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2.7.11
Industry News
JetPilot Signs Duran Barr to Surf Team
Jetpilot has signed Duran Barr to the Surf Team for clothing and wetsuits. Duran is the son of California 80′s pro, David Barr, who had an internationally successful career as well as a very prominent and continually evolving shaping career. It is evident that Duran, the young Carlsbad resident, is following in his father’s footsteps [...]
2.7.11
Industry News
Xcel Wins 2010 Wetsuit of the Year
Takes SIMA Image Award Category for 3rd Time in 4 Years
Xcel’s INFINITI DRYLOCK has won “Wetsuit of the Year” once again at the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Image Awards, honoring the best of the surf industry from 2010. The win was announced Thursday, February 3, 2011 during the Image Awards ceremony held at the House of Blues Anaheim. Xcel has now won “Wetsuit of [...]
2.5.11
Industry News
Andy Davis Release Party at Vans by Thalia Surf Shop
Vans celebrated the launch of a collaboration on Wednesday, February 2 with San Diego-based surf artist Andy Davis at Vans by Thalia Surf Shop in Laguna Beach. The event spotlighted Vans x Andy Davis footwear and apparel and featured limited edition prints and t-shirts, as well as a selection of new works by Andy himself. The [...]
2.3.11
Industry News
Oakley One Wave Wonder Powered by Zigzag Magazine Kicks Off Today!
The Oakley One Wave Wonder, the hunt for the best documented ride by a South African surfer, is now live on www.1wavewonder.co.za Tubes, airs, carves, drops, massive waves and combos – anything goes in the search for that one ride that’ll blow everybody away. What is it? The Oakley One Wave Wonder, powered by Zigzag [...]
1.31.11
Contest Wire
Brazil’s Peterson Crisanto Wins ASP 6-Star Hurley Pro Junior
BURLEIGH HEADS, Gold Coast / Australia (Sunday, January 30th, 2011) - Peterson Crisanto (BRA) today claimed the 2011 6-Star Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Hurley Pro Junior at Burleigh Heads, walking away with a professional ASP Pro Junior world-record USD$25,000 winner’s cheque. Crisanto defeated local favourite Thomas Woods (Burleigh Heads, Qld) in a nail biting [...]
1.31.11
Contest Wire
Conner Coffin Finishes 3rd at ASP 6-Star Hurley Pro Junior Burleigh Heads
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Monday, January 31, 2011) – American talent Conner Coffin (Santa Barbara, CA), 17, put on an impressive showing at the ASP 6-Star Hurley Pro Junior Burleigh Heads in Australia, surpassing a massive field of international talent as well as Australia’s top ASP Pro Junior surfers to finish equal 3rd overall. Coffin, who [...]
1.27.11
Contest Wire
ASP Prime Status for Mr Price Pro Ballito a Massive Boost for South African Surfing
BALLITO, KwaDukuza/South Africa (Thursday, January 27, 2011) – South African surfing has received a massive boost with the announcement that the Mr Price Pro Ballito will be a Prime rated event on the 2011 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Tour. The 12th edition of the event, which has continued the proud tradition of the [...]
1.26.11
Contest Wire
ASP International & Quiksilver Announce $1 Million Quiksilver Pro New York
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California/USA (Wednesday, January 26, 2011) –Quiksilver and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) today announced the Quiksilver Pro New York, set to take place on Long Island’s Long Beach from September 4-15. The Quiksilver Pro New York will be the 6th stop on the 2011 ASP World Tour and the first-ever ASP World [...]
1.25.11
Contest Wire
International Teenage Rampage Finals Have Begun In North Cronulla
For Immediate Release: Clean early morning swell brought solid one metre waves to the first day of the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage Finals at North Cronulla. Early on throughout the contest spectators were treated to some outstanding surfing performances by South coast sensation Marc Williams (Broulee NSW), who won his heat despite being [...]
