Rusty Indonesia

2009-08-18T21:11:00.001+08:00

Rusty team in Bali

2009-04-23T14:05:00.006+08:00

The Rusty team is in town shooting some new ads and getting clips for an upcoming video project. Jay and Jayke have already left but Jamie, Nate, and Josh are still in town hanging out with local boys Marlon and Awan. Here's a couple of sly shots I grabbed off Coastal Watch.

Rusty Gromfest video

2009-04-21T17:22:00.000+08:00

Awan gets 3rd at JPSA Keramas

2009-04-12T14:08:00.003+08:00

Rusty rider Made Awan finished 3rd today at the Garuda Indonesia Travel Scene Pro JPSA Comp in Keramas. Read the full story here

Agus Frimanto Crowned Rusty Gromfest Series Champion

2009-04-06T13:42:00.000+08:00

Kuta Beach, Bali (Sunday April 5th, 2009) - Agus Frimanto won the Rusty Gromfest Halfway surfing competition today, surpassing fellow Lembongan prodigy Putra Hermawan in the overall rankings, resulting in a dramatic conclusion to the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series Bali, 2009.

The series launched at Keramas in February, followed by an event at Pererenan in March, then culminated at 'Halfway' Kuta Beach today in challenging conditions.

Competitors were split into two age divisions - under 14 and under 16 - with Rusty's team of pro surfers taking on scoring duties under the watchful eye of ISC head judges. Over eighty grommets participated in each event.

The contests were free to enter with complimentary lunch and goody bags for everyone. Fun games and product giveaways were held throughout the day to engage the hordes of spectators and beach-goers.

Over the duration of the series the stand out surfers in the under 14 division have been Jeren (Canggu), Koko (Nusa Dua), Mansyur (Sumbawa), Blacky (Legian), and Ediana (Lembongan).

The future of Indonesian surfing is in good hands with this lot, who all come from diverse backgrounds but have one thing in common: they absolutely rip!

Today Jeren was in his element, winning each of his heats, and then claiming his maiden victory after going mental in the final. Ediana lost in the semis but still clenched the overall series title after finishing runner-up at Keramas and winning Pererenan.

In the under 16 division much of the attention has been focused on the Lembongan duo of Putra Hermawan and Agus Frimanto who have had consistent finals berths.

Putra had built a commanding ratings lead following two consecutive victories in the first two events (Agus placed 2nd and 3rd) but the additional 25% points up for grabs at Halfway meant that Agus was mathematically still in the running to take the overall title.

Today Putra and Agus met in the semi finals where Agus took it to the next level with a spectacular display of confident, critical surfing. He stomped a 360 air-reverse to take the heat and advance into the final alongside Ahmad Kamal while Putra fell victim to the flat, unresponsive ocean.

This left the door wide open for Agus, who would need to finish second or better to take the series title. With so much at stake, Agus Frimanto put all the pressure aside and destroyed every wave he caught in the final, winning convincingly.

He has been awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 14th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2009.

"I'm so happy to win the event and get the ticket to Australia" beamed Agus after the podium celebration. "I can't wait to surf Lennox Head, Snapper Rocks and all the great waves there... but first it's time to party!!!"

The Rusty Gromfest Series Bali 2009, held in conjunction with the Coca-Cola ISC Junior Tour, has been a great success that was made possible with the generous support of the local communities at Keramas, Pererenan, and Kuta.

Thanks also to our sponsors Creatures, Macbeth, Sabre, Wall's, GUS, Surftime, and Magic Wave. See you next year!!

Gromfest Halfway Results:

Under 16
1. Agus Frimanto
2. Tia Nustawan
3. Ahmad Kamal
4. Putu Anggara

Under 14
1. Jeren
2. Koko Mitsua Antara
3. Mansyur
4. Luke Hynd

Overall Rusty Gromfest Series Bali 2009 Rankings:

Under 16
1. Agus Frimanto - 5850 points
2. Putra Hermawan - 5500 points
3. Tia Nustawan - 5100 points

Under 14
1. Ediana Putra - 5350 points
2. Jeren - 5183 points
3. Koko Mitsua Antara - 4750 points

Full ratings, photo gallery, and videos at www.isctour.com

MEDIA: For hi-res photos please contact dedot@rustyindo.com

Photos by Amin & Harry / Text by Thai

Karlee Mackie – Curvy

2009-04-02T14:01:00.000+08:00

Rusty team rider / artist Karlee Mackie has been invited to display her art at YEN magazines 6th annual CURVY exhibition and for her art to be featured in the Curvy book along side 120 of the most exciting female graphic artists and illustrators from 39 countries.

Reno sequence by Naren

2009-04-01T13:51:00.000+08:00

No Thrills for the Cautious!

2009-03-31T10:23:00.005+08:00

In 1991 Rusty released a hit surf video “No Thrills For The Cautious”

Well it’s 2009 and we dug it from the grave. Pretty classic vid that still has what it takes to amp you out!! Check out 54 minutes of Pat’O, Vinnie, Justin Poston, Shane Beschen, Rich Rudolph, Ruffo, Chris billy, Shane Powell, Mike Parsons, Todd Chesser, Scott blake, Dean Randazzo, Rick Irons.

Bastien Salabanzi back on Rusty

2009-03-16T14:34:00.004+08:00

Putra Hermawan wins second consecutive victory at the Rusty Gromfest Pererenan, Bali

2009-03-08T20:06:00.008+08:00

Photos by Amin / Text by Durian

Light winds and pitching 2 foot waves greeted the frothing grommets at Pererenan Beach today for the second stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2009.

Almost 100 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to fine-tune their skills, win sick prizes, and bro out with Rusty's local team of pro surfers. With a stacked heat draw and a long list of alternates, organizers blew the horn at 7:30am to get the first heat underway.

Round 1 kicked off at the 'Sandbar' peak rather than the adjacent 'Canggu Right' due to the medium tide but this didn't curb the under 14's enthusiasm- they were pumped and zipped around the lineup catching waves left, right, and centre! The testing 6-man heats separated the boys from the children as only two surfers would progress into the second round.

On the beach kids were buzzing with excitement and wasted no time making connections with other shredder’s from all over the archipelago. "I've made a few new friends already" beamed Mansyur, a 13-year-old surf rat from Sumbawa, "They said when I surf their local breaks they’ll give me waves, but only if I take them to Lakey Peak first!"

In the under 16 division the incoming tide and pulsing swell produced some rippable 3 foot sets that reeled along Canggu's lava rock shelf. The spotlight was on the Lembongan duo of Agus Frimanto and Putra Hermawan who battled it out last month at the Rusty Gromfest Keramas. Both let loose with a full arsenal of tricks and progressed through heats with consistent, solid performances.

As the midday sun cooked Canggu's black sand, guest judge and Rusty GM Kane Faint confessed, "The conditions are less than ideal but the groms bought their ‘A’ game and are tearing it to pieces... The weather forecast predicted rain but it seems like the hot surfing scared the clouds away!"

When the under 14 finals took to the water the standard had well and truly heated up, with Komang Angga, Ediana Putra, local favorite Jeron, and the polished Koko Mitsua Antara absolutely going mental! Jeron had won a string of heats leading into the final while Ediana had also impressed the judges in the earlier rounds. These little human's were throwing buckets upon buckets of spray and in the end Ediana took the title with lightning-fast frontside snaps and superior wave selection. Stoked!

The climactic under 16 final featured Kadek Mertayasa, Putra Hermawan, Tia Nustawan, and Agus Frimanto. The side shore wind backed off considerably allowing for more open face turns, which favours Agus' style, but unfortunately he broke his back fin on his opening ride. Tia had been on fire all day and his performance in the final was no different - he put together some great combinations and went blow-for-blow against Putra who showcased his typical display of tight, precise, critical surfing.

