Press Releases

L*Space Wins At SIMA Image Awards
L* Space Swimwear wins Women’s Swim Brand of the Year at the 2010 SIMA Image Awards and is the first four time winner in the women’s swimwear category.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Launches
Sun Bum sun care products, who launched quietly last summer at the Surf Expo tradeshow in Orlando, has now exploded into a major threat in the highly contested sunscreen market.
Mark Healey Signs With Electric
Mark Healeyʼs adventurous lifestyle makes him the perfect face and spokesman of Electricʼs polarized program.
Bethany Hamilton Joins Sticky Bumps Team
Sticky Bumps Surf Wax, a division of Wax Research Inc., is proud to announce that Bethany Hamilton has joined their Elite World Team, which also includes Hawaiians Alana Blanchard and Malia Manuel, Mexican Coco Nogales, Australian Dave Rastovich, and American Stand Up Paddler Brian Haag.
Jetpilot Signs Duran Barr To Surf Team
Jetpilot has signed Duran Barr to the Surf Team for clothing and wetsuits. Duran is the son of California 80's pro, David Barr, who had an internationally successful career as well as a very prominent and continually evolving shaping career.
Hurley Launches True Innovation Campaign
Called “True Innovation,” the campaign underscores Hurley’s ongoing commitment to creating new, game-changing product. Phantom Boardshorts – containing technology for which Hurley recently received a US Patent* – are the latest example of this commitment.
Futures Congratulates John Florence
Futures Congratulates John Florence On Volcom Pipe Pro Victory.
Save The Waves Announces Katie Westfall As New Environmental Director
Save The Waves Announces Katie Westfall As New Environmental Director
Ohana Paddle Board Teams With Boardworks
Bob Reed and Russell Coble, co-founders of Ohana Paddle Board company announced today that they have selected Encinitas based Boardworks to manufacture and sell their new category of S.U.P. boards.
Boardworks Announces New Online Store
“After launching a new website in the Fall of 2010, Boardworks is happy to announce the that our Online store is finally and officially open!” comments Boardworks’ Mike Fox.
Three New Releases From Von Zipper
Three New Sunglass Releases From Von Zipper
Shaun Tomson Releases Rhyming Surf Creatures iPhone/iPad App For Grommets
Inspired by his newborn son Luke, surf legend Shaun Tomson has created "Surf Creatures," an innovative children's storybook iPhone app for families featuring 26 animated rhymes about fierce and friendly creatures that live under his surfboard.
Xcel Releases All-New DRYLOCK Power Seam
Xcel has once again raised the bar for wetsuit warmth and performance with the all-new DRYLOCK Power Seam, the warmest and strongest DRYLOCK fullsuit ever to hit the market
Quiksilver’s Jeremy Flores Claims 2010 Billabong Pipe Masters In Memory Of Andy Irons
Quiksilver’s Jeremy Flores took first place today on the North Shore of Oahu at the world's most prestigious and longest running professional surfing event: the Billabong Pipe Masters, In Memory of Andy Irons.
Rip Curl’s Steph Gilmore: Duel For The Jewel Champ, Triple Crown Champ, Surfer Poll Champ, ASP World Champ
Stephanie Gilmore has been living the dream over the last two months. After clinching her 4th consecutive ASP World Title at the Rip Curl Pro Search “Somewhere in Puerto Rico,” the 22-year old surfifng sensation has continued her competitive onslaught by winning the Duel for the Jewel and consequently the Vans Triple Crown title at Pipeline yesterday.