http://www.asbe-surf.com Surf Industry News Agency 3 February, 2012 : - Surfing Australia and VB are brewing up a storm for Australian surfers with the chance to win the trip of a lifetime with three mates to Fiji. Australia’s 2.5 million recreational surfers are in the running for the VB Surf Shout of the Month and VB Surf Shout of the Year. Surfing Australia affiliated boardriding clubs... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54992 54992http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54992.jpg 2 February, 2012 : - Engineered for serious outdoor pursuits such as, surfing, SUPing, Fishing, Boating, Skiing/Boarding and other Alpine activities, the exclusive Tri-Pel lens combines the outstanding quality of the CZV (Carl Zeiss Vision) polarized filter, eliminating 99.9% of polarized light, elimination those annoying reflections... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54983 54983http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54983.jpg 1 February, 2012 : - - B.A.S.E. Workshop once again highlights Skateboard and organize a competition which will take place, as the tradeshow, in Biarritz, at the Halle d’iraty. Du 5 au 7 février se tiendra à Biarritz la troisième édition du BASE WORKSHOP. Centrées sur les collections hiver, ces journées d’achat rassembleront les détaillants et les... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54965 54965http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54965.jpg 1 February, 2012 : - We’ve had over 500 mm or 20 inches of rain this week and the normally turquoise blue water was turned a tasty chocolate brown by the run off from rivers and streams. Along with the rain that remained constant all week, the other was the level of surfing at the Billabong World Junior Championships. 'The standard was... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54970 54970http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54970.jpg 1 February, 2012 : - Lindsay Stewart, vice president of Nike for corporate affairs, is going into retirement. Hilary Krane, who left Levi Strauss &Co. in 2010 to join Nike, is taking his place as the top legal affairs executive in the company. She is the first woman to have joined Nike’s executive board. Krane is also taking his place as one of... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54975 54975http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54975.jpg 1 February, 2012 : - With more than 50 shops currently operating throughout the United States, Canada, Guam and the Caribbean, Flip Flop Shops announces it will expand its footprint to 90-plus shops by the end of 2012, with an additional 40-plus already in the pipeline for 2013 openings. New shop openings in 2012 include locations... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54976 54976http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54976.jpg 1 February, 2012 : - Malakye job round up includes several new positions within the US surf industry. These new listings represent the growing action sports sector of the US sports market. Take a look and see which companies are looking for help. This week check out job openings with surf industry vets Transworld, Freshjive, Billabong, Quiksilver... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54977 54977http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54977.jpg 31 January, 2012 : - Quiksilver Indonesia in partnership with CV Widya Pranawa are delighted to announce the opening of the new Quiksilver and DC Shoes stores in Bali, strategically positioned side-by-side on Seminyak’s busiest street directly across from the iconic Bintang Shopping Center. Bali’s equivalent to Hawaii’s famous Foodland... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54956 54956http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54956.jpg 31 January, 2012 : - Bleach Europe Distribution, current owner of the distribution rights of Insight in Europe, announces the buy back by Bleach International, the owner of Insight, from Sport Finance. Insight International firmly believe that Insight in Europe will significantly benefit from the closer involvement and control through Bleach... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54957 54957http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54957.jpg 30 January, 2012 : - Surfing Australia TV is now available 24 hours, seven days a week through its new dedicated website surfingaustraliatv.com. Surfing Australia TV is a new monthly, half-hour program showcasing the organisation’s many different programs from junior development, through to elite athlete coaching, event management and industry education. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54943 54943http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54943.jpg 30 January, 2012 : - - Firewire announces their four newest models for 2012: The MB, The Activator, The Hell Razor and the Potato-Nator. Team rider Michel Bourez debuts his signature model - a high-performance board designed to keep up with MB's demands. The Dominator gets refined into two new models, the Activator and the Potato-Nator... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54945 54945http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54945.jpg 30 January, 2012 : - Fox announces that Matthieu Bazil has joined Fox as its European General Manager. Matthieu is taking over the leadership and management of all Fox European business and will be reporting directly to Peter Fox, CEO. Hiring Matthieu is part of Fox's initiative to raise its international brand management to strengthen... