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Last Minute Gift Ideas

16 Dec

Did you wait to the last minute? No Worries!

Last chance to take advantage of Free Ground Shipping to arrive in time for Christmas. Check out some of our latest favorites including the Klller Shark, Killer Shark Analog, Killer Shark Tide, The Kraken, The Orion and The Step. The only thing we’re killing is time! Happy Holidays from all of us at Shark Brand. www.sharkbrand.com

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Freestyle Holiday Sales Event

25 Nov

Sale ends Cyber Monday at Midnight

Promo Code: gobble

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Freestyle Watches Black Friday Promo

22 Nov

Shark Alert | Black Friday through Cyber Monday

As far as we’re concerned, the 2011 Holiday Shopping Season starts now. Heck, it’s not even Thanksgiving and we’re spilling the beans on our Black Friday through Cyber Monday promotion and coupon code. Take 20% off and Free Ground Shipping on all orders with promo code: gobble. No time like the present to get somebody hooked up with their soon to be favorite Christmas Gift like the Killler Shark Tide, Shark Classic or the all new Step.
SHOP NOW

Best Seller | Shark Classic Cyan

The Shark Classic is the original surf watch and over 25 years later the original is going strong. Proving that a true classic can never die, and that in fact, the return of the raddest watch ever just keeps getting radder. Like all Shark Watches, The Shark Classic is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Water resistant to 100 meters.
FEATURES:
• 38mm polycarbonate case
• durable nylon strap
• day/time/date
• dual time
• 2 alarms
• heat timer
• chronograph
• night vision backlight
• 100 meters H20 resistance

Best Seller | Killer Shark Tide in Black

Introducing the long awaited arrival of the Killer Shark Tide featuring the style and quality you expect from Shark Watches with the addition of tide, sunrise and sunset data for 150 beaches worldwide. Also upgraded with a comfortable and durable silicone strap, this Killer Shark Tide is the ultimate waterman’s watch. Like all Shark Watches, the Killer Shark Tide is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Water resistant to 100 meters.
FEATURES:
• 48mm polycarbonate case
• durable silicone strap
• tide data plus sunrise and sunset times for 150 beaches worldwide for 10 years
• display of present/future tide data (date, time, & height)
• programmable beach capability with 3-hour of fset
• optional big time with shark fin animation
• time/day/date
• dual time
• chronograph
• pre-set heat timer: 15, 20, 25, 30,35 min.
• night vision backlight display
• 100 meters H20 resistance

New for Holiday | The Step

Because there’s more than one side to every story, The Step features a unique dodecagon case, otherwise known as a 12 sided polygon. Call it an unconventional twist to a conventional analog watch. We call it staying one step ahead of the game. Like all Shark Watches, The Step is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Water resistant to 30 meters.
FEATURES:
• 48mm stainless steel case
• Leather strap band
• 30 meters H20 resistance
• 3-hand movement
• 9 o’clock stainless steel crown with etched logo

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Venezuelan Love

2 Nov

Hello from Venezuela!

Hello Venezuela! We just got some images from our distributor in Venezuela from a recent event they sponsored. Looks like we need to do a sales trip to the territory pronto if you know what I mean. Skate, BMX, and beautiful Venezuelan girls rocking shark watches! Looks like they are sporting the Freestyle Blush Watch. Yep, sounds about right. Sign me up! www.sharkbrand.com

Doing it right in Venezuela!

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New Killer Shark Tide Watch

26 Oct

Killer Shark Tide Watch | As seen in Surfer and Transworld Surf Magazines

The mother ship of tide watches has arrived. Introducing the long awaited release of the Killer Shark Tide featuring the style and quality you expect from Shark Watches with the addition of tide, sunrise and sunset data for 150 beaches worldwide. Available in 3 colors solid colors: Blue, Black and Grey. Also upgraded with a comfortable and durable silicone strap, this Killer Shark Tide is the ultimate waterman’s tide watch. Whether your addiction is surfing, SUP, diving, fishing, or sailing, The Killer Shark Tide will help you know when to go. The Killer Shark Tide will let you know the past, present and future tides at your favorite surf break so you can pick the best window of surf for your busy schedule. In today’s busy world, it’s all about maximizing you sessions in the best condition possible. That’s why a quality tide watch is a critical piece of gear for any waterman. Like all Shark Watches, the Killer Shark Tide is backed by our limited lifetime warranty and water resistant to 100 meters. Here’s the list of specs and functions for this new Tide Watch.

