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Spy Boot Campers, Athletes and Industry Friends Enjoy Week-Long Experience of a Lifetime

Spy Boot Campers, Athletes and Industry Friends Enjoy Week-Long Experience of a Lifetime

Carlsbad, CA, - -(Surfeyes.com)- Spy Optic, Inc., a leading action sports eyewear brand, hosted seven grand prize winners from retail stores all across the US and Canada (including one online consumer winner) for a week long action-packed experience to share with Spy elite action sports athletes in their respected environments.

"Boot Camp is one of the most amazing times here at Spy. Not only do we get to live alongside the winners in a dream world for a week, we also get the opportunity to bond with the hardworking people who truly affect the growth and stability of our industry on a daily basis," said Kristin Kolenic, Spy Optic Marketing Manager.

The Spy Boot Campers had six days and six nights of pure fun. Here is a brief recap of the week's events.

Day 1, July 31, 2009, kicked off with "the party" of X Games 15, with Monster Energy at Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory in Los Angeles.

Day 2 Boot Campers at X Games 15 received behind-the-scenes VIP treatment at the Home Depot Center watching Street Skate finals, BMX, X-Men Motocross and Freestyle Motocross.

Day 3 was a beach day at Tamarack, Carlsbad, soaking up the scene, BBQ and into the wee hours of the night pool party with the Spy crew.

Day 4 the winners rode motocross with seven-time supercross champion Jeremy McGrath at Pala Raceway while Fuel TV captured the action for bragging rights.

Day 5 was spent riding waves with Surf Diva in La Jolla. Spy surfers Mike Losness, Luke Davis and Kanoa Igarashi came down to shred and help for the day.

Day 6 the Boot Campers went wakeboarding with Spy wakeboarder Melissa Marquardt behind the Liquid Force boat at the Carlsbad Lagoon. They met the entire staff at Spy Optic headquarters in Carlsbad and Transworld Media hosted the official Spy Boot Camp award ceremony in their backyard offices with a BBQ, Ball Park frank dogs and Kona beer fest. To top it all off the winners were treated to go-kart racing at K1 Speedway.

"I got the real behind-the-scenes experience. It's cool to see face behind the brand. It's very much an inclusive family," said Ryan Cameron, Jack Surfboards, Corona Del Mar, CA.

"It exceeded my expectations. Being actually a part of this entire week has been out of this world. When I landed in Los Angeles, I thought Ashton was going to jump out and I was about to be Punk'd!," said Cassie Hudson, Mainland Skate & Surf, Concord, CA.

"This experience solidifies the fact that this is the industry I want to be in. I'm making the right choice working at a shop. You don't have to wear a suit everyday to make a buck," said Matty O'Connell, SpareParts, Regina, SK, Canada.

Special thanks to the 7th Annual Spy Boot Camp Contest partners Fuel TV, Monster Energy, Liquid Force, Plan B, KTM, Ogio, Omatic, Vestal, Skullcandy, Sanuk, Silver, Surf Diva, No Fear MX and industry friends for making this year a truly remarkable experience for all.

Winter Boot Camp 2010 anyone? Stay tuned...

For the complete event report, please click here.

ABOUT SPY OPTIC, INC.
Spy Optic, Inc. designs, develops and sells premium eyewear products for the youth lifestyle market within action sports, fashion, music, and entertainment sectors. Spy's principal products, sunglasses and goggles, target the action sports market, including surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorsports, and wakeboarding and skiing. Spy's innovative proprietary products utilize high-quality materials, handcrafted manufacturing processes and engineered optical lens technology to convey premium quality, contemporary style, and progressive design. Spy Optic, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG). Please visit www.spyoptic.com or contact info@spyoptic.com for inquiries.

