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Alex - Quiver U16 British Longboard Champ 2010 - 21/09/2010

Well, He did it, he set goals at the start of 2010 and has reached them.  Quiver team rider Alex Maddocks has just won the British U16's Longboard Champion 2010 title.  He also came 4th in the U18's which is a fantastic result for his age.
 
So very stoked for him, it's been a tough year with a change of school, change of curriculum meaning he had to cram 2 years work into 1 for his GCSE's, but what a year.  
 
 

Oakley Pro Junior 2010 - Aaron's 3rd Placing - 21/09/2010

            Well done to Quiver team rider Aaron Evans coming 3rd in the Oakley Pro Junior 2010 last weekend.
 
  
 photo credit Les Clinton 

European Pro Longboard Tour - Adam takes 3rd Place - 16/09/2010

Adam Griffiths, riding for Quiver surfboards has just finished 3rd in the second event of the European longboard tour in France. He narrowly missed out on making the final by 0.15. in the man on man, semi finals.
 
The next event will be at watergate, U.K. On the first weekend of October where Adam is hoping that a bit of local knowledge will help towards a win in the next event.
 
 

Jesus 2010 Surf Classic - 13/09/2010

 
Newly signed Quiver team rider Dale Foster put in a fantastic effort this weekend taking 2nd and 3rd place in the yr 14 age group and the under 18's surfing in the Jesus Surf classic up in Bude this weekend.    He only picked up his new stick less than a week ago so didn't take him too long to get used to it.  Well done Dale!

 

British Nationals Win for Quiver Team 2010 - 01/09/2010

The Quiksilver 2010 British Nationals were held at Fistral beach this weekend and we saw local boy and Quiver rider Johnny Fryer taking out the Men's Open Title and to match, Sarah Beardmore winning the Ladies Open title on her Quiver and Nicole Morgan, another Quiver rider taking second place.  With only a small swell on the Saturday, competition conditions were extremely challenging for all concerned. However thankfully,  Sunday saw some improvement in the swell and an onshore wind helped generate some shoulder high waves throughout the day.  
 
The mens final was pretty much an all Cornish affair with Johnny Fryer currently living in Newquay and Ollie Adams (Newquay), Jayce Robison from St Ives and Toby Donachie from St Merryn.  Adding this success to her victory in the English Nationals WQS surfer Sarah Beardmore is having a pretty great season!Well done to all our riders that took part this weekend.Mens Results: 1st Johnny Fryer 2nd Oli Adams 3rd Jayce Robinson 4th Toby Donachie
 
 
 

Quiver Cast 1 - Have Faith - Scotland - 25/08/2010

Welcome to the first Quivercast of 2010....... Featuring Pro surfers Mitch Corbett and Tom Butler. In this first episode the boys travelled north in search of slabs with their 'less than realiable' jetski... 'Bombard'. As with most over excited young surfers the decision was made on a whim without studying the charts and that soon came apparent as the swell didnt hit as expected. A week was spent twidelling our thumbs and crossing our fingers for a glimer of hope on the horizon and then it came...a brief window within the tides and wind where they could use the ski.... after a few practice waves however 'Bombard' decided to show that he wasnt very 'Ard' at all, and starting chocking at the sight of 8ft right handers unloading into 1-2ft of water. Fortunetly the RNLI at Scrabster are very well equiped to help with sick jetski's. We are very thankfull to them for this.... 

 
 
 

Quiver Cast 1 - Alan Stokes - 24/08/2010

August 2010 - Alan Stokes has been riding Quiver surfboards for about a year or so. With one of the most talented and ambitious shapers in the UK - Luke Hart - working closely with Mr Stokes to shape a whole quiver of performance short boards, Stokesy's surfing has reached another level of performance which is made clear in both his contest results and free surfing! Chickidy Check it out...
shot & edited by mrbproductions.co.uk
 

Greenaway Pro 2010 Quiver Win - 23/08/2010

Quiver team riders Tom Butler and Johnny Fryer entered the 2010 Greenaway Pro this weekend in St Ives and both made it to the final, setting themselves up against each other. Tom pulled out all the stops to take the win. Well done Tom and Johnny!!
 
