X-TRAK Surfing Accessories

Getting Creative With X-Trak SUP Pads

2012-01-17T10:50:00.000-08:00

We love to see our customers getting creative with our pads... Here's a perfect example...

Steve in North Florida combined our two-color SUP kit with a grey "Grenade 2" pad to meet his SUP traction needs. It looks good!

Functional and fashionable... check it out...

Here's a direct link to our two-color pads that Steve used on his board:

http://xtrakstore.com/74inchx22inchstanduppaddleboardpad-2color.aspx

New Jersey with Jeremy Johnston, Nils Schweizer, Mark Dawson and Clay Pollioni

2012-01-09T07:18:00.000-08:00

From: http://surf.transworld.net/1000138277/videos/five-flick-friday-923/4/

Five Flick Friday: 9/23

By Zander Morton
Fri, Sep 23 2011 9:27 am | 1 Comments

Ten Year Old Tommy Coleman In ESM

2012-01-06T09:46:00.000-08:00

From ESM's Winter Of Our Content: http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_010512swellgallery/

Josh Burke Article From Adrenaline Sun

2012-01-05T10:22:00.000-08:00

from: http://www.adrenalinesun.com/

Barbados’ top junior surfer, Josh Burke had a remarkable 2011 by finishing 10th overall out of 254 entries on the USA East coast MENS Pro Tour, Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series (WAPSS). Burke competed in nine international events across the US and Caribbean placing in the finals in eight of the events.

The year began rather unexpectedly at the 47th annual Ron/Jon Easter Surf Festival, Burke was entered in the Junior Amateur divisions one mile away from the Mens Pro podium, however when his coach found a slot available in the Mens Pro the decision was made to enter the 14 year old, St.Winifred’s school student to find out what he was really made of. The decision paid off and resulted in Burke grabbing an amazing 3rd place, while competing against the US East Coast top professional surfers. Josh became the youngest surfer in the event’s history to make the final other than 11 time World Champ Kelly Slaterwho won the event at 14 years old!

After this event Burke’s confidence skipped levels and being capable of competing against pro surfers became a reality and therefore the step on to the WAPSS Tour was an obvious one!

In May at the Carib Pilsner Pro in Toco Trinidad, Burke surfed extremely well placing 5th in the Mens Pro and was narrowly edged in to 2nd position in the U-21 Pro. Next event was the REEF Sweetwater Pro in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina, placing 3rd 14-U and 7th in the OPEN and in the process securing a 9.73pt ride,the highest wave score of the event. Heading back South for the MAKKA Pro in Jamaica, surfing is a relatively new sport there and Burke became a hit with the local kids as he rode the Makka waves effortlessly throwing tailslides and his trademark airs to the delight of the crowd, on his way to 3rd place in the MENS Pro and 2nd in the U-21 Pro.

In August at the Rip Curl Gromsearch, New Smyrna Beach, Burke seemed unstoppable, pulling off high risk maneuvers, consistently pushing his limits to a 3rd place in 14-U and winning the “Dragon” award for the Highest Heat score 17.83 out of a possible 20. The next day performed to a 2nd place in 14-U at theAmerican Athletic Union (AAU) Championships in Cocoa Beach. The following weekend heading up the coast to Kitty Hawk North Carolina for the Rip Curl Gromsearch, Burke continued his fine form surfing double divisions all the way to the finals and placed 3rd and 4th in the 14-U & 16-U respectively and was awarded the events “H20″ Best Maneuver award for a high flying Alley loop(aerial 360),a maneuver rarely pulled off in a surf contest!

In September the Billabong, X-Trak, Nixon,Vonzipper & Burkie Board sponsored surfer took his dominance to theNKF Pro in Cocoa Beach, Burke surfed his way to 2nd place in the U-21 Junior Pro then returned home in top form to win the Barbados U-16 & U-21 National Championships at SoupBowl for the second consecutive year along with placing 2nd in the OPEN!

Josh’s first competition for the New Year is the National Scholastic Surfing Association(NSSA) in mid January 2012.

ADRENALINE SUN CONGRATULATES JOSH FOR A BRILLIANT YEAR OF SURFING AND WISHES HIM WELL FOR 2012!

New Surfer Article

2012-01-03T17:43:00.000-08:00

Just go the new Surfer Feb 2012. Cool article with Kalle Carranza sporting a green and black Drip pad.

http://www.surfermag.com/

New Flag Pads From X-Trak

2011-12-08T13:11:00.001-08:00

Represent your island with the Mystic and the Boriken. Pads are available now on the X-Trak online store: http://xtrakstore.com/tailpads.aspx

GromBomb 2012 Surf Contest

2011-12-06T08:03:00.001-08:00

Contest Information

Oceanside Pier, Oceanside CA

PUTTING COMMUNITY BACK INTO SURFING.

http://grombombsurf.waltercom.com/

Each contestant gets a t-shirt for early registration and lunch for every participant, as well as a lot of freebies from our sponsors. Also, there will raffle tickets to buy with many great prizes and give a ways, we will be Raffling Surf Boards at the end of the day. So. Bring some cash, it is for a good cause, World Orphans.

EXTRAS!

This year we are adding a horse shoe contest for the parents and the winner gets a T-Bone steak! Also for lunch we will be having a Chili Cook Off! If you want to enter your best “Chilli creation” email nate to enter and let him know you will be bringing enough to feed about 8 people.

Winner gets the coveted GOLDEN OVEN MIT and a prize bag.

Pre-registration fee is $20.00 per the first division you want to participate in, then only $10.00 per division thereafter. The parent/gromb combo is $20 for the parent and $20 for the child. If the parent and or child want to also compete in other division, then it is only $10.00 thereafter. Add $5.00 to the registration fee if you register the morning of (between 06:30 am and 07:00 am)

We suggest that the kids try and compete in different divisions. Our hope is that you have fun and get to surf as many heats as possible to get more experience. We want to help you improve your skills as a surfer.

As for the girls we have 3 options:

They can participate in the women only (ages 18 and under), on their long board. They can also participate in the Longboard division (co-ed) so they will be competing with boys longboards in this division. And of course, they can participate in the Air Show as well.

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREREGISTERED:

No matter what time your heat is, or your division, you need to register the morning of the contest by no later then 07:00 AM (between 06:30 and 07:00 am) Heat times are not available until the morning of because times will change as Day-of-Registrations come in.

Divisions in order of event starting at 7am:

Grom Shortboard (14 & under)

Juniors Shortboard (18 & under)

Super Grom Shortboard (10 & under)

Longboard (18 & under)

Womens (18 & under)

Air Show (18 & under)

Mini-Grom Push In (8 & under)

Parent/Grom Team :: Parent/Grom combo Team will be $20 for each surfer. That division is completely open but the Grom must be 18 and under and the parent/guardian must be family. To even the teams, Groms will receive a quarter point for each year they are under 18.

The above times are a guestimate only. It depends on how many kids show up for each division so your division heat times might be earlier or later.

