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November 27th, 2012
Nike Pulls Out Of The Surf Industry
As fast as Nike has came into the surfing world they have now exited. Nike action will now continue to only focus on skateboarding and snowboarding.
So what does this mean for the surfers who ride for Nike? After December 31, 2012 they will all be riding for Hurley, who is owned by Nike. This includes surfers Carissa Moore, Lakey Peterson and Laura Enever.
The following surfers who will be riding for Hurley
Kolohe Andino (signed a 10 year contract with Nike last year)
Michel Bourez
Nat Young
Alejo Muniz
Julian Wilson (signed a 5 year contract with Nike 2 years ago)
September 24th, 2012
Nike And Hurley No Longer Involved With The US Open
Two banners you will not be seeing in 2013 and beyond as Nike and Hurley have ended there sponsorship with the largest surfing event in the world, the US Open in Huntington Beach. Major thanks to Nike and Hurley for these past years of making the US Open such a great event. Let’s just hope there is a company out there that can afford and wants to keep the US Open going.
September 11th, 2012
NIKE US OPEN OF SURFING AIRS ON NBC
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Host extraordinaire Sal Masekela will be the voice of the 2012 Nike US Open of Surfing this Saturday, September 15 on NBC (1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT), as part of the Red Bull Signature Series. Check out this exclusive interview with legend Kelly Slater leading into the show here
NBC chronicles what was a historic week of surfing, culminating with a showdown on national television with tens of thousands of onlookers on hand at the 14-acre stretch of sand on the south side of Huntington Beach Pier. Competing athletes on the men’s side include Julian Wilson, Kelly Slater and Gabriel Medina; the women’s bracket includes Lakey Peterson, Stephanie Gilmore, Sally Fitzgibbons and Carissa Moore.
“The Nike US Open is the biggest stage in competitive surfing, and I’m excited a national NBC audience will get to see the world’s best athletes come together to vie for one of the most prestigious titles in the sport,” said Carissa Moore, 2011 Women’s World Champion.
The Nike US Open of Surfing is part of the Red Bull Signature Series – made up of 35 hours of one-of-a-kind programming on NBC and the NBC Sports Network all year long. Red Bull Media House and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, are building the most progressive and innovative action sports events from the inspiration of the athletes themselves. Go to www.redbullsignatureseries.com for stunning videos, photo galleries and to see more of the action that makes up the Red Bull Signature Series.
August 6th, 2012
Julian Wilson, Joel Tudor & Lakey Peterson Win Nike US Open
Alex Knost
His expression after being beat by Joel Tudor
Christian Wach
Joel Tudor
Dane Reynolds
Gabriel Medina
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John John Florence
Kelly Slater (praying?)
Yes, those are real tattoos
Mike Moir
Miguel Pupo
Lakey Peterson (her grandfather invented the egg mcmuffin and sold it to McDonald’s and made a lot of $)
Julian Wilson
Julian and his brother/agent Bart Wilson
August 3rd, 2012
Dane Reynolds Inducted Into The Surfers Hall Of Fame
Pondering
It’s official
With girlfriend
With dad
Alex Knost listening in on Dane’s speech
Freesurf
Contest
Butt
Rabbit Kekai also inducted today into the Surfers Hall of Fame
Steve “Stu” Kennedy
Yadin Nicols
Kelly Slater
June 22nd, 2012
Surfing America USA Championships
October 25th, 2011
Lakey Peterson’s 2011 Year In Surfing
What a busy year for 17 year old Lakey Peterson from Santa Barbara, California. We have just finished uploading all her surfing action and lifestyle photos from 2011.
April 23, 2011 Rob Machado Seaside Pro Junior – Lakey 1st Place
June 27, 2011 Quiksilver USA Championships from Lower Trestles – Lakey 4th Place
August 6, 2011 Women’s Pro Junior Nike US Open of Surfing from Huntington Beach – Lakey 1st Place
August 7, 2011 Women’s Nike US Open of Surfing from Huntington Beach – Lakey 2nd Place
October 19th, 2011
Knife Carrying Surfer Charles Martin Gets Dropped From Nike
ASP rated surfer Charles Martin from Guadaloupe in the Caribbean who is currently ranked 119th on the world tour has just been dropped from his main clothing sponsor Nike.
Charles was arrested in the UK when he and his friends had been attacked at a party and once Charles came back to his hotel room and noticed one of his friends missing he then went back out armed with a serrated knife. Charles was then attacked (again) from a mob group ranging from 10 to 15 people, but he stated the knife stayed in his pocket during this attack. Once back to the hotel he was met by the local police.
Local sheriff Andrew Berry stated Charles would not face any jail time, but will have to pay a fine of $800USD along with unpaid community work
Nike statement: “Nike has ended its sponsorship of Charles Martin as a result of his recent conviction. We have no further comment.”
Nike clothing team consist of: Kolohe Andino, Julian Wilson, Nat Young, Michel Bourz, Koa Smith, Kai Barger, Carissa Moore, Laura Enever, Lakey Peterson, and Alejo Muniz.
