Parabolic, skim boards, we have tons of new models at the factory shop

Dusty Payne EZE cover shot

Someone sent me a picture of Dusty Payne on the cover of EZE magazine. I have never seen this magazine before, anyone know where it is from?

Matt

Chaz Kinoshita's 8.5 point ride in the Kewalo NSSA contest

This is Chaz Kinoshita's 8.5 point ride in the Kewalo NSSA contest on Oahu Last Sunday. Chaz has been competing since the age of 5. In the year 2008, Chaz was the Hawaii State Surfing Champion in the Menehune division. Chaz is following in the footsteps of Kai Barger and you can see they have almost identical surfing styles.

thanks guys, i love my milkman 10.0 !

Tim, my neighbor, was so excited tonight to go out with his new Milkman SUP 10.0. Beautiful sunset, calm water.

Oahu NSSA Kewalos contest pictures

Irie Surf Shop, Omaezaki Japan

Irie Surf Shop in Omaezaki Japan receives a new shipment of Kazuma Surfboards.

Conan Gentil, Maui's future surfing superstar

This is Conan Gentil 9rs old from Sprecklesville. Conan is the new Maui surfing superstar. Conan just placed 5th in the mini grom division in his 1st NSSA contest at Kewalo's Oahu.

Maui boys at the NSSA Kewalo's Oahu contest

Ian Gentil,Chaz Kinoshita, Joao Marco Maffini and Tyler Larronde waiting for their heats at the NSSA contest this morning. There is a nice south swell, the waves are perfect 1 to 3 plus.

Hi-Tech Surf Sports, Maui's #1 surf shop.

Hi-Tech Surf sports is my favorite surf shop. Locally owned and operated, Hi-Tech has been supporting Hawaii sports for more than 20 years and has been one of the leaders in promoting Maui's surfing youth. Ian Walsh, Dusty Payne, Kai Barger, Granger Larson, Ola Eleogram and many more have been Part of the Hi-Tech family. I am proud to be a loyal Hi-Tech customer.

Matt

Matt on his Shibi at Hookipa

Thanks for the pic Simone. Check her website here.

What about this shibi painted by Nano ?

Noriegas last night, mushy but still fun with 3 foot sets

On the wave is my good friend Mickey on his 9.6 classic.

My first barrel SUP

I have never been that close to get my first real barrel with my 9.3 classic SUP. What a cool feeling ! Francky

Hookipa beach park

It doesn't matter where you look, Hookipa beach park is a real life Kazuma showroom !

Matt's got the Shibi

This is the 'real' Shibi. Matt has the Shibi connection.

Classic old school photo's from Surfing Magazine

My friend Kevin found this classic old Surfing magazine showing Mike Crowe and Thomas Delapinia surfing Maalaea. This dates back to 1985, Mike and Thomas were two of the best surfers to ever surf Maalaea. Thomas has been my glasser for more than 15 years and Mike is a Maui county Police officer here on Maui. Mike is one of the Kazuma team riders that tests and develops new surfboard designs for me. Thomas is one of the few surfers in the world to have clocked a 10 second barrel, we are so lucky to live in Hawaii.

Matt

Matt Meola's California Milkman boards all painted up.

Matt Meola gave his new contest boards his special custom paint job.

Tanner Hendrickson's new California Groveler Milkman

Here are a few shaping room pictures of Tanner's new California contest boards. Tanner is a special surfer that has the ability to load up on his turns and explode through the snap blowing the tail out the lip on almost every turn. Not common for kids his age so I want to emphasize that strength and give him boards that naturally do that. I decided that with a little extra speed as soon as he gets to his feet, he will be able to hit that big turn without having to work up his speed. Less pumping down the line also looks better and less pumping means more maneuvers per wave. These boards are much more efficient due to the increased planning area under his feet. 1/4" wider and 1/2" shorter does the trick. I also flattened the rocker nose side of his front foot to let the water flow under the board with less resistance. Concave is still the Kazuma trademark Triple Barrel. We had amazing success with his last board which won him $7000.00 last weekend at the Volcom contest.

Tanner Hendrickson and Matt Meola at the Kazuma factory

Tanner and Matt are back on Maui after killing it at the Volcom Newport contest. Tanner won $7000.00 and Matt won $1000.00 for their dominating performances. We spent a few hours today working on the new summer board designs. Our new California Groveler Milkman models already have the Volcom contest victory to validate the designs potential. Check the blog from yesterday and see the air that Matt did. Absolutely crazy...........

