A visit from Chris Del Moro this May.

Chris is making another visit to Australia this May. He'll be spending the first part of his trip in Byron Bay for the premier of his good mate Dave Rastovich's movie, MINDS in the Water. He'll then make a quick trip south to Sydney for a couple of days so keep an eye out for him. If we have the time, we'll be calling into Deus Ex-Machina Camperdown, Heritage Surf and Six Ounce Board Store Manly. Come say hello. Happy Days...

Minds in the Water on Youtube

I'll be in Byron when the premier of MINDS in the Water will be showing, looks like it's going to be a worth while flick. I wouldn't call myself a tree hugger but like most surfers I do care about the waters we spend so much time in.

9'7" Bing "OT" Pintail

I've been waiting to get one of these "OT" Bing Pintails since I saw one while I was in CA last year. It was a board built for Icons of Surf so I had to wait my turn. This one will be for sale when it arrives in OZ around early to mid June.

Description: "OT" stands for Original Template modeled after the original late 60s Bing Pintail outline with the wider point further back, slight step nose & concave, volan glassing, round 50/50 rails into a slight edge in the tail. Stringer: Cedar + black high density foam + yellow high density foam + black high density foam + cedar.

Sounds good!!!

An original 1968 Bing Pintail with the same stringer set-up.

MINDS in the Water. Premier @ Byron Bay Community Centre 30th of April 2011. Dave Rastovich & Chris Del Moro.

Minds In The Water is a feature-length documentary following the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and his friends including Bing team rider Chris Del Moro to protect dolphins, whales and the oceans they all share. Through Dave's journey - a five-year adventure spanning the globe from Australia to the Galapagos, Chile, California, Alaska and Japan - we see one surfer’s transformation from observer to activist in his desire to defend the ocean and its inhabitants.

SATURDAY APRIL 30TH, 2011 at 7:00 PM Byron Community Centre 69 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481 Tickets: $20 in advance or at the door Q&A with filmmakers and cast, special musical guests & after reception.

Resin delights

I thought I'd finished unwrapping boards for a little while but these delights arrived this week. The BN Lightweight with the Mexican blanket nose + white opaque body looks amazing and the 7'0" & 7'8" Lovebirds feel so nice. I grabbed one for myself and can't wait to get it wet. Shoot me an email if you see something that takes your fancy.

1968 Brewer BING Pipeliner

My mate Gav has got his classy Bing Pipeliner for sale to help found his new house. If you're interested in owning part of surfing history call him on 0427 592 093.

***So Many Bings***

Delivered another batch of Bings and a couple more Almonds to Six Ounce today. Definitely the best display of Bings in Australia and possibly further. Call in and run your hands over these gems and talk boards to Ben , Roberto and Taylor. Plenty of demos for your pleasure as well.