PLC just signed with PRIDE ! After weeks of suppositions and rumors, the plot is now over, PLC & PRIDE confirmed with a last video clip which you can watch on the new PRIDE website: http://www.pridebodyboards.com. Exciting new beginnings for the french shredder and Pride !
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Ryan signs with REEFLEX Wetsuits for 2011.
With whispers and rumours running rife in the industry over the past month we thought it was about time to officially announce that Ryan Hardy has joined the Reeflex Team in 2011.
Ryan joins Dave “Winny” Winchester on the Global Pro Team travelling the world in pursuit of an IBA World Tour Title whilst juggling fatherhood with his new born son Oliver Jay Hardy arriving on Saturday 22nd January.
There’s a cool little video here to celebrate the signing: http://vimeo.com/19083049
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We talked about DIVISION71 Bodyboards a little while ago and now it’s happening: DIVISION71 is releasing a series of 250 boards as a limited edition thing and the boards are looking sweet. DIVISION71 is Brian Peterson’s new brand under the CatchSurf Group (Tom Morey’s company, producing softboards and surfboards as well as Division71 in California).
THE LIMITED EDITION IS AN EXCLUSIVE MODEL OF ONLY 250 BOARDS TO COMMEMORATE THE LAUNCH OF DIVISION 71®.
Designed and made in Area 71™ in San Clemente, California, the Limited Edition is the pinnacle of performance and represents the culmination of master shaper, Brian Peterson’s 25 years of experience.
Each of the 250 Limited Edition models is made in a custom-fashion with Brian overseeing every detail. The Limited Edition was designed using sophisticated CAD software, shaped on our state-of-the-art CNC machine and features D71’s new and patent pending, Charged™ Core Technology (utilizes positive-negative tension to create maximum projection).
Features ARPlank® beaded polypropylene (BPP) core with D71’s dual Projection Flex™ stringer system for maximum rigidity and strength. Also includes nose grips, D71’s unique grip-enhancing textured rail and Brian’s own speed-hull bottom with dual trim-tab crescent tail. All logos are old-school, Mylar stamped as a symbol of the Limited Edition’s “Made in USA” heritage.
Includes a Peterson-signed and numbered collectable Certificate of Authenticity and D71 sticker pack.
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Ryan Hardy re-signs with VS for 3 more years. Here’s a little VS video of Ryan: http://vimeo.com/19500569.
No news yet from VS regarding the other riders on the team.
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…who’s name will be revealed in about 10 days…
Looks like the folks at PRIDE signed a big name. Comment below this post if you think you know who it is hey !
In the mean time check the sick video PRIDE released as a teaser for this new team rider coming: http://vimeo.com/19304950
Jono Bruce has announced today his new film project, RIOT IN EVERYONE: Life through the eyes of Jono Bruce. The film will mix Jono’s passion for both Music and Bodyboarding.
The film is proudly supported by The No.6 Bodyboards, Limited Edition Fins, and Attica Wetsuits.
Available mid 2011
Trailer is here: http://vimeo.com/18834028
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Andre Botha now rides for Empire Bodyboards. Read a quick interview here on his wetties sponsor SenNoSen: Dre Interview
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Sorry for the lack of update, we went on a little trip to the south coast in Oz and didn’t get much time and much chance to find some internet connection anywhere !
The Pipeline Pro is just around the corner now, it’s the first event for the 2011 season on the IBA tour and it’s the most prestigious event for sure.
Below is a little recap of what’s gonna happen, sounds awesome !
International Bodyboard Association Pipeline Pro
Banzai Pipeline, North Shore Oahu, Hawaii
Feb 12th-25th 2011
The revamped 2011 International Bodyboard Association (IBA) World Tour will be unveiled in February when the first Grand Slam gets underway at Pipeline in Hawaii with the IBA Pipeline Pro.
Pipe has long been the holy grail of International bodyboarding and a massive rollup of the world’s best is expected for the event. Like the roots of a family tree, Pipeline sits deep in the heart of Bodyboarding origins. Dating back over 30 years to Tom Morey’s first hand made performance bodyboards, through to today’s elite aerobatics, Pipe has been there and is regarded as the longest running world tour contest in history.
This year the contest will feature a Men’s, Women’s and DK Grand Slam all under the one umbrella. An exhibition Masters event will also be held.
“We have some amazing plans for this years event” said IBA Tour manager Terry McKenna.
The LIVE web-cast will be the most ambitious ever undertaken by IBA with multi-camera angles and replays just some of the features. Manny Vargas will again be the anchor for the web-cast and will also host a new TV documentary series that will follow all GSS events in 2011.
After the success of Fronton the team at Redbull Media House has again backed the event and viewers will be able to watch the action LIVE on www.redbull.com/tv
The action will begin on February 12th with a two-day trial at Sandy beach on the South Shore. This event will allow for unlimited Women and Drop Knee riders and up to 64 Pro men.
From this, the Top 16 Pro men will enter the main event at Pipeline along with the top 3 Women and top 4 Drop-knee.
“These spots will be treasured” said McKenna.
“Just to surf Pipe with only three other riders is most bodyboarders idea of a dream.”
