PIONEERS is Lost Surfboard's Shop of Week!!!

We're stoked to be the Shop of the Week over at LOST SURFBOARDS!!! We've been doing business with Lost for quite some time now. We are more stoked than ever on what the boys are doing there. Making rad little boards that work amazing in our less than epic surf conditions. Every time I get on that Motivator of mine I am blown away by the thing. It's not just me either. It's everyone that has bought one from us. If your in the market for a new small wave board this is it!!! In fact I just got a call from Lost, we got a delivery coming in tomorrow. Motivators, Sub Scorchers, and Rockets. I also got a custom order coming as does our buddy Chris Daly (yeah buddy, it's here tomorrow). Like the Lost site says we got a grip of Lost boards, swing by and have a look!!!

Just got an email from our video supplier about the new Jamie O'Brien title. Usually videos featuring just one person are good, just not as good as a video with lots of people. Well the Julian Wilson video was better than expected and judging by the trailer I'm thinking that this new one from J.O.B. is going to be pretty close to epic. As Eric put it "J.O.B. is the Kenny Powers of surfing" If you know who Kenny is then you know what he means, if you don't look him up and you'll get the picture. Most of this movie was shot using the crazy tech RED camera and the video quality is sure to be amazing!!! Look for it next month and check the trailer below.

We just got hit with a bunch of wheels from Spitfire. Both F-1 Street Burners (my personal favorite) and F-1 Park Burners along with a bunch of cool colored and color swirled wheels. There is no argument that Bones and Spitfire make the best wheels in the world. Were pretty

well stocked with them both.

The Ocean is flat, flat, flat right now. I was at the wall this morning skipping rocks and trying to stay warm. 36 degrees is cold!!! A little over a week ago and I was trunking it down in Hatteras, what a cold harsh reality... But anyways looks like me might see a bump for the weekend/beginning of next week. Until then you can find me at the Skatepark. I'll be there with Dean tomorrow night so come over and roll around with us!

Pioneers for Skateboarding!!!!

380 LBS of Burton

That's what was waiting for me when I arrived at the shop this morning. 12 large boxes of Burton boots and bindings. They're all looking super good! Lots of awesome colors and they are all really affordable. Have a look below, these are about half of the pieces that we got in!!!

Winter with all it's EPICNESS is on the way! Get Stoked, Get Prepared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some once said "this video reminds me of fall in New England" and I'm going to agree...

Pretty Damn Awesome...

So waves this week??? Not looking good, but possibly waves for the weekend. Either way the Oneill Cold Water Classic in Santa Cruz has begun and the Ripcurl pro starts next week. Check out all the live action HERE from Santa Cruz.

Not my peak but pretty close.... p.GITV

Yesterday's surf was something else... The low that was giving us swell stalled out right in front of us and just started pulsing swell at us. I was surfing one of my favorite beach peaks expecting some head high sets but I got a whole lot more. Starting at about two the waves just started getting bigger and bigger. I'm not gonna claim it was double over head but it was fast and heavy, I had to switch from surf mode to survival mode. It felt like I was surfing first groin down in Hatteras. I had one break on me so hard that it knocked all the wind out of my lungs and sent me into the beach to catch my breath. RAD!!! I was definitely feeling humbled yesterday!!! And much to my surprise the waves were still pumping this morning. It's pumping right now. Chest high sets and fun. Stiff wind out of the NW and dropping. Go get some right now and end your week on a high note!!!

These new Burton Boards and Jackets showed up yesterday!!! WINTER IS COMING!!!!!

Just got word from one of my favorite Rye rippers that she is out of the game for a while. However, even though she's broken off and sidelined her passion is still evident. Heal fast Brianna and well see you rollin soon!

Last night I spent a few hours hanging at the Rye Airfield for one of their Legendary LOCK IN skate session (Parents this is a great way to ditch the kids for an ENTIRE NIGHT). Pioneers, with Rye's help, sponsored a new feature and last night was it's unveiling. One part mortar, one part skateboarding, the Pioneers Pole Jam is alive. The line to hit this beast might have been more impressive than the feature it self. There must have been 50 sweaty kids foaming at the mouth to take a shot at it. Within the first five minutes there were 180's, shuv-its, and no complys going down. Best trick of the pole jam was awarded to T.B.A. for his T.B.A. For his trick he earned a Pioneers deck compliments of the best skate shop around!

