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Jul. 7, 2006
VOTE NOW FOR FREESTYLE ATHLETE SHANE DORIAN FOR MTV2'S "ALL THAT ROCKS" SICKEST SPORTS MOMENT
On-line Voting for Dorian's Epic Teahupoo Tube Ends July 13th
Newport Beach, California
Freestyle proudly backs Shane Dorian as a nominee for the first annual MTV2 “All That Rocks” Sickest Sports Moment. According to MTV2, “All That Rocks” is “the first show of its kind to recognize the emerging ‘Do It Yourself’ generation obsessed with technology and pop culture with an attitude influenced only by what rocks their world.”Dorian’s monster September 11, 2005, Teahupoo tube, which has been called “the wave of his life” and has already won the Monster XXL Tube Award, is surfing’s sole nominee alongside such memorable moments as Danny Way’s Great Wall of China skateboard jump on July 9, 2005, and Mike Metzger’s Caesar’s Palace jump on May 4, 2006.
Way and Metzger’s planned jumps both broke world records in front of thousands of people, but what differentiates Dorian’s moment is the fact that there was no planning behind it and only about a dozen people actually witnessed it happen.
“I have total respect for what those guys do,” Dorian said. “But that’s the thing — they could go back and do their tricks again next week. But I could go out to Teahupoo and sit on my Jet Ski for the next eleven years and never see another wave like that.”
Voting is now underway at www.allthatrocks.mtv2.com and will commence on July 13th. Hosted by Bam Margera, “All That Rocks” will air on MTV2 on Sunday, July 30th at 9 PM ET/PT.
Win or lose, Freestyle congratulations Shane on his nomination.
About Freestyle
Founded in 1981, Freestyle is a leading action sports watch manufacturer. The Freestyle watch collection includes a full line of performance and lifestyle choices for men, women and youth, all water resistant to 100 meters or more and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. With roots firmly planted in surf, Freestyle proudly sponsors a team of highly respected surfers including Shane Dorian, Cory Lopez, Holly Beck and Mary Osborne. 2006 marks the 25th anniversary of the legendary Freestyle brand. For more information, visit www.freestyleusa.com
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