NEFF CHRONICLES August 2011
Issue No. Two
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NEFF Presents: A Shot In The Dark
Neff Time is a huge hit!
PROCESS FILMS Neff is the US title sponsor of “A Shot In The Dark,� a two year documentary film project following the lives of several Norwegian professional snowboarders. Progression in snowboarding has been moving at an alarming rate over the last few years. A Shot in the Dark takes a look at the various channels of pressure riders face, and the harsh reality of injuries. Planning several video premiers. Stay tuned for more info and check out A Shot in The Dark official trailers below.
A Shot in the dark stills, Process Films
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RIDER NEWS!
Jody Smith, Neff Rider
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Jordy Smith J- Pro Champion
NEFF WELCOMES JORDY SMITH
Jordy is a 23 year old South African Native professional surfer. Jodyʼs speedy style and aerial surfing technique was born on one of the best waves in the world, the New Pier in Durban. He is a true competitor with a long history of titles globally. Jordy Smith joins Neffʼs power house Surf Crew including riders Kolohe Andino, Evan Gieselman and Dion Agius. JORDY SMITH WINS J-BAY 2011
Defending his crown, Jordy takes first at the 2011 Billabong Jefferyʼs Bay competition for the second year in a row. The victory boosted Smith from fifth to second place after four of 11 stops on the 2011 World Tour. Smith put up impressive scores during the Quarterfinals, his local knowledge gave him an advantage to select the better waves in the Finals to secure the victory over Mick Fanning.
“Mick (Fanning) has surfed amazing all week,” Smith said. “He’s always an inspiration and he’s right there with everyone in the hunt for the title. Today’s a huge win for me. Last year, it was very emotional. To back it up this year just feels really, really good. It’s huge for my
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RIDER NEWS (CONT.)!
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Neff Signs Greg Bretz Greg Bretz was the last member selected for the 2010 U.S. Winter Olympic team, and he ended up finishing 12th at the event. He just missed the podium at Winter X Games 2010, finishing 4th, and his goal for 2011 is to "take Shaun [White] down." The 20-year-old learned two new tricks for the 2011 season the double McTwist and double backside rodeo and hopes they are what it takes.
Greg Bretz, Professional Snowboarder
NEFF RIDER RYAN DECENZO WINS X GAMES 17 GAME OF SKATE Congrats to Neff rider Ryan Decenzo for taking the gold at X Games 17, Game of Skate style. Check out the footage of this hard fought battle by clicking his image. Ryan Decenzo, Professional Skateboarder
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PRESS HITS!
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Jody Smith, Neff Surf - Transworld Surf, Bliss
Moose, Neff Skate - Transworld Skate, Bliss
Kolohe Andino, Neff Surf - Transworld Surf, Bliss
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PRESS HITS!
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Eiki Helgason, Neff Snow - Transworld Snow, Snowboarder Mag, Bliss
Method Man & Redman Rocking Neff at a live concert in Brazil
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EVENTS!
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Neff Sponsors 2011 Bull Run The Neff RV participated in the 2011 Bull Run Rally which ran from July 8th to the 15th starting in Vegas and ending in Miami. The rap group, The New Boyz caught a ride in the Neff RV and helped hype the crowd with performances through most of the rally. The entire rally was filmed by MTV Networks and will be an original MTV series. Neff RV & Lamborghini, Bull Run 2011
NEFF GAME OF SKATE TOUR Neff continues their game of skate tour. Dishing out tons of free ice cream and product, and prizes. Making recent stops at Rukus in Baton Rouge Louisiana, 17th Street in Wilmington Carolina, and Vertical Urge in North Carolina. Stay tuned for future stops!
Neff RV at Vertical Urge in NC
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CALENDAR!
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Aug. 3rd - Official Neff Agenda Party Aug. 3rd-4th - Agenda, Huntington Beach Aug. 6th-7th - US Open, Huntington Beach Aug. 11th-14th - Dew Tour, Portland Aug. 22nd-24th - Magic, Las Vegas Sept. 8th-10th - Surf Expo, Orlando Sept. 24th - Hot Dogs & Handrails, Big Bear
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