Kei's new 2011 HPSB model "Da One"

The new "Da One" is a new high performance shortie designed for good shaped head high to overhead reelers. Domed deck with tapered boxy rails with low pressure areas or "hinges" in the nose and tail areas. Full single concave to subtle vee behind trailing fin.

Jess's custom Winged Skate

Another victory for Rachel!

Photos Mike Balzer

More good news from team Tominaga from this last weekend South Bay Boardriders Contest. Rachel Tominaga rode the Grovelor II to win the Jr's Girls division. Rachel did double duty and competed in the Opens Womens division and was awarded 2nd place. Great results guys! Stoked! Go Rach!

Word from Karen, Rachel's mom is she's thinking about competing in the longboard division also. Hmm…. I wonder what type of longboard would be ideal?..

Read more from Easy Reader; South Bay Surfriders Contest at 26th St Manhatttan Beach sponsored by Pier Surf Hermosa Beach

CONTEST RESULTS
Open, men: Matt, Pagan, Derek Brewer, Kent Nishiya, Jamie Meistrell, Richard Silva, Eddie Lester. Boys, (14, &, under): Noah Collins, Sam Dunbar, Dylan Hyman, Henry Shea, Cody Stamis, Dillon Ragone. Open, Longboard (all, ages): Dave Shaeffer, Gus McConnell, Steve Compas, Jiro Ikeda, Bren, Bland, Evan Wagonan. Junior Girls (18, &, Under): Rachel, Tominaga, Ailiden Shelden, Filipp, Farrera, Juliett Ulrich. Open, Womens: Natalie Anzivino, Rachel Tominaga, Laurie Armer, Filippa Ferrara, Sarah Foley, Diana Mausser. Groms (12 and under): Kyle Beatty, Ron Sannes, Ryan Ulrich, Cole Warner, Clay Norian, Pat Komick. Masters, (40 – 49): Ted Robinson, Chris Frohoff, Scott Johnson, Ty Cukr, Jeff Jones, Jeff Bellandi. Junior Boys, (18 and under): Kent Nishia, David Slay, Angel, Luhrsen, Conner Beatty, Tucker Oshia, Noah Collins. Micro-Groms, (9 and under): Kieren Walls, Sam Collins, Noah Steinmetz, Ethan Ward, Sebastian Kuhr, Luke Snyder. Legends (50-plus): Scott Daley, Mike Purpus, Derek Levy, Tom Horton, Kevin Cody, Chris, Moseley.

Stuarts custom Dyna-Egg

Nates custom Dyna-Egg

Albert's custom Dyna-Glyde

Congrats to Rachel Tominaga!

Reports from Team Tominaga from this last weekends round of competitions were great news. On Saturday Rachel won the NSSA Jrs Competitions at Goldenwest in Huntington Beach on her new Grovelor II. This placed her in 1st Place overall in the series. The championship contest for this series is April 9th at the Huntington Beach Pier.

On Sunday Rachel also made the finals in the WSA Morro Bay Girls Division 14 and under with a 5th place finish on the Grovelor II. Stoked! GO Team Tominaga! :)

Preview of Jess's custom Winged Skate Twinner

Civic Couch So Bay Surf Culture Feb-March Issue

Civic Couch features articles covering Matt Pagan, Kent Nishiya, E.T. Surf Shop and the South Bay Surf Series. Photo's include: Alex Gray, Holly Beck, Dane and Kelly Zaun, Anthony Walsh, Chris Wells, Jaime Meistrell and more.

Civic Couch So Bay Surf Culture Feb-March Issue

Stoked! Great job guys!

Preview of Stuart's custom Dyna Egg with T-Band stringer

Preview of Albert's custom Dyna-Glyde

Preview of Nate's custom Dyna-Egg

South Bay Boardriders Contest #2 Sponsored by Body Glove

This last weekend was the second contest in a series of 5 held by the South Bay Boardriders Contest Sponsored by Body Glove held at El Porto. It was great to see some old time faces from the past. Good times!

A couple shout outs and congrats to Becca Rosen (2nd) and Rachel Tominaga (3rd) riding custom Oak Foils in the Women’s Open Division. Competing in two divisions Rachel also made the finals of the 18 and under and was awarded 3rd place. Also Chris Wells did well by advancing through a few heats into repo charge in the Men’s Open division.

The line-up was a tricky one as I watched alot of veterans make the same mistake by lining up in wrong area. All in all despite the forecast the morning started out sunny and clear, ultimately the rains came later in the day but the contest ended on a good note.

Check out Easy Reader News: South Bay Boardriders Contest at El Porto

The next contest will be March 12 sponsored by Pier Surf and held at 26st Manhattan Beach (changed from Hermosa Pier). Subsequent contests are set for April 16 at 45th Street in Manhattan, sponsored by Surf Concepts; and May 21 at the Manhattan Pier, sponsored by Spyder Surf.

UPDATE;
Dear competitors contest #3, Pier Surf at 26th Street Manhattan Beach is fast approaching on MARCH 12th. To clear up any confusion the location is at 26th Street in Manhattan Beach. We could not get a permit with Hermosa Beach as this is the same day as the St. Patrick's parade. Waves should be better at 26th street so we are stoked with this location. Hope to see you at the contest and thanks for entering in the past.

Thanks,

Mike Balzer
President, South Bay Boardriders Club
For more information visit SouthBayBoardriders.com.

South Bay Boardriders First Contest

The inaugural South Bay Surf Series contest was held on Jan 15th at 26th St in MB sponsored by ET Surf. Great turn out with some fun waves to be had by all.

Special shout outs to these competitors riding custom Oak Foils shapes;

Congrats to Chris Wells taking the top honor in the Open Men’s division. Chris also competed in the Senior Men’s taking 3rd place.

Competing in the Womens Open, Becca Rosen awarded 2nd and Rachel Tominaga 3rd .

Great Job! Stoked to see amateur competition again in the So Bay, it's been along time coming.

Easy Reader "South Bay Surf Series"

Civic Couch South Bay Surf Issue 1

I had an opportunity to do an informal shapers Q and A with Brad Jabcobson for the inauguaral Civic Couch South Bay Surf Issue. Killer shots from the local photographers and the So Bay heavy hitters ripping this winters swells. Check out:

Civic Couch South Bay Surf Culture 1st Issue

Jim the Pragmatical Son XL-HPS Futures 5-fin convertible

Or is it "Prodigal Son"? ;)

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