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"HELLO" Premier In Woolongong...

At last the Lucky Squirrel Club are releasing their first title Hello! southside Premier in Wollongong on September 5th. Tickets are instore now @ Emerald Surf City for the Woollongong premier are $12 and the movie should be starting at 7:00pm. For more information visit www.luckysquirrelclub.net
HELLO

Mike Stewarts new film "Fire" Premier

The Fire storm is fast approaching. Scott Carter and Mike Stewart's long awaited project is finally finished and about to hit the Big screen. Tickets are $30. Included in the price is a copy of the DVD and a limited edition poster signed by the two creative geniuses. You can pick up tickets @ Emerald Surf City. The South Sydney Premier Date is, 10th october 6pm at Miranda Cinema, Westfields. isCheck out www.oceanicimages.com.au www.scottycarter.com www.mikestewart.com

Shark Island Challenge Ben Player Wins S.I.C. 2008

Shark Island Challenge is upon us once more!

Want to enter the trails?

Hit up www.ibatour.com for entry form or click here

The The No. 6 Brett Young  Trials The gateway to the
Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge. Thr trials will be held between June 27th – 29th
Cronulla. NSW.

Trials will be hotly contested…For the first time in the events history the Human Shark Island Challenge will feature all of the elite IBA Top 16.

In the past the waiting period  has been a deterrent for International competitors but 2008 will herald a new formula and a shorter waiting period.

“ The waiting period has been trimmed down to just 20 days” said IBA International General Manager Terry McKenna.

“ This is less than half the time that the event has had in the past but we are confident that this time of the year will serve  up some of the epic conditions that are required for what is considered to be the best competition on the planet”.

Local riders Dave Ballard and Christian Ricco have secured  the local wildcards and will not have to contest the trials.

Sponsors wildcards include Big wave charger Chris James (Nomad) and Newcastle’s Garth McGregor.(Emerald Surf City. Still not official!)

Garth McGregor is enjoying a massive comeback to the sport after almost a decade away from the spotlight and is still regarded as one of the most powerful riders in the world. McGregor  has had several front covers in 2008 and has also secured a new sponsor and his own model. In his own words he is “Stoked”

“I can’t wait mate. I have only surfed the Island a few times but I love the joint. So stoked that I am going to have a crack at the main event, it’s always been a dream” said an elated McGregor.

With the top 16 and the four wildcards straight into the main event ( July 1st – 20th ) the Number 6 trials are expected to be stacked with talent.

Riders from over 9 countries will be lining up against the best in Australia. An expected field of around 130 will contest the  three-day event set down for June 27th – 29th at Cronulla Point.

More info at www.ibaaustralasia.com & www.ibatour.com

Check out The No.6 at www.theno6.com

Contact IBA/BBA General Manager Terry McKenna

terry@ibatour.com or terry@bodyboardingaustralasia.com

Call / SMS 0401023661 for live updates & interviews.waiting period is July 1 - 20 and the No6 Trials are June 27,28 & 29th
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New core advancement for 08/09 from Nomad and Turbo Customs

EFC Core.Click here to view
A new core, specifically designed and made for bodyboarding.
Click on the image to get the full story.

New board innovation from Science.
Science 1.Click here to view
Click on the pic for the details

Ryan Mattick signature model to be released with 4Play for 08/09 range.

Mattick has been turning heads lately with some good style and showing up in almost every new vid out lately. The Mattick model comes in both Dow and Xpp core choices, the XPP core model has a two piece crescent tail, single spring tip stringer and nose bulbs. The Dow core model has a crescent tail single stringer and nose bulbs. The 08/09 4play range is due out in June.

Tom Smith and Brendan Backshall score their own signature models with Manta.

New for the 08/09 range of boards for Manta, The backshall Trs comes in a Dow core with a diamond mesh surlyn slick and a single stringer, crescent tail and is available in 39", 40", 41" and 42" sizes. The Smith Trs comes in XPP core, Surlyn slick, new spring tip single stringer, crescent tail and is available in 39.5", 40", 41" and 42" sizes. Both boards are due out some time in June.

Chris "Dicko" Dixon Photos are now available in store.