Spy Optic, Inc. Partners With Iconic Nascar Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr

Spy Optic, Inc. Partners With Iconic Nascar Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr
Launches His New Signature Sunglass—The “Dirty Mo”

Spy Dirty Mo Sunglasses

Carlsbad, CA — -(Surfeyes.com)- -Spy Optic, Inc. (“Spy”), a leading action sports eyewear brand announces its new partnership with professional motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

“I am really excited about my new signature sunglass. With the Spy Dirty Mo, we are at the forefront of design with the look and feel. I am extremely happy with the result,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I was introduced to Spy sunglasses through my friendship with driver Boris Said and since then it’s the only sunglass I wear. I like the way they look, the way they feel, and how Spy constantly evolves into something new.”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a world-renown driver with a highly successful career, earning more than $53 million in winnings and 18 victories including the 2004 Daytona 500. He has been selected by race fans six times as the winner of NASCAR’s “Most Popular Driver” award and consistently has appeared on Harris Interactive’s annual polling of America’s Top 10 Favorite Athletes.

“Spy Optic is thrilled to be working with Dale Earnhardt Jr., one of the most popular race car drivers of all time.” stated Stone Douglass, CEO of Spy Optic. “Dale is not only a great NASCAR driver, but a creative, intelligent entrepreneur with a great eye for style.”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. now joins Spy’s elite athlete roster, including legendary seven-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath, world-renown surfer Clay Marzo, Olympic snowboarder Todd Richards, popular snow skier Tom Wallisch and world-class wake boarder Parks Bonifay.

Named after his hometown Mooresville, North Carolina posse, the Spy Dirty Mo signature sunglass is designed for life in the passing lane. The Dirty Mo’s custom built frame is crafted from high quality Italian propionate material, featuring sleek and aggressive sport styling. The Dirty Mo features inset custom metal detailing, sturdy eight barrel stop hinges and 100% UVA, B and C sun protection in a shatter-resistant, optically correct polycarbonate lens. The Dirty Mo sunglass features a Dale Jr. signature pad print on the inside of the side temple.

The Spy Dirty Mo sunglass is hand-fabricated in Varese, Italy, by LEM S.r.l, a high quality sunglass and goggle manufacturer, which has crafted premium quality eyewear for Spy and other superior eyewear brands for over 15 years. LEM S.r.l. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orange 21 Inc., the parent company of Spy Optic.

The Dirty Mo is offered in five frame colors: grey crystal fade, brown stripe tortoise, matte black, shiny black, shiny white and also available with Spy’s premium Trident polarized lens technology. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $109.95 U.S. Dollars for non-polarized models and $149.95 U.S. Dollars for polarized models. The Dirty Mo is available for immediate purchase in stores at Sunglass Hut, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sport Chalet and many fine Spy retailers as well as www.spyoptic.com.

For more information please visit www.Surfeyes.com

ABOUT SPY OPTIC, INC.
Spy Optic, Inc. designs, develops and sells premium eyewear products for the youth lifestyle market within action sports, fashion, music, and entertainment sectors. Spy’s principal products, sunglasses and goggles, target the action sports market, including surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorsports, and wakeboarding and skiing. Spy’s innovative proprietary products utilize high-quality materials, handcrafted manufacturing processes and engineered optical lens technology to convey premium quality, contemporary style, and progressive design. Spy Optic, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG). Please visit www.spyoptic.com or contact info@spyoptic.com for inquiries.

Dragon Team Rider - Owen Wright

Dragon Team Rider - Owen Wright

Owen Wright knocks Kelly Slater out of Rip Curl Pro

Wonder kid Owen Wright proved yesterday that he is on track for a successful ASP World Tour career by taking down 9 times World Champion, Kelly Slater in pumping four to six-foot waves at Bells Beach.

Owen, 19, who received a sponsor wildcard for the event took down the 2008 ASP Rookie of the Year Dane Reynolds in round 1, only to face Slater in round 2.

“I am really happy,” Wright said. “It has been a long week waiting to surf against Kelly Slater. I have just been relishing it and waiting for it. Out there, I just stayed on my own game and really just concentrated on what I was doing. I just got the set waves and surfed them, then the ocean went flat at the end and I kept the win.”

