Bolt Mag #007 - 40 years of Lightning Bolt

Again, we’re very proud to present the 7th issue of our Bolt Mag.
This edition marks the 40th anniversary of Lightning Bolt as a Surfing brand.
We have a few surprises in this special edition… Check it out!

These are our highlights:
The Pure Source: 40 years of Lightning Bolt – surf legends’ testimonies
Trip: California Surf/roadTrip 2011
Collection: Fall Winter 2011_20112 Collection
WorldWide Bolt: Alagoas is too Beautiful - Israel Rocha, Gabriel Novis (Br) – Pedro Soares (Pt) in S. Tome and Principe.
Interview with: Reno Abellira
Bolt Roar: Allah – Las - Suggestions
Profile: Daniel ‘Tomo’ Thomson
Highlightning: Rory Russel RoadTrip Brazil
We Like: C.J Nelson – former World Noseride Champion (2006)
Stuff: Lightning Bolt Short News

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Enjoy, Aloha!

Groovy Classic 2010 – Back to 70’s surfing style

Gerco Kuijt, the winner in action
20-06-2010, International surfing day 2010 was one Day the dutch surfing community will remember for a long time. A nice low pressure in combination with a strong storm from the north was giving Holland waves you would only find in the winter! Besides all the other activities.
After the last year’s event which, because of the lack of waves, only stood out by the excellent laid back 70's atmosphere, this year was totally different! Solid waves combinating with the unique concept of the Groovy Classic (heats of 6 surfers who have to perform on one of the 6 retroboards which were decided by lottery). You could be lucky to perform on an original Lightning Bolt 6.10 single fin or on a Mark Richards twin fin 6.2 for example.
Jord Fortmann, our team rider got some of the highest scores during the competition

It started at 10am when the first surfers were surprised with the sandbanks of Noordwijk holding the heavy swell and producing some overhead waves. The first few heats were a nice spectacle for the audience. A lot of surfers had to get used to paddle and surf this kind of retroboards, but the decent swell didn't provide them with a lot of time for that. The older and more experienced surfers stood out and had no problems at all to surf the classic boards. Tim Hazenoot and Jord Fortmann qualified for the semis with the highest scores of the day. In the finals the tide didn't help the conditions and although the swell dropped with 50%, the winner Gerco Kuijt was considered the best surfer of the day. He was catching so many good waves that one of the surfers in the final only could draw the attention from the jury by taking off his wetsuit and surfed the final totally naked!
The freedom of the Seventies.

Besides the surf competion there was a 70’s quiz, a lottery for a pimped longboard, an election for the best dressed hippie, live music from the 70's and a perfect BBQ like in the old days.
Long live the seventies and long live the Groovy Classic!
The bad weather wasn’t enough to keep the public at home

After one more surfboards lottery
The winner Gerco Kuijt
And after surf, the deserved tasty barbecue
For more photos and results: www.groovyclassic.nl

Hawaii, surf highlights

Alexandre Ferreira on his first time surfing Pipeline ready to face the bomb.
There is an isolated island in the middle of nowhere, far from everything else, but always glowing in every surfer’s imaginary. This island has even a more special meaning for Lightning Bolt, since it was here that our story began, under the Pipeline Masters’ guidance, almost 40 years ago.
Nicolas Pinot, our french sales rep was the other hero of the day. 
Lightning Bolt’s affirmation today is still inseparable from this island and that was why, last January, our renewed BOLT TEAM set its horizons to the place where it all started, but also to one of the most blessed places for the surf practise – Hawaii.
Pedro Soares, the portuguese team rider, also tasting the Pipeline drops for the first time
And Hawaii played the game and welcomed us with first-class waves, during one of the best winter seasons of the last years.
Txaber Trojaola, the spanish rider flying in Haleiwa
Again Alexandre Ferreira, now on a perfect barrel ride in Pipeline
Jeremy “Gege” Brasset on a beautiful turn in Haleiwa
Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann not only shaped with Rory Russell.
 
David Raimundo on a very accented bottom turn in Pipeline.
It was a surf trip full of memories and emotions, definitely the most special one for those who love Lightning Bolt like we do.
More photos on our Flickr photo gallery. Just click here

Free surf in Coxos, Ericeira

Miguel Ruivo our local team rider searching for the barrel

Teresa Abraços, one of the most experienced surfers in Portugal, here testing her backside.

Alexandre Ferreira aka Xaninho, early in the morning for one more training session.

Jord Fortmann visited Portugal for the first time on a surftrip,but he managed to show his style pretty well.

Jord Fortmann again, now on very radical bottom turn

Miguel Ruivo is a big wave rider specialist, but even in smaller conditions he gets  great turns.

