MACBETH FOOTWEAR AUTHORIZED DEALER

Untuk yang berminat menjadi Authorized Dealer Macbeth bisa hubungi gw :

Mobile : 0815-5017484 (Tidak Melayani SMS)
Email : ekairs@rocketmail.com
YM : eka_irs@yahoo.com


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Eka IRS

Note : Per Juni 2009 gw sudah tidak bekerja lagi di Macbeth, Vestal, Obey & Band Merch.
Sekarang gw gawe untuk ISC (INDONESIAN SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP) dan
PT. INTI MODE (FOLKLORE Skateboard, URBAN Sk8er, VIBE TODAY, I.D GIRL &
BICO Australia)

RAY SURF BANJARMASIN

Jumat, 21 November 2008 biasa rutinitas bangun pagi, abis breakfast gw langsung cabut ke Black Cat Distro Balikpapan kali ini gw ditemenin Luding (Local Boy Balikpapan). Gw lama nongkrong disini karena pesawat gw yang ke Banjarmasin delay harusnya brangkat siang jadi brangkat sore. Tiba makan siang gw makan di foodcourt Plaza Balikpapan, balik ke hotel ngambil tas trus langsung ke Airport Sepinggan.

Sesampainya di Airport Syamsuddin Noor Banjarmasin gw langsung menuju Hotel Jelita - Jl. A. Yani. Banjarmasin adalah salah satu kota sekaligus merupakan Ibukota dari Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan. Kota ini memiliki luas wilayah 72 km² dan berpenduduk ± 530.000 jiwa. Pariwisata di Banjarmasin : Ada Masjid Sultan Suriansyah, Pasar Terapung Muara Kuin, Komplek Makam Pangeran Antasari dan masih banyak lagi. Dari hotel gw langsung ke toko Ray Surf bersama Sang Owner (Winson), pertama ke Ray Surf yang di Duta Mall gw liatnya toko ini wah banget pertama masuk ada 4 display Oakley yang gede (wow........) baru ke belakang display wall Macbeth. Disini gw sebelumnya udah kenal ama SPBnya namanya Pholonk lewat Friendster, ditemenin dia buat ngeliat-liat display toko.

Setelah cukup untuk ngambil foto, gw langsung menuju Ray Surf yang di Jalan A. Yani No.65B. Begitupun disini gw liat display Oakley yang gede ada 4 pcs (gokil....). Untuk display Macbeth 36 pairs berada didepan pintu masuk toko (Nice Place) thanks Bro...! Waktu sudah menunjukan jam 10 malam, gw ngerasa cukup puas melihat-liat toko. Langsung ke Hotel mandi sambil istirahat, dan langsung diajak makan malam oleh sang owner Ray Surf. Setelah makan malam gw pengen liat hiburan malam di Banjarmasin dan sampailah di sebuah club namanya NESHVILLE. Club ini cukup ramai pengunjungnya, Live Music & DJ. 50% pengunjung menggunakan product dari Surf Industri (Spyderbilt, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Billabong, Rusty dll). Everything in da club cool.... Wuih kaga terasa udah pagi, gw langsung pulang ke hotel buat tidur.

Sabtu, 22 November 2008 hari terakhir gw di Banjarmasin tapi masih punya waktu buat jalan2 pesawat gw yang ke Bali brangkat siang. Pagi itu gw ke Ray Surf yang di A. Yani, gw minta SPBnya untuk nganterin gw ke Distro2 seizin owner Ray Surf. Gw langsung menuju Hoop Distro sesampai disini gw kaget di meja display ada jualan MACBETH, What...??? Menurut data distribusi Macbeth yang gw pegang distro ini ngga termasuk, jadi gw langsung ngomong sama yang punya untuk tidak lagi menjualan product MACBETH. Buat teman2 yang punya informasi atau butuh informasi tentang product Macbeth bisa comment di blog ini. Thanks Friend. Trus abis dari situ gw menuju ke distro2 lainnya, ahhh ternyata masih tutup, kepagian soalnya. Akhirnya gw langsung ke Ray Surf lagi buat siap2 menuju airport, kebetulan hari itu Owner Ray Surf mau pergi ke Jakarta jadiya kita bareng brangkat ke airportnya. Sesampai di airport Banjarmasin kita langsung masuk ruang tunggu VIP Room si Boss Ray Surf membernya (cool....), makan siang setelah selasai makan siang gw lansung boarding. Beda 1/2 jam pemberangkatan yang ke Jakarta. Tidak lupa gw ucapin terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya buat Winson (Owner RAY SURF) you're the best man ! Staff SPB/SPG RAY SURF and thanks for everything, Banjarmasin. Nice Trip, maybe next year I will come back to you...!

