Garret MacNamara
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World Tow in and also eXtreme World Surf Champion, big wave freak FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BE CAREFULL WHO YOU INVITE INSIDE YOUR WAVE!!! Garrett McNamara, reigning champion of eXtreme Surfing, is very careful about who he takes with him inside a thousand ton barrel of water. That’s why he is proud to have concluded a multiproduct design and distribution agreement with Wet Dreams International Pty Ltd, the home of Wet Dreams Accessories, the leading name in surf and safety since 1986 and developers of the revolutionary NEW Vantage Fin System. Garrett is personally involved in the design of each product to ensure the safety and optimum performance that eXtreme surfing demands.“If a golfer uses the wrong gear, he might lose a round,” explains Garrett,” If an eXtreme athlete uses the wrong stuff, he might lose a pulse.” |
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initial product launch will include eXtreme Surf essentials such as Leashes,
Foot straps, foot pads, grip pads, Tow in fins, board covers and will
grow to include posters, shirts and other Garrett collectibles.
Wet Dreams® commitment to Research & Development and utilization
of modern technologies has seen the company develop the innovative Vantage
Fin System…the worlds ultimate removable and adjustable fin system.
This commitment is what in fact initially attracted Garrett to the Wet Dreams products. After meeting Garrett in Brazil during a Research & Development trip, the WD Team supplied Garrett with WD leashes and VFS fins for use during his assault on the epic swells of Tahiti in August 2002. These products received and survived a severe workout in triple overhead surf, just small by Garrett’s standards. The very same standard of Wet Dreams product is available from surf shops – just ask for it by name
Myles Padaca
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Myles Padaca, Hawaii'n Triple Crown winner 01, Ripcurl Cup winner 01, Big wave maniac demands the best quality product's for his surfing, anyone who has seen him take apart Sunset, Wiamea,Pipe will testify to that .That's why he is stoked to have concluded a multiproduct design and licensing agreement with Wet Dreams International Pty Ltd, the home of Wet Dreams Accessories, the leading name in surf and safety since 1986 and developers of the revolutionary NEW Vantage Fin System. Myles will be personally involved in the design of each product to ensure the design, function and optimum performance that he knows surfers demand. The
initial product launch will include Surf Accessories such as Leashes,
traction pads, fins, board covers and will grow to include
t-shirts and other MP signature model products. Wet Dreams International Pty Ltd, home of Wet Dreams Accessories & Vantage Fin System is Proud to be asscoaited with one of the North Shore's Favorite sons..... |
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Beau Emerton
Big wave surfer, tour standout in good surf, now also competing in the WorldeXtreme Tow events. Top 44 rated for 7 yrs, winner of the US Open taking him to world no.1 for that first half year.
Nickname Naughty, Beau is the surfer to watch in 2004 - committed and hungry and surfing better than ever....
Luke Hitchings
Power, style, finesse – all in one package – Luke Hitchings is one of the most gifted power surfers to ever compete on the World top 44 circuit.
Now also heavily in video production with his main sponsor Globe and surf board sponsor, Luke is helping WD gain solid International exposure.
Look out for the Luke Hitchings Pro model WD products coming on line
Rique Smith
Power & style - raw talent honed in large surf.
Rique is one of the rare breed who loves nothing more than surfing remote big waves on his own or with just a couple of mates. Son of the late Col Smith, Rique has been surfing all of his life and this reflects in his surfing. every move, any wave - he's on it.
Paul Thompson
The youngest of one of WA’s most successful long boarding families, from the Late Lindsay Thompson to Neil, this family has done it all.
Paul has been a WA state team member over many years, Junior state champ, 9ft open state champ – new or old mal’s Paul is out there.
Rohnan Annesly
Margaret River Classic Open Winner 2000
One of the best surfers to come out of the Margaret River Region. Son of Fred Annesley, Rohan is equally suited in 12ft North Point to 3ft River Mouth. Style, Power and tube riding skills hones on years of surfing some of the worlds best waves.
State team, State Titles, National Team, Rohan lets his surfing do the talking..
Kit Rayner
"Rayndoogs" as he's known among his peers is one of WA's more exciting surfers. Lightening fast reentrys, stylish aerials and even more stylish moves on the dance floor are the domain of this 20 year olds repetoire.
In between stints down south Kit works as a deckie on his olds boy's charter boat at the Abroholis Islands, an area renowned for perfect uncrowded waves. When he's not pulling up cray pots Rayne is all over the reefs of the North West, clocking up some some solid tube time and boosting at every opportunity. Lookout for this kid on this years Quicksilver Airshow series.
Sean
Virtue (Body Boarder)
Virtue moved from his hometown of Geraldton to the Margaret River region in 1988 and has had nothing but success ever since. Renowned for his gravity-ignorant aerials Sean has climbed his way from WA state champ in '99 to Aussie champ in 2000 to world #5 in 2001.
Part of the new bodyboarding "super tout" he is pushing the limits of modern bodyboarding and will definately be a world title threat in 2002 and beyond.
