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March 15, 2010 at 8:30 pm | Spongercity Australia, Industry News
This is more of an Australian-only news but it’s news and it’s our job to put any news in the light, so here you go:
Brendon Backshall and his board sponsor Manta are offering two lucky groms the chance of a lifetime! A year’s sponsorship on the Manta pro team that also includes Spencer Skipper and Tommy Smith. Plus the winner will also get to go on a Riptide exclusive photo trip with Brendo and other members of the Manta team.
To win this rad prize you will need to enter the Brendon Backshall Teenage Riot held at Mandurah Wedge, WA on the 3rd-4th April. There will be two divisions U/15’s and U/20’s. Brendo and his pals will be on hand to judge and offer some advice to competitors on the day. There will also be other cool prizes on the day provided by Manta, Reeflex wetsuits, I Am None clothing and Riptide magazine. All money raised over the weekend will be donated to the charities www.jaago.com.bd and www.beyondblue.org.au
Entries close on 29th March 2010. Follow the link:
http://www.riptidemag.com.au/downloads/backshall_teenageriot_comp_entry.pdf to download an entry form and enter.
March 10, 2010 at 1:01 pm | Spongercity Industry News
Toby Player designed a new logo for his online store BOOGERKING. Check it out here with a studio shoot with Max, Toby and Benny and check the store here for your gear & clothes. Latest news is that Toby is now the sole retailer for Agent Eighteens new wetsuit range.
March 10, 2010 at 10:45 am | Spongercity Industry News
We just got the news and this picture from Matt ! We never heard about the suits before but this is good news and now that the news is official we’ll ask Matt about his new sponsor and his projects for 2010.
Attica Wetsuits welcomes Matt Lackey as our 1st official rider to sign with the label. Attica is a culmination of 2 ½ years of testing cuts and materials before its release May 2010. Attica’s vision is a dark edge combined with bold logos, solid colours, epic cuts and durable quality materials. This is what will set us apart and add strength to our product.
More information will be released shortly.
In the meantime, keep your eyes on www.atticawetsuits.com
February 16, 2010 at 11:17 am | Spongercity Industry News
We just got an email from Matt Lackey:
“As of today I am no longer riding for Billabong.
After representing the label for 7 years an offer was on the table for 2010 however I have decided to walk away from my relationship with the surfing giant.
Instead I will head in a new direction. This direction is with a new bodyboarding wetsuit label, and this decision will allow me to ride for a company with an artistic and creative vision with a high quality product that I believe will become a benchmark in the industry.
An official announcement on this label will be made in weeks to come”.
Lackey.
February 10, 2010 at 10:44 am | Spongercity Industry News
FLIPMODE is pleased to announce the signing of Port Macquarie local & 2009 Soldiers Beach Pro winner, Jones Russell.
Jones is well known for his positive attitude & technical skills but it’s his big wave riding, featured in “The Joker 2″, which caught everyones attention most recently. His dedication to pushing the limits of his surfing is now well respected.
His plans for 2010 include following the Australian tour as well as competing in some world tour events, starting with the Pipeline Pro. We wish him all the best & are behind him 110%.
Having Jones on the team further strengthens the development of the FLIPMODE brand both locally & internationally. This is another great milestone for us & we look forward to having Jones’ input in the label.
Check the Flipmode website for more info: www.runningwithflippers.com
February 8, 2010 at 1:14 pm | Spongercity Industry News
Western Australia boy wonder Lewy Finnegan just signed with Pride Bodyboards. He joins one of the hottest young teams in the sport including Cade Sharp, Sam Bennett, Mitch Woodland, Ben Veitch, Nick Perry, Shaun Pyne and Jimmy Williamson. Before departing on another surf trip (try getting hold of him – its a nightmare).
Here’s a little interview with Lewy:
Welcome to the team Lewy. Your signature was pretty hot property over the last few months so why pride?
Thanks mate. I chose Pride because I’ve seen plenty of the boards in EBB as I work there, and I reckon they seem like they’re the best boards. They all have really narrow templates, which I like. Also, the rest of the Pride team motivates me to push myself in bodyboarding because they are some of the best riders in the world.
How have the boards been going?
The boards have been going great! They are the fastest boards I’ve ridden and they perform really well. I currently ride Cade’s model and it’s made it through some heavy surfs without a crease and still rides as if it’s a new board
Being the most Junior member on the team with the likes of Cade Sharp, Sam Bennett, Mitch Woodland Ben Veitch etc….. do you reckon you will subjected to grommet abuse over the next few months with the team’s proposed movie project?
haha… I know I’m in for some grommet abuse being the youngest but as long as everyone is having a good time it’s all worth it!