We suggest getting there early and enjoying the contest! Hang out for the day even if you loose out. There will be plenty of games, activities and prizes for groms and parents!

Volcom Seacow - New Smyrna Beach

2011-12-06T07:14:00.001-08:00

Volcom Seacow contest New Smyrna Beach, FL Dec 4. Conditions: 4- 6 ft chunky monkeys with strong onshore winds.

Results:

Mens Pro

1st JEREMY JOHNSTON (see jpeg 4599)

JR. PRO

1ST. COREY HOWELL

5TH. ROBBIE MERRELL

WOMENS PRO

1ST. HALEY WATSON

2ND. AMY NICHOL

BOYS

3RD. COBIE GITNER

http://eastcoasttoast.blogspot.com/2011/12/seacow-this-weekend.html

74 inch SUP Traction Pad

2011-11-28T07:32:00.001-08:00

Just got this photo in from a recent customer. This is a one color, 74 inch, CNC cut, thermoform embossed SUP traction kit. Other lengths and color combinations are available on our online store:

http://www.xtrak.com/Page_SUPKits.html

X-Trak Stand Up Paddle Board Traction Kit

GromBomb North County San Diego

2011-11-18T13:25:00.001-08:00

2009 GromBomb from Tony Newman on Vimeo.

X-Trak is stoked to be a part of this coming year's GromBomb event in goodold Oceanside California.

Oceanside Pier, Oceanside CAJanuary 7, 2012
PUTTING COMMUNITY BACK INTO SURFING.
http://grombombsurf.waltercom.com/

Each contestant gets a t-shirt for early registration andlunch for every participant, as well as a lot of freebies from our sponsors.Also, there will raffle tickets to buy with many great prizes and give a ways,we will be Raffling Surf Boards at the end of the day. So. Bring some cash, itis for a good cause, World Orphans.

Pre-registration fee is $20.00 per the first division youwant to participate in, then only $10.00 per division thereafter. Theparent/gromb combo is $20 for the parent and $20 for the child. If the parentand or child want to also compete in other division, then it is only $10.00thereafter. Add $5.00 to the registration fee if you register the morning of(between 06:30 am and 07:00 am)

We suggest that the kids try and compete in differentdivisions. Our hope is that you have fun and get to surf as many heats aspossible to get more experience. We want to help you improve your skills as asurfer.

As for the girls we have 3 options:

They can participate in the women only (ages 18 and under),on their long board. They can also participate in the Longboard division(co-ed) so they will be competing with boys longboards in this division. And ofcourse, they can participate in the Air Show as well.

IF YOU HAVE NOT PREREGISTERED:

No matter what time your heat is, or your division, you needto register the morning of the contest by no later then 07:00 AM (between 06:30and 07:00 am) Heat times are not available until the morning of because timeswill change as Day-of-Registrations come in.

Divisions in order of event starting at 7am:

Grom Shortboard (14 & under)

Juniors Shortboard (18 & under)

Super Grom Shortboard (10 & under)

Longboard (18 & under)

Womens (18 & under)

Air Show (18 & under)

Mini-Grom Push In (8 & under)

Parent/Grom Team :: Parent/Grom combo Team will be $20 foreach surfer. That division is completely open but the Grom must be 18 and underand the parent/guardian must be family. To even the teams, Groms will receive aquarter point for each year they are under 18.

The above times are a guestimate only. It depends on howmany kids show up for each division so your division heat times might beearlier or later.

We suggest getting there early and enjoying the contest!Hang out for the day even if you loose out. There will be plenty of games,activities and prizes for groms and parents!

Josh Burke Superbowl Sequence

2011-11-16T10:23:00.001-08:00

First Annual LBS Skim Classic - Alley Oop

2011-11-04T05:42:00.000-07:00

The First Annual LBS Skim Classic is THIS Saturday Nov. 5th.

It not too late to sign up either. Just stop by our store in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea or go to our website and download an application!

Email to alleyoopskim@hotmail.com & Fax to 954 530 5461

Hope To See Everyone There!!!

http://www.alleyoopskim.com/

http://www.xtrak.com/

Matt Pagan Featured In X-Trak Surfer Ad

2011-10-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

Check it out in the December issue!

Austin Vicente, Welcome To The Team

2011-09-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

X-Trak would like to welcome newest team rider Austin Vicente from Halewia, HI. Austin is 16 and competes in the local wqs and hsa events. He is a regular foot and likes to charge big surf. His sponsors are Katin, K-Tek surfboards and Future fins. His favorite Xtrak pads are - Tanker, Sting, Splat and X-perience. Attached is a pic of him from Rockies.

Sophie Falzone

2011-09-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Just got this update from Sopohie Falzone's Dad, Chris Falzone and thought I'd share it with you. Sophie is one stoked gromette!

"Got some more pics from Joey Wilson at the sisters of the sea contest. we had 14 girls come out this year for the 12 and under division. Sophie surfed well but just couldn't find a good back up wave in the final she got 4th but had some great waves during the day and won a couple heats along the way.

We followed that up with an early morning drive on sunday to NSSA contest #1 in Bethune Beach. and went from waist high jax beach to perfect 3-4 ft. offshore peelers. Sophie placed 3rd in the 14 and Under and 3rd in Open women's division. Surfing really well in some solid surf.

We hope you guys dig the pics, and we'll keep you posted on the rest of the events coming up."

2011-09-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

Belmar Pro/Am

Our teamers Robbie Merrell, FL and Mike Vannaman, NJ making the Jr final at the Belmar Pro, NJ. Mikey also went on to final in the boys division as well. It was an all X-Trak final.

Mikey Vanaman from Jersey

2011-09-06T18:47:00.000-07:00

Mikey rips and has been busting his hump this summer. 2nd at ECSC, 5th at the OBX Rip Curl Search more events this week and Hatteras on the horizon. Atta boy!

FLORIDA SKIMBOARDING PRO AM CHAMPIONSHIPS

2011-09-01T19:35:00.000-07:00

MoJust

Dave Scott

Super Grom

Thanks to Mike Rutherford Photograpgy:
http://mikerutherfordphotography.web.officelive.com/

Mostic Inc presents - XTRAK Commercial featuring Sean Bailey in Nicaragua...!

2011-08-25T09:47:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to our friends at Mostic. Sean took the time to pu this together with some footage from his latest trip to Nica. Check 'em out: http://www.repavision.com/site2011/desktop/

More Surfing Videos

Is it Traction Or Is It Art?

2011-08-18T06:35:00.000-07:00

X-Trak art traction, a little of both. The only pads Made In The U.S.A.!

Available on the X-Trak online store later this week: http://xtrakstore.com/tailpads.aspx

2011-08-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

Thomas Maximus Shahinian just finished his latest Super Light Carbon Fiber 14' SUP Raceboard with Digital Wrap & ofcourse X-Trak deck pads!

