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Surf Legend’s Partnership with Quiksilver Continues with New Projects and Pursuit of 10th Asp World Championship

(Huntington Beach, Calif.) June 8, 2009 – Quiksilver is pleased to announce that it has signed legendary 9-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year endorsement contract, extending his sponsorship arrangement with the company and ensuring that the greatest surfer of all time will be sponsored by Quiksilver for his entire competitive career.

Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “We couldn’t be more pleased than to continue our long-standing relationship with the greatest surfer the sport has ever known. Kelly has been a fantastic spokesman for Quiksilver, a terrific ambassador and promoter for the sport of surfing and a true friend of the company. Kelly continues to work toward broadening the exposure of surfing through projects such as his upcoming IMAX movie, and he’s got some great ideas that we will work on together to enhance the marketability of surfing and bring surf competitions to a broader audience in new and innovative ways. Kelly’s agreement to accept a significant portion of his compensation in the form of Quiksilver stock demonstrates his confidence in Quiksilver and our future prospects. We are absolutely delighted to continue our partnership with Kelly.”

Kelly Slater added, “Quiksilver’s been family to me for so long it’s hard to remember a time before them. It might not come as a surprise to many people that I’ve re-signed with them but there have been major transitions in my life and many changes within Quiksilver. It’s a long relationship and things often alter over the course of time. In our case, we’ve got exciting projects that coincide and are still stoked working and surfing together. These next 5 years and beyond will end up being our best together. As we put our minds and efforts together capturing our lifestyle and creating product that reflects this, I see Quiksilver remaining the industry leader. Revisiting what got us there and breaking new ground into some unforeseen areas, it seems things are on the upswing and it’s a fresh time again.”

For more information about Kelly Slater and Quiksilver, please visit www.quiksilver.com.

About Quiksilver

Quiksilver is committed to providing tools for uncovering, expressing and expanding your personal style.  Our aim is to foster the sense of individual expression and excitement – the stoke that is the essence of boardriding*.  We’re also here to spread the word because the only thing better than finding stoke is sharing it.

*Boardriding is about timing and style.  It’s youthful, active, casual, and free flowing.  There is no wrong way to ride a board.  The goal is simply to learn, progress, improve, and give it your own interpretation.

So I am a big Brett Simpson fan.  It wasn’t till last years 2008 WQS (World Qualifying Series) that I got to really appreciate the talent and drive young Brett Simpson has.  He currently sits at #2 in the 2009 WQS after having a great finish in the Australian leg of the circuit.  We still have  many more months to go but I reckon this looks like to be the golden year for the young American.  Brett is also blogging about this years qualifying run with video post, check it out here or it will be up on the blogroll. Below is a video of Brett destroying Lower Trestles in California.

Picaresque is a must see film to get in that Summer mood, the trailer looks awesome!  Its the perfect marriage between art + music + and soul surfing crammed into a reel that will get you craving for that Coney Island ferry to arrive so you can sink your toes in the sand and sea salt to hit your face.  Movie tour coming shortly to a film festival or theater near you.  In the meantime check out the blahg and purchase some of the cool printed tees that coexist with this project.

This one is for all you fixies out there.  RVCA in conjunction with famed Italian bicycle company Cinelli, is proud to present Pressure.  Pressure is a collaborated with an exceptional list of renowned artists (Ashley Macomber, Barry McGee, Clare Rojas, C.R. Stecyk III, Dan Murphy, Dmote, Jesse Geller, Josh Lazcano, KAWS, Madsaki, Phil Frost, PM Tenore and Stephen Powers), all of whom have in some way redefined the world of art through their own artistic sensibility.  Even though the gallery show is past you can go to RVCA online and purchase tees that are pretty cool from the collab.

Every time I see this Adidas Originals House Party promo it makes me want to have a college party at my house.  Not sure how I could mustard up Kevin Garnet, David Beckam, Russell Simmons, Young Jeezy, Katy Perry Estelle, Taye Diggs, Missy Elliot, Run DMC, The Game, The Ting Tings and others to show up.  But hey, if you build/throw it they will come.  This is by far the parties of all house parties.  Also nice song by Madcon “Put Your Loving Hand out”.