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The infamous split second before Dane Reynolds was burned this month. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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The best view in town. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Blair Conklin is one of the few guys I have seen handle a Catchsurf like a real fiberglass board. Here he is finding a little air section. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Incredible sunset at Rincon. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Sage Erickson all smiles during another beautiful sunset session. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Brandon Smith, one of the best backhand surfers in Santa Barbara, sets one up. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Known for his artistic award-winning filmmaking and imagery, Morgan Maassen is also an avid surfer and takes a few weeks off every January to enjoy some time in the water with friends and family. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Matty “Chunky Slabs” Pierce and Brandon Smith doing laps at sunset. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Matthew Hammond doesn’t need much size to rip on a wave. Here’s a shot of him riding finless on his Exile Skimboard. Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Get in there! Photo: Lessandro Morales
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Local Surf Photographer Matt Wier stoked after that barrel. Photo: Lessandro Morales
This winter has been all-time for surfers in California. There were literally waves everywhere. It seemed like every day the surf report in Santa Barbara called for 5- to 8-foot surf with good conditions. For us in Los Angeles, we tried to make it north as much as possible, but it was difficult getting past some not-so-hidden but pumping waves in North Los Angeles. Photographer Lessandro Morales, however, didn’t attempt to move an inch outside the Santa Barbara County this past January, and we don’t blame him. Here are few photos from Urban Barrels ambassador and lensman, Lessandro Morales, to sum up this epic January in Santa Barbara. Enjoy and stay barreled.
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