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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’.

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!

VIMBY - Green Foam

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.

Surfers Skin Launches in Europe - 20/05/2010

Seabase International announces they are to distribute the Surfer’s Skin range of sunscreens in Europe

Developed in New Zealand to overcome the severe UV conditions experienced by surfers, the Surfers Skin range of waterproof sunscreens has been widely accepted throughout New Zealand in all outdoor pursuits where it’s waterproof, sweat-proof and non-sting qualities have been praised. The development company, Skin Alive, also produces a range of sunscreen for Golfers and Snowboarders and skiers with all products accepted for a huge range of other activities and its qualities become well known.

Claiming a 30+ SPF factor, (Factor 50 is only 0.5% more effective) and at least two hours of waterproof protection and Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection, Surfers Skin is perfect for any conditions likely to be experienced anywhere in Europe.

“We consistently get UV ratings of 15 out of 15 – extreme conditions with very short burn times in our New Zealand summers. Surfers Skin, with its high protection factor, ease of application, and safety factors will be the choice of all surfers – just as it has been in New Zealand for years” says Seabase International Director Murray Steward. “We are proud to offer it under our 100% Quality 100% Waterproof sign-off in Europe – it perfectly fits our quality image as we strive to offer total and complete satisfaction in both product and service to the surf industry”.

Surfers Skin has paid close attention to safety issues with the product line containing no Parabens or nanoparticles. Rich in nature’s new wonder material, Manuka Honey, and aloe vera, Surfers skin is particularly safe to use for children and its sweat-proof formula doesn’t run easily to sting young eyes. Safe for all skin types.

Seabase will distribute CE approved Surfers Skin from their warehouses in France and the UK, and in their new premises in Portugal opening this spring. Surfers Skin adds to the increasing range of high end products offered from Seabase, who range of brands includes Creatures of Leisure, Sticky Bumps Wax, the fast growing surfboard brand Quiver Surfboards, and True Ames Fins.

“ We have an exciting range of new products being added to our range this summer, including our major new range of Turtle Bay beginner boards, and our new Seasoft Bodyboards and Softboards “ said European General Manager Pani Bundy “ all of which will reflect our raison d’etre – quality products and the very best service”.

http://www.seabase.eu/docs/Surfers_Skin/

Latest Quiver Ad's - 20/05/2010

Here's a look at some of our latest Quiver ad's to feature in Wavelength, Pitpilot, & Surfer's Path. Come down and see the crew at Seabase and get a custom Quiver before we sell out!!!!

Creatures Andrew Doneny Wins Lower Pro Junior - 13/05/2010

Andrew Doheny, Creatures of Leisure rider clinched the Oakley Pro Junior, his first ASP Pro Junior victory, over a stacked final field including reigning ASP North America Pro Junior Series Champion Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 18, Dylan Goodale (Kauai, HI), 19, and Tyler Newton (Kauai, HI), 19, with an impressive 17.10 out of 20 heat total after moving through an elite early round field including current ASP Dream Tour surfer Jadson Andre (BRA), 20, and reigning ASP World Junior Champion Maxime Huscenot (REU), 19.

"I don't even know what to say, this doesn't feel real," Doheny said. "I hope it's not a dream. This was the hardest draw because there were so many good international guys competing. It's been an awesome event and it's been inspiring to see all of the top pros like Andy (Irons) surfing."

The impressive victory posted by Doheny catapults the young Newport Beach native to second overall on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series, increasing his chances towards qualification for this year's ASP World Junior Tour.

"Hopefully this puts me in good position for the rest of the year," Doheny said. "I really want to qualify for the World Junior Tour, so hopefully it's on. I'm going to try my best."

