Colin's new ride.

Colin stopped by today with the new ride he built. You'll see him cruising the 101 from Leucadia to work at Pizza Port. Digging the seat extension.

This is for Ray...

A nice restored Chevelle at ASR this year. Ray (who used to work at the shop before graduating to Captain Keno's restaurant) has been restoring his own Chevelle so I took this for him. I think Ray's looks just a bit nicer.

ASR Fall 2010

While some may be scratching their head, I happen to enjoy seeing the encroachment of motor racing on the surf/skate culture. I have been a huge fan of F1 for many years and during that time have watched bits of World Rally and MotoGP. It is fantastic for me to see all of these elements coming together.

Team Subaru USA had a small but nice static display on the main floor.

ASR is Back.

Crazy board by Peter Schroff, a shaper/artist from Newport Beach. Hard to imaging the time invested in shaping, glassing and sanding. Have to admire the creativity.

Melali at La Paloma

Went to see Melali at La Paloma Thursday night. The Melali Sessions band, including Jon Swift, Todd Hannigan, Fernando Apodaca, and Rob Machado, played the soundtrack live on stage as the movie played behind them. Swift is a great talent and when accompanied with accomplished musicians and great surfing the result is quite an experience.

Melali is here...

In the shop now @ $25 OR go see the movie at La Paloma August 12th.


Here is the "official" story:

While wandering through Indonesia filming the award-winning surf movie The Drifter, Rob Machado met up with various friends for surf sessions on the best waves the Islands had to offer.

Set across the vast Indonesian island chain, Melali: The Drifter Sessions features Rob Machado — one of the most stylish and skilled wave riders of our time. Melali returns to the fundamentals of surf cinematography by focusing on the surfing experience, the artful relationship between man and surf, and the sharing of this experience with good friends.

Spearheaded by Machado and director Taylor Steele (the godfather of modern surf film), this two-disc set contains two versions of the 35-minute surf film, an audio CD of the original score, and a short film documenting the recording of the soundtrack. Joining Rob at the finest surfing locales Indonesia has to offer is an eclectic and world-class cast of wave riders: Dane Reynolds, Kelly Slater, Kalani Robb, Shane Dorian, Dan Malloy, Mike Losness, Marlon Gerber, and Rizal Tanjung.

TikiWaxx - Summer

Summer is here, well almost. June gloom has extended into July so we are overcast and cool. A little bit of rain this morning to top it off. I am looking forward to our typical summer getting underway.

Just picked up some TikiWaxx, pretty fun idea. It looks good and works. Only $1.

Sounds of Waves

Man I've neglected the blog. Sorry for that. We are having a DVD showing tonight, 7PM, at the shop. Snacks and drinks while they last. Bring a chair and hang with us this evening.

Sounds of Waves is a 3 year global surf odyssey filmed and directed by Luke Thorpe. This film brings together musician and surfer unlike any other. Great surfing and great music. What else is there?

Max's new Rat Rod

Sure he's only 5, but every young man needs a rat rod. We'll worry about the license issue later.

Memorial Day at the shop.

Anna and Max working hard to make some extra $$ for Summer Camp. (At least someone is working around here today.)

Cinco de Mustache

Steve rocking his Cinco de Mustache. He was taking numbers all day long. Very nice.

New Hats!

The new Progression FlexFit hats are in the shop. Go with the original or the 210.

Choose wisely........

Sector 9

When the waves are flat we skate. It's no secret that Sector 9 is the current board of choice. We have 25 completes in stock plus all the accessories. From the Joel Tudor mini to the Carbonite downhill missile we have your board.

When I skate with the kids to school in the morning I take the Tree Barrel. The Sidewinder trucks make short work of dodging kids and moms on the sidewalk. I have the Sandwedge at the shop for quick cruises to grab lunch or to check the surf.

There's always room in the garage for another skateboard.

Mike Slingerland Gun

This board is amazing. 9'6 Gun shaped by local Mike Slingerland. Mike started shaping in 1968 for Hansen's. He has been shaping under his own label in Encinitas for 35+ years. His skill and experience show in this board. If you plan to hit Mavericks when it's on, this board is for you. (It would also look good on the wall for those of us used to surfing smaller waves.)

Soul Fish

Just in: Slightly used 6'10 Soul Fish Surftech in a wood veneer. Dimensions are as follows:
Nose: 15 5/8"
Mid: 22"
Tail: 15 1/2"
Thick: 2 5/8"

The board comes with Futures TP1 (with trailer) and is in Great shape. The template is slightly fuller through the middle for easier paddle in summertime mush waves. $675 takes it.

Timothy Williams at the Eric Phleger Gallery

Check out Los Angeles based artist Timothy William' s showing Entitled “Relics from the Now”. The exhibition includes work produced from 1996-2010. The opening reception will be at Eric Phleger Gallery Thursday March 18, 2010 from 6 until 9 pm. The show will run through April 22, 2010.

Williams employs objects such as fire extinguishers, skulls, port holes and propellers from old ships, forgotten guitars, violins, pieces of sidewalk and bullet riddled surfboards and transforms them with paint, collage, photography, video, even torches and gunfire to an end that is nothing less than fantastic.

Michael Hammer, of the Hammer Museum, said of Williams’ work, “I appreciate the way his work looks old and mysterious, yet new and never seen before. I see his work as having that unique quality of staying power.”

Roger Herman describes Williams more simply having said,”He’s a hell of a talent.”

Meet the artist, see the show and be glad you did.

Where:
Eric Phleger Gallery, located at 828 North Coast Hwy 101 next to Progression Surf in Leucadia.
www.ericphlegergallery.com

When:
Artist’s reception: Thursday March 18, 2010

What:
“Relics from the Now”, solo art exhibit by Timothy Williams

Press Contact:
Eric Phleger
Gallery Director
ericphleger@yahoo.com
760-415-1787 cell
760-436-1440 gallery

Iron Cross, Long board

Just received a new 10'7 Iron Cross long board. A beautiful five stringer with a custom volan glass patch on the deck. Very nice.

Arts Alive 2010, Leucadia, Encinitas, and Cardiff

The 2010 Arts Alive banners are now out and on display. Out in front of the shop is a banner by local artist Ron Merino. Check out Ron's other work at: www.ronmart.com/

The banners will be displayed until May and will be then auctioned off on May 23. Catalogs may be downloaded at www.artsaliveencinitas.com Bidding starts at $150 so skip your lattes, save some $$ and buy some great art.

Breakers 8'8 Custom Single Fin

Jeff Grygera shaped the following 8'8 Breakers custom single fin for the shop. The color work was done by cutting a sponge and applying the colors individually. A very time consuming process for sure but the result was worth it. A nice change from the status quo. The board is 22 3/4 wide by 2 3/4 thick. Yours for $535!