Volusia Country Florida, the shark bite capital of the world, logged two more bites this weekend as two surfers felt the teeth at New Smyrna’s Inlet, according to My Fox Orlando.
One surfer was bitten in the hand by a shark while he was paddling out south of the Inlet. The second shark bite was also a surfer who was bitten on his left thigh. . . Both men were taken to Bert Fish hospital for stitches to close up those bite wounds, lifeguards say were caused by sharks.
Lifeguards reportedly flew the purple flag, which in Florida “indications hazardous marine life.” We never knew.
Billabong may not have been able to bring a monster swell to Teahupoo this year for the Billabong Pro, but they’re apparently doing their best to bring quality surfing to Apple’s iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad with the release this fall of the game Billabong Surf Trip.
Billabong Surf Trip [is] an arcade-simulation surfing game for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Set throughout the world’s best surfing destinations, the game features Billabong A-Team Professional Surfers including Andy Irons, Taj Burrows, Joel Parkinson and Tiago Pires sharing helpful tips on how to shred and barrel through waves for maximum performance. . . The adrenaline rush of paddling out and executing over 20 trick combinations including snaps and cut backs, along with catching air and maneuvering through ground swells and tube waves will really excite gamers seeking fast-paced fun at their fingertips
We haven’t played it yet, but we’re looking forward to slaying some waves as AI. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
Japanese snow pipe superstar Kazuhiro Kokubo has joined Corey Duffel, Chris Pastra, and Steve Caballero on the Armourdillo team.
Kazu, who hails from Hokkaido, Japan, brings his unique personality and his one-of-a-kind riding style to the world, and we will make sure that more and more people have a chance to see both. . . Kazu has been filming, winning contests and riding hard all year, and the results speak for themselves. At twenty-one years old, the accomplishments are piling up.
Yeah, we’ve been on a bit of an accessories trip lately. But accessories are important. Follow the jump for the rest. [click to continue…]
As you well know we hate reading stories like this one from The Herald-Mail:
An 8-year-old boy was in critical condition Wednesday night at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., after a skateboard accident at 440 N. Prospect St. earlier in the day, according to a Hagerstown Police Department spokesman. . . The accident occurred at about 5:45 p.m., when three juveniles were hanging onto a Jeep while riding skateboards, Sgt. Chad Woodring said late Wednesday. . . The 8-year-old boy lost his balance, and it is believed he was struck by the Jeep, Woodring said.
We also flinch every time we see pros towing into stuff while skateboarding in movies like Emerica’s Stay Gold and Nike Skateboarding’s Debacle. Sure, skateboarding is dangerous, but still . . .
The Everett-based youth apparel retailer, in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, said “the lawsuit is similar to numerous lawsuits filed against retailers and others with operations in California. Although the company believes that the allegations in the lawsuit lack merit, it has agreed to a mediator’s proposal to settle the claims in the lawsuit to avoid significant legal fees, other expenses and management time that would have to be devoted to protracted litigation.”
It’s so nice when companies realize that it’s cheaper to pay their employees than to pay lawyers. Guess that’s what lawsuits are for.
For those who just love smoking a bowl on that first chair ride each morning, rocking huge dirt-head beanies, and cruising down the slopes in an Irie state of mind Burton has just the board: the Whammy Bar Marley.
Key features of the new Whammy Bar Marley board include a simulated wood-grain topsheet layered with a series of classic photos from Bob Marley’s family archives. The images reflect his love for family, music and life. In addition, the base of the board features a powerful graphic showcasing the traditional Lion of Judah integrated with the colors of the Rasta flag and Burton branding. . . “It was a natural fit to work with Burton on the Bob Marley snowboard collection,” says Rohan Marley. “Like my father, they are pioneers in their field and celebrate life’s endless possibilities.”
How’s that for a reach? It’s nice that the family can continue to live off the legend. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
There was a lot of talk about the big cuts coming to the ASP Elite Tour come the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo. The former Top 48 was getting cut to 32 and everyone seemed very worried about it. Now that it has happened everyone realizes that it really wasn’t that big a deal and just the people we would have bet on to get cut were cut. Here is the list:
Drew Courtney (AUS), 31 Neco Padaratz (BRA), 34 Tanner Gudauskas (USA), 22 Mick Campbell (AUS), 34 Kieren Perrow (AUS), 33 Tom Whitaker (AUS), 30 Kekoa Bacalso (HAW), 25 Blake Thornton (AUS), 25 Dean Morrison (AUS), 29 Jay Thompson (AUS), 28 Nate Yeomans (USA), 29 Ben Dunn (AUS), 24 Marco Polo (BRA), 29
Exactly. What was good to see was that one of the Gudauskas (Patrick the rodeo flipper, pictured above) is still elite. His parents must be at least half happy. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
Not that we’ve been pondering our sock drawer lately, but Klen Laundry just let us know that they are rolling out their their second collection of bamboo-based socks. Yeah, bamboo.
Staying in line with the KLeN principles of utilizing eco friendly materials and giving back to the planet, all of the new socks are OEKO-Tex certified to insure their clean qualities. The company also practices environmental stewardship through its membership to 1% For the Planet as well as a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation in which a tree is planted for every t-shirt sold.
