If you want jacked feet like these for the rest of your life, go ahead and DON’T buy our sandals at Astrodeck and Christian Fletcher Surf. But if you want the nicest, most comfortable flip-flops you’re feet will ever have the pleasure of knowing and wearing, order our styles at www.astrodeck.com and www.christianfletchersurf.com

This Guy Should Have Worn Astrodeck Or Christian Fletcher Sandals

Haha. Check out this email I just got. People crack me up. Yeah, buddy. I’ll get on that right away.

Hi Christian,

I´m writting you this e-mail because i almost grow seeing your surf moves. Since 1992, ur Videos, everything.

For me ur one of the most influential surfers of all time. The master of aerials, and you forever changed the way i look at waves. Today i take a new approach to wave riding.

Thanks for everything u have done and do for Surffing.

I was trying to buy your T-shirt

OG T-Shirt Black  18,00 Dollars , but i dont have Credit Card here in Portugal, my Country. It is possible to send me the t-shirt by AIR MAIL and i will pay it when i receive the t-Shirt in the POST OFFICE ? Thank U very much for everything. Miguel from Portugal

Herbie Fletcher presented by Brucennial 2010: Miseducation

It’s probably a conservative assumption to say that you probably know a little somethin’ somethin’ about Herbie Fletcher.

Legendary surfer, superior waterman, raging jet skier, surf traction pad mogul, crafty shaper, Wave Warriors film magnate, husband to the fiercely creative and independent Dibi (Hoffman) Fletcher, father to flying alchemists Christian and Nathan Fletcher. Blah, blah, blah, the list goes on. And on and on. Seriously, if it involves innovation, water, and surf, it probably has Herbie’s scent on it. And it would take an extra two days to even slightly dwell on his past involvements with the wakeboarding world, the 1984 U.S. Olympic team, modeling with Versace, and his friendship with Julian Schnabel, Bruce Weber and Ingrid Sischy of Interview Magazine. Just to name a few of Herbie’s list of accomplishments and contacts, mind you. But, no. No, no, no. We’re not going to get into all of that.

Because whether you may have known a lot about all of this or only a little bit of some of this, what most of you probably didn’t acknowledge or realize is that Herbie Fletcher is also a talented and gifted artist. What started as a faint teenage hobby has grown into a gradual and passionate adult persuasion. (More about Herbie and Julian Schnabel and the Blind Girl Surf series artboards in another blog.)

Whether it’s on surfboards or on canvas - whatever type of medium and style - the ever-expressive Herbie splashes it. And let’s not kid ourselves, he always makes a big splash. So much so that now Herbie and his artwork will be featured at the Whitney Museum under the direction and presentation of Vito Schnabel (Julian’s son).

Brucennial 2010: Miseducation will have it’s gala opening on Thursday, February 25th. The event will premiere at 6 PM and is expected to last until 2 AM. Obviously, those New York art types know how to party until the wee hours of the morning. This first night is open to the public and will run until April 4th, 2010.

Herbie is one of a few select artists who will present his lauded pieces up for viewing and purchase. So if you’re in the New York area, take a go at it. And if you see Herbie, say “hi”. We hear it’s going to be snowing big-time while Herb’s in NY; we hope he puts on a little more than just a pair of Astrodeck sandals.

Below is the official press release. Have yourself a gander and then check it out in person.

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PRESS RELEASE FOR BRUCENNIAL 2010: MISEDUCATION

I think the Brucennial is like—in the life of the people—it’s like an anniversary in the life of people. The people, they need moments to celebrate themselves and that’s what a Brucennial is. The Brucennial happens every two years, or really, you know, whenever we feel like it, and it’s a moment of celebration of the history of the people—of the reason why the people exist, of the nature of the people. Again, it’s like a person. If not there would be a flux of time without an interruption and I think that as people, people are live entities and they need to have some moments where they recognize this liveliness of their existence.