Oakley Pro Junior Final Results:
1 - Andrew Doheny (USA) 17.10
2 - Nat Young (USA) 15.40
3 - Dylan Goodale (HAW) 14.17
4 - Tyler Newton (HAW) 13.60

BLU Round 1 - Quiver Riders come 1st - 10/05/2010

Our 2 Quiver team riders, Candice O'donnell and Alex Maddocks have both taken out 1st place positions in the 1st BLU, British Longboard Union competition of the season this weekend 8th-9th May '10.

Candice took the ladies 1st place position and Alex coming 1st place also in the U16 category and also 4th in th U18. Awesome results for the pair of them and a great start to the season. Lets keep the results coming for our Quiver team!!

For more information about riding a board made by the same crew that shapes and makes Candice's & Alex's boards, give our Seabase office a call for more information/stockists of Quiver Surfboards.

C4 Waterman SUP's available New Zealand - 07/05/2010

C4 Waterman Stand Up Paddle Boards
available from Seabase New Zealand

Seabase is proud to announce its association with C4 Waterman SUP (stand up paddle boards) in New Zealand. Seabase NZ is the leading distributor of C4 products in NZ and they are available from:

www.c4waterman.co.nz

Seabase NZ, 37 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Tel: +64 7 575 6070
Fax: +64 7 575 6090
Mobile: +64 21 835 090

About C4 Waterman written by Dave Parmenter, C4 Board Designer/Shaper and Team Rider:

Welcome to the exciting and fast-growing new sport of Stand-Up Paddle Surfing.

A lot has happened in this emerging sport over the past year, and whether you are interested in high-performance surfing, racing across the Molokai Channel, or just cruising along the coast or your local lake, you'll probably want to learn as much as you can about all the different types of SUP paddle craft available on the market.

As the designer and shaper of the C4 Waterman Stand-Up Paddle surfboard line, I'd like to brief you on some of the features of the boards we offer.

One of the most common questions I am asked is, "What makes the C4 boards different from the all other SUP boards out there?"

Well, first and foremost, it would have to be the people behind the boards. Between Brian Keaulana, Todd Bradley, Mike Fox and myself, we bring over 160 years experience in surfing, canoe paddling, paddleboard racing, sailing, sea-kayaking and water safety disciplines to our SUP surfboard designs. Sure, there's been a lot of arguing about rocker and templates and fin arrays, but in the end it sure has helped the design evolution zip along.

Over the past decade I've been fortunate to have worked closely with one of the surfing world's preeminent watermen, Makaha's Brian Keaulana. Makaha, on Oahu's leeward coast, is the big board capital of the surfing universe, and the surfers there really demand a lot from their tandem boards and tankers. Brian was the originator of the modern high-performance SUP short board, and innovated most of the surfing techniques you see spreading around the globe right now.

Along with Brian, I've also spent a lot of time with Todd Bradley learning about canoe and racing hull design. A veteran outrigger canoe racer, Todd has crossed the Molokai Channel more times than I've had hot lunches. Five years ago, when we began designing our first SUP paddleboards, he envisioned a whole new class of racing-------a regatta-style division consisting of super-light, very fast paddle craft that would skate 'downhill' like flying fish. It wasn't long before we were hip-deep in EPS and hotwires and carbon fiber, experimenting with all sorts of hull designs. Sure, there were a few duds in the mix, but with Todd behind us (well, out in front of us, actually--------he smokes the rest of us in the races) it wasn't long before we came up with a 14-footer that really started shaving some minutes off our Hawaii Kai runs.

The chief feature I've tried to infuse into all the C4 Waterman boards is something pilots call 'control harmony'--------when a maneuver feels seamless and crisp in a perfectly coordinated response of ailerons, elevators and rudder. Like aircraft, surfboards move and turn on three axes, and both pilots and surfers love it when their craft answers the helm sweetly.

Without the proper and carefully balanced combination of rocker, outline, vee, and flats and edges, a Stand-Up surfboard is little more than an unwieldy tub. And the added leverage and torque provided by the paddle brings a whole new set of considerations.

