Killer Dana Board Society

At age 19, Alana Blanchard is known as one of the most talented female surfers hailing from Kauai.In 2007 Alana dominated the Pipeline Championship in Hawaii and got 1st place! Now she’s on tour for the first time with the ASP Women’s World Tour!

Alana sports a natural upbeat year round summer vibe that she gets from growing up in Hawaii. If you’re interested in getting her look, check out this gear:

Check out the O’Neill Flower Child Tank, and Hurley’s Boyfriend YC Denim short for a laid back island style look.

Be Happy!

-Kacee

Killer Dana team rider, Luke Davis has one of the cleanest styles of any grom out there. That must be why Surfline.com has recognized him, along with his crew of fellow rippers as the next breed to come out of the shralping hot bed that is San Clemente. These kids are for real. Check it. The Next Breed.

Have a little taste of what’s being played in the office this week.

With all the hype surrounding Jordy Smith’s best rodeo flip ever, another air has gone semi un-noticed. Eric Geiselman is one of the best aerialists out there and recently stomped one of the cleanest kerrupt flips I have ever seen. Granted, both airs are completely insane, but it seems there may be some pro’s and con’s to each one. While Jordy’s rodeo may be argued to be a more difficult maneuver to pull off so clean, Eric’s Kerrupt flip was about as smooth as a surf maneuver can get, let alone an air. No matter which one is considered to be better, I bow down to both of them.

Even though this pro photoshop job of Eric’s sequence is cool, you have to go here to see the video of Eric’s Air. Trust me, it’s worth the effort.

Employee picks are rad because you’re able to get the 411 on all the coolest items that they feel are worth taking a look at. Every week I’m gonna give you an inside peek on what our guys love.

(Mike & Lauren) trust these guys, they know their product and they know what they want

Mike’s favorite item in the store this week is the JS Jordy Model, 6′1 Surfboard: “I like that the board’s clean, and has a flatter rocker. It just feels good under my arm and looks fun! That’s about it.” Yeaaa Mike, thankx! Hopefully you’ll get employee of the month and you’ll get that board for freeeee!

Lauren’s favorite item in the store this week (which she is wearing) is the Love Our Seas tee from Billabong: “I love that the t-shirt supports our seas, and brings environmental awareness to everyone. I also love how the shirt has a casual fit, and rolled cuffed sleeves, its a really cute shirt… That’s why I bought it!” Awesome Lauren, thankx! With some of the profits from that shirt going to the Surfrider Foundation, I think I’ll join you and buy myself one of those T’s as well.

Next week we’ll check out what the San Clemente shop has to say!

-Kacee

Koa Smith’s national title in 2008 must have ignited a spark in older sibling Alex for 2009. Alex saw action in two of the biggest finals of the event this year, Explorer Mens and Open Mens. Although he continued his aerial assault in both finals, his impressive surfing fell short to a largely in form Kolohe Andino in the Open Mens final and Kiron Jabour in Explorer Mens. Both Kolohe and Kiroun were multiple title winners in 09. Alex has proven he is one of the top young surfers in the country and everyone here at KD is stoked on his success.

Alex Reversing. Photo: Neste

Whether you’re a fan of Ashley Tisdale (Disney star) or not, you can now get her look for the summer and cruz around in style. The look she’s flauntin is your typical sunny summer days look: some cop sunnies, bright colored-bold-stripes top, denim shorts, and a large tote bag.

O’Neill Hurrican Top (left), O’Neill Delight Tank (right)

Roxy Malibu Short (left), O’Neill Ablza Short (right)

Check it son.
-Kacee

In honor of our beloved Michael Jackson, we have decided to play M.J. jams in the warehouse for 50 days straight. RIP Michael, RIP.

 Lucky Magazine, which is a dominating go-to women’s magazine for style and shopping trends, featured Killer Dana as “…one of the ultimate retailers with the biggest and best selections of way-affordable stuff..” in their July 2009 issue!

Lucky was nice enough to provide its readers with a guide to the coolest stuff online that is reasonably priced, and simply amazing! Their 100 under $100 article talked about Killer Dana’s stellar bikinis, vast selection of sundresses, and our earth friendly canvas slip-ons.

Anyway, just wanted to share the exciting news with everyone!

Happy Shopping,

-Kacee

Creature made the world a better place for all of us when they came out with the concept of the Brewkiller. After much anticipation, Killer Dana has finally received its first batch of Brewkillers. This handy device allows you to crack that yellowtop wherever your skateboard can take you…..and more.

Hurry up and get your hands on one, because every single employee here is trying to get one for themselves. In fact, I have a twelver stashed away in my office, just in case the opportunity comes my way where I can crack one with a Brewkiller.

Of course the boys in Santa Cruz know how to put these things to use, check out how a Derby Que goes down. If you don’t know what that is, don’t ask, just watch and live vicariously through some Westside antics.