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Check out Mikala Jones on http://innersection.tv/. In case you haven’t heard, Taylor Steele has a new video project that allows you the viewer to determine who makes the cut. Mikala has a sweet video submission. Great footage, cool music and branded with his sense of humor it’s sure to keep you entertained.

Here’s how it works:
1. Go to http://innersection.tv/ and sign up for an account.
2. View Mikala’s video in the “Sections” part of the website. It’s located here http://innersection.tv/video/22.
3. Rate the video by clicking on the number of stars you want to assign the video. Obviously 10 being best, which we recommend choosing.
4. You’re done and you’ve just supported MJ.

You can read the full list of contest rules at http://innersection.tv/contest/. Show your support and make sure that Mikala’s part makes the video. The voting only goes for 1 week so get on it. Mahalo.

For more knowledge on Mikala Jones and the rest of the Matuse Family, kindly CLICK HERE.

Tommy Hearns is a G but…

Straight outta Brockton, Massachusetts (though born in Jersey) Marvelous Marvin Hagler (AKA Marvin Nathaniel Hagler) is the world’s former Undisputed Middleweight boxing champ. Hagler’s record was 62-3-2 with 52 knockouts. Righty or Southpaw, the dude could bring the thunder.

Art is what you make it. Wanna buy some art?

This guy is a legend among legends for the simple reason that he was one of the best at not giving a shit. Critics enjoy being put in their place.

Stan the Man (aka Stanton Harbaugh aka the young kid holding it down at the Matuse HQ aka one of the anchors of the Matuse Boat Race Team aka sasquatch) recently connected with Chloe Buckley for the interview below. Good on ya, pal!

Dear Matuse Family,

I recently had the pleasure to catch up with Matuse Family Member, Chloe Buckley. As you know, she emerged victorious from the Ocean Beach stop of Surf Ride’s Freedom Surf series last Sunday. Even though the day looked more like double-up death closeouts than a surf comp, Chloe managed to come out on top in the Open Womens Division.

Me: The surf at the pier on Sunday was looking pretty mixed up, how was it trying to track down a score-able wave?
Chloe: Fortunately I only had to surf 2 heats because I won my first. The paddle out was brutal. Once you got to a certain point though you started to get sucked out, staying a little further inside kept it contestable. In the final, I got two waves right off the bat and that pretty much sealed it up. A little luck.
Me: How do you feel about the next stop on the Surf Ride series at T-Street in San Clemente?
Chloe: I’m definitely looking forward to another competition. I do a lot of them so this is really good practice. I’m always looking forward to a good competition.
Me: What else is on the horizon for your surfing career?
Chloe: I do a lot of contests like NSSA college and the local events. Next month I’m doing my first WQS event in Australia. It’s a one star event at Merewether in Newcastle. I’m going to do everything I can. No expectations but I’m just gonna give it a try and see what happens. I’m a little stressed though because I haven’t gotten it all planned out and finalized yet, but I’m really looking forward to seeing what it’s all about.
Me: Are you involved in any sort of cross training or do you just try to log lots of water time?
Chloe: I’ve just been surfing a lot but Dan and Justin from Fulcrum Surf have been working with me. That’s definitely been helpful.
Me: How have the suits been working?
Chloe: I have been loving my new Hoplite 4.3.2. I wear it all the time. It’s the warmest and most flexible suit I’ve had. As a girl you need that flexibility, it’s key for paddling because we don’t have the same strength and endurance.

Good luck down under Chloe! Big things are in store for you. Keep on working hard and things will no doubt come together.

Swell Direction: 270 – 280, up to 15+ ft (Top spots in SoCal)
Swell Interval: 16 sec.
Peak Day: Sunday morning
Weather: Wind, Rain and cold air mass expected Friday night through Saturday.
Second Swell: 290, DOH (Top spots in SoCal)
Peak Day: Wed, slight chance of rain expected.

Well it looks as if we have another swell building in for the weekend. Weather is on board for this swell looking like rain is likely for Friday night through Saturday. Weather forecasters are saying possibly 3/4″ to 1.5″ could fall. This combined with a cold air mass may cause snow levels to dip to as low as 4,000 ft. Sunday looks like it’ll clear up. The swell should max out predawn Sunday but there will be plenty of size throughout Sunday. Conditions will be questionable from the rains on Saturday. You’ll have to keep your eyes on it. This swell should pack a good punch. Be careful, the large size, short interval and stormy conditions could prove hazardous. Surf at spots to your level.

The next swell is expected to arrive on Wed. There is a slight chance of rain forcasted for Tuesday night into Wednesday. This swell will be coming from a more northerly direction of 290 degrees. Estimated size at this point is top spots seeing Double Over Head (DOH). We’ll have to see how this pans out over the next few days.

The Todos Santos Big Wave Event has been given the green light for this Sunday. Event organizer Gary Linden has checked the maps and after consulting with the Surfers Representative Greg Long all systems are go. Matuse Family Member, Derek Dunfee, has been invited into the contest. You can be sure jet ski engines are being tuned, big boards are being waxed and Matuse wetsuits are being packed for the trip out to the infamous island. We expect big things from Derek as he prepares himself to make a mark at this year’s Todos Santos Big Wave Event. Good luck Derek! Check out more details by visiting http://www.todossantosevent.com/.