Join Ryan Callinan, Joel Parkinson, Laura Enever, Jai Glindeman, Micah Margieson, Dylan Longbottom and Lennix Smith and relive the adventure, as they strike mission to one of Australia’s most iconic coastlines.
“Those unpredictable or those last minute trips where you get up super early and you’ve got the plan to just throw the swag in the car and see where you end up, they’re the most exciting ones.” - Ryan Callinan
This is, Down South.
Surf and snow leader, Quiksilver, is proud to announce that it will be the presenting sponsor for both the men’s and women’s Championship Tour event the Corona Open Mexico presented by Quiksilver, scheduled July 2021.
Organised by the World Surf League, the event will be hosted at Bara Point, Mexico. The competition will see the biggest names in surfing compete, riding waves at the perfect right-hand point break Barra de la Cruz. The long peeling sandbar was made famous in 2006 - the last time the world’s best surfers gathered here to compete. It is viewed as one of the most iconic locations in the world, located on the edge of the Sierra Madre in Oaxaca, South Mexico.
In addition to the world tour event, Quiksilver will use the location to host the “Iconic for a Reason” Expression Session, the worlds best surfing on some of the most iconic surfboards, past and present, which will be a highlight of Quiksilver’s, The Original, Boardshort campaign.
This sponsorship showcases Quiksilver’s enduring commitment to professional surfing. It follows the brand’s continued sponsorship of the Quiksilver Pro France, now part of the newly formatted Challenger Series and set to be the biggest surfing event held in Europe this year.
The Corona Open Mexico presented by Quiksilver waiting period will start on 5th July and finish on 15th July 2021.
Vans Collaborates with Joel and Tosh Tudor for Collection That Blends Classic Style with a Look to the Future
In a collaboration that bridges generations through its aesthetic, materials, and the riders who influenced it, Vans is proud to present the Vans x Tudor Collection, a footwear and apparel capsule that reflects the spirit of one of Vans’ most iconic surf families.
Marked by its vintage prints, retro lettering and classic style, the Vans x Tudor Collection reflects the aesthetic of Joel Tudor, a Vans team rider for almost 25 years, and his 14-year-old son Tosh. Whether they’re logging at Cardiff Reef in the summer or charging Pipeline in the winter, the two can often be found surfing together, their flowing and casual styles almost indistinguishable at times. The Vans x Tudor Collection captures their lifestyle, combining a retro San Diego colour palette with classic Hawaiian vibes.
“It’s so cool to see where Tosh is in his career and work on these projects together with my son,” says Joel. “We’re both super stoked on how this collection turned out.”
The Vans x Tudor Collection features five footwear styles, led by the Chukka DX SF in java/turtledove. It was important to Joel that the collection include the Chukka, a shoe that was a huge part of his childhood. Playing off the traditional Chukka boot style, but with the functionality Vans loyalists have come to rely on, the Chukka features an all-canvas upper with contrast stitching and retro lettering on the midsole that Joel himself designed. “I’ve been obsessed with the lettering and fonts of the psychedelic rock posters of the late 1960’s for as long as I can remember,” Joel says. “Wes Wilson, Bonnie Maclean, there’s so many great artists. I developed my own style after years of studying them earlier on.”
The Chukka DX, along with the other closed-toe footwear in the collection, also features a cork-lined, removable UltraCush Lite footbed for elevated comfort and support.
Also key to the footwear collection is the UltraCush Slide-On. Taking its cues from Vans’ iconic Slip-On style, this slide sandal features contrast stitching on the synthetic nubuck strap, reminiscent of the Slip-On’s distinctive tongue. The Slide-On comes in java with turtledove contrast stitching and a printed lining.
The Sk8-Low Reissue SF, Authentic SF and Nexpa Synthetic sandal in the same versatile colourway complete the footwear collection. The Sk8-Low features a suede and canvas upper with contrast stitching and midsole lettering, while Joel’s artwork covers the all-canvas Authentic’s upper. The sandal’s UltraCush footbed ensures all-day comfort, while interior strap artwork provides a touch of intrigue.
Leading the apparel collection is the Vans x Tudors SS Woven, a breezy button-up featuring 20% organic linen and 80% cotton and the Vans x Tudors retro lettering logo on the chest pocket. Combining understated colours with funky florals, the SS Woven embodies the Tudors’ classic and laidback approach to surfing as a way of life and pays homage to the Hawaiian shirt. “The Hawaiian shirt has always been a staple piece of clothing for me,” says Joel. “You can wear them for any occasion.”
The Tudor Floral allover print is also featured on the Vans x Tudors Boardshort, a 100% polyester short with lace-up waist, Vans woven label on left side seam and a right rear pocket with button and flap. The classic aesthetic carries through in the above-the-knee 17” outseam.
The Vans x Tudor LTD collection will be available April 22, 2021, at authorised retailers. For more info head to vans.eu/surf
Quiksilver boardshorts have been making statements in the water since 1969.
These days, nobody is making those statements louder than Mikey Wright. His new edit, ROCK, was filmed entirely on a chunk of volcanic discharge in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its name? Oahu. Its role in surfing? Sacred ground, proving ground, and occasional playground.
ROCK was filmed entirely in The Original boardshort. The boardshort is an icon of surfing. And Mikey’s surfing is the epitome of original. Because it’s not just about style — it’s about what you do with it.
For more info on The Original boardshort hit up the link here.
Some people see a wipeout out as something negative, like some sort of fail but Nic thrives of wipe outs. When you're wiping out its sign you are pushing your boundaries, you're pushing that line of what's doable and what's not. Here's a compilation of Nic Von Rupp worst wipeouts of the last 10 years.
Relax and enjoy this rollercoaster of getting pounded wave after wave.