In the end Putra claimed his second straight Coca-Cola ISC Junior Tour victory and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Pererenan Champ! He also took home the 'Sabre Madness Award' for pulling a mental 360 punt in the Semi's that was received with a roar of approval in the competitors tent.

See you at Halfway Kuta on Sunday March 5th for the third and final stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2009.

Final Results:

Under 14
1. Ediana Putra
2. Jeren
3. Koko Mitsua Antara
4. Angga Mardiana

Under 16
1. Putra Hermawan
2. Tia Nustawan
3. Agus Frimanto
4. Kadek Mertayasa

The overall U/16 series winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 14th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2009. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 champion will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2009.

Thanks to Creatures, Sabre, Macbeth, Surftime, Magic Wave, and GUS for supporting the series.

MEDIA: For hi-res photos please contact dedot@rustyindo.com

Jamie O'Boogie

2009-02-24T09:50:00.000+08:00

Jamie O recently got the nod from sponge legend Mike Stewart to take part in the Turbo Pro bodyboard event held at his home break - Pipeline.

Despite getting clipped in two deep tubes, an interference call, and almost losing a fin in the barrel, O'Brien finished 3rd in his round 1 heat.

"I was definitely stoked they gave me the wildcard. I felt kind of honored because I'm not even a boogie boarder," beamed O'Brien.

"You're hugging the wave more and it's pretty cool. It's a different way to ride a barrel and I like to challenge myself in all kinds of barrels and waves"

Read the full story at ESPN

Rusty Gromfest Keramas Goes Off!

2009-02-09T10:41:00.007+08:00

Photos by Amin / Text by Durian

Clear skies, light wind, and grinding three-foot waves welcomed stoked grommets to Keramas beach today for the first stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2009. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by friends and family, kids waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.

In the under 14 division Koko Mitsua Antara, Ediana Putra, Angus Steeles and Hayden Welch surfed impressively but it was Legian's Blacky who became the crowd favorite after unleashing numerous grab-rail carves and landing a massive air. Angus and Hayden met in the first round and were unstoppable as they surfed their way into the finals together. There was heaps of little dudes ripping big-time so it'd be safe to say the future of Indonesian surfing is in good hands!

The first round of the under 16 division saw two familiar surfers light it up- Agus Frimanto and Putra Hermawan - no strangers to junior competition in Bali. Frimanto's opening ride sent the beach into a frenzy of high-fives as he boosted over a section then broke into a series of cutbacks followed by a reverse on the inside wedge. Other standouts were Putu Anggara and Tia Nustawan who were both going nuts on their backside.

Guest judge and Rusty Indonesia GM Kane Faint commented, "The standard of surfing today has been amazing. The groms are taking full advantage of the empty lineup and epic conditions. They're amped and it's showing in their surfing!"

In the Under 14 final it was an international affair with two Australian's paired against two local boys. Angus caught waves like a machine but couldn't put two high scores in the bag. Blacky ran out of juice after competing in both divisions while Ediana hacked and slashed his way into second place. Hayden's polished style and flowing top-turns won the judges over as he was awarded the top spot.

"I'm really stoked to win this event - everyone was ripping. I made heaps of new friends. I wish I could stay for the next contest but my holiday is over and I have to go back to school!" chuckled Hayden after the presentation.

As the horn blew to signal the start of the under 16 final, a set rolled through with Putu Anggara, Putra Hermawan, and Agus Frimanto exchanging blows consecutively. Putra squeaked out of a feathering barrel and backed it up with a flawless display of tight, precise, critical surfing. Agus was also on fire and saved the best for last- he stomped a 360 air under pressure over the inside reef. Putu couldn't quite claw his way into contention despite finding a small tube of his own.

In the end Putra took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Keramas Champ! Agus finished a close second and also received the 'Sabre Madness Award' for pulling some mental airs which raised the bar and left the crowd frothing! This duo have started their 2009 campaign with great results and I'm sure this won't be the last time they battle it out for the top spot.

See you at Pererenan Canggu on Sunday March 8th for the second stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2009.

Final Results:

Under 14
1. Hayden Welch
2. Ediana Putra
3. Angus Steeles
4. Blacky

Under 16
1. Putra Hermawan
2. Agus Frimanto
3. Putu Anggara
4. Kadek Mertayasa

The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2009. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 champion will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2009.

Thanks to Creatures, Sabre, Macbeth, Surftime, and Magic Wave for supporting the series.

MEDIA: For high-res photos please contact dedot@rustyindo.com

Rusty Gromfest Series: This Sunday!

2009-02-03T17:16:00.001+08:00

This year Rusty will continue its commitment to junior surfing in Indonesia by holding a three part Gromfest Series in conjunction with the 2008 Coco-Cola ISC Junior Tour.

The Rusty Gromfest Series will provide an opportunity for young surfers to develop their competitive skills in some of Bali's most coveted waves. It will commence at Keramas on February 8th, followed one month later by an event at Pererenan on March 8th, then will culminate at 'Halfway' Kuta Beach on April 5th.

The overall under 16 division winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 14th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions.

Kids can sign up for free at the ISC office or by calling (0361) 758 995. Photos, videos, and contest results will be posted at isctour.com

The Rusty Gromfest Series is supported by Sabre, Creatures, Macbeth, Surftime, and Magic Wave.

Made Awan Joins Rusty

2009-01-27T20:17:00.003+08:00

Indonesian surfer Made Awan has signed a three-year sponsorship deal which will see him riding for Rusty surfboards and apparel until the end of 2011.

"I'm really excited to start the year fresh with new boards under my feet" said the smiling regular-foot. "It feels great to represent a growing company that backs me 100%."

In 2008 the 25-year-old finished the year with a career-best 4th overall ranking on the Coca-Cola ISC Tour. The highlight was a victory at the Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event held in 6-foot Sanur perfection.

The win got the attention of Rusty GM Kane Faint who is now stoked to welcome Awan to the family:

"Awan's surfing really bloomed last year. He was motivated in heats and proved that he can perform in all conditions. He's a great addition to our team and I'm looking forward to seeing him reach his full potential."

Look out for Awan at his local break Serangan or shredding island-wide alongside fellow Rusty riders Marlon Gerber and Agus Pernawan.

Reno rollin' with the Stepa crew

2009-01-27T11:10:00.001+08:00

Rusty skate rat Reno Pratama has been kickin' it with the crew from Stepa. Here's a pic and clip I grabbed from their site. Enjoy.

Rusty Indo team in Action!

2009-01-24T20:04:00.001+08:00

Check out these pics of Tole, Juli, Agus, and Marlon in action from Tim at InWater Entertainment.

Rusty Gromfest Series 2009

2009-01-13T15:20:00.004+08:00

It's that time of year again kids so wax up your sticks and get ready to shred! Once again the Under 16 Champ will be awarded a FREE trip to Lennox Head in July to take on the World's best groms. Heaps of sick prizes and FREE entry. More info soon so stay tuned...

Marlon's New Machine

2009-01-07T15:06:00.000+08:00

Chilean Christian Merello is nuts!

2009-01-03T16:42:00.001+08:00

Naked Noize - Out Now!

2008-12-27T16:36:00.001+08:00

The Rusty Naked Noize music compilation CD is out now and available FREE with the purchase of Rusty product to the value of Rp 295,000. Here's the full info:

Setelah melalui proses yang cukup panjang, Rusty Indonesia bersama sebuah perusahaan rekaman indie label yang memiliki pengaruh tersendiri bagi industri musik di Indonesia meluncurkan sebuah album kompilasi berdurasi 45 menit ber-title NAKED NOIZE yang berisi 12 tracks dari 6 grup band punk indie Tanah Air.

