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Surf Expo 09 Orange Count Convention Center Orlando, FL

Work hard each day networking your product, attending appointments for the store to view products, and then at 4pm getting down with everyone in sight with cold beer and cocktails makes for one tired crew after the 3 day event, but it was definitley worth it. Load in is crazy; fork lifts all going off, everyone in their space installing their display. Hearing an occassional wall fall was pretty funny. We were super blessed to be placed in a spot we referred to as "Soul Center". Everyone else was hooked together in rows. Our booths were all free standing without neighbors. To our right, Bill Stewart and across from us, Dan Taylor, and to the left, Ben Aipa with the builders display case in the middle. With the bulk of the industry concentrating on materials right now, we had the R.P.Q, which is all about new design. Enjoy the pictorial!!


Above left: the first board you saw as you entered the builder's area


Left: Souhthshore crew rocked the entire 3 days. Above right: Danielle and Alana


Left:the 2 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Doyles Above right: MDC Obama Boogie was a hit!


Left:Mike with Dale Velzy's ride. Above right: Volcom love at the Volcom party shack


MDC booth rats Alex and his buddy. They loved the Shiner Bock we brought. Above right: Jalufka corner at the MDC Exhibit. That boy gets good shots. We were complimented bigtime on the pics. Thanks, G and Steele!!


Alana helps James from Stewart break down. above right: Alana with Stewart freight, while Dan Taylor and Don look on. So many shapers loading out product. Surf Tech loaded in 100 and loaded out 92. Is it a sign of the times for surfshop owners? Or, is it a sign of the times that today it is really all about the CUSTOM SURFBOARD? Having to ship eveything back really broke some guys. We drove, so we had no worries. That's how we ended up with Dan's stock. We just couldn't sit there and let Dan stress on it, so we offered to bring it to Texas for him. He is stoked and his product is top knotch. They look hot in the racks at the shop.
MDC Now Building Custom Stand Up Paddle Boards

Yes, the blanks are ordered from US Blanks and we are currently taking custom orders for SUP's. Our prices are very reasonable so if you have been wanting to get into this killer sport, but the prices made you shy away, you now have a choice!! Our board will also come with the best paddles around inlcuded in the price and custom fit for you height!!
MDC SLATED TO DEBUT THE ROCKER PROPELLED QUAD AT SURF EXPO, JAN 14-17,2009 ORLANDO FLA

We will be featuring the R.P.Q. in the new product display case at Surf Expo along with a great selection of all our boards at the MDC booth #897 right next to the builders display case accross from the sushi bar in the main isle. Surf Expo will be held at Orange County Convention Center with over 2,400 exhibitors from around the world in swimwear, resort wear, surf and skate. If you're planning on attending as a buyer feel free to stop by and check it out!! MDC WILL BE OPEN DURING REGULAR HOURS ALL WEEK NEXT WEEK.
LATEST R.P.Q Design Rocket Propelled Twinnie

For those who are quad shy, we've developed the R.P. Twinfin. Swallow tail, rocket channel fish.

The RPQ Campaign Continues

Our new ad in ESM just came out. This is the first of a series of ads we'll be running on the east coast as we prepare for our debut at Surf Expo 09 in Orlando, Fl. Work on the exhibit booth has begun and our top riders will be there along with us to promote all things MDC! If you will be attending Surf Expo Jan 14-17, stop by and say hello!! Stop by and pick up a copy of ESM while they last. Woo-Hoo!

R.P.Q. Off To San Clemente

The latest person to the R.P.Q. roster is none other than Surf Shot Photo Editor Jon Steele. Here is a shot before it goes into the box and off to San Clemente. This is a 5.9 high performance RPQ. Off to destinations unknown.

Let There Be Rocket

The owners at Line Up were so stoked witht he R.P.Q., the owner ordererd one and they featured the design in the reccommended CONSUME section. We were very honored to be the only builder featured in this section of the mag. Drop by the shop and pick one up free of charge. The first block should be here by the end of the week. Here is a sneak peak at the cover, the ad and the editorial. Be on the lookout for MDC R.P.Q.'s to be hitting ESM. We'll be carrying ESM as well. Thanks to everyone who worked on this project especially the artists: Jimmy Forsythe and G Scott Imaging!!

