One of their most popular models that is getting lots of attention these days is the Waycoolers, which is a vintage inspired pair of mid-size sunglasses.  Just recently Tres Noir launched the new honey-tan horn color Waycoolers.

The sunglass line is very much influenced by rock and roll that crosses over with surf and skate.  All Tres Noir optics are handmade of acetate with a wire core and have 100% UVA and UVB protection. 

Tres Noir can be found at Nordstrom stores and other dealers throughout Southern California.  In the next couple of weeks Tres Noir Handmade Optics will be taking part in The Swap Sample Sale with several other brands.  For more info. check out Tresnoir.com.  

When: Saturday, December 12th 10 a.m to 3 p..m

Where: 1032 West 18th street Costa Mesa, 92627

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If you’re thinking about picking up a new board, then you might want to check out this event happening on Saturday. 

Faction Surfboards is having a huge Grand Opening party for its new store and surfboard factory.

Faction Surfboards was launched in 2007 by local Huntington Beach shaper Mike Huseman who has been mowing foam for several years.

The big shindig will include: surfboard and product giveaways from several companies including: Future fins, Austin Foam Cores, S.E.R.F Academy, Graphite Masters and many more.  There will also be FREE food catered by Wahoos fish tacos and beverages from Monster Energy Drinks.

Faction Surfboards produces all sorts of equipment including: shortboards, fishes, funboards, longboards and stand-up paddleboards.  The new 2010 line of boards will be on display and if you find one you like you can place your custom order at the event.  

The Grand Opening party will also have live music performed by the Lone Watti Orchestra, Guns Don’t Argue and Bob Milspaugh.  For more info. and directions, check outFactionsurfboards.com. or call (714) 496-5383.

When: Saturday, November 21st 11 a.m to 6 p.m

Where: Faction Surfboards 1981 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana 92705

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While many big surf brands have been affected by the sluggish economy in the last year or so, one major brand is showing no signs of slowing down.

Hurley once again is teaming up with another core surf, skate and snowboard shop.  This time the action sports giant is opening a store inside ZJ Boarding House in Santa Monica.

This weekend there’s a huge Grand Opening party at the new Hurley Store.  There will be live music, drinks, food, and plenty of prizes. 

If you purchase any goods from the store you’ll also get a FREE “Drifter” tee, the new Rob Machado, Taylor Steele movie. 

The band MK and the Gentlemen will also be jamming from 2 to 3 p.m.  Everyone is invited, it’s FREE and all ages are welcome.  For more info. check out,zjboardinghouse.com/zjhurleystore.html.

When: Saturday, November 21st 12 p.m to 6 p.m

Where: ZJ Boarding House 2619 Main Street, Santa Monica

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This NSSA event is single A rated, but will have a special Airshow division which is always exciting to watch.  And sometimes there’s even some cash up for grabs for the surfer who can pull off the most radical aerial.

Some of the other divisions that will be taking to the water this weekend include: Boys, Juniors, Longboard, Mens, Mini-Grom and Womens.

As always there’s a lot of top talent from Orange County that will be competing.  They include: Huntington Beach’s Kanoa Igarashi and Christian Saenz, Capistrano Beach’s Luke Davis, Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran, Newport Beach’s Tyler Gunter and Kaleigh Gilchrist.

The two day competition starts about 7:30 a.m each day and wraps up about 5 p.m.  For more info. and heat times, check out nssa.org.

When: Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd

Where: 54th Street, Newport Beach

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The Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational In Memory of Eddie Aikau takes place at Waimea Bay which is one of the most famous surf spots on the seven mile stretch of coast. 

However, the special event hasn’t happened since December of 2004, when Kauai’s Bruce Irons took the win. 

The contest requires the surf to be at least 25 feet Hawaiian scale which is about 30 to 40 feet on the face of the wave, but mother nature hasn’t produced that amount of swell in the last five years.

Some of this years invitees include: 9-time World Champion Kelly Slater, Andy and Bruce Irons, Sunny Garcia, Grant “Twiggy” Baker, Michael Ho, Shane Dorian and San Clemente’s Greg Long.

