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Customize your holiday with etnies!

If you are trying to get some custom made etnies on your feet or the feet of someone you know, you only got 'til November 11th to do so! Git crackin'

Chris Malloy on EXPN...

Chris Malloy's got a pretty dope feature interview on EXPN.com right now... Have at it before it's gone!

Simpo Training Vid

I guess you don't make it to the US Open of Surf without some sort of training out of the water as well as in. Surfline's got a new video of Brett Simpson demonstrating some of his own training secrets.

Mason Wins Oakley Pro Jr.!

SANTA CRUZ, California (Sunday, October 26, 2008) – Mason Ho (North Shore, HI), 20, won the Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships, an ASP Grade-3 event, in four-to-six foot (2 metre) surf at Santa Cruz’s coveted Steamer Lane this afternoon by posting the highest heat total of the event, a near perfect 19.10 out of a possible 20, leaving fellow finalists Jayke Sharp (Coffs Harbor, AUS), 19, Fisher Heverly (Emerald Isle, NC), 17, and Bruno Rodrigues (Huntington Beach, CA), 20, in a combination situation.

All ASP North America Pro Junior competitors have been working throughout the year to compile their best six results out of the 10 events on the series in hopes to earn a top five position overall. The top five surfers earn a berth into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships. This year’s top five surfers Cory Arrambide (Ventura, CA), 19, who claimed the ASP North America Pro Junior title, Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach, CA), 15, Travis Beckmann (Vero Beach, FL), 20, and Blake Jones (Melbourne, FL), 20, will represent North America against the world’s finest junior competitors in Narrabeen, Australia, where each surfer will have a chance to claim the title of ASP World Junior Champion.

Ho proved to be the Oakley Pro Junior competitor to beat, jumping out to an early lead in the pumping Steamer Lane surf. The young Hawaiian earned the top honors with an explosive variety of maneuvers, earning a near perfect score.

“It just feels good to know that hard work pays off,” Ho said. “The reward is great and it’s just cool to win one.”

Ho was thrilled to claim a win in the excellent surf. Despite the cold water, Ho felt right at home at Steamer Lane, stating that the Lane reminded him of Sunset, his home break in Hawaii.

“My Uncle helped me with my heats and my board was just really good,” Ho said. “My board is pretty beat up, but the waves were just so good. It kind of reminds me of my home break, Sunset. It’s so sick. I’m so stoked.”

Sharp proved why he is rated fourth on the ASP Australasia Pro Junior series with an impressive performance at this year’s Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships. Sharp was one to watch throughout the event, but could not top the near-flawless performance displayed by Ho.

“It’s good to come over here and see how I do,” Sharp said. “I just got a little bit stuck out there and got caught up in the hassling and I didn’t really get any good waves, but good job to Mason.”

Although Sharp’s result does not affect the ASP Pro Junior ratings, Sharp will surf against the top North Americans in this year’s Billabong ASP World Junior Championships. The regular-footer made a visit to the states, stamping a lasting impression on his fellow competitor’s minds with his performance here at Santa Cruz.

“I’m looking forward to World’s,” Sharp said. “I’m hoping that Mason (Ho) can qualify through Hawaii so that we can have a rematch.

Rodrigues needed to win the event in order to qualify for the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships, but could not advance past the amazing surfing by Ho and finished in third. Pagan, who also was a standout in the event finished in a respectable fourth place overall.

Tanner Gudauskas (San Clemente, CA), 20, who did not compete in the Oakley Pro Junior ASP North America Championships, will accompany the top five ASP North America Pro Junior surfers in Narrabeen via the ASP WQS. Gudauskas was the top ASP WQS competitor of junior age from America, earning him a berth into the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships again this year.

The contest also marks the last of three events held in the Macy’s California Trifecta Surf Series (an ASP North America Specialty Series), which offers an additional $10,000 prize purse to its top three finishers. Sebastian Zietz (Kilauea, HI), 20, claimed the top honors in this year’s series despite his equal 25th place finish at Steamer Lane. Zietz won the Oakley Pro Junior at Lower Trestles and placed seventh at the Oakley Pro Junior in Newport Beach, which proved enough to claim the added prize purse for the junior division.

