U.S. Open Pacifico Noseriding Invitational

Saturday I ventured down behind the Orange Curtain to check out the U.S. Open. I would describe the U.S. Open as a three ring circus but that doesn’t nearly describe the how busy this event really is. More like a ten ring circus but the clown cars are lifted pick-ups plastered with huge decals on the rear windows. In the midst of the chaos and the hype was the Pacifico Nosriding Invitational. The event boasted a lineup that included the who’s who of noseriding. I gotta say Tyler Warren was working it! Here are a few photos from Saturday’s semi-finals.

Joel Tudor making it look oh so easy.

Tyler Warren liesurely shoots the pier.

Tyler again with five up and streaking.

Herbie Fletcher

Uh, Mr. Hatzikian, this is a noseriding contest! Tyler taking his 10'7" noserider above and beyond.

Cody Simpkins

Alex Knost getting critical.

Alex Knost making the best of the inside section.

Christian Wach

David Nuuhiwa bringing some original classic style and showing the kids how it’s done.


Here is some footage of the event.

San O' Summer Babies weekend

Davenport and friends headed down south with all the the other weekend warriors for some waves and good times.

Adam cruising on his 10'5" Tyler Noserider.

Billy Etlam getting up front on a 9'6" Davenport Noserider.

Zack Stoller creeping up on a Daveport 9'4" Custom Pintail

Zac (number two, junior, inferior, etc.) cruising on the 9'4" Davenport Pintail.

Bryson Stein sliding with style.

The Zoo crew in Malibu

Tyler Surfboards test pilot Josh Gilberts giving a Davenport The Thing (AKA Zombie) a go. We think he liked it!

Davenport team rider Matt Sagraves with a five on the Davenport The Thing.

Matt  giving a Tyler Riddler a sneaky slide.

Josh Farberow slides by on his Anderson Slide ‘n’ Glide.

Josh Gilberts doing much of the same on his Poorman’s Slide 'n’ Glide (AKA the front half of a busted Soft Top).

Congrats Mike!!

Davenport Longboards wants to wish a big ol’ congratulations to friend and team rider Mike Collins for completing the 2010 Rock to Rock paddleboard race.  For those of those who don’t know the Rock to Rock is a 20 plus mile race from Catalina Island to Palos Verdes. Mike did it in 4 hours and 30 minutes! Not bad for the first time, huh? Mike will continue to train for the Catalina Classic in August. Go Mike Go!!!!

Research and Development...the Harbour Pig

Lefts! Lefts! Lefts!

Team rider Matt riding high and tight on his 9'10" The Thing.

Just a typical El Porto weekend...

Here are a few shots from the weekend of Mr. Davenport and friends playing in some El Porto hightide. Tyler Surfboards test pilot, Josh Gilberts show ‘em how it’s done on his Riddler while Zack leisurely crosses his way nose-ward.

Saladita Photos

Here are a few photos of Team Davenport/DANC searching for some hefty lefties in Mainland Mex late last year. Team rider Tyler Critelli gets a case of the swine flu on his pig while Mr. Davenport gives his 10 foot The Thing a go down south. Dan C. kills it as usual on his performance quad fin.

Jetty Pics

Adam and Davenport team rider Matt enjoy some nice little curls at a not-so secret spot. Adam gets lifted while riding a 10’ Tyler Z-chip balsa board while Matt makes himself comfortable on the nose of his 9'10" The Thing. Photos by Mel.