ORNELLA PELLIZZARI SECURES WILD CARD FOR ROXY PRO GOLD COAST

See full story at surf press: http://surfpressblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/ornella-pellizzari-consigue-wild-card.html

X-Trak Skimmer Libby Rendal

She'll be in FL for the Boardwalk Blow up in Feb.

North Spain - Team Rider OIER IARRAMENDI

And now a word from our friends at Alley Oop

Hello Everyone,

We hope 2009 is treating you all well! We would like to take this moment to thank all of our customers for such a great season last year! Without all of you there would not be an Alley-Oop!

Looking forward towards this spring and summer Alley-Oop has expanded on it's offering with two more Mini Sessions, an Outer Banks Camp with pro rider Woody Harris, a September Session, and two more Alley-Oop Adventure trips with pro rider Paulo Prietto.

Lots of great programs for lots of great kids! To view the dates of our summer camps and updated rosters please view our camp schedules at: http://www.alleyoopskim.com/skimCamp.php

For more info on Alley-Oop Adventures check: http://www.alleyoopskim.com/alleyOopAdventure.php
Both adventure trips are quickly approaching with sign up deadlines on March 1st!
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: April 2-7, 2009 (18 and up)
Laguna Beach, California: April 13-18, 2009 (13-18)

Please pass the word on to friends and family about our programs. We have realized it's your word of mouth about your experiences with Alley-OOp that is some of our best advertising! It is much appreciated!

Thanks for your time! Were looking forward to seeing everyone this summer!

Best Regards,
Jason & Corey

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

From the Italian front

Here are photos of Ellen in Australia. Burleigh, Snapper, Yamba and Byron ... See you soon for photos of our riders here in Italian waters!





http://www.counterstream.com/index.asp
http://foambox.blogspot.com

A few shots from the SI Pro from Mike Rutherford

Thanks again Mike: www.mikerutherfordphotography.com

George Bryan - X-Trak Skim Team Rider

PJ Raia, chillin

Rider Watkins Holt

The Vilano Throw Down by SKIM INVASION

The Vilano Throw Down is a contest of firsts. First ever waiting period competition on the East Coast and now the first ever live broadcasted skimboarding event.
The broadcast is brought to you by Finless Apparel and only shown to you on FSMTV. Tad Mask and Jesse Walker will be overseeing the live broadcast.
The event will also be covered by Matt Adams and Daniel Roberts (Systematic Media).
Coverage will be presented in Foreverskim Magazine including an article and pictures.
Get the full scoop as well as live event coverage at: www.skiminvasion.com


Vilano Throwdown from Overhead Contest video on Vimeo.

We hold these truths to be self evident

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of short-cuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted - for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things - some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labour, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

SURF EXPO Jan 2009 - X-TRAK & Magma

Just want to say thanks to everyone who helped to make this years Surf Expo such a success. With the slow economy and general slump in the surf industry we all went to the show this year a little unsure of how things would shake out but after three days of talking to shops, distributors and customers things are looking good for 2009. This years Expo saw a lot less partying and shmoozing and a lot more real business, the way Surf Expo used to be. Perhaps the down turn in the economy has sobered us all a little bit and made us take what we do a little more seriously. In the face of this slower economy there was a general spirit of optimism and determination to get on with things. Whatever the reason thanks to all who turned out. In particular we'd like to thank the following for their special support:

RDI: www.rdistributing.com
Coastal Surf Supply: www.coastalsurfsupplies.com
Rainbow Fins: www.rainbowfins.com
TransWorld Surf: www.surf.transworld.net
Mundo Rad: www.mundorad.com
Locals Only: www.localsonlymag.com
Jason Wilson @ AlleyOop: www.alleyoopskim.com
GetABoard.org: www.getaboard.org
Mike Rutherford Photography: www.mikerutherfordphotography.vpweb.com

See you next show!