The 2009/2010 Eddie Aikau event is celebrating the 25th anniversary this winter.  The opening ceremony takes place on Thursday December 3rd.  The official waiting period for the contest runs until February 28, 2010. 

For more info. and a full list of this years invitees and alternates, go to quiksilver.com/eddie.

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Fury Surf, a surfboard and surf accessories company is offering some screaming deals.  All their surfboard packages come with a surfboard, a travel bag, a leash and a traction pad.  Typically, all that product would cost someone at your local surf shop at least $500 or more.

So due to the tough economic times, this company is offering a few different packages.  A shortboard setup will cost $299.00, a fish package will run you $350.00 and a longboard setup will cost $395.00.

All Fury Surfboards are hand shaped and made of Australian foam blanks with American made fibreglass.  Every board comes with FCS removeable fin systems and an airbrush.  For more info. check out furysurf.com.

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An Orange County girl pro surfer landed an entertainment gig.  22-year old Erica Hosseini has been a regular competitor on the ASP Women’s World Qualifying Series for a number of years, but can now be seen on camera.

The Newport Beach local recently scored a job on GrindTV.com in association with Yahoo Sports.  Hosseini is the host of the Weekly Grind.  The show features all the latest news and highlights of the week in action sports.

Erica Hosseini can also be seen in various ad campaigns in all the major surf publications.  Hosseini is currently sitting in 34th place in the 2009 Women’s WQS ratings.

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Edgar was known for his bright colored paint jobs on his boards and fluorescent wetsuits.  He did a lot of competing in his early years and was always backed by some Orange County based surf brand.

Once his surfing career came to an end, he worked in the surf industry for several years.  In the mid to late 90’s Edgar owned and operated Clear Water Glassing in Costa Mesa and Area 51 surfboards and clothing.

If you were a friend of Gary Edgar’s come out and celebrate his life this weekend.  A paddle-out will take place at Orange Street in Newport Beach on Sunday, November 15, at 9 a.m.

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Are you in the market for a new surfboard or in need of some extra cash for the holidays? 

Well here’s an opportunity to sell some of your old surf equipment that’s collecting dust.

Stewart Surfboards in San Clemente is holding its first annual Holiday Swap Meet next month. 

Here’s how it works…Drop off your items at the surf shop on Thursday December 3rd or Friday December 4th and the staff will help you price and sign in your items.  If your equipment sells, you can either take 100 percent store credit or 75 percent same as cash.

They’re expecting lots of surfboards and other surf equipment, so stop by and score some great deals.  For more info. check out stewartsurfboards.com or call (949) 292-4805.

When: Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th

Where: Stewart Surfboards 2102 South El Camino Real, San Clemente

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If you’re an amateur or pro competitive surfer, then here’s your last chance to qualify for Volcom’s big championship event next year. 

The third and final stop of the Volcom Totally Crustaceous Surf  Tour, Orange County Starfish Series is happening next weekend.

The one-day event will likely draw lots of top talent from up and down the California coast. 

Robert Patterson is holding down the overall points in the Pro/Am division followed by Newport Beach’s Chase Newsom.  Sitting in first in the Juniors division is Eric Heimstaedt and in second is Newport Beach’s Bobby Okvist.

Then in the Groms division it’s Martin Jeri holding down the lead followed by Costa Mesa’s Colin Moran.  And lastly in the Girls it’s Kulia Doherty in first with Charlotte Hand trailing behind in second.

Next weekend’s Volcom contest takes place at River Jetties in Newport Beach.  As always it’s FREE to enter, but on a first come first serve basis.  So if you’re planning on surfing in the competition get there at the crack of dawn!! 

As always there’s a ton of great prizes for the finalists and some cash for the overall winner of the Pro/Am division.  For more info. check out volcom.com or call (949) 646-2175 ext. 6302.

When: Saturday, November 21st

Where: River Jetties, Newport Beach

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