ESM's got it going

ESM has got a few solid little pieces about our surfing community on the Island here lately and the things they're accomplishing.

1. The above shot of Shack rider Conor Willem on a recent swell feature "Slinking Into Spring".
2. The LBI Winter Warriors Fight Club piece. In it, a photo gallery from the groundbreaking day (with the below photo of Mike Roth included) and the following words of wisdom from one, Mr. Ron Ferrara (aka legend): “It doesn’t matter who wins this thing — I am the indisputable Gnar King of this island. Now give me a cheese wedge!” 

the 1st LBI Winter Warrior is...

Mr. Randall Townsend. He's that guy on the side of their building and on the billboard on 72 you pass by every time on your way to the Island. And we're not that surprised he took the event.

T'was a day of smotings, beams, and dry heaves. In the end, a great kick-off to what will become a perrenial event here on the Island. A job well done to our very own Conor Willem for the vision and stoke to put something great like this together. From Conor himself:

"4 Broken boards, 0 injuries, 100 beat downs and some sick barrels... the final scores were close.... top 10 break down..."

1st Randy Townsend
2nd Josh Law
3rd Peter George
4th Conor Willem
5th Ben Mcbrien
6th Pete Machotca
7th Brian Bowker
8th Tim Raimo
9th Ben Raimo
10th Brian Coen

LBI Winter Warriors

Longtime Shack rider Conor Willem has never been one to go with the norm. Plus the kid can get slotted for no end.

Which is why he's endeavoring on a newfangled surf contest idea. He's calling it 'LBI Winter Warriors' and it'll take place sometime during the month of March this year. With a true waiting period, he will look to utilize the best late winter/early spring storms the Atlantic can dish out—and cold and barreling will be the ideal conditions because this thing is strictly a barrel riding contest.

It's limited to the first 24 entries and will consist of only LBI locals. Depending on the swell it will take place at either 73rd Street in Harvey Cedars or 25th Street in Surf City. Conor is certainly mixing things up. This is the start of something revolutionary in the realm of competitive surfing, especially on the local scene. Here's Conor's description of the event, and stay tuned to our site and LBI Winter Warriors Facebook page for updates:


NOT A NORMAL CONTEST...

• Nobody loses or gets knocked out of heats..
• There are 3 rounds, 6 heats in each round, and 4 surfers in each heat. Each heat runs for 20 min.
• The surfer's single highest wave score from each round is added up at the end and the highest wins and so on. So each surfer will have 3 scores at the end of the day. The main goal is to get a really good score in each round.
• Everyone has an equal opportunity.
• Entry fee is 110$.
• The top 3 surfers at the end of the day will be rewarded $$$$.
• If this year turns out good then next years waiting period will be a 3 month waiting period with the top 5 getting money.
• Its going to be BIG COLD and BARRELING, those 3 things are Guaranteed
• If you CHARGE and love to TUBE RIDE than this is contest for you.