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Well, that was interesting! First of all, hats off to Filipe toledo on a job well done and being on a completely different level than anyone else in his victory at the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks. Brazilians are shaking up the world of competitive surfing now more than ever, and whether youre a fan of this or not, its exciting to watch. Other highlights from the event came in some meltdowns on the day before the final. After 10 lay days for nothing but gutless dribblers a few of the boys let out their aggression. Highlights were Kerrzys board punch, Gabriel Medina and Glenn Halls feud and, our personal favorite, Freddy Ps rock stomp. Overall, we were thoroughly entertained and cant wait for Bells. Go, WSL!

Smith optics teamed up with Howler Brothers this past month to release two limited-edition co-branded frames for those who are passionate about living life beyond the confines of office walls. Both the Lowdown and the Dockside are now available at select retailers and are perfect for any and all adventurers, thrill-seekers and tequila drinkers. If you fit into one of these categories, and we hope you do, head down to your local core store and demand they get you a pair.

Freestyle just introduced their newest watch thats been in the making for over two years now, the Shark tooth. The Shark Tooth is the

worlds first watch to feature real-time surf, tide and weather data from thousands of locations across

the globe. The watch also lets you control activity tracking, camera and music all from the convenience of your wrist via Bluetooth. The watch basically does everything

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Shark Tooth to be available in stores and online very soon! Visit freestyleusa.com or your local retailer and start using this insane technology.

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Our good friend and world-renowned artist ReVoK is always making moves and turning heads. You may remember his beautification project that saw his art on condemned buildings, adding life to otherwise unhealthy and dilapidated houses in Detroit. Now REVOK is unveiling his newest body of work in abstract pieces hes been working on over the past year. His exhibit will be going down from April 10th -19th at Library Street Collective, which is at 1242 Palmetto Street in Los Angeles. If youre a fan of REVOK like we are then make sure to check out his exhibit.

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Our friend and Red Bull ambassador Justin Ruiz just stopped by the office last month to give us all the 411 on what Red Bull is coming out with. Red Bull North America is hitting us all new flavors for the springtime in new orange and Cherry editions with zero sugar and zero calories. In addition to these flavors Red Bull has unveiled their yellow edition with a refreshing tropical flavor thats perfect for summer. Weve tried all three of these styles and theyre up to par in with everything in taste and quality youd expect from the energy drink that gives you wings. Grab the new trio next time youre at the store or visit redbull.com to see more in action and products.

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Theres a new cruiser company thats getting it right by the name of Aluminati Skateboards. Aluminati was founded in 2013 with a mission to create a better riding, longer lasting cruiser board. These aircraft-grade aluminum decks are perfectly balanced and feature unique scratch-resistant graphics on both the bottom and top of the deck. A revolutionary integrated clear grip application lets you actually see what you are riding. Equipped with Alumanti 60mm 78A wheels and 3.25 Aluminati trucks, these cruiser boards will open you up to new levels of fun. Currently offering three shapes in a plethora of designs its time to forget the plastic toys and step up to the Aluminati. Visit your local retailer or aluminatiboards.com.

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As weve said before, Mason Ho is clearly having the most fun out of any surfer on this planet, and hes arguably the most entertaining guy to watch as well. Apparently Rip Curl thought the same because this last month the company added Mason as a member of their team. Mason will be a huge contribution to the team as far as talent and sheer personality goes. If he chooses to rock one of the Rip Curl GPS watches, we have a feeling hell set new records for wave count, speed and length of ride in his first session. Make sure to keep an eye out for big things to be coming out from the Rip Curl front now that Mason Ho is on the squad!

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Legendary graffiti artist KR came by the office the other week to hang and surf with us. While he was in our company, KR shed some knowledge on his rapidly growing art supply line, Krink, also known as KRs ink. Krink offers an extensive lineup of markers and inks unique in style, quality and variety. Our own Madsteez received a little gift package filled with Krink K-32 paint-markers in pretty much every color option you could dream of. The K-32 is filled with permanent, odor-free, water-based paint and the ultra smooth, opaque finish will leave you extremely satisfied with whatever surface youre painting on. Visit krink.com to get yourself some premier art supplies today!

