Although smaller than surrounding areas, the below-sea-level rights were grinding across the sand in perfect form for Steve Thomas in Dana Point. Photo: Van Swae

Chris Del Moro can ride anything, and ride it well. Here, he perches atop a San Onofre peak on the proper craft for the day. Photo: Glaser

With classic poise, Steve Thomas enjoys ideal longboarding conditions over a shallow sandbar. Photo: Van Swae

East Coast surfer and filmmaker Mikey DeTemple hangs a few toes at the Lane during the Duct Tape Invitational. Photo: Glaser

Mikey DeTemple knows the importance of having the right board for the day. Smooth lines on even smoother San Onofre peaks go together like biscuits and gravy. Photo: Glaser

The conditions were flawless for a longboarding competition last week at Steamer Lane. Eventual Duct Tape Invitational winner Alex Knost glides across a glassy peak. Photo: Glaser

Mikey DeTemple spends some time perched on the nose on a warm afternoon at glassy San Onofre. Photo: Glaser

Party waves were encouraged at Steamer Lane during the Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational. Here, Tudor and Malibu standout Chad Marshall share a glassy shoulder. Photo: Glaser

Mikey DeTemple is a surf filmmaker with talents on either side of the lens. Photo: Glaser

Although Chris Del Moro is equally stylish on a shorter stick, he’s not afraid to look back to surfing’s longboarding roots for a good time. Photo: Glaser

Chris Del Moro is no stranger to noseriding or tuberiding. Here he manages to work on both. Photo: Glaser

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