Mick Wins Billabong Pro Tahiti!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 Nimbus Trailer Nimbus Independent has just dropped there trailer for the 2012 season. Here is the schedule for the release of the 3 edits... Schedule for three full length webisodes: En Route Hokkaido October 1st. En Route Arlberg November 5th. En Route Sled BC December 3rd. Nimbus 2012 trailer from NIMBUS INDEPENDENT on Vimeo. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 ROB MACHADO | FRAME OF MIND | AN OPEN MIND Rob Machado: Frame of Mind- An Open Mind: This webisode gives us an inside look at where Rob is at in his life, his passion for surfboard design, and that he still can blow the top off a lip. Check out this fresh, new footage with music by upcoming artist/surfer Ben Howard. This webisode is the last of a four-part series called Frame of Mind: The B-Sides of Life, featuring Mick Fanning, Evan Geiselman, Owen Wright, and Rob Machado. This video collection of short stories is a view into the different sides of the surfer's personalities. ROB MACHADO | FRAME OF MIND | AN OPEN MIND from DRAGON ALLIANCE on Vimeo. MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 MICK WINS TAHITI After a come-from-behind, last-minute, heroic, fairy tale, whatever you want to call it, ending, Mick Fanning ousts Joel Parkinson in a unbelievable climactic finish to win the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti. From start to finish, Mick was the in-form surfer to beat. From the Quarterfinals on, he never posted anything under a 9-point ride. Scoring seven 9's and a 10 in his route to victory and Mick's maiden win in Tahiti. With a slow start to the 35 minute final, Parko had Mick comboed in the first 3 minutes, scoring a 9.5 and an 8.87. With his back against the wall, Mick started his late charge, eventually posting a 9.37 and 9.5 in the dying minutes of the heat. "I'm just super stoked with this victory," says Mick. "I knew I had 35 minutes in the final. It's a long time and I knew a wave was gonna come, it was just a matter of when. I had to have patience and keep my composure."With this win, Mick cements his lead in the world title race, heading into the Lowers Pro.

Dragon Supports Maui WQS Event

During the 12th to June 17th, Arica will host the largest surfing event to be held in Chile and Latin America, "Maui and Sons Arica Star World Tour 2012", an important stop on the World Star Tour, which distributes no less than 55,000 thousand dollars in prizes and important world ranking points.

This important global date will receive the most experienced surfers in the world who will compete for a week in one of the most dangerous and challenging waves on the planet such as the beach "El Gringo" in Arica event will be broadcast live through the official tournament website.

The current champion of this event, the Arica Guillermos Satt (19 years), one of two Chilean competing in the ASP world tour, is now trained in its wake "This year the competition level is among the top 100 tour , there are big names on the list and come from many parts of the world, so this will be a great challenge for me, "said the only national surfer has gained a worldwide tour date.

For the event have already confirmed their attendance riders of the caliber of the Brazilian Santiago Muniz, Ian Gouveia and wyggoly Dantas, the talented Peruvian Gabriel Villarán and Cristobal de Col, to which are added the mythical specialist tubes Pipeline (Hawaii) Lian McNamara, who travels with his son Landom McNamara, two great figures of American surfing.

They are only part of the exclusive list of competitors who will participate in this important global event, 3 stars.

Dave Winchester wins the 2012 IBA Itacoatiara Pro, Brazil!

Congratulations to Dragon's Dave "Winny" Winchester for taking out the 2012 IBA Itacoatiara Pro in Brazil overnight. In fantastic conditions at the famed Brazilian wedge, Winny edged out competition to secure his second win of the year. He's looking very good for the World Title this year....

Dragon Introduces FRAME OF MIND// The B-Sides of Life

Dragon is stoked to release a new web series, titled Frame Of Mind. Click here to view. By definition, Frame of Mind is described as "the disposition of one's inner thoughts". Featuring Mick Fanning, Evan Geiselman, Owen Wright, and Rob Machado, this collection of short stories offers a glimpse into the seldom seen personas behind some of surfing's biggest names, exploring what inspires them in and out of the water.In the first episode, titled The Escape, Mick Fanning talks about how the real stoke in surfing comes from escaping with his friends to surf perfect waves without the pro surfing circus. Keep an eye out for the rest of this intriguing series, hitting the web over the coming months.

Owen write-up on ESPN

Click here to check out Owen's latest write-up on ESPN. Owen chats about his roots and his insanely talented surfing family... Featuring this killer photo taken by Jason Kenworthy.

Jordy Lawler takes third at VQS World Junior Champs

Congratulations for Dragon's Jordan Lawler for his best result yet - 3rd place at the Volcom VQS World Junior Champs, held at Newport Beach in sunny California. Check out the edit from the event right here...

The Mick Fanning Special - coming Tuesday 9pm AEST on Fuel TV!

Here are some sneak-peak shots from Fuel's upcoming "Mick Fanning Special" - a happy half-hour looking into how one of Australia's greatest surfers pulled off one of the most spectacular victories at last month's Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. 9pm Tuesday 8th May... get watching!!