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Eka IRS

JOY SURF SAMARINDA

20 November 2008 Gw bangun pagi jam 07.45 wita mandi and langsung breakfast di hotel. Jam 09.00 wita gw mesen mobil buat ke Samarinda. Dari Balikpapan gw menuju ke Samarinda lewat jalan darat, saat ini sedang dibangun Airport Sungai Siring agar dapat dilalui melalaui jalur udara. Gw nyampe Joy Surf Samarinda kira-kira jam 11.30 wita. Kota Samarinda adalah salah satu kota sekaligus merupakan Ibukota dari Provinsi Kalimantan Timur. Kota ini memiliki luas wilayah 718 km² dan berpenduduk ±580.000 jiwa. Pariwisata di Samarinda : Ada Sungai Mahakam yang membelah di tengah kota Samarinda, Kawasan Wisata Budaya Pampang untuk menyaksikan kehidupan Suku Dayak Kenyah, Air Terjun Tanah Merah dan banyak lagi. Sama juga seperti di Balikpapan, gw ngga bisa berwisata di Samarinda. Tahun 2006 gw pernah kesini toko Joy Surf blum segede ini, kalau yang sekarang Joy Surf gokil...gede banget nih toko makanya masih keliatan perbaikan disana-sini.

Gw masuk Joy Surf liat display Sepatu Macbeth isi 36 plus Joy Surf bikin tambahan display buat Sepatu..cool... Gw ngobrol ama Ownernya Joy Surf and Staff Joy Surf smuanya ramah. Saat makan siang tiba gw diajak oleh owner Joy Surf ke sebuah restoran bernama Lumbung. Gw mesen udang galah goreng...owww nikmat banget rasanya. Pesenan dateng smua ada di meja : terong goreng, tom yam seafood, cah kailan, ikan patin goreng and tidak lupa pesenan gw tadi. Gw langsung melahapnya.....enak banget... Selesai makan gw mampir lagi ke Joy Surf pamitan ke smua staffnya buat pulang ke Balikpapan. Perjalanan pulang gw sempet mampir di Freestyle Skateshop, Traffic Light Distro and tidak lupa mampir di oleh-oleh Samarinda. Gw beli Amplang and Kuku Macan, bini gw suka banget ama jajanan ini. Jam 19.30 gw sudah ada di Balikpapan lagi. Gw langsung ke Absolut Surf Balikpapan, karena kemaren blum sempet lama di toko. Langsung ketemu sama Entin (Manager Store) and staff Absolut Surf. Display sepatu Macbeth pas sebelah kiri pintu masuk toko. Tibalah saatnya makan malem, gw diajak makan malem di foodcourtnya Plaza Balikpapan namanya Pacifika. Banyak aneka macem makanan disini, tapi teteup gw milih udang asam manis + nasi putih ha...ha...ha...(puasin makan udang galah). Setelah slesai makan gw ke toko lagi, trus langsung pamitan untuk pulang ke hotel. Malem ini gw ngga kemana-mana, diluar hujan cukup deras dari tadi sore. Dan kebetulan pula malam jumat, mendingan gw bertapa di kamer (ha...ha...ha...). Gw besok siang harus ke Ray Surf Banjarmasin, makanya gw dikamer aja istirahat (perjalanan masih panjang). Thanks to : Owner Joy Surf and staff, Entin and Absolut Surf Staff and Kriss (sopir/local boy Balikpapan). Good night....

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Eka I. Rochmansyah
E-mail : ekairs.andeverythingelse@gmail.com

ABSOLUT SURF BALIKPAPAN

19 November 2008 gw pergi ke Balikpapan pake Lion Air (Bali-Surabaya-Balikpapan). Kota Balikpapan adalah salah satu kota di Provinsi Kalimantan Timur, dengan luas wilayah 946 km² dan berpenduduk ±540.000 jiwa. Banyak tempat pariwisata antara lain : Penangkaran Buaya, Pantai Manggar Segarasari, Panorama Dermaga Penyeberangan Somber, Wana Wisata KM 10 dan banyak lagi. Sayangnya gw ke Balikpapan bukan untuk berwisata tapi kerja/tugas kantor (Visit Store). Brangkat dari Bali sore, nyampe Balikpapan sekitar jam 21.15 wita. Dari Airport Sepinggan langsung ke Hotel Adika Bahtera tepat di depan Plaza Balikpapan. Sesampainya di Hotel gw langsung mandi, gw sempetin ke Absolut Surf Store trus dijemput sama Jhody (Vaya Tour) & Luding (Local Boy) buat nyari makan malem. Lumayan enak makanannya, yang gw makan Ikan Bandeng Bakar, gw akuin sambelnya top. Setelah slesai makan gw mau nyatai di Pub atau Cafe gitu deh, ternyata di Hotel yang gw tinggalin ada Pub & Resto namanya SQ. Suasananya sepi mungkin karena Malam Kamis ya ? Di SQ ada live musiknya sam live DJ. Temen gw ngajak pindah ke Red Square. Sesampainya di Red Square, gokil rame banget smua antusias dengerin musik yang diputerin ama DJ Flip (Bandung). Di Red Square sempet ngobrol ama Dj Flip, Cindy Idol and Managernya. Gw suka suasananya, orangnya and tempatnya..Cool.... Sekitar jam 02.00 wita gw balik menuju Hotel, untuk beristirahat. Thanks Balikpapan & Red Square


