GEORGE BRYAN'S BRING THE VIBES: A SKIMBOARD JOURNEY

The Tenth Street Bros are Bill and George Bryan - two skimboarders who have seen and done it all. The two grew up at Victoria Beach during the birth of skimboard wave riding, learning from pioneers Chris Hendersen, Tex Haines, and Kurt So the best way to learn more about the worlds best skimboarders, is to take a look at BTV - Bringing The Vibes.

Download the full movie from iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/bringing-the-vibes/id542418584

2012 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am at Vilano Beach,

X-Trak will be a product sponsor for this years 2012 Florida Skimboarding Pro/Am at Vilano Beach, FL. The event will run August 24, 25 & 26. Check out the official website and download entry formshere:

http://www.rundropslide.com/

NPI Productions Presents: Corey Howell (I Crave You)

Corey Howells debut and intro video with NPI Productions. Super stoked to have him on board and cant wait for the full video. Like, comment, subscribe!

http://npiproductions.com/

http://www.xtrak.com/

Matt Pagan to compete in US Open of Surfing

From Matt:
"Just received word from the ASP World Tour Surfing that I will be one of the few selected to compete in the Nike Action US Open of Surfing (#USOpenofSurf) trials that start on July 28th. 4 Trialist seeds will receive a spot in the main event.
Thank you ASP for the opportunity and I hope to see everyone down there!
http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/"

Super stoked for you Matt! Congratulations!

Greg Carson, Welcome To The Team

X-Trak is stoked to welcome PR's own pro SUP rider Greg Carson  to the team. Greg has proven himself by winning the Central international Surf Pro at Puerto Escondido in 15-20 ft surf. He is an avid waterman and also owner of Taino Divers (http://www.tainodivers.com/) on the island. We look forward to big thing from Greg in the future. 

Also Greg has been working with a wounded warrior project for the past 5 years. It is called SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba)  http://www.sudsdiving.org/ . They teach the wounded soldiers how to scuba dive and then take them on scuba adventures around the world. It is a huge confidence builder while facilitating their rehabilitation.

SUP Traction Pads available here: http://www.xtrak.com/Page_SUPKits.html

Mo Just - Victoria Skimboards World Championship

Victoria Skimboards World Championship

Allie Mac Kay gives a preview of the Victoria Skimboards World Championship happening July 7 and 8.

The Victoria Skimboards World Championship of Skimboarding (WCS) returns to Aliso Beach Park in Laguna Beach on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8. WCS is the longest running skimboard contest on the professional circuit and the only that offers a live broadcast of the entire event for fans to enjoy from all over the world.

July 2012 marks the 36^th annual championship event.  Riders from across the globe including Japan, Chile, Australia, Portugal, The Philippines, Spain and Mexico will be battling for the skimboard industry title of “World’s Best.” General Manager of Victoria Skimboards, Trigg Garner comments, “the contest has the largest international appeal of any other contest event on the professional skim circuit.” He continues, “It is great for the hometown heroes to compete in Laguna Beach, California, against the best of the best and be watched by a global online audience.”

X-Trak Skim Kits

While the other traction companies have come and gone or sent their manufacturing overseas, X-Trak continues to make the best skim and surf traction in the industry right here in the good old U.S. of A. Made from low density eva X-Trak is lighter and grippier than overseas traction. We use high-speed CNC machines to cut our traction patterns and then thermoform emboss the pads with our unique nano-dot texture for ultimate traction without the rash and abrasion of other skim grips. All our skim kits feature a 3pc tail pad with a 7mm arch and giant 30mm kicktail. Add to that a 2pc interlocking arch bar and you have the perfect skim kit, just ask Morgan Just and George Bryan!

Marley Puglielli

Congrats to X-Trak team rider Marley Puglielli on his recent win in P.R.! Here are a few photos of Marley featuring the Boiken traction pad.

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X-Trak T-Shirts

New shirts available on the online store!
http://xtrakstore.com/xtrak_shirt.aspx

X-Trak Stand Up Paddleboard Traction Pads

Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine putting our SUP pads to good use on the south shore. 

FEATURING:

- Light weight traction material

- Spreadable segments

- Closed cell EVA foam- CNC cut grooves

- Bevelled edges

- Microdot embossing

- Large color selection

- Made In The U.S.A.

Buy Online: http://xtrakstore.com/supaddleboardpads.aspx

New Serengeti CNC Groove Patterns

Now available on the online store: http://xtrakstore.com/X-TrakSurfTractionPads.aspx

SUP Paddle Grips Now Available

All new X-Trak stand up paddleboard grips now available in shops and our online store.

