12th Annual Surfside Seventies In Memory of John Kissel

Paul Pugliesi takes 2nd place at the 12th Annual Surfside Seventies In Memory of John Kissel


This is was one of the best Comps i have done not only was it well organized but everyone was super cool ,surfed unreal an just a comp that made you feel good.
I met some great people rode some insane 1970s board .Up until this comp i was always bagging on people rideing this type of boards but now i want one just to have and surf on occasion hahah .So I wanted to Say thanks to everyone involved and cant wait for next year.

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By SURFER MAG - July 6, 2010

The 12th annual Surfside Seventies Expression Session this year is also in memory of John Kissel. The event is taking place on Saturday, July 10th at Anderson St. in Surfside, with 72 contestants battling it out on 1970’s era surfboards. Surfside Seventies veteran John Kissel passed away this year and a trophy and mucho prizes will be given out for the “John Kissel Power Surfer Award”.



Contestants pick a number and get to choose between 4 different seventies shapes with the corresponding number. It is always a fun event with young and veteran surfers enjoying some classic shapes. Awards ceremony will be at Taco Surf in Surfside at 3pm. Carl Hayward, Bruce Jones, Harbour, Herbie Fletcher, Ben Aipa, Patrillo, any many more vintage seventies shapes will be on the beach for you viewing and surfing pleasure.

Written By: Rick Blake

day, July 11, 2010


12th annual Surfside Seventies Results

1. Jay Larson

2. Paul Pugliesi

3. Mark Stewart

4. Scott "Pod" Banuelos

5. Joel Bonassissi

6. Lance Allbright



John Kissel Power Surfer Award- Bradie Shemke

Steve Adler Expression Session- Joe Paterno

Best Wipeout- Todd Horton

Best Barrel-Todd Roberts

Best Lipper- Scotty Myer

Best Cutback- Bob Bellamy



Best Up and Coming Grommets- Jake Baker. Zach Simpson

Best Mustache-Brad Sample



This years event really turned out magical. With no swell in the forecast, the waves came in and the conditions were glassy for the entire event. Tony Alvarado brought out some new beautiful shapes and the heats were stacked. 1976 World Champ Peter "PT" Townend surfed against grommet Jake Baker in a fun filled heat. The memory of John Kissel was in the air as the waves kept coming in and seemingly getting bigger. The technique and intensity of Jay Larson was unstoppable as he became the new Surfside Seventies champ. Close behind Jay was Paul Pugliesi who threw some incredible power turns. The "Expression Session"was about 20 minutes with about 20 guys out trying to get the best wave for the bamboo fin trophy and awards. Joe Paterno won over all the riders with his colorful wig and long sweeping left to the beach. Todd Horton beat out everyone with a spectacular wipeout...he'll be OK.



Thanks to everyone involved,

Rick

Im in the Red Jersey