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Eka IRS

FUSkatEboard (FUSE WHEEL PUNKED, HELLOWEN & BULLET)

FUSE WHEEL 52 PUNKED Rp 210.000,-
FUSE WHEEL 52 HELLOWEN Rp 210.000,-
FUSE WHEEL 52 BULLET Rp 210.000,-

FUSkatEboard (FUSE DECK SPECTRUM)

FUSE DECK 7,5" SPECTRUM Rp 380.000,-

FUSkatEboard (FUSE DECK TWIST CITY)

FUSE DECK 7,5" TWIST CITY Rp 380.000,-

ROSEMARY NEXT GIG'S

TGL 22 NOV 2008 - FLIGHT 173 PENSI SMAN 2 BANDUNG jam : 12.00

TGL 22 NOV 2008 - FREE YOUR SOUL LAP GASIBU BANDUNG jam : 17.00

TGL 29 NOV 2008 - ANIVERSARY 26 YEARS OF SMAN 1 LEMBANG

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FUSkatEboard (FUSE DECK BLOCK LOGO)

Fuse Deck 7,5" Block Logo Yellow Rp 380.000,-

Fuse Deck 7,5" Block Logo White Rp 380.000,-

VISIT STORE KALIMANTAN

Gw Visit Store ke Kalimantan (Balikpapan : Absolut Surf, Samarinda : Joy Surf & Banjarmasin : Ray Surf) tanggal 19 - 22 November 2008


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Eka IRS

GREEN DAY BASSIST MIKE DIRNT JOINS MACBETH FOOTWEAR FAMILY

For Immediate Release
Green Day Bassist Mike Dirnt Joins Macbeth Footwear Family
San Diego, CA- Macbeth Footwear is proud to welcome Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt to its exclusive family of musicians, artists and athletes that support the Macbeth brand and collaborate with Macbeth to create personalized, special edition products. With Dirnt, Macbeth has added a legendary musician with a creative point of view that is both distinct and decisive.
Dirnt needs no introduction. He has been rocking crowds with his band, Green Day, since 1987. With the release of the epic, award-winning album "Dookie" in 1994, Green Day became one of the first punk rock bands to capture the attention of the mainstream. Green Day's music defined the sound of a generation and their success paved the way for the popularity of many bands today. Their latest album "American Idiot" was an international sensation, selling over 15 million copies worldwide and winning Grammys for Best Rock Album and Record of the Year. The band returned to the studio in late 2008 to work on their eighth studio album, set for release in 2009.
Dirnt took some time out of his busy recording schedule to meet with the Macbeth creative studio to collaborate on his first signature product with the company, which will hit stores in stores Summer 2009.
For more information please visit http://www.macbethfootwear.com/


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Eka IRS

MACBETH STUDIO PROJECTS

Seri Macbeth Studio Project adalah program footwear regular kami yang dibuat oleh kolaborasi artis-artis dalam Macbeth Family. Kami bekerja dekat dengan tiap artis untuk mendesain produk-produk yang mencerminkan personality individu dan kreativitas mereka.
Tujuan dari seri Studio Project adalah memberikan orang-orang yang menginspirasi gaya hidup Macbeth, sebuah bentuk ekspresi baru. Kami fokus pada penggunaan material-material unik, warna dan berbagai karya seni untuk membantu mengekspresikan visi tiap artis pada siluet klasik Macbeth.


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Eka IRS

MACBETH VEGAN STORY

Sebagai tambahan produk-produk Macbeth yang terinspirasi oleh musik, kami juga dikenal untuk support kami terhadap komunitas vegan. Sebuah filosofi yang muncul dari para vegetarian di Britania sekitar 1944, bahwa paham vegan memiliki hubungan dekat dengan subkultur hardcore rock yang meluas di negara bagian San Diego dan Orange pada pertengahan 90-an. Banyak band-band pada saat itu menjadi pengacara yang tegas terhadap paham yang benar-benar tajam, dimana sering kali melibatkan eliminasi terhadap penggunaan atau pengkonsumsian segala jenis produk hewan. Dengan permintaan yang sangat banyak akan sneaker-sneaker modern yang terbuat hanya dari material vegan, sepatu pertama Macbeth, TheEliot, secara alami berkembang menjadi design vegan. Di tahun 2007, Macbeth memenangkan “Best Vegan Skate Shoe” dari Peta2.

