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SCIENCE RESIGNS THOMAS ROBINSON

Mike Stewart Science is proud to announce that it has resigned exuberant phenom Thomas Robinson to the label for another year

Thomas has been on fire this past year and continues to blow doors in the line-ups around his new home of the south coast. He has been shooting a stack of footage around Australia for upcoming films “Thrash” and “Hello”, which he will feature heavily in, not to mention being in the firing line of many of the top photographers lenses in his travels.

Science Brand manager Chris Apps said “ We are stoked that Thomas has signed on to ride for the brand again as we believe that he is arguably one of the best riders in the world today not only that he also oozes style and personality out of the water, a trait many other riders are lacking in this day and age.  

“I am stoked to continue riding for Science, the products are second to none and the brand is constantly moving forward with design and innovation. Everything I’ve achieved in bodyboarding has been branded with Science in some way. We've got a good thing going on and it is only getting stronger, I’m amped for the year ahead” Thomas said.

Thomas new 08 board models, TR LTD, TR Polypro and TR Dow will be available in stores throughout Australia within the next week.

 

Mike Stewart Science is owned and operated by Mike Stewart. All Mike Stewart Science products are designed out of necessity and tested in the toughest conditions worldwide to ensure that you are getting the most functional equipment on the market today.  For further information, contact JPI Pty Ltd on (07) 56658333.

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Bud Wins DK Sessions

Update on this years event

DK Sessions

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Here is a sneak peek at the new PRIDE COMBO 909.....Unique contours.


         

PRIDE boards have hit the water and are going to be available by the first week of September.

The range also includes a brand new CADE SHARP model which will be available in PE & PP..

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Arica Challenge Chile
 

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We just interviewed master shaper Dan Sivess the other day and eventually posted the whole interview online today. It’s a long and interesting interview, we talked about everything from shaping to managing a whole bodyboard factory to living abroad in Indo and we were lucky enough to have Dan answer all our questions and taking the time to do this really well. If you never heard of Dan before (which we doubt) then you need to read this interview coz Dan is the man behind a lot of boards on the market and specially behind the PLC boards from VS. If you already know Dan, then you know that he’s more than just another shaper and his job is far from your traditional shaper’s job. Learn more from this shaping guru and read the whole interview here.

 http://spongercity.com/global/?page_id=312

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USBA_SANDY BEACH PRO_FINAL UPDATE
Jul 4, 2008
6/23/08


EVENT: The Senor Frog 2008 Sandy Beach Pro
Presented by: The Hawaii National Guard & SCION Hawaii
Location: Half Point Sandy Beach Oahu

Sponsors: Senor Frogs, National Guard, T & C, Vitamin Water, Star 101.9,Wahoo's tacos. Alohagifts.com, swellinfo.com, Kicks Fins, Elmnop, NMD & SCION Hawaii

The 2008 Senor Frogs Sandy Beach Pro went off without a hitch this past 4th of July weekend. Over 80 competitors came out to test their skills at Half Point the world famous reef break on Oahu's south shore.

Both days of the two event where started with amateur rounds with many amazing rides by newcomers like Alex Brown, Matthew Holtman, Bubu Casamerio and many more. The Amateurs gave the Pro's a heads up to where the future of the sport is going with consistent surfing through out the two days.

The 13- 18 AM division was one by Alex Brown narrowing out his Kauaian friend Matthew Holtman by 2 points. Trevor Cam and Alan Lamphere followed up with the 3rd and 4th sport respectively in the final.

Next in line where the Open Am heats in which another Kauaian Travis Smith made an impression while JB Hillen from the Westside of Oahu made a big push on to the USBA with his first USBA event!

The final of Open Am saw Oahu's Reis Yonherio taking 4th which a great performance both days, followed by JB Hillen in 3rd. The top two spots went to Kainoa Behasa and winning Travis Smith, which went along way to build their credibility for the future.

The DK Pro was an all out war to the finals with the best of the best battling it out in all different tidal and wave conditions that both days provided.  Main standouts where as always Bud Miyamoto & Dave Hubbard followed by Robbie Gall, Keegan Yuson who all just happened to be in the finals as well. It was Bud who made it happen
At the Sandy Beach Pro once again with his huge floaters and backside barrel riding skills, right behind him was Robbie Gall, Dave Hubbard and Kegan Yuson  in that order to fill out the final placing.


The Women's Pro was as hard hitting as can be with Claudia Ferrari once again taking out the event as she had done so in 2006. Other big standouts where finalists Aki Oguda (4h place), Aiaki Ancheta (3rd place) and Leila Alli (2nd place) who all put it on the line throughout both days of the contest!

The ever so competitive and fun standup division was taken out by none other the Noah Murray from Kauai who had landed a stand up air to win his final.

The most sought after title to the Senor Frogs Sandy Beach Pro is the Men's Pro division. It is a proven fact that the USBA riders want to win this event badly as we had Jeff and Dave Hubbard fly over night from Australia to get through customs only 40 min prior to their heats just to make it to the event. Not only did these two make it happen with their schedules but they made it happen in the water with Dave Hubbard and Jeff both putting on amazing shows throughout both days. Dave ended up winning the entire event with two amazing barrel riders in the final to roll spin combos. A on fire Jacob Romero (2nd Place) took his campaign all the way to the finals, along with Paul Benco (3rd) & Spencer Skipper (4th)



A huge thank you goes out to Senor Frogs, Hawaii National Guard, SCION Hawaii, Vitamin Water, Wahoo's Tacos and Star 101..9 for making this event a reality once again in 2008!


Mahalos
USBA Tour Staff
 
For full story and photos later today please visit
USBAMAG.COM & USBATOUR.ORG


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Maroubra BB Club Event 3 more

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Manta News

 

Gold Coaster Tom Smith has spent the last week hanging out at Manta HQ working with Manta shaper/team manager Reon Fisher on some new rides. Tommy is gearing up for his upcoming trip to Japan, where he will be competing in the Manta Emotion Cup held 26th and 27th July, Fukushima, Japan. http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=LQomXqIlAfM and also the Morey Flipper Cup held in Chiba, Japan.

Reon commented. “The purpose of Tom’s trip to Japan is not only for the promotion of Manta but to encourage more Japanese males to take up the sport of Bodyboarding. Japan is one of the only countries in the world where Bodyboarding is heavily female orientated. I think Tommy will be able to show case to the Japanese the more hardcore technical aspect of the sport that will hopefully encourage more males to the sport. Originally we had planned for John Showell to go over for the events, but we didn’t want to disrupt his Shark Island training. Tom became available for the trip and we thought the Japanese girls will love his blond wig, ha ha. It should be fun times for Tom as he is the face of the contest.”

Tom commented. “My original plan for my trip to Cronulla was qualify for the Island contest. After a 3rd round bomb out I was devastated. When Reon told me about the Japan trip I was amped on the idea. I now plan on focusing all my energy that I had planned for the Island into taking out the Japan events. I got on some new boards so I am chomping at the bit to get them in the water and get ready for Japan.”

Check out the footage of Tom and fellow Manta team mates John Showell and Dave Crowley tearing on a trip they did to the South Pacific in 07” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKHayqbFdXI footage shot by Todd Barnes.

Tom Smith TRS model in stores from now. RRP-$319.95

For more info go to www.manta.com.au

 

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SANDY BEACH PRO EVENT UPDATE

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Nick Gornall Framies by Mitch P

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