2011 Makka PRO

2011-08-15T07:23:00.000-07:00

Billy Wilmot with the Jamaiica Surfing Association put together another great event, the 2011 Makka PRO . X-Trak team riders Jeremy Johnston and Joshua Burke place 2nd and 3rd respectively. Here are some photos and banners from the event. Some images from: http://largeup.okayplayer.com/

Be sure to check out the JSA website here: http://www.jamsurfas.webs.com/

2011 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am

2011-08-08T10:28:00.000-07:00

X-Trak is proud to be the official traction sponsor of the 2011 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am. X-Trak Team riders attending Morgan Just, Dave Scott and Jed Currington. For entry forms please follow this link: http://skimonline.com/2011/07/2011-florida-skimboarding-proam-entry-form/ Going to be a great event!

Jasset's Been Busy

2011-08-02T14:47:00.000-07:00

Jasset Umbel – Photo: Chris Grant / JettyGirl.com

July 29 – The Trestles area responds differently to each swell. While Lowers can seem like top-to-bottom paradise, some swell directions call for a more lateral approach. Florida’s Jasset Umbel spends quite a bit of time at the famous pointbreak and knows when to hit the gas pedal to get speed for the sections setting up down the line. Jasset takes the high line on a beautiful, sunny afternoon

Eastern Surf Magazine ISSUE 154. You can view it at, http://www.easternsurf.com/ISSUES/ESM_ISSUE_154/index.html

Page: 44

Jon Bragg & His Magical Tater

2011-08-02T10:52:00.000-07:00

Sophie Falzone Surfing Hawaii

2011-08-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

X-Trak team rider Sophie Falzone 11 year old surfer girl from florida, ripping up Hawaii on a recent surf trip.

Josh Burke in North Carolina Sweetwater Pro

2011-07-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

14 year old Barbadian super grom,the Billabong,X-Trak,vonzipper,Nixon and Burkie Board sponsored Josh Burke is currently in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina for the 7th annual 2011 WAPSS REEF SWEETWATER $20 000us Pro.This event is #3 for the Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series tour.Burke recently competed in event #2 the Carib pilsner Trinidad pro showing good form,placing 5th in the mens pro and 2nd in the U-21 pro.Burke is competing in the 14-U,the 15-over and the mens pro.Top professional surfers from around the globe are in Wrightville beach to battle it out for WAPSS valuable points and a big pay day! top surfers Californian Rob Machado,Mike Dunphy(recently rank 50 in the top 100 of rising surfers in the world),Arron McCormick,Ben Bougouise(former WCT and local) to name a few.There are currently 70 entries in the mens pro,64 in the 15-over and 48 in the 14-U.

Rossi Klein - SoCal

2011-07-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

Rossi just got back home from a trip to CA. Here are a few shots from her trip. Looking good Rossi!

X-Trak Texas Rep Jarrad Williams Catching A " Tanker" Swell!

2011-07-13T08:17:00.000-07:00

"Surf has been flat for a while here and I had the weekend off. Pulled the shipping schedule because I work with the Houston Pilots, and hit the bay! Here are a few from a fun day on the bay."
-Jarrad

Sophie Falzone Goes Hawaiian

2011-07-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

X-Trak team rider Sophie Falzone and her dad Chris are just back from a recent Hawaii trip. Looks like they had a great time. That little girl rips!

Corey Howell - Trestles

2011-07-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

Nice shot of X-Trak teamer Corey Howell getting him some out west. Image from ESM: http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_070111/

Photo: surf-shot.com

Matanzas, Newest Pad From X-Trak

2011-07-08T11:07:00.000-07:00

Designed and tested by 4x world champ Frieda Zamba and named after her favorite break the Matanzas is now available online and soon in your local shop. The Matanzas features a 30mm kicktail, a 7mm blade arch and X-Traks unique nanodot thermoformed embossing for ultimate wet traction characteristics.

X-Trak pads are Made In The U.S.A. by surfers. While everyone else has gone to China to have their pads made by guys who have never even seen a surfboard, X-Trak continues to do it the way we always have, ourselves. We think you'll see and feel the difference in quality and performance.

Order online:

http://xtrakstore.com/Matanzas.aspx

www.xtrak.com

USA Championships - Final Day

2011-07-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

COURTESY OF THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

2011-07-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

East Coasters Come Up Short For Titles At Surfing America Quiksilver U.S.A. Champs, But Still Kick Some Butt And Take Some Names
By Nick McGregor

Reposted from http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_070111/

Last year, four East Coasters hoisted 1st-place trophies atop the podium at the Surfing America U.S.A. Championships. But in 2011, once the newly minted Quiksilver U.S.A. Championships wrapped up in absolutely fabulous head-high Lower Trestles conditions on June 25th, not a single Rightsider had claimed victory. Of course, Cali-kids Kolohe Andino, Parker Coffin, and John Mel, along with Hawaiians Seth Moniz, Tatiana Weston Webb, Mahina Maeda, and Meah Collins stole the main headlines. But that doesn’t mean the East Coast’s male and female representatives didn’t still show up and blow up to the best of their abilities. In marquee youth competition, Melbourne Beach, FL’s, Jasset Umbel finished 3rd in Girls Under 18, while Garden City Beach, SC’s, Cam Richards also finished 3rd in Boys Under 16. Meanwhile, Indialantic, FL’s, Nikki Viesins earned a 4th-place trophy in Girls Under 16 and Pawleys Island, SC’s, Luke Gordon finished 4th in Boys Under 12.

In longboard and adult divisions, the East Coast didn’t notch a single shortboard finalist. But Cocoa Beach, FL’s, Steve McLean finished 3rd in Junior Longboard, while Texas standout Cody Canzoneri logged an impressive 2nd-place in Men’s Longboard and fellow Lone Star representative Albert Shannon finished 4th in Senior Longboard. Other impressive performances were put forth by Central Florida’s Emily Ruppert, who made the semifinals of Girls Under 16; South Florida’s Izzy Gomez, who made the semifinals of Girls Under 12; North Carolina’s Stevie Pittman, who made the quarterfinals of Boys Under 12; New Jersey’s Maddie Peterson and South Carolina’s Katie Gordon and Emory McClary, who made the quarterfinals of Girls Under 14; New York’s Quincy Davis, who made the quarterfinals of Girls Under 18; North Florida’s Keto Burns and New Jersey’s Mike Ciaramella, who made the quarterfinals of Boys Under 18; and Corey Howell and Noah Schweizer, who made Round Two of Boys Under 16.

Stay tuned next week for coverage of many of the same surfers, who are still in California duking it out in the NSSA Nationals.

Jasset Takes 3rd At Quiksilver 2011 USA Championships

2011-06-27T17:50:00.000-07:00

Big congratulations to X-Trak team rider Jasset Umbel who finished 3rd in under 18 at the Quiksilver 2011 USA Championships!

The waves for this event were pumping with perfect conditions in solid over head surf.

Girls Under 18 final results:
1. Tatiana Weston Webb
2. Leila Hurst
3. Jasset Umbel
4. Lakey Peterson

Get the full scoop: http://surf.quiksilver.com/

Forever Skim # 44

2011-06-13T16:48:00.000-07:00

Just a few of the great shots in the new FS # 44.

http://www.foreverskimthemag.com/backissues/44/44.html#/page/57

X-Trak Team Rider Jasset Umble Featured in Ocean Minded Ad

2011-06-09T17:40:00.000-07:00

Good things come to good people. Congrats Jasset! Great Ad!

