A couple weeks back the North Shore took on the South Shore for the pink slips of the boards in the Red Bull Rivals competition and here's some video footage!
Surfer Poll Awards Tonight!
The Surfer Poll Awards are upon us and our own Matt Beacham is co-hosting the event! Check out the webcast that starts streaming live at 7PM. If you haven't done so already vote for Rusty team riders Jamie O'Brien and Travis Ajay's videos in the Web Clip of the Year category. Scroll down for the videos that are nominated and for more info on how to vote. Check out the webcast by going the Surfer Poll website here.
Jamie O'Brien's Backdoor Switchfoot
Shot by Vincent Laforet, J.O.B.'s maneuver is presented in a stunningly beautiful HD format that was captured by the revolutionary RED camera. Vincent compares shooting J.O.B. to "photograph[ing] Michael Jordan at the United Center in Chicago for his last 3 years on the court." This is one seriously amazing clip that showcases an incredibly difficult maneuver and also demonstrates a huge leap in technology.
Check it out by clicking here.
If you having trouble viewing the clip, try this lower quality version.
Madclips Bells Beach Fantasy Surfer Breakdown
Next up is the Madclips crew (which features Rusty's Travis Ajay) and their video, Bells Beach Fantasy Surfer Breakdown. Check out this hilarious clip as Bucky Johnstone, Texas State Surfing Champ of '79, and his buddies Manuel Nacho Estrada, Derek Dynamite Jones, and Maddog give you their fantasy surfer picks.
How to Vote:
-Go to the Webclip of the Year Website by clicking here.
-Click "VIEW ALL" if you want to see the videos again.
-Next hit "HAVE YOU ALREADY WATCHED ALL THE NOMINEES? THEN GO AHEAD AND VOTE HERE."
-A pop up window like the one below will appear and make sure you vote for Rusty!!!!
More Photos From Red Bull Rivals
Photo from Surfline.com
Check out some more photos from the event and Jamie O ripping on a skim board!
First Look at Vincent Laforet’s J.O.B. Project
A couple of days ago we posted a clip shot by Vincent Laforet of Jamie O'Brien doing a Backdoor Switchfoot (which you can vote as Surfer Mag Web Clip of the Year here) and today we have more clips from the upcoming film. This footage shot on the Canon Red camera is jaw dropping and the project looks like it will revolutionize surf cinema.
Check out Vincent's blog here with more of his incredbile work.
J.O.B. Crosses Over to Moto?
Demon Factory posted an exclusive video of Jamie O'Brien warming up at an unknown lake in Southern Cal. Apparently, JOB's trip to Bali (click for pics) sparked a new passion for the Hawaiian free surfer. He has since developed two new tricks: The JO’B Boost Air, which he pulled in Bali when trying to save his cell phone from hitting the curb and shattering into a thousand pieces, and the Red Bull Shuffle, which has not been seen by the public as of yet. Head on over to Demon Factory for the full story.
Vote for Rusty @ The Surfer Poll Awards
Surfer Magazine is starting a new award category this year, Web Clip of the Year, and two of Rusty's team members have been nominated! Scroll down for the videos and instructions on how to vote.
Jamie O'Brien's Backdoor Switchfoot
Shot by Vincent Laforet, J.O.B.'s maneuver is presented in a stunningly beautiful HD format that was captured by the revolutionary RED camera. Vincent compares shooting J.O.B. to "photograph[ing] Michael Jordan at the United Center in Chicago for his last 3 years on the court." This is one seriously amazing clip that showcases an incredibly difficult maneuver and also demonstrates a huge leap in technology.
Check it out by clicking here.
If you having trouble viewing the clip, try this lower quality version.
Madclips Bells Beach Fantasy Surfer Breakdown
Next up is the Madclips crew (which features Rusty's Travis Ajay) and their video, Bells Beach Fantasy Surfer Breakdown. Check out this hilarious clip as Bucky Johnstone, Texas State Surfing Champ of '79, and his buddies Manuel Nacho Estrada, Derek Dynamite Jones, and Maddog give you their fantasy surfer picks.
How to Vote:
-Go to the Webclip of the Year Website by clicking here.
-Click "VIEW ALL" if you want to see the videos again.
-Next hit "HAVE YOU ALREADY WATCHED ALL THE NOMINEES? THEN GO AHEAD AND VOTE HERE."
-A pop up window like the one below will appear and make sure you vote for Rusty!!!!
Jamie O Feat. on Surfline’s 60 Seconds
The horn may have went off, but Jamie O and Rizal kept on charging and ended up sharing this Padang pit. We know we have shown this to you before, but not in this quality and it's in super slo-mo! Click here to view the clip.
Jamie O Featured in Top 10 Longest Barrel Rides
Awesome feature that was posted on Transworld Surf. They collected the top ten longest barrel rides they could find on youtube and our own Jamie O made the list! While quality is of the camera work is highly suspect, Jamie's ride is absolutley insane. Click here to see the full feature and check out the other sick barrel rides!
More Padang Padang Highlights
Here's some professionally shot footage of the Padang Padang Invitational. Featuring some sick barrels from Rusty's Marlon Gerber, Ryan Turner, and Jamie O'Brien. The clip also shows a better view of Jamie O and Rizal double barrel ride!
Jamie O’Brien Wins Rip Curl Padang Padang Invitational!
Click on the photo for the full Surfline.com feature...
The idea was simple: gather the best tuberiders in the world at the best barrel in Bali. And as Padang Padang pumped out perfect, smoking six-foot tubes the Rip Curl Cup Invitational delivered as advertised.
Jamie O'Brien took home the win in what will go down as one of the most spectacular displays of high-stakes tuberiding in Padang history. O'Brien battled through a field of 16 of Indonesia's best surfers and 16 of the world's top tube riders to meet legendary Balinese surfer and two-time Rip Curl Cup champion Made "Bol" Adi Putra in the final.
"This is right up there with my Pipe Masters and Teahupoo trials wins," O'Brien said after being escorted from the beach to the winner's podium on the shoulders of his friends and soaked with champagne. "I got so barreled today."
"It was as good as it gets today," said two-time champ Adi Putra after the final. "This is the first time I surfed Padang this year. I wish it was always like this."
Jamie O flew into Bali on Monday for the contest after a month and a half without surfing. The Rip Curl Cup is one of the only contests he's doing this year, aside from the Pipe Masters. Most people wouldn't think of surfing big Padang after going a month and a half without a wave, let alone in a contest in front of hundreds of people.
O'Brien scored an unheard of four perfect 10s during the event, including two in the same heat during Round 2 for a flawless total heat score. He earned $2,000 for the win, but the prize money was secondary to the countless memorable barrels he made during his five rounds of competition. He plans to donate all his prize money to a local Balinese charity.
"Everyone is a winner today," said contest director Pete Matthews. "It was a true tuberiding event."
Click Here for the full Surfline feature and more photos.
Click Here for Rip Curl's Official Padang Padang Invitational Site with even more photos and video!
Final Results
1st - Jamie O'Brien
2nd - Made "Bol" Adi Putra
T-3rd Ryan Turner
T-3rd Laurie Towner
