CLONEZONE
We're positive that you've seen enough coverage of Cyclone Alfred, but it won't stop us from reminding you that Liliana Bowrey caught one of the waves of her life out at Kirra on a red, 6'4" Slipper. We're proud to see Lil charging out there. For one, it's gnarly az, but also, because she's holding it down for the girls in what is undoubtedly a male-dominated ego-fest. Onya Lil!
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ANNUAL SMASH UP
You'll be happy to note that this keyboard warrior learnt from past mistakes and managed to avoid the cracking hangover that typically follows our annual party. Three film prems, two bands, a DJ that thought he was in Ibiza, and a factory full of fine folks - we'll see you again next year fam.
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TEAM RADIO, VOL. 1: KANG HUSNI
Last week we found some time to check in with verified soul-funk-freak Kang Husni Ridhwan i.e. the James Brown of longboarding. He sent through some unsolicited images for a visual update, along with our very first instalment of Thomas Surfboards Team Radio. Have a listen to his playlist below. Can't believe James Brown didn't make the cut!
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LONG SURFBOARD CLUB
We just held our 10th iteration of the social event that masquerades as a surf competition - the Long Surfboard Club, where everyone's a loser! The LSC is as unofficial as it gets. We encourage you to join, or if you're not in the area, make your own dumb club with your own dumb friends. It's a 10-times proven recipe for success. Fart yeah.
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FILM UPDATES
Two of the films we premiered at the annual smash up have just been release on YouTube. Petit Ecrin is a new surf short featuring Victoria Vergara on a borrowed Scoop Tail and Big Dreams, in Pristina Aguielera conditions. And Short N' Sweet, by Lilliana Bowrey and her guy friend Elliot Paerata Reid shows, among other things, how hard Lil charges. The pit she gets at Supers is NUTS! Cop a watch of these two, this lovely Sunday afternoon.
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HEAD KNOCKS R US
PSA, if you don't like blood, don't scroll any further. Otherwise take a gander at the knock to the head that this keyboardlord's board gave him recently. NOT! GOOD! A few trips to the Brisbane Royal later, he's officially signed up for brain surgery - NOT! KIDDING! If the next issue of the BB doesn't make sense, you'll know why. LOL.
Being the natural competitor that he is, Jake Bowrey attempted to one up me by positioning his lovely face under a falling 10'3. He's given himself a (soon to be healed) scar that will no doubt make him look a lot tougher than he is. Head knocks r us. DAMMIT!
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NEW T-SHIRTS
In the last six months we've been working to improve our t-shirt program through quality and fit testing. New Thomas branded T's come in two fits and weights, on the left below we have the Box Fit, heavy weight unisex T, and on the right is our no fuss Classic Fit T, which has a really comfortable and nondescript cut. Both are currently en route to the Factory in new and current graphic styles. Keep an eye out. V happy with our humble team's results :)
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AND THAT'S NOT QUITE ALL, FOLKS
Shoutout to long time friend of Thomas Surfboards, Ryan Heywood - not only does he have one of the best hairdoos in surfing, he's also got some of the best Dad moves - caught on camera out Rainbow with his son Rocket hanging 20.
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