On Saturday, May 12, 2012 the Vans Skatepark at the Block at Orange is hosing the 8th Annual Pro-Tec Pool Party. Forty-five pros and masters will be competing for $113,000 in cash in the historic Combi Bowl and we all can watch it live online in full HD video. Webcast begins May 12 at 2 PM. Click here to watch it. Kind of reminds us we haven’t been for a while. . .
[Link: Vans Pool Party]
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Aaron Salta, a musician from Geelong, Australia, who is trying to skateboard 2,000 km to “raise awareness about depression,” got a ticket today (April 17, 2012), according to a story in the Herald Sun.
Mr Salta, 30, [was] less than 200km north of his destination of Adelaide. . . [when a] a South Australian motorcycle police officer . . . fined him $108 for riding a “toy” on a road that has a speed limit greater than 50km/h.
We have to admit, Salta does look like he’s just begging for police harassment, doesn’t he?
[Link: Herald Sun]
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Billabong has officially closed on the sale of controlling interest in Nixon to Trilantic Capital Partners, according to a story in The Australian.
The company said it needed the cash from the sale to clean up its balance sheet, and halve its debt from $525.6m to about $250m. . . Billabong’s largest shareholder, Perennial Investment Partners, criticised the company for selling one of its best-performing assets, while another private equity group, TPG Capital, made a $765m takeover offer for the company on the condition that it not sell the Nixon stake.
All that and they still have $250 million in debt to go. Hmm, wonder how much Billabong could get for Dakine?
[Link: The Australian]
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Andrew Reynolds through the Desillusion Magazine lens.
This is Andrew is a thoughtful portrait of one of the most intriguing personalities skateboarding has seen. In some unprecedented interview footage Reynolds shares what inspires him and made him change his lifestyle, his love for skateboarding and deep loyalty to his friends.
And that’s why they call him the Boss. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
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A little Small Black music to get you through your Tuesday Morning. You’re welcome.
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The original Z-Flex Animal series has been credited as the being the first skateboards with what we now know of as graphics. Now in celebration of 35 year in skateboarding Z-Flex is releasing the 2012 Animal series.
The Original team of Jimmy “The Rat” Plumer, George “Gator” Wilson, and Dennis “Polar Bear” Agnew will be featured along with second generation “animals,” Marcello “The Bear” Vercelli, Jim “The Dog” Davey and Eric “Froggy” Anderson. . . Measuring 9.75” x 32”, each complete will feature 7ply 100% Canadian Hard Rock Maple, fully dipped graphics and shredded die cut grip. Each of the six models will come with 6 ¼” powder coated Z-Flex trucks complemented by 90A Z-Pro Wheels and Abec7 Z-Speed bearings.
The series arrives at select retailer world wide today (April 17, 2012). For more info click the link or follow the jump for the video. [click to continue…]
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All we can say about Brad Domke’s big wave skimming is: what?
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The Richards at the US Government have finally removed the restriction from the Nixon.com domain and handed it over to the proper Encinitas, California based watch designers. And now, they’ve put the domain to good use with an entirely new online presence.
Whether you are a first time visitor, a returning customer, or a die-hard fan of the brand the new website increases engagement upon every visit. Expanded product photography and video, real-time team and event updates and enhanced customer service are a few of the many upgrades reflected on Nixon.com. The newly revamped Nixon.com was also the recent recipient of a “Site of the day” award from Design Licks.
Click it and see.
[Link: Nixon]
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Los Angeles skater Oscar Loreto was born with no left foot and only one finger, but that hasn’t stopped him from skateboarding well as proved by this clip from SBC Skateboard. For more on Oscar or the Adaptive Action Sports organization, click the link.
[Link: Adaptive Action Sports]
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