Wright opened his account and took the lead early scoring a 7.67 out of 10 for his first wave. Kelly then quickly responded with 2 waves, scoring a 7.00 and then backing it up with a 6.17 to reclaim the lead. Owen now needing a 5.25 to get back on top scored a second wave score of 7.00 to have a combined total of 14.67 leaving Kelly in second place with 13.83 and unable to find a wave.

“I’ll be taking a lot of confidence into my next heat,” Wright said. “I am just rapt with that heat and really happy to get one over Kelly Slater. There won’t be many chances like that one to come around.”

Owen now faces South African Jordy Smith in his round 3 match-up, which is sure to be a firecracker of a heat.

Owen Wright-

State your full name

Owen Wright

Date of Birth

16th Jan 1990

Conception between you and the ocean (when did you start surfing??)

Started surfing when I was about 5. Dad chucked me out on this small foam board down at the local at Culburra, water was freezing but lucky I had a damn good steamer on..Haha.

So at the age of 16 your out at Pipe, one of the most gnarly waves in the world, combining it with the dux guts of the surfing elite. How did you feel?

Actually I would’ve been about 14 I think, but my first real experience I was 15. That’s when I got my first really big barrel wave.

What was the feeling running through your head paddling into the first wave?

Um, just froth really I was paddling around all over the place just stoked to be out there. It wasn’t like I had lots of time to paddle into one I was just waiting for someone to pull back so I could go. I was looking at the bottom hoping I was not going to keep going, just managed to pull it round and not nosedive. Pulled into the barrel and got the sickest tube!

So, you pretty much have the reputation of being the ‘next big thing out of Australia’ do you feel the pressure of having to live up to that, or do you just do your own thing?
Really, do I?

Yeah man!!!

Well, I want to be that guy I do want to be the next big thing! I want to live up to everyone’s expectations. But at the end of the day you got to want to do it for yourself and im really focused on that. I mostly want to be a part of the whole CT thing and surf perfect waves!

Do you feel like you have to be at the standard of guys older than you like Jordy and Dane?

Oh, I don’t think im at the same standard as those guys at all yet, but im working on it everyday, getting stronger and more powerful in my surfing that’s where those guys have got it over me at the minute.

Alright, lets get off the competitive topic. You have an unlimited amount of money, 2 weeks, and 6 buddies. Where would you go and what would you do? Gimmie your ultimate trip away. Surf Trip or The Vegas, baby?

Ha! Ha! Probably a surf trip, probably to Bali or a boat trip, I love Bali! Actually I’d go to Ulus for sure. I’d pay the surf gods to make it 6-8ft everyday and put on a real good show.

You’ve had the opportunity to surf pretty much every hot spot wave in the world. Any place you haven’t been yet that you are hanging to get to?

I don’t know, I’ve been pretty spoilt of late. Been getting some really sick waves around Bells and a few little secret spots. Just scored epic Straddie (Stradbroke Island, north of the Gold Coast).

I haven’t really though about any other places …... Actually the Mentawis, haven’t been there yet!

Now, it’s time to talk ladies, you got one? Or like many pro juniors, you got your player cap on?

Nope, im single.

Ha! Ha! Im not a player, well, I try not too play around, but I do like to have a good time. Ha ha!

Do you flash the coin around to sweeten the deal or are you all about the Owie charm?

Nah, its all about the Owie charm. Not the coin, that’s gross..

So, the future, what’s on the cards for Owen Wright? WCT prodigy in the making? World title aspirations? Or throw the whole scene in for a house and free-surfing career in the ‘Burra?

Of course the World Title, That is the ultimate goal. But in the short-term im just focused on doing well on the Pro Junior circuit.

And you’ve just taken out the Boost Surf Sho in Surfers Paradise, what was that like?

It was awesome, I had to surf from the start because I actually didn’t get into the event at the start and I had to win the juniors to get in. Which luckily for me, I did. So I got the wildcard into the main event!