The new traction designs keep coming

X-Trak is the only traction company that still makes our own pads here in the USA. No we don't just assemble parts from over seas. We design, test, experiment, cut, glue, machine, groove, psa, die cut, CNC route, package, advertise, distribute and over see the whole process. This allows us to put out new pads as often as we like without the problems of having to overstock chinese made product in huge quantities like our competitors. Plus we are able to take pride in the fact that these surf products we make are ours and the quality is the best in the world.

We've been doing a lot of experimenting lately with a more artistic approach to pad design as seen in the faces of the ICON Series and the new Shadow pads featured here. Look for us to get back to some more traditional designs as we get back into summer to round out our product line. We'd love to hear from you. Tell us what you'd like to see in a traction pad. Send us your ideas, drawings, sketches, photos, etc. If we use any of your ideas we'll hook you up with some free pads.

email: info@xtrak.com

Congrats to the boys at Surfari Charters

Flor De Caña Cup 2008, Surfari Charters, Team SUBU! These guys alway take care of us. Check em out: www.surfaricharters.com

Billy Mystic

Jamaican Surfing Icon Billy "Mystic" Wilmot, welcome to the family.

New Dread Icon Pad Now Available

Just in time for Surf Expo, the new Dread form the X-Trak ICON Series is available.

www.xtrak.com
www.xtrakstore.com

Each pad comes with a free stencil. Yeah we're kinda dorks but we really like our jobs. Get creative and make your own shirts and artwork and send them over to us in an email and we'll enter you and your design in a contest to win free pads. Email can be sent to jason@xtrak.com

Nick Fowler in BLISS Mag

Kickin it up in Nicaragua.

Check him out: http://www.blisssmag.com/

X-Trak & Magma at Surf Expo Booth #1063

Hey everybody,

Just a quick note to let you know that X-Trak and Magma will be at Surf Expo next week at booth #1063 with our South East distributor, RDI. There will be lots of free giveaways and all the new pads will be on display and ready to order.

This year's Show Special - Place an order at the show of 12 pads or more and receive 10% off your order and a free packaged pad for every dozen pads ordered. Valid only one delivery and can be shipped at a later date.

Thanks and see you at the show, J

Jasset Umbel ESeMMY

Jasset is in the new January issue of Eastern Surfing Magazine, 7th Annual ESeMMY Awards for 2008! Congrats Jasset!

New Skim Kits From X-Trak

For Immediate Release, January 1, 2009
Rockledge, Florida…X-TRAK® and MAGMA®
Introducing all new Skim Kits from X-Trak. Like all X-Trak pads these kits are made in the U.S.A. With testing and design input from pro skimmer Morgan Just, new color combinations and the first of many new graphic patterns these pads separate themselves from the other traction options on the market. For years X-Trak has lead the way in skim and surf traction design and with this new dedicate skim kit they continue the tradition.

Starting from the tail up, the new rear pad starts at 13 ¼” x 11 ½” but the three pieces can be spread to cover any board width. All tail pads boast a 30mmm kick tail and 7mm arch. A knobby groove pattern with microdot embossed, lightweight, closed cell EVA foam finish things off.

On the front end, each kit comes with 2 combinable arch bars. Each arch bar is 13 ½” long x 2 ¼” wide by 10mm thick. Made from the same microdot embossed, light weight, closed cell EVA foam as the tail pad the arch bars are grooved horizontally and beveled around the outer edges to prevent hang-ups. The bars can be used individually or butted up back to back for a combined 26 ½” arch bar.

The kit is available in 8 color combinations: 4 solid color (black, blue, orange, green) and 4 Polka.com patterns (black/blue, black/orange, black/green, black/pink). Look for new pad outline and color combinations in the months to come. Also be sure to check out all the new products available from X-Trak and Magma at Surf Expo in January 14-17. We’ll be in booth 1063 right beside our south-east distributor RDI.

For more information about X-TRAK or MAGMA please call 321-632-6503, e-mail us at info@xtrak.com or visit us on-line at www.hyperform.com.