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54950 54950http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54950.jpg 27 January, 2012 : - WWA is pleased to announce that surf and industry icon Shaun Tomson is joining the company’s group as a senior associate. Shaun has over three decades of unparalleled apparel industry experience in both the action sports and outdoor market and we are very excited to have him on our team. Shaun has founded and managed his own... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54925 54925http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54925.jpg 27 January, 2012 : - Quiksilver Indonesia in partnership with PT Gagan Indonesia are proud to announce the opening of their latest Quiksilver sportswear and fashion store in the Summarecon Mal Serpong 2, a new family style mall located on the western edge of Jakarta in Serpong best known by its initials 'SMS 2.' Filled with the latest... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54933 54933http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54933.jpg 27 January, 2012 : - Hobie Designs is proud to announce the grand opening of the Hobie Sand Bar Restaurant inside John Wayne Airport’s new South terminal wing. Sporting an unofficial motto of 'A nice place to run aground', The Hobie Sand Bar’s menu and ambiance represents a beach lifestyle that Hobie Alter created over 60 years ago... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54934 54934http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54934.jpg 27 January, 2012 : - Organizers of the 2012 International Surfing Association World Standup Paddle and Paddleboard Championships have selected the NSP 12’6 Race Board as the board of choice for athletes competing in the events’ open water Standup Paddle races. The championships, the ISA’s first world title event, will be held from February 20 to 25... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54935 54935http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54935.jpg 26 January, 2012 : - On the night of 21 January at Bocas del Toro, Panama's famous 10 x national champion and female surf ambassador Pucha Garcia launched her much anticipated 2012 Calendar. The 'Premier Party' was packed. Bambu Beach really turned it up a notch with South American fire juggler, Shanti Roots jamming classic reggae tunes, a local... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54912 54912http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54912.jpg 26 January, 2012 : - PPR announces the appointment of Todd Hymel as Chief Operating Officer of the PPR Sport & Lifestyle division. He will be based in Paris and will report directly to Jochen Zeitz, Managing Director of PPR Sport & Lifestyle division. Todd Hymel will be in charge to supporting the expansion of existing brands and the integration... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54918 54918http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54918.jpg 26 January, 2012 : - Pryde Group, the majority shareholder of the NeilPryde, JP Australia and Cabrinha water sports equipment brands, is moving further into the stand-up paddle market with the acquisition of Imagine Surf, which is well-established in this hip category. Imagine Surf was set up in Canada, but two years ago moved to California... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54920 54920http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54920.jpg 26 January, 2012 : - Lawyers representing Channel Islands Surfboards are demanding a jury trial in response to a lawsuit filed by California surfer Tom Gregg, who claims he suffered a deep fin gash in his lower right leg while surfing in France more than two years ago. According to Gregg's complaint, filed on Aug. 24 in Los Angeles... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54922 54922http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54922.jpg 25 January, 2012 : - I'm at home and it's nice to have a World Title contest happening in my own backyard. The Billabong World Junior Championships kicked off over the weekend with three-foot waves at Burleigh Point. Since late last week the Point, both in and out of the water, has been the scene for a bunch frothing grommets. Even though the surfs... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54896 54896http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54896.jpg 25 January, 2012 : - Malakye is urging job seekers to participate in the ShmoozaPalooza which will take place at the SIA Show on Friday, January 27, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. The Shmooz is a one-of-a-kind gathering and opportunity for employers and prospective employees to connect in-person. It's a free event for companies and free for job seekers... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54898 54898http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54898.jpg 25 January, 2012 : - Malakye job round up includes several new positions within the US surf industry. These new listings represent the growing action sports sector of the US sports market. Take a look and see which companies are looking for help. This week check out job openings with surf industry vets Sanuk, Volcom, Scott, Quiksilver, Vans, Fox and others... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54902 54902http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54902.jpg 25 January, 2012 : - Former pro surfer Shaun Brooks died at the age of 36 on Tuesday. The son of Quiksilver contest director Rod Brooks and brother of former World Tour surfer Troy, Shaun was one of Victoria's best surfers. He was a Victorian Open champion and a world junior champion, but went into competitive retirement in the late 90s... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=54903 54903http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/54903.jpg