FEATURING:

Low Density Comfort-Trak Foam

Nonabsorbent Closed-cell

NanoDot Thermoformed Embossing

Easy Peel & Stick Application

UV Resistant

Perfect for SUP, Kayak & Canoe Paddles

Also Used For Boat Poles

MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Link to the X-TraK online store: http://xtrakstore.com/supaddleboardpads.aspx

Some Added Stoke for NC ASF's June 3rd Event

Another something to add to the list of stoke for the day….Corolla Surf Shop would like to see a huge turnout, so they have gone above and beyond for you…..Here’s the deal….

Every surfer that enters the contest this Sunday, June 3^rd, has a chance to win a brand new longboard skateboard, compliments of Corolla Surf Shop www.corollasurfshop.com ….yep, you got it…If you enter the event your name will go in the pot and at the end of the day some lucky surfer will be going home with a killer new skateboard.

So……Remember to sign up (on timeJ) for this weekend’s event.  You can enter at www.nc.atlanticsurfing.org, by clicking on the Competition page, then on the blue “Register” button; You can also download an entry form from the sidebar, and fax it to 252-480-6324, if you are worried your entry will not arrive by the deadline;  And you can always enter at WRV in Kitty Hawk www.waveridingvehicles.com  and Whalebone Surf Shop in Nags Head www.whalebonesurfshop.com.  Don’t forget to include your Honor Report Card for a complimentary entry into your first division.

JUST A REMINDER……

ATTENTION HONOR STUDENTS:

Academic achievement is so very important, so we want to recognize you in a special wayJ   Bring me your report card and you will be given a complimentary entry into your first division. 

ATTENTION ASF MEMBERS:

Bring a friend that joins the ASF and you will receive a complimentary entry into your first division. 

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS:

Come with your friend (above), pay your membership fee, and surf the June 3rd contest for freeJ

So…spread the word, bring your family, your friends, and come hang out on the beach with us…..It is going to be an awesome day, so don’t miss itJ

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email or phone, as my door is always open.

Have a super evening, pray for surf, and I am really looking forward to seeing you all on the beach this SundayJ

XXOO

Mom Hume

Julie Hume

Atlantic Surfing Federation, Inc.

505 Quail Lane

Kill Devil Hills, NC   27948

252-489-8126

252-489-8868

julieh@atlanticsurfing.org

How To Install A SUP Traction Pad Kit From X-Trak

X-Trak CoOwner Jason Gardner walks you through how to properly install an eight piece Stand Up Paddleboard traction kit from X-

Please visit our online store for more product information: 

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

All X-Trak pads are made in the U.S.A.

Dave Scott - Larger Than Life!

Stoked on the new billboard featuring X-Trak team rider Dave Scott. It's a Ron Jon billboard off of I-95. Congrats Dave!

A Happy Memorial Day!

X-Trak CoOwner and founder Jim Wilson putting in work this holiday weekend. Thanks to Will Lucas for the image.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQOxvJD6TXc

Atlantic Surfing Federation Update

Good Evening Surfers, Sponsors, Families, and Friends….

SUMMER IS COMING, and I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait.  Even though our winter was not too bad, I am still a “warm weather” fan, so it can’t get here fast enough for meJ 

Mark your calendars!!!  The NC Chapter of the Atlantic Surfing Federation is kicking off the summer with Contest #7 on Sunday, June 3^rd, at Jennette’s Pier.  In the event that the ESA has to run their event on Sunday, then we will just move to Hargrove Street, as they have a permit for the pier location for both days.  The original dates that were scheduled were the 2^nd / 3^rd, but we are trying our best not to put anyone in a position of conflict, so ours will be Sunday.   We are very excited, and are looking forward to a great day on the beach.  There will be prizes, trophies, food, fun, and fellowship, so bring the family, invite your friends, and come spend the day on the beach with us.

