June 17, 2011 at 8:14 pm | Spongercity General, Moving Pictures, Spongercity Store, Videos News
We’re now stocking the LAUNCH DVD by Andrew Kaineder ! From the Launch crew: After 100,000 views online, we decided to turn the Launch ‘Bodyboarding Podcast’ Series into a short DVD. Completely re-edited, with additional footage from the Phillipines and Hawaii.
The case, is an exclusive 14 page booklet with photo’s from top photographers: Ian Osterloh, Ray Collins, Jeremy Creswell, Luke Shadbolt, Nick Bannehr and Mark Thompson
Teaser is here: http://vimeo.com/21192943
Buy it now from the Spongercity Store here if you wish: http://store.spongercity.com/
We ship worldwide ! Shipping cost is super cheap for a DVD.
June 17, 2011 at 12:59 pm | Spongercity Australia, Contests, General, International News
Dave Winchester wins the 2011 Shark Island Challenge ! Check the IBA site for more news and pics / vis of the event.
Final:
Dave Winchester (NSW) 15.70
Andrew Lester (NSW) 13.73
Mike Stewart (HAWAII) 6.94
Ben Player (NSW) 3.67
June 15, 2011 at 9:46 pm | Spongercity General, International News
Toys and Plastic People are auctioning off gear in order to raise money for Eddie Solomon.
All proceeds will be going straight to Eddie to help him fight for his life in his battle with cancer.
Please do what you can and pass this on:
http://toysbodyboards.com/2011/06/do-it-for-eddie/
June 15, 2011 at 11:52 am | Spongercity General, Industry, International News
The new FOUND BOARDS Catalog for 2011/2012 is now available online. You can check it ou here:
http://foundboards.com/magazines/catalogue_2011.html. Sick catalog !
Watchout for a FOUND BOARD review very soon on Spongercity.com by the way !
June 14, 2011 at 6:49 pm | Spongercity Australia, Clips, General, International, Videos News
Alex bunting “In The Nest” Episode 5 now online – To be watched here: http://vimeo.com/24499800 – Filmed/Edited by Cameron Danzey
June 11, 2011 at 11:57 am | Spongercity General, Industry, International News
NMD eventually released its new core technology to the public: The NMD Parabolic Flex System
What’s that ? Here’s a little Spongercity.com explanation / recap :
Often seen in Ben Player’s and Dave Winchester’s hands this past year the NMD PFS technology is a core that is composed of a higher density Kinetic PP (1.9lb) in the center of the board and a lower density Kinetic PP (1.6lb) along the rails. The greater flex offered by the lower density PP in the rails helps the rider control the board better whereas the higher density PP in the center helps with speed and projection.
For more info and graphics and the full NMD PFS Press release make sure you click on the link below where all the NMD release / graphics are.
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May 29, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Spongercity America, General, Industry, International News
DIVISION 71 Boards are now available. Check out the Division 71 line, the complete range of boards are now in stock! For those who don’t know Brian P. and D71, the boards are designed by Brian Peterson in the US of A and made at the Mez Factory in Indo.
DIVISION 71 SHAPER, BRIAN PETERSON (a.k.a. BP) IS A FORMER PROFESSIONAL BODYBOARDER FROM THE LEGENDARY “805″. HE IS ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF WORLD-RENOWN MASTER-LEVEL SHAPERS WITH OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. BRIAN IS KNOWN AS THE FATHER OF MODERN-DAY MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES USED IN MAKING TODAY’S FINEST BOARDS. BRIAN HAS SHAPED FOR TOOBS™, MIKE STEWART SCIENCE™, EZ RIDER™, CHALLENGER™ AND VORTEX™
Check the links below:
The Boards: http://www.catchsurf.com/index.php/division-71-bodyboards.php
The Blog: http://www.catchsurf.com/blog/2011/05/divsion-71-boards-are-in-stock/
About Brian: http://www.catchsurf.com/index.php/division-71-bodyboards/brian-peterson.php
May 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm | Spongercity Contests, General, International News
South American powerhouse, Guilherme Tamega (BRA, Copacabana) has defeated Dave Winchester (AUS, NSW, Mullumbimby) 16.00 pints VS 13.00 points, to take out stop No. 3 on the 2011 IBA World Grand Slam Series (GSS), the Arica Chilean Challenge.