The fleet of C4 Waterman SUP surf and paddle boards are designed, shaped, and ridden by a bunch of guys who paddle and surf them every day. Over the past 5 years we've paddled thousands of miles on our SUP surf craft---------in the surf, across the open ocean, on lakes and down rivers. We've tested and refined our boards in Hawaii, Australia, the Maldives, Europe, Japan, Tahiti, and all across the continental United States.

So let's check out what we've come up with and see which boards best suit your needs and local conditions.

Candice wins English National Longboarding 2010 - 04/05/2010

Candice wins 2010 English National's, Womens Longboarding

Candice O'Donnell stamped her mark yet again at this year's English National's held at Watergate bay 2010.

The surf was in the 2ft range and onshore but quite contestable. Candice was a standout in every heat of competition, surfing in a 6-women final, she comfortably took out her second English Longboarding title riding a Quiver Longboard (made by Mark Neville at Seabase www.seabase.eu).

"Conditions were tough, surfing a 6 women final in poor conditions, strong winds and shifting peaks, but I managed to keep focused on getting two good waves as soon as the heat started. I am extremely happy with this win, and will take this positive energy forward to my next event on the BLU tour in a weeks time, thanks to all my sponsors for their support!" Roxy / Vans / Seabase / Quiver / Errant Surf

For more information about riding a board made by the same crew that shapes and makes Candice's boards please contact our UK head office.

US Blanks now shipping Green Foam - 24/03/2010

Green Foam signs Exclusive Licensing Agreement with US Blanks - available in Europe via Seabase

San Clemente, CA, 3/18/2010

Green Foam and USBlanks are proud to announce that USBlanks is the new Exclusive Manufacturer, and Distributor of Green Foam in North America, Japan, Europe, and Costa Rica . USBlanks, located in Gardena, California is the world’s leading manufacturer of polyurethane and EPS surfboard blanks both domestically and internationally. Their forward thinking awareness to environmentally sound manufacturing processes and constant efforts to reduce their manufacturing footprint makes this a perfect union in stepping towards a “greener” future in surfboard production.

Green Foam, and the USBlanks’ global distributors will work in concert to introduce Green Foam to their established markets world-wide. The world will now have easy access to high quality - Recycled Green Foam Blanks.

Green Foam blanks are made from recycled rigid polyurethane foam waste produced in manufacturing surfboards. Green Foam Blanks has patents pending on its proprietary technology and looks forward to pushing the limits eliminating the PU waste in the future. Green Foam uses a Cradle to Cradle process in reintroducing the waste back into the parent product.

“We are honored that USBlanks is our new manufacturing partner and look forward to a creating a greener future for surfboard production.” Said Joey Santley- Co Founder of Green Foam. “We are excited that our technological process allows us to recycle foam waste over and over again perpetually and measurably, reducing the virgin chemicals that are used in production.” Steve Cox- Co- Founder Green Foam. “Partnering with Green Foam allows us to increase our established recycling abilities, which include PU and EPS foam scrap, paper, and wood. Our continual reduction in our waste footprint sets the standard for a greener blank manufacturing process worldwide.”, says Kimberly Thress of USBlanks.

About US Blanks- www.usblanks.com

USBlanks, LLC. was established in 2006 in an effort to bring quality surfboard blanks and unparalleled customer service back into a chaotic marketplace. In just 4 short years this strong partnership has grown into the leading manufacturer of polyurethane and EPS surfboard blanks worldwide. Their attention to quality, customer service and detail has propelled USBlanks to the forefront of a very competitive and ever changing market.

