BIO: Scion Jenks Pro Wild Card Sean Morin

BIO: Scion Jenks Pro Wild Card Sean Morin

  Sean Morin recently won the USBA's "Which Jenks Local Should Scion Sponsor?" online poll.  With 868 out of 1849 votes, Sean beat out the likes of other Jenks talent such as Chris Schlegel, Timmy Tilton, Chris Dettlinger, Mike Murphy, and Chuck Guarino.  Sean will now be sponsored by Scion as a Wild Card entry in the Mens Pro Division of the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro.

SEAN MORIN PROFILE

 Age: 26

 Height: 5'11"

Weight: 160lbs.

Home: Jenks

Occupation: Lifeguard

Sponsors: Toys Bodyboards and Plastic People clothing

What was your reaction when you found out that you won the online poll on the USBA website and were going to be sponsored by Scion as a Wild Card for this year's Jenks Pro?

Sean: I was very stoked to be nominated as a wildcard for the Jenks Pro.

What board are you riding for the Jenks Pro (size, material)?

Sean: 41.5" Toys/Plastic People PP one stringer

 Outside of Jenks, what is your favorite wave to ride?

Sean: Puerto Escondido, Mexico

What are your bodyboarding plans for after the Jenks Pro?

Sean: After the Jenks Pro I will be heading straight down to Mexico for the IBA comp after that I'll be going to California till the winter and spend the rest of the winter on the North Shore.

 Thanks, Sean.  Good luck...YEEEWWW!!!

HISTORY: Phyllis Dameron

HISTORY: Phyllis Dameron

  Back in the late 1970's, women's bodyboarding pioneer Phyllis Dameron was the first person, man or woman, to charge Waimea Bay on a bodyboard (North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii).  There is not a lot of information about Phyllis Dameron readily available these days...a couple of sentences on Wikipedia, a short video clip in the 'Style Masters' surfing DVD, and this short clip from the Encyclopedia of Surfing Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=411696098900400

  Hopefully, more information about the early history of bodyboarding including such pioneers as Phyllis will become more accessible in the near future.  For now, this little piece of bodyboarding history can serve as a starting point.  If this has stoked your curiosity, even just a little, by all means I encourage you to dig deeper and find out more!  As much as I like to think I know a decent amount regarding the history of our sport, even I am still constantly learning more and finding little pieces of the puzzle that make up bodyboarding's storied past.  Happy history hunting!

CURRENT EVENTS: Bodyboarding News

CURRENT EVENTS: Bodyboarding News

Sean Morin Wins Scion Wild Card for 2012 USBA Jenks Pro

Sean Morin. Photo: Al MacKinnon

  Jenks local Sean Morin has won the voting for the "Who Should Scion Sponsor" online contest.  A month of voting on the official USBA tour website concluded today (August 8th) with Morin receiving more than 800 of the 1800+ votes to beat out the likes of Chris Schlegel, Timmy Tilton, Chris Dettlinger, Mike Murphy, and Chuck Guarino.  Sean will now be sponsored by Scion Motors as a Wild Card entry in the Pro Division of the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro (Pt. Pleasant, NJ, September 1st-10th).  Be sure to visit www.usbatour.com for more information about the Jenks Pro and the USBA National Championship Tour.


Australian Lilly Pollard Signs Deal with Flipmode Clothing

  Australian pro bodyboarder Lilly Pollard has announced that she has signed a deal with Flipmode Clothing Company.  Be sure to check out www.flipmode.com.au for more info about Flipmode and visit their online store.  Also, don't forget to visit Lilly's blog for all the latest news and details:
http://findinglilly.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/flipwhat.html

  That will just about do it for this week's Current Events.  Stay tuned, as the world of bodyboarding is set to get very busy in the upcoming weeks with IBA world tour events in Portugal, Brazil, and Venezuela, as well as the USBA's Jenks Pro.  There's going to be lots going on, and BODYBOARDING 101 will keep you dialed in...YEEEWWW!!!

HISTORY: Evolution of the Bodyboard

HISTORY: Evolution of the Bodyboard

I started bodyboarding in 1988 and this was the first board I ever owned...a Morey Boogie Mach 7-7!

  The modern day bodyboard was invented by Tom Morey back in 1971.  Since then, the bodyboard has gone through many evolutions in every way imaginable from materials to design features.  Here's an opportunity to take a closer look at the bodyboards of the 70's, 80's, and up through the mid 90's.  Go to www.vintagebodyboards.com to not only see many of these old school boards, but read the descriptions about them.  Enjoy...YEEEWWW!!!

CURRENT EVENTS: Bodyboarding News

CURRENT EVENTS: Bodyboarding News

SCION TO SPONSOR LOCAL NEW JERSEY WILD CARD FOR USBA JENKS PRO

  Scion Motors, the title sponsor for the 2012 USBA Scion Jenks Pro (Sept. 1st-10th in Pt. Pleasant, NJ) has agreed to sponsor a local New Jersey bodyboarder to be a "Wild Card" entry for this year's event.  This lucky rider will be voted in by you, the bodyboarding community, through the USBA website.  The eligible riders are Chris Schlegel, Sean Morin, Chuck Guarino, Mike Murphy, Chris Dettlinger, and Tim Tilton.  Be sure to visit the link below and vote today!

http://www.usbatour.com/which-jenks-local-should-scion-sponsor

Stay tuned to BODYBOARDING 101 and www.usbatour.com to find out who the lucky winner of this unique opportunity will be!


SCIENCE BODYBOARDS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF TREVOR KAM SIGNATURE MODEL

  Science Bodyboards has proudly announced the release of it's new signature model for young Hawaiian ripper Trevor Kam.  Boards are in stock now so check with your favorite bodyboard shop or online bodyboard retailer to get your hands on Trevor's new board.  Also, be sure to check out www.mikestewart.com and Science Hawaii Bodyboards on Facebook for more information.


AUSTRALIAN DAMIEN MARTIN BACK IN THE WATER AFTER SPINAL CHORD INJURY

  Two months ago, Australian bodyboarder Damien Martin fractured six vertebrae during a wipeout at Bawley Point ( a reefbreak known for its dangerously shallow water and heavy barrels).  After eight weeks, of recovery Damien has been cleared by his doctors to go back out in the water.  Martin was quoted on the Nomad Bodyboards Facebook page as saying, "Just got the all clear to pull into big pits and do twirly-whirls in the air,"  For more information on his injury, be sure to click on the link below and read the article from his local newspaper, The Ulladulla Times:

http://www.ulladullatimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/bodyboarder-is-back-home/2597029.aspx

Also, be sure to visit www.nomad.com.au for more information.


JAPANESE BODYBOARDING LEGEND AOI KOIKE GETS MARRIED

  Japanese bodyboarder Aoi Koike married her fiance Wa Chin last week.  Congradulations, Aoi!  私は、あなたとあなたの新しい夫が一緒に幸福の寿命を共有することを望みます！


 That's the news for this week.  If you have any news or competiton results from the world of bodyboarding that you feel are newsworthy, feel free to email them to me at atimeforaction@gmail.com and they just might make it into CURRENT EVENTS here at BODYBOARDING 101.  Catch you next time around...YEEEWWW!!!