The Real Surf

Thursday, 16 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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Chippa Wilson begun to speak about it, and BOOM, that’s it, ESPN, the famous channel which organizes the X-Games launched: “The Real Surf”. That’s it, the surfing is in the X-Games, but it’s not a traditional surfing competition, but a video competition. Eight professional surfers were invited to produce a video of 1 minute in length and were judged by a jury stemming from the surf industry .

So it’s through the video competition “The Real Surf”, that some of the great stars of the surf are going head to head, as their Internet audience decides on the winners!

Gabriel Médina, the winner of the competition, filmed the best sequence with his progressive style and beat Kelly Slater, Chippa Wilson, Dion Agius, Josh Kerr, Jordy Smith, Matt Meola and Albee Layer. Gabriel walked away with a $50.000 check and a golden medal from the X-Games.

If you want to know more about The Real Surf: http://xgames.espn.go.com/surfing/\

Check out Gabriel’s winning vid here:

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THE COLD, CRUSHING HANDS OF IRELAND

Sunday, 21 April 2013 Posted by Stab

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Ireland is like Hawaii if Hawaii was freezing cold and black. Y’wanna know something about ominous settings? Punch play above. These are men with hair on their chests. Watch out for the carnage at 2:45, being a flipped PWC.

It’s rare that we find a surfing video that scares us. This is wildly insane.

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Dare Yourself with Roxy!

Wednesday, 6 March 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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With the Roxy Pro happening here in our backyard, we thought we’d give Roxy some love! We’re in love with their Pinterest page and with their most recent campaign: #DAREYOURSELF. Take a look at some of the inspiring shots from Roxy, encompassing the feeling of going out on a limb, living every day to the fullest, and daring yourself to go above and beyond!

ASP World Longboard Champ & ROXY team rider Kelia Moniz

ROXY team rider & professional longboarder Kassia Meador

Some of our favourite Roxy accessories…

1. Roxy Big Time Sunglasses – Tort Green. 2. Roxy Dutchess Watch – Tort. 3. Roxy Tango Frenzy Thong – Floral.

Keeping you looking gorgeous in the water…

1. Roxy Tropic Tango Bandeau – True Black. 2. Roxy 2mm Cross Back Short John – Blue. 3. Roxy Syncro 3×2 GBS LS Back Zip Steamer – Purple.

Dress to impress…

1. Roxy Neon Nomad Sweater – Acid Yellow. 2. Roxy Pro Tank – True Black. 3. Roxy Ceduna Pant – Open Ocean.

Shop all Roxy here.

Watch the Roxy Pro live here!

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Mick Fanning

Sunday, 3 March 2013 Posted by Stab

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Here’s some of the freesurfing that Mick Fanning got done last year in France, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia and more. Lots of barrels and lots of power make for a real enjoyable three minutes.

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Brand Feature: Rhythm.

Thursday, 7 February 2013 Posted by Dajana

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The Rhythm label is one that’s pretty close to our hearts here at SurfStitch, mainly because they literally live right around the corner from us in Burleigh on the Gold Coast. They also have a hot young design team who also happen to be brother and sister, they are avid supporters of local music and artistic talent and they consistently bring out pieces that are perfect for coastal kids who like to look good but don’t take themselves too seriously.

Their Summer range was all about on trend patterning, basic block colours and relaxed, flattering fits and the price range… ridiculously affordable. The best part is, I’ve seen what they have install for us for Winter 2013 and it’s even better!

Not that they need to much help on the promo side, Rhythm have a large base of talented friends in the photography, modelling, editorial, styling and surfing world who don’t mind giving the brand a push…But what the hell, here’s one more! Check out the brands website here and shop their range right here on SurfStitch.

The Drum Dress in Citrus. Find it here.

Scallop Playsuit in Burnt Orange. Find it here.

The Jess Dress in Sea. Find it here.

NPJ Hex Boardshort in Red. Find them here.

Botanical Tee in White. Find it here.

My Singlet in Charcoal. Find it here.

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Dane Zaun, Los Angeles

Wednesday, 6 February 2013 Posted by Stab

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Dane Zaun is a goofyfooter who does great frontside airs. Recently, he launched his site (www.danezaun.com), and this clip, right here, is the housewarming party. Shot around LA in very fun waves, and cut to Night Swim by Frankie Rose, it’s good, yes? There is more coming soon from Mr. Zaun’s site, so keep an eye on it.

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Nat Young, ‘A bit behind’ in California

Friday, 18 January 2013 Posted by Stab

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A bit behind’, meaning, we guess, that much of this footage shows Nat Young with a swoosh on his beak, though he was one of Hurley’s recent acquisitions. Kid’s on tour this year and, watching this, it ain’t hard to see why. Unofficial prince of Santa Cruz, and mostly The Lane, without a doubt.