Waterboyz AM

2011-06-08T20:08:00.000-07:00

http://skiminvasion.com/events/contests/waterboyz-am/

If you sign up instore at waterboyz then you will receive a $5 off gift card.
They are hosting a night time expression session Sat the 18th.

Hope to see you there.

X-Trak team rider Jeremy Johnston up next in Mex

2011-06-03T08:59:00.000-07:00

http://itv360.com/QuiksilverClasicoMazatlan/live/

Jamacia Team at international event in Peru

2011-06-03T07:52:00.000-07:00

We are super stoked of the great effort put forth by the Jamaica team at the World Junior Surfing Championships being held in Lima Peru. Thanks to Maggie Wilmont for all the FaceBook updates!

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 18 May, 2011 : - - Six under 18 surfers departed the island today with two officials to represent Jamaica at the World Junior Surfing Championships being held in Lima Peru. The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship will be held in the perfect rights and lefts of Caballeros and Señoritas from May 21 to 29.

The six surfers representing Jamaica are Garren Pryce, Oshane Usher, Ivah Wilmot, Elishama Beckford, Akeem Taylor and Armani Green. Icah Wilmot will travel as team coach with Richard Curtis as his assistant.

Over 250 of the best junior surfers from 27 countries will be competing for medals and the honor of defending their nations’ colors. Countries are arriving in Peru with teams of up to 12 athletes (four Under 18 Boys, four Under 16 Boys and four Under 18 girls) and a support crew of coaches, team managers and assistants.

This year we have fielded a very young team but we are confident the surfers will gain allot from this experience. Most of the team is under 16 with another 4 years to compete at the world junior level. This trip is a part of the JSA’s youth development program targeting the islands top under 16 surfers.

Thomas Maximus Shahinian

2011-05-19T05:55:00.000-07:00

Congrats to X-Trak team rider and Champion SUP racer Thomas Maximus Shahinian on his recent win at the Moonlight Beach Paddle & Swim Stand Up Paddle Board Race. Featured in this photo is a customized X-Trak SUP kit.

Pads can be purchased direct from the factory on our online store: http://xtrakstore.com/supaddleboardpads.aspx

Cool Art

2011-05-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Shawn Swanson sent us some images created by his friend Lester Maximo. Pretty cool!

Amy Nicholl Shots From The Easter Contest

2011-04-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

Some great shots of winner Amy Nicholl from this past weekend.

2011 Southeast Regional Surfing Championships

2011-04-19T08:06:00.000-07:00

Qualifier for The 2011 Easterns®
Saturday, April 16th - Monday April 18th at St. Augustine, FL
Hosted by ESA's SAFL district
Entry Deadline: Monday 03-07-2011
Contest HQ: The Hilton Garden Inn, 401 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080, 800-762-5311 (Mention “ESA” when booking for discount)

450 surfers from the East Coast of Florida, the Florida Gulf Coast, the Florida Panhandle and Alabama will vie for coveted invitations to the 2011 Eastern Surfing Championships^®

^{X-Trak was well represented as usual.}

This kids was blown away by his new X-Trak pad!

Team manager Frieda Zamba making sure X-Trak executive Mallory Wilson is having a good time.

Everybody wants one!

Lot's of X-Trak give away. We love to watch grom MMA.

Blackbeard the pirate

Ya'll come back now, ya hear?

^{http://www.surfesa.org/content/category/6/31/41/}

Mo Just

2011-04-18T09:17:00.000-07:00

X-Trak Team Rider Tommy Coleman

2011-04-18T08:43:00.000-07:00

Tommy had a great season and went on to finish 1st place in points and standings for the 2010/2011 season in the Explorer Super Grom, Open Mini Grom and finished 2nd place in points and standings in Explorer Menehuene. He also went on to finish 2nd place in the NSSA Explorer Super Grom at the East Coast Championships.

Photos: Ken Horton

X-Trak Signs For Mitch's

2011-04-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

Mitch's Surf Shop has supported X-Trak since the very beginning. We appreciate their continued support. Here are a couple of custom POP signs coming off one of the machines here in our US factory today.

http://www.mitchssurfshop.com/

Nice shirt Donnie!

Corey Howell Takes Explore Juniors

2011-04-13T06:45:00.000-07:00

From ESM Feature: http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_041111/
Photo: Dugan

EXPLORER JUNIORS
1. Corey Howell, 14.33

More from the NSSA Regionals

2011-04-12T13:37:00.000-07:00

2010/2011 Nssa Eastcoast Championships. Michael Vanaman, busy making two finals. 2nd place for Open Mini Groms and a 4th Explorer super groms. In New Smyrna beach.

NSSA East Coast Championships went down in NSB this past weekend. Surf was 2-3 ft and the best spot on the coast. Our Team did very well with final berths in almost every division.
Link to contest photos and winners - http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_041111/

OPEN MINI GROMS
2. Mike Vanaman

EXPLORER SUPER GROMS
2. Tommy Coleman
4 .Mike Vanaman

OPEN BOYS
4. Quentin Turko

EXPLORER JUNIORS
1. Corey Howell

OPEN JUNIORS
4. Corey Howell

EXPLORER GIRLS
4. Rossi Klein

EXPLORER WOMENS
1.Jasset Umbel

OPEN WOMENS
2.Jasset Umbel

OPEN MENS
3. Corey Howell

EXPLORER LONGBOARDS
3. Morgan Taylor Leavel

COLLEGE WOMENS
2.Amy Nichol-UCF

HIGH SCHOOL SURF TEAM
1. Melbourne

Some great photos from local shreader Ami Berg

2011-04-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

Photo by George McGarry

Jasset wins another NSSA Eastcoast Championship

2011-04-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

Photos, Ken Horton:

Carbon/Kevlar 14' SUP - Maximus Signature series

2011-04-11T09:19:00.000-07:00

Pretty tight looking ride!

X-Trak Surf Traction pads and Mostic Clothing

2011-03-24T12:54:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our good friends over at Mostic for putting this video clip together for us. Be sure to check out their really unique website: http://www.repavision.com/

http://www.xtrak.com/

X-Trak Pads Featured On Surfer's Village

2011-03-24T09:11:00.000-07:00

Be sure to check out the What's Hot section on Surfer's Village.

http://www.surfersvillage.com/whats-hot.asp?id_article=295

X-Trak Pads Feature:
Unique CNC Groove Patterns
Multiple Kick & Arch Configuration
NanoDot Thermoformed Embossing
No rash EVA Foam
Marine grade peel and stick backing
Made in the U.S.A.
www.xtrak.com

New X-Trak Ads Featuring Matt Pagan and Ryan Croteau

2011-03-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Corona Pro PR- results

2011-03-14T09:06:00.000-07:00

X-Trak team results:

Mens Pro
1. Brian Toth
2. Jeremy Johnston
5. Jose Tavarez

Womens Pro
1. Amy Nichol
5. Liza Caban

Have Pad Will Travel

2011-03-11T11:26:00.000-08:00

Order online right now! www.xtrakstore.com

X-Trak in the new SUP Journal

2011-03-09T12:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.standupjournal.com/spring_preview_2011.htm

X-Trak SUP Traction pads are available right now at: http://xtrakstore.com/supaddleboardpads.aspx

X-Trak Team Rider Josh Burke, Rising With The Tide

2011-02-21T05:07:00.000-08:00

Joshua Burke in today's paper of the Barbados Advocate.

