"Fuelled by first-hand memories of an event, which exceeded all expectations, a diverse crowd took to the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel, Long Beach, for the official Quiksilver Pro, New York after party. While renowned New York rapper/DJ Q-Tip supplied the sounds, the comp-stoked crowd let loose."

Editor Luke Kennedy


Above Pics: by Luke Kennedy

Guest DJ Q-tip from NY's ‘A Tribe Called Quest’ – what a treat.

Luke Kennedy, editor of Tracks, and Luke Watson of Quiksilver took up some hula-hooping after a few swigs.

A girl was losing herself petting the rooftop pool water.

Tracks’ photographer Matt Clark and James Theobald enjoyed everything Quiksilver's done for NY surfing.

Some of the faces behind everything that helped make the Quiksilver pro happen (including ex-pat Aussie surfer Adam Dufner, far right).

Mike D from the NY's Beastie Boys DJ'ed for a bit too.

Mark Healey is known for charging big waves, swimming with sharks and playing the foo l