List material-material berikut ini digunakan dalam membangun Macbeth generasi Vegan :

- Vegetable Fibers: Canvas, Twill & Denim. Serat-serat ini dibuat dengan variasi-variasi yang berbeda dari anyaman serat sayuran yang menyerap kelembaban dari kulit serta menawarkan banyak pilihat model yang berbeda.
- Synthetic Full Grain dan Nubuck Leathers: Kulit sintetis memberikan karakteristik yang sama dengan kulit alami, bahkan terkadang sulit untuk membedakannya tanpa melihat label. Kulit ini dibuat dengan menggunakan sebuah prosedur yang melapisi serat-serat alami (anyaman ataupun bukan) dengan polyurethane atau PVC sebelum diteruskan ke proses pembentukan dan sintetisasi. Kulit Sintetis ini secara luas digunakan karena ketahanannya, mudah dirawat, dapat digunakan pada berbagai hal dan dapat mengalirkan udara. Karakteristik Kulit Sintetis Full Grain secara fisik lebih bersinar sedangkan Nubuck lebih terlihat lembut dan licin.
- Ballistic Mesh: Sebuah material nilon dengan ketahanan luar biasa digunakan pada bagian teratas yang mana dapat mengalirkan udara dengan baik dan tahan terhadap goresan.
- Water Based Synthetic Glue: Tidak seperti perekat lainnya, lem kami 100 % bebas dari produk-produk hewan.
- Rubber Outsoles


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Eka IRS

THE MACBETH STORY

Pada tahun 2000, industri action sports melihat ledakan pertumbuhan pemasaran musik. Penempatan produk menjadi kunci branding gaya hidup California sebagaimana band-band pop-punk remaja dari negara bagian San Diego hingga Orange menjadi nomor satu pada chart-chart Billboard. Band-band California ini mewakili seluruh kultur anak muda yang didasari oleh musik dan action sports di West Coast, secepatnya menjadi tampilan dari liputan-liputan publikasi utama media dan titik fokus dari televisi musik global sebagaimana mereka terlihat di atas panggung di seluruh penjuru dunia.

Di tahun 2002, band dengan penjualan platinum Blink-182 telah melihat saham dari corporate yang mensponsori action sports. Perusahaan-perusahaan yang mendistribusikan topi, tshirt, sepatu dan gitar-gitar semuanya berada pada daftar merek yang penjualannya diuntungkan dari ekspose luar biasa para pemusik terhadap kawula muda. Tom DeLonge, penyanyi sekaligus gitaris Blink-182 dan teman sebandnya menjadi frustasi tidak hanya dengan eksploitasi jangkauan media mereka tapi juga kurangnya pemahaman dari team design yang menciptakan produk-produk kolaborasi mereka.

Band Rock yang tumbuh dari garasi suburban California dan merepresentasikan seluruh kultur yang lebih dibutuhkan oleh pemuda dewasa. Mereka telah menjelajahi globe dalam tour, menghadiri acara-acara musik & fashion terbesar di dunia. Mereka membutuhkan produk-produk yang sesuai dengan gaya hidup mereka dan dapat dipakai baik saat di atas panggung maupun tidak. Mereka perlu untuk terlihat baik, merasa baik dan menjadi cukup bertahan untuk siang dan malam-malam yang panjang di jalanan maupun di studio.

Keputusasaan mencapai puncaknya ketika sponsor footwear mereka tampak tidak memahami bahwa sepatu skate yang gemuk & berat bukanlah apa yang mereka cari. Popularitas pasar skateboard menimbulkan kebutuhan akan sepatu lembut yang cukup tebal untuk mempertahankan efek grinding pada saat melakukan trik di atas skateboard. Tetapi DeLonge, yang telah tumbuh dengan ber-skateboard di jalanan San Diego, tempat kelahiran skateboarding, menginginkan sebuah sepatu yang bersih, klasik dan modern dengan siluet yang lebih kecil sehingga dia dapat merasakan efek pedal pada saat berada di panggung, cara yang sama seorang skateboarder harus mampu merasakan board mereka pada saat menyempurnakan trik-trik. Jadi, pada saat itu di tahun 2002 dimana DeLonge bergabung dengan Jon Humphrey, seorang promotor konser berpengalaman dan pemain action sports yang membantu membangun merek skateboard terkenal Adio, menciptakan Macbeth Footwear.

Dinamai sesuai salah satu dari potongan literatur tergelap Shakespeare, Macbeth adalah untuk mengisi kekosongan akan kemajuan fashion footwear yang mencerminkan prilaku dan kultur musik rock sebaik gaya hidup aktif Southern California. Sejak San Diego dikenal dengan keindahan rock-n-roll dan emosionalnya, pembawaan yang santai, itu adalah tempat yang sempurna untuk menyatukan sepatu-sepatu yang mengkombinasikan provokatif dan terkadang gaya gelap dari musik rock dengan cara hidup California yang berkepribadian ramah. DeLonge juga menyukai pesan literatur yang ditegaskan dalam kisah Macbeth, berpikir bahwa hal ini seharusnya mengingatkan kita untuk tidak pernah menjadi terlalu serakah karena hal itu akan selalu menjadi kejatuhan kita sendiri.