• 48mm polycarbonate case
• Durable silicone strap
• Tide data plus sunrise and sunset times for 150 beaches worldwide for 10 years
• Display of present/future tide data (date, time, & height)
• Programmable beach capability with 3-hour offset
• Optional big time with shark fin animation
• Time/day/date
• Dual time
• Chronograph
• Pre-set heat timer: 15, 20, 25, 30,35 min.
• Night vision backlight display
• 100 meters h20 resistance

Killer Shark Tide | Available in 3 solid colors

FREE STANDARD SHIPPING!

In case you missed the Killer Shark Tide ad in Surfer Magazine and Transworld Surf Magazine, that’s it on top of the post. Scroll down for some more shots of the ultimate surfers watch. Can you guess the name of the wave in the ad above? www.sharkbrand.com

Bede Durbidge | Killer Shark Tide Watch in Blue

Bede Durbidge | Killer Shark Tide in Blue

Killer Shark Tide Watch | Rock Solid Construction

Killer Shark Tide Watch | Tidal Genius

Killer Shark Tide Watch | Try one, you'll be hooked!

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Shark Watch Costume Contest

26 Oct

My costume is way cooler than yours. Prove it!

The official Shark Brand 2011 Halloween Costume Contest is here. The rules are simple.
1. Like the Shark Brand Facebook Page.
2. Post a photo of you in your costume to the Shark Brand Facebook Wall.
a. You must be present in the photo.
b. Only 1 entry per person.
3. Deadline to enter is October 31st at 4pm PST.
4. Winner will be announced same day by 5pm PST.
5. Winner will recieve a Killer Shark in orange, a Killler Shark Tide in black, a Shark T-shirt, a custom painted Shark hat and a sticker pack.
GOOD LUCK! May the coolest costume win!

Best Costume Wins!

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Collin Harrington Summer 2011 Flashback

6 Oct

Collin Harrington - Summer 2011 Flashback

What did you do last summer? Here’s a look back at the summer of the multi-talented Collin Harrington. From wake to surf to skydive to fishing to video and editing this guy makes his mark. So what did you last summer? www.sharkbrand.com

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Coffee with Bede

21 Sep

Bede Durbidge | Focused

With the 2011 Hurley Pro in town we got to spend some time with Bede Durbidge before the event started. Unfortunately the waves were meager on this particular day so we didn’t shoot any surf action; instead we just pounded some coffee and shot some lifestyles. Our main goal was to get some images of Bede in the new Killer Shark Tide for some upcoming ads in Surfer Magazine, Transworld Surf and Surfline. We can’t wait until the new Shark Collection is released to the public, and in particular the new Killer Shark Tide. We made a major upgrade to the bands, switching from Polyurethane to Silicone. The Silicone Bands are much softer and more comfortable than polyurethane, plus they resist fading and changing colors better than the previous models. Here are some outtakes of Coffee with Bede. He’s sporting the Killer Shark Tide in grey, due out by November 2011. Unfortunately, only a couple days after these photos were taken Bede lost out in the 2011 Hurley Pro due to lack of waves. He only needed a measly 5 point ride to advance and the ocean went flat on him. But Bede knows as well as anybody, that’s just the way contest surfing goes. You can bet Bede will come back with a vengeance during the European Leg of the WT. Speaking of the contest, how are Kelly Slater and Owen Wright making their 3rd Final in a row? It’s unbelievable, and their performance at trestles was mind blowing. Congrats to Kelly Slater for taking the win again. Enjoy. Coffee with Bede. www.sharkbrand.com

Bede Durbidge | Tools of the trade

Coffee with Bede

Bede Durbidge | Muffin Time

Bede Durbidge | Grubbing

Bede Durbidge | 2011 Hurley Pro Quiver

Bede Durbidge | Killing Time in the new Killer Shark Tide

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Cory Lopez Free Surfing Ballito

20 Sep

Cory Lopez captured in Ginger-Vision

You may remember the WQS early in the year at Ballito, South Africa in which the waves were pretty much as good as it gets for a contest. It was pumping; guys were getting shacked of their heads dropping 10’s like it was nothing. Cory Lopez was one of the guys who scored a perfect 10 in one of the early rounds before having a shocker and losing his very next heat. When all was said and done, it was Pat Gaduaskas taking the win over John John Florence. But this post is not about the contest, it’s about the incredible free surfing that went down in and around the contest before during and after. Here’s a video Cory Lopex from Blake Kueny aka Ginger-Vision. Clearly Cory is having more fun than a kid in a candy store on Ballito’s fun ramps and hollow sections. Damn good surf.