So what are your plans over the next 12 months? Heard an east coast stint is on the cards?
I’ll be heading over east in June/July to surf with Winchester & hopefully get some good waves. Then heading to Bali with the family just after to get some more waves! I’ll be traveling as much as I can this year to surf waves i have never surfed before. Also going to some of my favourite spots on a regular basis like Margaret River, Rottnest island and Mandurah.
What are your competition goals over the next 12 months?
I hope to make it to nationals and be a finalist in under 18/s and get as far as I can in opens. I’d also like to compete in a few Aussie tour events to improve my competition skills.
Anyone else you feel you need to give a plug to?
Reeflex Wetsuits, Grand Flavour Clothing & EBB
Anything else of interest we should know about you?
My mum reckons I have a few bits of reef left under the skin & in my forehead from a recent accident in Margs. Either that or I’m growing a 3rd eye…
Photo & Portrait: Exclusively Bodyboarding EBB
January 18, 2010 at 12:57 am | Spongercity Industry News
Mitch Rawlins just launched his website the other day. That’s what Matt Lackey told us when we saw him sipping his morning Tropical Treat Juice in Coolangatta the other day, so we checked Mitchrawlins.com and yep ! We confirm: the new site is cool, classy, easy to navigate and well designed by the guys at Invert Design. oh and there’s cool stuff to see / watch / read on his site! Well done Mitch!
a href=”http://mitchrawlins.com” target=”_blank”>Mitchrawlins.com
January 6, 2010 at 9:13 pm | Spongercity Industry News
Spencer Skipper joins MANTA ! The rumor was actually true. The LMNOP boat wasn’t floating too good appearently (see Spencer Interview on Movementmag.com a couple weeks ago) and Spencer needed a new sponsor. Good for him, the folks at MANTA are now supporting Spencer. Such a stylish and talented rider couldn’t be left out there with no sponsors. Spencer is seriously one of the most stylish rider ever. Give the guy some $$$ and send him on trips, we wanna see some good riding and stylish moves from Spencer ASAP !!!
Pictures of Skipper from the MANTA HQ: Picture 1, Picture 2 and Picture 3 !
Here’s the official release about the sponsorship by the way:
Spencer Skipper Joins the Manta Pro Team
Manta is happy to announce their latest signing of Hawaiian Spencer Skipper. Skipper has been long regarded as one most stylish riders in the business and seemed pretty stoked about the new deal. “I’m stoked on the new deal. It gives me the chance to travel and do what I love doing best. I’ll be hanging on the North Shore for the Hawaiian winter and plan on surfing Pipe as much as possible. Then heading down to Oz for there winter to do some team trips with the boys.”
Reon Fisher Manta’s team manager commented. “It’s cool; Skip has always been one of my favorite riders. He has that really unique style of riding that I don’t think anyone else can really mimic. I’m looking forward to getting some good shots of him from the Hawaiian season and getting him out here for the Aussie winter.”
Keep an eye out for the Manta Skipper pro model out in 2010.
www.manta.com.au
December 30, 2009 at 1:00 pm | Spongercity Industry News
Californian Anthony Savoji joins SEN NO SEN as you can see on these pictures here and here.
“His profile sticks to the brand so much” said Mat Desaphie, fouder of Sen No Sen. “he’s a very good rider of course but also has a strong personality and he’s someone very creative and talented. I’m very happy to welcome him in the team beside Max Arent, Andre Botha or Julien Miremont.”
Sen No Sen has launched a range of quality made, well fitted and stylish Limestone Yamamoto neoprene wetsuits.
The european brand offers collections of clothes including for 2010 some collaboration t-shirts with people of the team. Anthony should take part of the project.
www.sennosen.com
Anthony is sponsored by Empire with a signature model, Ally fins and 662mob shop.
Photo cerdit: Mieke Howell
December 30, 2009 at 12:40 pm | Spongercity Industry News
Manta is happy to announce their newest and youngest team rider Taylor Brockman. The 17year old from the South Coast of NSW has been turning heads of late and more than a few industry folk have taken notice.
Manta’s team manager Reon Fisher had this to say. “Ryan Mattick (Zion Wetsuits) put me onto him. Mattick has been filming for his new Zion film Fever Dream The Musical and has been shooting a whole heap with Brockman. I checked out the footage and was spinning out the guy was only 17. I’ve wanted to sponsor a grom for a while now and I’m stoked to get Taylor on the team.”
Check out some footage of Taylor courtesy of Ryan Mattick. http://vimeo.com/8350895
www.manta.com.au
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