Merek Macbeth direpresentasikan oleh “The Notch,” sebuah bentuk bendera panjang. Ini adalah bentuk blok siluet dengan dua titik yang dapat dilihat pada kebanyakan gaya footwear dan diciptakan untuk meniru sebuah bendera yang terbang di udara yang dapat anda lihat ketika memegang sepatu tertentu secara vertikal.

Garis aktual pertama sneaker adalah usaha kolaborasi dari lebih 30 band yang melakukan tour melalui Southern California. Dari punk yang layak dihargai dan kemunculan emo hingga autentik hardcore, setiap orang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk memasukkan rekomendasi mereka. Adalah berasal dari grup inti para pencetus bahwa kehormatan besar dan kekaguman Macbeth untuk kesadaran akan hewan gaya hidup vegetarian berasal. Sepatu pertama Macbeth, The Eliot, benar-benar sesuai dengan vegetarian, hanya menggunakan material-material yang 100 % bebas dari bi-product hewan. Saat ini Macbeth memperluas idealisme itu dengan hanya menggunakan serat-serat sayuran, kulit sintetis dan lem berbahan dasar air pada produk-produk vegetariannya, yang mewakili persentasi lebih lengkap dari keseluruhan produk.


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Eka IRS

PEVI PERMANA DROPS IN...

Bandung's favorite skater Pevi Permana stopped by the office yesterday to grab some fresh threads and chill out with Dedot and Eka in the Rusty marketing office. He was still buzzing from his win last week at a Volcom contest in Surabaya. He only came to Bali for the day coz he had to do some 'business' then go home for an event.. that's how life rolls when you're a Rockstar !














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Eka IRS

SANUR SHOWS ITS TEETH ON DAY 1 OF THE RUSTY RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE

Friday May 2, 2008 - Bangsal Beach, Sanur : Yesterday afternoon’s bump up in swell size turned into a heaving seething barrelfest this morning, as daybreak slowly unveiled solid 6 foot sets using the treacherous coral heads of Sanur Reef as a launching pad to throw up some very solid and intimidating barrels, perfect for the start of the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle 2008.














And just the kind of conditions Rusty GM and Contest Director Kane Faint was frothing for and taking full advantage of, by the way. “I surfed until after dark here last night, and again before daybreak this morning, and I can’t wait to get out there again for my heat. This is what Sanur Reef is all about,” he said with a huge grin as the horn hooted to start the contest.














The first heat got underway just after 7 am, and though it was a bit cloudy early, it was actually a benefit for the judges, who had an easier time seeing without the usual blazing sun scorching their eyeballs. Happy with some sizable surf, in Heat 1 Made Awan got straight into a couple of barrels and was stoked to come away with the first heat win and advance to the 2nd round.














Not to be outdone, Kane Faint got himself a 9+ in Heat 5 to win his heat. Practice makes perfect they say. Some of the contestants looked to be intimidated a bit by the size and reputation of this break, but others took it on with relish and got every bit of juice out of each opportunity. Kombong, Kopling, Koming and Ketut Yuliarta were good examples of the dominant surfers in Round One.

The surf was still pumping, although not as many bombs as earlier, and there was no wind yet at the start of Round 2, which started of at just before 10 am. some of the bigger sets were a bit fat, but that meant that the smaller more critical inside section was where the paydirt was, and in the first heat Made Awan found both the outside and the inside for a double barrel heat winner, netting him a 9+ score from the judges.














Later in Round 2, luck or destiny call it what you will, was certainly smiling upon last weeks Quiksilver Open winner Dede Suryana. After getting started with a solid wave to put some points on the board, his rode his next wave all the way to the inside, buy upon his exit his board ended up tombstoning until a set wave broke the tail off of it on the shallow reef. He had neglected to stash an extra board on the photography boat or the transport boat, so had to paddle in, get another board, and paddle all the way back out against the current and the set waves, however in the lead. The lucky part? During all this, none of the other guys in his heat were in position to catch a wave until he was already almost all the way back to the lineup! Dede ended up catching one more wave to put his score out of reach of the others and get into Round 3. I think he’ll be bringing a backup board to the lineup tomorrow, don’t you ?














By the time his heat was finished the wind has started to blow onshore a bit stronger, and so at the end of Round 2 a one hour break was called to see whether it would get stronger or whether the rain clouds to the north would push through and calm the winds. At about 2:45, Kane saw that it wasn’t going to happen and so called it off for the day. The swell looks to maybe drop slightly overnight, but maybe it will settle down into a good routine and be even more consistent in the morning. The plan is to run Round 3 and then the Masters heats and see how things go after that. All contestants are to be at the beach again at 6:30 am to prepare for a 7 am start.

