Amp'd Mobile to Broadcast Association of Surfing Professionals Body Glove Surfbout on April 29th; Amp'd Also Set to Exclusively Offer Surfing Loving Subscribers WaveWatch.

LOS ANGELES -- This Saturday, April 29th, Amp'd Mobile, the first fully integrated mobile entertainment company, will simulcast to its subscribers -- a first ever in the U.S. -- the semi-finals and finals of the four-star Body Glove Surfbout Presented by Adio Footwear. This World Qualifying Series (WQS) contest will be held at Lower Trestles in San Clemente, California. Amp'd will also mobilecast the finals of the Grade 2 Oakley Pro Junior that same day, which features 32 of the top American and International surfers under the age of 20.

"The Body Glove Surfbout has seen many historic surfing performances in its 13-year history," said Aaron Quick, Amp'd Executive Producer of Sports Programming. "But this year we're excited that wireless history is being made on the beach at Trestles, in another of Amp'd Mobile's industry firsts."

Last year, David Weare (ZAF) took the Surfbout title in perfect conditions. This year, 2001 World Champion CJ Hobgood (FL) and his twin brother Damien are scheduled to compete with Rob Machado (CA), Taylor Knox (CA), Tim Curran (CA) and Pat O'Connell (CA). San Clemente heroes, Shane Beschen, Chris Ward, the Gudauskas brothers plus other local and international rising stars will be on-hand to try and claim the $75,000 prize purse.

"Amp'd Mobile's commitment to the Body Glove Surfbout presented by Adio has been absolutely amazing," said Don Meek, president of the Action Sports Group. "To have this event available live to subscribers on their handsets anywhere in the U.S. is a real step on the road to our digital future. We're stoked to have Amp'd as a partner."

Amp'd is also announcing the introduction of a mobile version of http://wavewatch.com, now available only on Amp'd Mobile phones. The mobile version of WaveWatch offers surfers and ocean enthusiasts easy access to 19 live wave cameras positioned at major surf breaks in the U.S. and Hawaii, daily updated worldwide surf forecasts, tide charts, water temperatures, all made possible via Amp'd's wireless high-speed data network. Amp'd Mobile will be demonstrating WaveWatch at the events this coming Friday and Saturday.

"I'm always on the go," said Sunny Garcia, former WCT World Champion and six time Vans Triple Crown Champion. "So it's pretty cool that I can see live video from surf spots wherever I'm at right on my Amp'd phone."

About ASG 

Reaching more than two million enthusiasts, PRIMEDIA's Action Sports Group (ASG) is the dominant force in the action sports and adventure sports arenas. In addition to publishing leading lifestyle publications such as Surfer, Surfing, SG, Snowboarder, Skateboarder, Bike, Powder and Canoe & Kayak, PRIMEDIA ASG delivers a cutting-edge network of online properties, events and television programming.

About Body Glove

Founded in 1953, Body Glove is a leading, worldwide action sports brand specializing in wetsuits, swimwear, clothing, footwear, accessories and technology accessories. Its contributions to action sports include the Body Glove Surfbout (4 Star WQS event), and continued support of the NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Championships. The company sponsors one of the most respected surf and wakeboard teams in the industry with such powerhouse names as pro-surfers CJ Hobgood, Bruce Irons, Conan Hayes and Holly Beck and wakeboarders Darin Shapiro and Phillip Soven. Through Reef Check, Heal the Bay, SIMA's environmental fund, and the Surfrider Foundation, Body Glove works to preserve the purity of the waters it loves. Body Glove products are sold in the U.S. by a network of independent retailers. Body Glove is also sold in approximately 50 countries internationally through distributors, sales agents and licensees.

About The ASP

The ASP is the Association of Surfing Professionals. It is the foremost governing body in professional surfing, and boasts the sanctioning of six professional surfing circuits including: the WCT, the WQS, the WLT, the WJC, the WMC and Specialty Events. The ASP has been dedicated to showcasing the world's best surfing talent in a variety of progressive formats and challenging locations since 1976. Our organization is divided into seven different regions: Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Hawaii, North America, and South America. These regions manage all their respective domestic affairs under the guidance of ASP International which is located on the Gold Coast of Australia. ASP North America is committed to the progression of surfing and is dedicated to continuing excellent relationships with its athletes, the media and event sponsors. For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com or www.aspnorthamerica.org.

About Amp'd Mobile

Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth, young professionals and early adopters, and the only 3G carrier in the U.S. specifically targeting that demographic. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the "mobile graduate" and third-generation (3G) technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp'd Mobile is offered nationwide and more information can be found at www.ampd.com.