 

Creatures Sign Tristan GUILBAUD to European Team - 20/08/2010

Creature of Leisure are pleased to announce the signing of 19 years old Tristan GUILBAUD to it’s European Team. Tristan has signed a long term agreement which will see him exclusively using Creature of Leisure’s range of surfing accessories.
 
 

Quiver Cast 1 - Alan Stokes - 20/08/2010

Tom Hits Scottish Waves - 18/08/2010

Newquay’s British surf champion, Tom Butler, has braved the most challenging wave in Fargo, northern Scotland.

 

Last month, Quiver Surf Boards, (Toms Sponsor’s) supported Tom and his team’s trip to Scotland in the hope that he would crack a particular coast line that is famous amongst the surfing community, in particular in northern Scotland for producing perfect, big, heavy, powerful and intense waves. Due to Tom’s popularity and status in the surfing world, Quiver organised a ‘big wave photo shoot which will be released in this month’s Carve magazine’.

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The team of three, which included Newquay born Mitch Corbett, the first person ever to surf this particular wave accompanied Tom to Scotland. In December last year Mitch was in Treliske Hospital in Truro on a life support machine for 5 days due to a severe head injury. Being lucky to be alive, let alone being able to surf again, Mitch ripped up the waves like the best of them.

Tom said, “The trip to Scotland was special for both Mitch and myself, for both of us to be surfing these crazy, scary waves together, shows his strong personality, desire and dedication to get back to where he was before the accident”.

Having had trouble with their jet ski, Tom not one for missing an opportunity decided to paddle the wave and from the left hand side, became the first person to ever accomplish this daring feat. Tom continues; “We have some of the best big wave spot's in the world here in the Great British Isles; I get the most excited when the sea conditions are big and challenging. I’m going to be pushing myself in the bigger stuff a lot this year and can’t wait for the first big swell's to start hitting our coasts. I’ll be setting off on a fair few surf trips over the course of 2010 taking a jet ski (sponsored by Cornwall entertainment) with the intentions of finding the biggest barrels out there to ride”.

Tom has recently launched his own company TB Surfing which allows fans to follow his progress by providing various links to social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and FaceBook.  The new easy to use website will list all of Tom’s events via an online calendar and will offer unique coaching packages by the surfing champion himself.

Tom’s website was built and supported by the Joe Way Appeal team in recognition for Tom’s dedicated support of which he is now an ambassador of. Tom will be supporting the Paddle for Life event in September this year.

 
 

Alan Wins Relentless Aerial Assault 2010 - 09/08/2010

Alan Stokes took part in the Relentless Boardmasters 2010 Aerial Assault and is stoked with the win.  Riding his new Quiver Dirty Truck, designed by shaper Luke Hart, the latest model to be added to the Quiver range of shortboards seemed to be the model perfectly suited to the comps conditions.  

 

"Yeah well chuffed just won the Relentless Aerial Assault comp at the Boardmasters, getting flung at waves using a jet ski is wicked fun" said Alan.

 
 

Damien Castera sneeks a ride on Quiver - 22/07/2010

Newly signed Quiver team rider, world longboard champion, Antoine Delpero lent his Quiver carbon rail epoxy board to Damien Castera some days ago, a free surfer for O’neill and FCS and he absolutely loved the board.  Here's some pics from his session.  For more info on our signature Delpero model longboard, take a look at the performance range in our catalogue.

 
  


 

 

Big Wave French Charger Joins Seabase - 20/07/2010



 
 

Cohete Surfboards-Surfing Greece n' Costa Rica - 06/07/2010

Alan Stokes Crowned 2010 Sri Lanka Champion - 06/07/2010

QUIVER TEAM RIDER ALAN STOKES CROWNED THE WINNER AT THE 2010 SRI LANKA CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
 

The weeks Sri Lanka Champion of Champions Surf Contest saw two new champions, some great weather and perfect conditions. UK Pro Surf Tour Champion Alan Stokes from Newquay and Welsh Champion Beth Mason showed stunning form in 3 to 4 ft conditions to take the top spots on the podium at one of the year’s most prestigious contests.  Organised by the UK Pro Surf Association (UKPSA), the event saw one of the largest ever entries with over 50 contestants travelling from all over the world to bid for this major title at Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka.. 