Text by : Thai Little - Photos By : Tim Hain
Pict 1 : Sanur Reef Morning, Pict 2 : Kane J. Faint, Pict 3 : Made Awan, Pict 4 : Ketut Yuliartha, Pict 5 : Kombong & Pict 6 : Marlon Gerber Free Surf



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Eka IRS
Sales & Marketing Manager

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE

Rusty is proud to present the 5th annual RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE surfing competition held on Bali's East Coast at the legendary Bangsal Beach in Sanur. The waiting period for this six-star rated ISC event is set to commence on Monday, April 28th and conclude on Saturday, May 17th.

The perfect seething barrels of Sanur Reef will certainly make for a death-or-glory affair for those ready to charge the treacherous inside section which explodes over a table of razor-sharp fire corals.

Contest director Kane 'Dogbite' Faint has high hopes on the event: "Although Sanur has a reputation of being notoriously fickle, we have a three-week window for everything to come together. If we score it, this could potentially become the premier event on the ISC tour."

The Rusty RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE has a prize pool of Rp30,000,000 up for grabs - but just as importantly - critical championship points to get a jump in the ratings over a highly competitive field.

Macbeth Footwear will award the surfer who rides the 'Best Barrel' during the event with a Rp2,000,000 prize.

The Rusty RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE is supported by Macbeth Footwear, Heineken, Surf Time, Magic Wave, Trax, MTV, Hard Rock Radio, and GUS.

For enquiries please contact Eka at Rusty: (0361) 752 238 / eka@rustyindo.com





















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Eka IRS
Sales & Marketing Manager

RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - HALFWAY KUTA

Blue skies, offshore winds, and a pumping 4-foot swell welcomed stoked grommets to Halfway Beach today for the third and final stop of the 2008 Rusty Gromfest Series. Over 120 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to enjoy a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heat draw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.















Round one kicked off as the Kuta bombie erupted on the horizon, triggering some solid sets which sent the kids into a frenzy. The under 16's shredded the lengthy left-hander's from start to finish, throwing fans of spray and committing to critical floaters on the inside section. Gazali Hamzah, Agus Frimanto, and Australian Alex Swadling were the early standouts. Organizers chose to run all the under 16 heats up until the final on the incoming tide to take advantage of the peaking swell and superb conditions.

At midday the tide filled in as the under 14 and under 12 division's hit the water. The kids tore apart the waves with a great deal of flair, showcasing skills beyond their years. Ediana Putra, Luke Hynd, and Koko Mitsua Antara in particular impressed the judges with a combination of floaters and fin busts.

Rusty team rider and guest judge Marlon Gerber exclaimed, "The waves are flawless and the groms are going off! I'm stoked to see them take over for the day... They're charging! "

As the rounds progressed and the piercing sun cooked Kuta's stretch of white sand, competitors and spectators alike witnessed some awesome free surfing going down at the adjacent right-hand bank. Indonesian pro's Pepen Hendrix and Made Adi Putra 'Bol' pulled into some amazing pits that sent the starry-eyed groms into a wild moshpit of hoots and high-fives.

As the horn blew to signal the under 12 final, a large crowd of onlookers flocked at the water's edge in anticipation. Koko Mitsua Antara, Kadek Yoga, Luke Hynd, and Komang Arip blew up but it was Koko, the Nusa Dua goofyfoot, who wowed the judges with flowing round-house cutback's and sick fin-throw snaps. He won convincingly and in doing so also finished the series as overall under 12 champion.

The under 14 division final was a nail-biter, as series leader Ediana Putra battled it out against Ornot, Arya Wijaya, and Abi Azwar Anas. Today Ornot from Sumbawa took out the final with his razor-sharp power-hacks, but it was Lembongan's Ediana Putra who won the overall U/14 series after a 2nd place finish in Keramas, a win in Canggu, and 2nd place again today at Halfway. Amazingly, Ediana is 12 years old and has been surfing in both divisions.

The under 16 final was a fitting climax following a long day of ripping. Gazali Hamzah, Agus Frimanto, Alex Swadling, and Darmaputra Tonjo paddled out as the setting sun dipped into the horizon. Alex Swadling surfed a smart heat, securing an early lead and consolidating on his score shortly after. He blazed a trail of golden spray down the line as he unleashed a series of tight vertical snaps and sweeping carves, leaving both Gazali and Agus in need of 8 point rides. In the end it was Alex Swadling who took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Halfway Champ!

With the absence of series leader One Anwar, and the first round loss of rival Putra Hermawan, Gazali Hamzah took the U/16 ratings lead and was crowned the overall 2008 Rusty Gromfest Series Champion. He has been awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. He will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the series, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie. We would also like to express our gratitude to the local community at Keramas, Canggu, and Kuta for your kind support. See you next year!!