I know it's old news now but did you see it? The Kelly vs Jordy final in Portugal. Slater claims victory and is so, so close to claiming the world title. There are two events left this year, Puerto Rico which starts Monday and Pipe in December. Mathematically Jordy is the only one who can still take Slater down, but Slater is going to have to REALLY mess up to lose it now. The Ripcurl Search event is always one of my favorite events of the year. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of waves Puerto Rico can produce for the boys. Check out the video and get stoked, I'll keep you posted once the contest gets rolling!

DOWN SINCE THE BIGINNING, PIONEERS. Here's the proof. A personal note from the top dogs as Sole Technologies (E'S, Etnies, Emerica, & Altamont) and a bottle of Booze to commemorate out dedication to skateboarding. Raise your glasses ladies and gentlemen, today we toast SKATEBOARDING with Sole Tech and Jose Cuervo.

SASS GLOBAL TRAVEL HITS THEIR STRIDE!!!!

Just In Fresh Froggies!!!!!!! Marine Fade w/ Blue Iridium Lenses. Style for Miles!!!!!!!!

It's no secret that Pioneers loves small core companies. We love supporting small skate brands like Creep Show, LumberJack, and Pain Cheaters. We're down with the snowboarder own and US manufactured brands like Lib Technologies and GNU snowboards. That being said we're stoked and proud to announce that SASS Global Travel has completely stepped up their game and launched an epic new website. The SASS crew as is local as it gets and their home office/base is right here on the NH Seacoast. We've known the SASS boys for a while and they've been in the game long enough to know what constitutes a kick ass surf or snowboard trip. They started small, organizing summer trips to Argentina in search of a little summer pow. Now their business has expanded to include snow trips to Argentina, Japan, Colorado, and Wyoming as well as surf trips to Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

All of these trips look so rad and while no travel company can guarantee waves and snow I think it's safe to say Travis and the crew at SASS can guarantee FUN, no matter what! I encourage you to talk with the SASS crew when your next vacation comes around. I know I am. I'm already thinking about that mid winter escape and jumping off the side of a panga into the tropical Pacific in Nicaragua is where I am leaning... anyone else? I've heard if you get a good crew together you can score a good group discount too. So take a minute and click HERE, explore the SASS site and explore the possibilities they have on offer. Call Travis and tell him Bryan at Pioneers told you to tell him to "hook it UP!''. If you can't find something to suit your taste then check back in a few weeks. Travis has assured me that new options will be popping up constantly! Next time you're here at the shop take a minute to throw your name, email, and phone number down on a SASS form and you could be the lucky winner of a free trip!

Here is the one I'm digging.

Well the UPS man ruined my day with countless boxes of UGGs. Its 3:30 and I'm just getting to the blog now. Tons of Classic talls and shorts back in stock along with Cardys and Bailey Buttons. Tis the season for a new pair of boots, it was 36 degrees when I woke up this morning. We also got a couple of new ones. Check them out below!

Epic warmth and style for those cold winter days...

I give you the Adirondack also available in Chocolate

The Classic Tall Bomber Edition, this is like the Indian Jones edition of Uggs.

And if the Bomber is the Indiana Jones that makes the Ugg Retro Cargo the Rambo of the Ugg world. Forest green and ready for anything this boot is built for the Mom who begs for forgiveness rather than ask for permission. Go Ahead Girl, Go ahead get Down!

Round four of the Ripcurl Pro was completed today in Portugal. 4 epic heats went down. Jordy threw one of the sickest airs ever seen in competition. It earned him a 9.93 and a spot in the quarter finals. Also advancing to the quarters with Jordy is Slater, Ace Buchan, and Jermey Flores. The other finalists will be decided tomorrow and I can't wait to see who else makes it. This guy is hoping for Dave-O Wilko, Jadson, and Owen. Check out all the highlights from today HERE and make sure to watch Jordy's boost!

Surf returns for the weekend. A nice little Nor' Easter kicks of this Friday... Stoked??? Sure am!

