BING SURF SHOP: Coffee with Matt & Mick
Thanks to all who came out last Saturday to talk about our favorite topic, surfboards. Matt Calvani and Mick Rodgers were on hand to give insight on board design and a few stoked customers placed some custom orders to get ready for summer. We’re happy to say that Mick was able to sell enough TCSS clothing to make sure he’s well fed while in Australia. We’re proud to have Mick down in Noosa representing us at the Noosa Festival Competition, March 9-15, 2014. Visit http://www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com for more info.
If you missed this shop event don’t fret, we’re gonna be holding a lot more. Check back here for upcoming events and follow us on Instagram @bingsurfboards and @bingsurfshop so you’re always in the know.
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Interview with Mario Ordoñez-Calderón of 'Un Mar De Colores'
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Rest In Peace: Greg 'Da Bull' Noll
We met in 1949 hanging on the rail of the Manhattan Beach pier watching Velzy and the older guys surfing planks and paddle boards on the waves below. That was our introduction to surfing, and the surfer life, that consumed us both for the next seventy plus years. Even though we were competitors in the surfboard business we’ve always remained close friends and best buddies. Rest In Peace Greg, you’ll be missed. - Bing Copeland