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Surf Expo Before and After

15 Sep

The only thing we're killing is time...

Last week’s Surf Expo was kind of a big deal for us. It was the first time we unveiled the new Shark Logo and specific Surf Expo focus on Shark Watches. Here’s quick before and after of the transformation from Freestyle to the new Shark Freestyle. Let us know what you think!

Freestyle Before

Shark Freestyle After

Happy Shark Watch Fan

Hang 'em if you got 'em

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Surfing Hurricane Katia

14 Sep

Hurricane Katia | Danger Rip Currents

Continuing with our Fall 2011 Surf Expo review, we must also report we scored some fun waves courtesy of Hurricane Katia. Seeing the forecast for Katia looked promising I made the last minute decision to bring my trusty surfboard. Upon landing around 5pm on Tuesday, September 6th we grabbed a rental car and blasted the hour and a half drive to the coast. Unfortunately, the Katia swell was only just starting to show but on the other hand it was kind of a good thing as even a popular spot like Sebastian Inlet had next to no crowd. With only about 40 minutes of light remaining, I went for a paddle and Nick shot some of the sights.

On the road to Sebastian Inlet

Welcome to Sebastian Inlet

The best kind of crowd...light!

Some nuggets down the beach

Sebastian Inlet | 11 O'clock smack

Sebastian Inlet | The jetty that makes the wedge happen

Welcome to Florida

Sebastian Inlet | Creepy Weather

Sebastian Inlet | Daniel Guthrie

Sebastian Inlet | Small but fun

Little Sebastian Inlet Wedge

Sebastian Inlet | Wedging fun

Then back in the car for an hour and a half drive back to Orlando. We headed out for a late dinner and tried to catch some shut eye before doing it all over again. Up on less than 4 hours of sleep we powered back out to the Central Florida coast to see if Katia had stepped up her game. She definitely had, and we ended up surfing some spot in the Melbourne Beach area, no idea what it’s called. Amazingly, I surfed by myself in waves that would no doubt be crowded as heck in California. Not sure why, maybe it was the jelly fish that were stinging the heck out of me or maybe this was a sharky spot. To be honest, I almost had my hand bitten by a shark going after a fish at one point. Sketchy! Nonetheless, it was well worth a fun hours worth of surf before heading back to Surf Expo to finish setting up the booth. Of course, the next day when we didn’t have time to make the drive the surf was really pumping.

Hurricane Katia Swell | Somewhere in Melbourne Beach Florida

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Surf Expo Foot Massages with Stance Socks

14 Sep

Stance Socks x Foot Massage = Happy Feet

During Surf Expo probably the coolest promotion going was the Stance Socks foot massage. In return for donating your old socks (which were then to be washed and given to the homeless, way cool!), you got to pick out a new pair of Stance Socks and receive a foot massage from a lovely young lady. After spending 8 hours on your feet, this was like a dream come true. I did have to part with one of my favorite pairs of socks from a brand that will remain anonymous, but in the end it was totally worth it. I picked out a pair of the Stance Gripper Cush Skate Socks which actually have cushioned footpads on the bottom for more cushion when your stomping landings. Nice work bros, and thanks for the socks!
www.sharkbrand.com

That grin is because a foot massage is only seconds away.

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Surf Expo Fall 2011 | Photos

13 Sep

We were busy as bees inside this big building

We just returned from an awesome week at Surf Expo. In case you haven’t been before, here’s the skinny. Surf Expo is a tradeshow for all the surf, wake and skate companies to show their new stuff in front all the shops on the East Coast and surrounding areas. The show takes place in Orlando Florida inside the Orange County Convention Center. We set up a booth and show all our new watches to any of the buyers of the shops who are interested. It’s a lot of work, but a lot of fun at the same time. As you can see from the photos below, there are all sorts of stuff going on from indoor wakeboarding (check out Tarah Mikacich) to models hanging out free swag to cool products like the Skullcandy X Converse collaboration. But of course, the coolest thing going down was the new Shark Watches. We’re already looking forward to Surf Expo January 2011.