Matt Kinoshita

Great day for Kazuma at the 2009 Volcom Hillbilly Stomp Contest at Newport Beach

Here is a great shot of Matt Meola and Tanner Hendrickson.
Matt was 4th in the Airshow and Tanner won Juniors.
Matt also won $1,000 for Best maneuver in the contest, Tanner $7000 !
They call it the Electric Bolt Thrower Move.

Beautiful

Tanner Hendrickson wins the 2009 Volcom Hillbilly Stomp Contest at NewPort Beach

Kazuma Team rider Tanner Hendrickson won the Volcom VQS contest in NewPort Beach, California today.

Stand up paddle race - May 17th

Inaugural OluKai Ho'olaule’a event May 16-17 at Lae'ula Canoe Club at Kanaha Beach Park on Maui North Shore underneath the Kahului airport.

-MAY 17/Saturday features an 11am start OC1 eight (8) mile "down-wind" race Maliko to Lae’ula/Kanaha Beach.

-MAY 17/Sunday features Noon start SUP (Stand Up Paddle) race on the same 8 mile course as Saturday's OC1 race but the SUP racers will beach their boards/paddles with 300 Yard Beach Run Finish!

- $15,000 in prize money is up for grabs for Elite competitors for the OC1 and SUP races and split EQUALLY between men and women. Payout is as follows for ELITE (you decide if you are ELITE)

1st=$1,500
/ 2nd=$750
/ 3rd=$600
/ 4th=$375
/ 5th=$300
/ 6th=$225

ENTRY FEE=$100 entry fee for ELITE and $50 Entry Fee for Age GrouP… trophy’s for 1,2,3)

This Ho’olaule’a is benefit for the non-profits that we support at OluKai Footwear and part of our ‘Ohana GiveBack Program…the Hawaii Junior Lifeguards and Maui Cultural Lands (www.mauiculturallands.org)

Our Ho'olaule'a will have something for EVERYONE in your 'ohana from 10am to 3pm both days... FREE Canoe surfing, FREE Canoe sailing, FREE Ancient Hawaiian games, Hula and Luau begin at 3:30pm and SPECIAL Hawaiian musical guest PAULA FUGA (www.paulafugamusic.com) will play Saturday at 4pm at Lae’ula Canoe Club hale.

Check out www.olukai.com to view our 30 second spot. This spot is also airing on Ocean Paddler TV (OC16) or cut paste this You Tube link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz3tGW9v-lU

A hui hou, Matthew

Only 10 years old and ripping already

News from Leo, in Guadeloupe (French islands).
Very nice forecast at Anse B. Surf festival last week end, 1.5 metres waves, offshore wind, some whales in the back ground.
The contest was open to kids less than 14 years old.
Leo did pretty good and contribute his team to finish second place. Leo is only 10 years old !
He is qualify for the French National end of august in Hossegor.

Tahiti trip - End of first week

I finally met up with Tahitian surfer Teiva Joyeux. Teiva is well known on Maui as an excellent windsurfer and professional surfer. Teiva has been back at Teahupoo for a few years now and was really excited with his new Shibi.

Teiva Joyeux:
- Francky, this board is just perfect for Teahupoo. You need to catch the wave fast here, the board is just perfect for that, I really have more time to take off on it, making the drop easier. The tail is just beyond my expectations, it's so fast and responsive... Free Hinano dude !

Glad to hear... At the end of the day, most of his friends ordered some Shibi...





It was time for me to go to the harbor and ship my Stand up paddle boards to a small island, Huahine. I will be there for the next 2 weeks with my girlfriend, 2 SUP, and a fishing pole... What else do you need ?.

Kai Barger wins 2009 Oakley Pro Jr

Maui boy Kai Barger won the 2009 Oakley Pro Jr at Trestles, California. Kai destroyed the competition scoring a 8.83 and 9.77 in the finals. Kai's signature backhand attack completely overpowered Davey Cathels 2nd, Dillon Perillo 3rd and Kiron Jabor 4th and for his victory, Kai took home $2500.00 and 1500 tour points. Kai was able to enjoy his victory with the Maui entourage of Matt Meola, Billy Kemper, Monyca Byrn-Wicky, Hank Gaskell and Ola Eleogram.

This prestigious victory confirms to the world that Kai is the true Jr world champion. Going into this event there was a lot of pressure on Kai to produce results, this victory has proven to the world that he is the real deal. Kai was a long time student of Matt's professional coaching program.