Title album diangkat untuk mencerminkan keterbukaan, kepolosan, kebebasan dalam kreatifitas bermusik yang biasanya bagi musisi punk sebagai teriakan protes terhadap realita yang dituangkan dalam musik dan lirik lagu.

Keterlibatan di dunia musik sudah menjadi bagian dari komitmen Rusty Indonesia untuk memberikan dukungan terhadap perkembangan musik di Tanah Air. Selama beberapa tahun belakangan ini, Rusty juga memberikan support kepada beberapa band indie label yang juga terlibat di dalam album kompilasi ini.

Lagu-lagu di album ini seperti Murder On The Dance Floor dan Like a Bird dari Accidental Hero, kemudian ada lagu dari Fall dengan The Learning Process dan Blood Machine, ICT3RU dengan Harapan dan Story, band asal Bandung, Rosemary dengan hitsnya Miracle dan The Words, Sextoy dengan Promise dan Authority. Dan ada juga The Gamblezz band asal Surabaya dengan lagunya yang berjudul Asuraimu dan Tentang Kita.

Album kompilasi NAKED NOIZE launching pada bulan Desember 2008 ini dan dapatkan free CD NAKED NOIZE, hanya dengan membeli product Rusty seharga Rp. 295.000,-

Have a Swell Christmas!

2008-12-19T15:50:00.002+08:00

Rusty Changes Party

2008-11-29T16:57:00.007+08:00

Last night we presented our latest surf flick 'Changes' to a packed house at Eikon Bar on Legian Street. Surfers, media, industry people, and tourists showed up in droves to kickstart the weekend by taking advantage of the open bar. 'Changes' comes out FREE with the December issue of Surftime magazine... go get it!

Rusty 'Changes' premiere @ Eikon

2008-11-25T17:27:00.003+08:00

RUSTY "Changes" premiere @ Eikon ~ Friday November 28th

Starring Josh Kerr, Jamie O'Brien, Jay Davies, Marlon Gerber, Jayke Sharpe, Kalani Chapman and others

Live music from DJ Sayan

FREE FLOW drinks 10pm -12am

Everybody welcome!!

Tree Man wears Rusty

2008-11-20T10:09:00.004+08:00

Dede, a fisherman from Java, baffled medical experts when warty "roots" began growing out of his arms and feet after he cut his knee in a teenage accident.

Now 35, long ago sacked from his job and deserted by his wife, Dede has been raising his two children in poverty. To make ends meet he even joined a local "freak show".

Things are now on the up side for Dede - he has been treated by American doctors who have removed most of his warts, allowing him to use his hands once again.

Unbelievably, Dede is in no way related to pro surfer Jamie 'The Freak' O'Brien although they do share the same surfboard and apparel sponsor - Rusty.

Read the full article here.

Marlon lands the TWS cover!!

2008-10-03T13:52:00.006+08:00

This is HUGE! Marlon scored the December cover of Transworld Surf with an insane BS floater shot by Bosko... It's probably his biggest achievement to date and definitely a good reason to get loose in Kuta tonight! Yeeeaahh Brando!

Marlon in Waves Mag

2008-09-25T12:42:00.003+08:00

Marlon is blowing up in the October edition of Waves Mag from Australia. Click on the image to see it in more detail... yeah Brando!

Reno in Maxim

2008-09-25T12:17:00.003+08:00

Between jam sessions with his two bands Adorable Assassins and Accidental Hero, Rusty skate rider Reno Pratama still managed to land exposure in this month's Maxim mag. The article explains that even if you don't have a park in your area there's no reason why you can't skate street. But watch out for those security guards!!

Marlon & Betet on Cote's Cube

2008-09-18T16:18:00.004+08:00

Transworld SURF Editor In Chief Chris Cote gets the scoop on Bali from none other than Marlon Gerber and Betet Merta as they cover girls, crowds, and firing guns while in America. Click here to watch it

The Green Machine

2008-09-16T10:33:00.005+08:00

Aussie boxing legend Danny Green came to Bali recently to relax with his family and score some waves. He hooked up with Marlon and surfed around the island, even having a go at tow-at's on the flat days. The highlight of the trip was when he rented the G-Land speed boat for the boys and got shacked from Ulu's down to Kuta Reef. Danny is the WBA light heavy weight world champion - check him out in the video below:

Kalani wins 'Barrel of the Year' at Surferpoll

2008-09-11T11:21:00.001+08:00

Rusty rider Kalani Chapman took home the 'Barrel of the Year' award at the Surfer Poll Awards last night. Spending the summer months in Indo perfecting his tuberiding skills has paid off for the laid-back Hawaiian. Congrats Kalani-boy, see you in Bali in 09' bra!

'Changes' premiere in San Diego

2008-09-08T16:59:00.000+08:00

The crew at Rusty USA put on a killer party during the ASR tradeshow to celebrate the release of the much anticipated new surf flick, Changes. Drinks flowed and party goers cheered as Rusty's international team of rippers hit the big screen. The editing was slick and the sound track was mental. Props to RikRik who shot the whole thing- he got some insane water angles. Indo's Marlon Gerber scored some sick clips. Kerrzy and Jamie O were standouts. Jay Davies landed a massive alley-oop that had the cougars creaming. After the movie ended the party continued as pro surfers, industry big-wigs, licensee's, and media guys succumbed to an orgy of hugs and bro shakes. Changes will premiere in Bali soon so watch this space!

Random Acts of Art

2008-09-08T16:14:00.005+08:00

At the ASR tradeshow Rusty and Scion presented 10 surfboards from a recent art project dubbed 'Random Acts of Art'... As part of the collaboration, the artists also painted a car in the lobby of the show. It generated a lot of public interest and the crazy paintjob will probably turn a lot of heads one it hits the streets.

CHANGES - COMING SOON

2008-09-03T13:04:00.002+08:00

Gazali at the Rusty Gromfest

2008-07-22T13:40:00.005+08:00

Back in April Sumbawa's Gazali Hamzah won the Bali Gromfest Series and was awarded a free trip to Oz to compete in the 13th Annual Rusty Gromfest at Lennox Head. The waves were freezing compared to Indo and he got knocked in the 2nd round. He had a good time regardless and made heaps of new friends who are frothing to come to Bali and surf with him. There was beach games with sick prizes up for grabs and to top it all off Jay Davies made an appearance and signed a stack of posters too...

It's a Grom's Life

2008-07-18T16:13:00.003+08:00

Chocolate Milk. Tick Tac's. Shaka's. Pushbike's. Wedgie's... These kids live large! Here's a pic of Rusty grom Mansyur (12) from Sumbawa hanging out with Varun Tanjung (6). Who know's what kind of mayhem these little humans will get up to in the future?? Only time will tell.

Surfer Girl

2008-07-17T16:34:00.004+08:00

Check out the new Rusty window at Surfer Girl on Legian Street - 'the best all-girls surf shop in the world!'

Rusty Bikini Show @ MBargo

2008-07-11T15:11:00.000+08:00

Packed nightclub in Bali + babes in bikinis + free jungle juice + stacks of giveaways + semi-hot tranny's = Um, hold on... I'm too hungover for maths!

Marlon Gerber re-signs with Rusty

2008-07-10T14:29:00.002+08:00

Indonesian ripper Marlon Gerber has signed a two-year sponsorship deal which will see him continue his relationship with Rusty surfboards and apparel until 2010.

"I've been with Rusty for six years already so we're really tight - pretty much like family" said the stylish regular-foot. "I'm stoked to ride for a growing company that understands what surfers need."

Bali's thriving surf scene has produced a new crop of surfers who are pushing the limits of the sport on a global level. Marlon is riding on the crest of this wave and has been featured regularly in the international surf media as a result.

