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Rip Curl's Ultimate Surf Trip

Ever wanted to go over and surf the West Coast of the USA? well here’s your chance! Rip Curl are offering the opportunity for you and four mates to roadtrip around California in a motorhome surfing breaks like Trestles on the way. They’ll fly you over with V Australia and buff you out with Rip Curl gear to surf and party in. You couldn’t go to Cali without visting the famous touristy spots so included in the prize is tickets to Disneyland and Universal studios. All you have to do to win this trip of a lifetime is visit one of our stores or online and purchase any Rip Curl product and fill out an entry form...as easy as that and you’ll be surfing with the seppos before you know it.

http://www.saltwaterwine.com.au/promotions/w1/i1010619/

 

Updated: how to guide for looking after your surfboard

Just updated, one of our How to guides.... How to look after your surfboard!

 

Who is JOB

It was refreshing to see a movie that only has a hand full of waves under 6 foot and no sign of a jetski. Most waves on this movie are 10 foot high and 10 foot wide, some of the biggest heaving barrels I’ve seen paddled into in a long while. Jamie O’Brien is not your average surfer and it was cool to hear why he is the talented surfer he is now. The commentary from friends, himself and his mumbling Dad sheds a humorous light on a pretty tough upbringing. A couple of Standout sessions in the flick would have to be the massive beach breaks of Mexico, some scary chocolate barrels at Nias and his front yard, Pipeline. Jamie’s take-off at Pipe is second to none, late as you can get and total commitment. I watched this one with a crowd and some hooting was going on which I haven’t heard at the past couple of movies I’ve attended. This one is a must see on a big screen with the volume cranked, available in-stores now.

Mat Cox

Ocean & Earth's NEW ONE Leash

Ocean & Earth have just released their highly anticipated new ONE Leash, the first major development in leashes in a long time.

The claim of “World’s Strongest Leash” has been thrown down all thanks to the One Piece Moulded Cord Design. Having the cord as one piece has eliminated the weakest point on a leash making it 40% stronger and giving it 40% more stretch. In tests the leashes have been stretched over 14m, check the video of the boys having a bit of fun with a leash and a forklift, check it out here.

They are available from a 6ft Pro Comp all the way up to 10ft Longboard and in a variety of colours. If your tough on your leashes and need one that is going to last this is the ONE for you.

See the range NOW

Mat Cox

Inaugural Quiksilver Ironman Demo Day Challenge

On Sunday Quiksilver held a Wetsuit/Surfboard demo day in conjunction with Port Macquarie Surfboard Riders Club’s monthly comp day. Held at the mouth of Lake Cathie, surfers were greeted with 2ft clean fun waves and cool condition, perfect for trying out a few new boards and wetsuits. Joey from Quiky was on hand to tell us all about the boards and wetties, his knowledge proved valuable with guys ripping on his recommendations.

When the days competition and product testing was over the Inaugural Quiksilver Ironman Challenge was held...this involved a flags style start where the boys had to sprint and scull the drink of their choice. First to finish the scull had first choice of the Quiksilver Demo Boards (Warner’s, Bradley’s and Phipps’s), then the winner was decided by the first surfer back to the beach after catching two scoring waves. The Winner was club stalwart Chris “Big Brucey” Hetherington with an impressive lead gained after the scull there was no catching the big man. Best move went to Toddy Bourke with a sweet little punt on a Warner 5’6” and Worst Move went to Stuey Brook for his scull and what he sculled.

A couple of stand outs were the Quiksilver Cypher Chest Zip Steamer, great fit and plenty of flex everyone who tried it loved it. Also a Warner 5’10” x 19 ¾ rounded square , really fast and responsive and ridden by guys of all shapes and sizes all with positive feedback. A special thanks to Joey from Quiky, a great day was had by all that came down.

Check out the Quiksilver Wetsuits and Warner Surfboards instore now.......

-Mat

Saltwater Wine presents Quiksilver Wetsuit and Board Demo Day

This Sunday 11th July Quiksilver will be running a Wetsuit and Surfboard demo day in conjunction with Port Macquarie Surfboard Riders Club’s monthly comp day. So come down, even if it’s cold and try out one of Quiky’s latest steamers, Joey from Quiksilver will be there to answer all your questions and recommend a suit for you.

It would be worth coming to give one of the Cypher Heat Vests a run, those things look toasty! There will also be a bunch of Quiky boards to have a surf on from Warner, Bradley and Phippsy. So look for the comp site on Sunday morning (we'll either be at North Wall, Townies or Lighthouse in Port) and the boys will be set up next to the tents...if you can’t make it down drop into your nearest Saltwater Wine store and check out Quiksilver’s latest Wetsuit range.

- Mat

Rusty's Stump

Rusty surfboards are renowned for pushing the envelope with board design and the STUMP is no different. With the whole fish craze in full swing and guys riding them all year round in all conditions the wider curvy outlines are no longer regarded as the summer slop board. This maybe the motivation your looking for, designed by Aido Wheeler the STUMP is a bit of a fish/shortboard hybrid and more of an all rounder then your regular fish with the pulled in tail and stubby nose. 

With a single to double concave and the shortboard sized swallow tail you get maximum maneuverability combined with the wider nose it maintains paddle power and ability to get catch anything. 

Best suited to 1 – 4 ft waves and ridden a few inches shorter than your normal stick you’ll be throwing down punts like Josh Kerr before you know it. 

Check out the Josh Kerr video of him killing it on a 5’5” STUMP or pop into the Boardstore and see them for yourself. 

Watch this space for more exciting products hitting the Boardstore shelves... 

Until next time, 

Mat

Josh Kerr surfing his 5'5 Stump from Ryan Bautista on Vimeo.

JS Blak Box Surfboards

We are excited to introduce the “Blak Box” to our JS range. The Blak Box is the next generation of JS’ small wave range and follows in footsteps of the super fun Nitro and V2.1. 

The Blak Box offers a fuller curvy outline with a higher and more defined hip pulled from the fins into a nice straight directional tail curve through to the wider tail. The entry is super flat with a double scoop concave under chest leading into relatively deeper double concave between the fins and single concave exit out through the wider tail. The deck is flat giving the board an overall feeling of extra forgiveness allowing you to ride this board thinner than a normal performance board. 

So basically this board makes it easier to catch waves , fast through flat sections, great for those rail to rail turns we all strive for which allows you to still have fun in otherwise crappy conditions. 

You ride the Blak Box 3-4 inches shorter than your normal board and get ready for hours of fun. 

My pick would be the 5’10” x 19 ¾ x 2 3/8”, it just feels perfect under the arm. Check them out at the Boardstore NOW!!!

But don't just take my word for it... listen to Parko!

- Mat

Parkos New fish from Billabong on Vimeo.

The lightest wetsuit ever

 

“The lightest wetsuit ever” is a huge call but I think Billabong are on the money with this one. 

The SGX claims to be “10% lighter when dry” and “20% lighter when wet” than the nearest competitor the Rip Curl E-Bomb. The Japanese light weight neoprene (ZG400R) with yarn coated water repellent treatment and the H2R military grade water repellent never soaks up water, so it never gets heavy and dries in 45mins. 

The flexibility in this neoprene is top notch and feels nice on the skin making it a pleasure to wear. Apart from weight and flex this suit has all the features you’d expect in a top end suit – minimal seam design, critically welded seams, supatex 3d moulded knees and sleek styling. 

For warmth I’d recommend the SGX in a chest zip, the one piece neck and no back zip means less water gets in keeping you extra toasty. I can say having tried it on, it’s one of the most comfortable suits I have ever worn.

- Mat