3.30.2008
the tampa pro was recently and the best trick went to adam dyet with a nollie 270 heelflip switch boardslide on the A-frame rail. FUCKED UP!
in other news: last night was the best night of my life thanks to danimal for picking up tickets to the exhibition game. 2008 is our year. wear your blue for opening day tomorrow.
Dodger Fever...Catch it.
Where Eagles Dare, Capt. Mouth, and myself went to the Dodgers game last night at the Coliseum. We joined 115,297 other fans to watch the game while setting a new world attendance record. It was pretty rad. LA Times.
3.29.2008
3.26.2008
Cycle Zombies/Bolsa Death Crew
Came across these videos from some fellow fiends while you tubing bobbers. You may have seen these buds shredding bolsa, your local skate parks, or blastin' around on some gnarly ass triumph bobbers. Basically there the real deal. They've had the same steeze for as long as i can remember (wanna say i met them in like 1999 or 2000), before it was trendy, before rvca, before all that shit. Here's a quick look at some of their talents
Pickle
I have surfed with Tyler in contests the past few years. I found this photo over on Surfy Surfy.
Talk about shreddin'!
Tyler is one of the few kids these days that I actually think is a talented artist. For some reason, everyone is an artist, photographer, cool guy, etc. But check out Tyler's work on his website. Pretty sick.
Art by Tyler Warren
Talk about shreddin'!
Tyler is one of the few kids these days that I actually think is a talented artist. For some reason, everyone is an artist, photographer, cool guy, etc. But check out Tyler's work on his website. Pretty sick.
Art by Tyler Warren
A true american IDOL!!!!!!!
Jamie Lynn is at Vans today... my life is complete...snowboard Legend/God and artistic Genius...
3.24.2008
Drift Magazine
Drift has begun their maiden voyage into the world of printed media. formerly, they were online only, but this month marks their first issue.
They are kind enough to list Surf & Destroy on their blog directory so I would like to extend them a little exposure as well.
They are kind enough to list Surf & Destroy on their blog directory so I would like to extend them a little exposure as well.
I Love Sharks
Check this out! Sightings at San-O, HB, and Santa Monica! I can't wait for shark week. So brutal.
Increased Shark Sightings In SoCal
Spring in on the horizon in Southern California and that can only mean one thing; Time for the annual shark sighting stories to scare the tourists and weekend surfers out of the water.
Just kidding.
But what is becoming a more common report are the sightings and encounters from around the Southern California areas. The following reports are taken directly from www.SharkResearchCommittee.com:
REPORT #2:
Huntington Beach — On March 7, 2008 Thomas Larkin was surfing with two friends. He recounted the following; “I was surfing a 6’6” Avisco (carbon fiber) Surf Prescriptions Bat Tail Quad. I paddled out at Dog Beach near Huntington Cliffs around 7:10 in the morning at a pretty full high tide. Dog Beach is located in a stretch of Huntington City Beach between Seapoint Street and Golden West Street. I was meeting two friends there, Matt Donoghue and Craig Angel. The current was moving around a lot of water, and both of them were on longboards, so about 20 minutes into the surf I was tired of paddling over to them on my shortboard, and was surfing pretty much alone. There were two bodyboarders about 100 yards north of me, and I was almost due west of the ramp walkway. At about 8:00 AM, I caught my best wave of the session, and even though Matt and Craig had already gotten out, I wanted one more. I paddled back out and was sitting in the lineup alone, with the closest surfers about 200 yards south, and the bodyboarders were inside and north. I was waiting for a set for about 5 minutes when I felt a jolt down on the tail of my board, immediately followed by violent bubble cascade, which sunk the board down about another 8 inches (see photograph). I didn’t really get what was going on as quickly as I should have, but as soon as it begun it had ended and I was apparently alone again. A wave popped up, I paddled into it but pearled because of the water in the nose of my board, I quickly got back on and paddled into the whitewater of the next wave and boogie boarded it to the beach where I emptied the board through the apparent bite mark." The diameter of the bite suggests an adult White Shark in excess of 15 feet in length.
-From www.surfingthemag.com
Increased Shark Sightings In SoCal
Spring in on the horizon in Southern California and that can only mean one thing; Time for the annual shark sighting stories to scare the tourists and weekend surfers out of the water.