Check out the great video feature on Surf Caribe:

http://surfcaribe.com/Default.aspx?tabid=380

Logan Raulerson has taken out two ESA titles

2011-02-14T09:28:00.000-08:00

Our North Fl teamer Logan Raulerson has taken out two ESA titles.

Logan won the ESA Season for North Florida in both Boys Shortboard and Menehuene Longboard!!

We are super proud of him and look forward to watching him compete at Regionals this spring.

http://www.surfesa.org/

Nipper Mulberry » Behind the Curtain

2011-02-11T06:22:00.000-08:00

Nipper Mulberry » Behind the Curtain

Josh Burke featured on SurfCaribe.com

2011-02-10T12:25:00.000-08:00

Our team rider Josh Burke form Barbados if featured on SurfCaribe.com "Mid Winter" slide show #12 & #14

http://www.surfcaribe.com/Default.aspx?tabid=387

Jasset Umbel - Surfing America Prime Series

2011-02-10T07:09:00.000-08:00

Last weekend the Surfing America Prime Series hit Upper Trestles and got some pristine conditions for the kids to unload in.

Florida's Jasset Umbel put up a good showing with a second place finish in the Girls U18.
Jasset Umbel won her Quarter and Semi final heats and was leading the Girls U18 Final with just under a minute remaining….when 4th place surfer Kulia Doherty grab a wave in the final seconds that scored in the excellent range allowing her to jump up to 1st for the victory.

For more info head to SurfingAmerica.org and for the complete rankings head to Surfing America Prime rankings.
TransWorld Surf coverage of the Surfing America Prime Upper Trestles!
http://surf.transworld.net/1000124657/news/surfing-america-prime-scores-upper-trestles/

Photos: Jack McDaniel
Results:
Boys U18
1. Conner Coffin
2. Kolohe Andino
3. Derek Peters
4. Trevor Thornton
Girls U18
1. Kulia Doherty
2. Jasset Umbel
3. Lani Doherty
4. Nikki Viesens
Boys U16
1. Kanoa Igarashi
2. Jake Davis
3. Parker Coffin
4. Nic Hdez
Girls U16
1. Kulia Doherty
2. Lulu Erkeneff
3. Tia Blanco
4. Nikki Viesens
Boys U14
1. Kanoa Igarashi
2. Jake Davis
3. Colt Ward
4. Jake Marshall

ESA ANNOUNCES ITS 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

2011-02-10T06:27:00.000-08:00

THE ESA ANNOUNCES ITS 2011 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE:

The SOUTHEAST Regional Surfing Championships

Anastasia State Park
April 16-18, 2011
St. Augustine, FL

The NORTHEAST Regional Surfing Championships

Location TBD
April 29-May 1, 2011
Narragansett, RI

The MID-ATLANTIC Regional Surfing Championships

Oceanana Pier
May 12-15, 2011
Atlantic Beach, NC

The SCHOLASTIC Surfing Championships

TBA

The EASTERN® SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Buxton
September 18-24, 2011
(9/25 backup day for weather)
Cape Hatteras, NC

Looking forward to another GREAT YEAR!

Debbie

Debbie Hodges
Executive Director
Eastern Surfing Association
PO Box 625
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-233-1790
757-233-1396 fax
Launch Your Career +GO PRO
Build Skills +GO ESA
http://www.surfesa.org/

X-Trak welcomes 9 yr old Tommy Coleman

2011-01-31T14:01:00.000-08:00

We are stoked to announce our latest Team rider 9 yr old Tommy Coleman from Vero beach, FL. Tommy adds the right mix of style, progression and attitude to our grom squad. His sponsors include Sanuk, Oneill, Ct Surfboards, Solex, Spectrum surfboards and now X-TRAK! We see a bright future in Tommy and look forward to enjoying the ride with him.

His 2010 surfing accomplishments:
1st Place Super Menehuene National Kidney Foundation Surf Contest.
1st Place Super Menehuene AAU Surf Contest.
1st Place Super Menehuene Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic.
1st Place Super Menehuene Waterman’s Challenge.
2nd In Point and Standings NSSA Southeast Super Grom
2nd In Point and Standings NSSA Southeast Mini Grom
4th In Point and Standings NSSA Southeast Explorer Menehuene

Alley Oop

2011-01-27T12:22:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone is having a Happy New year thus far. Considering its been so cold lately we know most of you are already starting to think about summer. So are we. That's why we are emailing you to remind all of you that February 1stis the last day to receive 10% off skim camp for 2011. Here is a list of our 2011 Delaware dates:

Dewey Beach Skim Camp and Saturday Clinic
2011 Dates

Full Sessions: All held @ Indian River Inlet.
June 27- July1
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12

Mini Sessions: All held on New Orleans St. Beach (except July 5-7 @ I.R.I)*
June 14-16
June 21-23
June 28-30
July 5-7 *
July 12-14
July 19-21
July 26-28
August 2-4
August 9-11
August 16-18
August 23–25

Free Saturday Clinic: All held @ New Orleans St.
June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 6
August 20

The application can be downloaded of our website. Just go to "Skim Camps" and click on "Sign up" . As usual you must mail in or fax in you application with payment to take advantage. Please mail or fax to the Florida address or fax number for quicker delivery. You may also call in and mail your application later. Any questions or concerns please email or call either of the numbers below.

All the best,

Corey and Jason

ALLEYOOPSKIM.COM

Alley Oop Skim Inc.
2000 Coastal Hwy. Unit 106
Dewey Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227 7087

Alley Oop Skim Camp Discount 2011

2011-01-24T16:53:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone is having a Happy New year thus far. Considering its been so cold lately we know most of you are already starting to think about summer. So are we. That's why we are emailing you to remind all of you that February 1st is the last day to receive 10% off skim camp for 2011. Here is a list of our 2011 Delaware dates:

http://www.alleyoopskim.com/skimCamp.php

Dewey Beach Skim Camp and Saturday Clinic

2011 Dates

Full Sessions: All held @ Indian River Inlet.

June 27- July1
July 11-15
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12

Mini Sessions: All held on New Orleans St. Beach (except July 5-7 @ I.R.I)*

June 14-16
June 21-23
June 28-30
July 5-7 *
July 12-14
July 19-21
July 26-28
August 2-4
August 9-11
August 16-18
August 23–25

Free Saturday Clinic: All held @ New Orleans St.