“Being down here today at the contest, I knew there was a rare chance for me to win the Trifecta,” Zietz said. “Everybody who needed to win just one more heat ended up losing and I just got really lucky. I’m super stoked though, party tonight.”

Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 17, pocketed second place on the Macy’s CA Trifecta and Fisher Heverly snagged a third after finishing equal fifth in Santa Cruz.

This event marks the Final contest on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series and the top six surfers mentioned above will surf in January in Narrabeen, Australia against the world’s best junior competitors.

For additional ASP information visit ASP World Tour or ASP North America.

One Track Mind Premiere

One Track Mind premiered live at the Patagonia Campus in Ventura as well as a live stream of the film on FACEBOOK Films.

Facebook saw over 6,500 views of the film online over a 48hr period! Pretty solid numbers for a "niche" surf film and being the first surf film to be premiered on Facebook.

Pics below!

live chat with the surfers and Emmet Malloy before the screening

Brad Gerlach

Chris thanking the crowd

Chris, Kelly & Emmet

Chris cruising with the boys before the event

Matt Costa

Matt Costa

800+ watching the film

Tom Curren

etnies TM Dave Boehne and Matt Costa

Costa fan rocking Malloy beard and flannel

Kalohe Andino chillin with the shop dog

Chris Malloy, son lucas rocking Callicuts and Kelly Slater

Surf legend Shawn Thompson was there to enjoy the film

Ryan Carlson's Monster Manuever

etnies Ryan Carlson is officially one of the best “aerialist” surfers in the world. This single wave filmed this past summer earned him $5,000 and the title for FREEWAVE’s Monster Maneuver!

NEWPORT BEACH, CA -- (October 20, 2008) -- Out of all the waves ridden by all the surfers along all the coastlines of the Mainland USA this summer, only one could produce the single best move in the Billabong Freewave Challenge. Today the winner of the Monster Maneuver Award was revealed to be Ryan Carlson of Huntington Beach, California for his extraordinary 540 Rodeo Flip. Carlson earned $5,000 for pulling off the astonishing aerial trick (which consists of a backside flip combined with one-and-a-half body rotations) at Huntington on July 22, 2008. The ride was captured on video by Paul Cerone/DSG and uploaded to the Freewave Challenge site where it became the most-viewed clip of the year. Cerone receives $1,200 for documenting the move. Click HERE to see all the Monster Maneuver finalists for yourself.

Geiselman In Top Ten!

Surfline's still keeping tabs on the young guns. Eric Geiselman is now ranked in the Top Ten of their 20Under20... #8 to be exact! The list ranks the 20 best young surfers under the age of 20, in hopes of pushing the future of surfing. In this latest round, Eric jumps from #14 to #8! Attaboy!

Vote The Environment!

Dan Malloy isn't shaking hands and kissing babies and making promises... but he is trying to spread the word about voting for the environment. He recently made a trip out to Montauk, NY to speak at the Vote The Environment celebration. Surfing Mag has the full story.

New JOB ad!

Simpo's Top Ten Finish!

Brett Simpson placed 9th at last weekend's Rio Pro in Brazil, which sounds really good... until you realize that the top ten finish pushed him into the WQS top 20! And then it's really really good.

Congratulations Brett!

Now On DVD...

The Pursuit Trailer 1 from Aaron Lieber on Vimeo.

Info: THE PURSUIT package as a double disc DVD and Blu-Ray is the first of its kind. The film features an intro by Kelly Slater, cutting edge surfing, and the lives of a new generation of surfers. Each athlete tells their own story within the broader story of "The Pursuit." The film features Brett Simpson, Jordy Smith, Nathaniel Curran, Pat Gudauskas, Dusty Payne, Torrey Meister, Mitch Coleborn and more as they pursue the next wave, the next level, and the life that is surfing.

Riders: Brett Simpson Jordy Smith Ricky Basnett Pat Gudauskas Dusty Payne Torrey Meister Tanner Gudauskas Brad Ettinger Travis Mellem Cheyne Cottrell Dede Suryana Sebastian Zietz Nathaniel Curran Dane Reynolds Rudy Palmboom Hank Gaskell Shaun Ward Mitch Coleborn Eric Geiselman Dane Gudauskas Yadin Nicol Stuart Kennedy

Music: Incubus, Under the Influence of Giants, The Bronx, Silversun Pickups, War Stories, Warner Drive, Goose, Ignite, Chiodos, and more

One Track Mind Online Premiere

New For Holiday '08!

