Issue 53

Who to Watch in ‘08

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Fri, Jan 25 | 11:29am

By: Evan Fontaine

O’Neill is the company to watch in 2008 for one reason -- his name is Jordy Smith. In a bidding war that would have made George Steinbrenner proud, O’Neill locked up Smith, Surfer Poll&...

Dane Reynolds

Filed under: Who to Watch in ‘08

What: Feature

Fri, Jan 25 | 11:30am

By: Evan Fontaine

The one question staring Dane Reynolds in the face in 2008 is can he live up to the hype? Already regarded as the world’s best free surfer, people want to see if the kid from Ventura, who sur...

Matuse

Filed under: Who to Watch in ‘08

What: Feature

Fri, Jan 25 | 11:30am

By: Evan Fontaine

This wetsuit company from SD created a buzz for itself in ’07 and is officially on the radar as the up and comer to watch for next year. No flashy ads. No busted claims. Just a good product &...

Nat Young

Filed under: Who to Watch in ‘08

What: Feature

Fri, Jan 25 | 11:31am

By: Evan Fontaine

There are wins and then there are statements. There are busts and then, well, there are talents like Nat Young. Young’s Oakley Pro Junior win at this year’s Coldwater Classic wasn&rsquo...

Pat Gudauskas

Filed under: Who to Watch in ‘08

What: Feature

Fri, Jan 25 | 11:32am

By: Evan Fontaine

If you’re an ASP junkie and ratings watcher you already know the bitter truth looming in the year ahead: In 2008 a Californian won’t qualify for the WCT. But Pat Gudauskas could be 2008...