Unbeknownst to us Peter King, the pro surfer, former MTV personality, and photographer, is back in the TV hosting game with a reality show for the Outdoor Channel called Project Dominion.
Along with co-host MMA fighter Jamie Toney, and Dennis Deutsch, PK reportedly goes along on hunting and fishing trips and then comes back to tell us all about it. As much as we love watching PK on camera, we’re not sure we’re going to be able to sit through much of this. Check it out yourself.
We’ve heard all kinds of horror stories from the Wavehouse in San Diego, but rarely have we heard anything about the more mellow Flowriders like the one at Raging Waters in San Dimas, California. That is until we saw these photos of Katy Perry getting the blow off in the Daily Mail.
Kind of reminds us of something that happened to Bruce Irons once at Teahupoo. . . This is the before photo, follow the jump for the after. . . [click to continue…]
The waiting period from the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti opens today (August 16, 2012) and though most tour surfers are probably still recovering from the 2012 US Open, it appears that it’s go time. The call for today will be made at 9:45 AM PST or 6:45 AM local time. Michel Bourez is apparently ready.
“For me, I treat this event like any other,” Bourez said. “Sure, there is an advantage to growing up here and having an event here. I’m comfortable out at Teahupo’o, but the guys in the Top 34 are all very good. Every heat is a challenge and I’m taking every round seriously.”
Up first at Teahupoo will be John John Florence, Miguel Pupo, and Patrick Gudauskas. For the official word from the ASP follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Few things in life go together better than ice hockey and surfing. That’s apparently why Quiksilver has announced a new merchandising agreement with the National Hockey League to produce “co-branded board shorts” (puck shorts?), according to a story on SportsPro.com.
“We are excited to extend the reach of our Quiksilver brand in partnership with the NHL,” said Quiksilver Americas executive vice president Steve Tully. “Hockey fans in the US and Canada will now have the opportunity to experience Quiksilver’s iconic product category — boardshorts— in collaboration with their favourite NHL teams.”
According to NHL VP of Cosumer Products Jim Haskins, “The NHL boardshorts line will feature Quiksilver’s signature mix of surf and skate-inspired colours and styles designed for the young NHL fan.”
First the NFL, now the NHL? At this rate Quik’s next agreement will probably be with NASCAR and be distributed in Walmart. Just think of the revenue that deal would generate?
Julian Wilson couldn’t believe his week at the 2012 US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California. Especially the part about edging Slater Slayer Miguel Pupo in the final on Sunday, August, 5, 2012.
“I felt like I was just building house the whole event,” Wilson said. “I really had to fight for it every heat in the dying minutes and those heats always feel good. I wouldn’t say I peaked in the final but I got a good start and got two good waves.” . . . “I’m over the moon,” Wilson said. “I got a really good start and my hat goes off to Miguel (Pupo) he’s deadly. I knew he was going to be hunting those lefts the whole heat and I just tried to apply a bit of pressure on him. He got that 8.93 and was right back in the heat with plenty of time left. There weren’t that many opportunities out there but it came down to the last minute and I had to just pray there wasn’t one behind it.”
On the women’s side 17-year-old Lakey Peterson, stayed on her dominating ways all week to edge former world champion Carissa Moore.
“I don’t even know what to say – I’m speechless,” Peterson said. “The Final was really slow and I was pretty bummed because I wish we both could have got some really good waves. I’m so stoked and I really wanted to win on a high note.”
For the complete results and official word from the ASP follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Thanks to some nice work by 2012 US Open of Surfing security and the kind, loving people of Southern California, this little scuffle at the TV On The Radio show on August 3, 2012 didn’t get out of hand, exactly.
It seemed the Brazilians could do no wrong today (August 2, 2012) at the Nike US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California. A quick run down the results list shows shows that out of the eight mens heats run today Nathaniel Curran, John John Florence, and Julian Wilson were the only non-Brazilians to win a heat.
Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, continued his unstoppable tear on the competition today and was nearly flawless in his Round of 24 heat. The high flying Brazilian relied on his signature aerial game to launch the highest score of Nike US Open of Surfing competition, a 9.93, on the way to a 19.03 out of 20 heat total. . . “I just tried to have fun,” Medina said. “Today’s waves are better than the other day and I just tried to do my airs and make the heat, so I’m stoked.”
On the women’s side Ventura, California’s Sage Erickson stunned the crowd by defeating 5-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore in Round 4.
“Coming up against Steph (Gilmore) there were so many things going into the heat because she’s an amazing surfer,” Erickson said. “It feels surreal because I’ve struggled on tour this year and to have the monkey off of your back and feels really good going into the latter part of the QS. WT level is another bar and level is so good, to out perform any of the girls is an honor and to get in the final and be carried up the beach in front of my hometown crowd would be surreal, but obviously the next goal is the Quarterfinals.”
For the official word from the ASP and complete results follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Beer is a pretty popular thing these days. We personally haven’t seen much good come from the mass consumption of alcohol in general, but hey, if O’Neill want to sell some surf gear to guys who have a Pavlovian response to the old blue ribbons logo, then why not go for it.
“This season, we stayed true to our roots and designed with the American heritage in mind. The collaboration with PBR is a great way to celebrate the legacy of two American brands,” says Shawn Peterson, Vice President of O’Neill Men’s Design.
Really, what beer drinking surfer doesn’t want a shirt with a keg of Pabst on it? Drink up, O’Neill. Have another beer. This entire collection will be available at select retailers nationwide. Probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to put it in a couple truck stops, mini-markets, and retro, hipster biker bars while they’re at it.
On Thursday, August 2, 2012, Vans and Captain Fin Co. are celebrating the launch of the new Tanner Gudauskas Rata Mid Surf Sider with a party at Thalia Surf Shop in Laguna Beach, California.
Tanner Gudauskas x Captain Fin Co. color way designed by Vans Surf team rider Tanner Gudauskas and Captain Fin founder Mitch Abshere. Captain Fin Co. fuses art, music and performance to create unique surfboard fins and is well-known for embracing and supporting the creativity of its riders, including our very own Tanner Gudauskas.
A 48-year-old Australian surfer is reportedly in “serious condition” after being hit by a shark today (July 31, 2012) while surfing near Streaky Bay in South Australia, according to a story on NineMSN.com.au.
Police say the 48-year-old man was surfing at Back Beach at about 2.40pm (CST) when he was bitten on the arm. . . The man was in the water with a group of friends and his daughter when the shark struck, the Seven network reported.
According to the story he was transferred to Royal Adelaide Hospital. We’re hoping for a speedy recovery.