ATTENTION SPONSORS:

·         Barbara Noel-Graphic Design + Print     http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Noel-Graphic-Design-Print/163424933709739

·         Big House Design                                            http://www.bighousedesign.com/

·         Cavalier Surf Shop                                           http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cavalier-Surf-Shop/159156857447739

·         Coastal Edge Surf Shop                                  http://www.shopcoastaledge.com/

·         Corolla Surf Shop                                             http://www.corollasurfshop.com/

·         Flying Fish                                                           http://www.flyingfishink.com/

·         Food Dudes                                                         http://www.facebook.com/pages/Food-Dudes-Kitchen/146541977662

·         Jennette’s Pier                                                   http://www.jennettespier.net/

·         Johnson, Burgess, Mizelle & Straub        http://www.johnsonburgess.com/cpa-outer-banks-nc.php

·         OBX Surfinfo.com                                            http://www.obxsurfinfo.com/

·         Ocean Atlantic Rentals                                 http://www.oceanatlanticrentals.com/

·         158 Surf & Skate                                                http://www.158surfandskate.com/

·         Secret Spot Surf Shop                                      http://www.secretspotsurfshop.com/

·         Surfers Village                                                  http://www.surfersvillage.com/

·         Thai Room Restaurant                                   http://thairoomobx.com/

·         The Pit Surf Shop                                              http://www.pitsurf.com/

·         The Town of Nags Head                                http://www.nagsheadnc.gov/

·         Wave Riding Vehicles                                     http://www.waveridingvehicles.com/

·         Whalebone Surf Shop                                    http://www.whalebonesurfshop.com/

·         XTRAK                                                                   http://www.xtrak.com/

As we near the end of our very first season, we want to give a special thank you to you for your support, encouragement, and overwhelming generosity…..you have been beside us from the beginning, and have played a crucial role in our success, so THANK YOU so very much for believing in us, our program, and our kids….. We look forward to growing more togetherJ  

ATTENTION HONOR STUDENTS:

Academic achievement is so very important, so we want to recognize you in a special wayJ   Bring me your report card and you will be given a complimentary entry into your first division. 

ATTENTION ASF MEMBERS:

Bring a friend that joins the ASF and you will receive a complimentary entry into your first division. 

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS:

Come with your friend (above), pay your membership fee, and surf the June 3rd contest for freeJ

It doesn’t get any better than thatJ

Okay…your homework assignment…..

·         Tell your families so they can plan to be there

·         Call all of your friends and tell them about the ASF and the bonus they will receive at this upcoming event

·         Copy your HONOR report card and attach it to your entry form

·         Sign up on timeJ

·         Be at the beach at Jennette’s on June 3^rd at 7 a.m. (unless I notify you otherwise) for set-up

·         Plan for the whole day

·         Pray for surfJ

·         Bring your sunscreen

·         Pray for a beautiful dayJ

·         Wear your “volunteer” hat, and that includes judges

·         Pray for surf againJ

·         Bring your smiling face, your giving spirit, and get ready to make some more awesome memories together…..IT’S SUMMERTIMEJ

We are a “family”, and if you think the ASF is awesome now, just wait…..We want you to be a “hands on” participant in the growth of YOUR organization, so that together we can make the ASF even betterJ….so don’t be shyJ, and if you would like to put your “hat” on sooner, just give me a call (252-489-8126)……my door is always open.

ONE MORE THINGJ

CONGRATULATIONS to our ASF Surfers that received slots for the USA Championships, which will be held in Huntington Beach and Trestles in late June.  Invitations will be coming to you shortly from Surfing America, but we wanted to let you know how stoked we are, and that with your participation in the Atlantic Surfing Federation, you truly are TAKING SURFING TO THE NEXT LEVEL, and we are so excited for you….. NOTE:  These are the Non-Prime Divisions (see competition rules www.atlanticsurfing.org ), so if you surf the Prime, or in Prime Divisions,  and don’t see your name, don’t worryJ, those notifications will be coming soon from Surfing America.  Right now we want to congratulate all ASF surfers (NC Chapter Members highlighted in YELLOW and Joe, we consider you oursJ):

