Mick Fanning Wins 105k At The Hurley Pro

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Mick Fanning Wins 105k At The Hurley Pro

Casey Koteen and Transworld Surf were in southern California this week to let everyone know what was going on at the US Open. Check out the full recap, gallery, and article,

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Marc Lacomare Joins DC Global Team

Marc Lacomare has been added to the exlusive DC Global Surf Team. The 5 year deal will have reppin DC shoes and apparel.

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A. Irons Still With Billabong, Martinez Off Reef, Will Reynolds Renew With Quik?

According to Stab Magazine’s recently published “North Shore Rumors” column, there have been several big athlete contracts in the works this winter on the seven-mile miracle. At this point, these rumors are just that ….rumors, but stay tuned to Transworld Business for updates.

From Stab:

You like team rider rumours? Here are some of the best kicking round…

- Andy Irons will take next year off to chill and do some surf trips. He will aim for a wildcard in 2010. Billabong is backing him all the way, and has just given him a new five-year deal. (Parko’s just signed up for another five, too.)

- Wonder why Bobby Martinez has been shredding Pipe with no stickers on the nose of his board? He’s no longer riding for Reef. Despite the tough economic times (and his management persuading him to put ink on paper), Bobby walked away from an offer that was three-quarters of what he’d asked for. When he simmered down, Bobby went back to Reef, saying okay, I’ll take the deal, but Reef had withdrawn. It’s gonna be tough trying to find a company with $500k kicking round in its marketing budget right now. But Bob has signed some of the smarter deals in surfing. Remember seeing huge Monster energy drink green and black “M” on the bottom and deck of his board? Rumours suggest this nets him around $US300k.

- As always, Dane’s endorsements are the subject of constant speculation. The latest has it that the golden child is going to break his deal with Quik to join Analog. With Burton’s backing, Analog’s certainly got the cash. But Dane has not suggested he’s even thinking about moving, so the rumour remains unfounded.

josh hunter

December 22 2008 | 1,211 views | 30 comments

Exposure-Meter

Surf Exposure Meter: September 2008

Consistent scoring performances from the top five surfers in the 2008 Surf Exposure-Meter race are making for some tight monthly tallies. Only 1,500 points separate Jamie O’Brien, Jordy Smith, and Dane Reynolds—who are sitting in second, third, and forth respectively—so the second place spot could go to any of these guys. Read more here.

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josh hunter

September 25 2008 | 355 views | 4 comments

Features

Transworld Business Reader’s Poll

With Mick Fanning bringing the ASP World Title back to Australia, rookie sensations Jordy Smith and Dane Reynolds both qualified for the “Dream Tour”, and rumors of a ten-million-dollar bonus for Slater if he can wrangle in two more titles, the 2008 World Championship Tour race is one of the most anticipated of all time.

Will Fanning make a repeat performance? Can Slater muster another championship year? Will Joel Parkinson keep the Aussie reign alive? Or will one of the super rookies make history?

We want to know what you think. Make your comments, call outs, and predictions right here!