ENCINITAS, CA – April 4, 2013 – Arnette is stoked to announce that West Coast surf standout, Parker Coffin, has been added to their Global Surf Team roster. One of the new generation of Californian young guns, the 17-year-old Parker is a Santa Barbara local who loves to have fun in the water, but also knows how to make it count when the horn sounds to start his next heat.

“Parker is a great addition to the team. He bucks down when it’s time to compete, but definitely enjoys getting out and free-surfing with his friends. Parker is such a fun loving and creative guy, he fits the Arnette vibe perfectly,” commented Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Manager.

Outside of his competition schedule, Parker has been staying busy filming for projects that will be announced in the coming months. Other companies supporting Parker in his surfing pursuits include Volcom, Channel Islands Surfboards and Accessories, Monster Energy, Sex Wax, Mophie and A Frame surf shop.

“I am super stoked to join the elite crew on the Arnette team. I really look forward to growing with the brand and having a long lasting relationship with these guys,” commented Parker. 

Other personalities on the Arnette Global Surf Team include Josh Kerr, Mason Ho, Zeke Lau, Chippa Wilson, Freddy P and Nathan Fletcher.

Watch Parker rip in his new webisode "Strange Brains" released through his clothing sponsor Volcom. 

http://www.surfline.com/video/webisodes/strange-brains-parker-coffin_94785
 

More information on Parker and the rest of the Arnette surf team can be found online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and @arnette on Twitter and Instagram.

For now, here are some photos!

Arnette’s regional Cash Pot Surf Series is made up of free-to-enter events taking place throughout California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Florida and North Carolina. It features two divisions at each stop – Pro-Am and 16 & Under – with $3,000 in cash up-for-grabs at each event. Unlike many surf contests where just the top finishers get paid, the Cash Post Surf Series awards monetary prizes to the winners of each heat.
 
ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be in full effect during the Cash Pot Surf Series. The first place finisher in the 16 & Under division will receive $250, the winner of the Pro-Am division brings home $500 and additional prize money will be going to heat winners and surfers who otherwise impress the judges.

The remaining 2012 Arnette Cash Post Surf Series dates and locations include:
* 3/24 – Pipes, Ventura, CA
* 4/21-22 (two day waiting period) – Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ
* 7/08 – Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, HI
* 7/14 – Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
* 8/13 – Ponce Inlet, FL
* 8/17 – Outer Banks, NC
 
Follow the events and stay in touch with the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and http://www.twitter.com/arnette.

As most of you might know, Germany is not blessed with any good surf. But this doesn’t mean that there’s no one surfing in this country. The Holmstrøm surf crew from the north of Germany consists of that kind of people who live for their sport and just surf all conditions. Even better they won the Arnette “In Your Face” video contest last year and with this a fully sponsored trip to California. They had some serious fun on their “Spot ‘n Go Tour” and got a taste of the sweet surfing life in the sunshine state. See what happened to these crazy fellows in their video edit.

Holmstrøm Surfing --- Spot 'n Go Tour 2011 (California) from Holmstroem Surfing on Vimeo.

The Holmstroems, the winners of Arnette IN YOUR FACE contest, are back from their trip and are now sharing their impressions on amazing California with you. Here’s a short note from the Boys that sums up their impressions and experiences. Give it a read...

“On March 10th 2011 we started our Arnette IN YOUR FACE trip to California. Because of the good weather and recommendations of the really nice OC locals, we spent the first 6 days of the 10 day trip in Southern California. Spots like Trestles, Blacks or Swamis contributed to making it a real good time! Being surfers from Germany and surfing the Baltic Sea at home all the time we’re also having loads of fun in less ideal beachbreaks like Newport or Huntington. Surfing Germany’s coast brings conditions much worse and at way lower temperatures

As we’re not afraid of cold water we wanted to check northern California, too. So we took the Suburban for a little ride on Highway 101. Due to bad wind and a wrong swell direction Rincon and Sandspit didn’t quite live up to their reputation. That’s why we went right away and drove straight to Santa Cruz. We surfed the best waves of the trip at spots like Steamer Lane, Pleasure Point and the Hook for the next couple of days. We were quite impressed about the locals’ friendliness, which we hadn’t expected after hearing stories about the Santa Cruz surf scene...

In the end we can say that we had an awesome time in California, surfed many good waves! Yet to say that the beer isn’t that bad, but it doesn’t make a difference as night life isn’t happening after 2 a.m. anyways."

We are stoked on their experiences in California and letting you now go with a few impressions:

Surfing one of all the amazing spots there are in good ol' Cali.

That's how they roll(ed) - Suburban, classy.

You can't compare that to their home turf/surf. So clean.

The Holmstroem Crew SUVing.

We know this is not classy at all - it's shocking actually. This fellow teaches us why you shouldn't place bets if you are betting against someone that knows better.

Thanks Holmstroem Crew for sharing your impressions with us. It was a pleasure. Everyone is looking forward to the videoclip of your trip!

The San Diego Pro-Am winners.

The Newport Beach Pro-Am winners! Who will be next in New Jersey?

For more info check us out on Facebook and Bliss Mag.

Tarik Kashogi dropping the wallet.