Division (Age 0n 1/1/12)	Ratings	First Name	Last Name
	1	Micha	Cantor
Boy's U12	2	Seth	Brown
Girls U14	1	Emory	McClary
Girls U12	1	Rachel	Presti
Men's 18 - 29	1	Aaron	Privett
Men's 18 - 29	2	Jared	Jennings
Men's 18 - 29	3	Tyler	Bohn
Men's 18 - 29	4	Chris	Anderson
Men's 18 - 29	5	Carlos	Gerena
Women's 18+	1	Leanne	Robinson
Women's 18+	2	Ashley	Flynn
Women's 18+	3	Terry	Green
Women's 18+	4	Laura	Parks
Masters 30 - 39	1	Phil	Jackson
Masters 30 - 39	2	Jason	Breiholz
Masters 30 - 39	3	Chad	Carr
Masters 30 - 39	4	Tyler	Volpe
Masters 30 - 39	5	Brad	Higginbotham
Seniors 40 -49	1	Joe	Gillen
Seniors 40 -49	2	Brian	Simpson
Seniors 40 -49	3	Ken	Battinger
Seniors 40 -49	4	Pete	Bowling
Seniors 40 -49	5	Donnie	Carmen
Legends 50+	1	Jay	Hawekotte
Legends 50+	2	Wes	Laine
Legends 50+	3	Bob	Weaver
Legends 50+	4	Wilton	Jordan
Legends 50+	5	Charlie	Paxton
JR LB U18	1	Ker	Porter
JR LB U18	2	Rusty	Johnson
JR LB U18	3	Michael	Foard
JR LB U18	4	Josh	Carolino
JR LB U18	5	Nohea	Futrell
Men's LB 18+	1	Adam	Dills
Men's LB 18+	2	Aaron	Privett
Men's LB 18+	3	Jay	Hawekotte
Men's LB 18+	4	Willy	Cole
Senior LB 40+	1	Bob	Weaver
Senior LB 40+	2	Jay	Hawekotte
Senior LB 40+	3	Ricky	Judalena
Senior LB 40+	4	Joe	Gillen
Senior LB 40+	5	Ted	Watts
Girls LB U18	1	Leldon	McClary
Girls LB U18	2	Carly	Grulich
Girls LB U18	3	Katie	Gordon
Girls LB U18	4	Laney	Brooks
Girls LB U18	5	Kendall	Ballinger
Girls LB U18	6	Tori	Moore
Women LB 18+	1	Sandra	Goodwin
Women LB 18+	2	Vivian	Jordan
Women LB 18+	3	Terry	Green
Women LB 18+	4	Lara	Parks

The alternate list is forthcomingJ

Have a wonderful evening, don’t forget your homework, call me if you have any questions, and I’ll see you on the beachJ

XXOO

Mom Hume

Julie Hume

Atlantic Surfing Federation, Inc.

505 Quail Lane

Kill Devil Hills, NC   27948

252-489-8126

252-489-8868

julieh@atlanticsurfing.org

The Quark

FEATURING:

CNC Groove Pattern

3pc Spreadable Configuration

5mm Blade Arch Bar

30mm Kicktail

NanoDot Thermoformed Embossing

Low Desnity Comfort-Trak Foam

No rash EVA Foam

MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Buy Now: http://xtrakstore.com/X-TrakSurfTractionPads.aspx

FlatOut Now Available

FEATURING:
No Arch Flat Pad
DuoTrak CNC Groove Pattern
2pc Configuration
20mm Kicktail
NanoDot Thermoformed Embossing
No rash EVA Foam
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
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South Side Shoot Out Skim Contest June 2-3

For Immediate Release:

Skim USA and Alley-Oop present: The 2012 South Side Shoot Out

June 2-3, 2012 

South Side of Indian River Inlet in the Delaware State Seashore Park

The South Side Shoot Out is a Pro/Am Skimboarding Competition. This event serves as stop number 4 on the Skim USA tour as well as the 2nd stop on the professional United Skim Tour. The amateur divisions will be open to riders of all ages and skill level. All competitors will receive a free competition T-shirt and complimentary lunches both days. A riders meeting is at 8:30 with competition beginning 9am both days.

Make sure to come check out the action as the world’s best riders compete in Delaware's famous shore break. South Side is renowned for being one of the most powerful skim waves on the east coast and has a great chance for good swell with it's early June competition date. 

Zap Skimboards, Alley-Oop, Eelsnot & Vavala’s Beach Things will also be putting on an amateur best trick event the night before the Shoot Out, Friday the 1st at 5pm. The winner will receive a $100 Zap gift certificate to Alley-Oop! This is a great chance for amateur riders to showcase their skills in front of Zap Skimboards top professionals who will be judging this special amateur contest

Please check out the Alley-Oop website for an entry form:

http://www.alleyoopskim.com/2012/05/07/south-side-shoot-out-skim-contest-june-2-3/ 

For Discounted Skimmer Hotel Rooms Contact The Atlantic Oceanside Motel: http://www.atlanticoceanside.com/

The South Side Shoot Out is sponsored by:

Ryan's Beach Shop, Dewey Beach Lions Club, Zap Skimboards, Eco Steel, Short Bus Skimboards, Atlantic Theaters, Sharkys, The Cape Gazette, Eelsnot, X-Trak and Fresh Design.

