The ASP world tour is currently swinging through South Africa with the WQS 6* Mr. Price Pro at New Pier in Durban before heading to the WCT in J-Bay next week. Jordy Smith (pictured) is in his hometown and felt comfortable in his heat yesterday in Mr. Price's round of 96, easily winning to advance to the round of 48. Hot of winning the last event on the QS tour, Kekoa Bacalso, also won his heat to advance into the round of 48 as well. Check back for progress reports on the event and to all the Americans out there, have a great 4th and don't blow yourselves up!

The NSSA National Banquet was last night awarding the finalists from the 2-week long event. The Nationals is by far the most prestigious American amateur event and could be argued for the world. DVS riders posted strong showings this year with the standout performance being put in by Granger Larsen (top photo). This was Granger's last year competing in Nationals before moving onto the WQS tour. Granger made 3 finals, winning the Explorer Juniors & Men's and coming 2nd in the Open Men's. Ezekiel Lau (middle photo) placed 2nd in Explorer Boys and Coco Ho (bottom photo) placed 2nd in High School Women. Congrats to all who made and competed in this years Nationals and especially to the DVS team who put in a strong showing.

Big week for DVS surfers on Fuel's Daily Habit this week, read below and be sure to tune in and watch each episode.
Dylan Graves – Monday 6.23.08
Today's guest is making waves for his effortless style and endless upsets in Pro events – pro surfer Dylan Graves is here. Plus, we're pleased to present the great throwback soulful sound of musical guest The Black Angels. Also, correspondent Jordan Morris takes it on the chin for the team at the press tour for the new Will Ferrell produced film, "The Foot Fist Way". Dylan Graves sponsors include: DVS, Electric, Quiksilver, Channel Islands, Nixon and Creatures of Leisure.
Jordy Smith – Tuesday 6.24.08
Today, one of the most talked about new names on the WCT, South African ripper and O'Neill team rider Jordy Smith is here. Also, Jordan Morris goes to Cabo, Mexico to pitch his own product line at the SIMA Awards. Plus, Pat Parnell goes to Malibu to catch up with man, myth, legend and now clothing designer, Laird Hamilton. Jordy Smith's sponsors include: DVS, O’Neill, Al Merrick, JS and Vestal.
Coco Ho – Friday 6.27.08
Today, Sunset Beach native and Volcom ripper Coco Ho is claiming it here on the Habit. Also, the Vans Warped Tour has just kicked off and we’'ve got tour creator Kevin Lyman stopping by to tell us what’s up for year 14. Plus, prepare yourself for an eardrum roasting performance from Warped Tour band, The Briggs. Coco Ho's sponsors include: DVS, Dragon, Volcom and Warriors Wetsuits.

Hope everyone out there enjoyed International Surfing Day yesterday, got some waves and enjoyed the beach. Gabe Kling, Micah Byrne & I took part in a beach clean up in Huntington Beach and man was it dirty. We then jumped down to Laguna for a surf before heading down to Encinitas to watch the premiere of Taylor Steele's new movie Stranger Than Fiction. DVS riders Dean Morrison and Jordy Smith had solid parts in the film with some big crazy airs and carves. Be sure to check it out when you get a chance!

This Friday, June 20th is the first day of summer and International Surfing Day (ISD). DVS is sponsoring the day along with Surfing Magazine, Surfrider Foundation and others. Be surf to check out Click Here! the ISD website, get all the info and come join us at your local beach. On Saturday DVS is also a part of the Kewalo's Beach Clean Up. If you are on the south shore of Oahu then come by and help out!

Kekoa Bacalso powered his way through a stacked field to win the WQS 6*Prime Srilankan Airlines Pro yesterday off Pasta Point in the Madlives. Bacalso has been treading water on the WQS since he won the 2006 World Junior Championship, got his big breakthrough with his 1st major WQS win! Surf was about as good as it gets for a contest with 4-5ft. reeling lefts. Bacalso pockets $15,000 and 3000 points for his win and rockets up to #5 on the QS ratings.