Marlon will continue to be based in Bali and compete on the Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship tour. He will also travel the world on surf trips with Rusty's acclaimed International team that includes Jamie O'Brien, Jay Davies, and Josh Kerr.

Pevi drops in...

2008-06-26T17:16:00.003+08:00

Bandung's favorite skater Pevi Permana stopped by the office yesterday to grab some fresh threads and chill out with Dedot and Eka in the Rusty marketing office. He was still buzzing from his win last week at a Volcom contest in Surabaya. He only came to Bali for the day coz he had to do some 'business' then go home for an event.. that's how life rolls when you're a rockstar!

Rusty Gromfest Ready to Rock!

2008-06-25T13:09:00.002+08:00

Australia's most OG grommet event - the Rusty Gromfest - is set to rock Lennox Head this July 11th-15th. The Gromfest has been running for 13 years and past champs include Julian Wilson, Bede Durbidge, and Mick Fanning. Check the results and pics rusty.com.au or surfingaustralia.com

Rusty Team in Indo!

2008-06-23T09:53:00.002+08:00

The Rusty surf team has been in Indonesia for the past few weeks filming for a new movie coming out in September. Heavy-hitter's Jamie O and Josh Kerr were joined by Jayke, Kalani, Jay, Marlon and team manager Ryano at Kandui Resort in the Mentawai's. The waves were pumping and the boys got heaps of clips.

Rusty Sale @ The Basement

2008-06-20T14:55:00.003+08:00

If you're in Bali between June 20 and August 3rd be sure to head down to The Basement in Legian to pick up great deals on sample product and discontinued styles.

Rumble Video

2008-05-10T14:48:00.000+08:00

Green Sanur Reef Barrels Make for Epic Round 4 Action on Day 3 of Rusty’s Rumble in Da Jungle

2008-05-07T05:22:00.000+08:00

Tuesday May 6 - Bangsal Beach, Sanur: As forecast, a solid 4-6 foot swell hit Sanur Reef today producing some of the most perfectly lined up sheet glass barrels the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle event has ever seen. There was no wind at all and the golden morning sun broke through the low clouds to light up the beach and fire up the crew for Round 4’s man-on-man action.

Goofy footers Made “Garut” Widiarta and Raditya Rondi got things started at 6:50 am in the 3-4 foot waves. Apparently “the Reef “was just warming up and not ready to give these guys all the goods yet. But Rondi didn’t mind, because he got the jump on Garut and stayed there, hacking away at the lip just getting under one small one near the end of the heat to win. Garut has some nice up under the lip gashes, but just couldn’t pull off a big score.

Heat 2 saw Kadek Murtika jump on the first wave just to get some points on the board. Betet exercised some patience, passing up a few before locking into a wave that he gave a few hacks to before pulling off a nasty floater for a finish. He sealed it with long one all the way to the inside, and though Murtika came back with a nice little barrel of his own, Betet held on to win.

In Heat 3, Agus Purnawan just couldn’t seem to stay out of the barrel, nabbing wave after wave while Wayan “Gobleg” Suyadna couldn’t buy a barrel if he had all the money in the world. Agus had a smile as wide as the tubes he had ridden as he paddled back to the beach with his quarterfinal birth locked in.
Not to be outdone, Tipi Jabrik’s 9-point tube ride in Heat 4 was positively epic, as he joins Made Awan and Kane Faint in the run for the “Best Barrel” of the comp. Some of the set waves by now were about 6 foot and just plain awesome to see. Ketut “Mega” Semadhi managed a few nice hacks up under the lip on a couple of waves, but got shut down on his one barrel opportunity and spent the rest of the time listening to MC Ribut telling him that he was combo’d and needed 12 plus points to win.

In another natural vs goofyfooter matchup, Devis Ratif took down Rizal Tanjung in Heat 5. Devis took off first and pumped to the inside where he got into and almost out of the inside barrel section. Riz got the next set wave and got a couple nice turns in but the wave didn’t open up for him. Devis pulled ahead by cutting up a long one all the way to the inside to take the lead, and then got a nice inside barrel and big score. Riz had one more chance and did all he could, slashing his wave to the inside til it opened up for him. He stayed in as long and as deep as he could, but it just didn’t score high enough to overcome Devis’ lead.

Having spent a lot of her energy during Heats 3 through 5, Mother Nature took a bit of a break during Heat 6, so Mohamad “Joey Barrel” Joid and Nyoman “Koming” Wastika spent a lot of time paddling around and waiting. Joey blew his best scoring opportunity on his first wave, freefalling down the face. Koming on the other hand managed to squeeze into and out of a little inside keg to get a decent score on the board, and together with another couple of 2 foot waves took the lead and the heat win, as Joey never found another good scoring wave.
The wave action picked up again for Heat 7 but so did the onshore wind, which began to rough up the water on the outside but left the faces still mostly glassy. Pepen Hendrik had the eye of the tiger, lining up on the lip and then slotting himself deep into the inside section and coming out hot to best goofyfooter Moh Yunus, who slashed away at the lip with abandon but couldn’t come up with a barrel ride to score any big points.

There was no Heat 8 as Komang Putra Hermawan was having school exams back in home at Nusa Lembongan (so I heard) so couldn’t make it, and so Made Awan slipped into the quarterfinal without even getting wet.
Next up was the Masters, consisting of two heats, one a four man heat and one a three man heat.

Heat 1 of the Masters saw Made Artha and Made Gachan advance over Ketut Menda and Wayan Widiarta. In Heat 2 Wayan Pica raced his way to the lead and was followed by Wayan Gantiyasa, leaving Made “Sachang” Sudiarta out of the final as the horn blew.
According to Contest Director and GM Kane Faint, the next best opportunity to run the remainder of the event looks to be Wednesday the 14th of May. With ample time left in the waiting period, and swells arriving every few days, he prefers to wait to finish on a high note. Been great so far, so why not?

Sanur’s Fickle Side Shows up for Round 3 of Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle

2008-05-03T07:09:00.002+08:00

Saturday 3 May 2008- Bangsal Beach, Sanur: After watching the glorious bombing sets of yesterday, arriving at the beach to be greeted by the inconsistent and lumpy 2-foot surf creeping over the coral reef this morning was akin to waking up in another dimension. Was this really the same place? But a the sight of a 3-foot set on the horizon and a surfer getting pitted off the drop gave hope for more to come and so started Round 3 action today on Day Two of the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle

But the optimism slowly began to fade as the few heats saw slim pickins for any ride longer than a few turns. In Heat 1 Garut somehow managed to find two waves to tee off on for a combined score of 12 to win the heat, while Made Awan took second with an amazingly low total score of 6.83.

Though it looked very meager at times, and most of these guys are used to surfing in much better conditions, when you’re in Round Three and want to make it through our heat, pray for some luck and that you don’t blow your chance to score, if and when it comes.
Heat 2 saw young Kadek Murtika from Canggu take advantage of the small conditions to tear the tops off of whatever came his way, whereas Tipi Jabrik was in last place until he found two 5+ waves with only a few minutes left to take second spot. I guess he was praying harder than the other guys eh?

In Heat 3 it wasn’t a surprise that local Agus Purnawan found the best scoring waves, knowing this break like he does, scoring a 6 and a 4 to win. Second spot went to Moh Yunus, whose highest scoring wave was a 3.7. Made Lapur needs some juice to work with, and he couldn’t a wave with much of that unfortunately.

By Heat 4 the wind starting to turn onshore a bit, and still there were long waits between good scoring opportunities, but at least the wave faces were still glassy and the sun was out. Mega (Ketut Yoga Semadhi) was all over the place, racking up wave after wave but nothing over about 3 points, leaving him in last place for most of the heat. Raditya Rondi started out with a high 4 pointer to jump to the lead, but in the last 5 minutes Mega popped a 4 and a 5.5 to push him down to second spot. Kopling and Suarez, being the larger guys, had a tough time making something from very little and took 3rd and 4th respectively.

