PRESS RELEASES
Sep. 6, 2006
MUCH ANTICIPATED "MEGA TIDE" AND "TIDE 2.0" HIGHLIGHT FREESTYLE'S NEW PERFORMANCE COLLECTION
Rooted in Surf, Founded on Performance, 25 Year Legacy of Quality, Durability and Style Continues
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
Freestyle is excited to launch its new performance watch collection for men and women which will be shown at the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) tradeshow this weekend, Sept. 8-10, and by special appointment in New York City on Monday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 22. The collection is highlighted by the much anticipated “Mega Tide” and “Tide 2.0” featuring 10-year tide data for 145 beaches worldwide including one programmable beach capability. The Mega Tide has a solid stainless steel case and bracelet and the Tide 2.0, available with either a black or silver face, has an aluminum bezel and durable polyurethane strap.
Both watches also feature: countdown heat timer with four alarms, chronograph and NightVision™ backlight display, and like all Freestyle watches, are waterproof to 100 meters and come with a limited lifetime warranty. The Mega Tide retails for $200 and will be available in October while the Tide 2.0 retails for $85 and is available now.
Other key new Freestyle performance watch styles include the “Diablo” and “Diablo Mid” (for smaller wrists and women) with 10-lap memory chronograph, countdown timer and dual alarm and the “Barra” which has a custom analog/digital display, digital alarm/day/date and 10-lap memory chronograph. Both styles come in black or silver. (See images)
Specifically designed for women, the Briza is the latest watch to mesh performance with fashion. It features three-hand movement with date, luminous hands and markers, solid stainless steel case and polyurethane strap and a genuine mother of pearl dial. It’s available in either classic black or blue.
For more information, product samples or to schedule an appointment for ASR or New York, please contact Dawn Boeckermann, dboeckermann@snlc.net or call 310-996-0239.
About Freestyle
Founded in 1981, Freestyle is a leading action sports watch manufacturer. The Freestyle watch collection includes a full line of performance and lifestyle choices for men, women and youth, all water resistant to 100 meters or more and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. With roots firmly planted in surf, Freestyle proudly sponsors a team of highly respected surfers including Shane Dorian, Cory Lopez, Holly Beck and Mary Osborne. 2006 marks the 25th anniversary of the legendary Freestyle brand. For more information, visit www.freestyleusa.com
Media Contact:
Dawn Boeckermann
SnL Communications
dboeckermann@snlc.net
310.996.0239