Jake Scott crowned King of the Bra 2012

Congratulations to Dragon's Jake Scott for taking out the 2012 King of the Bra surf contest in Maroubra, NSW, after beating Mark Matthews in the final. Stoked on the new King!

Introducing Our Party Animal BFF!

Congratulations to Heath Townsend for taking out our first ever Search for Dragon's Party Animal BFF! This legend will now be leading all Dragon parties and events for the rest of 2012. To see his BFF Video, click here. Thanks also to the crew at Australia's Surfing Life for putting together the edits and spreading the news for us!

The Palm Springs Pool Collection Lookbook

Check out the Lookbook we've put together for our new Palm Springs Pool Collection. A bit of poolside frivolity splashed over your favourite frames... Click here to view.

Ace Buchan on Swellnet + surfing West Oz

This awesome pic was yesterday's Wave of the Day, courtesy of Swellnet. Also check out this super fun edit of Dragon's Ace Buchan surfing the waters of Western Australia. Link here.

Mick Fanning on the cover of Tracks Magazine's 500th Issue

The 2012 Bells Rip Curl Pro Champion and longtime Dragon rider, Mick Fanning, is the cover model for the 500th issue of Tracks Magazine, out now. Looking good, Mick!

The Dragon Tales// Chapter III starring Evan Geiselman is here

Chapter III of our Dragon Tales series has landed! A glimpse into the day-to-day life of one of the world's best young surfers, Evan Geiselman. Click here to view for yourself.

Palm Springs Pool Party Pics!

This past Easter Saturday Dragon celebrated the launch of the new Palm Springs Pool Collection by throwing a Palm Springs themed party at Left Off The Rocks in Torquay. Attended by team, retail partners, industry and media, the event was supported by the awesome guys at Australia's Surfing Life Magazine and Toohey's Extra Dry. Entertainment was provided in bulk by the awesome BAGSvDK duo - keeping everyone glued to the dance floor and partying well into the night. While the full details from the night are still being recalled, without a doubt, there were sore heads aplenty come Easter morning... Check out the rest of the party pics right here!

Owen takes our Waves Mag Contest Winner for a surf!

This past Saturday saw the lucky winner from Dragon's surfing contest in Waves Magazine enjoy his amazing prize - a one-on-one aerial coaching session with Owen Wright. Kicking off with a tasty breakfast at Moby's on the Torquay Esplanade, Alex and Owen then hit up 13th Beach for a surf, dodging the many grommets and fans crowding the beach and waves to catch a glimpse of the World No. 3 in action! More pics available on our Instagram (@dragonsthpac) and Facebook.

Pics from Dragon's Indo Surf Team Party...

A few happy snaps from Dragon's surf team get together at GoKu Restaurant in Kuta... home of the best ribs in Bali! We're guessing these photos are from early on in the night...

Behind the scenes with Owen Wright at Dragon shoot

Check out some of the behind-the-scene shots from our team photoshoot the other day in Ballina, NSW. Owen catches up with Xavier Rudd, and enjoys a few quiet moments in between chatting with fans and shooting for our upcoming sunglass launches dropping later this year!

Jacob Wilcox on fire at first round of WA Junior Surfing Titles!

Congratulations to Anklebiter Jacob Wilcox for winning the U18 Junior Men and U16 Cadet Boys divisions at the Chill Western Australian Junior Surfing Titles over the weekend. The event was held at the notoriously hollow and unforgiving Gas Bay, where fast barrelling waves challenged the bumper field of 90 of WA's best up and coming surfers.

The preliminary rounds of competition on Saturday, whilst affected by cross shore SSE winds were dominated by performances from Jacob Wilcox, and also Dragon's Shaun Green. The new generation of Margaret River showed exactly why they are at forefront of junior surfing in WA with some jaw dropping manoeuvres and innovative surfing which impressed the judges and spectators alike.

Wilcox was elated with the win and commented on the performance of others and his excitement on returning to National Titles.

"It was pretty tricky out there but still fun. I knew that the boys could we going for airs with the wind light onshore, so that's what I went for too."

"I think WA will have a really strong team this year and its always good to surf against the other states so its good to get off to a start here".

Photo: Billy

Day Two of Dragon Surf Trip... as told by Jordy Lawler!

Day 2:

Today is the 6^th of March and we kicked it off with a surf at Palm Beach. It was off shore and 2-3 ft. We were super hungry and raced down to Maccas and got a killer feed. Whilst we were there, we heard that Dbah was pumping so rushed down there and had another surf. It was 10.30 and already had 2 surfs! Everyone was frothing out and we had a wiggle in 1-2ft Dbah. We finally got back to our apartment and chilled out and had something to drink. I bought a skateboard and then hit the surf again. Jacob, Luke and I surfed the sickest little left rip bowl and it was super rippable, we surfed that from 4.30 – 6.30. 30mins after, straight to dinner at Green Mount surf club. We got home and everybody went straight to sleep it was a busy day.

Quote of the day came from our filmer we were discussing marriage... “Were you nervous when you proposed??????" "Nah, I had a couple of beers”.