May 4-8, 2010 was the Nike 6.0 Lowers Pro WQS 6* Prime event held in San Clemente CA at Lower Trestles. Along with this contest there was also a grade 2 Oakley Pro Junior event.
The Spy surfers at this event were Dean Morrison, John Florence and Torrey Meister. In the Juniors event there were Tyler Newton, Nick Rupp, Evan Thompson.
The standout Spy surfer during this event was John Florence. He surfed this event like he was freesurfing. During this event he beat Dane Reynolds and Andy Irons along with many other creditable surfers. Look out for big thing from John Florence.
In the Junior Pro event the Spy surfer that stoodout was Tyler Newton. Tyler was ripping throughout the contest. In the finals he never really got the waves to showcase his talent but a 4th palce in this international event was not a bad showing. Newts is leading the Hawaiian Pro Junior ranking. Good surfng Newts!
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
Katin Pro Am Jan 14-15 2010 at Huntington Beach CA northside of the Pier.
This contest dates back to 1977 and always has been a 2 day event. Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Shaun Thompson and Sunny Garcia are some of the contest past winners of the Katin Pro Am.
Spy’’s Evan Thompson from Jax Beach Florida was in California for a couple reasons. He was here for the last team practice before the PacSun US team headed off to New Zealand to particpate in the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship and to surf in the Katin Pro Am Team Challenge representing the Surfing America team.
Evan is a well known contest grinder who does not make very many mistakes and has a knack for getting the job done. At 17 years old Evan was easily the youngest competitor in this years Katin Pro Am final. In his efforts to get that 4th place finish Evan took down some very seasoned vet proving himself to be an up and coming competitive surfer to watch out for.
Congrats Evan on your 4th palce finish and an early Happy Birthday to you too!
Check back for a short video piece on the Kantin Pro Am and Evan’s surfing.
After and grueling process of mulitple workouts at different beaches along the west coast Surfing America has selected their team to compete in the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Cmapionships in Auckland New Zealand on January 20-28, 2010.
Spy is very pleased to have Evan Thompson in the boys under 18 division and Parker Coffin in the boys under 16 division representing the US in this competition.
For more information on this event click here or here.
PacSun Surfing America Championships in Huntington Beach CA. This is part 3 of 3 series video on this event. Surifng on August 30, 2009 including the Spy team riders Evan Thompson, Nick Rupp, Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi.
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PacSun Surfing America Championships in Huntington Beach CA. This is part 2 of 3 series video on this event. Surifng on August 29, 2009 including the Spy team riders Evan Thompson, Nick Rupp, Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi.
To see more Spy surf team videos click on Vimeo or You Tube.
PacSun Surfing America Championships in Huntington Beach CA. This is part 1 of 3 series video on this event. Surifng on August 28, 2009 including the Spy team riders Evan Thompson, Nick Rupp, Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi.
To see more Spy surf team videos click on Vimeo or You Tube.
Spy surf team riders Evan Thompson, Nick Rupp, Luke Davis, Parker Coffin and Kanoa Igarashi all came to Huntington Beach CA, on August 24-30 to surf in the PacSun Surfing America Championships. A good result in this event help them to be chosen into the PacSun Surfing America US Team. The US team will be surfing in the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in late January 2010.
Here were the results of this event:
Evan Thompson: boys under 18 2nd place
Luke Davis: boys under 18 4th place / boys under 16 3rd place
Parker Coffin: boys under 16 4th place / boys under 14 1st place
Kanoa Igarashi: boys under 14 3rd place / boys under 14 2nd place
PacSun Surfing America US Team Selection:
Boys Under 18: Evan Thompson, Luke Davis
Boys Under 16: Parker Coffin, Kanoa Igarashi - Developmental squad
Check back for videos on this event.
The following pictures were taken by the Spy team riders during the event. Live Life Trough Our Lens…..
Enjoy!
Luke doing his "Blue Steel" imitation
Cory the king of "Blue Steel" came down to surf in the team challenge for Billabong
Parker using the creepy cam
Conner looking at the camera while brother Parker with the eyes on his tee geting his groove on.
Sage looking timid
Mothers We Like To Look At
Pat the son of Tom Curren growing up fast. Look at Kanoa wondering how he can get a catapillar on his upper lip too.
Parker Coffin
The Parker Show
Parker giving the International I Love You Sign
AJ the photog for Surfing America who donateed some action image for this blog. Thanks AJ!
Nick Rupp may have had a bad contest but regardless he rips and stuck around to surf the great waves that Huntington Beach had for this event.
Kanoa (yellow) 2nd boys under 12
Parker (red) 1st Kanoa (yellow) 3rd boys under 14
Parker (white) 4th Luke (blue) 3rd boys under 16
Boys under 16 US team
Boys under 18 US team
Evan Thompson photo by AJ Neste
Evan Thompson photo by AJ Neste
Luke Davis photo by AJ neste
Luke Davis photo by AJ neste
Parker Coffin photo by AJ Neste
Parker Coffin photo by AJ Neste
Kanoa Igarashi photo by AJ Neste
Kanoa Igarashi photo by AJ Neste
The PacSun Surfing America US team photo by AJ Neste
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Ron Jon’s 50th Anniversary sand sculpture.