Above: Line Up editorial, left Justin Jalufka featured in the new RPQ ad.
Sponsored Rider Kyle Ferris Invited To Train in Cali with US Team by Coach Joey Buran

Two time Pipeline Master winner and new US Team Coach Joey Buran invited Kyle to come out and train with the US Team during an intensive training camp held the week of Sept 29, 2008. They had a team house at 54th St in Newport and based out of there surfing Hungtington, La Jolla, Oceanside, and catching EPIC Newport. We can't wait to see what he learned out there applied to the first contest coming up at the CC Open next weekend at Bob Hall Pier. Here is a shot of US Team Coach Joey Buran, Kyle Ferris along with fellow TGSA Grom Vincents Scroggs who was also invited. Feeling the need to get a good relationship going with a shaper, Vincent came in and ordered a board immediatley after the trip.


Above left:MDC Rider Kyle Ferris, 2 time Pipeline Master US Coach Joey Buran, TGSA Grom Vincent Scroggs on a water break at the US Team house. Above right: Coaches Joey Buran and Sean Mattison working with Kyle Ferris, Kalohe Andino, Parker Coffin, Taylor Clark and Kanoa Igarashi. Most of you already know these names, in case you don't you will, this is the future. photos: Frank Ferris
MDC Builds Boards For Executive Surf Club

Next time you are in the Surf Club, check out the MDC/Executive Board tables built especially for Brad and the gang downtown. This was alot of fun and we hope that people enjoy knocking back a cold one while leaning onto a nice rail for years to come. Just don't ask us to cut them in half.

TGSA AND VOLCOM SCRAMBLE TO RESET UPCOMING 08/09 SEASON

TGSA board members are busy revising the schedule due to the displacement of our N District members. We're considering consolidating the schedule and going with all opens. For all the latest info go to http://www.surftgsa.org/
MDC and John Olvey team Up For Surfrider

The latest John Olvey Art board to be processed at MDC. This board is a salute to Port Isabel and could not have come at a better time. This board will be auctioned off by the SPI Surfrider chapter. MDC and John Olvey will be attending the mixer in SPI in the fall.
MDC BLASTS OFF AT TONY HAWK'S BOOM BOOM HUCK JAM
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Above left: Justin signs over 150 posters in about 2 hours. The line went accross the entire pavillion. Above right: STOKED grom!!


Morgan Faulkner downs the last bit of Frank's illegal contraband choice: watermelon. Jacob Miller MDC winner of the Tony Hawk meet and greet. He's AMPED!!
Johnny from Wind and Wave "I swear I do not have any frisbees!!!"
THE MUCH ANTICIPATED RPQ MAKES IT'S DEBUT AT TGSA TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SOUTH PADRE MAY 25/26 2008

The performance of the RPQ did not dissapoint RPQ sponsored riders Justin Jalufka and Zach May, who were throwing out HUGE plumes, frontside reverses,boosting nice airs etc. Surf was chest high and clean. Here are the MDC results:

Justin Jalufka: 1st in Mens, 2nd in Air

Zach May: 1st in Masters, Overall Point Winner of the Year, 3rd in Open LB, Overall Point Winner of the Year in Open LB, 4th in Air

Robby Jones: 2nd in Masters, 2nd in open LB

Kyle Ferris: 1st in Groms, 1st in Boys, 2nd in Junior LB, Overall Point Winner of the Year in Air

Ralph De Pena: 2nd in Legends

Nathan Stolley: 1st in Micro Groms, 1st in Mini Groms

Alana Greenwood: 3rd in Mini Girls

Heather Hanson: 1st in Mini Girls, Overall Point Winner of the Year Mini Girls

OUTSTANDING!!
MDC PICKS UP GROM TALENT NATHAN STOLLEY

If you are a true local here, you will recognize the name "Stolley". This family has been producing true watermen for 3 generations now. Some live on Maui, some here, whatever, they all rip and Nathan is no exception. He took first at the S District 2 and 2nd at the CC Open. Watershots coming soon.
SPONSORED MDC RIDER KYLE FERRIS TAKES THE EXPRESSION SESSION LAST WEEKEND SPI

