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What I love about logging is that it's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. It's this dance that reminds us to love and enjoy life, and not take things too seriously. I love this photo. All three ladies in it (@shredsista @lolamignot @karinarozunko ) absolutely rip and they always have a great spirit that is reflected in their surfing. They are always laughing and living life to the fullest. Luki (@_lucrecia_ ) who took this photo is so talented and has a gift of capturing the sweetest parts of logging. As a fellow lady slider, Luki has a great way of embodying the elegance and bliss of logging. Here is Makala, Lola, and Karina reminding everyone what logging is all about: having fun. Photo: Luki O'Keefe (@_lucrecia_)
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The beach has always provided a place for me to be refreshed. When I’m in the ocean, I feel humbled by life’s grace. When I got hooked on logging, it became an outlet for me to decompress and find happiness. Through logging, I have met my closest friends and mentors, and without this amazing sport, I would be a much different person, lost in a concrete jungle. Longboarding centers me and keeps me stoked on life. Nothing beats a good nose ride. When I get a good nose ride, it automatically puts a smile on my face and I feel free. Flying through a section with toes over feels like the closest thing to flying.
Born and raised in Southern California, I was lucky enough to grow up surfing First Point, Malibu. Over the years of surfing the point, I was able to learn and be mentored by the best loggers in the world. I was very content surfing perfect right-hand point breaks my whole life until I moved to Hawaii for school, where my eyes were opened to a brighter realm of longboarding. Beyond my love and passion for surfing, I enjoy trail running, adventuring, and traveling. And since I have graduated college, I look forward to filling up my passport.
To see more from Taylor, check her out on Instagram.