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agron, inc. is the official licensee for adidas America for the hat, bag
and sock categories.

Founded in 1993, AND 1 makes basketball footwear and apparel for players with
serious game. The company that first made its mark in the apparel industry
with a line of “in your face” trash talk tee shirts now offers a complete
product line for basketball players, including on-and off-court performance
shoes, shorts, tees, sleeveless tees, pants, team uniforms, licensed
collegiate gear and accessories. AND 1 endorsers include Monta Ellis of the
Golden State Warriors and star of AND 1 Mix Tape™ Volume 1, Rafer Alston of
the Houston Rockets.

AVIA, the leader in endurance sports products, has designed footwear for
serious athletes since their inception in 1979. Known for developing
innovative shoe designs that have revolutionized the athletic footwear market
including the Cantilever® Heel, the Anatomical Cradle and Fõm™ Technology,
AVIA is passionate about quality. With a rich history in running and
triathlon, AVIA is accepted by the American Podiatric Medial Association.
www.avia.com

Featuring the men’s and junior apparel lines from the ultimate watersports
brand known for wetsuits, pfds, boardshorts, swimwear, snorkeling equipment,
and other watersport related products.

DAKINE manufactures top quality packs, bags and accessories designed for
action sports and outdoor enthusiasts. DAKINE also produces a line of girls'
packs, bags and accessories that keep both fashion and function in mind.
www.dakine.com

Ergophobia: An intense or abnormal fear of work, corporate America, cubicles,
commuting, and living a lifestyle marked by lack of originality or
distinction. In an effort to combat this fear, friends Rob Sickel & Pete
DiSpirito launched Ergophobia in 2005 to design innovative surf and skate
apparel and accessories for men and women sans corporate bureaucracy. Based
in New Jersey with a satellite office in southern California, Ergophobia
creates a range of high quality tees, boardshorts, fleece, denim, wovens, and
accessories.
www.ergophobia.com

FEW New Zealand is a men’s and women's clothing collective with its roots in
3 Islands in the middle of the South Pacific. The soul of FEW lies in
surfing, skating and boarding but it’s less about the action and more about
the snapshots of the people who share in the passion – their experiences,
their language and their unique observations of the moment. Nowhere in the
world do the locals enjoy the same outlook on life as the people of New
Zealand. FEW is all about the experiences of the people who share our
passions. So check out FEW and more importantly the story FEW has to tell.

Fire is a Los Angeles-based junior apparel company specializing in
cutting-edge sportswear, dresses and denim for the young, modern and
fashion-forward consumer.
www.firela.com or
www.firejeans.com

With a solid
history in the surf market, Freestyle manufactures performance and lifestyle
watches for action sports men and women.
www.freestyleusa.com

Using a proprietary, patent-pending process, Green Foam Surf Blanks
successfully created the world’s first-ever recycled polyurethane foam
surfboard blank in November 2008, a feat widely considered impossible
throughout the surf industry. Producing eco-friendly foam blanks that are as
durable and high performance as all modern day shapes and materials, Green
Foam Blanks has already provided blanks to some of the industry’s top
surfboard manufactures, including Matt Biolos, Channel Islands, Rusty, Doc,
Timmy Patterson and Pat Rawson. Green Foam Blanks are manufactured at Just
Foam in Oceanside, Calif.
www.greenfoamblanks.com

The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC), a non-profit
organization that represents the united voice of the skateboard industry to
the outside world, was founded in 1994. With the hiring of current executive
director, John Bernards, in 2003, IASC was restructured into the organization
that founded Go Skateboarding Day on June 21, 2004. Driven by skate industry
leaders, IASC strives to promote skateboarding and increase participation and
education of skating.
www.skateboardiasc.org
Go Skateboarding Day, held June 21st of every year, is the official holiday
of skateboarding. Event locations are disclosed at local skate shops and on
www.goskateboardingday.org, where you will also find info on how to create
your own event, fundraiser or rally, among other things. While the holiday
grows, the mission remains the same: Go skateboarding and have fun!
www.goskateboardingday.org

K. Bell Socks, a leader in the socks and hosiery industry, was founded in
1982 by Karen Bell. Manufacturing socks for men, women and children; K. Bell
is recognized for its cutting-edge styles and top quality products. Styles
range from everyday cotton socks to high-end cashmere and bright
holiday-inspired designs. The company currently manufactures fashion leg wear
under the brands K. Bell, l.e.i., Laurel Burch, The Girls.
www.kbellsocks.com

Lightning Bolt is a collection of men’s and women’s apparel inspired by both
original and modern concepts from the worlds of surf and skate. Lightning
Bolt’s fashionable and functional collection offers various styles created by
a young and experienced team of designers who are inspired by the true spirit
of soul surfing and its riders’ raw and passionate lifestyles.

