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THE DRIFTER
In the summer of 2008, iconic surfer and former Pipe Master Rob Machado flew to Indonesia to experience a different kind of surf trip. A journey that would take him way beyond his comfort zone, to the point where he could finally be alone with his thoughts, his desires and the empty perfection of an unnamed Indian Ocean reef. What did he discover? You never stop dreaming.

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12/01/2009 07:10 PM
Concerning P.V.E Sorry about that last comment. OLD HABBITS DIE HARD.
mike reola 11/27/2009 02:44 PM
Is this not the wealest, wanna be hippie shit you ever seen?? im sure rob has an iphone and all the apps he can...point being THIS SHIT IS FAKE. Maybe he should just ride longboards since he's so tired and just stands on a wave cruising.the end.not buyinh into this one.sorry guys.
P.V.E 11/27/2009 01:22 PM
As the water flowes, so does the human soul. Thanks Robert for trying to remind us why we surf. P.S DONT EVEN CONSIDER THE HILL THIS WINTER.
Doug D 11/27/2009 10:13 AM
Met Rob and Joel Tudor while in Costa Rica a few years back. Me and my girlfriend were the only ones staying at this little place in Pavones when one rainy night they showed up to get some footage for the sprout. They are the most friendly down to earth humble guys you will ever meet. If only half the people in the world were like Rob the world would be a better place. Dont hate someone for making it doing what we all love to do. Great job Rob,Cant wait to see the film.
TP 11/23/2009 05:32 PM
co-sign w/ wcobl... easy to be a rich "drifter"
Sunshine 11/23/2009 03:43 PM
Rob you totally contradicted what you were trying to do by making a documentary film.
11/23/2009 09:34 AM
too hollywood, lame!!!
John Crowley 11/23/2009 09:14 AM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name
Looks like a cool film to take us (me) away from the daily grind of too much work and not enough play... Good job.
kjhg 11/17/2009 09:34 PM
yeee
wcobl 11/17/2009 08:59 PM
This looks ridiculous. Rob to truly "go beyond you comfort zone" drop your sponsors, work 8-10 hrs a day to survive. Scrape and save with zero hand outs from your sponsors. Then go on a true journey free of any documentation. Really Rob and Taylor, shut up and surf.
Stephen Wolfram 11/17/2009 04:20 AM
Great images! Inspiring!
MIKE WALLICK 11/12/2009 08:22 PM
I am about as envy's as one can be. What an awesome life.
Scott cooper 11/12/2009 02:26 PM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name
Back to the essence of surfing...Rob's attitude and surfing brought back memories of "5 Summer Stories". I can't wait to experience his journey.
Patrick Daly 11/11/2009 05:40 AM   * PREMIUM MEMBER - Real Name
Impressive work! We can all get something from this film. See ya in the water ...
Jesse 11/08/2009 12:46 PM
I liked Rob in the 90's now he's just lame. kinda like the malloy bro's. I'm over this new age anti-materialistic stuff
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