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JOB Switch Stance Tube!

Jamie O'Brien knows the ins and outs of the green room. And yes, he's riding it switch! Watch and learn...

John McCarthy Surfs Aileen's

etnies UK surfer John McCarthy, also of Lahinch Surf School fame in Southern Ireland, has been representing etnies alongside Irish Champions Cain Killcullen and Easkey Britton. Here's his account of the most recent massive swell to hit Aileens. Photos by Mark Alex.

We got up at 4am that morning to launch the ski 1 hour south of Lahinch to surf a left handed slab. We got the ski in the water while it was still dark and got the call that the place was actually unsurfable because of the size of the swell. It was one of the biggest swells I've seen in a long time. On the way home we saw 30 foot plus faces on waves on all the points approaching the cliffs of Moher. Checked the waves from the top of the cliff only to see it perfectly lined up and barreling. A few prayers later we launched in Doolin the surf was just huge there. Over the next four hours an epic session went down. On my second wave I tried to dive over a close out wave on the inside and got sucked over the falls and washed onto the rocks. A few jetski's also got washed into the rocks but we managed to resurrect them all. Everyone survived it was a memorable day surfing, in the middle of summer.

The info behind this wave..
After I got that wipeout early on, it took the fear away a bit, so I started to get a bit more adventurous and started surfing, setting up a bit more critical and looking for barrels on the inside. I think this is the biggest unbroken wave I've done a carve on, it feels a lot like snowboarding but if you hang around for too long the mountain starts to chase..”

Ford Wins VQS

Ford Archbold spent his weekend winning the VQS in Huntington Beach. Yeah that's right, he won the whole damn thing!

More Titles for Keanu!

After winning the Pro Jr in Bali last week, Keanu flew straight home to Hawaii and placed 3rd in the Macy’s Pro Jr the next day. A few days later he surfed in the SIMA Surfing America U.S. Championships and WON TWO TITLES, both the UNDER 16 and UNDER 18 divisions! Beating out such notables as Kolohe Andino, Luke Davis, and Andrew Doheny.... Keanu's unstopable!

Full story at Surfline.com

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Mason Footage!

...Lost posted a video featuring some pretty rockin’ clips of our boy Mason Ho... Enjoy!

Stranger Than Fiction Premier

The Bali premiere of Taylor Steele's new surf flick "Stranger than Fiction" took place last week and some of the etnies team was there to take in the latest and much anticipated Poor Specimen release! Jamie Obrien, Eric Geiselman, and Kai Otton got their party on!

Keanu Asing Wins Bali!

Hawaiian young buck and etnies shredder Keanu Asing wins the pro jr. in Bali!

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Dan's Coming Home Early

Looks like Dan's coming home early. His trip was cut short by a surfboard to the face... but he don't worry, he still says all is well!

Sliding Liberia Screening

Did you sleep on tix for the Newport Beach Film Festival premier of Sliding Liberia? Well later this month is another chance to see the brilliant footage of Dan Malloy and Chris Del Moro. Swing by Tom's in Santa Monica for a very special screening and release party on August 23rd.

Last Days To Vote!

Surfer Polls close in T minus 2 days and counting... i.e. it's time to vote! Don't worry, it's super easy. Head to SurferPoll.net, click the Vote Now button and have at it! You'll be asked to enter your top 10 men and top 5 women, plus video of the year.

Our picks? So glad you asked...

Dudes:
Jamie Obrien
Dan Malloy
Eric Geiselman
Kai Otton
Brett Simpson
Mason Ho
Aamion Goodwin
CJ Kanuha
Ford Archbold
Ryan Carlson

Chicks:
Sally Fitzgibbons
Leilani Gryde
Mary Osborne

Video:
THE PURSUIT

Thanks all for the support!

Shredding at 9!

Check out our little nine-year-old Luke Marks shredding at home in Florida! When he's not surfing, Luke also likes to skateboard and cruise on his dirtbike. Evidently it runs in the family because Luke's brothers and sisters all rip as well!

California Chris

“If you can look beyond the traffic and city lights, California can feel like a world away. Food, folks and fun in California 2008” - Chris

Aamion VS. Rabbit

etnies rider Aamion Goodwin is known for his knack of finding the biggest barrles... at 6'4, you know it's a big wave if he's standing straight up in a huge bomb! Aamion is also known as surfing's Man vs. Wild, as he is able to adapt to all travel situations and conditions...

We went golfing yesterday and it didn't take him long (hole number 2) to catch dinner.

“tee it high and let it fly!” - Aamion

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Death By Lobster

Art Show! Come out to Infinity Board Shop in Dana Point this Friday. We'll expose you to the talents of Mr. Russ Pope and get you all nice and cultured... like you should be. Trust me, you need this.

Kai Otton: Hatter

Our teamrider and social starlet Kai Otton (with travel buddy Dayyan Neve
and longtime mate Richie Lovett) were all spotted and photographed at the
Brixton Hat Co. launch party in Sydney, last month.

Kai's fondness for the vintage leather jacket and a decent beard always make
an appearance around the Oz Winter. Look out Keith Malloy!

More Brett Simpson Footage

Footage is still trickling in of Brett Simpson at the US Open of Surf... lip hitting and air getting. The stuff's so good I can watch it over and over... and so can you. Check the latest.

Mini Who?

You may have sparked a trend in sawed-off golf clubs, Verne Troyer, but that etnies Lo-Cut Golf shoe in the back is having the Best Week Ever.