New Window Display

The boring blank window that was the front of our new shop has now had a makeover! That means a big new picture of Emerald team rider Ryan Hardy, the likes of which have never been seen at Emerald before, thanks to the guys at VS Bodyboards!

The work was done quickly and professionally by Matt Dawson from Gecko Projects in Taren Point, Sydney. If you have any signage or banner needs, these are the best guys around so get in contact with them! You can reach Matt on 0405 221 568 or email him at matt@geckoprojects.net.au

Eddie Solomon Paddle Out

Recently a much respected part of the boadyboarding community lost his battle with cancer. Eddie Solomon was known throughout the bodyboarding community for his crazy antics out massive Teahupoo and Newport Wedge as well as running the worldwide bodyboard shop 662 Mob.

Due to a large contingent of Cronulla locals being very close to Ed, including Alex Leon who runs 662 Mob Australia, the boys organised a memorial paddle out, out Shark Island to remember the man. On Saturday, about 30 or so guys paddled out the Island to remember the life of Eddie.

Below are a few shots of the event, thanks to Paul Gleeson. Our thoughts go out to all of Eddies friends and family in this tough time. 

Jerry's South African Grom Bash Goes Off!

Jerry's Grom Bash for 2011, presented by Turbo Bodyboards, Gotcha, Cafe Sofia and WPBA got off to a smoking start on saturday, the 24th of September in 4-5ft, offshore, peaky conditions at Derdesteen, just north of Tableview.

Over 40 keen youngsters, all under the age of 20, some from afar afield as Plettenberg Bay on the South Africa's east coast rocked up to have their chance at the title of "King of the groms" in 2011.

This years event boasted two divisions, the Under 20 division aswell as the hotly contested Under 16 division, which incidentally was the biggest and most competitive, even though most of the Under 16

Lester Wins Knights!

Cronulla local Andrew Lester took out the win at the SA Knights Beach Pro on the weekend. In fun 3-4 ft heavy left hand wedges, Lester smashed the opposition to take home the crown. this is the second time he has competed in the event (the last being 2007) and the second time he has won the event! To celebrate, Fluidzone gave him their Daily Frame yesterday. Well done Andy!

Luke O'Connor - Daily Frame

While the East Coast has been under a bit of a Spring Slumber wave wise, it has allowed the good guys at Fluidzone.com to revisit some of the action from this year's amazing winter swells. Today sees Luke O'Connor about to have a good old wrestle with the famed Shark Island shocky in the Daily Frame.

And while the waves have been pretty slow around here in the past few weeks, the shop has been heating up, with new board ranges arriving from nearly all the big brands, and the last couple to arrive very shortly. Including new arrivals from Found Boards and ID Boards, 2 brands we have not previously had in store.
School holidays mark the start of the silly season, with all new boards in store, and pretty much all of the winter stock on sale! All of our clothing in store is on sale, as well as all 2010/11 summer wetsuits, and most of the 2011 Winter suits as well! If you need some new rubber, you can be sure to find a bargain in store now!

Grom's Daily Frame

Today we once again see one of Cronulla's up and coming prodigy's scoring the Fluidzone Daily Frame. This time it's Cronulla Bodyboard Club member Sam Strachan getting his scoop on out the Island on one of the heavier days of the year so far. You can check out what the "grom" has been up to recently on his blog www.samstrachan.tumblr.com