 
 
This years Champion Alan Stokes, commented, “I am ecstatic to have won this event, after coming 2nd last year and in previous years, it feels likes it has been a long time coming. It has been really nice to have an event with great waves and a really cool atmosphere.  Reubin and I came here three weeks before the event and we both finished in 1st and 2nd so it feels like the training has paid off.”
 
The swell decreased over the week, offering up some challenging surf for competitors to test their skills and demonstrate to the judges what they can do in the clean conditions.  The variety of moves and action on display was described by Head Judge Esther Spears as, “Definitely impressive – the best seen in many years. This shows a promising time for British surfing.”
 

The highest scoring wave of the day was from last years champion Alan Stokes, from Newquay. Who got a 9.50 point wave in the semi’s which then lead him into the man on man final against Reubin Pearce.  Alan went onto to win this years Open, 2nd place going to Reubin Pearce (South Africa), 3rd to nineteen year old Stuart Campbell (Woolocombe) and 4th to Reubyn Ash (Bude). 
The all Welsh Women on Women final, was a fight to the end. With Beth Mason winning the Sri Lankan Champion of Champions Women’s division by  only a 0.77 lead, leaving Gwen Spurlock to pick up a very close 2nd place.  The local division also saw some great surfing and all the equipment that was used for the competition was kindly donated to them by the sponsors. Throughout the contest training had been given to the locals in judging and other aspects of contest management, and they hope this gift will allow them to run their own contests raising what is already a high standard of surfing in the area.
 
 
 
 

Quiver Surfboards Latest Media Coverage - 05/07/2010

We've been getting some good press recently on our Quiver Surfboards and I've managed to get hold of a few of the latest pieces featuring us in the press and new surfing calendar.  Unfortunately we don't have the original high resolution images but you can get the gist from these...
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

Chick Surf Flick by Sticky Bumps - 02/07/2010

Sticky Bumps have gathered their girls for a little surf movie with not a single guy in sight.  Makes a change!!!
 
 

Candice Wins British National Longboard Champs - 01/07/2010

Quiver longboard team rider Candice O'Donnell Claims her second major longboard title of 2010.  
 
Having already sealed the English title earlier this year, Candice had her eye set firmly on the British title.  Pressing home her authority over this years British Longboard tour Candice took her 3rd vistory in a row and sealed the title with an unassailable lead, crowning her the New British Longboard Champion of 2010.
 
  
 
Candice now claims the following results so far this year: 
 
  • British National Longboard Champion 2010
  • English National Longboard Champion 2010
  • Over all winner of the British Longboard Union Tour 2010 (three 1st place finishes)
 
 

Alan Stokes New Video Release - BE INSPIRED - 18/06/2010

Quiver team rider, Alan Stokes will be making another smoking appearance in his latest release 'The Truth'.  In stark contrast to his 2009 Animal film debut, 'The Truth',  we take a trip down to Cornwall with Stokesy to find out the inspiration behind his surfing style.  Here's a sneak peek...
 
 
Super hot footage from Fistral plus a few shots of Stokesy when he was just a grom! A Mr B Production for Animal.
 

Seabase UK Warehouse Opening Hours - 15/06/2010

To all our wholesale / Retail customers:
 
We have changed our factory/warehouse opening hours to the public and will now be open for trade from 9am-3pm for any goods being collected in person from us.  The warehouse will be strictly closed daily from 3pm onwards.  We will endeavour to help you should you arrive and not realise our new opening times and hope that this will not cause too much distruption to you. 

New Brit film celebrates big barrels & UK surfin - 08/06/2010

Fusion is a film about surfing around the beautiful, diverse and wave-rich coastline of Great Britain, featuring the country's best surfers at the best spots when they're at their best, from the beach breaks of Cornwall to the heaving slabs of Caithness.  Quiver surfboards and Creatures of leisure both feature as sponsors on the film.  


 
If you appreciate good surfing and can relate to the extremes that make the British surf scene truly unique then you'll certainly enjoy this film.  Keep your eyes peeled for its UK release date coming this month.
 