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Were all looking for that extra edge whether were surfing, skating or snowboarding so that we can perform at the top of our games. In a day and age where nutrition can give you that extra edge, youve got to be wise in your decisions on what youre putting into your body. One brand thats earned our approval is Revd. Revd is a non-GMO, killer tasting nutrition bar company. With flavors like Chocolate Chip Cookie, Double Chocolate Brownie and Peanut Butter Cookie, that are absolutely delicious, and ingredients that are natural and healthy like Maca Superfood, theyre a sure win for you and your body. Visit revdlife.com for your extra edge and start going harder for longer!

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A good wetsuit is worth its weight in gold. Thats probably an understatement more like worth its weight in plutonium. Theres nothing worse than ending an epic session because you can no longer feel your hands or feet. But it happens and thats why we were super stoked to receive a couple of Isurus latest wetsuits and wow, these guys are changing the wetsuit game forever! Instead of cutting development costs in order to keep margins high on the backend, theyre spending more to properly cut panels for maximum flexibility, researching advanced closed-cell technologies and taping suits in a way to aid with compression design and muscle function. Theyve got the best testing grounds with San Fran in their backyard, and anyone whos tried one of their suits can attest that its the best suit on the market. If youre a hardcore surfer who thrives in surf no matter the conditions, youll definitely need to get one of these today.

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erres means you are, and the folks at Erres have embraced this meaning by focusing on never forgetting who they are, where they come from and where they are heading. They brought this focus to the design of their shoes, which resulted in high-quality footwear that is not only stylish but versatile and comfortable as well. A combination of sleek, casual and comfort, the Huntington features leather accents, tongue padding, collar padding, plus the signature Erres heartbeat logo, which serves as a reminder to always remain active. Available in gray, blue and black, be sure to check the Huntington out at www.erresshoes.com

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The soft-top revolution continues Free-surf or competitive, it doesnt matter who you are, it seems that everyone is having extra fun with a little foam beneath their feet. Leading the charge, Catch Surf recently announced the addition of two new heavies to their ever-growing soft-top roster. The latest to join the team is air-aficionado Chippa Wilson and the unstoppable WSL-force Julian Wilson. If you havent figured out what all the fuss is about, may we suggest you grab one of these boards next time the waves go to shit or theres overhead shore break and just see how much fun you can have. Youll join the revolution too, we guarantee it!

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There are few men in big-wave surfing who are more experienced and respected than Rusty Long. Rusty is not only a remarkable surfer but an extremely talented writer with a trove of stories from his travels and experiences. Thats why we were excited to hear of the release of his new book, the Finest Line: the Global Pursuit of Big Wave Surfing. The book contains harrowing big wave tales, amazing photographs and exclusive interviews from the best surfers of the current big-wave era. The book also contains a foreword from legendary surfer tom Carroll, and an afterword by Rustys brother and big-wave ambassador himself, Greg Long. This is a book youll want to have forever, so make sure to buy one. The Finest Line will be available on April 14th at Barnes and Noble, Insighteditions.com or Amazon.com. Also, make sure to check out his signing day on May 2nd at Interval Gallery in San Clemente.

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Our good friend and photo extraordinaire Jason Kenworthy came by the other day to say whats up. He gave us a little info on a brand new, all-girls skate camp thats perfect for little lady shredders of all levels called the Shreducate Academy. Whether youve got a daughter who has amazing talent or one who hasnt ever stepped foot onto a skateboard before, we highly suggest you get them into this epic camp. The infamous Pink Helmet Posse will be there to help spread knowledge and show support as well making it a good time for all. To sign up send an email to [email protected], and make sure to hurry as availability is limited.

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Veteran snow-shredder and all-around good guy, John Jackson, has joined forces with Flux Bindings as their newest team rider. Johns traveled the world through his lengthy career and knows a good thing when he sees it. Super durable, stylish, simple and lightweight thats everything I look for in a binding, states Jackson. So whether you take our word for it or his, you cant go wrong with a good pair of Flux.

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