KaBoom!  Nick and Chad dropping in on you again with The Daily Grind - Episode 4.  The US Open of Surfing is going off!

So as you just heard, we are denying incomplete profiles and applications so make sure you get your page dialed before applying.  If you get denied, don't get mad, get rad and fix your profile and apply again. 

We will be accepting about 10 to 20 athletes a day so be on the lookout for good news in your inbox.

Please leave your comments and questions below.

Have a rock out with your clock out weekend!

Nick and Chad

Howdy Soldiers...Nick and Chad coming at you with Episode 3 of the Daily Grind.  This is what we call the Weekend Wrap-up, and what a weekend it was, good times a plenty from a bikini photoshoot to US Open of Surfing madness.  Click the video below to see the action. 

As you just witnessed, you no longer need credits to apply so all you creditless riders can get in the game.  And don't forget to follow us on twitter... www.twitter.com/sharkpirate  

Leave your comments and questions below! 

Nick and Chad

Hi Shredders...turn up your speakers!  We hope you enjoy the 2nd episode of the Daily Grind.  Just click the video below for some good information on the Freestyle4life sponsorship process and for a funny video on why smoking is bad. 

If you come to the US Open come on by and say hi, we'll be out front of HSS at 1:00pm on Sunday with the Freestyle Surf Team.

PLEASE CLICK ON COMMENTS BELOW TO ASK YOU QUESTIONS AND TELL US WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND!

Rock out with your clocks out!

Nick and Chad

Freestyle4life

Come on down to Huntington Surf and Sport on Sunday, July 20th at 1:00pm to meet members of the Freestyle Pro Surf Team including Cory Lopez, Sage Erickson, Alek Parker, Anthony Walsh, Andrew Doheny, and Teddy Navarro. Check out the cool double-sided poster below and come on down to get yourself an autographed copy!

You may have noticed we’ve been in a giving mood lately as we’ve been promoting Shane Dorian and Aaron Reed Shark Watch Giveaways on our homepage. Now my friends, we have another opportunity to present to you! The cool folks over at www.gearcrave.com are helping us spread the love. They launched a new Freestyle Watch (X5) Giveaway so head on over to GearCrave to sign up, choose, and comment. Let the feeding frenzy continue…good luck!

Strange but true, yes a Tide watch featured in Real Deep Snow! Ok Ok, not actually snow, but the realdeepsnow blog thanks to our buddy Chris Crossen. Looks like he had a fine time in Nicaragua. That reminds me, it's time to book a trip!

Watch, listen and learn about how Freestyle4life is going work.  Post your questions and comments below.  Good to meet you!  Nick and Chad

FREESTYLE WELCOMES BEDE DURBIDGE TO SURF TEAM

Durbidge Currently Ranked Third on ASP World Tour

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (July 08, 2008) − Freestyle, the original action sports watch manufacturer, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Australian professional surfer Bede Durbidge. 

Durbidge is currently ranked third on the ASP World Tour and Freestyle Marketing Director, Chad LaBass is elated to have signed a multi-year contract with him.  “To be able to strike a partnership with a legitimate world title contender is an absolute dream,” says LaBass.  “Bede’s work ethic, attitude and personality are a perfect fit for Freestyle and our aggressive global marketing initiative.  We look forward to working closely with Bede to design the perfect surf watch and to continue following his relentless assault on the World Tour.”

Durbidge is set to make his next move at the Billabong Pro at Jeffereys Bay, South Africa; the 11 day holding period for the contest will begin on July 10, 2008.  Durbidge will be competing against other world class surfers including the ASP World Tour’s current first and second place holders, Kelly Slater and Joel Parkinson.  Durbidge is fired up about joining Freestyle just days before the competition.  “I’m absolutely stoked to be on the Freestyle team as they’ve been around since the beginning.  I can’t wait to be using the watches in my heats at J-Bay,” said Durbidge.  Be sure to tune into the live webcast on www.aspworldtour.com and watch Durbidge take on the world class right’s of J-Bay.

Durbidge was born in Brisbane, Queensland Australia and, when not traveling on the Tour, he resides in Currumbin, Queensland Australia.  To learn more about Freestyle and to check out Bede Durbidge’s profile check out: www.FreestyleUSA.com.  His other sponsors include Mada clothing, Ocean Minded footwear, Mt. Woodgee surfboards, On A Mission (OAM) accessories, Xcel wetsuits and Green Stuff Surf Wax.

About Freestyle

Founded in 1981, Freestyle is a leading action sports watch manufacturer.  The Freestyle watch collection includes a full line of performance and lifestyle choices for men, women and youth, all styles are water resistant to 100 meters or more and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.  With roots firmly planted in surf, Freestyle proudly sponsors a team of highly respected surfers including Shane Dorian, Cory Lopez, and Anthony Walsh as well as junior standouts Nat Young, Andrew Doheny and Sage Erickson.  For more information, visit www.freestyleusa.com.

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