About Green Foam- www.greenfoamblanks.com

Green Foam was established in 2009 by partners Joey Santley and Steve Cox to bring recycling to the blank manufacturing process. A Primary goal was to produce a first (1st) quality blank to rival any blank on the market while having a smaller impact on the environment. Green Foam keeps the foam waste from going into our landfills and gives it another chance to ride. Green Foam can be recycled over and over and over again. Founders Joey Santley and Steve Cox also co-founded the ReSurf Foundation – a non profit organization dedicated to educating the Surf Indsutry about reducing, reusing and recycling the waste produced in manufacturing products sold in the surf market. www.resurf.org

Ry Craike - Creatures of Leisure rider - 12/10/2009

Creatures of Leisure Team Rider News

It's been a long time in the making but finally 'There's No I in Go Ry' hits the stands this week on the cover of the new Waves mag (Nov issue). Yeeehaaa...

Craikey also scored the cover (see below). His 3rd cover for the year!!

Also, please check out some updates on Ry's new website www.rycraike.com

There's 2 new clips and a couple of new blogs.

http://www.rycraike.com/Videos takes you to the videos section to view a clip from the Padang Padang Invitational held in sold 6-8 foot pits! Also check out the clip from Ry's recent trip to the USA for his premiere, ASR and the Surfer Poll Awards.

BREAKING NEWS - Ry gets married on the 1st of Nov so wish the boy well!!

So who is riding Quiver surfboards by Seabase? - 09/10/2009

Our Quiver Surfboard line up is just amazing - you'll know these guys (and gals!) for sure. Our sponsored rider line up all pay for their boards - that speaks volumes - they could get their boards elsewhere but they choose Quiver Surfboards shaped by Mark Neville, Luke Hart, Phil Hodge and a few other guest shapers. Click here to look at the boards - www.seabase.eu/surfboards.

All our surfboards are custom surfboards. Not one is mass produced - each is individually crafted, in the UK.

Shortboarder's

Alan Stokes

Tom Butler

Johnny Fryer

Arron Evans

Andrew Stone

Micah Lester

Ollie Adams

Lyndon Wake

Josh Hughes

Lee Bartlett

Mitch Corbett

Longboarder's

Adam Griffiths

Antoine Delperro

Candice O Donnell

Elliot Dudley

Alex Maddocks

Will Martin

And everyone else!

We are selling Quiver Surfboards world wide to many delighted customers.

Quiver teams heads to Scotland - 03/10/2009

The Quiver team headed to Scotland late last month for a week of pumping surf with the UK's top riders - all surfing for Quiver Surfboards - Seabase's own in house brand of surfboard shaped by Luke Hart, Mark Neville, and Phil Hodge.

Visit our team riders section!

Quiver Team bails for Scotland. - 24/09/2009

Quiver® Crew get classic Scottish Surf!

The Quiver® crew tossed a coin and rather than going to the British Nationals headed for Scotland for some of the most epic surf ever photographed in the UK. Good decision as it turned out.

The trip, sponsored by Seabase and assisted by Mercedes-Benz UK, was a spontanious decision to prove how great and how unbustable their new Quiver surfboards could be. Seabase shaper Luke Hart, the darling of UK surfing right now, (shaper for five of the top ten surfers in the UK - plus two famous seniors) arranged for the team of surfers, photos and journalists to drive all day to get classic Scotland waves. As it happened, World Champion French rider Antoine Delpero's younger brother was there, getting perfect surf but he watched in horror as his favourite shortboard floated out to sea! We've heard about this young surfer - he's hot and a future competitor for his brother's crown.

With three photographers for upcoming coverage in Pit Pilot, Wavelength and Carve, the group of the UK's best riders, including Tom Butler, Adam Griffiths, Mitch Corbett, and Josh Hughes drove non-stop to get classic waves at Thurso in some of the best conditions ever.

A movie producer there filmed Adam Griffiths getting a ten-second tube ride he considers one of absolute high points of his career. Its featured as the sign-off for his new surf film, out soon. Watch for it.

