Happy 4th of July

4 Jul

Celebrate you are FREE!

Celebrate and have fun today!


We believe in Freedom.
We may not play the same sport or have the same passions, we may not have the same gender, religion or faith, we may not live in the same country, city, or state, but we all spend our days breathing, bleeding and sweating the same way. At the end of the day it’s all about performance and together we are Freestyle, we are performance timing.

Freestyle [Free-stahyl] n. 1. Performance Timing. 2. Athletic independence. 3. Individualistic and creative expression. 4. Unrestricted acccess or use of time. 5. Freedom 6. www.freestyleusa.com

Sunday Surf Shot 14

3 Jul

The Redondo Breakwall

Kiteboarder of the year | Vote for Ben Wilson

2 Jul

Ben Wilson Boosting in Fiji

Vote for Ben Wilson!


AWSI Kiteboarder of the Year | Vote for Ben Wilson. The AWSI or Association of Wind and Watersports Industries is putting up an award for Kiteboarder of the year. Come on folks, help us push Ben Wilson to the top. We need your votes. Why should Ben win? Here’s one reason, he rode arguably the biggest wave ever kiteboarded. Watch it here. Now go vote! Just click on the image below.
Vote for Ben Wilson

Voting ends July 5th so get on it!

Big News about Shark Watches

1 Jul

The process has begun. Stay tuned.


You may have noticed some subtle changes going on with Freestyle. Such as, where did the shark fin logo go? Remember the little fin with the round arcs that used to be in front of the F in Freestyle? Well, it’s gone missing. The reason is due to the success and popularity of our Shark Watch division, we have decided to give Shark Watches it’s very own voice. In fact, the new Shark Watch landing page is up now at www.sharkbrand.com including the updated shark fin logo in the square box. Looks rad if you ask us. Eventually, this fall we will have the new store up and running featuring all the existing Shark Watches that you love with the addition of new Shark Watches that will Blow Your Mind! So in a nutshell, the shark fin logo is where it has always rightfully belonged, with Shark Watches. Until then, Shark Watches will continue to be available in the Freestyle Watch Shop.

You may now be asking yourself, “What does this mean for Freestyle?” Truthfully, it just means that Shark Watches are Shark Watches and everything else that is not a Shark Watch is as it always has been, a Freestyle Watch. The only difference is that we are developing a wider range of new Freestyle Watches in the future. Alongside your favorite Freestyle watches will be new performance pieces which we are calling work out watches. These new Freestyle Watches will be designed to help you train, run, bike, swim and have fun keeping yourself in tip top shape.

While these changes will continue to be subtle over the next few months, they will become more apparent when the new Shark and Freestyle lines hit the market, alongside with fresh marketing campaigns. Then the big picture of why Freestyle and Shark are their own entities will come into clear focus. Nevertheless, to start the process, we have placed our first ad for the Shark Brand in the Big Issue of Surfer Magazine, which hits the newsstands on July 5th. Check it out below, and thank you for your support! Feel free to hit us with any questions and we’ll answer them pronto. In the meantime, familiarize yourself with the future home of Shark Watches at www.sharkbrand.com

2011 BIG Issue Cover

Welcome to the 2011 Surfer Magazine BIG Issue


Shark Brand Watches

Introducing the Killer Shark Tide. Coming Fall 2011

Catalog Photoshoot Adventures

30 Jun

Near top of the world

Cali road to nowhere


It’s Freestyle Catalog time again. We’ve been doing some field trips for inspiration and to test out some photographic ideas. Here are some outtakes from last week. Look for the new catalog to arrive by the end of July. There are some really cool new watches in the mix, so keep your eyes peeled! www.freestyleusa.com
The Freestyle Navigator 2.0

Unique Mtn. Bike POV


Freestyle Hammerhead XL in white

Dive Outtake featuring the Hammerhead XL


The Freestyle Ranger

Taking the path less traveled.

The Inspirational Pep Talk

29 Jun

Feeling a little unmotivated? Lacking the drive you need to succeed? We’ll it’s time to stop being such a sissy and pick yourself up and fight to make things happen. You are TNT, you are dynamite. Thank you, Chad Goldwasser for your inspirational pep talk, now we can go face the day with confidence.

Sunday Surf Shot 13

26 Jun

Outside

Hey buddy, time to start paddling!

How to take over Lower Trestles

21 Jun

Captain Barbosa's Raid on Lower Trestles

If you see these guys coming you have 2 options. You can either join them or run like heck in the opposite direction.


While this is not advised during an epic swell, this is how you take over Lower Trestles on a cheese breezin afternoon. If you see these guys coming, it’s probably just better to join them than to put up a fight. Aye! www.freestyleusa.com

2011 International Surfing Day

20 Jun

Daniel Shea

Daniel Shea | Boosting for 2011 ISD


Surf Watch | 2011 International Surfing Day in Newport Beach. Thank goodness for whoever thought up the idea of having an International Surfing Day. Just brilliant! Surfing is so much fun, why not have a day to celebrate it? We took advantage of 2011 ISD as well, and headed down to Newps to scope out the action. While the waves were pretty poor by most standards, there was no shortage of fun and radical action going down in the water. Here’s some snaps of 2011 International Surfing Day from 48th -52nd Streets in Newport Beach featuring Daniel Shea, Chase Wilson, Bobby Okvist and a bunch of other surfers enjoying the day. We hope, if surfing is your thing, that you were able to make the most of International Surfing Day too! Now get out there! www.freestyleusa.com
International Surfing Day

Beach cruising for International Surfing Day!


Bobby Okvist

Bobby Okvist | Finning out on 2011 ISD

Chase Wilson

Chase Wilson | Flaring for 2011 ISD


Floaters are for speed

Daniel Shea | Floating for Speed.