Just kidding.
But what is becoming a more common report are the sightings and encounters from around the Southern California areas. The following reports are taken directly from www.SharkResearchCommittee.com:
REPORT #2:
Huntington Beach — On March 7, 2008 Thomas Larkin was surfing with two friends. He recounted the following; “I was surfing a 6’6” Avisco (carbon fiber) Surf Prescriptions Bat Tail Quad. I paddled out at Dog Beach near Huntington Cliffs around 7:10 in the morning at a pretty full high tide. Dog Beach is located in a stretch of Huntington City Beach between Seapoint Street and Golden West Street. I was meeting two friends there, Matt Donoghue and Craig Angel. The current was moving around a lot of water, and both of them were on longboards, so about 20 minutes into the surf I was tired of paddling over to them on my shortboard, and was surfing pretty much alone. There were two bodyboarders about 100 yards north of me, and I was almost due west of the ramp walkway. At about 8:00 AM, I caught my best wave of the session, and even though Matt and Craig had already gotten out, I wanted one more. I paddled back out and was sitting in the lineup alone, with the closest surfers about 200 yards south, and the bodyboarders were inside and north. I was waiting for a set for about 5 minutes when I felt a jolt down on the tail of my board, immediately followed by violent bubble cascade, which sunk the board down about another 8 inches (see photograph). I didn’t really get what was going on as quickly as I should have, but as soon as it begun it had ended and I was apparently alone again. A wave popped up, I paddled into it but pearled because of the water in the nose of my board, I quickly got back on and paddled into the whitewater of the next wave and boogie boarded it to the beach where I emptied the board through the apparent bite mark." The diameter of the bite suggests an adult White Shark in excess of 15 feet in length.
-From www.surfingthemag.com
3.23.2008
Bunny on a Stick
I went down to the race to check it out. About 40 people charged it. Here is the start...
3.20.2008
Say Goodnight
Naples News
Stingray kills sunbathing woman on boat in Florida Keys
By Associated Press
Originally published 01:15 p.m., March 20, 2008
Updated 04:16 p.m., March 20, 2008
MARATHON — Officials say a Michigan woman died after a stingray jumped out of the water and struck her in the upper body in the Florida Keys.
Wildlife officials say the spotted eagle ray hit 57-year-old Judy Kay Zagorski of Pigeon, Mich., in the face or neck while she was in a boat with her family Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the death.
Officials say it's not clear whether the animal's barb struck her, or if the impact killed her. It's also not clear how big it was. The incident occurred near Vaca Key in Marathon, located in the Middle Keys of the island chain.
Spotted eagle rays can grow up to 17 feet in length, weigh up to 500 pounds and have a wingspan of up to 10 feet.
They are known to occasionally jump out of the water but are not aggressive and use the venomous tip at the end of their tail as a defense mechanism.
Stingray kills sunbathing woman on boat in Florida Keys
By Associated Press
Originally published 01:15 p.m., March 20, 2008
Updated 04:16 p.m., March 20, 2008
MARATHON — Officials say a Michigan woman died after a stingray jumped out of the water and struck her in the upper body in the Florida Keys.
Wildlife officials say the spotted eagle ray hit 57-year-old Judy Kay Zagorski of Pigeon, Mich., in the face or neck while she was in a boat with her family Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the death.
Officials say it's not clear whether the animal's barb struck her, or if the impact killed her. It's also not clear how big it was. The incident occurred near Vaca Key in Marathon, located in the Middle Keys of the island chain.
Spotted eagle rays can grow up to 17 feet in length, weigh up to 500 pounds and have a wingspan of up to 10 feet.
They are known to occasionally jump out of the water but are not aggressive and use the venomous tip at the end of their tail as a defense mechanism.
3.19.2008
3.18.2008
New Header
This is the new header I just drew up. I borrowed the quote from a Doors song.
I think I am going to get some shirts made. Any takers?
I think I am going to get some shirts made. Any takers?
Sam Brown!
