by The Editors on November 6, 2013
Z-Flex Skateboards is bringing back their original fiberglass boards. To celebrate the launch the Z-Flex Vintage Premium Series they had Jon Holland shoot and edit a two-part documentary series diving into the history of the legendary, iconographic skateboards.
The two part mini-documentary series is a reflection of the beginning of skateboarding told through the eyes of the legends that pioneered what we know as skateboarding today. Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Duane Peters, Marty Grimes and Jimmy Plumer (to name a few) join moderator for the day- Steve Olsen to reminisce on a time period and a story so many have tried to tell. Reflecting on style, spots, products, and the radical nature of the Z-Flex team, the two part series takes you back in time and retells the popular story of growing up and skating Dog Town from the guys who lived it.
The limited and numbered edition boards will come in a “collectors display box” with a Z-Flex bandana and commemorative booklet. If you want one better get on the program only 300 of each will be produced. For the official word from Z-Flex follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 5, 2013
Spy announced its 10th consecutive quarter of year or year growth when it release financials for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. Q3 sales were up 3 percent over 2012 and sales during the last nine months were up 8 percent. to $29.1 million.
“We are very happy to have achieved our 10th consecutive quarter of year over year growth of SPY® brand products, with strong SPY® brand year to date sales growth of 8% in 2013 over of the same period in 2012, and year to date sales in 2013 were 19% higher than the same period in 2011,” said Michael Marckx, President and CEO. “In addition to the expanding Happy Lens™ Collection, we are pleased with the year to date growth of our Rx and goggle product lines that grew by 110% and 13%, respectively, in 2013 compared to 2012. The growth of these product lines helps diversify our revenue portfolio while expanding our SPY® brand. We achieved our third consecutive quarter of operating profit and had positive cash flow from operations. We believe our solid year to date results position us well for the fourth quarter of 2013 and into 2014.”
Spy is still moving in the right direction, yet still have a ways to go. For the official word from Spy, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 5, 2013
You probably don’t need a new snowboard this season (who really does?) But if you’re going to buy one, it’s best to buy one from a real snowboarding company. Take Venture Snowboards for instance. Their boards are made in the heart of the mountains by snowboarders, not by starving factory workers in China. And that’s probably a good thing.
by The Editors on November 5, 2013
Ted Borland gets rail-o-rific in his part from Think Thank’s Mind The Video Man. Almost makes us want to get cold and frosty. For more on Mr. Borland, follow the jumpus. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
Liam Gallagher’s film Search For A Cool Place is now up for complete and full viewing. All 25 minutes of it. Here’s how he describes it:
Search For A Cool Place is an exploration of snowboarding, mind-expansion, adrenaline freaks, the trips they take and where they’ve ended up. . . Featuring: Mark Landvik, Wyatt Stasinos, Cory Stasinos, Nick Russell, Forrest Burki, Ryland Bell, Shaun McKay, Lucas Debari, Kael Martin, Alex Yoder, Blake Paul, Nick Dirks, Jake Olson Elm, Harry Kearny, Luke Thorington, Brendan Keenan, Jason Robinson, Ralph Backstrom and many more…
You didn’t want to get any work done this morning anyway, right?
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
Still remembering Buttons. Here’s an edit from 2007 in which Buttons Kaluhiokalani lays out some of his past problems straight up and reminds everyone to take it one day at a time. Buttons uploaded videos to his Hot Buttons Youtube Channel for nearly two years before stopping in 2008.
[Link: Hot Buttons]
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
Burton has teamed up with the Disney owned Marvel Entertainment for a new “high-tech, youth outerwear jacket and pant” which features an all-over print staring The Avengers’ Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Hawkeye.
The perfect choice for Avengers fans, Burton’s new Marvel Jacket and Pant doesn’t just look superhuman – it plays the part with performance that’s upgraded in every respect. Loaded with more tech than Iron Man’s armor, the new Marvel Jacket boasts many of Burton’s high-end outerwear technologies, including DRYRIDE weatherproofing and strategically placed Thermacore™ insulation for super-powered warmth and waterproofing. Aspiring Avengers will also love the jacket’s hidden face mask, removable waist gaiter and extra waterproof welded seams.
The kids they do love them some super heroes. It’s a fact. For the official word from Burton, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
It goes a little something like this:
Ethan Morgan, Mario Kaeppeli and Flo Corzelius, three unemployed snowboarders trying’ to make it from rags to riches and Russian bitches by risking their health to get nasty stitches. That’s what they do. . . There are a few other homeboys in there, too: Peter Koenig, Mario Wanger, Tom Klocker, Simon Pircher, Raffael Kossmann and Daniel Diedrich.
And yeah, it is time to snowboard.
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
In its continuing battle to throw off ballast, Billabong has finally sold Canadian action mall retailer West 49 to Candian mall fashion retailer YM, Inc. for approximately $10 million, according to a story on Reuters. These are the same stores that Billabong paid $93 million for in August of 2010.
Both companies have also entered into a two-year supply agreement while Billabong will retain its six eponymous stores and two Element stores in Canada. . . “The sale of West 49 is part of our broader strategy of simplifying our business and focusing on the core of what we do best, which is building strong global brands,” Neil Fiske, CEO of Billabong said in a statement.
Yeah, that and turning $93 million into $10 million in three years. Billabong had been trying to off load West since May 2013.
[Link: Reuters]
by The Editors on November 4, 2013
The HD World Junior Championships in Florianopolis, Brazil last were were a nice reminder at just how young Gabriel Medina is. After watching him dominate some of the most experienced surfers on the ASP World Tour for the past two seasons it was good to see him out in the water with kids his own age. Now, the 19-year-old can add a world title to his resume (probably not his last).
Medina would go on to dominate the final day of competition, posting the highest scores of each round, eventually peaking in the Final. The Brazilian goofy-footer would own the Final from start to finish, amassing the event’s highest single-wave score of a near-perfect 9.97 out of 10 for a massive backside air followed with a flurry of turns. Medina’s efforts would be combined with another excellent ride, securing a 18.26 out of 20 heat total and the coveted ASP World Junior Title. . . “This feels really good,” Medina said. “I’m so happy to win this event and I’ve never had a World Title in the juniors. That was a great Final against Ramzi (Boukhiam). He’s a good friend of mine and he was surfing good all week. I just tried to do my thing in the Final, airs, turns, and I got two good scores. I’m going to prepare for Hawaii now and hopefully I can finish the year strong.”
On the women’s side New Zealand’s Ella Williams, 18, took the title over Kauai’s Tatiana Weston-Webb.
Ella Williams, who entered the event as a last-minute alternate, quietly navigated her way to the Final, besting recent ASP Women’s WCT Qualifier Johanne Defay (FRA), 19, before topping Weston-Webb for the win. The Kiwi battled hard in the Final and would lock in to two left-handers in the back half of the match-up to secure the victory. . . “This is like a dream,” Williams said. “I’ve worked really hard to get here and for it to pay off was amazing. I was pretty lucky to get in to the competition and anything was just a bonus for me. This is really just amazing! Getting in to the top round of the QS events is such a fantastic help for myself and I hope to do well and progress next year.”
For the official word from the ASP follow the jump.
Ella Williams (NZL), 18, your 2013 Women’s ASP World Junior Champion. Credit: ASP/SMORIGO [click to continue…]