Scored any decent waves out at Shark Island lately? Chances are the talented Mr. Dixon was on hand to capture the moment in the water. His prints are on display for purchase in many different sizes and prices. So if your interested in some quality water shots, come in and have a look or drop us an email with your board and wetsuit type/colour and the date you where out in at the island and we can see if you have any shots. Checkout his Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/dicko2230
Or on his website
http://www.cdixon-photography.com


Localised DVD is now instore!

A bodyboarding film by Andrew Kaineder showcasing underground talent and waves on the southcoast. The film mainly focusing on local people and local waves, aims to inspire the young generation, of ulladulla/south coast, to keep surfing and to make them realise world class waves are just on our doorstep. Focusing on stylish and smooth surfing, of barrels and manouvres that people actually land. Sections include:
Intro/outro, Glen thurston, Matt Cuthbert, Locals, People, Big wigs, Bunting, Finlay & Griz, Damien Martin, Ben Player, Pipe challenge (pierre vs Morgz) Alley, Beatdowns, Mattick, Pyne & Jay ditchburn.
Plus bonus sections of local surfers, local skaters.
Check out Myspace to see more
http://www.myspace.com/finalfilmz

New load of Tiki wetsuits just arrived.

Tiki wetsuits are new to Australia. We just recieved some nice looking steamers just in time for winter. Tiki are now sponsoring Cronulla local, Ryan "Ringer" McKinon. If your after a Tiki wetsuit. Come in and suss them out. The new range will be online in the Eshop soon.

Honeybone signs up with Turbo.

South Astralian soul man Mike Honeybone, has scored his own signature model board withTurbo Surf Designs. Honeybone has signed up as a Turbo team rider. Mike joins the list of high profile riders to Team up withTurbo since the iconic brand returned to the Australian market in 2007. Team Turbo also includes Chad Jackson, Mason Rose, Garth McGregor, Mike Honeybone, Morgan Brown, Keegan Cronin, Robby Gray, Ben Sawyer (Emerald), Shaun Petersen, Jayden Hunt and Kaitlin Murphy.

Biamrs Australia liquidation sale.

Due to family comitments, and time restrictions, Matt Menzies has had to resign as head of Biarms Australia. So we have the remainder of there stock in store at a HUGE discount. If you want to call, Email us, or Drop in and check it out for an awesome price on a new wetsuit.

Paulo Barcellos Takes out the 2008 Pipeline Pro!

The semi finals left our remaining Aussies Ben Player and Michael Novy in trouble due to some poor conditions, and had a bit of a hard time racking up the points needed to take out the competitors. Ben Player was beaten by Hugo Pinheiro and Paulo Barcellos, while Novy finished fourth in his heat behind Tamega, Hubb and Uri Valado.

Mens World Tour Current Points Table.

Mens World Tour
1 Paulo Barcellos
1500
2 Jeff Hubbard
1290
3 Uri Valadao
1095
4 Hugo Pinheiro 1005
5 Guilherme Tamega 915
5 Ben Player
915
7 Michael Novy 833
7 Pierre Louis Costes 833
9 Manuel Centeno 750
9 Andre Botha 750
9 Darren Halse 750
9 Dallas Singer 750
13 Wesley Fischer 675
13 Luis Villar 675
13 David Crowley 675
13 Kainoa McGee      


Isolated dvd is here, fresh out of N.Z

Check out New Zealand's best Bodyboarding DVD to date - Isolated, by Hayden Parsons & M44 Productions. Due for release December 2007. Starring: Sam Wells, Mitch Frew, Duncan Smith, Andrew Lowe, Ben MacKinnon, Sam Peters, Jon Blackwood, Cam Hirst, Adam McLean, Ben Smith, John Diamond, Jarad Ferris & more. Also starring: Ryan Hardy, Liam O'Toole & Tom Smith Featuring footage from every corner of New Zealand, including the last three Isolated Challenge events and EXCLUSIVE footage of Ryan Hardy and co on their epic trip to NZ. Also footage of New Zealand Bodyboarders in Indonesia, Cook Islands, Mexico, Hawaii and Australia.


Lester signs with Morey.

Lester is one of the most respected and successful bodyboarders to come out of Cronulla. In 2008, Andy will be riding Morey Bodyboards & Churchill Swimfins, after parting ways with 4play.

Ben Player takes the world title!