One of our favorite groms little Tyler Gunter.

Newport's own Josh Hoyer.

Nick Fowler was flaring up!

Colin Moran showing some smooth moves that put him onto the podium.

Pete Mussio is no stranger to air time.

See, we told you there were some girls here.

Kody Clemens didn't repeat but he still surfed well enough to take home 5th.

Hoyer.

The U16 winners.

The Pro-am winners!

Colin Moran is a happy camper!

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

PRO-AM

1 = Pete Mussio

2 = Travis Beckman

3 = Josh Hoyer

4 = Adam Virs

5 = Bobby Okvist

6 = Matt King

Under 16

1 = Colin Moran

2 = Jay Christenson

3 = Skip McCoullough

4 = Michael Gumina

5 = Kody Clemens

6 = Meah Collins

The 2nd stop of Arnette's 2011 Cash Pot Surf Series has been moved to Prospect Street!  The contest will still take place this Saturday (3/5), but instead of happening at Blackies as originally planned, it will now be held two miles North at Prospect Street where the swell is expected to be much better.

Contest check-in time is 6:30am on the beach, and entry forms can be downloaded at Arnette.com

With the first stop at Seaside Reef being a huge success and Cory Arrambide pocketing over $500, who will take the crown at Prospect? Come on out and show us what you got...remember, entry is free and a good time is guaranteed.
 
Arnette’s new regional surf series is free to enter and features seven contests throughout California, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida.  Competitors will be broken up into two divisions – Pro-Am and 16 & Under – with $2,500 in cash up-for-grabs at each event.  Unlike most contests where only top finishers get paid, at the Cash Post Surf Series money will be awarded from heat one through the finals.
 
“We’re all about having a good time at Arnette, and we’re really excited about the Cash Pot Surf Series because it’s something new and different that’s bringing the fun back to surfing,” says Arnette Team and Events Manager Brent Bearden.  “Not only is it going to be a blast, but it will give kids a bunch of chances to win killer prizes and money... Win your heat, get paid.  Land a sick trick, get paid.  Place well in your division, get paid.  The cash is gonna be flowin’!”
 
At each contest, ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be in full effect with the first place finisher in the 16 & Under division taking home $250 and the winner of the Pro-Am division earning a cool $500.
 
Entry Rules (Download the official entry form)
Free entry, sign ups will be event day only between 6:30a-7:30a, first come first serve. You can only enter one division, if spaces are open after 8a, you may enter two divisions if eligible.
 
2011 Arnette Cash Post Surf Series dates and locations include:
 
* 03/05 – Blackies – Newport Beach, CA
* 04/09 – Casino Pier – Seaside Heights, NJ
* 07/10 – Kewalos Basin – Honolulu, HI
* 07/22 – Steamer Lane – Santa Cruz, CA
* 08/12 – Ponce Inlet – Ponce Inlet, FL
* 08/19 – Kitty Hawk/Nags Head – Outerbanks, NC
 
Special thanks goes out to BL!SSS Magazine for their support. 

Format/Cash Breakdown

Pro-Am Division (all ages)
Maximum of 32 surfers, 4-man, 15-minute heats, 20-minute finals.       

Note: format may change to 48, 6-man heats depending on entries

Cash Prizing ($1,600)
•    1st: $500
•    2nd: $300
•    3rd: $200
•    4th: $100
•    Round one heat win: $50
•    Specialty prize: $100 (TBA event day)

Under 16 Division (age as of 1/1/11)
Maximum of 48 surfers, 6-man, 15-minute heats, 20-minute finals.       

Note: format may change to 32, 4-man heats depending on entries

Cash Prizing ($900)
•    1st: $250
•    2nd: $125
•    3rd: $100
•    4th: $75
•    5th: $50
•    6th: $25
•    Round one heat win: $25
•    Specialty prize: $75 (TBA event day)

Judging Criteria
ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be used with hand tabulation.

This contest series is the first of its kind as contestants in the Pro-Am Division earned $50 for winning their first and second round heats, and competitors in the 16 & Under Division were awarded $25 for each heat win.  During the quarter-finals Arnette offered up a pot of $100 for the best trick, and the winner was Brent Reilly with an insane 360 air reverse.  All-in-all, the event was super fun and everyone who participated went home stoked. Huge congrats to Cory Arrambide for grinding through the tough conditions and taking home the grand prize of a cool $500. More Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series events will take place in the coming months on both coasts and in Hawaii, so keep checking in back here on our website for the full schedule and more details. Also, extended Facebook photo gallery will be coming in a couple of days, but on March 1 be sure to check all of the action in BLISS Mag.

Beandip shows off the fresh singlets.

Gabe Garcia now rides for us...his job interview being turns like this.

Nick "Little D" Fowler with a layback for the ages.

Chris Cote making his long-awaited comeback.

Simmo on the mic.

Virs is happy with a fiddy...

Cory Arrambide showing how he won it all!

Brent Reiley taking home a benji for best trick.

Boys winners.

Pro-Am winners circle.

Arrambide is now $500 richer...you better be taking me to lunch soon.

PHOTOS: STEINDLER/ARNETTE