And then the next day I just tried to surf as hard as I could against the big guys like Mick, Taj, Kerrsy (Josh Kerr). The wave just had these great launch sections and it was just so fun. Was so stoked to win it!

Mate, let’s wrap this thing up with a punchy comment. Owen Wright, tell the world something they don’t know about you.

Ha! Um, I dunno. I don’t even know myself. Um, what don’t they know about me. Alright well people still think im a vego, it’s a pretty shit one but heaps of people still think I am. Not very exciting but there you go... haha

If you like Owen Wrigt then go to Surfeyes.com and purchase the new Dragon Fame Sunglasses

-Surfeyes.com

Dragon Team Rider - Dusty Payne Wins Kustom Air Strike

Dragon Team Rider - Dusty Payne Wins Kustom Air

Over the Easter break D.Payne got more than just the surprise chocolate eggs… The bugger has just walked away with a $50,000 prize packet for busting one hell of an air-reverse in Indo…

The Kustom Air Strike runs the competition to find the best Pro who can punt like no other. In an interview with Stab magazine on the night he won, Dusty revealed that this boost came the day after he collected $20,000 from winning the Pro Junior Global Challenge. So hungover as hell he went for a little paddle at Keramas. First wave he fell, second wave pulled this thing….

If only normal people could surf like that after a hefty night on sauce.

Dusty Payne-

AKA "I make it rain bitches"

Nickname: Crusty

Sponsors: Dragon, Volcom, Body Glove, Creatures of Leisure, Hi Tech, Bill Johnson Surfboards

Favorite Glasses: Your Mom's,haha

Music: Cant wait for the new Backstreet Boys album. They are all very dreamy.

Favorite Surf Spot: Waikiki, definitely

Interests: Fishing and eating fish...yum

Favorite Movie: Ones with naked boobies in them.

What's Next: Might watch one of those movies.....

If you like Dusty Payne then go to Surfeyes.com and purchase the Dragon Domo Sunglasses Jet Black Grey or any other sunglasses from their website.

-Surfeyes.com

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Jeff Kargola

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Jeff Kargola

Career: FMX

Birth Date: 11/29/83

Birth Place: San Clemente, CA

Current Resident: San Clemente, CA

Started Riding: Age 12

Sponsors: Osiris, Metal Mulisha, Lost Clothing, Boost Mobile, Dragon, FMF, RG3 Suspension, Lost Energy

Other Sports and Hobbies: Surfing BIG waves

Music: Anything hard and fast..

Movie: The Big Lebowskit

Food: Anything Vegan

Car: Ford

Quote: "Your life is what you make it"

Career Highlights: ...

2006 6th X-Games Best Trick

2005 2nd Winter X-Games Best Trick

SCORE San Felipe 250, ON March 15 - Jeff "OX" Kargola, recived the call of a lifetime two weeks ago when JCR/Honda’s Johnny Campbell made the introducing Jeff to their SCORE San Felipe 250 race effort. Ox who is known more for his FMX skills than his racing prowess, was eager to jump at the opportunity.

With teammates Colton Udall and Quinn Cody, Ox made the most of the once in a lifetime opportunity, he was leading for most of the race. Ultimately they had to settle for a well earned 2nd place to the JCR/Honda A team of Kendall Norman and Timmy Weigand.

NBC was all over the place and caught all the action, tension and excitement of the race. Set your DVR's to NBC's Sunday April 26th telecast of the "Jeep World of Adventure Sports" so you don't miss a thing.

If you like Jeff Kargola then go to Surfeyes.com and purchase sunglasses from the new 2009 Collection, like the new Dragon Wormser Sunglasses, or any other sunglasses.

-Surfeyes.com

Revo Sunglasses Team Rider - Andy Irons

Revo Sunglasses Team Rider - Andy Irons

Andy Irons Wins!

2006 RipCurl Pro
World Champion
Tour Event

It was a sight many will never forget. Andy Irons lands a HUGE aerial to win the event in fine style.
While Knox was solid throughout it was Andy's day as he strung together some of the best turns seen this year.
Well done Andy!