The Quiver® boards survived some of the most extreme conditions at "The Slab", with even Adam Griffiths declaring his Quiver® carbon railed longboard absoutely unbreakable after survivng some of the most intense tubes experienced in the UK. "The board was unreal - the perfect board for the conditions. I'm sold on the Quiver Seaflex design - my board is so fast, with feel and immense strength. It doesn't chatter as a lot of longer Epoxy boards do, it doesn't feel stiff, its got so much sensitivity and speed, and yet its so light. I can't break it, and I'm an expert!" Adam's shaper Mark Neville designed the new Quiver® Pro boards to perform in all conditions, while Sam Jenkins and others in the factory team design the laminates that give Quiver their lighness and strength.

Tom Butler also raved about his new Quiver® boards, as did all the team. Tomm survived every effort to crush him and his equipment. Shaper Luke Hart says "stoked how the boys and the boards performed. This was a proving trip for what we can achieve when you have a good relationship with your shaper and great surfboards". Luke is particular about watching surfers before he designs their boards, and is one of Europe's in-demand shortboard shapers right now. Considering even team surfers pay for their Quiver® surfboards, Luke has a waiting list of surfers young and old queueing for his Quiver® designs, while demand is huge for the carbon railed Quiver Ultimates at £600 each. In a world first, Phil Hodges has perfected the machining of the Quiver Parabolic blanks, enabling shapers to refine production and designs. Mark Neville's Quiver® longboards, especially the Pro version, continue to attract the UK's best riders.

More details soon - pix to follow. Thanks to Luke for his work in getting this whole deal underway. Our thanks to Mercedes-Benz for their added sponsorship - trips like this are all too infrequent and more will happen.

UK surfing is on a real roll, and I'd say if predjudices are left out, we'll be showing the world how progressive surfing in the UK is now totally world-class!

Bob McTavish Surfs Quiver! - 28/08/2009

(Picture kind courtesy of www.robtibbles.com. Great site! Thanks Rob - the lunatic is truly in control.)

As a kid growing up in the surf in New Zealand I admired and worshipped five surfers - Phil Edwards, Dewey Webber, Nat Young, Midget Farrelly and Bob McTavish. One of the most creative all time surfers, and still hugely respected world-wide for his innovation, creativity (especially with George Greenough - watch "Crystal Voyager" before you die!) and his genial, modest nature, Bob McTavish is one of surfing's greatest and one of the sports finest characters.

So it was with pride approaching disbelief when I heard the story of Bob's recent visit to Devon. The story goes - and I'm more than willing to believe it - that Bob was surfing one of his own boards in very average and typical North Devon surf. He borrowed one of our sponsored riders Quiver longboards and didn't give it back! Surfed it all evening apparently, then eulogised later about the board. All or none of this may be true - we only have the picture...

Now I'm willling to be content with seeing you on our Quiver board, Bob, its a great honour and after all we strongly believe its one of the best longboard designs in the world right now, especially the Mark Neville Seaflex models.

Sincerely though, if there is any way we can help you in the future with a more permanant arrangement, please call. You could shape some for us - or perhaps ride our other shapes?

Did I say thank you? Thank you!

Quiver Seaflex Boards on test... - 22/08/2009

Testing Seaflex composite technology at our Seabase France office. Demo'd by Marco our despatch manager and the most powerful 6' Frenchman we could find, this 4lb 6'02" board is over a year old and very used. Don't try this with your current surfboard! Oh alright, go on then......

View our Quiver boards here Here is our Surfboard Warranty.

Tom Butler Signs for Quiver! - 21/08/2009

Top UK Junior British Champion Tom Butler collecting his third Quiver surfboard from Seabase!

Tom, one of the UK's best ever shortboard surfers (and one of the nicest) 4 times British & UK Junior Champion, had been raving about his test board, claiming it "by far the best board I've ever had!"

Tom collected his new boards from Seabase this week, saying he was so stoked with his progress since riding Quivers. He claims Luke Hart's designs and the Light, Quick and tough Quivers have advanced his surfing another big notch. The only problem he has is having to pay for them - something he says he'll have to get used to!

Seabase are priveleged to have Tom join our surf team of young, progressive surfers.

