DAY THREE RESULTS: BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO

Live webcast available at www.bodyglovesb06.asglive.com

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 28, 2006 - Day three of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) four-star Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio, welcomed some of professional surfing's top competitors to world-famous Lower Trestles yesterday.

The round of 96 began with a strong series of impressive sets which poured through in the early morning.  San Clemente's Chris Ward easily won his first Surfbout appearance while Chris Drummy and Greg Long continued to dominate their heats on their quest toward Saturday's finals.  

Trestles local Shane Beschen looked comfortable at his home break, although he was scoreless for nearly half of the 20-minute heat. Beschen maintained his composure and late in the heat was able to grab the scores needed to give him the heat win.  Southern California favorites Taylor Knox, Tim Curran and Pat O'Connell also advanced from their respective heats flooding the round of 64 with talent. 

Asher Nolan, the 2005 Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series points champion, began his mission to defend his title and with his first wave of the heat, took an early lead. With another solid wave score, Nolan looked likely to take first in the heat, but in the last moments before the horn, San Diego native Che Stang posted an 8.67 for the win. "I felt like I was struggling for the whole heat, but when I got that last one I knew I needed to come up big," said Stang.

Fierce competitor Chris Drummy continued to advance all the way from the round of 192 and continue his incredible Surfbout run. Young gun Alex Gray, who's also competing in Friday's Oakley Pro Junior, hung onto an impossible looking floater which allowed him to advance into the Surfbout's round of 32.

In the last heat of the day, solid and consistent sets marched through the Lower's lineup as a new northwest wind swell began to fill in. Damien Hobgood came on strong and claimed first in a match-up stacked with talent. Hobgood posted a 9.33 on his first wave with a massive series of forehand turns. Also looking strong and advancing from the tough heat was former WCT surfer Shea Lopez.

The Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio will commence tomorrow at 8 a.m. with the remainder of the round of 64, the entire round of 32 and the first round of the Oakley Pro Junior where top surfers under the age of 20 will compete for the $10,000 prize purse.  Live scoring and press updates of both events are available at www.bodyglovesb06.asglive.com.

The Surfbout is also the first stop of the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series. The Trifecta was formed in 2005 as part of a three-year plan to strengthen surfing in America by uniting the Body Glove Surfbout presented Adio, the Newport Pro presented by Wavewatch, and the O'Neill Cold Water Classic under one banner.   The Trifecta will award a $33,333 bonus to the surfer that takes first-place in all three events.  Should no one surfer take the win in all three events, the Trifecta also awards an overall points-winner bonus of $10,000.

On Saturday April 29th, Amp'd Mobile will broadcast the semi-final and final rounds of the Body Glove Surfbout and final round of the Oakley Pro Junior live to Amp'd Mobile phones, a first for U.S. wireless provider.  In addition to the live broadcast, Amp'd is offering a demo of WaveWatch.com's mobile version beginning Thursday April 27 and continuing through the contest.  Please visit www.ampd.com for more information.

As a part of the ASP North American tour, the Surfbout is supported by Body Glove, Adio Footwear, Oakley Eyewear, Amp'd Mobile and Macy's West. The 2006 Body Glove Surfbout presented by Adio is pleased to have media support from PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group (ASG), publisher of SURFER, SURFING and WaveWatch, as well as The San Clemente Times and FUEL TV.

FUEL TV will telecast the Body Glove Surfbout on June 12, 2006 at 9:30 p.m.  For additional FUEL TV airdates and show times, check www.fuel.tv.  Check out the Body Glove Surfbout and all of the Macy's California Trifecta Surf Series surf spots at www.WaveWatch.com. 

WAVEWATCH FORECAST
Friday will see a continuation of the WNW and SSW swell providing surf in the 2-4 foot range with south winds in the a.m. and west winds sweeping through in the afternoon.

About ASG
Reaching more than two million enthusiasts, PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group (ASG) is the dominant force in the action sports and adventure sports arenas. In addition to publishing leading lifestyle publications such as Surfer, Surfing, SG, Snowboarder, Skateboarder, Bike, Powder and Canoe & Kayak, PRIMEDIA ASG delivers a cutting-edge network of online properties, events and television programming.

About Body Glove
Founded in 1953, Body Glove is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), and continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships. The company sponsors one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry with such powerhouse names as pro-surfers CJ Hobgood, Bruce Irons, Conan Hayes and Holly Beck and wakeboarders Darin Shapiro and Phillip Soven. Through Reef Check, Heal the Bay, SIMA's environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers. Body Glove is also sold in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees.

About The ASP
The ASP is the Association of Surfing Professionals. It is the foremost governing body in professional surfing, and boasts the sanctioning of six professional surfing circuits including: the WCT, the WQS, the WLT, the WJC, the WMC and Specialty Events. The ASP has been dedicated to showcasing the world's best surfing talent in a variety of progressive formats and challenging locations since 1976. Our organization is divided into seven different regions: Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Hawaii, North America, and South America. These regions manage all their respective domestic affairs under the guidance of ASP International which is located on the Gold Coast of Australia. ASP North America is committed to the progression of surfing and is dedicated to continuing excellent relationships with its athletes, the media and event sponsors. For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com or www.aspnorthamerica.org.

About Amp'd Mobile
Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth, young professionals and early adopters, and the only 3G carrier in the U.S. specifically targeting that demographic. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the "mobile graduate" and third-generation (3G) technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp'd Mobile is offered nationwide and more information can be found at www.ampd.com.