Props

From the FCD Inbox -

"Just sending some props on my new board I just got from Freedom Surf Shop in Va Beach. David at Freedom talked me into the 6' 4" Quark last week. I've been mainly longboarding for the last 9 years, with some tinkering on a 6' 10" funboard as well. I really wanted to get something with a bit more performance, but still compatible with our east coast conditions. I've had it out a few times this last week in everything from knee to chest and it's a great, fun board!!! I absolutely love it. The craftsmanship is SUPERB. Easy to paddle and catch waves and turns great. I think the longboard's gonna stay on the rack for a while. Although not initially a huge part of my decision, I was very pleased with how eco-friendly this board is. Thanks for all you guys do."

- XXXXX

photo: Mary O. quarking in Indo

Rincon in Super8

Featuring Trevor, Morgan and Mary-O!

Burleigh Heads

FCD has been out in Australia this week for the opening of our new surf store in Burleigh Heads. We're psyched to have partnered with some great people over there!

Straight Away

Don't you love this part of the carve? As you compress all of your energy into the back leg, the front leg straightens out and points the way forward.

Dustin Hollick, somewhere near Tasmania.

Big Gouge

Dustin Hollick slices into this wave. Somewhere near Tasmania.

Grey Whale Sessions

The surf has been so flat around here lately that I'm ready to hop in my car and follow these guys down to Mex. Jammin' harmonica on the trailer!

New Wetsuits

We just received some Fall 2010 wetsuits! We now have M's R2 Frontzip springers, R3 Backzips in short and regular, Hooded R4's in short, regular and tall, and ....we save the best for last....W's R4's!! Wish listers will get a call from us soon!

Banjo

Banjo is a local ambassador from the northern beaches of Sydney, Australia. He's got a nice nose riding style.

Puerto Escondido Beach Cleanup

"A few days ago we organized a beach cleanup in Puerto with 20 kids that do the lifeguard junior program and with the help of the head lifeguard in Puerto, Godo. It was a great morning and we picked up lots of trash. The kids were super excited to do it and eager to learn about preserving their beach." - Meti

Attracted to Danger - Case Study 2

Today's post comes to us courtesy of Dustin Hollick, Patagonia surf ambassador for Tasmania. This is part 2 of a 2 part essay. Dustin's Case Study 1 was posted previously.

Case Study 2:

My heart was racing and my lungs burned as I pounded furiously along the beach in the darkness. I knew Jimmy was fit, and a good 800m in front of me.

When I had arrived in the car park that morning Jimmy was already suited up, he had all intentions of waiting for me until the headlights coming down the hill alerted us to the imminent arrival of more surfers. This was enough to set Jimmy on his way, he shot over the sand dunes like a ferret down a rabbit hole.