Reigning ASP European Junior Champion, Marc Lacomare from Hossegor, France, resigned with the DC Surf Team this week at the DC flagship store in Hossegor, France. The 5-year deal continues Lacomare’s existing two-year relationship with DC as he joins pros Bruce Irons, Dane Reynolds, and Ry Craike and amateurs Dillon Perillo, Garrett Parkes, Jayke Sharpe and Jack Robinson on the exclusive global team.
Lacomare, a multiple French junior champion, is the first rider in the history of the DC Surf program to represent the brand’s apparel in addition to footwear.
A mainstay on the European and junior contest circuits for the last few years, the 19-year-old clinched his maiden ASP European Pro Junior title only a few days ago in the Canaries. Other notable competition highlights include third place at the World Junior Championships in Narrabeen (January 2009), runner-up at the inaugural Oakley Global Challenge in Bali (October 2008), two victories at Pro Junior events in 2009 (Hossegor and Estoril), and ISA European Junior Champion 2008.
About resigning and being added to the apparel program, Lacomare said, “I've been with DC for two years now and have a really good relationship with everyone in the Company. I love the brand and it was a natural step to stay with DC and continue to help promote not only the footwear, but also the apparel collection. DC is giving me the chance to make a name for myself in the US and worldwide. I’m also stoked to work with DC on videos and other projects.”
Looking forward, Lacomare has one year (2010) on the Pro Junior circuit left, but will concentrate more on the big leagues. “I already did a couple of World Qualifying Series (WQS) contests this year to work on my seeding for 2010. I will hit the WQS full time next year, but my eyes are also firmly fixed on the World Junior Champs in Narrabeen and the Oakley Global Challenge.”
On September 22nd, 2009 he will compete in the Quik Pro trials for a spot in the main event, and on October 7th he’ll compete in the Oakley Global Challenge in Bali.
For more information on Lacomare, check out dcshoes.com/surf.
