Don’t let all this talk about Billabong being a sunken ship with a brand that is worth zero get in the way of your good time. No. Stop the madness and join Donavon Frankenreiter at the 14th Annual Billabong Cosmic Creek retro surf contest and concert presented by Subaru at Salt Creek on Saturday, September 14, 2013.
For all the official details, follow the jump.
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The Sony Xperia Z is one of the first smartphones to be water resistant and who better to use it to save the world than Alana Blanchard. We laughed hardest at the line: “How will I communicate?” Because that’s the question we often have for Alana. . .hang ten, Alana. Hang ten.
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Surfer Anastasia Ashley got some fashion gear on and hit the streets of Brooklyn in a photo shoot for Relapse Mag, titled Welcome to the Zoo. Click the link for the rest of the photos, or follow the jump for our favorite pic. [click to continue…]
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NanoTune, makers of the board tuning technology that reportedly increases board speed using a “super slick hydrophobic (water repellent) coating” that is cured into surfboards, is also offering their secret speed formula in an easy to use rub-on packet called NanoSpeed Wipe. And it goes on the bottom of your board.
Nanotune will get you that glide that you desire, just apply to the bottom of your board and feel the difference.
Cutting edge nanotechnology, Less drag, more speed and elevated performance, Super slick hydrophobic ( water repellant) coating, Longer and smoother glide across the water surface, Extra barrier of UV protection, Increased speed, Great to travel with.
You know we could all use a little more speed. Plus, Lost’s Matt Biolos is backing it. Click the link for more info.
[Link: NanoTune]
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A slim swell forecast saw the 2013 Billabong Pro Tahiti blast on all the way to the finish yesterday (August 18, 2013) in barreling four to six-foot surf at Teahupo’o. And with the help of at least one interesting call from the tower Adrian Buchan was able to better Kelly Slater by 1.04 points to win his second ever WCT event.
“I can’t believe it,” Buchan said. “Kelly (Slater) is incredible and I thought he snatched it for me at the end. I couldn’t go right…but I probably should have. I still can’t believe it. It hasn’t sunk in. What an incredible day though. The sun came out during the last five minutes and it’s all just really special right now.”
With his second place finish, Kelly Slater moved back into lead of the ASP World Tour Rankings, you know, where he’s been for most of his seemingly endless career. Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson are now in second and third. For the official word from the ASP, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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University of California at Santa Barbara History professors Peter Neushul and Peter Westwick have taken some course work from their college class on the history of surfing and turned it into an extremely readable book titled The World In The Curl: An unconventional History of Surfing, according to a story on GrindTV.com.
The World in the Curl: An Unconventional History of Surfing focuses on surfing’s progression from a Polynesian past-time to a billion-dollar global industry. Along the way, it shows how the sport was heavily shaped by the U.S. military, aerospace, and technological advances taking place during the same time period—and how without those influences, surfing as we know it would be dead in the water.
Nothing gives a better perspective on the the inside workings of surfing history than a view from the outside. Click here to buy the book for $18.08 in print or $13.99 on Kindle, click the link for the rest of the story.
[Link: GrindTV]
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The Billabong Pro Tahiti is on at Teahupo’o and the boys got down to business and through four heats of Round 2 before shutting down for the day. Kelly Slater worked his usual magic and slipped directly into Round 3 by patiently waiting until the final 15 seconds of his Round 1 Heat 5 matchup against fellow American’s Ian Walsh and Brett Simpson.
“I was kind of lucky that one even came in the end,” Slater said. “I blew the best wave of the heat and lost my fins. I had the line I wanted and just lost my fins on the foam-ball and was too far behind to catch up. Brett (Simpson) had a few opportunities and paddled too wide. My waves weren’t that great and I was just trying to make things happen.”
The contest resumes today at 10:00 AM PST (7:00 AM Tahiti time). For the official word (including the rest of the Round 2 match -ups) from the ASP, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Outer Banks, North Carolina ripper Fisher Heverly has joined the SUPERbrand team.
“We are excited to have Fisher join our team,” said Paul Brewer, SUPERbrand Marketing Director. “Not only he is young and innovative, but he has a great attitude and will bring that positive energy with him to our team. He’s also among the first to represent not only our boards, but also our burgeoning apparel collection, so it’s very exciting.”
For the official word from SUPER, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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The T.F.R. Gallery in Encinitas, California is proud to present a solo-exhibition of framed prints from graphic artist John Van Hamersveld opening Friday, August 16, 2013. Van Hamersveld is most famous in the surf world for his iconic The Endless Summer movie poster.
John Van Hamersveld has been producing images that have defined the visual representation of surf and rock ‘n’ roll culture for over 50 years. Starting off his career with the immensely successful movie poster for The Endless Summer in 1966, Van Hamersveld’s influence on the world of graphic images was immediately profound. From there he moved on to produce over 300 album covers, including designs for the Beatles’ American pressing of the Magical Mystery Tour, the Rolling Stones’ Exile On Main St., Jefferson Airplane’s Crown of Creation, Grateful Dead’s Skeletons in the Closet, Blondie’s Eat to the Beat, KISS’ Hotter Than Hell, the Beach Boys’ Wild Honey, and The Doors’ An American Prayer.
The opening reception begins at 6 PM. The T.F.R. Gallery. The Gallery is located at 1026 North Highway 101 in Encinitas, California. For the official word from T.F.R. follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Rabid fans of surfboard shapers and the handmade works of art that they produce should probably attend The Boardroom Show in Orlando, Florida September 7-8, 2013.
The event, which is running hand in hand with Surf Expo this year, promises two days packed with amazing, interesting, surfboard building related infos not limited to a Best of Show Exhibit, Chunk of Foam shaping challenge, and live music. For all the details, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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