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There is legend of a surf map for Buffalo, NY — one that marks all the treasured, local surf spots. The goldmine was created by Ward and Mo Pink in the late 80s while running their shop, Urban Surfer.

The 80s were a slower time for lake surfing between the 60s and the new millennia, and the map, now long gone, is a testament to the ages and changes of a surf scene that’s been here since the beginning.

Magilla Schaus, before Ward and Mo, pioneered the area and ventured into Canada across the Peace Bridge. What’s interesting about the area, and presumably the map, is the vast amount of spots to explore. From sandy beaches, to marooned freighters, to shoals a mile offshore, to rocky point breaks, the region is loaded.

But it’s not solely inhabited by surfers. Buffalo and beyond is a waterman’s paradise. Matt Domanowski, a local golden retriever, told us the weaving history of longboarding, SUP, kiting, to foiling, all in the search of riding water.

Every local I interviewed is a water enthusiast. They do surf, but they can’t help but dabble.

This complicates the map quite a bit. My head spun as surf spot after surf spot was named. “You surf logs here. When it’s 12ft, you shortboard here. You can kite a mile offshore to ride an A-frame on this shoal…”

You can’t talk about the “pure surf” scene in Buffalo without hearing about every other water sport taking place. There are maybe only a dozen surfers practicing monogamy in board sport.

Of all the spots, there are even more across the bridge to Canada. Some pass through customs, but many are content to leave the bridge uncrossed. So, the Buffalo scene, while adjacent to scenes in Ontario, are distinct.

Instead, breaks to the southwest of the city are more prominent, going about as far as Silver Creek, where a resort hosts one of the most protected and groomed waves. The owners of the resort, Kevin and Christian Cullen, are among the list of Buffalo water enthusiasts.

The map is probably gone forever, but the scene that the early surfers worked so hard to explore and share is alive. And per conversation, it sounds like the map isn’t really needed anymore, anyway.

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DAY 2 ACTION:
We started day 2 off with some bowl action. Old men, rad kids and everything in-between! Everyone came out swinging and here is some of what went down as seen through the lens of @nateperaccini.
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Cook Off: Winter Open '26 is supported by our generous sponsors
@primitiveskate @peppergrip @acetrucks @remindinsoles @sneakercrete @opusfootwearglobal @187killerpads @triple8nyc @drinkweird @boneswheels @bonesbearings @positiveapproach @auntieannespretzels @theboardr

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COOK OFF: WINTER OPEN '25 RECAP: CRUNCHY BOWL
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The weekend through the lens of our filmer @nateperaccini
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Big shout out to our sponsors for the support
@acetrucks @peppergrip @drinkweird @ojwheels @santacruzskateboards @kruxtrucks @sneakercrete @torronyc @bonesbearings @boneswheels @opusfootwear @skatelite @triple8nyc @187killerpads @positiveapproach @7onesticks @auntieannespretzels @theboardr

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Thank you to everyone that came out to support and compete in the Cook Off: Winter Open '25. Congratulations to all of participants and big kudos to those that took home trophies, prizes and cold hard cash!
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Women's Bowl
🥇- Josie Wendler @josiewendlersk8
🥈- Sadie DeMill @sadie_mae_sk8
🥉 - Annie Bastien @tarzannieskates

Men's 15 & Under Bowl:
🥇 - Richard Bastien @ricky_sk8z
🥈 - Ryan Barker @ryanbarker.skate
🥉 - Maddox Saraceno @maddox_skating

Men's Open Bowl:
🥇 - Crawford Ward @crawskates
🥈 - Joey Handy @sk8rocker999
🥉 - Chiharu Law @chiharu_law

Crunchy Bowl:
🥇- John Casciato @john.casciato
🥈- Matt Domanowski @mattdomanowski
🥉 - Scott Tyx @punk_in_drublic_

Women's Street:
🥇- Josie Wendler @josiewendlersk8
🥈- Juri Iikura @juri_iikura
🥉 - Kairi Stanbrook @kairirider

Men's Street 15 & Under:
🥇 - Miles Anderson @milespeytonanderson
🥈 - Brody Souccar @brodysouccar
🥉 - Ethan Bobak @ethanbobak

Men's Open Street:
🥇 - Nicolas Dela Cruz @nicdelacruzin
🥈 - Miles Anderson @milespeytonanderson
🥉 - Mel Tello @melly.a.melz

Top Chop Finals
🥇 - Gabe Vigliotti @gabevigliotti
🥈 - Christopher Setinas @christopher.setinas
🥉- Bailey Seager @baileyseager

Stay tuned for a few more videos and photo dumps and get ready for the announcement of Cook Off: Summer Open '25!

Big shout out to our sponsors for the support
@acetrucks @peppergrip @drinkweird @ojwheels @santacruzskateboards @kruxtrucks @sneakercrete @torronyc @bonesbearings @boneswheels @opusfootwear @skatelite @triple8nyc @187killerpads @positiveapproach @7onesticks @auntieannespretzels @theboardr

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HUGE thanks to the new owner of @kissingbridge Small park set up for opening weekend, South is open and everyone seems stoked! Can't wait to see how the season progresses.

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Had an absolute blast foil surfing with @merric130 and @noreenmariec

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Dawn patrol

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Another amazing Cook Off in the books! Thank you for everyone that came out, showed support, cheered and competed. You're the whole reason why we host events like this, and your support ensures we're able to keep em comin! Also thank you to all of our sponsors that made sure the winners and people in attendance got some dope prizes and merch.

Here are the Bowl results:
Men's Crunchy: 🥇@nickbettinger 🥈@mutilation1 🥉@mattdomanowski

Womens: 🥇@nataliecchau 🥈@stella_skates 🥉@olivia_skategirl

Mens 15 & Under: 🥇@ryanbarker.skate 🥈@brodysouccar 🥉@ethanjames_09

Mens 16 & Up: 🥇@nickbettinger 🥈@john_osborne21 🥉@jeremy_brandenburg

@ojwheels @creaturefiends @santacruzskateboards @slappytrucks @jacuzziunlimited @operaskateboards @187killerpads @triple8nyc @acetrucks @peppergrip @umaverse__ @opusfootwear @toymachine @foundationskateboards @pigwheels @monsterenergy

Everyone killed it... See you at the next one! 🛹❤️🥡 #cookoff #skateboarding #contest

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Drop in on bank, and a (very small) manual on the way back! (Not yet Jackson, sorry)

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Wow, Happy one year anniversary to us! I wanted to make a collage of the comments some super awesome people had about us before we opened. Feel free to let em' know we severely underperformed with the whole "immediate closing", drug dealing and fight club expectations they had for us! Unfortunately, all we had were awesome times, great friendships, skateboarding and community building.

Thank you to all the skaters, scooter riders, brands and pros that help us do what we do. We look forward to another year that will be bigger and better than the last!

Come celebrate this weekend with us at the Cook Off: Summer Open '24. Registration is still open online with final registration in person the day of the events!🥡❤️🛹
#foodcourtskatepark #oneyear #skateboarding

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Early birthday present for @bethanydomanowski We now have beach toys for windy days, wavy days, and flat days.

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Went out exploring Niagara falls Canada. Easier to cross the bridge on one wheel than four

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