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Huge deals at Hurley holiday sale

November 13th, 2009, 6:08 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

“What size are you?” I ask the guy standing next to me, holding up a pair of boardshorts to his 6-foot-something frame.

Technically, I was supposed to be working. But I couldn’t help but put my notebook and camera away and grab a handful of clothes for friends and loved ones while at the Hurley Warehouse Holiday Sale this afternoon.

Wetsuits for $100, boardshorts for $20, jeans down from $68 to $30, T-shirts for $10. Hundreds of boxes of stuff filling the Irvine warehouse. Let the holiday shopping begin!

I went through the warehouse to snap some shots to give readers an idea of what’s being offered at the big sale, in case you want to go Saturday and get some early shopping done for the holidays.

Want to go? The sale continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Address is 2323 Main St., Irvine.

Click here or on the image below for the slideshow:

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For more ways to save in OC, check out the Register’s OC Deals Blog

 

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Hurley and Sole Tech warehouse sales this weekend

November 11th, 2009, 2:21 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

If you’re looking to do some early shopping for the holidays - or want to pick up some gear for yourself - check out these two warehouse sales coming up this weekend.

The first is Hurley’s Holiday Warehouse Salethat starts on Thursday at noon and runs through the weekend. The sale - which is open to the public - will have jackets, fleece, boardshorts and more for 50 to 70 percent off.

The address is 2323 Main St. in Irvine, CA.  (corner of Main and Von Karman). They accept credit cards, but not checks. Here’s more info.

holiday09warehousesaleIf you’re looking for more skate/snow gear, check out the Sole Tech sale happening down in Lake Forest in the warehouse behind the company store. Sole Tech is the umbrella company for brands like Etnies, Altamont and thirtytwo.

That sale goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.  Cash and credit excepted.

Address is 20161 Windrow Dr., Lake Forest, 92630. More info go to www.soltechnology.com or 949-900-2755.

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Injury update on HB’s Brett Simpson

September 3rd, 2009, 5:07 pm by rshadley

brett-simpson-2Current ASP WQS No. 8 Brett Simpson, 24, not only claimed the richest prize purse in surfing history when he won the ASP WQS 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open, but he also managed to accomplish the feat of defeating some of the world’s finest ASP Dream Tour surfers with a chipped bone in his ankle.

The nagging injury has forced the hungry up-and-comer to take some time off from his campaign toward qualification for next year’s ASP Dream Tour, so ASP caught up with Brett to see what happened and how the recovery process is going.

I heard that you had an ankle injury, what happened? “Yea, it had been injured since I hurt it over in South Africa at the 6-Star in Ballito. I thought I had a high sprain, so I was just taping it and surfing the whole time. It definitely wasn’t feeling great, but after the Hurley U.S. Open, I got an X-ray and there had been a bone chip in there the whole time.”

Are you feeling discouraged after taking out the Hurley U.S. Open to have the setback, or is it not something you’re concerned about? “Well it’s definitely been a bit tough watching, but I have been doing everything I can to stay healthy and fit to just get back to where I’m comfortable and ready to compete at a high level.”

What type of rehab are you doing to get back to action? “I’ve been doing tons of exercises just to get everything moving back to normal and feeling right. I’ve also been doing lots of ultra sound and massaging to get the tissue to relax.”

Are you planning on being fully recovered before the Hurley Pro? “Definitely, it’s a high-level event, and you wouldn’t want to be out there not feeling good, so I am doing everything to be feeling my best and ready to compete.”

Simpo will be on the attack as a wildcard at mainland America’s only stop on the ASP Dream Tour, the Hurley Pro.

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Best surfers in the world coming to Trestles for Hurley Pro

September 1st, 2009, 12:40 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

boost.p0912.sz.12The only North America stop for the ASP World Tour will be happening starting on Sept. 13 down at Lower Trestles.

If you can’t get down to the event, there will be live streaming frm their website or on Facebook.

Here’s more from the announcement:

Following an epic Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, the Hurley Pro moves from the stadium to the stage, where the world’s best will be competing at the ultimate high-performance event.

Stop number six (6) on the ASP’s elite grand prix circuit, the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles pushes the top surfers to redefine the possibilities on a perfect, head-high wave.   The Hurley Pro comes at a critical point on the year-long tour where world title contenders either finish the job or lose steam…and virtually every minute of it will be available online for the world to see.