We Searched and we found!
Long live Mexico and long live La Jolla!

WHERE ARE WE?
Rip Curl acquired the event’s unique Floating License from the ASP. The License is made exclusively special by the fact that we have the opportunity to take the tournament to a different location every year. After running the inaugural Search WCT at St. Leu in Reunion Island last year, our events team purchased round the world tickets and went searching for a new location. After plenty of ‘testing’, they began logistics on relocating to ‘somewhere in Mexico’. Mexico boasts a vast and exotic coastline and our Search has led us to a small piece of paradise we will call home from June 20 to July1.

THE WAVE
The wave at La Jolla is a world-class right-hander and is an amazing addition to the already strong Foster’s ASP Men’s World Tour. It is a sand bottom point break, that can peel for up to 200m. It feeds off south swells (which are prevalent in June and July) and breaks consistently on high and low tides.

If you like Yari Yodraska go to surfeyes.com and purchase the new 2009 collection, like the Revo 4034 Sunglasses!

Andy Irons (born 24 July 1978) is a professional surfer. Irons, a kama'aina, was reared on the dangerous and shallow reefs of the North Shore in Kauai, Hawaii, and has three world titles (2002, 2003, 2004), three Quiksilver Pro France titles (2003, 2004, 2005) and two Rip Curl Pro Search titles (2006 & 2007).

He was an inspiration to many young surfers, he and his family host the Annual Irons Brothers Pinetrees Classic, a contest for young citizens, to give back to the community that has given them so much! The governor of Hawaii proclaimed February 13 forever 'Andy Irons day'.

The 2004 movie Blue Horizon (directed by Jack McCoy), portrayed his life on the WCT tour with that of free surfer, David Rastovich. The film also discussed on his long-time rivalry with nine-time world champion Kelly Slater. There has been some debate over whether or not the film was an accurate and fair portrayal of the Irons surfer lifestyle. to add to it, Andy has been the subject of many surf movies, including his latest, Trilogy, starring Andy Irons, Joel Parkinson, and Taj Burrow. Also, Andy is mostly known for his heavy wave surfing and big carves with buckets of spray.

His younger brother, Bruce Irons, is also a competitor on the World championship tour (WCT) surfing. During his childhood Andy would lose to Bruce in contests, but that changed when entered the World Championship Tour, where he dominated the game.

Andy married his girlfriend Lyndie Dupuis on November 25, 2007 in Princeville, Kauai.

He was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, California in 2008.

In 2009 Andy withdrew from doing the full ASP World Tour season for personal reasons, though he will do a few certian events. He requested a wildcard entry for the 2010 ASP World Tour season and was granted this by ASP President Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew so Andy will not have to re-qualify in 2010 via the World Qualifying Series.

-Surfeyes.com

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Nate Adams

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Nate Adams

FMX

Birth Date: 08/09/84

Birth Place: Glendale, AZ

Current Resident: Temecula, CA

Started Riding: When I was 5 years old

Sponsors: Target, Thor/Parts Unlimited, DC Shoes, Yamaha, Dragon, Ogio, Maxxis, Alpinestar, Monster Energy Drink, EVS, Pro Taper, One Industries, Pro Circuit, Works Connection, Uni Filter, Pit Enterprises, Kicker, Hinson

Career Highlights:

2008

Evel Knievel Most Outsanding Rider - Navy Moto X World Championships

Gold medal – Navy Moto X World Championships, Speed & Style

Gold medal – Navy Moto X World Championships, FMX

2007

Athlete of the Year – AST Dew Tour

1st Overall AST Dew Tour FMX Championship

Silver Medal – X Games, FMX

If you like Nate Adams then go to Surfeyes.com and purchase sunglasses from the new 2009 collection, like the new Dragon GG Sunglasses or any others.

-Surfeyes.com

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Jack Freestone

Dragon Sunglasses Team Rider - Jack Freestone

NAME: Jack Freestone

AKA: Freestone (Shut-up!)

