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Barron Flex™ Makes the News

Submitted by MD on Mon, 08/04/2013 - 8:52am

Word of our new patented flex surfboard has made it to the media, and last week we had an interview with the press. Its a really exciting time for us, and its great to have some local support too. This is truly new technology for surfing, and we cant wait to tell you more soon.

In the meantime check out Michael Berry's Press article on Stuff.co.nz by clicking here

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Jay Quin 5th at Margaret River Pro

Submitted by MD on Wed, 27/03/2013 - 9:01pm

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Jay Quin with one of his waves to get into the final

Our kiwi shredder, put together a the biggest two-wave heat-total of the day to get into the quarters of the Drug Aware Pro and an equal 5th for the competition. Quin who had recently retired from competing full time to start a family seems to be in career best form.. and was unlucky to loose to WCT top surfer Josh Kerr in the Quarters. Go kiwi!!

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Space Invaders Digital Stick

Submitted by MD on Fri, 22/03/2013 - 2:11pm

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barron fush Space Invaders Digital Stick

Check out this blast from the past.. a kick as Space Invaders Fush custom spray done for Adam, with popping blue and pink.Needless to say hes super stoked, and we'll have another blog soon with the back stage workings of making a spray like this. If you want a spray on your new barron stick be sure to ask :)

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Slater the King of Kirra

Submitted by MD on Thu, 14/03/2013 - 1:21pm

The Quiky Pro Gold Coast, produced some isane barrells and performances from the worlds top WCT surfers. In Idealic conditions of clean 4-5ft waves, the finals showcased Kirra back to its best. Kelly pulled out the standout wave of the final with a deep long barrel, then a ridiculous huge full-velocity forehand gaff, which left the wave destroyed.. incredable!! Parko and Fanning were both showing the goods early season too so cant wait for the next stop Bells Beach.. Bring in on!

Get your hands on a Hansen for a song

Submitted by MD on Thu, 07/03/2013 - 10:35pm

If you want a great deal on a fast fish this is it! Hand shaped here in the Barron Surfboards factory by Gordon Hansen.

"Gordon Hansen is an accomplished master shaper. At age 50, Gordon remains fit by surfing, and he remains competent through shaping surfboards by hand. Hansen was born in Hawaii and raised in Kailua on the island of Oahu. He has been surfing since 1970 and shaping since 1980. Some of his favorite surf spots include Padang, G-Land, North Beach in Kailua and several secret spots.

Aotearoa Surf Festival in Chch April 17th

Submitted by MD on Mon, 25/02/2013 - 9:20pm

We are stoked to be supporting this celebration of surf cinema and the art of wave riding in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The O'Neill Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is the first dedicated surf film competition in New Zealand and will run in true kiwi style, taking a curated selection of international surf feature films, documentaries and short films on a summer roadtrip to coastal towns celebrating the best of surf culture, surf cinema and our connection with the environment.

Ricardo Christie 3rd at Breaka Burleigh Pro

Submitted by MD on Mon, 11/02/2013 - 6:20pm

Ricardo Christie was a standout at the event racing into the Semi Finals of The Breaka Burleigh Pro, ending up finishing the event in equal third place. Despite his blistering form throughout the early rounds of the event, Christie was unable to replicate the same high scores he'd found earlier in the event, while surfing against Adam Melling in the first Semifinal who had a 18+ score in the semi..

Breaka Burleigh Pro Men's Final

John John 3x Volcom Pipe Pro Champ!

Submitted by MD on Mon, 04/02/2013 - 5:33pm

Everyone knows young Mr Florence is an absolute charger in the big stuff, especially Hawaii and hes proved it once again! For a lot of people this event just snuck under the radar, but for those pipe frothers like us, the footage from this years Volcom pro was amazing. With a four man heat format, it makes for some good old husslin, and rampant wave action. Be sure to check out the footage...
www.volcompipepro.com

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Garrett McNamara Rides Huge Portugal Beast

Submitted by MD on Thu, 31/01/2013 - 1:23pm

U.S. surfer Garrett McNamara rides a wave at Praia do Norte beach in Nazaré, Por

The stunning foreground of a Portugal Lighthouse, frames a 100-foot monster off the coast of Nazaré, Portugal with Garrett McNamara riding the beast. Reports claim it as 100ft, and all that remains now is for Guinness to certify it as a world record. Amazing.. check out the footage, the waves are sooo gnar, and see the jetski wipeout.. heavy! Good on you Garrett you Legend!

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Taylors Afternoon Session

Submitted by MD on Thu, 06/12/2012 - 6:01pm

Good to see some swell in town, Christchurch in general has had a bit of a drought when it comes to swell, but every man, his dog and his budgy smugglers were out at Taylors Mistake yesterday. Heres the view at dusk, still some waves for the keeno's.. hopefully theres more on the way.

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