Several of the ASP’s top 44 were spotted tearing Lower Trestles to pieces on Wednesday the 9th in preparation for the Hurley Pro which will be held from 9/13 through 9/19.  Click this photo of anon optics team member, Damien Hobgood for the rest of the slideshow on Transworld Surf.  Talk about rippable waves!

Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) has proposed the “Personal Health Investment Today Act of 2009″.  If passed, this might mean your next surfboard (and other toys like snowboards) could be tax deductible.  I can see it now…husbands across the world.  ”Honey, about that new board i wanted…”  I know I am!

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