AGE: 16

DOB: Feb 4, 1992

FROM: Coolangata, Gold Coast

STANCE: Natural

HOBBIES:Surfing, Surfing, and Snowboarding, (used to skate, but hate it now after breaking my arm) haha.

FAVOURITE PLACE TO SURF: Uluwatu, Bali

INSPIRATIONS: Kelly Slater, Lance Armstrong

SPONSORS: Quiksilver, Dragon, Burton Shapes, Komunity Project, SCS

CLAIM TO FAME: Winning Occy Grom Comp and Rusty Grom Fest 2008

SOMETHING PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU?: I went to the moon when I was five-years-old.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS?: I’m trapped in glass cage of emotion!!

If you like Jack Freestone the go to Surfeyes.com and purchase the new 2009 Collection, like the Dragon Murdock Sunglasses

-Surfeyes.com

Spy Sunglasses Team Rider - Alana Blanchard

Spy Sunglasses Team Rider - Alana Blanchard

Nick name: Lana

Birth Place: Kauai

Current Living: Princeville, Kauai

Years Riding: 10

Sponsors: SPY, Rip Curl, Tim Carroll surfboards, Sanuk, Hanalei surf shop, Surf One skateboards, Sticky Bumps

Stance: Regular

Why Spy: Because their glasses are sick

Team member since: 2005

After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: well, probably just surfing

Favorite Trick: Airs...working on perfecting them

Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to an injury or travel, etc: I feel horrible

Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Down in Hanalei or the couch in my house on Kauai

Describe your perfect day: Wake up, go surfing, eat and hang out with my friends, surf again.. and maybe then again eat and sleep!

Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: I really like the Touring sunglass even though they’re guys.' haha

Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I prefer free surfing, but I really like to compete and do well, but sometimes it gets a stressful.

Most inspired by: My friends and family. All the people that are around me the most.

Favorite Tunes: Mostly everything

Where you coming from and what's next: Making it onto the WQS in 2008.

Favorite Photographer and/or Artist: Teddy

-Surfeyes.com

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Dylan Longbottom

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Dylan LongbottomThis veteran charger has cemented himself as
One of the best big wave riders in Australia. But his talents aren't just limited to charging Shipsterns or Tahitian bombs, he is also not afraid of busting big airs.

He currently lives on the Gold Coast with his wife and 3 kids but was originally from the South Coast NSW. Dylan is a well known surfer who is constantly chasing waves all through the year going on trips whenever he can.

Longbottom lucky to be alive
On 27 October, 2006 : - - Dylan has conquered the deadliest waves on the planet but an accident in small surf at Snapper Rocks almost cost Gold Coast pro surfer Dylan Longbottom his life. The world-renowned big-wave charger the Day before labelled The Superbank the most dangerous wave he had ever surfed after severely breaking his jaw and fracturing his cheekbone while surfing that Tuesday.

Longbottom was struck in the face by a novice surfer's surfboard as he was riding a wave. If it had knocked him unconscious, he could have drowned. Dylan Stated, "I was going down the line ready to do a bottom turn and this guy went to go under the wave and it just threw his surfboard away and then it took me out," said Longbottom, who had then just arrived home from a surf trip to the treacherous Tahitian wave Teahupoo last week.

"It felt like I got hit by a sledgehammer. I have been lucky enough to surf the heaviest waves in the world and have nothing happen to me. That is what blows me away. Although it shows people how dangerous this wave actually is. You have got guys here buying surfboards who should be learning to surf down the beach but instead they are just paddling out into the line-up and they don't know what to do."

"I am more scared to surf this wave now than I am to go surf 20 foot Teahupoo." Longbottom exclaimed.

If you like Dylan Longbottem then go to Surfeyes.com And purchse sunglasses from the new spring collection, like the Arnette Sensation 4118 Sunglasses or any others.