Again Miguel Ruivo on a beatiful turn.
So simple as four surfers joining together to enjoy a relaxed and fun surf session in Ericeira, Portugal.
Jord Fortmann, our dutch team rider is on a surftrip in Portugal and he met Miguel Ruivo, Alexandre Ferreira and Teresa Abraços to surf for the first time in Coxos.
Photos: André Carvalho
Please click here to see all the surf session photos at our Flickr gallery

Surftrip in Hawaii – the official video – Part I

The Bolt europe team adventure surfing the North Shore
Team Riders: Alexandre "Xaninho" Ferreira, David Raimundo,Jeremy Brasset, Jord Fortmann, Nicolas Pinot, Pedro Soares, Txaber Trojaola.
Where: Pipeline, Haleiwa, Puena Point.
Also some making of moments of our Spring Summer 10 lookbook, featuring our gorgeous models Dominique Fletcher and Brooke.

Alexandre “Xaninho” Ferreira made some big barrels in Pipeline, but it was his first time there. We asked him about his experience:

You were especially anxious about surfing the mythic Pipeline wave. How did you feel when you got there?
I was very happy to be able to fulfil another dream. As a surfer, this meant a lot to me. Pipeline is an amazing wave… even the bravest shiver when looking at it. In fact, I studied the wave during three days, because it was so big that I knew I could not afford making any mistakes.

Not many surf Pipeline for the first time when it’s 4mts high. What was on your mind when you went in? Were you afraid?
Yes, I knew once I went in there was no coming back without surfing, but the waves were so beautiful… The forecast was 10 to 12’, the tubes were perfect, there was no wind and there were about 20 surfers in the water. I had to go in! So I was focussed on two things: riding a tube and praying not to die.

A couple of minutes after going in, you came out scoring one of the biggest waves of the day. How was it?
After listening to many piece of advice and to the incredible stories of our local mentors, Rory Russell and Jonathan Paskowitz, I knew I had to be “away from the pack”, and that meant being to be as far-off as I could on the outside or on the waves’ edges. And the leftovers were not for me, so I positioned myself as close to the peak as possible and, as a true gift, my first wave was a dream.

What about the crowd here? Is it the nightmare we read everywhere?
Yes, there’s a lot of crowd since it’s a global destination and it’s on the itinerary of every surfer, for being one of the best. Nevertheless, January was a good time of the year to be there, after the season’s competitive stress.

Which surfboards did you take with you? Did you make the right choice?
I think I made the most reasonable decision by taking 2 small surfboards with me and buying the others there, which are quite different.

Now that you know what it takes to be a Pipeline Master, which are necessary ingredients to be one?
To be a Pipeline master you have to be physically very well prepared and you have to respect the sea. The rest is up to the wave. Pipe takes care of you.

You realise that the idea of respecting the ocean carries a greater dimension here. Were you more careful about sea conditions than usual?
Absolutely! It was very important for me to spend a couple of days evaluating the sea conditions. Without that kind of knowledge, I would have been in real trouble.

When are you thinking of going back to the North Shore?
I hope to be there by the time that Pipeline Masters begins in December and for the WQS events in the beginning of January.

Bolt Team 2010

 
Top Bottom, left to right: Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, Txaber Trojaola, Miguel Ximenez, Pedro Soares, David Raimundo, Gege Brasset, Teresa Abraços, Léa Mengual, Alexandre “Madxano” Ferreira, Justin Delanne, Maria Abecasis, João Kopke, Nuande “Pekel” Silva, Hadrien Ballion, Ratus Fari, Pumas, Bruno Rodrigues, Joel “Papu” Pereira.

We are very stoked to present the official Bolt Team for 2010 in Europe.
The main novelties are the first ever team riders in France, Spain and Holland, as the brand is now expanding its business in several European countries.
In France, we welcome Jeremy Brasset, Justin Delanne, Hadrien Ballion and Léa Mengual.
In Spain, from the Basque Country, pro-surfer and WQS athlete Txaber Trojaola is our first ever Spanish surfer.
In Holland, Jord “Flying Dutchman” Fortmann, the surf, longboard and snowboard instructor, but also a great free surfer, will hold the Bolt in the cold Dutch waters.
In Portugal, we highlight Teresa Abraços, national champion in 1996, and now a very respected and admired free surfer. She surfs since 1981 and, nowadays, her main objective is to use surf as a strong environmental keeper, but also to spread the sport in the poor coutries.

Hawaii – More Surf

 Pedro Soares presenting his board in Hawaii – Vertical mode.

The best thing of surfing in Hawaii, is that you always find a great spot even if the wind is bad on most spots. That day we had to go to Puena Point, where they film Lost series and one of the few spots with good conditions.
 Gege Brasset, our french team rider always with beautiful carves.

 David Raimundo, the portuguese team rider was one of the most enthusiastic, when the “surf” was about to begin.

