Ben Player Project Teaser

Our friends over at The Waldron Bro’s sent us the following link to the latest Ben Player Project Teaser and boy are we impressed. Premiere details can be found here and here. Ticket fee includes “The Ben Player Project” DVD + exclusive posters and signings by the 2x world champ himself Ben Player.

If you cant make it to the premieres there will be extra DVD’s on sale for $30 so get your mate to pick you up one! DVD’s will be available over seas. Teaser also available to download as part of the Boom! podcasts.

Movement #27

Movement magazine 27 is out now at all the usual outlets. Due to the lack of an issue press release we have undertaken the task to write our own. Here’s what’s jam packed inside.

  • Flashback: Steve McKenzie talks about his 1997 Pipeline crown
  • Future Trading: Movement unveil the new grom search candidates
  • The Red Army: Year in review
  • Where our pros would go on $3000
  • Michael Novy interview
  • We’ve done it all when we start touring Ireland
  • + much more

Crysis Website Update

This one is more for our American visitors, Crysis Magazine’s website has undergone a face lift recently after laying dormant for quite a few months. No news on the new issue to date however they have setup an online store for for all visitors wishing to purchase single magazines, subscriptions or the entire 14 issues to date.

Here’s a little info on the publication:-

Bodyboard Magazine by Crysis  started in 2003 as a small, free publication. Since that date, we have produced 14 issues and have grown into a full-sized magazine which is distributed by Source Interlink Inc. Source Interlink is the largest magazine distributor in the USA, distributing titles such as Surfing, Surfer, Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Sports Illustrated and Cosmopolitan just to name a few.

Flat day fun

Summer giving you the blues with the extreme heat and lack of swell? Calvin and Miller Best have found the answer. Checkout this cool tramp boarding clip below.

HB Bodyboards new website

HB Bodyboards recently gave their website an impressive overhaul. The new site boasts all the usual points of interest such as team, boards and product information as well as history of the company, advertisement archive and “killer shots” sections. Check it at http://www.hbbodyboards.com.au today.

Kim Feast teams up with Elit

Dropknee sensation Kim Feast has recently signed on the dotted line with emerging brand Elit. Here’s what they had to say.

“WA dropknee whiz kid Kim Feast has just joined the team. Although he’s profile is pretty well known we reckon Kim is still one of the most underrated DK guys in the world!

Kim’s DK scooping ability is unmatched in the current crop of international DK riders. He can regualry be found pulling into heaving pits all up and down the infamous WA coastline.

He’s also a dropkneer that actually makes a large percentage of the huge moves he pulls instead of pulling bail-out tricks for the camera.

Stoked to have you on the team Feasty!”

Kim joins an already impressive team which also includes the likes of Jason Finlay, Jones Russel, Nick Perry, James Kates & more

Exclusively Ryan Hardy

The cats on the westside at EBB sent us this breaking news regarding home town hero Ryan Hardy:-

Exclusively Body Boarding has signed as the official bodyboarding shop sponsor of Ryan Hardy.  The partnership will ensure that worlds most renown bodyboarder globally will be supported by one of the original 100% bodyboard shops.

“It is easy to see why “Ebb” have chosen to sponsor Ryan. Aside from being one of the most talented riders in the world, he is very accessible to all of the young bodyboarders who aspire to be like him. What impressed us most however, is his enthusiasm and dedication to the sport and I am delighted to welcome Ryan onto the team”.

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Christmas Shopping Guide

With Christmas less than a fortnight away time is running out fast to get those last minute stocking fillers. We here at Transitsurf have attempted to make your shopping experience easier by compiling a list of all the current specials we could find online as well as some of the items we would love to have for ourselves.

If reading material is your thing then look no further than Phil Gallagher’s DLUX. This 160 page masterpiece is the first hard cover bodyboarding book and is jam packed with explosive action and background information that can only be found within it’s pages. Alternatively if your looking for an ongoing gift how about an annual subscription to Riptide and Movement magazines.

Speaking of all things annual how about a Calendar? Matt Ryan has two available, one being waves and the other bodyboarding. Micky Smith also has another Calendar on offer this year going eco friendly with recycled papers and vegetable based inks.

Moving pictures more your style? As with previous years there are a bunch of new DVD’s on the market just intime for the festive season. Roam II, Thrash, Joker II and Chicks are all safe bets. If the whole premiere experience is what your looking for then the Ben Player Project is set to go off in January with tickets available online now.

Of course there are a whole heap of Christmas specials going on with all of the specialty stores putting up enticing offers. Hit read more for a full rundown of what’s on offer. Read More »

Riptide #167

Riptide HQ have delivered yet again! Issue #167 boasts 2x World Champion Damien King on the cover of this years inaugural Peer Poll issue. Inside is jam packed with all the usual visual treats as well as the following:-

  • 2008 Peer Poll Results
  • Summer Fashion
  • Aerial Antics - Rob Laurie
  • Tall Tales - Nick Ormerod
  • How to: El Rollo with Tom Smith
  • Win Jake Stone’s Setup

NMD TV / BOOM Ep 2.06 Mitch Rawlins

Mitch Rawlins, 2008 Riptide peer poll winner and now Boom! podcast star. Watch this and you will understand why his peers rated him at the top of his game as the demolishes the Balinese waves with ease.

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