Lightning Bolt at ISPO – Surf in the snow

	To witness that one could actually breathe surf, within the snowy environment of ISPO 10 in Munich, was absolutely amazing! It happened at the Lightning Bolt booth, as the gathering of remarkable and true legends of the history of world surf, coming from different parts of the world, took over the mood and involved all surf fans and visitors. Below: The official dj Left:The 3 Pipeliners
It was an authentic Lightning Bolt show starring Rory Russell, the legendary Hawaiian Pipeline master, Jonathan Paskowitz, the surf industry veteran and second oldest son of the unavoidable Californian surf clan – the Paskowitz Family, and Graham Smith, the renowned and prominent South African shaper, together with the brand new surfboards and apparel collection. Right: Rory Russell and his strange friends
	Next to the stunning Lightning Bolt «Pipeliner» models, these down-to-earth celebrities were giving interviews and autographing pins and posters, chatting and posing for the numerous cameras with fans and friends, creating a cool, relaxed and effortless welcoming vibe. Left: Jonathan Paskowitz and Graham Smith
Above: Our security was well signed Right: Paulo Couto and Raquel Dias, our portuguese apparel designers	The feedback on the surfboards and apparel collection couldn’t be better. Everyone was really excited to see how the Lightning Bolt crew went back to the roots, taking aboard the original surf brand character and distinction and interpreting it smoothly into something different and fresh. We are happy to say that Lightning Bolt is offering an alternative for a new feeling of nostalgic satisfaction that the surf community is warmly welcoming.

Rory Russell and victorious António Dias, our graphic designer

Spring-Summer 10 – The hawaiian appetizers

 There’s not only surf in this awesome trip to Hawaii.  The islands have so many perfect natural scenarios, that we feel like we can take thounsands of photos and we don’t get bored at all. And to make things better, our models are gorgeous.
So we are here, directly from Hawaii, opening the doors that have been locking our newest Spring Summer 10 collection, featuring Mens and Womens, both with three lines: Black, Red and Style Masters.
  
Nick Walker, our photographer, in action shooting Dominique and Brooke.
 
Dustin Franks, the californian surfer and songwriter, introducing a Style Masters t-shirt.

Txaber Trojaola, our basque team rider at Hykilay wearing the black label.
 
Kara Smith, our american designer on the way to the session. Left is Eric Hobbs.

Do you see a chicken carefully watching the swell? She’s not looking at them. She’s thinking if she’s surfing with a 6’2’’ or a 6’6’’. In Hawaii, even chickens go to the beach.
 
Pedro Soares, the portuguese team rider, after the barbecue.
 
Jeremy “Gege” Brasset presenting a new Style Masters shirt @ Hykilay beach
 
And while some are hard working, Maria João, our promotion director, Jonathan Paskowitz and Paulo Couto, our designer in Europe, are just relaxing and smiling for the camera.

New scarves and gloves - Fall-Winter 09

Striped scarves and striped girls gloves are our bet for this year's fall-winter collection.

New Headwear - Fall-Winter 09

Check out the newest accessories collection to put in your head. Beanies and Caps for girls and boys.

The Collapsible surfboard revolution, by Nicholas Notara

Maybe Nicholas Notara, the designer that conceived this idea is strongly targeting the Japanese consumers. They are always looking for ideas to save room. Or it might be a great product to target those who ride a bike to go to beach.
Made from carbon-fiber, designed carefully to maintain the balance and weight of its traditional counterpart, and with the help of 2 pins and a quick release level can halve in size.
After the collapsible bikes and even all types of furniture, now the surfers have their collapsible surfboard option, although it’s not avaible
Maybe one day, Lego will start to make surfboards. Let’s hope not.

Read more at yanko

How to use the USBOLT – Necklace perspective

This new gadget, the Lightning Bolt 2gb usb pen, is not only for you to keep your precious files. That’s right that is the main reason to buy it, but you can use for different purposes.
Today is Friday and probably you’re thinking about your dress style to impress in some ordinary bar or disco.
We leave you a clue. Why not to use the USBOLT in your necklace?
Be alert, as we are publishing other ways to use it.

Lightning Bolt Fanzine – The second issue release

The second Lightning Bolt's Fanzine issue, our semestral magazine, brings you the Spring Summer 09 collection, the adventures of Lightning Team Riders in Peru, an interview with the Pipeline master Rory Russell and lots of other new stuff within the Bolt world.
This issue is published in English and Portuguese and the paper version will be available in the surfshops and streetwear shops in England, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece.
But now you can read and download it online.

Between The Lines - the true story of surfers during the vietnam war

Narrated by acclaimed writer and director JOHN MILIUS (Apocalypse Now-Big Wednesday), BETWEEN THE LINES explores the Vietnam War through the prism of the surfing sub-culture. This documentary film offers unique insight into the dramatic effect that the Vietnam War and draft had on young American men who rode waves.

BETWEEN THE LINES delves into the lives of two surfers who chose opposite paths, Pat Farley and Brant Page. Pat Farley, a heavy combat vet, volunteered for service in Vietnam and was discharged with a full psychiatric pension. Conversely, Brant Page evaded the draft and fled to the surf rich Hawaiian Islands where he was unceasingly pursued and eventually arrested by the FBI.

While following the lives of these two surfers the film chronicles the impact of the Vietnam War on the surfing lifestyle. From the peaceful shores of Hawaii to the canopy jungles of Vietnam, BETWEEN THE LINES excavates the surfing cultures response to an extraordinary circumstance.

The DVD is now available at XTREMEVIDEO

USBOLT - New Lightning Bolt Gadget

We didn’t make up USB Pens, neither the 2GB memories, but we invented the Lightning Bolt shaped USB Pen 2GB
These are not for geeks that want to save more than 500 illegal movies. These are for stylish surfers. As it is made of rubber, it can be used as an Anti -Stress toy.
Available in red or yellow.

Rodrigo Generik Creates a new manoeuvre - Switch Varial

Rodrigo Generik comes from Brazil, Guarujá and he's well known for its flying style always looking for new manouevres. Now he just invented the switch varial, demonstrating how to surf using two bases.