Text by : Thai Little - Photos By : Tim Hain

Gromfest Halfway Kuta Results:

Under 12
1. Koko Mitsua Antara
2. Luke Hynd
3. Komang Arip
4. Kadek Yoga















Under 14
1. Ornot
2. Ediana Putra
3. Arya Wijaya
4. Abi Azwar Anas















Under 16
1. Alex Swading
2. Agus Frimanto
3. Gazali Hamzah
4. Darmaputra Tonjo
















Overall Gromfest Series Rankings:

Under 12
1. Koko Mitsua Antara - 5183 points
2. Komang Arif - 4083 points
3. Nyoman Satria 'Blacky' - 3833 points

Under 14
1. Ediana Putra - 6100 points
2. Arya Wijaya Blerong - 5000 points
3. Ornot - 4175 points

Under 16
1. Gazali Hamzah - 5350 points
2. Agus Frimanto - 4583 points
3. Putra Hermawan - 3833 points

















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RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - CANGGU

Pitching 3-4 foot right-hander's welcomed stoked grommets to Canggu Beach today for the second stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. Almost 100 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to have a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 8:00am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.















Round one kicked off in glassy conditions at the famed Canggu river mouth, seeing some solid 4-foot sets pulse with the incoming tide. In the under 12 division Ediana Putra, Nyoman Satria, and Mansyur from Sumbawa were the standout surfers. Ediana also surfed impressively in the under 14 division along with Surya Atmaja Putra and Koko Mitsua Antara. In the under 16 division there was no surprises as One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, and Gazali Hamzah won their heats. This trio were the top three ranked surfers of 2007 on the ISC Junior Tour.

As the rounds progressed and the midday sun cooked Canggu's black sand, competitors and spectators alike witnessed some awesome free surfing going down at the adjacent 'Sandbar'. Rusty's James Catto along with local pro's Garut and Mega raced the heaving left wedges, with Garut catching the wave of the session - a reeling Narrabeen-esque bomb that he tore apart from start to finish - sending the kids on the beach into a frenzy of hoots and high-fives.

When the horn blew for the semi finals the southerly wind picked up slightly, but the swell continued to pump as the groms took full advantage of the empty line-up. The under 12's charged from the outside peak all the way to the inside shore break, throwing buckets of spray. The under 14's were no different, showcasing more refined carves with better timing, while the under 16's mixed it up by pulling rad combo's and taking to the air with flair.

Guest judge Taylor Steele remarked, "I was really impressed by the standard of surfing today, the kids were ripping out there. It looks like the future of Indonesian surfing is in good hands.'

In the late afternoon the finalists hit the water as a large crowd of locals gathered to cheer them on. In the under 12 division Legian's Nyoman Satria wowed the judges with power surfing beyond his years. He unleashed a combination vertical snaps and massive floaters to clench the title, which is his first contest victory ever. Ediana Putra from Lembongan finished a close second, but won the under 14 title. The stylish regular-foot obviously has a lot of stamina, as he amazingly surfed a total of eight heats today !

The under 16 final was a close battle featuring One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, Gazali Hamzah, and Agus Frimanto. One, the winner of last month's Rusty Gromfest in Keramas, was looking to extend his ratings lead, but unfortunately couldn't find the right waves in today's final. Agus Frimanto let loose with a barrage of sweeping top turns and clean floaters. Gazali and Putra went blow for blow - Gazali going for razor-sharp power-hacks, while Putra combined radical fin-busts with lighting-quick carves, always finishing his waves with a bang. In the end it was Putra Hermawan who took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Canggu Champ !

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the event, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie.

See you at Halfway on March 16th for the third and final stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2008.

Final Results:

Under 12
1. Nyoman Satria 'Blacky'
2. Edian Putra
3. Koming
4. Mansyur















Under 14
1. Ediana Putra
2. Surya Atmaja Putra
3. Koko Mitsua Antara
4. Arya Wijaya 'Blerong'















Under 16
1. Putra Hermawan
2. Gazali Hamzah
3. Agus Frimanto
4. One Anwar















The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 and U/14 division champions will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Text by : Thai Little - Photos By : Tim Hain


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Sales & Marketing Manager

RUSTY BIG SALE 2008 - EVERYTHING MUST GO

AT : DAGO PLAZA, 6TH FLOOR - JL. IR. H. JUANDA NO.61 - BANDUNG 
START FROM : MARCH, 20 - APRIL, 06
SUPPORTED BY : OZ RADIO BANDUNG, 99ERS RADIO
ORGANIZED BY : SURF INC

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RUSTY SURFBOARDS MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

SQUASH
Our most common tail design for performance shortboards with tails averaging 13.5" to 14.5" wide. Offers width and stability in small to average size surf. The corners provide release out of turns.

