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First Annual Cash Pot Surf Shop Invitational

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:28:32 +0000

The first annual Cash Pot Surf Shop Invitational went down this past weekend at 56th Street in Newport Beach in 3-5 foot glassy conditions. Five SoCal surf shops (Jack's, Surfside Sports, Surfride, E.T. and Katin.) battled it out for $2,5000 in cash, with $2,000 going to the winning shop and $500 to the surfer with the best barrel. Not only was money up for grabs, but so were bragging rights. Each team was made up exclusively of shop employees, not their team riders, so it was a true battle of shop credibility out in the water.

All the shops were ripping and could not believe how good the waves were for this event. Jack's narrowly took out Surfride by .06 and went home with the $2,000 dollar prize. Jacks employee, Jesse Stealmen, was the winner for the best barrel and went home with an extra $500 in his pocket.

The event was amazing, all the shops were stoked and we cannot wait til next year.

Check out the video highlights!

Arnette Cashpot Surf Shop Invitational from SHORESCREW.com on Vimeo.

Cash Pot Surf Series video highlights

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:43:16 +0000

Were you one of the lucky ones who were fortunate enough to be on the beach and witness the inaugural Cash Pot surf series kickoff at Seaside Reef in San Diego? Or, how about Newport Beach, were you hanging around and soaking in the sun and intense action? Well, if not, then today must be your lucky day as we have the full video recaps for you right here. Now you have no excuses not to show up for the next one!

The San Diego Pro-Am winners.

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

Pete Mussio wins the Cash Pot at Newport Beach

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:57:35 +0000

The 2nd stop of the Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series took place this past weekend at Prospect Street in Newport Beach with 80 contestants, some driving all the way from La Jolla, San Diego and Oxnard. The waves were small, but the sun was shining and the girls were on the beach in full force catching the action. Even though the waves were only 1-2 feet it did not stop the guys from flaring up and doing some massive hacks and innovative moves. Guys were pulling off some incredible tricks and Pete Mussio did not disappoint the crowd, with his superman and two slob airs on one wave. Newport’s own, Josh Hoyer, made it two finals in a row and skated home with a little extra cash in his pocket on Saturday. However, the big winner of the day was Pete Mussio who won the Pro-Am division and his first round heat and walked away with $550 in cash to show for it. Also, big props to local boy Colin Moran for winning the 16 and under division, his first round heat and the specialty heat, walking away with $300 in his pocket. The event was a banger and the next one will be even better!

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

Cash Pot surf series location change: CONTEST NOW AT PROSPECT ST.

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:15:01 +0000

BREAKING NEWS!!!

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.

Cory Arrambide wins the inaugural Cash Pot at Seaside

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:13:11 +0000

On Saturday, February 19th, the inaugural 2011 Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series took place at Seaside Reef in San Diego. It felt like we were in Florida because the weather didn't know what it wanted to do... It would rain, then the wind would pick up, and then the wind would die down and the sun would come out. It was like that all day. Even though the weather was less than ideal, the surf was still super fun. It was about 2-3 feet all day and the guys were ripping since they all wanted to go home with money in their pocket.

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