Our new styles for Holiday are up on the site and available now. New footwear, apparel and accessories are ready for your viewing pleasure. And don't forget that our animal-friendly styles are marked with our Vegan symbol, but here's a list if you're too lazy to search... Enjoy!

Sheckler 3 Black/Red/White
Sheckler 2 Blue/Burgundy
Team 1 Black/Black/White
Sniper Black/White/Red
Trader Black/White/Gum
Calli-vulc Black/Grey/White
Digit Black/White/Print
Digit Black/Red/Black
Fader Black/Black/Grey
Callicut Black/Black/Black
Brixton Black/White/Gum
Miter Black/Red
Riviera Black/Grey
Pace Jamie Bestwick Denim
Sniper Morgan Wade Black/Yellow
Fader Brian Deegan Black/Red/Black
Cinch Metal Mulisha Black/Skulls
Jameson Wille Yli-Luoma Black/Blue

ASEC's RAD: FREE Burritos!

WHAT!! Free Chipotle burritos? That's how I roll...

Emergency Alert: FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito!!!
Tell your friends and spread the word... ASEC and Chipotle are trying to give away 100,000 free burritos in the State of California this Saturday.

Get RAD, B RAD, U R RAD, RAD enough to Roll!
Here's a great one for you; this Saturday, October 11th, ASEC is launching our inaugural “RAD" (Roll Anything Day). This is a holiday dedicated to leaving behind cars, motorcycles, busses or whatever gas guzzling, veggie oil burning, natural gas farting device you or your parents are using and going out on the town Rolling your Skateboard, Bike or what ever form of “Non-Motorized Transportation” you choose. Go out and explore your city, Parks or Mountains, hang out with your friends and family or go see how many spots you can hit or shops you can check out in a day.

Break a sweat, work up an appetite and Roll to any Chipotle in California between 11AM-3PM and get a FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito-FREE Burrito-FREE! If you have never checked out Chipotle before you need to, they make the tastiest Mexican Food I have ever had, no joke just ask Danny Way, Bob Burnquist or anyone else who grubs there all of the time (they pay, they are not sponsored). They are the most natural and environmentally responsible fast food chain in America and they use naturally raised chicken & pork, locally sourced & organic veggies and really care about the Planet. Oh Yeah, they are not owned by McDonalds (that is another story, they used to be an investor but have nothing to do with them now, it was a dream situation). So go out & Roll your butt to Chipotle to get a Free Burrito or Roll to your friend’s house to hang out, it doesn't matter where you go, just Roll.

Here's the link to find the Chipotle nearest to you: Chipotle Store Locator

Thank You for doing your part to create a better world, now get out & Roll!

Sincerely, Your ASEC Posse Bob Burnquist, Danny Way, Jen O'Brien, Geoff Rowley, Rob Machado, Rochelle Ballard, Greg Lutzka, Bucky Lasek, Amy Caron, Jamie Bestwick, Mat Hoffman, Kevin Robinson, Cara Beth Burnside, Daniel Dhers, Forrest Shearer, Chanelle Sladics, Vanessa Torres, Frank Scura & thousands of other riders & people who love to ride, roll and eat FREE BURRITO'S.

JOB At Pipeline

New footage of Jamie O'Brien making himself at home at Pipeline. Watch it now at Surfline.com.

Chris del Moro Cover!

Chris del Moro done went and scored himself a sweet cover.

Dear family friends and supporters...

A friend just sent me this cover shot from a Spanish/Euro mag. The photo was taken from my trip down to Australia this spring with a bunch of other Alaia sliders for T Campbell's new film "The Present". Really stoked on the simple layout and swallow tail goodness. Keep an eye out for Alaia's in your hood, they are so much fun to slide.

Hope you all are well...

Chris 111

Final Round Freewave Challenge!

Congratulations to etnies Ryan Carlson and Mason Ho for being nominated as finalists in the FREE WAVE CHALLENGE! Our boys are two of the five!

Thanks to everyone who voted to help get them the top spots!

Now it is in the hands of the judges to make the final decision... You can click the link below to view all the finalists waves!