by Jack O'Neill Paterson
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Torren Martyn was a comp kid once, chasing points until Dave Rasta whispered in his ear, kicked out his middle fin and set him free. Now, he’s the grand revivalist of sailboats, alt-boards, long-form films, and surfing with only 30% of your true power. Fortune favours the conservative. 

Even if it came with a curse that’d follow him forever, whatever deal Torren struck in the dark to get the life he’s got now — anyone would trade their soul for it, if you’re into getting paid to scour the globe for empty waves.

Mr Martyn’s latest offering comes from somewhere in Indonesia, a place that, despite decades of overexposure, write-offs, and crowds so tight they’ll strangle the joy from your neck, seems to be having a recent revival of uncorked spots. 

Today, he’s side by side with Drew McPherson, captain of Surfrider Foundation Aus — the baddest planet defenders in the game. Countless tubes, not a thruster in sight. Fortune favours the conservative alternative.

To continue feeding your jealousy, learn more about Torren’s story, here. 

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