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Not In Black & White

Monday, September 10th, 2012

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Riley Blakeway’s new surf film, “Chromatic”, which features Nathan Fletcher and Chippa Wilson.

http://www.surfline.com/surflinetv/primetime/behind-the-scenes-chromatic_76050

"Chromatic" starring Nathan Fletcher & Chippa Wilson

The Son Of The Son Also Rises

Friday, September 7th, 2012

Greyson Fletcher is disgusting. Disgustingly rad, that is! Astrodeck’s very own Astroboy has been on a wild tear lately. After getting some nice coverage in Thrasher and Bliss magazines, as well as being featured in the new Lance Mountain-based Banana Board video promotion, Greyson hit the contest circuit with some really great results. Not only did he place 7th at the Malmo Ultra Bowl in Sweden, but he also got 6th at the Converse Coastal Carnage that took place during the U.S. Open in Huntington Beach. Oh, and did we mention that Grey skated with Tony Hawk who has dubbed him as having the best frontside ollie in the biz? Way to go, Grey!

Click on the links below to see some recent GF footage.  (And don’t forget to follow Greyson_Fletcher on Instagram!)

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/trash/55-with-greyson-fletcher/

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/trash/banana-board/

http://videos.theskateboardmag.com/#!/media/62084/channel/recent/malmo-ultrabowl-2012-finals

Double up! Greyson during the Converse Coastal Carnage in Huntington Beach. (ArtoFoto)

Double up! Greyson during the Converse Coastal Carnage in Huntington Beach. (ArtoFoto)

Greyson skating on a Banana Board at Tony Hawk's place. (Photo by Tony Hawk)

Greyson skating on a Banana Board at Tony Hawk's place. (Photo by Tony Hawk)

Greyson Going Bananas!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

Check out Greyson skating a Banana Board. With a little introduction by Lance Mountain.

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/articles/trash/banana-board/

Greyson Fletcher cruising on a Banana Board.

Greyson Fletcher cruising on a Banana Board.

Greyson Kills It (Again).

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Check out this vid clip of Greyson on Thrasher Mag’s home page. Greyson qualified yesterday and will be in the Pro-Tec Pool Party contest this weekend at the Vans Skatepark. The kid’s got style for miles.

Go out and support him!

http://www.thrashermagazine.com/component/option,com_hwdvideoshare/Itemid,90/lang,en/task,viewvideo/video_id,1607/

Nathan’s Night (AKA The Billabong XXL Awards)

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Well, by now you’ve all heard that Nathan killed it during the Billabong XXL Awards. The event took place at the Grove in Anaheim this past May 4th, and all eyes were on shy, unassuming Nathan.

Nathan was nominated for three categories: “Ride of the Year”,  ”Men’s Performance” and “Monster Tube Champion”, and true to Nathan’s fashion, when Dave Grohl and his fellow bandmates (of Chevy Metal fame) announced the “Monster Tube Champion” as none other than Nathan Fletcher, homeboy was nowhere to be found.

Heads were turning, eyes straining, the attending spectators both hooting and whispering in hushed tones; everyone wondering where the (unofficial) Surfer of the Year was. For a second there, we at Astrodeck even thought that maybe Nathan ducked out of the whole scene and just decided to go back home to hang with his dogs Mr. Buzz and Boopers. Sometimes it seems like surfing death-defying beastly waves comes easier for Nate rather than being publically acknowledged by his friends, peers and fans.

As Chevy Metal heckled Nathan for missing out on receiving the award - funny and awkward - and Herbie got up on stage as a last-ditch effort to buy some time (”Where are you, Nathan?”), the audience erupted into cheers as Nathan finally made his way through the congratulatory crowd and all their pats on the back.

Up on deck, in front of the masses, as he hugged his proud pops, Nathan was at a loss for words, but still in his typical humble mode as he rattled off his genuine gratefulness to those who mattered.

And thus kicked-off the Billabong XXL Awards…

A big round of applause to everyone who was nominated and to everyone who won. And, of course, we’re especially proud of Nathan. Way to go, Nate!!!

SONY XPERIA “RIDE OF THE YEAR”

WINNER: NATHAN FLETCHER/$50,000 (San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA) at Teahupoo, Tahiti on August 27, 2011. Video by Simon Saffigna/$5,000)

SECOND PLACE: RYAN HIPWOOD/$5,000 (Gold Coast, Australia) at Cloudbreak, Fiji on July 12, 2011.

