The new Flipmode Winter collection is now available thru the Flipmode website and some of the brand stockists in Oz. Check it out here: http://flipmode.com.au. New tees and hoodies, new graphics and colors.
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Movement Mag releases its second DVD ! Movement TV #2
Issue #1 was really cool and there’s no sign of issue #2 not being cool either, just watch the great teaser they just released and froth: http://vimeo.com/11678077.
Teaser post by Liam O’Brien who is – if we remember well – one of the main No Friends videographer during the last few NF videos. Movement TV #2 should be sickkkkk !
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We just got some news via Limited Edition (the people behind Nomad, Limited Edition Fins etc.) that the West coast Aussie bodyboard brand FUNKSHEN was back in the game. It’s good news. From what we understood Tully (the head shaper) will be making boards (customs) and the brand will also offer some stock boards in the shops. What we didn’t understand was if all stock boards were gonna be shaped by Tully in Oz or if the stock boards were gonna be made in Taiwan like the Nomad boards (distributed by Limited Edition). We’ll try to gather more info about it as soon as we can.
Here’s what the press release says:
Tully re-enters the shaping bay – FUNKSHEN IS BACK!!
For some time now there has been whispers emanating from the western seaboard of Australia that Dave ‘Tully’ Tulloch had re-entered the shaping bay and was working in secret on the relaunch of his successful custom label Funkshen Bodyboards.
Tully fills us in after Funkshens 12 month hiatus.
Can you tell us what led to the break?
Yeah, after much deliberation and heartache I reluctantly made the decision to take a break from running Funkshen and shaping bodyboards entirely at the end of 2008. The last few years I was continually challenged on the business side of things. My focus had always been on the quality of my shaping skills and how the Funkshen boards were coming out. The feedback from all our riders and customers ensured the quality of our boards was often described as the best in the industry. But unfortunately as our boards were progressing, our business network was failing. Funkshen was at the crossroads on whether we could take it to the next level. This combination of issues led me to think that taking a forced break would be best for the business and for my own personal wellbeing, not that I was ever happy with that decision.
Why the return now?
The return of Funkshen is largely due to 2 reasons.
The first is that I have sorely missed shaping boards a great deal and would love to continue my involvement in developing bodyboards in general and using my experience to keep the Funkshen empire cranking!
The second is that we were fortunate to form a great relationship with the lads at Limited Edition. Through their extensive networks and ability to help, we were able to revive our very proud and highly regarded company. All my previous customers and fans of Funkshen boards have been overwhelming in their continued support over this break and I have continually been blown away by how popular Funkshen really was and how respectful everyone has been to me. Stoked!
Change of focus to stock boards?
Yes for the time Funkshen will be focusing on developing a very tidy, high quality range of stockies to ensure that we can expose Funkshen‘s meticulously crafted board range to to a larger group of riders without sacrificing quality. I have been given the opportunity to utilise our most functional templates and shapes that I developed with my custom boards, and refine them into our new range of bodyboards. This is insane and how it should be done so a bodyboarder buying a board from his/her local store can buy the best possible piece of riding equipment possible.
Whitey’s back too?
To see the old gang teaming up again is insane mate and having Whitey involved again with a new signature board is a massive coup for Funkshen and continuing Funkshens progression. Although Chris may not spend as much time surfing these days as what he used to, he is giving back through his bodyboard coaching of up and coming riders and is still heavily involved in filming and hangin with mitch, ryan, jake etc and with his brand new project, “Grow up” being released at the end of this month, Funkshen will be thrown back into the spotlight front and centre. The hype created so far about this video and with Funkshen coming back has been overwhelming and largely has justified our decision to resurrect a legend!
What can we expect from the new stock range?
The new Funkshen range is basically a combination of our previous best ever boards with a couple of killer new models. We have brought back the original “Tully Premo” and “Lowrider” models and I have been working on an entirely new “Tully” base/custom board which I have incorporated the new core technology with the EFC core with my own personal best ever dimensions and shape to form an insanely functional bodyboard. I have been quietly working on the refinement of the Premo model even further and expect the new version to address all the needs of the professional level rider. All the classic custom colours will be available throughout the range. These new boards are looking insane and now being a father myself, I am stoked to know that my own son will be able to grow up and ride Funkshen boards for years to come. Very cool!
The Funkshen range will be released Australia wide in July 2010 through your local bodyboard specialist.
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“Honest Blokes” is a movie project dedicated to the riders that make up HB Bodyboards. We talked about recently and just received a cool little news from the guys at HB:
The boys recently decided to take a punt and head back into the desert of South Australia. Stakes were high as a lack of footage and waves were not acceptable. The boys scored the four days they were down there…. even cade sharp and thom robinson got involved.
Check the Brad Hughes clip here: http://vimeo.com/11096365 – by James Kates
We got some pictures as well from the HB guys in South Australia but we’re on the road at the moment so we’ll post them later on! Sorry! heheh
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EBB breaking news once again: new website and new web store for the famous WA bodyboard shop ! Check it out here. Good looking site and store !
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Two Pipe Champs at ebb.net.au – As of 8:40pm EST on Thursday 25/03/2010 EBB – Exclusively Body Boarding has signed as the official bodyboarding shop sponsor of this years Pipe Champ Amaury Lavernhe.
After finishing number one at Pipe this year and his competitive battles against BP in 07 it’s fitting that Amaury becomes part of “The Dream Team”.
EBB says: What impressed us most however, is his professionalism and dedication to the sport of bodyboarding and I am delighted to welcome Amaury to the team.
Amaury will join the strongest bodyboard team around – a team committed to promoting the lifestyle that we all love – Exclusively BodyBoarding.
As the 100% focussed bodyboard company, Exclusively BodyBoarding supports the following athletes: Brad Hughes, Alex Bunting, Ryan Hardy, Alex Halsey, Chase O’leary and Lewy Finnegan.
“So stoked to be a part of EBB and represent the brand around the world. Thanks for supporting bodyboarding!!” – Amaury
Amaury has signed as EBB’s international flag bearer and he will bring a euro flavour to an already diverse team.
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Edited by James Kates (HB Rider and videographer) check the little clip here: http://vimeo.com/10369364. Good looking little waves and cool editing !
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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.
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