Making Waves Worldwide....

Creatures Sponsored rider Clay Marzo wins again - 18/08/2009

Clay Marzo Marches to Victory at Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (Tuesday, August 18, 2009) – Clay Marzo (Maui, HI), 19, claimed the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 3-Star Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido in impressive fashion today when he put fellow finalists Junior Faria (BRA), 22, Angelo Lozano (Puerto Escondido, MEX), 22, and Cory Arrambide (Ventura, CA), 19, in a combination situation to take out his first ASP WQS victory.

Although the finalists faced inconsistent conditions at Puerto Escondido, Marzo managed to capitalize on the two best waves and displayed a mind-blowing combination of barrel-riding, progressive tail-drifting turns and reverses to take out the victory.

“I was a little worried because it was a little mixed up out there,” Marzo said. “I got that first score and was able to relax enough to get the other one.”

The talented goofy-footer posted an opening score of a solid 8.25 before closing the doors on his competitors when he logged a massive 9.25 (both out of a possible 10) for a committing reverse.

“I saw this section coming and knew I needed to do something big,” Marzo said. “I did a little tack and luckily I did a big throw-tail and came out fins first and was able to spin it around.”

Quiksilver Pro Puerto Escondido Final:

1- Clay Marzo (HAW) 17.50

2- Junior Faria (BRA) 11.50

3- Angelo Lozano (MEX) 8.20

4- Cory Arrambide (USA) 6.20

Antoine Wins World Championship... - 10/08/2009

STOP PRESS!

Seabase sponsored surfer Antoine Delpero has won the World Championship in Costa Rica. Antoine uses only materials supplied for his boards by Seabase, has his Delpero fins designed and made by us, and is a Creatures of Leisure sponsored Rider by Seabase France, using Creatures leashes, pads and boardbags. .

Congratulations, Antoine, we are all proud to be associated with such a decent & respected winner!

Candice Wins Again! - 31/07/2009

Candice Wins again!

Seabase sponsored rider Candice O’Donnell (left) from Newquay, Cornwall became the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour Women’s Longboard champion.

In the first ever UK Pro Surf Tour Women’s Longboard event, riding her Quiver performance long board, Candice dominated the division in peaky two-to-three foot surf (1 metre) defeating Nicola Bunt, Elsie Pinnigger and Marina Lee in the final.

Candice holds the current British and English Women's Open Longboard Titles. She is considered one of Europe's top woman surfers, featuring often in fashion and outdoor magazine photoshoots, and universally liked for her humility and easy going nature. More photos to follow.....

Another contest success for Quiver surfboards

Quiver Flagship Store Launches! - 01/01/2009

Quiver® International’s new flagship store has opened in New Zealand's premier resort of Mount Maunganui, close to the famous Puni's Farm and a couple of hours from New Zealand’s famous breaks of Raglan and Whangamata.

The second store follows the concept store opened recently, and is part of Quiver's programme of dedicated and hardware focused surf shops in the South Pacific.

With a programme dedicated to offering only surfing’s premium brands, Quiver® has established its brand in the consciousness of surfers world-wide, reinforced by the hugely progressive Quiver® surfboards utilising Seaflex™ technology and made in Europe.

With surfboards from Quiver, Darrren Handley, DHD, Murray Burton, Clayton, JS, Surfboards, Boardworks, Stewart and many other world famous names, and accessories from Creatures of Leisure, Sticky Bumps, Seabase, and many other brands, Quiver has the widest and deepest selection of surfboards and accessories in the South Pacific.

Quiver - probably the most progressive new surfboard company ever!

New Brit film celebrates big barrels & UK surfing - 01/01/1970

UK Surf Film captures the extremes that make up British surfing

New surf movie, Fusion will soon be released for eagerly awaiting surf enthusiasts. 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 have both backed the team that produced the movie and 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 release dates.

http://vimeo.com/12059251