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Lost Reportedly Sues Lady Gaga

by The Editors on March 26, 2025

No, we haven’t talked to Matt Biolos. Nor have we tried. It’s quicker to just post a link to TMZ and call it a day.

Lost International is suing Lady Gaga for trademark infringement for her “Mayhem” album … claiming they own the rights to the term as used in the surf company’s distinctive logo and that Lady Gaga’s use is basically identical. . . In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Lost says they’ve been slapping a stylized version of “Mayhem” on their surfboards and merch for over a decade … and Gaga ripped off the design for her latest album.

Gotta protect what’s yours. Right?

[Editors’ Sidenote: The list of other people and/or brands we did not check in with for this post include the band MayhemMen of Mayhem,  Mayhem Wheels, Mayhem Security, Mayhem Nation, Liquid Mayhem, Musky Mayhem, Mayhem Theater Company, Mayhem Wines, Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms, Heaven Mayhem, and the Farmer’s Insurance Mayhem guy. Oddly, the word itself is beginning to look totally wrong to us.]

[Link: TMZ]

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Quiksilver Women Get New License

by The Editors on February 28, 2025

The Quiksilver women’s USA and Canada license was just picked up by Velocity Brand Group where it will join fellow Authentic zombie brand Lucky Brand Jeans in the company’s garment production machine, according to a story on Just-Style.

Velocity Global Brands, Inc. is a major apparel manufacturer with over 25 factories across Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Lesotho, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Burma. This global presence enhances production capacity and offers a diverse range of expertise; contributing to our ability to consistently deliver high quality products. 

Not that anyone really cares about the brand any longer, but it is crazy how this game is played, isn’t it?

[Link: JustStyle]

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The Bombhole Tours The Capita MotherShip

by The Editors on November 24, 2024

Damn, it seems like only yesterday that Jason Brown was showing me the hand-inked logo for his new snowboard brand. . . but Blue, Gumby, Johan, and the C3 crew really have done an amazing job not only surviving in the snowboard business, but by the looks of their “30,000 boards in the warehouse” flex. . . thriving. Congrats.

[Link: Bombhole Podcast]

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Bob Mighell and The Edge Snowboards Story

by The Editors on August 20, 2024

After graduating from Dartmouth (with an engineering degree) in 1985, Bob Mighell decided that snowboards needed to step up to at least ski level production values. So, he and his roommate launched Edge Snowboards. Here’s a little bit of that back story that many have not heard before.

[Link: Unofficial Networks]

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Shaun White Sells Another House In LA

by The Editors on August 5, 2024

It’s hard to keep up with the houses Shaun White is buying, but the one’s he’s selling are a little easier to track. This one, described as a “mid-century modern. . . stunner” in Los Angeles’ Outpost Estates neighborhood just sold for $3.9 million, according to a story on Realtor.com. This is down considerably from his April asking price of $5 million. What’s a million among friends. . . 

…the light-filled home is lined with glass—from floor to ceiling, from walls to doors. . . The living and dining spaces are open to the kitchen, which features an L-shaped counter, wooden cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. . . Outside, there’s an inviting pool, a fire pit, and seating areas. But it’s the views of the city that truly take the cake.

Click the link for the photos. Someone, obviously got a pretty good deal and it makes us wonder. . . why does Shaun need the money? Is it that coming halfpipe league property? Or is he just having a little fun moving his money around. We ask the questions, but do we care? That is the biggest question of all.

[Link: Realtor.com]

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Jannard Sells Malibu “Home” for $210 Million

by The Editors on June 19, 2024

Jim Jannard, the action sporting genius entrepreneur behind Oakley BMX/motorcycle grips, glasses, and, more recently, Red Digital Cinema has reportedly sold his Malibu, California beach home for $210 million according to a story in the New York Post. This apparently breaks the record for most expensive home sale in California state history: a record formerly held by the Jay-Z/Beyoncé Corporation at $200 million.

This 15,000-square-foot stunner sprawls across 9.5 acres of prime clifftop land, boasting a private 300-foot stretch of ocean near El Pescador State Beach. . . The palatial pad includes eight bedrooms, a staggering 14 bathrooms, a massive courtyard, a gym and two guesthouses. . . Interiors designed by Michael S. Smith — the same guy who revamped the Oval Office at the White House — feature ornate columns, beamed ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling steel and glass windows. . . The backyard includes a lush lawn and a pool with ocean views.

Work hard kids, and all this can be yours.

[Link: New York Post]

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Another Wave Pool In The California Desert

by The Editors on June 7, 2024

Ground has been broken on the Coachella Valley’s next wave pool, according to a story on Blooloop.

Wavegarden, a leading manufacturer of artificial wave-generating systems, is celebrating the start of construction for DSRT Surf at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, California. . . The DSRT Surf resort will be anchored by a Wavegarden Cove surf park spanning 5.5 acres and is expected to open to visitors in early summer 2026. This will be the second and largest Wavegarden Cove in the US.

Ok. Cool. Might have to try this one. . . if we’re not too old when it’s finally finished.

[Link: Blooloop]

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Burton Cuts Employees In Spring Clean

by The Editors on May 20, 2024

On Tuesday May 14, 2024 Burton Snowboard’s CEO John Lacy reportedly sent an email to the employed faithful explaining that because of the “current challenging market,” and some “strong competition,” and “climate change,” oh, and finally “flat participation in snowboarding,” that some heads were going to roll, according to a story on Burlington, Vermont’s NBC 5’s website.

But it’s only a “small percentage” of current employees. So whatever. Hard business, hard choices. For not one additional detail, please click the link below.

[Link: My NBC 5]

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Ode To The Tampa Skateboarding Scene

by The Editors on May 16, 2024

The Tampa Bay Times checks in on the Tampa skateboarding scene from Ryan Clements’ dream driveway to Brian Schaefer’s the SPoT with all the heads, shops, skaters, and manus in between, thanks to some clever reporting by Paul Guzzo.

Tampa Bay is a global hub for the skateboarding industry. It’s where the modern skateboard was designed, where a historic skatepark is located, where a major skateboard competition is held every year.

Click the link and remind yourself that regardless of the current times, Florida still has a few good things going for it.

[Link: Tampa Bay Times]

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Slater Selling Rental Home For $20 Million

by The Editors on April 8, 2024

Kelly Slater has a rental property that he would like you to consider buying. Not really a surf-out-front house, but on the water and not too shabby. The only problem? He wants $20 million for it, according to My San Antonio.

Built in 2001, the retreatlike residence is on just over a half-acre. There are ocean views throughout, with soaring ceilings and equally high glass doors. . . There are six bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across a main home and two guesthouses. Organic influences are also apparent: Wood factors prominently throughout the design in several living and sitting areas. . .An infinity pool and a hot tub are surrounded by mature tropical landscaping, and the beach is just behind the house. . . The listing calls the pad “an exclusive showcase of nature’s splendor, and every moment spent in the gardens feels like an escape to a personal retreat.”

Slater apparently purchased the home in 2017 for $7.8 million. $12 million profit for seven years of not doing much doesn’t sound so bad. Way to let your money work for you, Kelly! Click the link for all the details.

[Link: Realtor.com]

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