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…]
Will Smith’s latest money making scheme (his son Jaden) puts down a small bit of skateboarding skills in his newest video Pumped up Kicks (Like Me). filmed entirely at The Skatelabin Simi Valley, California. And yes, that was Chris Cole and Theotis Beasley all over the place. Nothing like keeping the family business rolling.
Raen Optics is kicking down what they’re calling the “boldest offering in the new collection” with the women’s shade, The Pogue.
The Pogue is equal parts praying mantis and Audrey Hepburn. For women who don’t mind being asked, “Where’d you get those?” five times a day. Art Deco flair and Optics by Carl Zeiss Vision.
With the sales of the company to Sequential Brands Group all contracts were off at DVS Shoes, that’s why they are extra excited to get Daewon Song back on the DVS program for the next three years at least.
“DVS has been family since 1997 and has always had my back 100% and I will always have their’s, 100%!!! Re-signing wasn’t even a question! Just needed to make sure the damn pen worked!” says Song.
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?
Corasanti, 56, of Getzville, agreed to a consent decree under which he may practice medicine only under the supervision of another licensed physician while he is on probation. He also must be monitored by a therapist and a sobriety monitor. . . The order goes into effect Monday. He may appeal to lift the probation after three years.
Corasanti must also undergo “random sobriety screenings” and enroll in an “ethics program.” We’re still hoping Corasanti gets at least his year in jail. He will be sentenced on August 16, 2012.
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…]
