On May 13-15 was the Volcom VQS Championships. The 3 day event was filled with international surfers and the water was flairing hard. Airs, throw tais and ridiculouss maneuvers were being displayed in front of the beach-goers at 54th Street Newport Beach CA. When the contest ended the 2 Spy surfers that rose to the top were Cody Thompson placing 4th Pro Am division and Parker Coffin placing 2nd in the airshow division.
Cody Thompson and the Pro Am finalist. Cody is 2nd from the left side.
Cody Thompson and his 4th place paddle. Cody wearing the Blok.
Parker Coffin and the airshow finalist. Parker is on the far right.
Parker Coffin and his 2nd place paddle. Parker's wearing the Cloverdale.
Cory Arrambide in the black tee and Parker Coffin in the striped tee. Cory wears the Haymaker. Parker wearing the Blok.
SPY’s team riders Cody and Evan Thompson were featured at Ron Jon’s 50th Annivesary shop in Cocoa Beach, FL. Signing autographs, hanging out, taking pics with fans…
Congrats to all our Spy surfers that made the cut and a special thanks to the ones that finished in the top 10. It takes a lot of dedication, sacrifices and hard work to grab the attention of the surf media. We are stoked to have you on the Spy team!
Mens under 20 Spy team riders: Clay Marzo #2, John Florence #4
Womens under 20 Spy team riders: Alana Blancahard #5
Groms under 16 Spy team riders: Parker Coffin #3
Other notiables:
Men’s: Tyler Newton #35, Evan Thompson #36, Cory Arrambide #39, Cody Thompson #42, Nick Rupp #56
The Vans Pier Classic was held on March 25-28 at Huntington Beach CA. There was fun surf throughout the event and the beaches were hot and filled with spring breakers who enjoying the surfing and the great weather.
Ben Bourgeois, Mike Losness, Tyler Newton, Nick Rupp, Magnum Martinez, Cody and Evan Thompson, Nathan and Ivan Florence were the Spy team riders that came to compete in the Vans Pier Classic.
The Spy one surfer who was really inform for this event was Tyler Newton. Tyler lost in the WQS quarterfinals due to an interference call but made it up by ripping his way into the Pro Junior final where he eventually finished in 4th place.
Stay tuned for the video of this event.
Tyler Newton far left 4th place in the Pro Junior
Ben Bourgeois heat winning interview
Nick Rupp getting agro before his heat
Parker Coffin came down to support the crew
Ivan on the left and Nathan Florence on the right came to rip the wave in HB
Tyler in the red jersey per heat wax up and Dege O'Connell in the background
3Slobs.com buried one of Andrew Doheny's surfboards for someone to find under this sign
Hurley US Open of Surfing held on July 18-26, 2009 at southside of the pier Huntington Beach CA. In day 4 through 6 surfing the Spy surfers featured are: Mike Losness, Alana Blanchard, Cody Thompson, Kaimana Jaquias and Evan Thompson
For more Spy surf team surfing you can go to our You Tube Spy surf site. Search for the SpySurfTeam page
Hurley US Open of Surfing held on July 18-26, 2009 at southside of the pier Huntington Beach CA. In day 2 surfing the Spy surfers featured are: Tyler Newton, Magnum Martinez, Cody Thompson and Alana Blanchard.
For more Spy surf team surfing you can go to our You Tube Spy surf site. Search for the SpySurfTeam page
Hurley US Open of Surfing held on July 18-26, 2009 at southside of the pier Huntington Beach CA. In day 1 surfing the Spy surfers featured are: Kaimana Jaquias, Nick Rupp, Evan Thompson, Cody Thompson, Tyler Newton and Luke Davis.
For more Spy surf team surfing you can go to our You Tube Spy surf site. Search for the SpySurfTeam page
Check out the video of Arrnette All Day Antics Pro Junior was held on June 6-7, 2009 at 56th Street Newport Beach CA. Spy surfers featured are: Nick Rupp, Luke Davis, Cody Thompson and Cory Arrambide.
For more Spy surf team surfing you can go to our You Tube Spy surf site. Search for the SpySurfTeam page.
June 6-7, 2009 ASP Grade 3 Pro Junior Arnette All Day Antics held at Newport Beach 56th Street.
The contest had contestable chest high surf throughout the entire event. The podium held 2 Spy surfers Cody Thompson at 4th place and Cory Arrambide holding down the 3rd place spot. Luke Davis narrowly missed the podium by placing 3rd in the semi finals.
This is Cory and Cody’s best finish this season thus far. This result puts Cory into the 4th place spot in the overall ratings while Luke Davis is 2nd overall.
Check out Cory’s ASP’s interview on http://www.aspnorthamerica.org/news_show.php?id=587
Cody Thompson in the blue contest jersey and Cory Arrambide in the white contest jersey.
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Ron Jon’s 50th Anniversary sand sculpture.