June 18
June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 6
August 20

The application can be downloaded of our website. Just go to "Skim Camps" and click on "Sign up" . As usual you must mail in or fax in you application with payment to take advantage. Please mail or fax to the Florida address or fax number for quicker delivery. You may also call in and mail your application later. Any questions or concerns please email or call either of the numbers below.

All the best,

Corey and Jason

ALLEYOOPSKIM.COM

Alley Oop Skim Inc.
2000 Coastal Hwy. Unit 106
Dewey Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227 7087

Jasset wins Surfing America Prime Santa Cruz

2011-01-24T14:42:00.000-08:00

Surfing America's Prime Steamer Lane event went down last weekend in some classic Lane conditions. Derek Peters and Jasset Umbel came out on top. Check out the photos, results, and video highlights from last weekend at good Steamer Lane.

Jan. 19, 2011 - Steamer Lane, the 4th stop of the Surfing America Prime West Series
The waves were firing in Northern California. Perfect conditions at famed Steamer Lane for the 4th stop of the Surfing America Prime West Series. It is the only true series for under 18 surfers. The Lane has played host every year since 1968. In the Under 18 Boys division Derek Peters would work this right, racking up enough points for the win. Boys under 16 was up next and the waves were beginning to pick up. Jacob Kelly took advantage of the improving conditions and took the top spot. In the Girls under 18 division, it was the Jasset Umbel show, and she surfed her way to the top of the podium. Then finally, in the girls under 16, Kulia Dougherty had to fight off some serious competition, but delivered the scores to take the title. The next stop for the series will be at Trestles, in Southern California on Feb 6th and 7th.

Boys U18 Results:
1st Derek Peters
2nd Scott Weinhardt
3rd Tommy Wehsener
4th Ian Crane

Girls U18 Results:
1st Jasset Umbel
2nd Kulia Doherty
3rd Shelby Detmers
4th Lani Doherty

Boys U16 Results:
1st Jake Kelly
2nd Taylor Clark
3rd Nic Hdez
4th Andrew Jacobson

Girls U16 Results:
1st Kulia Doherty
2nd Harley Taich
3rd Meah Collins
4th Nikki Viesens

Boys U14 Results:
1st Jacob Davis
2nd Colin Deveze
3rd Griffin Colapinto
4th John Mel

Transworld Surf.com
SAPrime Steamer Lane 2011 FINAL
Video:
http://surf.transworld.net/1000123147/photos/surfing-america-prime-catches-good-steamer-lane/

FUEL TV Download
Surfing America prime at Steamer Ln
Video:
http://fuel.tv/fueltvdownload?bcpid=640594663001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAACH-rHw~,j8yR5XKqsw5kCDpBbvJ97GBNOdEqOnDY&bclid=640484161001&bctid=756713007001

X-Trak's Own Frieda Zamba-Shaw Feature in ESA

2011-01-14T05:57:00.000-08:00

Be sure to check our Frieda hustling at the X-Trak Expo booth in the new edition of ESM online: http://www.easternsurf.com/feature_011311_SurfExpoA/

First Coast ESA Silent Auction

2011-01-11T06:49:00.000-08:00

Big Steve just sent these photos over from the first coast ESA silent auction and fund raiser. Great job Steve. First Coast ESA Website

Surf Expo 2011

2011-01-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

Volcom SeaCow - Dec 2010 Sebastian Inlet

2011-01-06T11:12:00.000-08:00

A little late but some good shots. Thanks again Mike!

Mike Rutherford Photograpgy:
http://mikerutherfordphotography.web.officelive.com/

http://www.volcom.com/crusty/EventArticle.asp?EventiD=781

Surf Expo Booth # 364

2011-01-06T10:03:00.000-08:00

Stop in and say hello and check out some of the new pads.

New Pads Just In Time For Surf Expo!

2011-01-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

X-TRAK Surf Expo Booth # 364

2011-01-04T11:28:00.000-08:00

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

Corey Howell

2011-01-04T11:20:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mike Rutherford for the images!

http://mikerutherfordphotography.web.officelive.com/

Josh Burke from Barbados

2010-12-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

Alley Oop New Years Eve Sale!!

2010-12-27T06:17:00.000-08:00

Seasons Greetings Everyone,

We hope that you are all enjoying your holiday. Just because christmas is over doesn't mean the savings stop at Alley Oop. We are giving you one more chance to get some great deals on our selection of skim and skateboards, Alley Oop Clothing, and skim camp for the 2011 season. This sale will be happening at our store in Dewey Beach and our new location in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL. If you can not make it to either location on New Years Eve feel free to give us a call at either location and we will take care of you.

40% off All Clothing
20% off Skateboards
15% off Skimboards
15% off Skim Camp w/free camp pack

Help us say goodbye to 2010 by participating in one more blowout sale at both of our store locations! Last chance for HUGE savings.

Thanks and Happy Holidays,

Corey and Jason

ALLEYOOPSKIM.COM

Alley Oop Skim Inc.
2000 Coastal Hwy. Unit 106
Dewey Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227 7087

Alley-Oop Skim Florida
220 E. Commercial Blvd. Suite B
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
(954) 530 4954

2010 First Coast Surfing Champions

2010-12-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Here is a photo from Steve Sjuggerud of two of his District's season champions helping him tear down...

It's Chris Igou on the right (the season Open Mens and Mens champion) and Jesse Chapman (the season Boys champion).

Chris won the two toughest divisions this season relying on his X-Trak Icon Series tail pad.

These two young men are solid citizens... Even though they were freezing in their wetsuits, they stayed and helped tear down until everything was put away.

He saw them rolling up the X-Trak banner, and had them hold it up for a shot.

The full story is below...

2010 First Coast Surfing Champions Decided
Plus our upcoming party with thousands of dollars in prizes and items
12/11/10
At 8am on Saturday morning, six First Coast ten-year-olds went charging into the freezing ocean...
No, it wasn't some sort of kids Polar Bear Club... These kids went out there to surf.
The water felt like a bathtub full of ice cubes (at 57 degrees). And the cold northwest wind offered no safe haven on the beach. But these charging youngsters were competing for the 2010 First Coast 11-and-under division surfing championship, and a shot a trip to Southeast Regional Championship in April of 2011.

20 minutes later, Sutton Kerlin was crowned the 11-and-under champion for the day -- the youngest age division of the event -- for his fourth victory of 2010. However, Scotty Rivenbark accumulated enough points to be the 2010 Season champion. Gage Kropff came in third for the year.
It wasn't just ten-year-olds. All ages competed, with 42-year-old Joel Beckham braving the cold to get his first win in his age group.

The surfing highlight of the day came from 19-year-old Chris Igou...

Earlier in the day, Chris came in second in a heat to 27-year-old Gram McCoy. But Chris got Gram back in a re-match later, in the Open Men's Final. Late in the final, Chris found the highest scoring wave of the day. Chris managed two powerful turns, a nice aerial, and another solid turn all on one wave. Both heats between Gram and Chris were close.