Let everyone know PIONEERS FOR SURFING, SKATEBOARDING, AND SNOWBOARD!!!!!

It's Coming!!!

It's on the way..... You know it, I know it, GITV knows it.

Well, I'm back home now after an EPIC week in Hatteras. I've been down to the Outer Banks enough times now to know how easy it is to get a proper skunking down there. This time the stars aligned and I had good surf the entire time. The weather was unreal and I was surrounded by good friends, dogs, and kids the whole time. I've spent most of my surfing life going to Hatteras and hoping for a trip like this, well, it finally happened, STOKED! Check some of my choice photos down below....

FALL IN NH IS THE BEST!!!!!

And now that I'm back in NH I am remembering a few feelings I had last year. Observation one, damn the water is cold here... two, WOW Fall is here, and three, the shop looks %&$ing AWESOME!!! Steve was hard are work trying to keep up with all the stuff we got while I was gone amidst painting, ordering, and organizing. He did damn good and like I said the shop looks rad!!! When I walked in yesterday I felt more like a customer than an employee. I spent the first hour just wandering around looking at all the new gear. Here is the short list of what filtered in while I was out. New Vans footwear and apparel, new Lakai footwear, Volcom denim, tees, hoodies, sweaters, Think skatebaords including the new Dave Bachinsky Pro Model, Enjoi, Almost, and Cliche decks, Blind and Darkstar mini/mid complete skateboards, full selection of winter rubber and 4/3 wetsuits, FCS fins, Uggs, and SNOWBOARD GEAR!!!!

Not only has all this new stuff filtered in but we've been giving the shop a bit of a face lift as we begin moving things around. A little paint here, a new rack there, snowboards and jackets over here, surfboards out back... I'm telling you the shop looks GOOD. I usually hold out on really getting into snowboard mode but it's here!!! I'm in mode!! We've been watching videos, talking snow, selling boards, trying on gear, contacting resorts. I just bought my niece a Burton After School Special which is a Burton 80 cm board, with xs bindings and a pair of 11c boots. She is gonna look so rad, I can't wait to take her out in the backyard and give her her first experience on snow. And while were talking about Burton snowboards it turns out Mr. Brown just showed up with some more. Pictures tomorrow.

The Raglan...

TNT 4

Chukka Low

Chukka Low

WILKO!!!!!!!

Ripcurl Pro in Portugal is in full effect right now. Day 3 of competition and the boys are surfing good. The upset of the event just happened a few hours ago when Travis Logie??? defeated defending champ Mick Fanning. WOW. Our newest favorite Matty Wilco, defeated Taj and advanced to round 4. Things are getting good and with Taj, Mick, and Dane out early the ASP title is coming down to the Slater Jordy show. There are two events left after this one and because the two lowest event finishes of each man are dropped, things could change. However, it's really starting to look like Slater is going to claim World Title number 10!!! Check out Ripcurl Portugal HERE and have a look at all the heats on demand. Round 3 must watches are The Mick vs Travis heat and Owen vs Kai heat (Owen scored a 10). Live coverage of rounds 4 and 5 could be tomorrow but most likely will resume on Thursday.

V Bottom Cooper Fishes are RAD!!!
The Spiral Guardian....
The view from the top of the World!
Our Castle for the week!
I taught this little man a thing or two about relaxing...
Here is his old man going right!
I go right every once in a while
Lefts at the Pier
Apple Ugly, a gift to all of Humanity and the reason I came home 5 pounds heavier...
What's left of the Frisco Pier after Earl did his thing...

Waves for the end of the week get stoked and if you haven't been by the shope lately swing by and say hello!

Greetings from Hatteras!!!!

Well Hatteras thus far has been awesome!!! I hope you don't feel like I'm rubbing this in but I've been surfing chest high waves in trunks since I got here on Saturday morning. Usually what happens when I come to the Banks is that the weather and the waves go to hell. Not this time. It's pretty much as good as it gets. Waves, sun, favorable winds and lots of good company. So far my days have gone like this.... Up for sunrise and head to Frisco, grab a session by the peer and surf till my arms hurt, back in the jeep and cruise from ramp 49 up to the lighthouse along the 4x4 beach access, hit the Orange Blossom for some uglys and some honey dips, back to the house for a big breakfast and to wake everyone up, then pile everyone into the cars and head back to Frisco for another surf. The rest of the day tends to be swimming, hut tubbing, beach walks, and eating. Life is good down here. California can keep Baja all to it's self as long as we get to keep our OBX. Here are a few picks and there are more to follow.