The event wildcards are as follows
Men
Locals - Kainoa McGee & Jarret Lau
International – Alistar Taylor (SFA), & Jason Finlay (Aust)
Women - Lilly Pollard (Aust), Steph Pettersen (Brz), Claudia Ferrari (Haw)
DK – Mason Rose (Aust), Paul Roach (USA), Matt Lackey (Aust), Nick Trotter (Haw), Kainoa McGee (USA), Cassidy Sonoda (Haw), Jacob Pembroke (Haw), Bud Miyamoto (Haw)
The event this year will offer both GSS (Grand Slam Series) and GQS (Global Qualifying Series) points to the riders.
In the Men’s division GQS points will start at the trials and carry through to Round 6.
From Round 7 the points will be GSS right up to the final.
Another feature of this year’s IBA Pipeline Pro will be a showcase of the rich history of the event with a special “Masters Final” featuring several former champions. This will see all past winners of the prestigious Pipeline Pro event competing in 2011.
Michael “Eppo” Eppelstun (Aust) Daniel Kaimi (Hawaii) Steve “Bullet” MacKenzie (Aust) & Ben Severson (Haw) will all take to the water in an exhibition that will take place on the last day before the Men’s final.
The event check-in will be on Friday 11th February in the Ehukai Beach Park and the trials will be held the following morning on the South side at Sandy Beach.
This year we have a corporate partnership with Aqua Hotels and Resorts and they have some great accommodation available on the South Shore for the trials and after party.
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HONEST BLOKES, the movie, Part 3 & 4, now online ! FIlmed and edited by James Kates.
Watch it here: http://vimeo.com/18377307
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2011 starts with a new website for the IBA World Tour as well as an exciting calendar for the 2011 tour including Pipeline, The Box, Arica, Puerto, Runion Island & the Canaries ! Jeez, what a tour ! Can’t wait for Pipe in Feb. !
CALENDRIER – MWT (Mens World Tour)
February 15-25 – Pipeline Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Banzai Pipeline,Oahu-Hawaii - IBA America - $30.000
April 11-13 – April 14 – 20 – The Box, WA – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Margaret River, Australia – IBA Australasia – $30.000
May 11-15 – Peruvian Inka Challenge – Qualifying Series 6 Star – 2000 – Chilca, Peru – IBA South America – 25,000
May 20-29 – Arica Chilean Challenge – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Arica, Chile – IBA South America – $30.000
May 31 – June 4 – Búzios Bodyboarding Festival – Qualifying Series 2 Star – 1200 – Geribá, Búzios, Brazil – IBA South America – $30.000
Aug 4-13 – Zicatela Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Puerto Escondido, Mexico – IBA South America – $30.000
Aug 18-21 – Sopelana BBK – Qualifying Series 1 Star – 1000 – Sopelana, Spain – IBA Europe – $25.000
Aug 22-28 – Sintra Portugal Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Sintra, Portugal – IBA Europe – $40.000
Sep 1-4 – Ferrol Pro – Qualifying Series 6 Star – 2000 – Doñinos, Spain – IBA Europe – $25.000
Sep 7-11 – Campos Pro – Qualifying Series 2 Star – 1000 – Campos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – IBA South America – $30.000 – TBC
Sep 22-25 – Knights Beach Pro – Qualifying Series 6 Star – 2000 – Knights Beach, South Australia – IBA Australasia – $25.000 – TBC
October 10-20 – Reunion Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Les Archers, Saint Pierre – IBA Africa $30.00
Dec 3-10 – Confital – Pro Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Las Palmas, Grand Canária – IBA Africa – $30.000
Dec 11-18 – Fronton Showdown – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Grand Canária – BA Africa – $30,000
CALENDRIER WMT (Womens World Tour)
Feb 15-25 – Pipeline Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Banzai Pipeline,Oahu-Hawaii – IBA USA – $15.000
March TBC – Noronha Ambiental Pro – Regional – 250 – Fernando de Noronha, Brazil – IBA South America – $5,000 – TBC
May 12-15 – TBC – World Women Tour – TBC – Cuyagua, Venezuela – IBA South America – TBC
May 31-June 4 – Búzios Bodyboarding Festival – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Geribá, Búzios, Brazil – IBA South America – $20.000
Aug 4-13 – Zicatela Pro – Regional – 250 – Puerto Escondido, Mexico – IBA South America – $5,000.00
Aug 22-28 – Sintra Portugal Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Sintra, Portugal – IBA Europe – $20,000
Aug 29-31 – Miss Sumol – Regional – 1000 – Ilavo, Portugal – IBA Europe – $5,000.00
Sep 7-11 – Campos Pro – World Women Tour – TBC – Campos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – IBA South America – TBC
Oct 26-30 – Bodyboard Pro Festival – World Women Tour – 1000 – Isla de Margarita, Venezuela – IBA South America – $15.000
Dec 3-10 – Confital Pro – Grand Slam Series 2000 – Las Palmas, Grand – Canária – IBA Europe – $15.000
CALENDRIER DKWT (Dropknee World Tour)
February 15-25 – Pipeline Pro – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Banzai Pipeline,Oahu-Hawaii – IBA America – $10,.000
May 25-29 – Peruvian Inka Challenge – Grand Slam Series – 2000 – Chilca, Peru – IBA South America – $10.000
Aug 4-13 – Zicatela Pro – Grand Slam Series – 1000 – Puerto Eskondido – IBA South America – TBC
Aug 22-28 – Sintra Portugal Pro – World DK Tour – 1000 – Sintra, Portugal – IBA Europe – $7,000.00
Oct 26-30 – Bodyboard Pro Festival – World DK Tour – 1000 – Isla de Margarita, Venezuela – IBA South America – $7,000.00
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