International Surfing Day

Chase Wilson | Floating for fun.


Drop Wallet

Token drop wallet for 2011 ISD


Chase Wilson

Chase Wilson | Busting for 2011 ISD.


International Surfing Day

International Surfing Day Cut Back.


Interational Surfing Day

Gone Surfing!

Sunday Surf Shot 12

19 Jun

Camradery

Between surfers and bodyboarders? Believe it!

Top 10 things to do when stuck in an Airport

17 Jun

How to fight Airport Boredom

How to fight Airport Boredom


Tired of TSA patting down little old ladies and having your flights delayed and canceled. Here’s two gentleman that decided to make the most of their overnight stay at DFW Airport. While we don’t advise you getting arrested, the next time your flight gets delayed and you have to spend the night in the airport, here are a few ideas of things to do to keep you occupied when you’re stuck in the airport. Thank you Larry Chen and Joe Ayala, this stuff is pure genius. www.freestyleusa.com

Spencer Whiting Practicing Fronside 1080 Double Corks

16 Jun

The video is shaky, but clearly Spencer Whiting is not far off from having these things on lock. Kid is ready to have a big year come next season. www.freestyleusa.com

Ben Wilson on Worlds Largest Kitesurfed Wave

15 Jun

Ben Wilson via Jeep Australia

May 2011 | Ben Wilson at Cloudbreak.


Leave it up to Kitesurf pioneer Ben Wilson to ride arguably the biggest wave ever surfed while kiting. Jeep Australia has used the footage from the epic Cloudbreak session in their “don’t hold back” campaign. Fits perfect because in now way was Ben Wilson holding back. Complete madness! www.freestyleusa.com

Father’s Day Gift Guide | Top 5 Watches for Dad

13 Jun

2011 Father’s Day Gift Guide | Introducing the Freestyle Watch Father’s Day Gift Guide featuring our top 5 watches for dad. We know not all Dad’s are the same so here are 5 distinctly different watch choices to help you find the perfect watch for Dad.

#1 | Surfing Dad | The Tide 4.0

The Freestyle Tide 4.0

Top 5 Watches for Dad | #1 | The Freestyle Tide 4.0


Is your Dad a surfer? If so, then he’ll be over the moon with a new Tide watch for Father’s Day. Hook him up with the new Tide 4.0 and he’ll be thinking of you every time he hits the surf. Features Include:
•10 years tide/sunrise/sunset data for 150 beaches
•Time/day/date
•1/100s Stopwatch
•Dual Time
•2 Daily/Weekly Alarms
•Timer with countdown-stop, up or repeat
•Heat Timer
•Hourly Chime
•Durable Silicone strap
•100 Meters H2O
•50mm Case
Watch Shop For Dad Now

#2 | Diving Dad | The Precision 2.0

The Freestyle Precision 2.0

Top 5 Watches for Dad | #2 | The Freestyle Precision 2.0


Is your Dad a diver? If so, then make sure he heads out on his next dive excursion with a new Freestyle Precision 2.0. Features include:
•51mm Case
•Analog and digital time/day/date
•1/100s Stopwatch
•Dual Time
•Daily Alarm
•Dual Time Alarm
•Preset Timer
•Hourly Chime
•Stainless Steel case
•Durable polyurethane strap
•Rotating bezel
•Hydro pushers
•200 Meters H2O
Watch Shop For Dad Now

#3 | Sporty Dad | The Stride

The Freestyle Stride Watch

Top 5 Watches for Dad | #3 | The Freestyle Stride


Is your Dad a fitness junky? If so, then make sure he’s working out in style and has the proper functionality with the new Freestyle Stride Watch. Features include:
•47mm Case
•Time Of Day
•1/100s Stopwatch
•Dual Time
•Daily Alarm
•Dual Time Alarm
•50 Laps
•Preset Timer
•Heat Timer
•Hourly Chime
•Calendar (Month/Day/Day of Week/Year)
•Hydro pushers
•100 meters H20
Watch Shop For Dad Now

#4 | Outdoorsy Dad | The Ranger

The Freestyle Ranger Watch

Top 5 Watches for Dad | #4 | The Freestyle Ranger


Is your Dad an outdoors fanatic? If so, then make sure he’s got all the best gear for his next camp trip including the trusty Freestyle Ranger field watch. Features include:
•100 Meters h20
•pusher backlight
•Durable nylon or polyurethane strap
•Stainless steel case
•3 hand with date
Watch Shop For Dad Now

#5 | Waterman Dad | The Mariner

The Freestyle Mariner

Top 5 Watches for Dad | #5 | The Freestyle Mariner


Is your Dad a man of the sea? If so, then make sure his sailing with the Freestyle Mariner, the perfect watch for a Dad that loves to spend time on the ocean. Features include:
•100 Meters H20
•Time / dual time
•Countdown timer w/ unique beep signals
•Repeat and count-up timer
•Alarm
•Nightvision backlight
•Durable silicone strap
•Hydro Pushers
Watch Shop For Dad Now

More SlayshTank Wakesurf Madness

13 Jun

Wakesurfing

Yep, that's a remote control helicopter on the right.


Wakesurf Watch | Here is a new wakesurf edit from the creative minds of SlayshTank and The Riders Coalition featuring the skills of Blake Rabe with a little help from AirCam.co and the heli shred-cam. You’ll see Shred Stixx rider Chase Hazen as well as the riding of Liquid Force Team Rider Dominic Lagace. Life and sports is all about progression and these guys are doing it right from both a riding standpoint and film/edit. Enjoy. www.freestyleusa.com