Chris's win in the Open Men's category today vaulted him into first place for the 2010 season. With the points he earned, he's also the 2010 champion in the Men's division as well.

Beyond Chris and Scotty, our other 2010 First Coast Eastern Surfing Association Champions include:

Boys: Jesse Chapman
Jr Men: Walter Obszarski
Womens (short and longboards): Leslie Baker
Masters Shortboard: Eric Hatton
Menehune Longboard: Skyler Deberry
Mens Longboard: Nick Isabella

49-year-old Kevin Leary, who surfs like he's a quarter-century younger, is the season champion in three separate divisions this year.

Sutton Kerlin and Bradley Dunham deserve special mentions for 2010 as well... Even though they didn't rack up the most points throughout the season, these two young athletes each won all four contests they entered this year.

Want to know who the best surfers in the First Coast were in 2010? They're the names right here... the 2010 ESA First Coast District champions.

The season will start up again in April. But first we'll have an end-of-season party at Cafe Karibo on January 4th.

This party features thousands of dollars of prizes and silent auction items. Everyone that attends is entered in the raffle. Items include surfboards, fishing charters, two nights at the Residence Inn, and much more. 100% of the money goes to the Eastern Surfing Association First Coast District. (More to come on this!)

Congrats to all our winners on a great season. See you in 2011!

ESA - First Coast Florida District

2010-12-09T06:59:00.000-08:00

Our good friend Steve Sjuggerud is taking the reigns of the ESA's First Coast Florida District. Here's a photo of his co-Director rocking an X-Trak banner. Looking forward to a great 2011 as the exclusive traction sponsor of the ESA. Yeewwwww!

Check out their website: http://fcfl.surfesa.org/

Save 20% on all X-Trak products!

2010-12-09T06:21:00.000-08:00

Just enter code XMAS2010 during checkout.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT X-TRAK STORE

Another Starboard featuring a hybrid X-Trak SUP kit

2010-12-03T10:06:00.000-08:00

Nice looking board belonging to Steve Sjuggerud from SUP Journal. Steve used a few X-Trak kits to create his own unique pad.

http://standupjournal.com/

Check out The Jammer 8’6″ at Stand Up Paddle Sport

2010-12-03T05:42:00.001-08:00

Hi,
This photo is from the Stand Up Paddle Sports Blog: http://blog.surfingsports.com/ They have been a huge supporter of X-Trak and we'd like to say a belated thank you. Take a look at this: The Jammer 8’6″

StandUp Paddle Sports has the largest, and best, selection of SUP's in the UNIVERSE at our store in Santa Barbara, CA. Over 150 standup paddle boards currently in stock...with new SUP's arriving weekly.

The Jammer 8’6″

You’ve seen the teasers…now, it’s time to reveal the Jammer…yet another innovative design collaboration between Art Colyer of North Pacific Surfboards, and myself…
This wide point back, high performance 8’6″ x 31.5″ is perhaps the most significant surfing SUP design change to come along in years…the volume is redistributed and jammed back into the tail where it is surfed and paddled…in regular surfing stance…amazing stability and maneuverability is achieved by a more efficient distribution of volume…

We give a nod to legendary Australian shaper, Geoff McCoy, who developed the Lazor Zap which radically reduced nose width to allow the development of the Thruster by Simon Anderson…he also shaped my first Thruster, the 6’0″ in my 1981 quiver…the start of the thruster revolution…
Geoff McCoy, has always marched to his own drum…same here…
Over the last couple of decades, the Lazor Zap has been further refined by Geoff McCoy and Cheyne Horan into the Nugget…which influenced my thinking to transform the wide point back idea into a SUP…for the last couple of years I kept asking myself, what would George (Greenough) do?…

Ryan Croteau Wins Volcom’s Starfish in Newport

2010-11-29T09:41:00.000-08:00

Ryan Croteau took down the junior division at Volcom’s Starfish Surf Series held in chest high surf at the river jetties in Newport Beach. He walked away with a bunch of swag and a cool $250. Yeah Ryan!

Source link: http://www.ergophobia.com/blog/?p=2310&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ergoblog+%28ERGO+BLOG%29

MATT PAGAN - Interview With LAT34

2010-11-29T09:14:00.000-08:00

Matt Pagan's Magical World from Mike Pagan on Vimeo.

In an industry where IMAGE IS EVERYTHING, your name is as crucial as how fresh your style is. The way you present yourself must strike a nerve with all senses.
1.   Are you physically APPEALING?
2.   Do you sound GOOD?
3.   When you are riding, do you have that special TOUCH?
4.   Kind of weird, but do you SMELL good?
5.    We can leave taste out of it.
With all these criteria, do you think that if Tony Hawk’s name was actually, Joey Joe Joe Jr. Shabadoo, would companies give him the time of day, thus allowing his career to flourish? Some how I don’t really think so. I hate to admit it, but sometimes you must judge a book by its COVER. That’s why when you are brought into this world with such a blessing, you must take the hand dealt to you and run with it.
MATT PAGAN is a young man has who has no limits as to what he can accomplish. Matt was cool enough to take the time for a little interview with Lat34. Find out where you might be able to find Matt jogging down the beach oiled up in a Speedo.
Lat34: What’s your name?
Pagan: Matt Pagan
L: How old are you?
P: 21 years young
L: Where are you from?
P: Westchester, CA. It’s a small town in the Los Angeles area, 5 min. from the beach
L: You are from the same ‘hood as my hero, Quentin Tarantino; What is your favorite Tarantino film and why?
P: Ya I spend a lot of time hanging out and surfing in that area. He’s definitely unique and that’s what I like about his films. My favorite would have to be Pulp Fiction. There’s so much action and you never know what to expect.
L: Also read you spend part of the year in Hawaii, do you ever oil yourself up and jog down tourist beaches just to make the male tourists jealous? Because I would totally do that.
P: Actually I’m over here right now and the swell is so big, it washing out most of the NorthShore. So, I was thinking about cruising down to Pipe, jogging to Sunset beach in my speedo oiled up with Hawaiian Tropic. Nah, but I’ve been spending the winter here for the past 3 years and I love it! The waves here are really fun and the lifestyle is awesome.
L: What bands’ music gets you pumped to surf (btw your name is pretty metal, Matt PAGAN)?
P: I know, people misspell my name all the time and I think it’s because they’re afraid to spell it the way it is. But it’s all good, I’m stoked on it. I not too into metal. I mean it can get me psyched sometimes but being from Los Angeles, hip hop is what really gets me pumped. I also like punk bands too, like Pennywise.
L: I have a blind date with a chick I met on craigslist, she says she is totally hot and a TV (what ever that means), I’m kinda nervous, any dating tips?
P: Well you might want to clear up what a “TV” is because it could mean she’s a guy (Transvestite). Or she could be really hot and a TV Star and you’re psyched! Just be yourself and if she’s into that, you’re golden!
L: Where is your favorite surf spot?
P: Trestles for California. Internationally, the MentawaiIslands in Indonesia.
L: Have you ever thought about surfing in a mesh tank top and biker shorts to help with range of motion and flexibility?
P: No, but I think about surfing naked all the time, you can’t have any better range of motion than that. Getting a naked barrel shot is number one on my bucket list.
L: Any tips for folks that are new to surfing?
P: Just have fun. You’re out in the ocean and riding a mass of moving water, life is good. Getting barreled is probably one of the best feelings too.
L: Any shout outs?
P: To my lady, cause she’s the best (she’s right here…). Also to my Dad and my Mom, family, friends, sponsors, Brandon Richards, and Lat34!

http://www.lat34.com/2010/11/10/matt-pagan-m-interview-with-lat34/

Sunshine SUP Series

2010-11-15T09:39:00.000-08:00

Looks like the guys over at RDI had a good showing down in Pomano Beach this past weekend. New X-Trak SUP pads on display.