Heat 5 saw a bit of an increase in wave count and size, and gave Rizal some of the best waves so far in the day’s action. He picked off a couple nice ones to take the lead over Joey Barrel and Wayan Budiasa with a combined score of 11.6. Joey ended up getting a 6.5, the highest score of the heat, but couldn’t get another to match it and had to settle for 2nd place. Wayan couldn’t find a wave that would let him get more than a 2.5, so placed third.

Betet’s first wave got him into the lead in Heat 6, and he followed it up by a couple more in the 4+ range, but a determined Koming blasted a 6 pointer that when combined with his 3 pointer, beat out Betet for the heat win by .03 points. Made Artha and Komang Alit seemed to have nothing but small closeouts come their way so didn’t make it through.

In Heat 7, Dede Suryana’s luck from the day before seemed to have deserted him, as he just didn’t pull off a couple of big maneuvers and it left him behind, which when surfing against Pepen Hendrik is not where you want to be. Pepen slotted into a barrel, then almost pulled of a sick air on his next wave, and shredded another long wave to get the lead and keep it. Devis also stepped up and nailed a couple, ending up just a little more than 1 point behind Pepen. Dede and Soma each had wave counts of 6, whereas Pepen and Devis did it with 3 waves each.
At the start of Heat 8 Prayit and Dedy Santoso looked to be gunning for the heat win, but as seemed to be the trend a high wave count signaled doom in the end. Young Putra Hermawan picked apart each wave seriously and methodically, while Gobleg just barely got past a charging Prayit to advance to the next round. By the time the horn blew, the wind had really picked up and Contest Director and Rusty GM Kane Faint called for an hour break to see if conditions would change.

After the sizeable surf the day before, it was a bit surprising that the swell dropped so fast, and the thought was that a bit of time to let the tide back on out might do some good. But a few minutes later it became pretty obvious that nothing better was going to happen so it was announced that it was over for the day and to stand by for the next bump in the swell, which looks to be Tuesday morning for Round 4’s man-on-man action.
Cross your fingers…and pray for huge Sanur on Tuesday! Check out the attached heat draw for the Round 4 match ups.

Sanur Shows its Teeth on Day 1 of the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle

2008-05-02T06:48:00.000+08:00

Friday May 2, 2008 - Bangsal Beach, Sanur: Yesterday afternoon’s bump up in swell size turned into a heaving seething barrelfest this morning, as daybreak slowly unveiled solid 6 foot sets using the treacherous coral heads of Sanur Reef as a launching pad to throw up some very solid and intimidating barrels, perfect for the start of the Rusty Rumble in Da Jungle 2008.

And just the kind of conditions Rusty GM and Contest Director Kane Faint was frothing for and taking full advantage of, by the way. “I surfed until after dark here last night, and again before daybreak this morning, and I can’t wait to get out there again for my heat. This is what Sanur Reef is all about,” he said with a huge grin as the horn hooted to start the contest.

The first heat got underway just after 7 am, and though it was a bit cloudy early, it was actually a benefit for the judges, who had an easier time seeing without the usual blazing sun scorching their eyeballs. Happy with some sizable surf, in Heat 1 Made Awan got straight into a couple of barrels and was stoked to come away with the first heat win and advance to the 2nd round.

Not to be outdone, Kane Faint got himself a 9+ in Heat 5 to win his heat. Practice makes perfect they say. Some of the contestants looked to be intimidated a bit by the size and reputation of this break, but others took it on with relish and got every bit of juice out of each opportunity. Kombong, Kopling, Koming and Ketut Yuliarta were good examples of the dominant surfers in Round One.

The surf was still pumping, although not as many bombs as earlier, and there was no wind yet at the start of Round 2, which started of at just before 10 am. some of the bigger sets were a bit fat, but that meant that the smaller more critical inside section was where the paydirt was, and in the first heat Made Awan found both the outside and the inside for a double barrel heat winner, netting him a 9+ score from the judges.

Later in Round 2, luck or destiny call it what you will, was certainly smiling upon last weeks Quiksilver Open winner Dede Suryana. After getting started with a solid wave to put some points on the board, his rode his next wave all the way to the inside, buy upon his exit his board ended up tombstoning until a set wave broke the tail off of it on the shallow reef. He had neglected to stash an extra board on the photography boat or the transport boat, so had to paddle in, get another board, and paddle all the way back out against the current and the set waves, however in the lead. The lucky part? During all this, none of the other guys in his heat were in position to catch a wave until he was already almost all the way back to the lineup! Dede ended up catching one more wave to put his score out of reach of the others and get into Round 3. I think he’ll be bringing a backup board to the lineup tomorrow, don’t you?

By the time his heat was finished the wind has started to blow onshore a bit stronger, and so at the end of Round 2 a one hour break was called to see whether it would get stronger or whether the rain clouds to the north would push through and calm the winds. At about 2:45, Kane saw that it wasn’t going to happen and so called it off for the day. The swell looks to maybe drop slightly overnight, but maybe it will settle down into a good routine and be even more consistent in the morning. The plan is to run Round 3 and then the Masters heats and see how things go after that. All contestants are to be at the beach again at 6:30 am to prepare for a 7 am start.

See the attached heat draw for the lucky guys who will get to take on Sanur Reef again tomorrow. Good luck boys!

Let's Get Ready To Rumble!

2008-04-23T10:07:00.001+08:00

Rusty is proud to present the 5th annual RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE surfing competition held on Bali's East Coast at the legendary Bangsal Beach in Sanur. The waiting period for this six-star rated ISC event is set to commence on Monday, April 28th and conclude on Saturday, May 17th.

The perfect seething barrels of Sanur Reef will certainly make for a death-or-glory affair for those ready to charge the treacherous inside section which explodes over a table of razor-sharp fire corals.

Contest director Kane 'Dogbite' Faint has high hopes on the event: "Although Sanur has a reputation of being notoriously fickle, we have a three-week window for everything to come together. If we score it, this could potentially become the premier event on the ISC tour."

The Rusty RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE has a prize pool of Rp30,000,000 up for grabs - but just as importantly - critical championship points to get a jump in the ratings over a highly competitive field.

Macbeth Footwear will award the surfer who rides the 'Best Barrel' during the event with a Rp2,000,000 prize.

The Rusty RUMBLE IN DA JUNGLE is supported by Macbeth Footwear, Heineken, Surf Time, Magic Wave, Trax, MTV, Hard Rock Radio, and GUS.

For enquiries please contact Eka at Rusty: (0361) 752 238 / eka@rustyindo.com

Rusty Gromfest Halfway Video

2008-04-15T16:20:00.000+08:00

RUSTY Gromfest Series Bali 2008 - Halfway

2008-04-13T19:03:00.000+08:00

Blue skies, offshore winds, and a pumping 4-foot swell welcomed stoked grommets to Halfway Beach today for the third and final stop of the 2008 Rusty Gromfest Series. Over 120 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to enjoy a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heat draw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.

Round one kicked off as the Kuta bombie erupted on the horizon, triggering some solid sets which sent the kids into a frenzy. The under 16's shredded the lengthy left-hander's from start to finish, throwing fans of spray and committing to critical floaters on the inside section. Gazali Hamzah, Agus Frimanto, and Australian Alex Swadling were the early standouts. Organizers chose to run all the under 16 heats up until the final on the incoming tide to take advantage of the peaking swell and superb conditions.

At midday the tide filled in as the under 14 and under 12 division's hit the water. The kids tore apart the waves with a great deal of flair, showcasing skills beyond their years. Ediana Putra, Luke Hynd, and Koko Mitsua Antara in particular impressed the judges with a combination of floaters and fin busts.