The win, accompanied by 2000 GSS points was no easy feat. In building 3-4 meter swell, Tamega gained momentum on his fellow competitors, navigating through monstrous barrels and launching huge rolls over the notorious El Gringo reef, covered only by inches of water.
After being carried onto the podium by his fellow countrymen, Tamega covered up the tears as he thanked his family and friends for their support, contributing to this memorable win. “This is like a dream come true. I really needed this win to get my motivation going and show me that 2011 is not over,” said Tamega.
With a half a dozen World Titles and runner-up finishes alike, Tamega will be a strong contender for the 2011 World Title.
Winchester was the man to beat, until reaching the final where he was unable to find the waves he needed. Winchester commented: “Every heat I was getting a bit more confident. I just got into a bad rhythm in that final and I could not get out of it, so I got second. I’m pretty happy with that.”
With equal third place finishes, both Ben Player (AUS, NSW, Avalon) and Mark McCarthy (RSA, Richards Bay) walk away with 2400 points and $ 2500 each.
Player was in good form throughout the event, but was unable to match Winchester’s semi final performance. Player commented: “I could not buy a wave out there and Winny is an excellent competitor. In my eyes he is Top 5 in the world, so I’m happy losing to him.”
McCarthy was happy with his result, considering the conditions and risks involved during this event. “Tamega wanted it so bad, he is so hard to beat when its big and crazy like today. He deserved to win today.”
McCarthy’s performance has solidified his 3rd place on the GSS rankings, making him a title contender as the tour approaches the half-way mark at the Zicatela Pro in Puerto Escondido, Mexico from August 4-13.
Alan Munoz (CHI) stunned the bodyboarding world with his stellar performances and local wave knowledge. As a trialist, Munoz gained confidence with each heat, until running out of steam in Round 4. “I am happy to have competed at this level, but sad I did not make it further. I now am looking for a sponsor so I can go to the next event in Mexico.
For all the Arica Chilean Challenge video action, visit the IBA website: ibaworldtour.com
May 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm | Spongercity Australia, General, Industry, International News
Funkshen founder/shaper Dave ‘Tully’ Tulloch is proud to announce his collaboration on the 2011/12 Funkshen Bodyboard range with fellow Australian master craftsman/shaper, Glen ‘Ed’ Edwards.
The project is titled “The EAST/WEST Collaboration”, referring to the location of each of the shapers, Tully being based in Perth, Western Australia, and Ed based on the Gold Coast on the East Coast of Australia. The two prominent shapers are highly experienced in producing high performance meticulously crafted custom bodyboards, and this knowledge will serve as the basis for the boards produced for the 2011/12 Funkshen stock range.
Glen Edwards is well known to both the Australian and Global bodyboarding scene through his own custom shaping label, Unknown Customs. As Australia’s longest serving shaper, having been shaping bodyboards for 19 years, Ed has acted as designer/advisor on many of the industry’s leading labels, and shaped customs for many of the world’s elite bodyboarders.
Tully commented on the collaboration:
“Ed and I have been both colleagues and competitive rivals for many years now. I think our collaboration on the new Funkshen board range can only benefit riders of Funkshen bodyboards. Having that competitive nature in the shaping bay pushes the overall progression and evolution of board design. With Ed in the East & me in the West it makes us a truly national brand with representation on both sides of Australia. We understand exactly what Australian riders are looking for and that is reflected in the 2011/12 Funkshen stock model range”.
Tully has also expanded the Funkshen team, with Shaun Pyne, Chris Wilson, Liam Tomkins, Joe Silver, joining Chris White.
Funkshen – Meticulously Crafted Bodyboards.
http://www.facebook.com/funkshenbodyboards
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