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Mike Whisnant wins 4th Shape Off
It took Ricky Carroll nearly 2.5 hours and calling in fellow shaper Stretch to figure out who the winner of this year’s shape off would be. Every point that could be measured, from nose to tail, got measured. This year’s model was one of the last surfboards the late Joe Shriver made for his son. And it came down to a difference of 1/16 of an inch.
Mike Whistnant was shocked when his name came out of the manila envelope. “When I saw the strip of paper with my name, I was like ‘No, it can’t be’. I really did not expect to win.”
The first runner up, Adam Warden, was also stoked as well as surprised. He graciously accepted to take Joe Johnson’s slot on Friday, when Joe, due to unforeseen circumstances, was unable to shape. Very enthusiastic and a bit nervous since it had been some time since he had picked up a planer, Adam went as far as placing the blank on the ground and stepping on it to put the pressure dings, just like the model copy had.
A stoked Adam Warden (middle) with Ricky Carroll and Paul Eaton
Just like the other years, the winner was handed the perpetual Florida Shape Off trophy which he gets to keep until the next shape off. But this year, the Surf Expo provided a beautiful, crystal trophy for the winner to keep. Another pleasant surprise from the Surf Expo, was that the winner received a free booth for the next show. An immense thank you to Vicky Vasil and the Surf Expo crew for making this event bigger and better.
We also want to thank all the shapers that participated in this event. Though there can only be one winner, you are all winners and heroes of surfing to us all.
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Adam Ward shapes at the Surf Expo
Joe Johnson was unable to make it to the shape off and dropped out of the line up. A big thank you to Adam Ward, AJW Surfboards, for stepping up to the plate and being the our first shaper this morning.
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2011 Shape Off: a tribute to Joe Shriver
Join us at the top of the hall in Surf for the 4th annual Florida Shape Off. Stu Sharpe, who participated in the 1st Shape Off returns for a shot as the winner. Stu will be shaping on Thursday and so will Richie Buehn and Shawn Vecchione. Joe Johnson, Bruce Ragan and Mike Whistnant will be shaping on Friday.
This year, Juan Rodriguez, winner of the 1st Shape Off, will be joining Ricky Carroll to judge which shaper comes closer to replicating the model board.
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Surf Nano Products (SNP) announces winners of the 2010 Student Surfing Awards
For Immediate Release
April 5, 2010 – Surf Nano Products (SNP) announces winners of the 2010 Student Surfing Awards
SNP, proud National Sponsor of the ESA and the ESA All-Star Team, announces the winners of the 2010 Student Surfer Award for deserving student surfer athletes.
Surfers submitted an application, transcripts, and a 250 word essay addressing the applicant’s surfing ability, financial need, current sponsorships, and community service involvement. Each award consists of a free ESA membership or renewal, a $270 entry fee grant to be applied toward contest fees, and a free SNP Product Kit. Winners were announced at the ESA/TGSA Scholastic Surfing Championships, March 26-28, 2010 in New Smyrna Beach, FL by Tom Warnke, SNP Sales and Marketing Director.
“SNP has been a great supporter of ESA and the All-Star Team since they started business last year and I look forward to their continued support in 2010. When this Surfing Award was presented to me, I thought this is one of the most innovative community outreach programs I’ve seen, and an example of the way Andy, Howard, and Tom do business! With the addition of Darrick Doerner and Dean Randazzo, SNP is a welcome addition to the surfing community”
Debbie Hodges (ESA Executive Director)
Chandler Von Cannon age 16, from Kure Beach, NC represented the ESA Mid-Atlantic Division. Chandler carries a 4.5 GPA and is very active in community through Young Life, beach sweeps, and highway clean-ups. She also placed 2nd in Junior Women!
Daniel Glenn, age 13, from New Smyrna Beach, FL represented the ESA Southeast Region. Daniel carries a 3.8 GPA, has been an ESA All-Star member since 2008, and is an active volunteer in the local surfing community. Daniel also placed 3rd in Boys Division!
“SNP is stoked to write these checks to ESA for Chandler and Daniel. They represent the best of the future both in school and in the ocean!” said Warnke.
SNP will continue its support of the Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) and the ESA All-Star Team in 2010 by holding product beach demonstrations at the three ESA Regional Championships and the ESA Easterns. Drop by and visit us for a free SNP demo!
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Winner of 2010 Fl Shape Off!
Todd Holland wins 2010 Florida Shape Off
It came down to the finish, the sanding technique, as all the other criteria, all the shapers tied. Todd Holland is the guardian of the Shape Off trophy for one year and the 3rd Florida Shape Off winner.
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Change of schedule for trophy presentation
The judging for the blanks shaped will start at 3:30 pm today, with the announcement of the winner at 4:oo pm.
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Balsa Bill comes to the rescue!
Our second shaper, Matt Kechele bowed out, leaving us with a blank space. And along comes Balsa Bill, who I have heard myself say he will not touch foam, to help us out and shape! What a guy! Thanks, Bill for saving the day!
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George Miller steps up as the 6th shaper for this year’s Shape Off!
George Miller, who will be inducted into the East Cost Surfing Hall of Fame Friday night, will be the 6th shaper for the 3rd Florida Shape Off. Miller will be the last shaper on Saturday.
The final line up:
Friday January 15th
10 a.m. Dick Catri
12:15 p.m. Matt Kechele
2:30 p.m. Phil Salick
Saturday January 16th
10 a.m. Todd Holland
12:15 p.m. Claude Codgen
2:30 pm. George Miller
Judging starts after the last board is finished, with the announcement of the winner and trophy presentation taking place at 5 pm.
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