Rusty team rider and guest judge Marlon Gerber exclaimed, "The waves are flawless and the groms are going off! I'm stoked to see them take over for the day... They're charging! "

As the rounds progressed and the piercing sun cooked Kuta's stretch of white sand, competitors and spectators alike witnessed some awesome free surfing going down at the adjacent right-hand bank. Indonesian pro's Pepen Hendrix and Made Adi Putra 'Bol' pulled into some amazing pits that sent the starry-eyed groms into a wild moshpit of hoots and high-fives.

As the horn blew to signal the under 12 final, a large crowd of onlookers flocked at the water's edge in anticipation. Koko Mitsua Antara, Kadek Yoga, Luke Hynd, and Komang Arip blew up but it was Koko, the Nusa Dua goofyfoot, who wowed the judges with flowing round-house cutback's and sick fin-throw snaps. He won convincingly and in doing so also finished the series as overall under 12 champion.

The under 14 division final was a nail-biter, as series leader Ediana Putra battled it out against Ornot, Arya Wijaya, and Abi Azwar Anas. Today Ornot from Sumbawa took out the final with his razor-sharp power-hacks, but it was Lembongan's Ediana Putra who won the overall U/14 series after a 2nd place finish in Keramas, a win in Canggu, and 2nd place again today at Halfway. Amazingly, Ediana is 12 years old and has been surfing in both divisions.

The under 16 final was a fitting climax following a long day of ripping. Gazali Hamzah, Agus Frimanto, Alex Swadling, and Darmaputra Tonjo paddled out as the setting sun dipped into the horizon. Alex Swadling surfed a smart heat, securing an early lead and consolidating on his score shortly after. He blazed a trail of golden spray down the line as he unleashed a series of tight vertical snaps and sweeping carves, leaving both Gazali and Agus in need of 8 point rides. In the end it was Alex Swadling who took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Halfway Champ!

With the absence of series leader One Anwar, and the first round loss of rival Putra Hermawan, Gazali Hamzah took the U/16 ratings lead and was crowned the overall 2008 Rusty Gromfest Series Champion. He has been awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. He will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the series, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie. We would also like to express our gratitude to the local community at Keramas, Canggu, and Kuta for your kind support. See you next year!!

Gromfest Halfway Results:

Under 16
1. Alex Swading
2. Agus Frimanto
3. Gazali Hamzah
4. Darmaputra Tonjo

Under 14
1. Ornot
2. Ediana Putra
3. Arya Wijaya
4. Abi Azwar Anas

Under 12
1. Koko Mitsua Antara
2. Luke Hynd
3. Komang Arip
4. Kadek Yoga

Overall Gromfest Series Rankings:

Under 16
1. Gazali Hamzah - 5350 points
2. Agus Frimanto - 4583 points
3. Putra Hermawan - 3833 points

Under 14
1. Ediana Putra - 6100 points
2. Arya Wijaya Blerong - 5000 points
3. Ornot - 4175 points

Under 12
1. Koko Mitsua Antara - 5183 points
2. Komang Arif - 4083 points
3. Nyoman Satria 'Blacky' - 3833 points

Rusty Gromfest Canggu Video

2008-03-20T10:17:00.000+08:00

RUSTY Gromfest Series Bali 2008 - Canggu

2008-03-18T09:39:00.001+08:00

Pitching 3-4 foot right-hander's welcomed stoked grommets to Canggu Beach today for the second stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. Almost 100 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to have a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 8:00am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.

Round one kicked off in glassy conditions at the famed Canggu river mouth, seeing some solid 4-foot sets pulse with the incoming tide. In the under 12 division Ediana Putra, Nyoman Satria, and Mansyur from Sumbawa were the standout surfers. Ediana also surfed impressively in the under 14 division along with Surya Atmaja Putra and Koko Mitsua Antara. In the under 16 division there was no surprises as One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, and Gazali Hamzah won their heats. This trio were the top three ranked surfers of 2007 on the ISC Junior Tour.

As the rounds progressed and the midday sun cooked Canggu's black sand, competitors and spectators alike witnessed some awesome free surfing going down at the adjacent 'Sandbar'. Rusty's James Catto along with local pro's Garut and Mega raced the heaving left wedges, with Garut catching the wave of the session - a reeling Narrabeen-esque bomb that he tore apart from start to finish - sending the kids on the beach into a frenzy of hoots and high-fives.

When the horn blew for the semi finals the southerly wind picked up slightly, but the swell continued to pump as the groms took full advantage of the empty line-up. The under 12's charged from the outside peak all the way to the inside shore break, throwing buckets of spray. The under 14's were no different, showcasing more refined carves with better timing, while the under 16's mixed it up by pulling rad combo's and taking to the air with flair.

Guest judge Taylor Steele remarked, "I was really impressed by the standard of surfing today, the kids were ripping out there. It looks like the future of Indonesian surfing is in good hands.'

In the late afternoon the finalists hit the water as a large crowd of locals gathered to cheer them on. In the under 12 division Legian's Nyoman Satria wowed the judges with power surfing beyond his years. He unleashed a combination vertical snaps and massive floaters to clench the title, which is his first contest victory ever. Ediana Putra from Lembongan finished a close second, but won the under 14 title. The stylish regular-foot obviously has a lot of stamina, as he amazingly surfed a total of eight heats today!

The under 16 final was a close battle featuring One Anwar, Putra Hermawan, Gazali Hamzah, and Agus Frimanto. One, the winner of last month's Rusty Gromfest in Keramas, was looking to extend his ratings lead, but unfortunately couldn't find the right waves in today's final. Agus Frimanto let loose with a barrage of sweeping top turns and clean floaters. Gazali and Putra went blow for blow - Gazali going for razor-sharp power-hacks, while Putra combined radical fin-busts with lighting-quick carves, always finishing his waves with a bang. In the end it was Putra Hermawan who took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Canggu Champ!

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the event, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie.

See you at Halfway on March 16th for the third and final stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2008.

Final Results:

Under 12
1. Nyoman Satria 'Blacky'
2. Edian Putra
3. Koming
4. Mansyur

Under 14
1. Ediana Putra
2. Surya Atmaja Putra
3. Koko Mitsua Antara
4. Arya Wijaya 'Blerong'

Under 16
1. Putra Hermawan
2. Gazali Hamzah
3. Agus Frimanto
4. One Anwar

The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 and U/14 division champions will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Jay Davies in Bali

2008-03-12T14:13:00.003+08:00

Rusty's Jay Davies has been in Bali filming for the latest Poor Specimen flick and shooting for Stab Mag (Oz) and Surfing Mag (USA). He had some sick sessions at a new left and blew minds at Canggu, but the highlight of his trip was when he scored perfect right barrels in West Java... Here's a pic of the man (or monster?) with his travel buddy Brenno and Bali mate Marlon. Shhweeet!!

Gromfest Keramas Video

2008-02-22T10:51:00.001+08:00

RUSTY Gromfest Series Bali 2008 - Keramas

2008-02-17T18:06:00.000+08:00

Blue skies, offshore winds and grinding 3-4 foot waves welcomed stoked grommets to Keramas beach this morning for the first stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their friends and families, the kids waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.

In the under 12 division Putu Eka, Koko Antara, and Ediana Putra surfed impressively but it was Japan's Hiroto Ohara who became the crowd favorite after pulling off a combination of critical floaters and vertical snaps. Hiroto also surfed in the U/14 division and won his heat convincingly. The first round in the under 16 division saw a few familiar names progress - Gazali Hamzah, One Anwar, and Putra Hermawan - no strangers to junior competition in Bali. This trio were the standouts on the ISC junior tour in 2007, but only one of them could claim the inaugural Rusty Gromfest title.