 

Green Foam ® arrives in Europe..... - 02/06/2010

Seabase has announced it is to distribute Green Foam® in Europe beginning this summer!  
 
  

 
 
Green Foam blanks are made with a patented process using recycled foam and foam waste. US Blanks has reached an agreement to manufacture Green Foam® blanks using their large range of surfboard moulds and their expertise in foam blowing to further enhance their own green credentials – they are already producing surfboard blanks with some of the lowest emissions in the world from their EPA approved factory in California. 
 
Green Foam blanks will be available from Seabase outlets in France, Portugal and the UK in the most popular blank sizes at a slight price premium over regular foam. Green Foam has a density around that of the current blue density US Blanks foam. “Using Green Foam blanks with our new ISO 10NP resin, the far safer and solvent free Resin Research epoxies, and our water based finish coatings will produce more sustainable surfboards and help placate our own in-house manufacturing concerns with the environmental impact surfboard production causes” says Seabase European Manager Pani Bundy.
 
“We’re excited to be part of this major change in surfboard manufacturing”.
 
 
 
 
 

 



Tom Butler supports PADDLE FOR LIFE 2010 - 28/05/2010

British surf champion and Newquay boy, Tom Butler has recently launched his own exciting, brand and celebrates the launch with a slick, new website and logo.  The new website www.tbsurfing.com designed by Scott Dickinson, will allow fans to follow Tom’s progress by providing various links to social media platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and Face Book. The new easy to use website will list all of Tom’s events via an online calendar and will offer unique coaching packages by the surfing champion himself.

Part of the custom built surfing package will take place at the Quiver factory, Quiver being one of Tom’s sponsors. The tours itinery will include lunch with a talk about techniques, followed by our factory tour to give fans an insight into what goes into making surfboards. Following the ‘surfing green eco experience,’ the website now allows its audience to register via an online booking process; this in turn gives the user the chance to take an in-depth and insightful view into the world of surfing.
 
Tom said “I have always been really competitive and determined, before I started surfing in competition I took part in surf life saving and played football, both at a high national level. I love to compete with my friends and brothers, and am always going toe to toe with them all.”

The website and branding has been a partnership between Tom and the Joe Way Paddle for life team. The Joe Way story has inspired many people to help with fundraising including other successful surfers such as Ben Skinner (Skindog) and Alan Stokes.
 
 

Matt Way, Joe’s Dad Said; ‘This was a great opportunity to give something back to Tom and support one of Newquay’s surfers to develop within the sport he loves. This will also give Joe’s paddle a lot of coverage at all of the surfing competitions and help to boost the popularity of this, now annual event”

Tom continues “My main aims and goals I am setting myself for 2010. Firstly to improve my UK Pro Surf Tour ranking finishing 2nd last year I only have one way to go being crowned the champ at the end of this season. Secondly we have some of the best big wave spot's in the world here in the Great British Isles; I get most excited in the sea when conditions are big and challenging. I’m going to be pushing myself in the bigger stuff a lot this year and can’t wait for the first big swell's to start hitting our coasts. I’ll be setting off on a fair few surf trips over the course of 2010 taking a jet ski (sponsored by Cornwall entertainment) with the intentions of finding the biggest barrels out there to ride”.

The original Paddle for Life started after lifeguards from Fistral Beach held a Joe Way memorial paddle to raise money for the charity in 2008. For more information about the paddle or to enter ‘Joe’s Raffle’ and win exciting prizes that the surfers themselves have donated please visit the paddle website.www.joeway.co.uk 

2nd Round BLU Quiver Win - 25/05/2010

Alex was in action again at the weekend,  2nd round BLU, British Longboard Union held at Saunton, Great conditions and FANTASTIC weather, we were given an incredible display of Longboarding at it's best.
 
Alex was again in fine form up against the best juniors in the country with three fresh back from the europeans where they finished 1st, 2nd and 6th.
 
In the Under 16's Alex placed 1st and managed a creditable 4th in the under 18's, Narrowly missing out on a much higher placing, He was up there in the top two at one point but just couldn't find a good enough wave to back his best score up, But was happy to finish 4th behind European  #1 & 2.
 
 
 
Well done to all the guy's and girls and of course judges and helpers, A great comp indeed.
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