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Jadson Andre Wins 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 29, 2010

In a Cinderella story for the ages, Jadson Andre defeated former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater to claim the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina. The third stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina culminated in dramatic fashion today with And… Read More

Street Beat: Liquid Force

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 29, 2010

If you want to talk the epitome of the mantra, “work hard, play hard,” Liquid Force definitely comes to mind. Based in Encinitas, CA, Liquid Force provides some of the best wakeboards, wakeskates and overall water accessories on the market. A stone’s throw from the infamous Carlsbad Lagoon, Li… Read More

Coachella - 2010 Recap

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 22, 2010

There are two weekends per year the city of Indio, CA, goes off. They are Coachella & Stagecoach, and they occur one week after the other…meaning you can probably forget about the other fifty. Leaving LA, our group packed everything we needed (tent, sunscreen and water) and headed towards the wind… Read More

Street Beat: Kustom

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 22, 2010

Originally based in Australia, Kustom footwear was introduced to the US market in 2006 rather uniquely. According to Marketing Manager Eric Mehlberg, "We were shipped a box of samples and told to make it happen." Fast forward four years and Kustom is still producing rad yet distinctive kicks for s… Read More

Street Beat: Fyasko

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 15, 2010

A company embracing the concept of wearing your canvas, Fyasko is a clothing ambassador of the artistic street movement. Their cut-n-sew dudsblend unique materials and a distinct look that single-name artists like Monet, Miró or even Matisse would be proud to wear. Unlike their word association, … Read More

Landscape Altered Webisode Goes LIVE

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 14, 2010

The Landscape Altered webisode, the first in a four-part series by filmmaker Kai Neville, follows a select group of surfers on a boat trip through Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands. Bona fide frequent flyer surfers include Mitch Coleborn, Clay Marzo, Jay Davies, Josh Kerr and Chippa Wilson as they unlo… Read More

Injured Kelly Slater Wins 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 09, 2010

Nevermind a hairline fracture in his right foot, Kelly Slater has claimed his fourth Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach title over reigning World Champion Mick Fanning, in clean three-to-four foot waves at Johanna Beach.… Read More

Street Beat: ISIS

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 08, 2010

Established in 2007, ISIS connects the dots between technology and fashion with design-driven laptop and cell phone protection. Utilizing materials like hemp and memory foam, ISIS no doubt supplies some of the funkiest protection on the planet. Based in Costa Mesa, CA, ISIS also has charity in its… Read More

Billabong Announces 2010 XXL Nominees

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 02, 2010

The Biggest Waves and Best Rides from Around the World Vie for $130,000 as Surfing’s Top Big Wave Event Prepares for Annual Awards Ceremony on April 23… Read More

Street Beat: Lightning Bolt

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 01, 2010

In this week’s Street Beat, we’re going retro. The time is the 70s, the place is Hawaii and the brand is Lightning Bolt. What began on the Hawaiian Islands spread rampantly throughout the world. The Bolt was omnipresent. Unfortunately, many infringed on the usage of the Bolt brand logo and it sl… Read More