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The world is full of heroes, here's to them! Big medal of honor going out to Freestyle Athlete and North Shore Lifeguard Jason Bitzer for his awareness and quick action at Pipeline on January 23rd, 2009. Jason along with several other helpful surfer’s, did everything they could to save Japanese surfer Masato Watanabe from a horrific wipeout. Fortunately, their timely actions saved Watanabe's life, read this article for the full story of tragedy averted. You guys know how we like to drop life lessons, so here's another...always look out for your fellow surfers! Here's to a quick and full recovery for Masato Watanabe. Peace.
photo credit: MICHAEL VOORHEES / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-BULLETIN
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Ok so we are always boasting about our limited lifetime warranty, and 100 meter water resistance, and that our watches are pretty much the most durable watches on the market at a really good price, right? Here's a bit of walk to back up the talk. Surf Pro Alek Parker showed up yesterday wearing the same Rasta Shark we gave him in January 08, sure that's only a little over a year but in reality this watch has been all over the world, surfed warm water, cold water, and everything in between. Here's the run down of voyages Alek took with his watch. If only we were all so lucky!
January 08: Dominian Republic
February 08: Puerto Rico
March 08: Argentina
April 08: Galapagos Islands
April 08: Panama
July 08: Costa Rica
September 08: Africa
And of course in between all these are numerous trips between California and Florida. So the moral of the story, take care or your Shark watch and it will take care of you! A watch doesn't have to be expensive to keep you right on time! All killer no filler! Freesytle4life.
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Shoots this is better than a 5 finger discount! Here's your chance to win all 3 of the new Shark Solids. We'd hate to have you pick just one, so we're offering up all 3. One catch, you can only register for the giveaway on the Freestyle Fan Page on Facebook. So if your feeling lucky, give it a go, fan up, drop a wall post, blog it, flog it, dog it if you dare.
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Swimming to Save Lives: West Coast 2009
-Humanitarians Join Together to Raise Money for SurfAid International -
Howdy folks, we'd like to ask for your help, let's do some good together!!! On Saturday March 21, Surfaid International is starting its 3rd annual Swim 4 Life fundraising events. Freestyle is sponsoring the event by donating watches for the event’s relay race. Teams and individuals participating in Swim 4 Life will work to gain sponsors for their 30-minute swim. The money raised goes to SurfAid International and its efforts to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. Get a team together, raise some money and maybe you’ll even win a Freestyle watch.
Register for Swim 4 Life today at www.surfaidinternational.org/swim4life09
Come show your support at one of the following events:
Saturday, March 21, 2009 @ 12:30PM: Coggan Aquatic Complex, 800 Nautilus Street, La Jolla 92037
Sunday, March 29, 2009 @ 12noon: Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu, 90263
Saturday, April 4, 2009 @ 11AM: Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club, 370 Drumm Street, SF 94111
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Never give up, don't ever give up! from Chad LaBass on Vimeo.
Another life lesson from Surfing. No matter how much it looks like your aren't going to make it, like your back is against the wall, like you are in a no win situation, just hang in there, keep your cup half full. You really won't know unless you give it a full go! If you like this life lesson from surfing then you may enjoy this one too.
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Honest Expression from Davis Paul on Vimeo.
In light of all the wild weather in SoCal, here's a new vid by Davis Paul and the Original Cast and Krue. If this doesn't inspire you to get out there and shred and have fun with your friends then you may need to check your pulse. Another sweet job of filming and editing by these guys, click it and rip it! We are hitting Big Bear this weekend, so if you're up there, give us a shout. Oh ya, and if you want to see this vid in full HD, click this link: http://www.vimeo.com/3182039
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Sometimes it's important to step back and take a look at the life lessons learned while we ride our boards. Here's one for ya! In tube riding as in life, timing is everything. Sure, you are going to take some beatings along the way, but the most important thing is to get up and go for it again and again. Here's to never giving up, enjoy the video!
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Nora Vasconcellos Promo from Nora Vasconcellos on Vimeo.
Introducing female surf and skate sensation Nora Vasconcellos! If you haven't heard of her, now you have. And good thing, she's going to blow up in the coming years so you can say your knew her way back when. The Freestyle Crew is stoked to have Nora rocking out with her clock out! Thanks for representing!
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Wednesday Weekly Webisode #1 Presented by Freestyle from Nick Rockwood on Vimeo.
Here's some more cool stuff from our freestyle4life athletes. I love it how so many of you are putting together cool edits for us! It warms our hearts, and makes us really not worry about all the wankers who spend their days complaining about not getting free watches. How about this, stop complaining and actually go out and do something cool like Nick Rockwood and his crew who filmed and edited this cool piece from the local Southern California Mountains. Thanks a ton for your support, you guys deserve a promotion and a box of watches! Pray for snow!
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