Jord Fortmann directly from the Orange country (Holland) on a very deep bottom turn.

Again Jeremy “Gege” Brasset very concentrated at work


Pedro Soares, the portuguese team rider, showed his best surf in his first trip to Hawaii

 
Jord Fortmann (left) and Nicolas Pinot (right) on the rocks to start again

 
Gege Brasset explaining live how to draw the line

Hawaii – Return to the source – First Surf

The first day of surf in Pipeline was great with 10-12 feet, but from that you’ll only see photos later. We leave you now with a smaller session in Pipeline, Sunset and Haleiwa.

 Small day in Pipe, but Alexandre Ferreira aka “Mad Xano” got to experience the tube feeling.

 
Txaber Trojaola, our basque rider trying to find way to get in the tube.




Mad Xano dropping in.


Joshua Paskowitz at work in Pipe.

 
Right after coming Indonesia, Pedro Soares didn’t stop and ruled Sunset Beach


Haleiwa pre-session: Left to Right: David Raimundo, Jord Fortman on the wax and the Super model Nicolas Pinot.
 
 
Gege Brasset on his first day at Haleiwa.

 
Jord “Fart”mann on his way to start in Haleiwa

Hawaii-Return to the Source-First Day

Finally we had time to post the first day photos. As the waves are so good, we still didn’t have time to spend in the internet. Soon, the first surf shots. Today, the team is surfing at Sunset Beach that is 15-20 feet.
THE CREW Left to right clockwise: Nicolas Pinot, Joshua Paskowitz, Paulo Couto, Kara Smith, Dominique, Jord Fortmann, Gege Brasset, Txaber Trojaola, David Raimundo, Dustin Franks, Alexandre “MadXano” Ferreira.
THE HOUSE
 THE PARTY
 Left to right clockwise: Margarida, Maria João, Nicolas Pinot, Paulo Machado, Jonathan Paskowitz, Dustin Franks, Nick Walker, Kara, Eric

FIRST SPOT-HYKILAY
 
SECOND SPOT-PIPELINE
 

ALOHA NORTH SHORE, here we gooo

If Hawaii didn’t exist, for sure Surf wouldn’t be the same. That’s where everything started and that’s the place where surf is as powerful as a religion. But also, if Hawaii didn’t exist, Lightning Bolt, as we know it today, would be only a mirage. That’s where it all started in 1971 with Gerry Lopez and Jack Shipley.

And now the great news:

To start the year onfire, our European riders are meeting the USA team in Hawaii to surf the North Shore during two weeks, but also to shoot the Spring Summer 10 Catalogue.

The European Crew includes the new team riders, Txaber Trojaola (Spain), Jeremy Brasset (France), Jord Fortmann (Holland), and also the Portuguese David Raimundo, Pedro Soares and Alexandre Ferreira.

We are meeting the Pipeline Master Rory Russell, the USA brand manager Jonathan Paskowitz, the surfer and songwriter Dustin Franks and the new Hawaiian team riders.

Regarding the models, the girls, well.., we’re not going to open the book now. If you want to know who are the beautiful babes wearing our new beachwear, you must stay tuned here, as we will post some photos and videos during the trip.

If Tangaroa, Neptune and Poseidon help, we can promise you amazing surf, beautiful action shots, some great parties and lots of fun.

To check it for yourself, visit our blog between the 6^th and the 18^th of January.

ALOHA

Jord Fortmann – Our new team rider

We are very glad to announce our first dutch team rider.

Nickname? Jord FARTmann and Flying Dutchman
Birthdate? 07-05-1986
Hometown? Ter Heijde, Holland
Married, Single or Engaged? Girlfriend
Job? Allround sport instructor. Surf, snow and outdoor activities(climbing, hikes, mountain biking, etc)

Jord Fortmann is 23 and he started surfing 10 years ago. He surfs shortboards and longboards, and he is also the manager and surf instructor at Dutchsurfsxperience, located in Ter Heijde (Jamm beach). If you want some surf lessons or to go in a surfcamp in Holland, you must visit their site.

Despite Holland isn’t the perfect surf country, he is developing a great job spreading the sport, and he also travels a lot, to surf different spots. His favourite wave is Nusa Dua in Bali and his quiver includes a 9’6’’Jacobs, a  6’6’’ Russ Short Bonzer and a 5’5’’ Boogie fish.

