LUCAS MELDRUM: THE GOLDEN ERA OF WAVE EDITSLUCAS MELDRUM: THE GOLDEN ERA OF WAVE EDITSBoy have we got a feast of epic videos for you to watch over this Bank Holiday Monday! Over to Lucas Meldrum as he reflects on the rise and fall of the epic wave edit and the shift to bite-sized 1030 second clips. He also revisits some his favourite iconic wave edits from the golden days of YouTube and Vimeo, so hook in and get ready for some epic windsurfing video blockbusters from the past.LUCAS MELDRUM: There was a golden age for windsurfing edits; the late 2000s to early 2020s. DVD films were fading out and the rise of TikTok and Instagram Reels had not yet happened. It was a period where we would wait excitedly for the worlds best riders to drop edits with mind blowing action. Riders would stack clips from a trip or an entire season, cutting the best moments to a full-length soundtrack. If a standout edit dropped, thered be a bit of a buzz at the beach or onlineDid you see that last Brawzinho edit? It was epic!But we dont get much of that anymore. So, what happened? Short-form content has taken over. Instagram and TikTok were instrumental in squeezing video lengths down. 30 or even 10 second action clips are now the norm. We scroll through hundreds of quick clips daily, each blending into the next. They might be exciting in the moment but barely memorable.When was the last time you heard someone say, Remember that sick Brawzinho reel from a couple weeks back? or I rewatched that Philip Koster reel from two years ago, so sick This isnt a dig at Brawzinho or any other pros. The clips are usually pretty sick, with insane action but the sheer volume of non-stop highlights becomes kinda mind numbing.Sure, the view counts look great for sponsors, and many pros are contractually obliged to post. I guess pros are also figuring out its not worth spending hours putting together an edit, or paying someone to, when someone elses Reel filmed on an iPhone gets 10x the views. But the reality? Those views are often just a couple of seconds long. Its quick engagement without real impact.Anyway, why does this matter? Well because windsurfing edits are part of windsurfing culture. Theyre for the core fans. Just like classic windsurf films before them, they inspire and motivate. A great edit makes you feel something inside. I guarantee these edits will make you want to head straight to the water, rewatch it over and over, or at the very least, lift your mood. And thats worth more than hours of doomscrolling through a sea of forgettable reels.Hopefully this can exist as a little celebration and spark some motivation for folks to create meaningful edits that are becoming increasingly scarce Youre probably wondering what is an edit?Well, Ive put together my criteria below:80% action.No underlying messaging or story!Under 10 minutes. (I know some on here are a few seconds over but lets say nothing long enough that you cant watch on your lunch break.)Minimal talking and voice overs. (This would be more a vlog, podcast or film/doc etc.)Has to be a stand-alone edit not an extract from longer video or film Let us know which ones youre favourite and if we missed any mega ones. Maybe well make a part 2 if we get enough requests!Post any comments on our Facebook page!The Monkey Show Ricardo CampelloWest OZ / Philip Koster Northwest Ireland / UmipicturesThis clip comes from several trips to Northwest Ireland. Ireland is one of the greatest windsurfing locations on earth with incredible waves, strong winds, stunning scenery and friendly locals. The video features two of Irelands finest wave sailors, Finn and Timo Mullen, who have spent years searching down wandering country lanes to find these spots thanks guys! There is also footage of Phil Horrocks who is one of the UKs finest sailors in solid down the line port tack waves and a few rides from the legendary King brothers. www.umipictures.comWINDSURF MIXTAPE (Runion Island 2023) Thomas & Antoine Antoine Martin When two of most exciting riders on the planet rediscover a lost paradise.Kauli in Peru Part 1 // UmipicturesPart 1 of the Peru trip we did with Kauli Seadi in July 2010, with the spots Lobitos, Baterias and Sick Cliffs.Windsurfing Jaeger Stone II 2016 TenerifeClick below to watch!Windsurfing Jaeger Stone II 2016 Tenerife on Vimeo4K Season Edit Marcilio Browne Windsurfing Maui, Hawaii Marcilio BrowneClick below to watch!4K Season Edit Marcilio Browne Windsurfing Maui, Hawaii on VimeoThe post LUCAS MELDRUM: THE GOLDEN ERA OF WAVE EDITS appeared first on Windsurf Magazine.