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Battle of the Brands surf contest in HB

August 20th, 2009, 3:25 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

n115032241698_9704Come out to check some surfing athletes from top surf brands battle it out for bragging rights in Huntington Beach on Aug. 29.

Athletes from Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl and O’Neill (and the zany editors from Surfer Mag, Surfing Mag, TransWorld Surf, Surfline and Fuel TV) will be going head-to-head during the 3rd annual PacSun Battle of the Brands.

When: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29

Where: South side of the Huntington Beach Pier.

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Greg Weaver art show

August 20th, 2009, 5:19 am by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

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He’s considered of the most underground surf cinematographers, but quite the legend, too.

Greg Weaver has been making surf movies and shooting still photos for nearly 50 years.

In just over a week from now some of his amazing work will be on display in Orange County.

One of  Weaver’s most notable surf flicks is “Chasing the Lotus”, which was released in 2006.  That film is made up of some very rare 8mm film, still photos, and interviews with several surf legends from around the globe.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Greg Weaver art show which will include a night of art, food, drinks, music and movies.  If you’d like the chance to meet a legend, then mark your calenders for next Friday night.

When: Friday, August 28, 2009 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Hurley HQ, 1945 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa 92627


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Brett Simpson gears up for Hurley Pro

August 19th, 2009, 12:56 pm by Laylan Connelly, staff writer

Huntington Beach’s Brett Simpson is gearing up for the Hurley Pro, to be held mid-September at Trestles. It was at the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing - where he also won the men’s division - that Simpson nabbed a wildcard spot for the event.

Here’s more from Team MKM about the Hurley Pro event, the only World Tour event held on the Mainland U.S.:

The $340,000 Hurley Pro, September 13 to 19, 2009 at Lower Trestles, San Clemente, is Hurley’s first as the sole sponsor of an ASP World Tour event.  Lined with cobblestones, Trestles is California’s premier point/reef break and a world-class showcase for high performance surfing.  The four-day competition, held during a week-long window, features the ASP’s top 45 surfers (Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, C.J. Hobgood, etc.) and three wildcards (Brett Simpson, Rob Machado and World Junior Champion Kai Barger).

“Every event has its own trademark, and Trestles is the place for high performance surfing in California,” Hurley’s Pat O’Connell said.  “Each year, the world’s best surfers come with a free surf mentality and the desire to make their mark on one of the most rippable waves in the world.  Hurley believes in true performance, innovation and free expression, so to have a World Tour event bearing our name on the world’s best surfing canvas is a perfect connection.” dsc_0628

The Hurley Pro marks the only North America appearance of the ASP’s elite Grand Prix circuit and has been won by Slater three of the past four years (’08, ’07 and ’05).  Although Parkinson (Australia) has opened a sizeable lead over Floridian Hobgood and Brazilian Adriana de Souza in the 2009 World Title chase, nine-time world and defending event champ Slater (Florida) remains within striking distance, and Trestles may well be his launching pad to a once unfathomable 10th title.

After defeating former world champion Mick Fanning to win the six-star-rated Hurley U.S. Open, the 24 year-old Simpson moved to 5th place on the World Qualifying Series (WQS), well within striking distance of qualifying for the 2010 ASP World Tour.  His performance this September against the world’s elite surfers at North America’s premier “high performance” wave may offer a glimpse at America’s pro surfing future.

“Winning the Hurley Pro Trials at Huntington was huge for me,” says Simpson.  “I always look forward to competing at Lowers, and I’m excited to make an impact.  There’s nothing I enjoy better than competing against the best surfers in the world.”

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Top pros soon to take over Trestles

August 13th, 2009, 5:25 pm by Jeff Malanca, contributing writer

lower-trestlesIf you’re heading down to Lower Trestles in the next couple of weeks don’t be surprised if you spot some superstars in the lineup.

In less than a month the sixth stop of the ASP World Championship Tour will be making a stop at the famous point break.

The Hurley Pro formerly known as the Boost Mobile Pro contest will bring out the best 45 surfers from around the globe along with a couple of wildcards.

Currently sitting in the lead in the WCT ratings is Aussie Joel Parkinson followed by Florida’s CJ Hobgood who’s in second place.

It looks like 9-time World Champion Kelly Slater will be in attendance at Lowers this year.  Slater was off to a bad start at the beginning of 2009 with three 17ths, a win and a ninth place finish.  He’s now moved up into 8th place in the ratings and is looking for a tenth world title.

The Hurley Pro official waiting period begins on Sunday September 13 and runs through Wednesday September 19. Watch the live webcast here.

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