-Surfeyes.com

Spy Sunglasses Team Rider - John John Florence

Spy Sunglasses Team Rider - John John Florence
Nick name: none

Birth Place: Oahu, Hawaii

Current Living: Oahu, Hawaii

Years Riding: 11 years

Sponsors: O'Neill, Vans, Pyzel, Jack's surf shop, Sector 9

Stance: Regular

Why Spy: I love the sunglasses

Team member since: 2003

After a big fall or injury; What motivates you to get up and do it again: I have to keep trying it until I can make it perfect.

Favorite Trick: Tube riding and airs.

Describe how you feel when you can't ride due to and injury or travel, etc: It's a bad feeling. Surfing is so much fun so it's lame when you can't do it!

Favorite country, spot, hill, park, etc: Pipeline and Indo

Describe your perfect day: Pipe after everyone is gone in late winter.

Favorite Spy sunglass and/or Goggle and why: Griffin

Contests or Freeride? Describe likes and dislikes: I like to compete but freesurfing is better. It’s the best when you’re surfing and hanging with your friends.

Most inspired by: My family and friends. Kelly, Andy and Bruce for surfing.

Favorite Tunes: Rock.

Where you coming from and what's next: I have a really good trip planned with O’Neill.

What Videos will you featured in 2007: O’Neill

-Surfeyes.com

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Willy Santos

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Willy Santos

I foung this really cool video on youtube featuring Arnettes Team rider Willy Santos.

1.Name, age and hometown?

Willy Manaloto Santos, 32 San Diego Mira Mesa to

be exact.

2. Who are your sponsors?

Birdhouse Skateboards, Power Footwear, Ninja

Bearings, Ironhorse Griptape, Arnette, Willy’s

Workshop and Tiki Hut Island Grille

3.Where is your favorite spot to surf?

School yards & ditches

4.Where have you traveled too?

I've traveled all over the USA, Canada, Brazil,

Mexico, Ireland, Europe, Australia, New Zealand,

Japan, China, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore,

Malaysia, Taiwan, Africa & some other place that I cant remeber.

5. What are your biggest highlights?

Some of my biggest highlights are opening up

Willy’s Workshop back in July 2001 & opening up

the 2nd location in April 2007, producing the 1st

Willy’s Workshop video called "Film This" & inishing

up my video part for the latest Birdhouse video

"The Beginning" all in 2007.

6. Who are your skate influences?

My skateboarding influences are my shop team,

Eric Koston, Guy Mariano, Tony Hawk, Brian Lotti &

Jeremy Klein.

7.What do you look forward to in 2008?

I look forward to travel the world skating amazing spots, film any video projects that are

coming up, & possibly open up Willy’s Workshop in

the Philippines!

8.What is in your Ipod?

Everything from big band, reggae, rap and some

techno that is stuck on there from my love Taylor.

9.Who would you like to thank?

I would like to thank all my family, sponsors, Willys

Workshop employees & team riders, Ryan & Raibyn

Cabiling, all of the filmers & photographers that have

documented me, also my lovely wife Shalihe & God.

10.What are your favorite Arnette sunglasses?

Lockdowns AN 3049

11. Give us a quote!

You never win unless you try.

-Surfeyes.com

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Matt Manzari

Arnette Sunglasses Team Rider - Matt Manzari
1.Name, age and home town? Matt Manzari AKA (Mafia Matt), Eustis Florida age 18

2.Who are your sponsors? God, Arnette, Malibu, Gatorboards, Nike 6.0 and Performance

3.Where have you traveled too? Bali, Singapore, Barbados, Canada, St Martin, St Thomas, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and some more but I cant remember.I have no idea as far as the US; I guess pretty much all the eastern states and a lot of the western.

4.What are your biggest highlights of your career? Have a large section in the Gatorboards video “Transgression”

5.Who are your wakeboarding/wakeskating influences? God, well first off I wouldn't be anywhere without him.I would say the runner up goes to the smartest man on earth, my dad. He is just the biggest influence in my life and I am so grateful for him. As far as riders I have always looked up to Byerley and Thomas, and Vandall. Also, I always look up to Steve Berra, Geof Rowley, and Chris Cole.

