“It’s dirty, grimy, dusty and crusty. It’s gross,” said shaper, glasser and Resin Roundup winner Micah Beutz (@__sbmb__ ) when asked about the overworked and long under-appreciated board building industry. “We work in a hazardous environment. But it’s the love. There are so many old guys still doing it, and they still do it because they love it. They love the art and they love surfing. That’s what keeps us all in it at the end of the day.” For Beutz’ full interview and more of his work, head to our site. Photo by @noshowjoe78. Present by @dragonalliance.

Photo of the Day: @julian_wilson, boosting during a freesurf in Portugal. Shot by @jackbarripp.

“@kellyslater surfed today and looked good. Portugal is not his favorite event. In fact, it may be his least favorite event but he paddled out in the final heat of the round and it was pretty clear that no, just being here wasn’t enough. He’s still clinging to the Olympic dream and needs to make a bunch of heats here if that’s remotely going to happen. For most of the day guys were struggling to jam one turn, but Kelly found a wave for five turns.” Hit our link in bio for @seano888’s Full report on opening day in Portugal. Shot by @wsl / @laurentmasurel.

Photo of the Day: @italoferreira, displacing some Atlantic Ocean in Portugal. Shot by @badboyryry_ .

Photo of the Day: A Central American beachbreak packing a one-two punch. Shot by @chachfiles.

@ellisericson, slicing up a Windex-colored wall on an edge board while @jimmyjazzjames nails the clip. Shot by @grantellis1 on location in Indonesia for our new film, “Handmade 2”, dropping soon.

@_natetyler, punching out for the day. Shot by @chachfiles.

@russellbierke wrangled this Tasmanian devil for one of the greatest waves ever paddled into at Shipstern Bluff. Shot by @onepalmmedia on the back of @mat_tildesley’s ski. Stay tuned for the clip by @andrewkaineder.