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Rip Curl at Supertubos

8-10 ft waves all day. Check out the update from Supertubos.

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Hurley Pro Live Online

Web video, broadcast-quality video and hi-res photos available free-of-charge on thehurleypro.com! The Hurley Pro is providing unprecedented media content. Check it out!

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Brett Simpson takes on Hurley Pro

Brett Simpson to tackle the worlds elite at Hurley Pro in September following dramatic U.S. Open of Surfing Victory.

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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 When he simmered down, Bobby went back to Reef, saying okay, I’ll take the deal, but Reef had withdrawn.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.

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