Mikala sent over some pics he took recently in Indo. Mj’s been working on taking his own photos. He carries a camera in a water housing with him while paddling into waves, gets barreled and snaps his own images. Editing was done on MJ’s iPhone.
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Matuse Family Member, Zach Plopper, attended the annual UCSD Pi Beta Phi contest at Pacific Beach this past weekend. Zach took 3rd place overall in the challenging conditions. The event helped to raise $15,000 for Pi Phi’s charity First Book. CLICK HERE to read the SDNN.COM story written by Zach Plopper.
For more knowledge on Zach Plopper and the rest of the Matuse Family, kindly CLICK HERE. View some video below of Zach Plopper in Mexico.
Zach Plopper in Mexico from Matuse Inc. on Vimeo.
Join the Matuse Family and Ever Montecito on Saturday, May 22 for the launch of Matuse suits at their fancy flagship locale.
Special shout out to Soul Kitchen’s Frankie Inglese who’ll be spinnin’ the licks at this special happening.
Location: Ever Montecito, 1145 Coast Village Road, Montecito, CA 93108
Website: http://www.ever-us.com/
Time: 5-9pm
Date: Saturday, May 22
Entertainment: Food, drinks and music by Frankie Inglese
Charity: 20% of sales during the event will be donated to the Santa Barbara Chapter of Surfrider
So we’re down to the wire and Flynn has a slim lead on the final spot, #5, for Taylor Steele’s new movie. We need your help. Go to innersection.tv and vote for Flynn. Here’s how you do it:
(1) Visit “Sections” at innersection.tv or CLICK HERE to go direct to the page. You need to place Flynn in the top five of your “Top Ten Vote” list. Remember to login first in order to vote.
(2) Once on the page you will see 10 videos listed. Drag each video into the position you want to order them from 1 – 10. Best at top, worst at bottom.(Do this by clicking on the text next to person’s image and drag it to the rating level you want. We recommend Flynn at #1.)
(3) Once you have the videos in the order you want you’ll see a red button at the top center of the page. It says “Confirm Voting Order” or something similar. Click this red button to finalize your vote. Remember Flynn needs to be in the top 5 at the end.
Thanks for your help. Spread the word to all your friends to help vote for Flynn. Get on it, time is running out. He has some of the most progressive and powerful surfing and deserves a spot on the video.
Congratulations to Matuse Family Member, Jamie Sterling, for placing 4th in the first Big wave contest held at Punta De Lobos, Chile. The final consisted of Cristian Merello, Gabriell Villaran, Peter Mel, Jamie Sterling, Mark Healey and Greg Long. Jamie is now in Northern Chile chasing the same swell.
highllights heat 7 (final) from VIA DE ESCAPE on Vimeo.
highllights manga 6 (semifinal 2) from VIA DE ESCAPE on Vimeo.
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Black Mamba – White Woods from Josh Hassin on Vimeo.
Big ups to Matuse Family Member, Josh Hassin, for his top notch direction of the latest video from the San Diego based group, Black Mamba. Footage from the Laguna Mountains. No black cats were harmed in this production. For more on Josh Hassin click here: www.joshhassin.com.
The Quiksilver ceremonial Chile big wave contest is set to GO! First day of competition is planned for a May 19 start date. 20 ft. surf is expected at Punta De Lobos, Chile. Matuse Family Member, Jamie Sterling, is one of the competitors in this invite only event. Check back for updates from Jamie about the happenings in and around Punta De Lobos. To read more and view the event live go to http://www.quiksilver-ceremonial.cl/. The Chile event is 3 hrs ahead of California time.
Top image: At home in Rio with the Braile family, Carlos & Kenny. Second image: George Braile, Kenny Stittsworth, and Carlos Burle at George and Carlos’ organic salad dressing factory- Epicuro. The new home of Sol Raiz Brazil.
“Kenny Stittsworth & Int’l Team Introduce Sol Raiz Brazil”
It’s no secret that the majority of the Matuse family/team has discovered the benefits of Sol Raiz Organics Maca. We’ve expanded our product line, offering everything Maca from capsules for the traveling athlete to loose leaf Maca tea for the homebody. A few months ago, on a last minute film trip to Todos Santos with Jaime Sterling (Big ups to Jim Curry @ EFX), I was fortunate enough to hang with this years 2010 Big Wave World Champ, Brazilian, Carlos Burle.
At 42, Burle, the mellowest madman I’ve met, is on a strict training regime incorporating yoga, paddling, meditation, and premium health food products, ie. Sol Raiz Organics Maca.
I was in Peru a couple weeks ago for my usual business run to the Andes and received an invite from Carlos to come visit Brazil and his team who also work on projects tied to organic food products. Upon arrival, I was introduced to some breathtaking surf spots with fun, rippable surf. I’ve been getting some great waves with the Champ and strategizing with his team on how to best launch Sol Raiz Brazil. With Brazil’s relentless beach culture setting the bar for beach bodz, Sol Raiz Organics Brazil is sure to help keep ‘em toned up, in and around Rio.
At press time, I’m still in Rio, but wanted to send a friendly reminder to y’all back home: With summer just around the corner in the northern hemisphere- any times a good time to train hard with the help of Sol Raiz Organics ultimate superfood- Maca… in your Matuse, of course.
Um Abraço,
Kenny Stittsworth
You can find Sol Raiz Organics in San Diego at all four Jimbo’s… Naturally locations, O.B. Peoples Co-Op, the Greenery, Mozy Cafe (with your acai bowl), and Cream of the Crop- O’Side. Or contact them direct at – www.solraizorganics.com (888) SOL-RAIZ
Photos: Philip Muler
Dear Matuse Family,
While in Chile I was given the opportunity to help the people in Chile who’s lives were interrupted from the huge 8.8 earthquake and Tsunami that hit in Feb. I joined Save the Waves Foundation down in the city of Constitution. This town was severely damaged. The whole town was a mess. It looked way worse then what we were seeing on the news back in the states. Generous sponsors sent clothes and energy bars down to Chile and we distributed them to school kids, the Red Cross, and the police. It was nice to see the people smiling despite what they all are going through. Many of the fisherman are still trying to fix their boats to get back to work. It’s been hard since most of their tools and parts were washed away in the tsunami. Things are getting back on track thanks to the support of many. My hearts go out the People of Chile.
We were fortunate to score some good waves down near the city of Constitution. Small, fun and hollow little waves. I’m heading back to Pichilemu to wait for the big wave contest to run. Fingers are crossed a big enough swell hits during our waiting period.
Aloha, Jamie
Zach Plopper seen in yellow.
When I was 11 I entered the Menehuene Division of the Fletcher Cove stop on the NSSA tour, my first surf contest. I had no idea what a surf contest entailed other than surfing. I made the final with Brian Conley who was one of the best grommet surfers in the country at the time. I remember being so nervous before the final I couldn’t speak to my little posse (seen in photo) I had supporting me on the beach. I won that contest. I vividly remember my reaction to the win. I thought I was so good. I just beat the star….on his home turf! After that I lost first round in every contest I entered for two years.
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