Guest judge and Rusty team rider Marlon Gerber remarked, "The standard of surfing today has been amazing. The groms are taking full advantage of the empty lineup and perfect conditions. I wish I was out there getting pitted and launching off those ramps."

Soon after, his wish came true as he joined fellow pro surfers and guest judges Betet Merta, Tipi Jabrik, Garut, Mega, Agus Perr, Tole, and reigning ISC Champ Lee Wilson in the lineup for an expression session. Starry-eyed groms high-fived each other as their heros danced over Keramas' black lava reef, throwing buckets of spray and pulling off the latest aerial variations.

After the 45 minute expression session it was back to business with the quarter finals, semi's, and final. The waves continued to break with consistency, walling up all the way to the wedgy inside section. Hiroto and Ediana advanced all the way to the finals in both the U/12 and U/14 divisions. Today Hiroto's polished style and flawless top-turns won the judges over, as he was crowned champion in both divisions. At just 11 years of age, this composed Japanese unit is already surfing beyond his years. Amazingly, Hiroto won 7 out of 8 heats today and surfed his finals back-to-back.

The under 16 division was a more evenly matched, with One, Gazali, dark horse Putu Anggara, and Japan's Kaohe battling it out in the final. Gazali surfed on rail with an abundance speed and power, Putu strategically picked off the best set waves, and One wowed the spectators with a radical combination of fin-busts and gouges. In the end One took top honors and was crowned the Rusty Gromfest Keramas Champ! This result further solidifies One's reputation as being Indonesia's grom to beat, after recently receiving the 2007 ISC Rookie of the Year Award and finishing the year as overall champ on the 2007 ISC Junior tour.

Final Results:

Under 12
1. Hiroto Ohara
2. Koko Mitsua Antara
3. Edian Putra
4. Komang Arif

Under 14
1. Hiroto Ohara
2. Edian Putra
3. Arya Wijaya
4. Yogo Kawabata

Under 16
1. One Anwar
2. Putu Anggara
3. Gazali Hamzah
4. Kaohe

The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions. The overall U/16 and U/14 division champions will also be granted wildcard entry into the 6-star ISC Rusty Rumble In Da Jungle event at Sanur in May 2008.

Thanks to Dakine, Von Zipper, and Kustom for supporting the event, and also our media sponsors Surftime, Magic Wave, Happen, Trax, Juice, and Jollie.

See you at Canggu on March 16th for the second stop of the Rusty Gromfest Series 2008.

When he shoots, he scores!

2008-02-14T14:03:00.007+08:00

In December it was Magic Wave, this month it's Surf Time. There's no denying Rusty's Marlon Gerber is blowing up in the surf media - and it's not hard to see why. With a strong work ethic and the skills to match, this guy is going places!

Rusty Gromfest Series Bali 2008

2008-02-05T11:38:00.000+08:00

Rusty is showing support for junior surfing in Indonesia, with the introduction of a three part Gromfest Series to the ISC Junior Tour 2008. The Rusty Gromfest Series will provide young surfers with the opportunity to develop their competitive skills in some of Bali's most coveted waves.

The events will be open to grommets in under 12 / 14 / 16 divisions on the following dates:

Event 1: Keramas February 17
Event 2: Canggu March 16
Event 3: Halfway April 13 (Series Final)

The overall U/16 winner will be awarded a chance to compete against the best international junior surfers at the 13th annual Rusty Gromfest held at Lennox Head, Australia in July 2008. This event has enjoyed a rich history that has seen the likes of Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, and Julian Wilson crowned as champions.

Please sign up for FREE at the ISC office. For enquiries please contact Eka at (0361) 752 238 or eka@rustyindo.com

RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008

Sebagai bentuk dukungan pada ajang surfing junior di Indonesia, Rusty mempersembahkan tiga bagian Gromfest Series pada ISC Junior Tour 2008. Rusty Gromfest Series membuka kesempatan pada para surfer muda untuk mengasah skill kompetisi mereka.
Event ini terbuka untuk grommet divisi under 12/14/16 pada tanggal berikut ini:

Event 1: Keramas, 17 Februari
Event 2: Canggu, 16 Maret
Event 3: Halfway, 13 April (Series Final)

Pemenang keseluruhan divisi U/16 akan mendapatkan kesempatan untuk bertanding dengan surfer-surfer junior terbaik dunia pada ajang 13th annual Rusty Gromfest di Lennox Head, Australia pada Juli 2008. Event yang telah berlangsung selama 13 tahun ini telah melahirkan surfer-surfer kelas dunia seperti Mick Fanning, Bede Durbidge, dan Julian Wilson.

Pendaftaran tidak dipungut biaya, maka segera kunjungi kantor ISC untuk ikut berpartisipasi. Keterangan lebih lanjut, hubungi Eka di (0361) 752 238 atau eka@rustyindo.com

Jamie O Wins Backdoor Shootout

2008-01-17T15:13:00.000+08:00

The best Pipeline riders in the world scored perfect 8-15 foot barrels on the first day of the event- a huge NW swell generated big open ocean swells that lunged into the reef creating second and third reef giant waves.

It was just another day in the office for the North Shore's own, Jamie O'Brien who came back from second place to win the title of CHAMP of Da Hui's Backdoor Shootout taking home $50,000! Jamie was pulling off some insane moves in Pipeline barrels that could easily fit a City Bus.

Jamie’s Backdoor Shootout title makes him the first person to ever win all 3 Pipe Events.

Balcustic

2008-01-02T16:01:00.000+08:00

Last Friday night our friends at The Balcony Restaurant held a small party which featured live performances by Psychofun, The Gotham, Marcello, Navicula, Kaimsasikun, Jerinx, and special guest Rob Machado... The new Blind Moose surf flick called 'Flavours' played on the big screen. Marlon, Lee, Riz, and Betet were ripping in it...

RUSTY End of Year Sale

2007-12-17T15:02:00.001+08:00

Rusty is having a huge sale at The Basement (in Bali) between Dec 20 - Jan 21. There's stacks of sample items and discontinued styles at bargain prices so get in there before it's too late!

Birthdays

2007-12-05T10:24:00.000+08:00

Eka, Mel, and Made all had birthdays last month, so on Friday we celebrated by having a little party at the office. The team stuffed their mouths with cake and washed it down with generous servings of JD. Good times indeed.

LA LA Land

2007-11-30T11:27:00.000+08:00

Several days ago Marlon & Rizal flew from Hawaii to L.A for the new Burton / Gravis store opening. Some of the world's best boardriders were there including Rob Machado, Benji Weatherley, Arto Saari, Brian Sumner, Shaun White, and JP Solberg... just to name a few! There was heaps of L.A celeb types as well, check out Kat Von D below! The shop is huge and there's a skate park on the roof. The legendary DJ Muggs and pro snowboarder/musician Trevor Andrew performed till the early hours and a good time was has by all!

IOXC : This weekend!

2007-11-29T10:51:00.000+08:00

This weekend roll your skateboard down to BASE to check out the Indonesia Open X-Sports Championships. Cruise into the Rusty tent to rub shoulders with our sweaty skate team and chat up those sexy Rusty girls. If you can't score their digits you won't leave empty handed - there's gonna be stacks of giveaways!

National Skate Finals 2007

2007-11-28T15:52:00.000+08:00

NATIONAL SKATEBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2007
DEPOK, 25 November 2007

Pada kompetisi kali ini team rider RUSTY berhasil mempertahankan prestasi serta mengulang kembali kesuksesan 2006 di tahun 2007 ini. Posisi terbaik juara nasional masih disandang oleh Pevi. Untuk menjadi yang terbaik pada event ini tidaklah mudah bagi Pevi. Panasnya cuaca dan kondisi obstacle (alat-alat pertandingan) yang tergolong sulit pada saat itu, memaksa Pevi untuk lebih bekerja keras.

