Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A day with Blisss Mag
The other day we stopped by Blisss Mag to show Nick K (the head hancho) our new boardshort technology we'll be showing at ASR next month. He was tripping on "the Matador" zip-in and zip-out lycra boardie and wanted to know if we had an extra pair, but unfortunately all we had was our sample. Nick will be reviewing it in next months Blisss so keep an eye out!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Factor 54 announces Sales Rep line-up
Jeff Deffenbaugh :
photo Joe Foster
FACTOR 54 ANNOUNCES SALES REP LINE-UP
20 July, 2010 : - - Costa Mesa, Calif.--Action sports brand Factor 54 (F54) today announced its roster of outside sales representatives. The statement follows the Company's report of a multi-year manufacturing and distribution licensing deal with Advance Sports last April.
“We searched the States for talented professionals with track records of great retailer support and who are also expert in the business and promotion of skate and surf,” says Todd Miller, F54 founder and CEO. “I couldn't be happier with the incredible talent we've recruited.”
Anchoring sales in Southern California is Jeff Deffenbaugh, action sports industry icon; former Top-44 Association of Surfing Professional (ASP) surfer; and 3-time president of the Huntington Beach Surf Series. Handling Ariz. and N.M. is Troy Wallace, a long-time action sports rep who has now added F54 to an already powerful line-up.
Jason Fowler was appointed to Va., N.C., S.C., Ga., Ala. and Tenn., where he will add F54's fall line of printables, board shorts, wovens, knits, hats and accessories to his current duties with Given Skateboards and Switchboard Inc. Rounding-off the roster is Sam Saslow, holding the reins in Colo., Utah and Wyo., along with his current roster of brands.
“Our fall production samples are rolling-in, they look insane, and our guys in the field will be armed over the next couple weeks with what we believe will be some of the most innovative and exciting product in the market, especially with our board shorts and printables,” says Miller.
For more information about F54, log-on at www.f54clothing.com.
For sales inquiries, call 760-734-1111, x. 107; or e-mail ed@f54clothing.com.
F54 is exhibiting at ASR in San Diego, Aug. 13 to 15, Booth #1203.
ABOUT FACTOR 54: Factor54 (F54) was founded in 2004 in Newport Beach, Calif., by former Association of Surfing Professionals Top-44 Surfer Todd Miller. The brand’s vision at inception was to promote the sport and progressive spirit of skateboarding and surfing, emphasizing innovation in the ranks of its athletes and underscoring the Company's values with authenticity in fashion.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Moving the surf industry forward one boardie at a time...
Moving the surf industry forward one boardie at a time...
6.27 Minutes With Bobby Okvist
Okay, so after trying and trying to pin him down, we did. Next will be an interview of Zach, another Newps ripper who rushes Wedge as well rips all over. So without further waiting here it is:
Real quick Bobby, what have you been up to ?
Surfing Wedge, Lowers a bunch, Newport And some other places. Aside from that not much, oh yeah working to at Jacks. At night, going to parties, or mostly I am to tired, so hang out with my girlfriend, go to sleep and get ready for next day.
6.25 Minutes With Bobby Okvist1) T or A ?
A for sure.
2) Last shitty session ?
Lowers, high tide bullshit. Defiantly not worth the walk.
3) So tell me, how do you surf so good when you live in Barstow ?
Waste way to much money on gas, but that is part of the game.
4) When not surfing, Bobby is doing what ..........?
Working, chilling, and hanging with my girlfriend.
5) Last thing you asked your Ouija Board ?
My name, I did it with Jake.
6) What did it tell you and did it scare the shit out of you ?
Can't remember, but I know it was not my name. So no it did not scare the shit out of me, it was lame.
7) Do you like the movie Rambo ?
No clue, WTF is it ? What kind of questions are these ? Rambo WTF ??
8) Any big plans this summer ?
No none at all, welll Wedge Wedge Wedge !!
9) Has the Wedge been calling your name, or not big enough yet ?
Little of both, not huge, but last swell was pretty solid.
10) Favorite World Cup Soccer team ?
Have no clue, don't follow soccer. Again, WTF kind of questions are these ?
11) How is the new movie about you coming along, are you happy with the footage, or is the video guy a tool ?
Not enough footage yet, got to get more. ( Hint Hint !! ) Working on it, but it is looking pretty good so far. Yeah and the guy is kinda a kook, but he is alright.
12 ) Favorite move ?
Hangover
13 ) Not surfing, on the females ?
I have a girlfriend
14) Favorite food ?
Moms chili
15) Any last words for your fans or the groms ?
Yeah, don't snake me.
16) Tell us about that video of you and that Wedge wave, what happened ?
Oh yeah, I knew that question was a coming. I think it was like my second wave, I saw it coming in and asked that sponger next to me if he was on it. He said no no go go !!! Well after everybody who was on beach and in water yelling and screaming go go !! And you where there I know videoing, so shit, had to go. And I am not one to let a wave like that go by, so I went. I scratched and scratched to get into it. Right before I got to my feet, it jacked up. By the time I got to my feet, I knew I was screwed. So I jumped off my board. If you watch it in slow mo I fell right into the trough. It is funny, watching it in slow mo, that is how it felt, like I was falling forever in slow motion. So it actually pushed me through the back, thats why I popped up laughing. It did actually knock the wind out of me. So yeah, thats what happened.
17) Well that is one hell of a wave, big balls and big respect !!
Thanks!!
Questions and video clips by : Lippy
Pictures by : Ben Ginsberg, Driftwood Photography Studio
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Friday, July 9, 2010
Shit that is coming !!
There has been a lot a lot of action in Newps with south swells. There will be more stuff coming up such as : pics and videos of Jesse Johnson, Zach Portayus at Wedge and various other spots. Same with Jordan Desguin. There will be interviews with some of the team riders. We will also be putting on F54 BBQ's and summer parties. So just keep checking back on the blog. Enjoy life, and go for a surf or skate, or both.
More Of Bob "O" at Wedge, We call it, " Got Sack Video ? "
Yeah pics look cool, but video do it way more justice. Currently he is bouncing between Lowers, Wedge, 54th, and secret spots around Orange and San Diego County. When we can pin him down, there will be an interview with him, and you are going to want to read it, he has been up to a lot. So without wasting anymore time here is a short clip of The Wedge. Enjoy
Bobby O charging the Wedge on the 4th!
Bobby Okvist has been on quite the roll lately from winning contests in 1 foot waves to charging 10 foot mackers at the Wedge! He is starting to become a fixture at the Wedge in 10 plus surf and his place is well earned in the lineup! If you never witnessed the Wedge break you need to see it to believe the raw power of the place! Right on Bobby keep it up!
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/solid-
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
2 mins with F54 skate team member Jesse Thompson
How old are you? I am 15 years old.
2)What is your favorite
skate video? I woud have to say, either Fallens ride the sky or A...happy medium (Or the dans promo!)
3)If you had to choose to eat at one restaurant, what would it be? In-n-out all the way!
4)Favorite shoe company? Adidas!
5)Favorite skater? Guy Mariano.
6)How long have you been skateboarding? Almost 4 years.
7)What are you afraid of? NOTHING! Im fearless! I'm kidding, im terrified of Heights!
8)Favorite board you have skated? Freeskateboardingcom. size 8!
9)Did you play a sport as a young child? Kinda, I was in a bowling league for about 2 or 3 years.
10) Do you have a twitter? Why, yes I do, Thompsonjesse is my username!
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