Gumby Lock is in the News
News of Gumby hits the daily newspapers
Gumby passes the Pritts test with flying colours
Gumby hits the Daily Newspapers
Well the newspapers are starting to catch on about our great little invention. Recently the Manly Daily ran a feature article on Gumby Lock. Within a week a major Sydney daily newspaper also took up the story. The articles created a lot of interest amongst surfers on the Northern beaches of Sydney.
The following is from the Manly Daily, printed on Wednesday October 15th 2003. (You can click on the image for a larger size)
Then ten days later (Saturday October 25th 2003) the Daily Telegraph, a one of the two Sydney daily newspapers, printed this article in their H2O section.
We were chuffed!
The NEW Blue Gumby Lock passes the Pritts test with flying colours
We recently received the following email from a concerned Gumby Lock fan in the USA who wasn't convinced about the strength of the new Blue Gumby Fin Box Lock .....
The first Gumby Fin Box Lock I bought was metal and I loved it so much,
I bought a second one from your US retailer, WetSand.com.The second one I just got is a blue plastic version and I'm a little
worried that it's not as strong as the metal one. It just seems that
if someone wanted to, they could twist the lock and break the new blue
plastic version.
From Rich Pritts, USA.
We replied with the following and sent Rich a sample Fin Box Lock assembly to try out for himself.
Hi there Rich,
Thank you for your enquiry and for "Protecting your Stick" with
a Gumby Lock.
We understand you concern regarding the strength of the new Gumby Lock
but you do not have to worry about the new blue plastic Gumby Lock. We put a lot of effort, time and money in to researching the compounds
for the lock. We worked with the biggest manufacturer of leash plugs
and plastic mouldings in Australia to find the right compound.
It will take a lot to break one of our new locks. We have twisted it
over 90 degrees in testing without breaking.
Our aims in researching the new lock were to eliminate corrosion, maintain
strength, increase the flexibility and reduce its profile.
We would appreciate your address so that we can send you
a spare Fin Box Lock assembly for you to test for yourself. We would
be interested to hear your results if you could take the time to email
us.
I look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Rich Pritts wrote back
Aloha again Mr. Kirby,
A little while back you sent me a spare fin box lock to test its durability.
I was concerned that the blue plastic version would be too easy for a
thief to break when compared to the metal versions you previously sold.
Well my friends and I had a lot of fun testing, twisting, and banging
on the blue plastic and I must say we were impressed. We are convinced
that the surfboard fin box would break before your fin box lock.
Thanks for letting us test your lock.
Rich Pritts, USA.
21st Anniversary of the 2004 Malfunction on the Gold Coast
The Super 8’s Gold Coast Malibu Club has commenced its preparation for the 21st anniversary of Australia’s Number One Longboarding event, ‘The 2004 Malfunction’, and we are inviting you to be apart of it.
Since it’s inauguration in 1983, The Malfunction has attracted national and international interest in the surfing fraternity as one of the longest running surfing events. Over the past twenty years The Malfunction has gained a good reputation as a very competitive and family orientated event, attracting over 250 competitors in over 12 events.
The 2004 Malfunction is set to be bigger and better then in previous years and we need your help to make it possible.
The sponsorship varies from major sponsor to division sponsors, as well as minor sponsors which make the event possible. In return for your support we will seek to promote your company throughout the duration of the competition at various levels of your choice.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2003 Malfunction please contact us on the above numbers and we will send you a general sponsorship guide. Malfunction dates are set for 19 – 22nd February 2004.
More Gumby Lock Retailers
Gumby Lock proudly welcomes the following surf shops to our growing list of Gumby retailers:
Byron Bay Longboards 1-89 Johnson Street Byron Bay 2481 - Dave Kevis Tel: (02) 6685 5244 Fax: (02) 6685 5622
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