Issue 34.2 the Indo Issue

Each surfer has a different expectation as to what the Indo experience is all about. Some wish to surf the best waves in the world on board a yacht with their closest mates. Some want to disappear into the jungle alone searching for uncrowded perfection, others plan to score waves while on honeymoon and yet more wish to hit the open (potholed) roads of Bali, Lombok and Sumbawa chasing swells. The Zag takes a look at seven epic destinations that will meet your every desire depending on what you have in mind for your next Indo trip.

"In the end we evaded the tsunami, came through a monsoon, and scored some incredible pits, completely to ourselves." - AVG. Follow the tales of Shaun Payne, Donovan Zoetmulder, Adin Jeenes, Etienne Potgieter and photographer AVG as they scour one of the final surfing frontiers of Indonesia, the Southern Sumatran coast.

A terrifying run-in with the corrupt cops of Sumbawa. Overcoming fears at a maxing shallow, barreling reef. Escaping from the reality of the rat race at a remote uncrowded outpost. Read about three ordinary surfers’ incredible tales of cooking waves and (mis)adventure in Indo.

Going to Indo and want to know what to pack? Met this beautiful local 'girl' but discovered she had an Adam's Apple? Getting ripped off by the local traders? Never fear, the Zag is here with their Indo Survival Manual with tips to have you prepared for any kind of speed bumps you might encounter on your Indo adventure.

Hawaii, Indonesia, Mavericks and good old SA have been cooking lately. Take a peek at the freshest, most epic images from these locations in our extended photo feature. It will have you waxing up or booking your ticket in a flash.