Congratulations Ben!
B.P. has managed to rack up enough points to take out the 08 Wolrd Title. Even after being knocked out of the semi final in the last World Super Tour event held at El Confital in the Canarie Islands.

Mens World Tour
1 Paulo Barcellos
1500
2 Jeff Hubbard
1290
3 Uri Valadao
1095
4 Hugo Pinheiro 1005
5 Guilherme Tamega 915
5 Ben Player
915
7 Michael Novy 833
7 Pierre Louis Costes 833
9 Manuel Centeno 750
9 Andre Botha 750
9 Darren Halse 750
9 Dallas Singer 750
13 Wesley Fischer 675
13 Luis Villar 675
13 David Crowley 675
13 Kainoa McGee      


Agent 18 wetsuits due late march.

If your frothing to get your hands on a agent 18 wetsuit you better pre odrer
as they seem to be out the door before we get to hang them on the rack.

Isolated dvd is here, fresh out of N.Z

Check out New Zealand's best Bodyboarding DVD to date - Isolated, by Hayden Parsons & M44 Productions. Due for release December 2007. Starring: Sam Wells, Mitch Frew, Duncan Smith, Andrew Lowe, Ben MacKinnon, Sam Peters, Jon Blackwood, Cam Hirst, Adam McLean, Ben Smith, John Diamond, Jarad Ferris & more. Also starring: Ryan Hardy, Liam O'Toole & Tom Smith Featuring footage from every corner of New Zealand, including the last three Isolated Challenge events and EXCLUSIVE footage of Ryan Hardy and co on their epic trip to NZ. Also footage of New Zealand Bodyboarders in Indonesia, Cook Islands, Mexico, Hawaii and Australia.


Lester signs with Morey.

Lester is one of the most respected and successful bodyboarders to come out of Cronulla. In 2008, Andy will be riding Morey Bodyboards & Churchill Swimfins, after parting ways with 4play.

Ben Player takes the world title!

Congratulations Ben!
B.P. has managed to rack up enough points to take out the 08 Wolrd Title. Even after being knocked out of the semi final in the last World Super Tour event held at El Confital in the Canarie Islands.



 
 

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Welcome to the new  Emerald surf city website.
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Since the mid 80's

Emerald Surf City (Australia's first bodyboarding only store)
has been supporting the wonderful sport of bodyboarding.
Located in the main street of Cronulla, across the road from Cronulla train station, 
(130 Cronulla St. Cronulla NSW 2230) you can purchase all the new and top of the range boards, wetsuits, flippers leashes not too mention all the men's and women's clothing, videos, stickers hats and other accessories that are apart of the bodyboarding subculture. You can also get involved and compete in the local comps, (Emerald Cronulla Bodyboard Club, the oldest bodyboarding club in Australia) that are held once a month. Browse our online store or come down and check it out, call 02 9527 4149 or Email
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 ABOUT US

Dessie at Emerald

Emerald Surf City first opened shop in 1978. The owner, Arnold Cohen was one of the people behind the inception of the Cronulla Bodyboarding Club (CBC), which was a breeding ground for some of Australia's first professional bodyboarders. Arnold sponsored and ran the club events. The shop eventually evolved into a bodyboard specialist in the early 80's, stocking a huge range of bodyboards and equipment. After moving around the corner to a more exposed location, the controls were handed over to Harry Bosworth, who took Emerald to new heights with sponsorship of the Shark Island Challenge (SIC) now the premier event on the world super tour, all the while, keeping CBC going strong. Following in the footsteps of the key role for support of bodyboarders in South Sydney, is Des Govender. Dessie is a long time local bodyboarder who knows his product and is willing to talk you through anything you need to know about bodyboards or any other products in store. Dessie has continued the sponsorship commitments to the CBC which is as strong as ever with a good head count and members as young as 9 years old.

We have tried to keep this site as simple as possible, and don't want to hype up the product range like some. All you really need to know is the important stuff that determines the way your gear performs in the surf. Emerald stands by it's principal to only stock products from companies who support bodyboarding, by putting money back into the sport through sponsorship of riders, clubs and comp events. Supporting such companies creates growth within our sport.  Emerald may not have the largest range in Australia, that's because we only stock serious equipment, and leave the pool toys where they belong!

Shots of Dessie out at Shark Island, courtesy of Paul Gleeson Chris Dixon and Mitch McMillan.
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