DAY TWO RESULTS: BODY GLOVE SURFBOUT PRESENTED BY ADIO

Live webcast available at www.bodyglovesb06.asglive.com

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 27, 2006 – Light off-shore winds, sunny skies and a noticeable increase in swell greeted an international field of competitors for day two of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) four-star Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio, first stop of the Macy’s CA Trifecta Surf Series.

In stark contrast to the opening heat of day one, which contest officials were forced to restart due to a lack of contestable waves, day two began with a flurry of high performance aerial maneuvers. Geoff Brack and Nils Schweizer launched air reverses taking full advantage of the improving conditions.

The swell continued to fill in and by mid-morning young up and coming surfers in the round of 128 attacked every wave that came through. Floridian Adam Wickwire convincingly held on to the top advancing spot in his heat, but the battle for second was intense. It came down to a run of extremely tight, last-minute exchanges, but Zander Mortan was able to advance past John Daniels with less than one-tenth of a point separating them.

In the next heat Newport’s David Giddings nabbed a clean runner late in the heat and posted an 8.0 advancing him to the next round with Santa Cruz’s Omar Etchevery. “I passed up a wave before the one that I scored on,” said Giddings the seasoned competitor. “Sometimes it’s tough to be patient and just sit and wait with only a minute or two left. But I waited and finally that one came to me. I just thought, ‘It’s all or nothing,’ so I let the tail fly.”

Round three began with a bang as Magnum Martinez scored a quick 8.33, but it was Hawaiian Casey Brown who, with under three-minutes to go, launched a fast, fluid attack to win the heat. Australian Adam Melling and Brazilian William Cardoso took down their American opponents. Melling, with his crisp front-side snaps, got the better of the exchange earning a 7.67 and a 7.90. “It was so much better out there today than yesterday,” commented Melling, whose debut at Lower Trestles opened the round of 192 with a re-start. “It’s getting better. I really like this wave at Lowers and with the added push in the swell, tomorrow should be fun.”

Trestles locals Brandon Ragenovich and Greg Long used their knowledge to dominate their heats. Although Long’s heat may have tested his patience, he put together a 6.17 and an 8.83 to advance in first-place. In heat seven of round three, Mitchell Coleborn posted a 9.6, the highest score of the contest, and in heat 11, Floridians Aaron Cormican and Adam Wickwire looked comfortable and explosive in the small surf both securing a spot in the next round.

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.

The Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio will commence tomorrow at 8a.m. with the round of 96 and the beginning of the round of 64. Live scoring and press updates are available at www.bodyglovesb.asglive.com.

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
Thursday a SSW swell is expected to produce three to four-foot surf with size increasing slowly and mixing with occasional five-foot sets for Friday and Saturday.

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 Adio Footwear:
Adio Footwear began in the summer of ‘97 with one simple idea: To make the best skateboard shoes possible. We focused on durability, function, and style. Many things stood in the way of these goals, but our relentless efforts and absolute passion for rider designed influenced product prevailed. We have since then added sandals and juniors as categories to compliment an assortment of footwear. Our team includes some of the most influential names in action sports today, including: Tony Hawk, Bam Margera, Shawn White, Taylor Knox, and Tim Curran. Adio has been established as a globally recognized brand and a strong force in the action sports footwear market through our commitment to excellence. www.adiofootwear.com.

About Macy’s West
Macy's West, a division of Federated headquartered in San Francisco, operates 174 stores in seven states and Guam, with annual sales of more than $4 billion. At Macy's we are committed to supporting the communities where we live and work. In 2005, we raised and donated nearly $14 million in community support through our fundraising efforts.

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, Snowboarder, Skateboarder, Bike, Powder and Canoe & Kayak, PRIMEDIA ASG delivers a cutting-edge network of online properties, events and television programming.

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.