For more event info or to partner up as a sponsor please contact Jason: info@alleyoopskim.com or call 302-227-7546

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Alley-Oop Skim Inc.

www.alleyoopskim.com

The new pads just keep coming. Because we make our own pads here in the USA, we don't have to wait months for our new pads to sail across the ocean in a container. We simply design a pad today and make it tomorrow. That feels pretty good.

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X-Trak Up On Surfline

Stoked to be working with Surfline on our Summer ad campaign. Keep an eye out for our banners and special pad give aways coming soon!

Rachel Presti Update

Here is an update on Rachel. She surfed in the NSSA contest #1 on Saturday,

May 12th and NSSA Contest #2 on Sunday, May 13th. She also entered the Gnarly Charley Surf Series on May 5th.

Contest           Open Girls 11-14    Explorer Girls 11-14  

NSSA #1        2nd Place                 1st Place

NSSA #2        2nd Place                 3rd Place

                            10 & under             11-14                  long board

Gnarly Charley    1st Place               1st place                 3rd place

X-Trak Web Banners For Surfline

Just testing out some new banner ads.

Skim Dance Revolution Recap

From: http://alleyoopskim.blogspot.com/

On Saturday January 12 the Alley-Oop/Exile Skim Dance Revolution went off in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Cool weather and gray skies did not stop skimmers from all over Florida from attending the event. During the day a best trick competition and most progressive maneuver expression session drew 25 competitors of all ages to the south side of Commercial Pier to show their technical skimboarding skills. Attendees got to meet Exile pro riders Brad Domke and Jake Stinnett who were on hand to help run the event and participate in the dance competition. A nice crowd enjoyed the entertaining skim action.

That night the awards ceremony and a freestyle dance battle was held in the Alley-Oop shop parking lot. Winners from the days skim event were given their awards/prizes and everyone enjoyed an exciting head to head dance contest. The tunes were bumping and the fancy footwork was flowing! We laughed and cheered into the evening with smiles all around.

Big thanks to event sponsors: SUN BUM, NEFF, and ARUBAS for helping to make things happen. This will surely become an annual event.

Check out global Skimonline Coverage:http://skimonline.com/2011/02/skimdancewriteup/

Best Trick Results:

Beginner

1. Cody Pedelity

2. Cody Funk

3. Billy Marshall

4. Michael Bishop

Intermediate

1. Ryan Shapiro

2. Manuel Voldes

3. James Russo

4. Dylan Crawford

Advanced

1. Carlitos Ballbe

2. Wyatt Krapf

3. Justin Diaz

4. Shawn Kenny

Dance Champion: Dylan Crawford

ESA Southeast Regional SUP Invitational

The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) is branching out into the world of Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). The annual ESA Southeast Regional event hosted the ESA Southeast SUP Invitational. Eighteen of the East Coast’s top SUP Surfers bashed and hacked the waves at the Inlet in New Smyrna Beach.

The event was held over two days with the first round consisting of three heats with six paddlers in each heat. The top scoring paddler from each heat went straight through to the finals. The next two top scoring paddlers in each heat went through to the “death match”. The top three paddlers in the “death match” joined the previous winners in a six paddler final.

The waves on Saturday for the first round started off pumping but with the outgoing tide and a change in wind direction right before the first heat made things challenging. Still some incredible surfing was on tap. Sunday was a different story. The waves died down a notch but clean waist-chest high peaks were coming through to deliver a great final.

Finals:

1st – Rob Bitzkowski
2nd – Giorgio Gomez
3rd – Ty Miller
4th – Evan Magee
5th – Todd Waskuch
6th – Iain McFarland

Article from: http://www.eastcoastpaddle.com/

Help Melbourne Beach Shark Attack Victim Justin Ellingham

Justin Ellingham grew up surfing in Melbourne Beach, FL. On Thursday April 19, 2012, Justin was surfing across the street from his home when a shark latched on to his hand. He now requires reconstructive surgery to save one of his fingers. Justin is currently a full time Ocean Engineering student at Florida Institute of Technology, paying his way through school on his own. Since Justin is uninsured, we need the support of the community to raise the funds needed to pay for the surgery. Justin recently won the NSSA Collegiate East Coast Surfing Championships on behalf of the Florida Tech surf team. Please help us, no donation is too small, we need and appreciate all the help we can get.

To help please go to this page: http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=2132&url=melbournebeachsharkattackvictim%3Cbr%20/%3E