- Francesco Bonami

SoHo: The Bruce High Quality Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of The BRUCENNIAL 2010: Miseducation on February 25th at 6pm.

Since its founding, the BRUCENNIAL has evolved into The Bruce High Quality Foundation’s signature public program, as well as the most important survey of contemporary art in the world ever. Following the triumphant successes of BRUCENNIAL08: Doing it Again (Bushwick) and BRUCENNIAL09: Smithumenta (Carol Gardens), BRUCENNIAL2010: Miseducation brings together 420 artists from 911 countries working in 666 discrete disciplines to reclaim education as part of an artist’s ongoing practice beyond the principals of any one institution or experience.

The BRUCENNIAL will be housed at 350 West Broadway. Additionally, BHQFU projects will be on view at RECESS at 41 Grand Street.

The BRUCENNIAL is presented by The Bruce High Quality Foundation in collaboration with Vito Schnabel. 350 West Broadway is provided courtesy of Aby Rosen.

Christian Fletcher Reefers Sandals

First came the t-shirts, now here are the much-awaited sandals.

And, come on, you knew something like this was bound to happen. Been working hard here at the ‘Deck, creating a new sandal line under my revitalized Christian Fletcher brand name. And if I do say so myself, I’m pretty stoked on how these things are looking.

Currently, the Reefers line has three different styles. We’ve got the Master Kush (RM1), the OG Kush (RM2) and the Reefer Madness (RM3). All of these sandals are super soft to the touch. They don’t feel like you’ve slipped your feet into a pair of coarse sandpaper. They are brushed EVA patterns with EVA art straps. The foot bed features leafy patterns (Hey, don’t worry about it. Just tell your mom that the prints are Aloe Vera plants.) that are quick-drying so you won’t have to fret about getting them soaked and walking around with heavy water-logged flip-flops that make you feel like you’re dragging your feet.

These are going for a limited run so we won’t carry much in stock. And it’s perfect timing ’cause Spring Break and Summer are just around the corner. These will look so sick on your feet when you’re doing that keg stand.

And as far as other Christian Fletcher merchandise goes, this is just the mere beginning. We’re bringing back Christian Fletcher surfboards, as well as a whole slew of new thermals, hoodies, belts and some other stuff. So patience, my pretties, patience. All good things will come for those who wait.

But in the meantime, check out the new CF Reefers Sandal line and order yourself a pair or two or three or ten. You can be someone who wears Crocs. Or you can bring out the green-eyed monster and envy from all your friends when you strut your stuff walking around in a pair of CF Reefers.

To order yours now, go back to the home page of www.christianfletchersurf.com and navigate up to where it says SHOP ONLINE. Then do your thang.

Fugly Carrot Top & Rosie O

I think it’s so funny how people will post up a photo of an attractive, good-looking celebrity and act all bummed out about it. Like, “Ugh! I’m told I look like Angelina Jolie but I don’t think so!” Yeah, right. Angelina Jolie, my ass. Most likely, they WISHED they looked like Angelina Jolie but, in reality, probably don’t even look half as good as the baby toe on her left foot.

I just love how people always try to fish for compliments. Haha. Posting up a photo of a hot actress or a model and saying you don’t look anything like them…then why post up that photo if you don’t think you look like them? What’s the point? Oh, I know why. Because then comes the obligatory compliments from friends. Things like, “Oh, no! You look MUCH hotter than her!” or “Yes, you look like her, you’re just as pretty and maybe even prettier!” You sneaky chicks, I know all about your ulterior motives. Like when girls act all grumpy and say stupid shit like, “Why am I so fat?” when they know they’re not. Shut the fuck up. You’re not fat but you sure are annoying and stupid.

Guys are the same way. They fish for compliments and they try not to look so gay but, man, if you go along with that whole doppelganger thing and post up a pic of Vin Diesel or Brad Pitt, that’s super fruity and makes me want to pity you and punch you in the throat at the same time. No offense to the ‘mo’s, mind you.