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JOSH KERR AND CHIPPA WILSON, MEXICO

Thursday, 17 January 2013 Posted by Stab

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In the grey of Mexico, way down south, Josh Kerr and Chippa Wilson found a little magic. Tow-ins, sure, but fun as can be. And that combo at 0:35 is the reason why Chippa should not, will not, cannot be without a sponsor for much longer (he lost his nose sticker when Analog retracted from surfing). Luckily, he’s still getting some support from companies like Arnette, who gifted you this video.

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Lately on Instagram.

Wednesday, 9 January 2013 Posted by Nina

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Instagram is still all the rage in our books here at SurfStitch and we can’t get enough! What could be better than a stream of endless photos, using it to get your friends jealous of your amazing summer holiday, following your favourite celebs or purely just getting a glimpse into other peoples little perks and wonders in life? Below is how SurfStitch have been enjoying the summer so far documented throughout Instagram. Follow us here to keep up to date on our favourite joys in life.

There’s no better way to start your morning than with some inspiring quotes to get you geared up, out of bed and ready for the day.

Oh the glamorous life, being surrounded by models is a hard gig for our photography team! Below are the stunning 2 Chillies models and the team getting ready for the Summer 2Chillies promotions.

I think you would have gathered by now that we are a bunch of jokers here at SurfStitch (or at least we think we are!) here is some more office fun with endless birthdays and dress ups! Just you’re average day in the office…

Clothes, clothes, clothes: we can’t get enough of them! Sorry, bank account! Here are our favourite new arrivals, summer essentials, this Roxy bikini, denim shorts and a sleek suit made up of RVCA and Assembly.

Nothing beats a bit of down time when you have no plans and no place to be. Riding around your beach cruiser and watching the Single Fin comp at Burleigh is as tough as the day gets.

Look, love, follow @SurfStitch and share the good times.

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Gems of a Gold Coast Summer

Friday, 4 January 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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It’s 30 degrees, the sun’s shining bright, your favourite summer tracks are blaring and your boardies or bikini were the first thing you put on this morning without even thinking about it. It’s summer, and what else are you gonna do except go to the beach! Whether we stay on the coast, or go for a bit of a drive, there are always beautiful spots that we can find to spend our day, either lying on the beach, going for a swim, a surf, or a paddle.

We call it home, but some of us also call it paradise, for we’re lucky enough to have a beautiful golden coastline, with an incredible ocean and many sunny months. This isn’t to say that we don’t enjoy a venture to other parts of our beautiful country – however for a last minute Sunday trip, we can enjoy our own backyards. We show you some of our favourite spots, from two minutes to an hour from home!

The Broadwater

Wave-less and still, the broadwater offers an excellent jet-skiing, water-skiing, tubing and boating arena. The shore is relatively narrow, but shouldn’t be discounted for the Sunday arvo lunch and swimming spot – particularly at its’ Southernmost point towards the Spit.

Burleigh Beach

For the SurfStitch HQ, this is home. Sitting within kilometres of the Coast’s greatest surfing spots, Burleigh Beach is at the South end of the Gold Coast, and is one of our favourites! Positioned next to James Street, which hosts boutique shopping, cafes and restaurants, and of course the infamous Burleigh Fruit Shop juices, the beach has everything you need for a relaxed day out! With the Burleigh Hill overlooking the beach, it’s even the perfect spot for a walk or a bike ride after a hot day on the sand.

The Seaway and The Spit

Loved by surfers, fishermen, snorkelers and locals alike, the Seaway and The Spit are iconic Gold Coast spots boasting beauty, heritage and pride. Snorkel in the Seaway to see tropical fish, or enjoy wakeboarding or jetskiing in the ocean channel. Enjoy the surf at The Spit, enjoy a walk with your pup on the dog-friendly beach, or walk down the pier to feel like you’re standing in the middle of the ocean!

Surfers Paradise

More of a hit with tourists, with plenty of attractions to keep you busy and with a wild nightlife, Surfers Paradise is the Gold Coast’s most famous spot and is always busy! There are plenty of great places on the beach front to grab fish and chips on a more relaxed day for those who like to take it easy.

For those who don’t mind travelling a little further…

Kinsgcliff, Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay (NSW)

An hour or two away from the Gold Coast, these are smaller, more homely towns flanked by a beautiful coastline and kind locals. Your day feels like a little getaway and it’s so close you don’t even have to pay for accommodation Take a day trip or even camp and enjoy the fantastic scenery.