by The Editors on May 21, 2014
Sage Erickson made the 2014 Maxim Hot 100 list of women who men would apparently most like to mate with. She snuck in at number 87 right behind some sitcom star named Victoria Justice. Maxim came up a little short on Sage’s bio, however. Here it is in its entirety:
Top-ranked pro surfer Sage Erickson is far from you’re ordinary, everyday beach bunnie.
Yes, she is. Sage looks great as usual, but we were stumped by one thing: is she wearing nude panty hose or did the Maxim artists just go overboard Photoshopping her right leg? We’re guessing the later. Other than that, dive in. Lana Del Rey is number 82.
[Link: Maxim]
by The Editors on May 21, 2014
And the 2014 Oakley Surf Shop challenge Hawai’i addition goes to T&C Surf.
The T&C Surf squad – comprised of Kekoa Bacalso, Dustin Cuizon, Travis Hashimoto and Kalei Umoto – will be heading to the Oakley Surf Shop Challenge National Championships later this year at a secret Central American spot. They got to the victor’s podium with power surfing with Kekoa “Bam” Bacalso leading the charge. . . “Man, the waves were firing all day,” said Bam. “It was an incoming swell, the tide changed and there was a couple of mental ones!”
For the official word from GrindMedia, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on May 20, 2014
Christian Hosoi has taken his iconic Hammerhead skateboard design and transformed it into a surfboard with a little help from the heads at the UNIV Work Shop, in Encinitas, California. Here’s how they tell it:
The collaboration was born in 2013 and then Christian came down to our UNIV Work Shop in Encinitas, California and the first Hammerhead surfboard was shaped. The original is 5’5” by 22” and is true to scale to the skateboard dimensions. With a hulled-out nose, deep single to double concave, sharp rail and four-fin setup, the Hammerhead is designed for high performance surfing and flow.
Looks like a big skateboard for the waves, right? For the official word from UNIV, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on May 19, 2014
Adam Contoret, a standup paddler who is apparently tired of paddling, has equipped himself with a couple handheld jet engines and used them to propel himself across Chasewater Lake in Staffordshire, England. In this edit Doug Foden give the jets a little run. Wonder what happens when he falls into the water with those jet engines? Are they ruined for life? Could get kind of expensive.
[Link: The Daily Mail]
by The Editors on May 12, 2014
We’re sure the 2014 Billabong Rio Pro was everything a Brazilian ASP contest is all about. Great crowds, amazing buns on the beach, and “difficult” surf. But then we wouldn’t know. All we know about the contest we learned from the official ASP press release that we’ve included after the jump. It even included this quote from winning surfer Michel Bourez:
“This win is amazing and I feel great,” said Michel Bourez. “I didn’t expect to win two events in the same year so it feels brilliant. It’s great to be here in Rio and have another win – I’m so happy. I’m really glad I came and to have a final against a good friend of mine is wonderful. He (Kolohe Andino) is someone I think will be huge in a few years. Rio is beautiful, I love this place. There’s so many things going on and so many people that are passionate about sports and surfing.”
Sally Fitzgibbons was excited, too. For her amazing win quote, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on May 5, 2014
Proving that kids are never too young to get to work, Mark Occhilupo has just signed his son up for a two-year contract with Billabong, according to a story in the Herald Sun. Jay Occhilupo is just 11 years old.
One of the youngest surfers to ever receive a sponsorship deal from the iconic brand, Jay joins a star stable including Joel Parkinson, Taj Burrow, Andy Irons, and dad. . . “I’m feeling stoked, I was hoping for it but I wasn’t expecting it so soon,” Jay said. . . Mark Occhilupo was 14 when he was signed by Billabong more than 30 years ago. . .“So it’s fitting for Jay to be in the Billabong team,” Mark said.
If the kids are going to do the work, they certainly deserve to get paid. We hope the best for young Jay.
[Link: Herald Sun]
by The Editors on May 2, 2014
Rareform takes old advertising and makes surf and travel bags out it. Nice to see that sometimes old messages can survive the transitory nature of outdoor ads.
Founder and outdoor enthusiast, Alec Avedissian’s brilliant idea of billboards to bags came to mind during a surf trip to El Salvador where he noticed locals using old billboards to protect their homes from wet weather and the effect of mildew. Launched in September 2012, the former investment banker transitioned his life to reflect his passion for the environment and the outdoors; his now Rareform vinyl products are padded, waterproof, mildew-proof, and as tough as the products they protect due to the sturdy material each Rareform piece is created with. The one of a kind brand offers eco-friendly products ranging from surf bags, paddle bags, totes and backpacks to laptop and cell phone cases available in warm, cool, dark, light and mixed colors to ensure the best protection for outdoor gear.
Rareform bags are available at Patagonia, REI, and other retailers who sell high-priced outdoor gear to people who rarely go outdoors.
[Link: Rareform]
by The Editors on May 1, 2014
If you can live another year without sitting elbow to elbow with the gnarliest big wave surfers in the world, then tomorrow night (May 2, 2014) point your web browser to the Billabong XXL website for the complete live webcast of all the action.
Anticipation is swelling as the best big wave surfers on the planet gather in Southern California ahead of the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards this Friday, May 2. The gala ceremony will sweep into the Grove Theater in Anaheim where the greatest rides of the last year will be celebrated and over $120,000 in prize money will be awarded to event champions. Nominees run the gamut from established superstars like Hawaiian Shane Dorian and Californian Greg Long to emerging performers like Andrew Cotton of England and Gautier Garanx of the Basque Country of France.
The show begins at 7:45 PM PDT. For the official word from the Billabong XXL follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on April 29, 2014
In another interesting development in pro contest surfing the Association of Surfing Professionals has purchased the XXL Awards from Billabong, The ASP will own the franchise and Billabong will maintain “a key naming rights position.
“This is a night to celebrate big wave surfing and we’re very pleased on the partnership between Billabong XXL and the BWWT Awards and the acquisition of the XXL Property,” Paul Speaker, ASP CEO, said. “This is a platform to honor the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to the art of big wave surfing and we are honored to continue this tradition in future years.”
Since the XXL awards are basically a TV awards show (aside from all the death defying surfing everyone else is recording), this property will likely fit very well in the ASP’s current skill set. The show has come a long way since it’s beginnings with K2. Nice work, Bill Sharp! For the official word from the ASP, please follow the jump.
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by The Editors on April 24, 2014
Lost’s Mike Reola, Dave Lester, and Matt Biolos in front of a quiver to die for.
Lost Surfboards‘ Matt Biolos and Mike Reola have named former Quiksilver VP Global Wetsuit Division Dave Lester (above middle) as the General manager of Lost Surfboards.
“Dave will be overseeing all aspects of our surfboard business with his major focus being on sales, shop relationships, production, operations and marketing,” said Reola.
. . “Dave has so much experience in the business and is such a core surfer. His skill set, relationships and experiences are just what we were looking for in a General Manager,” said Biolos. “He is going to help us organize and streamline our surfboard business so that it runs more efficiently.”
It’s always nice to see people leave the fashion industry and get back to surfing. . . For the official word from Lost, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Sage Erickson made the 2014 Maxim Hot 100 list of women who men would apparently most like to mate with. She snuck in at number 87 right behind some sitcom star named Victoria Justice. Maxim came up a little short on Sage’s bio, however. Here it is in its entirety:
