NEWS OCTOBER 2007

27/10/07


"Two trips to the one destination that are the antithesis of each another. A dreamy boat ride through the Mentawais awaited one lucky group, the others spent a week holed up in the jungle waiting for a promised swell to hit a fabled reef.

"Ryan Hardy spoke to us about adjusting to his new life living with a mental illness. He's gone through some dark times of late but is coming through and has his sights set on a return to competitive action on next year's World Tour.

"Another man who has watched things from afar this year is multiple world champ Guilherme Tamega. After more than a dozen consecutive years on tour the Brazilian took a year off to refresh and recharge, looking to take his place alongside Hardy and the world's best for next year's tour.

"We've got a bad ass Mexican Gang shot, one of our youngest ever Noise profiles and plenty of hot shots to drool over."

Movement Issue 20 on sale now!
Head over here if you wanna have a sniff at the teaser.

25/10/07

If you happen to be on the Gold Coast or lurking around Northern New South Wales this weekend, you have absolutely no excuse to be bored.

Firstly, Bodyboarders Surf Co. will be celebrating the official opening of the Gold Coast store on Saturday, October 27 at 2.00 pm.

There will be thousands of dollars worth of giveaways, free food, and a chance to score an autograph from UNITE. Team Riders Damian King, Michael Novy, and Nick Ormerod as well as Dave Winchester, Ryan Hardy, Ben Player and many more!

If that wasn't enough, BSC are offering 20% off all purchases in store, all weekend long!

Manta and 4Play have also decided to join the party up north this coming weekend.

Want to meet UNITE. Team Riders Damian King and Tom Smith along with Dallas Singer, Tyge Richardson, Ryan Mattick and Jason Hazle? Well, get your ass down to the following stores this Saturday and Sunday. Not only will you walk away with your favourite Manta and 4Play riders autograph, but you could walk out the door with a free board!

Inverted Bodyboard Specialists
Byron Bay, NSW
10.00 am Saturday, October 27

Bodyboarders Surf Co. Coolangatta, QLD
2.00 pm Saturday, October 27

Eppo's Bodyboardshop
Burleigh Heads, QLD
10.00 am Sunday, October 28

20/10/07

Bodyboarders Surf Co. opened the doors of its new Gold Coast store a couple of weeks back. Now, BSC is very excited to announce the latest signings to their already stellar team of Bodyboarding allstars. The Gold Coast’s Simon Ormerod, Matt Lackey and UNITE. Team Rider Nick Ormerod join the likes of Dave Winchester, Chris James and Harry Dixon onboard a family whose life spans almost a decade.

"Nick Ormerod has been one of bodyboarding’s golden boys for a long time now. Probably about the same length of time since he last had a haircut. While they may prohibit him from nailing any job interviews, the flowing blonde locks of this youngster can’t disguise his passion for bodyboarding and the natural talent that runs thick in his veins. Nick has tested his metal all over the globe and come up trumps on each and every occasion. With outstanding media coverage, comp results and the respect of his peers and friends, the only way for Nick is up!"

While we're on the topic of sponsorshit, we probably should mention Michael Novy recently signed with new kid on the block, Agent18 Wetsuits.

Last minute filming for There's No I finished up in the Philippines this week. "I reckon after this trip the movie will be pretty damn good", Novy claims. "Before we might have been a little bit short but we got a good 15 mintues of footage over there. I surfed for 10 hours one day", he laughed. Once the pin was pulled on filming for the project, he quickly jumped on a plane bound for China to visit family.

While on Cloud Nine in the Philippines, Novy and co. labelled Mitch Woodland "The Reef Chief". "He kept hitting it and getting cut up", joked Novy.

The new Parkway Drive album Horizons has debuted at #6 on the ARIA chart, #1 on the Australian Artist chart and # 1 on the Independent charts! Not bad for five ordinary lads from Byron Bay.

To coincide with the release of Horizons, the band hit the road for what was their first Australian Tour this year, resulting in all shows on the tour selling out. The Horizons Tour wraps up this weekend.

Following the Tour, Winston will head back home to the Far North Coast, NSW before the band returns to Europe as part of the "Never Say Die" Tour along with Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats, The Warriors and This Is Hell in November.

Click here to view the new PWD Film Clip for the track, Bonyards.

Not only are the Waldron Bros. putting on a massive premiere and after party to celebrate the release of There's No I, but they are also offering you the chance to win a signed copy of the DVD!

To enter chuck the There’s No I premiere poster on your MySpace profile. Post it in your “About Me” and leave it there until 3rd November. Then email your MySpace URL to info@waldronbros.com or post a MySpace comment with the title "TNI MySpace Comp" on the Waldron Bros. profile.

There are two packs to be won which include products from the sponsors and a copy of There's No I signed by all the riders and the Waldron Bros. Entries close 12.00 am 25th October. Winners will be contacted through MySpace and announced over at waldronbros.com on 5th November.

You can find the code for Premiere Poster here. Good luck!

11/10/07

Novy and Mitch Woodland are currently chasing the infamous Cloud Nine airbowl in the Philippines.

They are on a last minute filming mission for "There's No I" along with Alex Bunting and Dallas Singer.

The crew have been in paradise since the beginning of October and have a week left of their stay. By all reports they have already scored what they set out for.

"We had some really good waves at Cloud Nine. For the majority of the six hours we surfed it the other day it was just the four of us out there", claims Mitch. "It was paradise!"

"I got cut up", he laughed. "Not heaps bad, just enough to hurt when you jam the lime in the cuts."

"Looks like there is another swell coming and we're all amped. Everyone is surfing real good and got some good footage so far."

"There's No I" will premiere in early November. Secure your ticket now for your chance to meet the stars of the film - Michael Novy, Dallas Singer, Alex Bunting, Dave Winchester, Ryan Hardy and Special Guest Mitch Woodland - and score some free giveaways.

Check out the Premiere details below and see Waldronbros.com for more information.

"There's No I" World Premiere
Saturday 3rd November
The Entrance Cinemas, Central Coast, NSW
7pm Start
Tickets $10. Includes free entry to the after party at Key Largo Nightclub, Terrigal.

02/10/07
What’s that old saying, “better late than never”? Well, the UNITE. Spring / Summer 08 line is finally here and that ancient proverb has never been more relevant!

The brand new collection features Tee Shirts, Stripe Tee Shirts, Board Shorts, Jeans, Rash Shirts, FlexFit™ Caps, as well as other cool stuff that you have come to expect from us.

The Spring / Summer 08 collection will be available at all authorised UNITE. Dealers across Australia this October!

Click here to check out the range or download the complete Spring / Summer 08 Catalogue [1.4MB PDF].

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