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(Huntington Beach, Calif.) October 21, 2008 – Quiksilver is pleased to
announce "Clay Marzo: Just Add Water" is now for sale on
Quiksilver.com, at specialty surf shops, and at the more than 100
Quiksilver retail stores around the United States. "Just Add Water" is
an epic film that dives beneath the surface of one of the most gifted
and creative surfers in the world; 19 year-old Clay Marzo. The film
provides a never-before-seen look at Clay's mind-blowing skills in the
water and the challenges he faces on land as a result of Asperger's
Syndrome.
The DVD costs $29.95 and includes fresh tracks from Cornelius, Pinback,
Chromeo, The Beastie Boys, Sea Wolf, MGMT &The Vines, among others.
A portion of proceeds goes to benefit Surfer's Healing, a Foundation
for Autism.
Like other kids growing up on the island of Maui, Clay lived in the
waves. Clay's pure love of the ocean along with his natural talent
allowed him to excel to new heights, pushing the limits again and
again. A member of Quiksilver's elite Young Guns crew, his
spontaneous, unpredictable and creative style has earned him three NSSA
National surfing titles. His role in "Just Add Water" won him Best
Male Performance at the 2008 SURFER Magazine Poll and Video Awards.
Sometimes a puzzle to those around him, Clay was only recently
diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. The realities of life as an elite
pro surfer - constant travel and media demands - are not easy for Clay,
but he continues bravely taking on these challenges.
Three-time ASP World Champion Andy Irons calls him, "hands down, the
best 19 year-old surfer in the world," while nine-time world champ
Kelly Slater goes even farther saying, "He knows things I don't know
about surfing."
For more information on the film and to view the trailer, visit www.quiksilver.com/justaddwater
About Clay Marzo: Just Add Water
"It feels so much different in the water. I feel like I'm at home." - Clay Marzo
Have you ever loved something to the point that it becomes what you
live for? Meet Clay Marzo, whose passion for surfing is so pure it
defies description. Take a visually stunning and emotionally powerful
journey through his life. See Clay literally come alive in the ocean as
he destroys the waves of Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, France, Spain and
Australia with his wildly creative surfing. You'll also experience
inspiring testimonials about his incredible talent from the most
legendary surfers in the world. The story also showcases an
awareness-raising glimpse into his life and mind as he comes to
understand both the gifts and challenges of living with Asperger's.
About Quiksilver
Quiksilver is committed to providing tools for uncovering, expressing
and expanding your personal style. Our aim is to foster the sense of
individual expression and excitement - the stoke that is the essence of
boardriding*. We're also here to spread the word because the only
thing better than finding stoke is sharing it.
*Boardriding is about timing and style. It's youthful, active, casual,
and free flowing. There is no wrong way to ride a board. The goal is
simply to learn, progress, improve, and give it your own interpretation.
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