THIRD PLACE: GREG LONG/$1,500 (San Clemente, CA, USA) at Puerto Escondido, Mexico on May 19, 2011.

FOURTH PLACE: JEFF ROWLEY/$1,500 (Torquay, Victoria, Australia) at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii on January 30, 2012.

FIFTH PLACE: GARRETT MCNAMARA/$1,500 (Haleiwa, Hawaii, USA) at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal on November 1, 2011.

Billabong XXL 2012: The start of the night.

Billabong XXL 2012: The start of the night.

Sunny Garcia

Sunny Garcia

Makua Rothman and Mickey Nielsen

Makua Rothman and Mickey Nielsen

Nathan on the big screen.

Nathan on the big screen.

Chevy Metal (or Foo Fighters. Kinda.)

Chevy Metal (or Foo Fighters. Kinda.)

Greg "Da Bull" Noll and a couple of Playboy Playmates.

Greg "Da Bull" Noll and a couple of Playboy Playmates.

The always charming Greg Long.

The always charming Greg Long.

Not sure who the lady is. But that's Tony Hawk. As if you didn't know.

Not sure who the lady is. But that's Tony Hawk... as if you didn't know.

Bruce Irons, Keala Kennelly, and Christian Fletcher

Bruce Irons, Keala Kennelly, and Christian Fletcher

And the winner is...

And the winner is...

All these guys had a spectacular year!

All these guys had a spectacular year!

Father and son: A proud moment.

Father and son: A proud moment.

Timing Is Everything

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Timing is everything, and If you happen to be in the Encinitas area of San Diego, you just might come across this new Nixon billboard featuring our very own Nathan Fletcher.

Nathan Fletcher for Nixon Watches (Photo Courtesy of Nixon_Now Instagram)

Nathan Fletcher for Nixon Watches (Photo Courtesy of Nixon_Now Instagram)

He’s Like The Engergizer Bunny: He Just Keeps Going And Going…

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
Nathan Fletcher keeps going and going and...

Nathan Fletcher keeps going and going and...

Doesn’t look like the Nathan spotlight is going to fade any time soon. From international to national to local coverage, and even buzz around the water cooler, Nathan’s been the talk out of everyone’s mouth.

So why should Men’s Health be excluded?

The following is a link to a recent interview Nathan did with the mag. Read and enjoy.

http://news.menshealth.com/reach-new-heights/2012/01/04/?cm_mmc=Twitter-_-MensHealth-_-Content-MHNews-_-BiggestWaveEver

Heavy Is As Heavy Does

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Last night at the Surfer Poll Awards - among an elite list of nominees that included Bruce Irons, Mark Healey, Dean Morrison, and Laurie Towner - Nathan beat the competition to win the prestigious “Heavy Water” Award.

We are so proud of you, Nathan. And we love you, too.

View the link to watch the nominated clips and Nathan’s acceptance speech.

http://www.surfermag.com/2011surferpoll/heavywater-nathanfletcher

(G)Narly Nathan

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

So by now everyone’s seen all the grotesquely epic waves that Teahupo’o produced this last weekend of August. I mean, for the average person such as yourself and I, even going out there on a boat would be some kind of kamikaze suicide mission… Never mind getting towed-in and trying to surf that unflinching rogue.

But when has Nathan ever been considered average? Nathan is (g)narly by nature. As a Fletcher should be.

We’re stoked to see that Nathan, once again, pretty much stole the show. There have been massive amounts of attention and coverage going his way, with some even claiming that Nathan’s wave at Teahupo’o might very well be the biggest ever ridden out there. ESPN is calling it the “wave of the year”.

And who are we to argue with such a declaration?

http://espn.go.com/action/surfing/story/_/id/6903518/teahupoo-pumps-epic-tow-day

Nathan trying to tame the monster. August 27, 2011/Teahupo'o, Tahiti. Photo: Joli

Nathan trying to tame the beast. 08-27-11/Teahupo'o. Photo: Joli

“I was there with Bruce… Or Bruce was there with me.”

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Nathan stopped by for quick little interview with the people over at SME Live.

Click (or cut/paste) the link to see what it’s about:

http://smelive.com/News/Article/Nathan-Fletcher

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