Ryan Hardy (Body Boarder)
Ryan has impressed even the most stubborn of standup surfers with his fearless big wave antics and it's little wonder his mates awarded him the nickname "hardballs". Voted best body boarder in the world in the Riptide magazine peer poll in both 2000,2001 and 2002.
Ryan has proven himself in conditions all over the world - from his home break of "the Box" to Teahupoo to the infamous lineups of Hawaii's north shore. Ryan's surf-eat-sleep attitude has bought new meaning to the word "dedication" and not since Mike Stewart has one bodyboarder had such an influence on the sport.
Leif Mulik
Mulik is a constant presence on the Margaret River surfing scene and one can never know what to expect from this exciting, sometimes eccentric surfer. If he's not surfing Leif will usually be busy with one of his other passions.
Whether he's doing burnouts on his outback property, or playing the guitar or doing some new bizarre project with his video camera, "Lionel" is always on the pace. Leif is a renowned big wave maniac and has strong affection for the desolate reefs on the North-West of WA.
David Chick
Old enough to qualify for the "masters" division, Dave is still busting airs and surfing as fast and free as any 16 year old.. "Chicky" is the eternal grommet.
His fun loving, energetic attitude has lead to him being one of the most popular surfers in the Margaret River region. He's highly skilled in both small and big waves and it is his constant flow on a wave that seperates him from the average surfer.
Mike MacAullife
Mike is as bigger legend as they come. Well known for his tube riding skills "Stomper" also has a contest record to match and seasoned pro.
With two aussie titles, three Margaret River Class titles and numerous state titles under his belt Mike's reputation is hard to match.
Any anyone who's seen him surf the gnarly reefbreaks of the North West would know why he's still regarded as one of WA's best surfers.
Jake Jakovich
The Jacko's along with the Hardy's & Thomspon's are one of the REAL surfing familes of West Australia.
Jake , super cool under pressure, from 2ft to maxing North Point, he is the man. One of WA's most successful competion surfers, he blows up when it gets over 6ft.
Cool and calm by nature, just like his siblings Shane & Rick and Dad John, Jake loves nothing better to belt the living out of anything that comes his way. keep an eye out for this guy when it's big and tubular.
Ryan Wordsworth
Powerplay - Residing in the outer city suburb of Rockingham, Ryan has honed his flashy, powerful style in the tricky beach break waves around the area. his no compromise rail to rail carving has had many onlookers remarking on his uncanny resemblance to world dominating goofys such as Mark Occhilupo and Tom Carroll.
With his old school roots firmly embedded, mixed with a touch of new school spin and boost and a deep hearted desire for throaty tubes, this young ripper is always one to watch either free surfing or in competition.
Ryan is on the WD accessory and fin system teams......
Dreu Beavis
With a 2nd in The National School Boys, 5th in the Australian National Surfing Titles and growing up surfing the waves of Margaret River, Dreu is set to take on the Junior circuit with his big moves and power surfing.
Watch out for Dreu in upcoming surf videos
Jade Parker
Lightning fast in small waves, stylish ariel's, big wave surfer - Jade has the total act. Growing up surfing the raw swells of Margaret River, Jade is mature beyond his age. With solid success in local and State comp's, Jade is one to watch when it's on.
Chris Ross
Local Margaret River shredder. Growning up surfing BIG waves, Chris has an act second to none in big surf.
With all the moves and a rep for busting big airs, Chris is the DARKHORSE who has surprised more than a few people with his sheer ability and knowledge of surfing big and small waves.
John Bear Cummings
Meredyth Saunders
Jarrad Bell
Steve Knowler
Hailing from the land of V8's and fist fights it was inevitable that the same sort of grunt was gonna emerge in the surfing of Rockinghams favourite son, Steve Knowler.
In his younger years "Knowls" was a tae kwon do champion and he has carried on his fighting skills into the sport of surfing, making a name for himself as a fierce competitor and respected power surfer. Recently he made the move to Margaret River to gain more media exposure and surf his brains out in preparation for the upcoming WQS and Airshow series season.
Erin Nicholls
World tour long board competitor –Erin has been competing on the World long board tour for 4 yrs now and recently cracked the World top 50. With strong family support and a burning desire for a top 10 position, Wet Dreams is assured of a solid platform for the development of the WDI long board products.
Erin heads up a very solid WD long board team, including Melissa Combo
World #5 for 3 yrs,Top Australian Jnr Rhett McIntosh, and QLD brothers
Luke & Alex Glassington,
2 of Australia’s hottest Jnr prospects.
Courtenay Gray
Local hellman Courtenay Gray - solid world class surfer in 2 to 30ft - Courtenay & tow partner Damon Eastough have been quietly setting the pace in huge waves for some time now - with Courtenay surfing short boards, tow baords, long boards and tandem, he is the total waterman - testing the product 24/7 for Wet Dreams has allowed WD to R&D and now go to manufacture of a range of extreme surf products now available to the world.
E-mail Courtenay on wetdreams@wetdreams.com.au for an update on tow surfing in Australia