FISH
A.K.A - Split or Swallow Tail. Fish tail traditionally referred to a very wide swallow or split tail, as much as 12" to 13" from point to point. Now, "Fish" seems to be a catchall phrase for any split tail design. Some surfers like a "baby swallow" on their guns. The cutout takes area and volume out of the tail while maintaining width and a straighter template line. Fish tails tend to have more "bite" in turns yet release more abruptly than a squash. The wider the split, the more noticeable the transition is from rail to rail on direction changes.

HIPS, BUMPS AND WINGS
Hip refers to a slight, gradual, increase in curve; this is template transition from the wide point into the front fins. This "break in the curve" provides a turning point or fulcrum for the rider to lever turns. A proportionately narrower nose pulls the wide point back and exaggerates the hip in various designs.
Bump is compressed, more defined hip that is typically placed at the front of the lead fins. Fairly typical in most performance shortboards.
Wings are a very well defined small step (.25" - .35") in the tail template. These small breaks in the curve help to step down width and create release or turning points. Tails 14.5" and wider will usually incorporate several sets of wings; i.e. "Catfish" or "Piranha".

ELLIPTICAL
A.K.A. - Thumbtail or Roundtail. Typically used on longer narrower boards, it keeps a good curve through the fins while maintaining some area behind the back foot. An elliptical tail in smaller surf tends to be more sensitive from rail-to-rail than a squash. Turns feel very smooth with continuity through direction changes. Curves work out best on tails 13.25" to 14.35".

ROUND FIN
For more powerful waves it is important to reduce the area in the tail. This is the most common way to maintain a clean smooth template curve on longer boards. The turns will feel drawn out and smooth. The tail shape "fits" into a rounder, hollower wave and offers more control in powerful surf.

CS FIN SYSTEM
Due to turning, changes in posit-ioning, and the constantly moving wave shape, the water flow into and around fins is always changing. The little C5 fins keep the angle of entry into the main fins more consistent, by directing the water into the leading edge of the main fins. This allows the foils on the main fins to work more effectively.

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RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - KERAMAS

Blue skies, offshore winds and grinding 3-4 foot waves welcomed stoked grommets to Keramas beach this morning for the first stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their friends and families, the kids waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.















In the under 12 division Putu Eka, Koko Antara, and Ediana Putra surfed impressively but it was Japan's Hiroto Ohara who became the crowd favorite after pulling off a combination of critical floaters and vertical snaps. Hiroto also surfed in the U/14 division and won his heat convincingly. The first round in the under 16 division saw a few familiar names progress - Gazali Hamzah, One Anwar, and Putra Hermawan - no strangers to junior competition in Bali. This trio were the standouts on the ISC junior tour in 2007, but only one of them could claim the inaugural Rusty Gromfest title.

Guest judge and Rusty team rider Marlon Gerber remarked, "The standard of surfing today has been amazing. The groms are taking full advantage of the empty lineup and perfect conditions. I wish I was out there getting pitted and launching off those ramps."

Soon after, his wish came true as he joined fellow pro surfers and guest judges Betet Merta, Tipi Jabrik, Garut, Mega, Agus Perr, Tole, and reigning ISC Champ Lee Wilson in the lineup for an expression session. Starry-eyed groms high-fived each other as their heros danced over Keramas' black lava reef, throwing buckets of spray and pulling off the latest aerial variations.

After the 45 minute expression session it was back to business with the quarter finals, semi's, and final. The waves continued to break with consistency, walling up all the way to the wedgy inside section. Hiroto and Ediana advanced all the way to the finals in both the U/12 and U/14 divisions. Today Hiroto's polished style and flawless top-turns won the judges over, as he was crowned champion in both divisions. At just 11 years of age, this composed Japanese unit is already surfing beyond his years. Amazingly, Hiroto won 7 out of 8 heats today and surfed his finals back-to-back.

The under 16 division was a more evenly matched, with One, Gazali, dark horse Putu Anggara, and Japan's Kaohe battling it out in the final. Gazali surfed on rail with an abundance speed and power, Putu strategically picked off the best set waves, and One wowed the spectators with a radical combination of fin-busts and gouges. In the end One took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Keramas Champ! This result further solidifies One's reputation as being Indonesia's grom to beat, after recently receiving the 2007 ISC Rookie of the Year Award and finishing the year as overall champ on the 2007 ISC Junior tour.

Final Results:

Under 12
1. Hiroto Ohara
2. Koko Mitsua Antara
3. Edian Putra
4. Komang Arif















Under 14
1. Hiroto Ohara
2. Edian Putra
3. Arya Wijaya
4. Yogo Kawabata















Under 16
1. One Anwar
2. Putu Anggara
3. Gazali Hamzah
4. Kaohe















The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 and U/14 division champions will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the event, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie.

See you at Canggu on March 16th for the second stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2008.

Text by : Thai Little - Photos By : Tim Hain


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Eka IRS
Sales & Marketing Manager