The Lucky Brand Foundation, created by Lucky Brand founders Gene Montesano
and Barry Perlman, is committed to bringing happiness, comfort and hope to
disabled children. The Foundation believes that its donations can truly
impact the quality of life and well-being of children and hopefully, make a
difference in their lives. Since its inception eleven years ago, the
Foundation has been successful in raising almost $8 million for various
children's charities.

Matisse footwear perfectly complements the season's fashions with its
trend-setting designs and meticulous craftsmanship. The collection is
created with the perfect balance of beauty, utility and comfort.
www.matissefootwear.com

Coined as "the wave beyond," Mavericks inspires hardcore athletes to face the
unpredictably raw power of Mother Nature, and stirs the souls of those who
aspire to challenge their own limits. This year’s waiting period was from
December 7, 2007-March 31, 2008. On Friday, January 11, 2008, legendary
big-wave surf pioneer and contest director, Jeff Clark sent out the
greenlight alert, giving 24 of the best big-wave surfers 24 hours to descend
on Half Moon Bay, Calif. By the end of day Saturday, January 12, 2008, a
Champion was crowned-24 year old, San Clemente native, Greg Long.
www.maverickssurf.com

Designed in Los Angeles, inspired by the world, MEK Denim produces incredible
fitting hand-crafted denim for men, women and kids and has recently launched
sportswear for men and women. The collection retails from $98 to $215 and is
sold at better department and specialty boutiques in the U.S., Japan, Korea,
Germany, Indonesia and Canada.
www.mekdenim.com

Known as a leader in contemporary outdoor footwear, Merrell is
redefining outdoor apparel with the launch of Merrell Apparel. Merrell
Apparel is the ultimate blend of modern design combined with outside
performance.
www.merrell.com

Restricted Footwear appeals to trendsetting teens as well as the contemporary
modern woman. The collection of shoes includes couture inspired wedges,
sandals, comfortable heels and boots for every season.

Pure Energy is a trend-driven plus-size sportswear collection sold
exclusively at Target and Target.com

Established in 2008 with a mission of “paving the streets with surfboards,”
ReSurf is a first-of-its-kind systematic solution to clean surf industry
waste. With numerous drop off locations and bio-diesel trucks for scheduled
pickups, ReSurf offers both surfers and shapers two convenient methods to
recycle their old boards, wet suits and manufacturing waste. Highlighting its
unique recycling methods, ReSurf invented a unique process of recycling used
surfboards into asphalt suitable for paving city roads, as well as recycling
neoprene from used wet suits into yoga mats. ReSurf is endorsed by leading
surf industry organizations, including SIMA and the Surfrider Foundation.
www.resurf.com

Rocket Dog Brands LLC is an internationally recognized footwear brand
offering women’s, men’s and children’s footwear with distribution in North
America, Central America, Europe and the Middle East. The collections are
sold at leading department stores, specialty boutiques, surf shops and online
retailers worldwide. The Rocket Dog brand is synonymous with the independent,
free-spirited vibe of a new pop culture generation. Flirty and fun. Casual
and cute. Hip. Edgy. Confident. Footwear that’s not boring!
www.rocketdog.com

RYKÄ creates well-designed fitness products exclusively for women. Originally
launched in 1987, RYKÄ’s athletic and lifestyle footwear and apparel
collections feature products with outstanding fit and exceptional comfort.
Every RYKÄ style combines technical performance with modern design details.
In early 2008, RYKÄ signed on Kelly Ripa as its official spokesperson. The
Kelly Ripa Collection for RYKÄ will be available beginning in fall 2008.
www.ryka.com

The TREW customer is first on the tram and knows what it means to earn their
turns in the backcountry. He is friends with the locals wherever he goes and
knows that being TREW means being who you are and doing what you love; and
above all having fun. Trends come and go, but the fun of being on the
mountain with friends remains a TREW constant. TREW provides men’s outerwear
that combines the technicality and comfort needed to stay on the mountain
from sun-up to sun-down while adding style to take you into the night.

Born in 1989, Triple Five Soul originated as a humble storefront in New York
City's Lower East Side. Originally entitled with a tongue-in-cheek reference
to one of the then-popular telephone party lines, T5S quickly became a focal
point for a multi-faceted, quickly emerging cultural movement. The company's
forward-thinking design integrity has had a tremendous and lasting influence
on the international creative underground. Today, its design of global
lifestyle apparel, accessories and footwear continues with dedication to
affirming individuality, personal culture, style and soul.

Waveyard will be an unprecedented outdoor adventure super
park featuring residential, resort, retail and entertainment experiences
located outside of the Phoenix metro area. Scheduled to break ground in 2007,
Waveyard touts some of the most revolutionary wavepool surf technology in
addition to a world class whitewater course, rock climbing, fishing, mountain
biking, diving, skatepark, and an outdoor amphitheatre.
www.waveyard.com
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