Rip Curl is releasing a signature Mick Fanning watch as a part of Fanning’s Ultimate Titanium Oceansearch platform. Less than a thousand watches will be distributed worldwide, with only 100 pieces being released in the United States. Fanning’s signature will be engraved on the watches caseback, along with the individual number.

Mick Fanning Ultimate Oceansearch Titanium Watch

This classy bit of kit is finished in stealth black titanium carbide plating and comes in a custom black packaging that showcases the product and includes a commemorative booklet chronicling Mick’s historical achievements in the world of surfing.

The watch features a programmed tide system for over 200 surf beaches around the world through 2022 and an automatic tide system that can be set to thousands of beaches worldwide. It also features tide prediction for tide forecasting and a digital compass.

Made out of titanium and depth tested to 200 meters, the watch also has dual time with tide spot storage, a stopwatch, timer, two alarms, and a full screen backlight.

We are not sure how many are coming to the UK – so keep your eyes peeled. This could be a pretty hot product for any surfers christmas present list, so no doubt eBay might be showing a couple up for auction in the future too.

We’ve seen technology collaborations before – Sony and Billabong recently got it on to create the Sony VAIO W Billabong Netbook. Well O’Neill seem to have got in on the act this time and have partnered with Philips to launch a range of new active headphones.

The Philips O’Neill range of headphones are designed using some of the same wetsuit materials as the company’s heavy duty wetsuits – but despite the technology you won’t be wearing these little beauties on the water – as they just ain’t waterproof!

The Stretch

Philips O'Neill Stretch

The Stretch headphones above are the toughest of the bunch, constructed from an ultra-durable, temperature-resistant, and awesome-sounding material called TR 55LX that boasts a surface hardness six times greater than the polycarbonate stuff found in most headphones.

The Snug

Philips O'Neill Snug

The Snug series boasts “bold graphics” and can fold flat

The Covert

Philips O'Neill Covert

Next up is The Covert ,”a discreet bud with deceptively powerful sound impact and iPhone control”. It is fitted with 13mm drivers and includes a microphone and volume controller allowing remote control of iPods and iPhones.

The Specked

Philips O'Neill Specked

The Specked, which includes a range of three striking coloured in-ear buds. It is the entry-level model in the range and comes with smaller 9mm drivers.

Tested by O’Neill team Riders

According to the O’Neill PR boys the headphones have been put through their paces with teh O’Neill team riders – with the likes of Jeremy Jones, Mark Mathews, and Ane Enderud all testing them out.

No pricing has been announced, but both are due to go on sale in Europe and the US this month.

With Summer drawing to a close it is time to think about covering up those feet for the Winter.

As if by magic Quiksliver have launched a new range of shows in their latest Autumn / Fall / Winter shoe collection.

Choose from the comfy and stylish Thurston the Third shoe or go for the high top sneaker style boot caledd the Cypru.

Quiksliver Burlington

Quiksilver Capri

Quiksilver Cardiff

Quiksliver Cardone Hi

Quiksliver Cardone Lo

Quiksliver Cyprus

Quiksliver Benton

Quiksliver Thurston 3

Quiksilver Junior Line

The surf brand Quiksilver is dipping into the Junior pool with a new clothing line.

Starting next Spring, Quiksilver will launch more than 100 pieces intended to complement the surf styles from the company’s existing junior girls label, Roxy, and serve styles to a more contemporary look sold under its label.

It appears that Quiksilver isn’t concerned that the line might cannibalize sales of Roxy and its young contemporary business. Although Roxy targets a 17-year-old customer, the junior collection aims to reach a 19-year-old, and the young contemporary line pursues women age 25 who have outgrown Roxy and other junior brands.

Prices are set similarly to Roxy,with the junior line offers a variety of “modern coastal classics.” Whimsical prints in subdued colors. Psychedelic screen prints of doves in brilliant hues, bi-color geometric pattern reminiscent of Moroccan landscapes and a collage of pastel-colored flowers.

There are 108 items in the line, and the majority of it is sportswear comprised of denim, shorts, dresses, wovens, fleece, and some knits.

With the ever growing opportunity in the junior market we think this is a wise move, offering young, fun, California styles for the average teenager.