Babak penyisihan dengan system best run in 2 run sangat menolong para rider pada saat bertanding. Run Pevi terbilang sangat baik, dimulai dengan 50-50 di ledge langsung menuju quarter pipe dengan f/s indie grab, footplan di double banks, dan 360 flip naik ke starting point, kemudian menuju ke quarter dengan b/s arial to tail tap, transfer handplan di spinner dan di tutup dengan fs transfer stelfish di quarter, menghantarnya ke final. Sayangnya kesuksesan Pevi tidak diikuti oleh Reno dan Izad. Reno terlihat tidak pada performa terbaiknya. Beberapa trik yang tidak landing dengan mulus membuat Reno kehilangan banyak waktu,akhirnya Reno tidak berhasil masuk kedalam 10 besar final round. Begitu juga dengan Izad yang terlihat kurang konsisten dalam setiap run penyisihannya juga tidak menolongnya masuk ke putaran final.

Pada putaran final Pevi memang terlihat “menggila”, lagi-lagi konsistensi trick, ditambah dengan frontside benihanna, penguasaan area skatepark dan mental Juara sudah cukup untuk menjadikan dia sebagai skater no.1 Indonesia tahun 2007. Tidak hanya street course saja, Pevi juga berhasil menjadi juara 1 Bowl contest dengan trick : 50-50 stall, f/s indie, f/s stelfish, curving, f/s benihanna, b/s air to tail, rock n roll to fakie and f/s boneless to tail.
Juara 1 Street Open, Juara 1 Bowl Contest, peringkat pertama Indonesia adalah prestasi terbaik team rider tahun 2007 ini.

Pada saat Band performance (ROSEMARY) berlangsung, semua orang dikagetkan karena Pevi sempat menaiki Flying Fox bergantungan tepat diatas skatepark dan langsung membagikan giveaway dari Rusty. Crowd di stage, Rosemary membagikan sticker, lanyard, keyring, poster dan banyak lagi. Semua saling berebutan untuk mendapatkannya its so cool….

We’re ready to kick more serious ass in 2008 ! Be prepared !

Words by Eka ~ Photos by Febby Lorenz

The Cat is back!

2007-11-28T15:33:00.000+08:00

Hawaii

2007-11-26T11:57:00.000+08:00

Aloha brudda's! Ho! Just got pounded! Wanna scrap?! Yo, let's go!!... It's dat time of da year agen when da entire surfing worl comes to da island, bra! Many mahalo's to da boyz at Rusty who when all out an got da kine krip house right on Log Cabins bra! Indo boy Marlown is wit Josh Kerr, Nate Yeomans, Kawika Stillwell, da Larson bruddas... an some-time da Kona winds gone blow in Jamie-O and Kalani-boy too, bra! Ho, da waves been firing bra, all-time kine, bra! (2 feet Hawaiian). Just wake up, grind, surf, grind, kine, surf, grind, kine, den sleep bra! Awlriiight! Aloha!!

Rosemary @ ISA Skate Finals

2007-11-21T12:25:00.000+08:00

If you're in J-Town this weekend you gotta get down to the National Skateboarding Finals at Margo City - Depok... Indonesia's best skaters will be there shredding! Make sure you wear a black tshirt and skinny jeans... Also, one of our favourite bands, Rosemary, will be making noise. If you can't get to the gig then go to myspace.com/myrosemary to listen to their music!!

Agus Perr

2007-11-19T15:17:00.000+08:00

Agus Pernawan, our mysterious surf team rider from the East side, stopped by the office today for a quick chat. He surfed a secret spot this morning but it was a bit small... Tomorrow he'll be battling the crowd at Serangan so watch out for those Perrupt flips!

Tow-Ats

2007-11-15T13:04:00.000+08:00

The waves have been pretty flat here lately, so Marlon and Rusty Australia rider James Catto have been taking out the jet ski for some fun tow-ats. Grom photog Hamish Humphries was on hand to capture the action...

Magic Wave - November

2007-11-15T12:08:00.000+08:00

Get your hands on the new edition of Magic Wave. When you're done reading Marlon's feature interview, check out the half page write-up on Dedot, our Ad Promo dude!

Marlon in Japan

2007-11-12T17:04:00.000+08:00

Marlon went to Japan recently to meet up with Kalani Robb, Benji Weatherley, and the rest of the Gravis footwear team. They hung out in Tokyo to shoot a catalog and also had a session at the Ocean Dome in Miyazaki. The wave pool is closed now due to poor attendance, this was the last session. See all the pics in an upcoming issue of Transworld Surf magazine...

New Surf Ads

2007-11-08T14:49:00.000+08:00

Macau Asian Indoor Games 2007

2007-11-05T16:43:00.000+08:00

Viva Macau ! Viva Indonesia ! Viva Skateboard ! Viva Rusty !

Untuk kedua kalinya Rusty skate rider kembali membuat harum nama Indonesia melalui penampilan mereka di Macau Asian Indoor Games yang ke 2, pada event, Asian Indoor games 2 tahun yang lalu di Thailand Rusty rider juga mempersembahkan medali kepada Indonesia melalui Reno Pratama yang memboyong medali perak, kini giliran Pevi Permana menyumbangkan medali Perunggu untuk kategori kelas Park, kelas ini adalah kelas paling bergengsi. Sedangkan Medali emas diraih oleh Indonesia skater lainnya yaitu I Putu Yogi.

Tampil dengan kepercayaan penuh Pevi Permana, pada babak penyisihan dapat melakukan hampir semua trik-trik nya dengan mulus, run 1 Pevi melakukan jumping double grap over the launch ramp, 50-50 grind. Di quarter pipe, frontside ollie di quarter pipe, Madonna over the spine, backside air to tail, 50-50 grind di rail, lien air di quarter pipe, boneless over the pyramid, 50-50 grind di ledge. Penampilan ini membuat Pevi menduduki peringkat ke 3 pada babak penyisihan sehingga dapat melaju ke babak final.

Pada babak final yang dilaksanakan pada esok harinya, Pevi sedikit melakukan perubahan triknya, tetapi dengan tidak merubah line yg telah dia jalani pada penyisihan kemarin, trik seperti benihana, stalefish, mampu membuat Pevi tetap berada pada posisi ke 3 sehingga dia berhak mendapatkan medali Perunggu. Rider Rusty lainnya yaitu Reno Pratama juga berhasil mendapatkan medali perunggu pada pre event Asian Indoor Games di Macau ini seminggu sebelumnya.

Kini rider Rusty kembali akan berlatih guna menghadapi Asian Indoor Games yang ke 3 di Vietnam, Tim manager Rusty rider untuk Macau Asian Indoor Games 2007, Yudi Toengkagie mengatakan bahwa dia akan mempersiapkan para rider Rusty, untuk lebih banyak lagi berlatih untuk memperlancar trik-trik mereka tersebut dan mengatur strategi yang lebih baik lagi. Dari seluruh skater-skater Asia lainnya terlihat bahwa mental para skater Indonesia lebih baik dari pada negara-negara lain, ini dikarenakan sering di adakannya kompetisi-kompetisi nasional, seperti ISA National series, yg sangat membantu sekali untuk para rider dalam menghadapi setiap kompetisi.

Viva Macau ! Viva Indonesia ! Viva Skateboard ! Viva Rusty !

C U in Vietnam !!!

Second Summer 07

2007-10-24T17:22:00.000+08:00

Here's a few pics from the new collection to keep you on your toes...

Rusty Indo is now blogging!

2007-10-24T16:00:00.001+08:00

Let's get this blog rolling with a sick D.Hump shot of Marlon boosting in Sumbawa... more soon!