Shark or Dolphin.... Still not sure

So the Quiksilver Pro in France has come and gone. Mick Fanning, the reigning world champ, proved that he is still in the hunt for another title by claiming the victory. Slater came in 2nd and increased his lead over the rest of the pack to over 7000 points. Slater is slipping away with the lead and I'm pretty sure that this is going to be his year. Jordy finished with a 5th and is still holding 2nd place but with a second place finish's worth of points he better get busy if he wants to prove something.

Highlights from the final day!!! Check out Slater's 10!!!!!!!!

Next up, the Rip Curl Pro in Portugal. This event is a stop on both the men's and the women's tour. Last year this event was rocking and I hope we get some more of the same!!! Check out the trailer and get your Fantasy team in order!!!

More Picks and stuff to come!!!!

Enjoy your day and get some surf!!! Steve's report is claiming choppy head high NE Sets. Go get some!!!!!!!!!!

Let the good times roll....

The Quiksilver Pro is on and it's firing. I just watched Owen Wright and Daniel Ross battle it out in some serious beach break. Owen ended up losing to Ross but still managed to set an ASP record for the most broken boards in one heat! He broke his first board on his second wave, made it in got his second and paddled out. Next wave he takes off on and breaks his back up board. His caddy has to set up his brand new backup backup with fins leash and wax and he paddled out and broke that board on his second wave. One more trip back to the beach where Tommy Whitaker offered up his backup board. He got out back and grabbed a few more before the buzzer but he didn't have enough to overtake Ross. Ross surfed really well and deserved the win.

The fantasy team isn't doing nearly as well today as it was yesterday. At the moment the only two I still have in the mix are Slater and Brett Simpson. Most of the team got taken down in the 3rd and the fourth rounds. Slater is giving it hell and I wouldn't be surprised to see Slater take it all. But there is still a lot of surfing to come. Next up is Jordy vs Whitaker and "So deep in the guts of that thing that it was midnight in there" is how the announcer just described Kirren Perrow's last wave. It was a drainer and earned him a 9.7!!! Heat three or round five, look it up!

Highlights from round 3

A fresh batch of Oakley Frogskins just showed up. Here are the hot new ones plus the couple of gems we already have in stock. At Oakley, they've spent decades creating original works of art that reinvent both technology and style. To celebrate the rich history of the brand, they decided to re-release a ground-breaking style that can be traced back more than twenty years to their “garage” company roots. First introduced in 1985 and originally available in over 50 colors, the Oakley Frogskin was a part of the 80’s pop culture, a time like no other. Ronald Reagan was in the White House. “The Terminator” was in the box office and Run-D.M.C. was in certified gold. They have resurrected the original tooling from the early ‘80s to produce new limited editions, giving today’s culture a chance to own a piece of history. Remember Retro is so Hot right now!!!

Root Beer frame with a Polarized Lens

Grenade 2 Fade with Grey Lens

Purple to clear frame with Purple Iridium Lens

Fire to Flora Fade with Fire Iridium Lens

Anti-Freeze with Grey Lens

Thrasher King of the Road is off and running. Photos up here along with videos to follow. Also the third installment of Dylan Reider's Epicly later'd is also up. Find it all HERE on Thrasher.

Well the weather has me question things here. Like wasn't it gonna rain like crazy all day? And weren't there going to be crazy winds and some big waves? Well who knows. But anyways the wind is turning and the waves are cleaning up. Looks like some waist high sets??? Steve just slip to get on it and I suggest you do the same. There is potential for some thunder storms so play it smart if those things come rolling through.

Tonight starts my little run of vacation. I'll be heading down south to hopefully find some empty beach break to share with my girl. Our rental claims to have internet so I will do my best to keep the blog alive with all the rad stuff that I'm up to. Surf all week for me and you no sleeping in!!!!!

Let the good times roll!