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Chest Zip Wetsuit 2010

Ok peeps listen up!

Exclusive to Sorted Surf Shop is one of the best Summer wetsuits money can buy!

The Rip Curl Dawn Patrol 3/2 Wetsuit for 2010 now comes in a chest zip option.

The Chest Zip Dawn Patrol for 2010 boasts some great quality features that certainly won’t blow your budget – meaning you have extra cash to spend on those new camou surf shorts or a pair of slaps to go with them.

Carrying on the principles of value for money the new Rip Curl Dawn Patrol has even more flexibility and warmth due to the chest zip system, giving you more flex and less cold water flushes.

Rip Curl Dawn Patrol Technical Stuff:

• E3 Neoprene in upper body:
  The most flexible neoprene available in the key paddling area´s.
• Fireskin Lining:
  The fireskin lining wicks water away from the body while retaining body heat
• Glued & Blindstitched – Maximum seam stretch and strength with zero water penetration
• Blue Steel Sealed Zip:
  Water resistant, steel head zipper with engineered overlapping teeth and a urethane coating (back zip only) meaning minimum water penetration and cold flushes.
• Seamless Shoulder Panel – For unrestricted flexibility
• S-Flex Knees – Highly durable & flexible
• Critically Taped – Junctions and stress areas add strength and durability to seams
• Stash Pocket – External Zip Pocket – External zip pocket for easy access
• Hydroloc Collar:
  Seals neck and prevents water flushes
• Chest Zip System:
  Minimizes water entry, maximizes upper body flexibility.

The Rip Curl Chest Zip Dawn Patrol Wetsuit 2010 is on the shelf for just £159.99 with free next day delivery.

We are confident that you won’t find another Summer wetsuit with the same quality at such a great price.

Quiksilver & Standard Collection

We saw this story over at Freshness Mag - so we hope they won’t mind us piggy backing on some of their exclusive clothing news.

The Standard hotel (which really is one hell of a trendy place to stay) has teamed up with Quiksilver to install a collaborative vending machine by the hotel’s pools to help out the fellas who left something behind at home.

This year, the duo continues on their collaboration and rolls out four new swimming trunks (Cut shorter and in a more pulled together mid-thigh length, the flappy, baggy ones are better left for college and high school boys) for the guests of the pool.

Aside from swimming trunks the new Standard & Quiksilver collaborative collection also includes a pair of  Wayfarer shades and suncare products from Shishedo.

Quiksilver & Standard Shorts

Quiksilver & Standard Shades

Standard Hotel

Standard & Quiksilver Video

You can check out the collection in this very slick surfy / skate culture short film created by film maker Cheryl Dunn.

The vending machines are currently located at The Standard Hollywood, The Standard Downtown, The Standard New York, The Standard Spa, Miami Beach.

Think we might be having a chat with Quiksilver to see if we can get one down at Boscombe Beach !!

O’Neill Hammer 3/2mm Summer Wetsuit 2010

It’s been on the cards for a while but it looks like the Summer is really here this time.

With tempertures reportedly going to hit near 30 degrees this weekend you might want to think about wearing a Summer Wetsuit if your are hitting the water.

So with that in mind we asked Sean to run through the features of one of the best O’Neill Summer Wetsuits that is on the market today.

The O´ Neill Hammer 3/2mm Summer Wetsuit for 2010 is all about value, at around £80 this wettie offers fantastic value for money – but O’Neill don’t scrimp on features. Just because it is less than a ton don’t think you are getting a cheap wetsuit.

The O’Neill Hammer offers great flexibility, warmth and comfort for a bargain price!

Two things you notice with this suit is how soft and stretchy the neoprene is. This stretchiness means you get great flexibity when surfing (so you don’t tire so quickly) and you also get a great fit – the closer fitting a wetsuit is, the warmer you are going to stay.

The smoothskin panel on the chest ensures no wind gets through meaning no heat loss. Two other smoothskin panels are situated down the back right the way down to cover your kidney area. The O’Neill designers have also built their most flexible neoprene panels into areas of the suit that get the most work – the lumbar areas just below the zip and also under the arms.