This is a very creative artist that I came upon awhile back. he takes sayings that you give him via email and then he draws what comes to mind. This is poetry at its most pure form. On his site he has a store where you can buy prints, books, shirts, all kinds of things...If you just want to see his drawings you can look through the years of archives, they are amazing...have fun
Sam Brown's Website: Explodingdog.com
3.17.2008
Bat outta' Hell
Only a few more weeks until baseball season is upon us. The Surf and Destroy crew will be at the Dodger's v. Red Sox exhibition game at the Coliseum on the 29'th. Go Blue!
From the Archives
I can't wait for summer to roll around. Daylight savings time and south swells are upon us.
Poo Port last summer on the 5'7" Frodo Frankenstein Bat Tail Quad.
Poo Port last summer on the 5'7" Frodo Frankenstein Bat Tail Quad.
3.16.2008
TJ
This is my good friend TJ. He rides for Harbour Surfboards and Versasurf. He is one of the most talented longboarders I have ever seen.
He's no one-trick pony either. He rides it all and shreds it all as well.
Here he is at Scumington.
He's no one-trick pony either. He rides it all and shreds it all as well.
Here he is at Scumington.
3.13.2008
5'5" Phantom of the Agua
Stopped by EC's last night to pick up a new shred sled for my brother. 5'5" Phantom of the Agua. It is a blend between a traditional twin keel and a modern quad.
Full steam ahead!
EC Surfboards
Full steam ahead!
EC Surfboards
3.12.2008
3.11.2008
Any of you fixed gear or single speed fools out there. Race day is rapidly approaching. $10 entry fee (goes to the WWF, not wrestling, The World Wildlife Foundation).
Prizes for top 5 finishers in Men, Women, and 2 man team divisions.
10am at Mother's Beach in Long Beach on Easter Sunday.
Be there! Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!
Prizes for top 5 finishers in Men, Women, and 2 man team divisions.
10am at Mother's Beach in Long Beach on Easter Sunday.
Be there! Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!
3.10.2008
3.08.2008
Shred Sesh
Nothing to write home about, but it sure was a beautiful day. I rode the 10'6" and got my slide on.
3.07.2008
3.06.2008
Need some cheese?
This is technically surf related. Remember 'In God's Hands' when the guy gets malaria and freaks out? Then his mentor drowns himself out of shame. Then Shane Dorian gets philosophical...
Catch malaria — and get $4,000 for it
Volunteers would be bitten by infected mosquitoes in vaccine study
The Associated Press
updated 5:24 p.m. PT, Wed., March. 5, 2008
SEATTLE - The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute will pay volunteers as much as $4,000 to be bitten by mosquitoes infected with malaria.
Scientists say no lives are in danger because the volunteers can be cured. The institute is testing which vaccines work fastest.
The head of the program, Dr. Patrick Duffy, said volunteers will spend several nights under medical supervision in a hotel.
All of the human trials will be reviewed for safety by the Food and Drug Administration.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23490612/
Catch malaria — and get $4,000 for it
Volunteers would be bitten by infected mosquitoes in vaccine study
The Associated Press
updated 5:24 p.m. PT, Wed., March. 5, 2008
SEATTLE - The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute will pay volunteers as much as $4,000 to be bitten by mosquitoes infected with malaria.
Scientists say no lives are in danger because the volunteers can be cured. The institute is testing which vaccines work fastest.
The head of the program, Dr. Patrick Duffy, said volunteers will spend several nights under medical supervision in a hotel.
All of the human trials will be reviewed for safety by the Food and Drug Administration.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23490612/
3.05.2008
fellow fiend
I have said it before and I am going to say it again.
Go check out my buddy Kyle's blog. He never ceases to amaze me with his photography and overall shenanigans. Simply radical.
Go check out my buddy Kyle's blog. He never ceases to amaze me with his photography and overall shenanigans. Simply radical.
3.04.2008
Tahoe Cup Slopestyle Highlights
Here is the edit i did at the slopestyle event. Everyone was throwing their bodies into a vortex of spinning trickery!
Tahoe Cup Rail Jam Highlights
I made this after the first night at the VANS TAHOE CUP last weekend...everyone was ripping check it out!
Bike There
Some folks are passing around this petition to Google to add a "bike there" option on google maps. Sounds like a good idea.
Online Petition
I am #10348.
Online Petition
I am #10348.
3.03.2008
Ankle
I did an unplanned front flip at Mountain High on Saturday. Tweaked my ankle, now I am missing out on this...
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