About his surf:
Favourite Spots, close to your hometown or in Holland? In Holland Ter Heijde, Scheveningen and Hoek van Holland. For better waves France isn't too far away.
Regular ou Goofy? Regular
Surfboards? 5'5' boogie fish (Hydroflex by BUFO); 6'6' Russ Short bonzer shaped by Malcolm Campbell; 9'6'Jacobs noserider; 9' G&S performance longboard and happily I have got a beautiful Lightning Bolt single fin!!
Why did you start it? I found an old board at the sailing club close to my home and started surfing with a friend, after that , I bought my first board and never stopped until now.
Holland is not such a popular surf destination. Can you tell us a bit more about the main surf spots in there? Holland has got a long coastline, mainly beachbreaks, with and without rock jetties that create fun waves when the wind and tide is right. If you are at the right place, at the right time. The main surfspots are Scheveningen and Wijk aan zee both beach breaks protected from wind and current by a harbour wall. These spots are very busy year round with many surf schools in the summer season.
Favourite Surfers? Joel Tudor, Kelly Slater and Tom Curren.
Surftrips already made? Indonesia, Canary islands, Morocco and many spots europe. I'm in Morocco this winter. Also I'll go to Hawaii with Lightning Bolt in January 2010!! Next trip is not sure yet. I would love to work and surf for a while somewhere, where the waves are good. Maybe Australia or South Africa.
Wave Types? I love small longboard waves for the longboard and any other waves up to 8 - 10 ft ,if surfable.
Best spot in the world where you’ve been? Hard one...Gegger reef in Bali or Banana point in Morocco.
Favorite Manoeuvre? Noserides and roundhouse cutbacks
Biggest wipe out? Fuerteventura at age 16, big swell and not much experience, big long wipeouts at rockypoint.
Physical Maintenance? Which complementary sports or activities? Not much, in Holland I drive my bicycle and swim a lot. That keeps me fit in flat spells.
The surf and the Environment. Do you take part on any programme for protecting the beach? At the surf school we organise beach cleanups with the kids and I am member of the Surfrider Foundation.
You are also very good on Longboard. In the future, are you planning to develop more longboard or shortboard? I really love both. I think if I have to choose I would go for the longboard. I definitely want to surf better on the single fins.
Advice to whom is starting to surf? Go for it! Search a quite place to learn the basics, take a surf lesson and enjoy!
Sponsors? No serious sponsors by contract except from Lightning Bolt.
What’s your idea of Lightning Bolt in the surf world? What made you accept our support for 2010? I think the time that Lightningbolt was founded, the world of surf started to grow quickly. To me Lightning Bolt has been very important in the shortboard revolution, the shaping and the world surf tour. I regret not to have lived and surfed in the seventies, and that's why I am really honored to be chosen as a Dutch team rider for Lightning Bolt in 2010.
Surf Objectives in 2010? Surf and travel a lot. I will join the Dutch HSA contests and teach on a freelance base for some surf schools in the summer season. If I've some money I'll travel again!

About the Dutch surf experience:
You are currently managing a surf school in Holland? How did this project born? At age 15 I went (as a friend) to the DSE surfcamp in France. They needed some assistance at the camp and so it all started. Since that summer I worked, surfed and taught many learners the basics of surfing. In the off season I studied to become sport instructor and also got my life saving and surf coach licence in England at the BSA (British surf Association).
Since 2007 the DSE started a surf school at my local beach with me as manager. It went very well for two seasons and after this last season, I got the option to buy the school. I have chosen to have no risks and be free to travel for the coming few years. I'm still a young, eh!?
Beside the surf school, do you promote any other activities? Do you have pupils all year? We did beginner courses and kids on wednesdays and sundays. The season started in May and stopped in October. I arranged government supported surf lessons for primary school kids, and afterschool activities at the beach.
How do you think surf is developing in Holland? Do you think it’s attracting more fans? The sport is certainly growing quickly over the last 5 years. I think the amount of surfers will grow rapidly over the next 5 years, with the help of many surf schools and camps. Also more and more good surfers start to do well on European contests.

About his lifestyle:
Conservative or Liberal? Liberal
Soccer Team? ADO den haag, don't like soccer at all...
Favourite Meal? Salad Chévre
Alcoholic Drinks? Which Ones? Beer
Dramas or Comedies? Both
Movie of your life? Endless summer
Favourite Quote? Enjoy life
Favorite Bands or Musics? Skatalites
Which bars and discos do you recommend in your hometown or current city? Paard van Troye, at The Hague, and Jammbeach, the beach club at my home beach.
Urban Tribes? Hippie, Punk, Fashion, Rasta? Rasta!
Are you against gay marriage? Why? Not at all...
Who inspires you? Many people, can't just tell one name. Family, friends, teachers and legendary surfers.
Are you supersticious? Nope.
If you could have dinner with anyone famous, who would you choose? Eddie Murphy must be fun!

Also he told us what he loves in life:
“I LOVE:
My Girlfriend
To travel
To ride the nose
To laugh loud
To eat a lot
To search and find good waves
To teach
To cook
To surf classic boards
To enjoy life
To feel adrenaline
To listen music
To surf every day”