Surf Expo 2013

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I had a great time at Surf Expo in Orlando!  The Surf Expo is an annual event where surf companies go to display their products for the upcoming season.  I went there to be inducted into the 2013 ESA All-Star Team. I'm extremely honored to be selected for the team.  I can't wait for this upcoming year!

I also had a chance to catch up with some of my sponsors.  I had fun seeing the guys from Catch Surf, Sanuk, Von Zipper and K-Coast Surf Shop!


The boys from Catch Surf - (back row) Ricky, Chris, and George (front row) Johnny, me and Brian

The boys from Catch Surf - (back row) Ricky, Chris, and George (front row) Johnny, me and Brian

Sanuk - Smiling down on the convention center

Sanuk - Smiling down on the convention center

Super stoked about my new purple Sanuks.  Not sure of their name, because they won't hit stores until this summer.  They are super comfy and cool...  Thanks Brian.

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Von Zipper had a awesome booth!  It was great seeing Ken and Matt.  Looking forward to the LoMax and the Lindenberry.  Stoked to be the youngest member of the FCG!

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I hopped to the opportunity to eat IHOP twice a day ;)  Shoutout to Victor our chef who said he made our food with love... I know we loved the food! Thanks Victor!

Victor

Victor

Jordon Montgomery, me, and Thomas Horner

Jordon Montgomery, me, and Thomas Horner

I wasn't in Florida for long, but I couldn't leave without getting some waves, so we drove to New Smyrna Beach with Jordon and Thomas.  The inlet was pretty good and we surfed until dark.

Simon Hetrick

Simon Hetrick

Thomas Horner

Thomas Horner

Jordon Montgomery

Jordon Montgomery

Well all good things must come to an end :(  It was a great trip.  I hope to go back next year.  Thanks to my Mom for taking such great pics!  Speaking of pics, check out the gallery below.