6.What do you look forward to in 2008? Toe Jam is really stepping it up this year so I'm really pumped and I'm stoked to just get out and watch and push the sport. I know a lot of sick tricks will go down. I already have a few secret tricks I am working on also. I am really pumped to be working with Malibu this year. They have always been my favorite boat company so it was them or nobody! Hahaha. That's how I was with Arnette too! I always loved their product and team so I'm really pumped about being with them!! I feel like it's a good fit. Also, I'm just getting my new Sea Doo with the Ballast tank so I'm stoked to work with those guys too!!

7.What is your favorite move? Tail grab poke for sure. It's just really stylish, smooth, and fun

8.What is in your Ipod? That's an insane mix,

9.Who would you like to thank? God, Mom, Dad, Darren(brother), Reed Hansen, Vandall, Curtis, Silas, Eric Lugtert, Josh Letchworth, Garret Cortese, Kevco, Brandon Parker, Kim and Scott Byerly and all my sponsors of course.There are so many more but I have to come back and do this, I got to go ride!

10.What are you favorite Arnette sunglases? Lustre AN 3050 AN 4092 Cypher , and the old school Dirty Harry’s

11.Give us a quote! “The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.”

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04/06/09 JD in Philipines

04/06/09 JD in Philipines

Philipines’ Camsur Watersports Complex along with the WWA put together an amazing 4-day wake event with many of the world’s best riders including Dragon’s very own JD Webb.

Consisting of multiple divisions riders took to the water in efforts to win a spot on the podium and cash prizes and with so many talented riders the judges were going to have a tough time crowning a winner.

But in the end Webb managed to grab himself an outstanding 2nd place finish in the Obstacle-Only division of the CWC Rail Park Contest as well as a 4th Place finish in the Pro Men’s Rail Park Contest.

Congrats JD!

-JD Webb
Date of Birth: 04.27.87

Age: 21

Hometown: Anna Maria Island, Florida

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 180 lbs.

Career Highlights

2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Reno - 2nd
2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 2nd
2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Phoenix - 3rd
2007: WWA World Championships - 2nd
2007: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 3rd
2006: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Twin Cities - 3rd
2006: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 2nd
2006: Pro-Am Wakeboard Championships - 2nd
2004: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Kelowna - 1st
2004: Rookie of the Year

If you like JD Webb then go to Surfeyes.com and buy the all new 2009 collection. like the Dragon Brigade Sunglasses,, and other sunglasses in the 2009 collection.

-Surfeyes.com

04/06/09 JD in Philipines

04/06/09 JD Webb Win Philippines Wake Event

Philippines’ Camsur Watersports Complex along with the WWA put together an amazing 4-day wake event with many of the world’s best riders including Dragon’s very own JD Webb.

Consisting of multiple divisions riders took to the water in efforts to win a spot on the podium and cash prizes and with so many talented riders the judges were going to have a tough time crowning a winner.

But in the end Webb managed to grab himself an outstanding 2nd place finish in the Obstacle-Only division of the CWC Rail Park Contest as well as a 4th Place finish in the Pro Men’s Rail Park Contest.

Congrats JD!

-JD Webb
Date of Birth: 04.27.87

Age: 21

Hometown: Anna Maria Island, Florida

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 180 lbs.

Career Highlights

2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Reno - 2nd
2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 2nd
2008: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Phoenix - 3rd
2007: WWA World Championships - 2nd
2007: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 3rd
2006: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Twin Cities - 3rd
2006: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Acworth - 2nd
2006: Pro-Am Wakeboard Championships - 2nd
2004: Pro Wakeboard Tour: Kelowna - 1st
2004: Rookie of the Year

If you like JD Webb then go to Surfeyes.com and buy the all new 2009 collection. like the Dragon Brigade Sunglasses,, and other sunglasses in the 2009 collection.

-Surfeyes.com