EX-23.1 CONSENT OF JAMES E. SLAYTON, CPA James E. Slayton, CPA 3867 WEST MARKET STREET SUITE 208 AKRON, OHIO 44333 July 26, 2000 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The firm of James E. Slayton, Certified Public Accountant consents to the inclusion of my report of December 31, 1999, on the Financial Statements of Freedom Surf, Inc., from January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1999, in any filings that are necessary now or in the future to be filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. PROFESSIONALLY, /S/ James E. Slayton, CPA - -------------------------