Watch out for this up and coming ripper. The 13 yr old took out the Men's division to take the title at the 9th Memorial Expression Session hosted by Scott Gangel in South Padre. Too cool! Look for Kyle to stand out at TSSC this year.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MIKE DOYLE CUSTOM SURFBOARDS LONGBOARD PRO, $4000 IN CASH AND PRIZES MAY 17,2008 PACKERY CHANNEL

Registration is now open for this very cool event. Three divisions: Men's Pro, Women's Pro, Juniors. Hurry and register only 20 slots for men's, 20 slots for juniors, 16 slots for women. Go to tgsa.org to register. Winners in Men's and Women's will receive cash as well as a custom MDC longboard. Juniors will also receive cash as well as prizes. This event is brought to you by MDC, TGSA, Naismith Engineering, First Community Bank of Texas, Tortuga Dunes, The Marshall Company, Dakine, Cobian, Ten Over, Anarchy, and Mongrel Blanks.
New From Mike Doyle Custom Surfboards: Introducing The Rocket Propelled Quad

We have been working on this new design line for some time now in conjunction with Flatstalker creator Roy Sanders. Nextcame months of R&D in the water in various conditions. The R.P.Q.’s performance exceeded all expectations. The coolest thing we discovered is that the R.P.Q. is not limited on design. Fish, longboard, shortie, whatever; the R.P.Q. is all about enhancement. We are so committed to the design of the R.P.Q., we invested in and have filed for pantent and trademark protection. The TM is filed already, patent pending. So just what is the R.P.Q.? This particular design features a double barrel deep channel through the quads. These channels produce incredible bursts of speed and insane tail lift for airs. MDC will now be offering all things Rocket Propelled Quad. Stop by and check them out. The longboard R.P.Q. is insane! Be looking for the R.P.Q. in the design forum in Surfer Mag. You can also check our website at mikdoylecustomsurfboards.com. Click on the RocketPropelledQuad link for more.
CHECK OUT THE NEW BIKINIS JUST IN CLICK ON SickSurfReport to check more styles. You can mix sized and get a free pair of matching slaps while supplies last!!
Sponsored rider Kyle Ferris picks up his new beauty. Kyle is ranked 2nd in Groms, 3rd in Boys, 2nd in Jr Longboard, and 3rd in Air. needless to say, he stays pretty busy at contests.


Heather and Hailey Hanson's new Girls Taking Over sticks.

Okay, we're not always serious at MDC, we mostly have fun throughout the long day, believe me. Here's the latest happy customer. Ralph De Pena and I have been friends for 32 years and he as STOKED with his new board as we were to make him another JD eliminator!! Yeah, bradda!! Also featured in the background is our mascot Ringo the Dingo. He is head of security and in charge of all lunch leftovers at MDC. If you try to backdoor, you will be "greeted" by Ringo who is always on high alert. Backdoor at your own risk, especially if we eat vegetarian that day.

Here are just some of the Christmas boards we did this year. Others can be seen by clicking on Surfboards and choosing a board type or by clicking on the SickSurfReport


Congratulations to MDC Riders at Galveston Open

Congratulations to our guys and girls who ripped and dominated this weekend in several divisions:

Zack May: 1st in Masters, 1st in Open Longboard

Austin Caldwell: 3rd in Open Longboard, 3 in Men's

Jordan Isbell: 1st in Women Shortboard

Brittany Tupaj: 1st in Women's Longboard, 2 in Women's Shortboard

Kyle Ferris: 1st in Jr Longboard, 3rd in Groms, 3rd in Boys, 3rd in Air. Amazing work for a Grom to place in Air!!!

Alana Greenwood: 4th in Mini Girls
Bueno Bueno! MDC Builds Board For Taco Bueno Location

When the folks at Taco Bueno were shopping around for something to give their new location a "local" touch, a surfboard came to mind. Once they got it cleared with the head taco, they called us and we got on it. Stop by and check it out at 5630 Saratoga Blvd.
MDC Riders Shine on Dean Storm Swell, 2 Shots land on Surfline Website


Sponsored riders Justin Jalufka and Morgan Faulkner both landed on the pages of Surfline with solid shots of Dean. PHOTOS AND MAJOR "CONGRATS!" GO OUT TO G. SCOTT!!