RDI website: http://www.rdistributing.com/

Sunshine SUP Series: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=29215&id=100000995153910

New X-Trak SUP Colors Available From RDI

2010-11-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

http://www.rdistributing.com/

New X-Trak 2 color SUP traction pad just installed on an RDI demo board. Check them out this weekend in Pompano Beach.

Nore new SUP Colors Now Available

2010-11-12T07:38:00.000-08:00

Some new two color pads just rolling off the machines. All X-Trak pads are made right here in the U.S.A. Where was your traction made? http://www.xtrak.com/Page_SUPKits.html

Inside Italian Search - Prima tappa SARDEGNA (Trailer)

2010-11-11T08:23:00.000-08:00

Inside Italian Search - Prima tappa SARDEGNA (Trailer) from Inside Search on Vimeo.
L’equipaggio è sbarcato in terra Sarda per la prima tappa del tour, potrete rimanere aggiornati sugli spostamenti tramite il nostro diario di bordo.

Dopo la benedizione dell’amico “Rob Machado” che ha aperto ufficialmente le danze, i ragazzi del Search si sposteranno lungo le coste Sarde alla ricerca delle onde migliori.

capitano: Luca Palla

rider 1: Palattella F.

rider 2: Palattella G.

rider 3: Tenerini F.

rider 4: Gabrielli T.

rider 5: Cravarezza T.

rider 6: Rosi S.

Filmaker: Giò “Sbrokked”

Photo. : Cecchini J.

Photo : Maffei F.

11th Annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic

2010-11-10T14:07:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to Mike Rutherford photography for the images.
http://mikerutherfordphotography.web.officelive.com/
& http://www.tommytant.com/

All New TECH2 SUP Traction from X-Trak

2010-11-10T09:30:00.000-08:00

Coming soon!

http://www.xtrak.com/

TECH 2 Pads from X-Trak

2010-11-10T09:16:00.000-08:00

http://www.xtrak.com/

X-Trak SUP Traction

2010-11-09T09:53:00.000-08:00

Just got a few photos in from a satisfied customer up in Grand Haven Michigan paddling on Lake Michigan. Looks pretty chilly but stoked to see her still getting out there.

SUP Traction Made in the U.S.A.

2010-11-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

Knowledge makes the difference. All we do is traction. We make our pads ourselves in our own factory here in the US. How many other companies can say that?

Here is innovative surfer, grincher and SUP rider Josh Sleigh doing it his way.

Order online or ask for them at your local shop.

Logan Raulerson - Pier Pressure

2010-11-04T08:16:00.000-07:00

Logan took 1st Place today in the Pro Longboard at the 2010 Pier Pressure Pro-am Surf Contest. Overall1st in Menehuene shortboard and 1st in Jr Longboard, 1st Place today in the Pro Longboard.

Josh Sleigh: X-Trak SUP Traction Pads

2010-11-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

Just got this great photo in of Josh Sleigh tearing it up on an X-Trak SUP traction kit.

Photo: John Lotterer

New SUP Traction Colors From X-Trak

2010-10-29T18:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.xtrak.com/Page_SUPKits.html

BUY NOW

Island Water Sports - Midnight Madness Photos

2010-10-21T16:26:00.000-07:00

Midnight Madness Press Release - Island Water Sports

2010-10-21T16:23:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Midnight Madness – 25th Anniversary – Biggest Year Ever

Deerfield Beach, FL (Oct 20, 2010)-Island Water Sports hosted its 25th
year of Midnight Madness on October 15th, 2010.
The event started at 8am and lasted until midnight. By the end of the
night, an estimated 15,000 people had filled the streets, making this
the largest Midnight Madness ever. The event helped raise money for
local charities including: Christian Skaters, Surfers for Autism, and
Grind for Life.

Midnight Madness was the 1st of many events that will be presented by
the Island Partnership of Deerfield Beach. The Island Partnership is
a 501C ( 6 ) organization that was formed to implement economic
development opportunities within the City of Deerfield Beach. They did
just that with Midnight Madness. Record sales were had during the
event at Island Water Sports and at the surrounding businesses.

Throughout the day Midnight Madness showcased a series of interactive
stations, vendor tents, featured bands, celebrities and artists
providing live demonstrations and tons of giveaways throughout the
day. Featured musical guests included: Alexander, Buffalo Gun, BLORR,
Dark Horse Saloon and Hanna, Cadence and Because Greatness Belongs.

Other interactive activities included the Skull Candy Skate Park
featuring Kulcha Shok’s Lance-O DJ’ing and Ramp 48’s half pipe. Pro
skaters’ Chad Tim Tim, Christian Hosoi, Jud Heald, Brian Sumner and
Josh Harmony provided live demonstrations. Local artists The Froelich
Brothers, and Tanner Kaufman created a spectacle while painting live
at the event while Patrick Maxcy created a beautiful mural that was
auctioned off at the end of the event to benefit charities.

Event sponsors included Island Water Sports, Island Partnership,
Quiksilver, Roxy, Skull Candy, Nike 6.0, DNA Energy Drink, Vans, Ramp
48+, Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale, Chick-fil-A, Muscle Milk, Oceans
234, Ocean Trust Realtors, The Buccaneer Resort, Comfort Inn, JB’s,
and Bru’s Room.

Island Water Sports is located at 1985 NE 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach,
FL 33441.

To view photos from the event, visit:
http://www.islandwatersports.com/media/photo-gallery/category/38-midnight-madness-2010
http://www.facebook.com/IslandWaterSportsFL

To view the website for the event, visit:
http://www.islandwatersports.com/midnightmadness

Contact:
Linsey Cottrell, Island Water Sports, Board Member of IP,
561-542-1977, linsey@islandwatersports.com
Danielle Williams, Oceans 234 and VP of Island Partners, 954-536-5712,
dwilliams1@bellsouth.net

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Cheyne Cottrell
1985 ne 2nd st
Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

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Thanks,

Ian Tussing

Island Water Sports
1985 NE 2nd Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

PH: 954-427-4929
Fax: 954-360-7873

Sophie Falzone Update

2010-10-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

Sophie Won ESA Girls 14 & Under this past Sunday. It was the 1st event of the season up here so off to a good start!

Check out her new site: http://www.sophiefalzone.com/