Truth of the matter is, everyone wants to look good and feel attractive. No doubt about that. But let’s not get delusional and kid ourselves. Most of us are the Carrot Top’s and Rosie O’Donnell’s of the world.

I woke up with these things that look like peach-flavored Nerds Candy on my wang. What’s up with that?
- Gabe Harwell

Dibi: What’s up with not wearing a rubber???

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Hi Dibi, you are great. What do you think is your biggest accomplishment so far?
- Tracy Shanahan

Dibi: Keeping my sense of humor!!!

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Dear Dibi, who was more naughty? Christian, Nathan or Herbie?
- Barb Montgomery

Dibi: Christian, for sure!!!

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Hey Dibi, love the sites. So question. I know you are an artist and someone with a strong creative background. Do you surf? And if you do, which medium do you prefer?
- Brice Aaron

Dibi: No, I don’t surf, my dad (Walter Hoffman) and sister (Joyce Hoffman) were Champions, you might know of them, so of course I tried it when I was young. But I never kept it up…boys and drugs occupied my time, you know. As far as art, whatever medium I’m working with at the time is what I like best. Writing, dancing, shaping artistic surfboards, sculpting rocks, etc. I’m very compulsive and do things to the max.

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Hey Dibi, will you leave Herbie for me?!?
- Shawn Gregory

Dibi: How much money you got?!?

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Dear Dibi, what happened to the brands Think Fast and Standing Island? I always thought Standing Island featured such classy artwork.
- Sal Ortiz

Dibi: Thanks for that. It was too much work for just Herb and I. Silly us thought CF and Nathan were ready to help and work, so we made some decisions on what we could do without going broke and crazy. I still have the original art work from Standing Island that I run across occasionally. And it gives me a good laugh at how crazy Herb and I have been with all our ventures.

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Well this is a very cool idea to have your mom answering questions, Christian. But are there any off topics Dibi will never talk about?
- Steve Metal

Dibi: DUDE, I’m Christian’s mom, what do you think?!?

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This is great! Love hearing the input from CF’s mom! So I have a question for you then Mrs. Fletcher. Having raised surf stars yourself what advice do you have for parents who want their kids to be the next big thing, whether it’s in show biz or surfing?
- Devon Jameson

Dibi: Tell them to get a great education. They’ll spend a lot more time in their life working then doing either of the other things you mentioned.

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When Moses parted the Red Sea, did Christian and Nathan see?
- Gill Isaac Kaufman

Dibi: They were waiting for the tide to change.

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Hey Dibi, should I sell my ex-patriot life here in Hoi-an, (book store, house, motorbike, friends, etc., etc., etc.) and move to the Gili’s or just hang in and make the money? Of course selling the shit would make money as well.
- Randy Slocum

Dibi: Wow, tough question, honey. Friends, job, place to live, what’s the deal in the Gili’s? I need to know more before I throw my two cents in, and you know what that’s worth anyway!

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Dear Dibi, I loved your advice, ‘don’t buy, just rent’ on an earlier post. I’m a 48-year-old mother of two amazing children (19 & 22). I’ve done everything, including return to college, move 600 miles away to find my own identity, pursuing passions, etc…now that my kids have “grown up” and are hell bent on not needing me, I support and understand that. But no matter what I do, I’m still in love with them and can’t seem to get through a whole sentence without mentioning their names. Do you have any suggestions for how to pull out of the “empty nest” syndrome? (Thanks Christian for loaning us your madre.)
- Julie Buteyn

Dibi: Julie, I think you sound like you’re on the right track in establishing your own identity. That “Mom” you’re trying to distance yourself from took years of caring, worry and loving to develop. Give yourself some time and the relationship with the kids will mature into a friendship and that “Mom” will still be called on once in a while, she’s a part of you that you’ll always know of as your best. Sincerely, Dibi