Check out the new batwing quad. Works great in the surf and for kitesurfing.
TGSA Getting Ready To Fire Up

TGSA board directors are working hard right now preparing for the upcoming season of competitve surfing along the Gulf Coast. First order of events will be the 3rd Annual Grom Round Ups: 4 total, 2 per district. South District Grom Roundups are Aug 25- South Padre Island Tex and Sept 22-Port Aransas. These events are free to groms 13 and under. 36 slots are availble per event. Register by contacting info@tgsa.org.

First South District Contest is slated for Oct. 6/7 in South Padre Island Texas. Isal Blanca Park. This is one of the coolest contests of the year. Smaller, since it is a district and a beautiful time of year to be in Padre. Fun continues afterwards with a trip to Dorado's Baja Bar and Grill


left pic above: Justin Jalufka winning TSSC right pic above from left: Julie Doyle, Danielle Dodson and friends Photos: G Scott
Jen Optics Sunglasses Just Came In

Cool shades that slide on like butter. Italian frames, stainless steele 5 barrell hinges, and they are still affordable. For the hype-minded, their ambassadors currently aboard are names like Josh Sleigh, and new addition Dan Malloy.


Ah, The Return of the Quadfin

We are having a great time with the interest in the Quadfin lately. Super loose and fun, perfect for here and travel
MDC Riders Slayed it at TSSC in S Padre

Congratulations to OurGuys who killed it at State.
Justin Jalufka: 1st place and overall points winner of the year in Men's. Photo by G Scott

Trey Camp: 1st place and overall points winner of the year in Jr. Men's

Jordan Isbell: 1st place and overall points winner for the year in Jr Women's

Alana Greenwood: 1st place and overall points winner for the year in Mini- Girls

Rob Jones: 1 place in Open Longboard, 2nd in Masters
Men's Baggies just arrived from West Surfing and Cult Industries
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We are very excited to be branching out into clothing and both of these lines really impressed us on the quality level. Nice touches like plastic pouches on the baggies and crocheted banding on some styles of bikinis.
Sponsored Rider Justin Thompson Competes in the HSF in Kauai

MDC sponsored rider Justin Thompson has been doing some HSF contests lately on Kauai and impressed the photographers at the 2 events. Good job representing MDC!!!


Justin at event 4 Kealia Beach Break and Justin at event 2 at Pinetrees
New TGSA Rankings Are Released!

The new TGSA rankings are finally out and our MDC sponsored riders are looking good among the ranks:

Alana Greenwood: 2st Mini Girls

Kyle Ferris: 2nd Groms

Trey Camp: 1nd JR Men

Jordan Isbell: 1st JR Women

Justin Jalufka: 1st Men

Jordan Isbell: 1st Women

Brittany Tupaj: 2nd Women

Zach May: 1st in open Longboard, 2nd in Masters

Molly Ware is stoked to have her new board, a trip to Ticla, and to hang out with Nicole Dodson who is home visiting from Hawaii for Christmas. Life is good!
New Alva Decks In

Why do we deal directly with Alva Skates? Tony doesn't believe in mass production and neither do we. Mass production is a real bummer to the surf industry. It did wonders for the spinach industry. Plus, dealing with Alva Skates is NEVER boring. There are only 10 new decks in stock, so come by and check them out.
Tony Alva Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

We'd like to congratulate Tony on his first year at the Fairfax store. We were really honored to recieve an invitation to this event. Due to the opening of our new location we were unable to attend. He is also celebrating his new shoe coming out by Van's. Everbody said the shop wouldn't make it, hence the chosen artwork for the invitation. Don't ever tell him he can't do something...
Sponsored Rider Morgan Faulkner Advances at Excel Pro/2006 Sunset Beach, HA

Sponsored rider Morgan Faulkner made it through round 2 today at the Excel Pro 2006 at Sunset Beach, Hawaii. In Round 1, one of his best scoring waves made the highlight loop. In Round 2 he landed a nice floater and pulled an air. The wind was on it and it it was pretty rough but by Round 3 it had glassed off and the sets were inconsistent. He had a tough heat with:

IZUKI TANAKA JPN

IAN WALSH HAW

GABRIEL VILLARAN PER

MORGAN FAULKNER HAW

Ian Walsh won this event last year and Tanaka was on. Morgan still managed to stay deeper than the pack, and took 3rd beating out Peruvian Villaran. He placed 33 out of 132 Pro's and won $700. This should bump him up well in rankings on the WQS. WAY TO GO MORGAN!!!