Longlasting and hardwearing Dura-flex is used on the knees – so yoo stay protected paddling out. Flatlock stitching throughout the suit minimises water penetration. A simply velcro locking neck seal stops water flushing down into the suit.

A great wetsuit that is worth considering for those Summer surf sessions!

O’Neill Hammer Summer Suit Features:

• 40% UltraFlex DS and 60% FluidFlex neoprene for great flexibility
• Double Super Seal neck to keep water out
• Flatloc stitched seams
• Krypto knee pads for durability

O’Neill Hammer Summer Wetsuit Video Review

For latest deals on all styles of wetsuit checkout the Wetsuit Centre. All sizes of suit are usually in stock and combined with Free next delivery and great prices – you won’t find a better wetsuit deal online.

Dusk to Dawn Denim

We have seen Billabong go down the collabroation route last month when they signed a deal with Sony to create the Sony VAIO W Billabong Netbook – and what a nice piece of kit that has turned out to be. Billabong also teamed up with the band Green Day to release the Billabong Green Day Mass Hysteria Boardshort .

Not to be outdone, Rip Curl have looked outside of their design team for inspiration. Teaming up with a fresh think trio called “Threebyone” they are due to release a brand new surfers denim collection.

Collaborating over the developement has taken nearly eighteen months to come up with the new jeans collection. And the Threebyone guys are not short of cudos – having been recently appluaded for re-inventing Lee and Wrangler Jeans in Australia.

The trio is made up of Steve Little (he’s the strategist), Richard Bell (he’s the go to market guy), and Par Lundqvist (he’s the denim-freak-Swedish-designer and creative drive).

Billabong and Threebyone have released two collections, one for the ladies and one for the gents.

Pins – Rip Curl Ladies Jeans

Pins | Rip Curl Denim from EmpireAve on Vimeo.

Dusk til Dawn Rip Curl Mens Jeans

Dusk Til Dawn | Rip Curl from EmpireAve on Vimeo.

The re designed mens denim range from Rip Curl is now available in two styles and four colours. Two of the collection also feature a new waxed canvas look – which looks great – especially on a night out.

The Slim Jean Waxed in Black looks very nice, as does the Midnight colour-way. The Stealth, is the waxed-canvas jean whilst the Slim Blue Ice takes on more of a European look.

Whatever design you decide to pick we take our hats off to this collaboration!

Rip Curl Denim Gallery

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Sony Vaio W Billabong Netbook

Well with the release of the new Sony VAIO W Billabong special edition netbook you will be able to upload all of your favourit surfing photos whilst you are on the move.

Due to hit the Australian shores soon at a price of  AUD$749, the Billabong netbook comes with a funky lime green coloured lidand blue and black main body.

It is the first product collaboration between Sony and Billabong – which maybe might set a precedent for other surfing apparel companiesas well – we have certainly seen it in the car industry!

The notebook comes with Billabong content, including images and video from a new TV series featuring a selection of Billabong’s key surfing athletes. And if your wondering, the color scheme is taken from Billabong’s 2010 Summer board short range destined for retail stores in Australia this July.

Kent Tanigaki, VAIO Marketing Manager Sony Australia, said the product collaboration with Billabong highlighted the focus by both brands on the development of relevant product for the youth market.

“The average age of notebook users is getting younger as they are increasingly used in schools and universities.” Tanigaki said.

“Teaming up with Billabong, the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company, on this new VAIO notebook is a fantasytic way for us to create a product that really appears to a younger tech savvy audience. Like Sony, the billabong name commands huge respect all around the world and the VAIO W series Imperial Lime will connect with fans of both brands. Together we chose the Imperial Lime design for our first join product because it utilizes bold colors and a story that will resonate with Billabong’s audience.”

The specs of this netbook are pretty appealing to. It has a Intel Atom N450, which has hyperthreading and runs Windows 7 Starter. It has a huge 250GB hard drive, which is really quite insane for such a small laptop. It has an Ethernet port, 2 USB ports, and good quality built-in webcam and microphone that’s useful for Skype or even recording lectures.

Hopefully, Sony won’t keep all these goodies just for the Aussie public and we will see this laptop in the UK soon.

If you love the new Sony Billabong Laptop – what other surfing brand collaboration would you like to see?