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Come test ride all the latest models that you’ve been curious about. See you tomorrow!
Without a doubt, the top-tier World Championship Tour surfers go through quite a lot of surfboards, almost an entire quiver for every event. At the moment, they have a two month hiatus between World Tour events– a spring break if you will. Instead of sitting back and relaxing in their favorite recliner, they pack their bags for their favorite remote destinations to finish filming for their next big film or jump on a magazine trip to gather some photos for editorial. These trips, like the World Tour events, require a fresh, cutting edge quiver. These end up coming out a lot more diverse and experimental compared to the standard thruster quiver. It brings back a little extra creativity to their surfing and gives them the ability to draw some new lines and approach waves differently. Here’s Dane’s Spring Break quiver.
Left to right:
- 6′0″ x 18 3/4″ x 2 5/16″ Proton. Ordered slightly wider and shorter to work in both the pocket and smaller, flat faced waves.
- 6′1″ x 18 5/8″ x 2 5/16″ Rookie. Dane’s standard shortboard dimension.
- 6′1″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Proton.
- 5′ 7 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ Dumpster Diver.
- 5′8″ x 18 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ MTF (Merrick Twin Finner). This board boasts larger side fins and a small trailing fin called “finner”.
- 5′ 7 1/2″ x 19 1/2″ x 2 5/16″ “El Mustachio” EPS foam and epoxy glass. When held underneath your nose, this board creates an instant disguise allowing you to blend in with the locals at many different beach breaks and points south of the California border.
Some random shots of Dane Reynolds in Brazil during the last World Tour event in Imbituba.
Check it out on Transworldsurf.com
Channel Islands Surfboards wants to give 12 year old sensation, Kanoa Igarashi, a big pat on the back for all his hard work and another incredible NSSA Season! With only a couple NSSA Competitions left, be sure to check out The Western Championships this weekend in Huntington Beach, California. Come down and support all the kids!
Kanoa’s 2009-2010 NSSA Results
Open Boys 1st Place Overall
Open Junior 4th Place Overall
Explore Menehune 1st Place Overall
Explore Boys 1st Place Overall
Surfing America Prime / 2009-2010
Under 14 1st Place Overall
WASHINGTON D.C., USA (Tuesday, May 18, 2010) - Nine ASP World Titles, 43 ASP World Tour victories and the current ASP World No. 1 spot are not enough for Kelly Slater (USA), 38. Now, the Floridian is being recognized by the United States Congress in a bill dubbed the “Kelly Slater Resolution”. While we’re not entirely sure what the “Kelly Slater Resolution” is, it goes to show that when you’re as dominant a force as the iconic natural-footer has become, even world powers take notice. Congrats Kelly!
Join the CI crew for our second backyard BBQ of the season!
Complimentary food and refreshments, giveaways and 25% off board shorts and bikinis during the BBQ this Saturday, May 22nd from 12-3 PM at the CI store in Santa Barbara (36 Anacapa Street; 805-966-2707). Hope to see you there!
