by The Editors on June 6, 2008
The Maloof Money Cup continues to get coverage thanks to the family’s high-rolling ways and the $500,000 in prize money. Now they’re just flaunting the parade of professional stunt jockey’s who all say the Money Cup (scheduled for July 11-13, 2008) is the best thing to ever happen to skateboarding.
Among those joining Dyrdek in the street competition will be Paul Rodriguez, Jake Duncombe and Ryan Sheckler. . . . Vert skaters entered include Shaun “The Flying Tomato” White, the Olympic snowboarding gold medalist and X Games star; Bob Burnquist, who two years ago rode a skateboard into the Grand Canyon and then parachuted the rest of the way down; Australian Jake Brown, who became an instant celebrity last summer after he survived a 40-foot fall at the X Games that was so jarring it knocked his sneakers off; Andy Macdonald; and Bucky Lasek. . . . The prizes are big, too — $100,000 for first place in street, $75,000 for first place in vert and $25,000 for women’s first place. Another $240,000 will be distributed among the first-20th finishers in street and first-10th in vert.
It’s hard to argue with all this money, but it’s even more difficult to ignore the fact that taking free money can get extremely expensive.
[Link: International Herald Tribune]
by The Editors on June 5, 2008
As anyone who has read Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay knows; all super heros must have a diminutive, effeminate sidekick. Now, thanks to T-Mobile Tony Hawk has his own limited edition Sidekick phone.
The T-Mobile Sidekick LX Tony Hawk Edition will be the first Sidekick to ship with video record, play and share. It also includes other enhancements such as a more personalized Web browsing experience, stereo Bluetooth support, easier downloads and more options for theme and background personalization.
Though sadly, Sidekicks do not sync with Apple computers.
[Link: Skateboarding.com]
by The Editors on June 2, 2008
Bethany Hamilton, the pro surfer whose arm was bitten off by a shark, has done nothing but work since her accident. She’s a motivational speaker, author, surfer, and all of this has kept her family extremely busy according to a story in the Honolulu Advertiser.
Her father, Tom Hamilton, who still works as a waiter at a Princeville resort restaurant, and Noah share management duties such as booking flights to surf tournaments. Her other brother Tim, a videographer who specializes in bodyboarding footage, shoots surfing video of his sister, while Noah takes her still photos.
Bethany is no doubt an inspiration to all of us.
[Link: Honolulu Advertiser]
by The Editors on May 21, 2008
Kelly Slater will be featured in a new 3D IMAX film from The Stephen Low Corporation and Quiksilver. Titled, The Ultimate Wave” features a tried and true format for certain:
Ultimate Wave is directed by award-winning giant-screen filmmaker Stephen Low and features eight-time world champion Kelly Slater at the helm of a surf expedition, exploring the globe to find and ride the ultimate wave. An accomplished athlete, surf explorer and devout student of the natural world Slater’s fascination and engagement with the ocean will provide audiences with a remarkable portal into the world of the wave.
Looks like this may make hunting down an IMAX theater worthwhile. The film is set to launch in the fall of 2009.
by The Editors on May 5, 2008
According to Radar Online the Bam sex tape that was reported by The New York Post’s Page Six does not exist and we are relieved.
In what’s likely more indicative of a legal threat and a slow news day than a dedication to accuracy, Page Six admits today that an alleged sex tape featuring the fiancée of Gregg “Opie” Hughes (of radio’s Opie and Anthony) and MTV’s Bam Margera does not, in fact, exist. Steppin’ Out magazine’s Chaunce Hayden is assigned the blame for providing the Post with bogus info.
Phew!
[Link: Radar Online]
by The Editors on April 23, 2008
After seeing all the things that Bam has no problem sharing with the world via his Jackass escapades, him having sex would probably be one of the least offensive things we’ve seen. But that’s exactly what is reportedly on it’s way via a pay-per-view website.
The TV star – who has previously been romantically linked to Jessica Simpson – is allegedly shown in the tape performing sex acts with blonde Lindsay Hughes, the fiancee of New York radio host Gregg ‘Opie’ Hughes.
U.S. magazine Steppin’ Out reports the tape has been obtained by a former employee of Gregg Hughes, who is now considering taking legal action in a bid to stop the film being published on the Internet. . . . The publication’s Chaunce Hayden tells New York gossip column PageSix, “They’re doing the nasty – and I mean nasty. Hughes is taking legal action to prevent its distribution.
[Link: New York Post]
by The Editors on April 14, 2008
by The Editors on April 9, 2008
According to LiveNews.com.au Koby Abberton has been asking his girlfriend Tahyna Tozzi to marry him repeatedly, but the girl keeps saying no.
“I ask her to marry me every single day, but she keeps saying no,” he said. . . For her part, Tozzi tells News Limited Abberton was far from the ruffian his reputation suggested. . . . “I’m not saying Koby is an innocent angel – because I know he can be a boy – but to me he’s just a teddy bear,” she said. . . . Abberton is due to face court next month after being charged with assault in a recent Hawaiian bar brawl.
What could possibly be stopping her?
[Link: LiveNews.com.au]
by The Editors on March 18, 2008
Australian newspaper the Geelong Advertiser has run a story today claiming that Kelly Slater decided to surf in the Rip Curl event because of comments from the newspaper’s readers.
Readers and local surfers – including big wave champion Tony Ray – appeared in a video stating why they felt Slater should compete. . . . The message got through, according to the 36-year-old American, who said he changed his mind after watching the video on the internet.
While we’re sure he changed his mind post video viewing, we’re going to guess that there was a lot more going on than pressure from the locals. . . you know, like another title? And, more media incentive money, and the chance to jack with the rest of the ASP top 44.
[Link: Geelong Advertiser]
by The Editors on March 16, 2008
Goldcoast.com.au has the full rundown of surfing’s version of the royal wedding on the Goldie March 15, 2008, as APS World Champion Mick Fanning married Karissa Dalton.
Despite the lavish setting for the wedding, Ms Osborne said the outdoor ceremony and reception which ran until midnight with a swing band were kept low key to reflect the couple’s down-to-earth nature. “It was just people who were of longstanding support to Mick and Karissa who were at the wedding,”she said. Ms Osborne said the bride looked particularly stunning in her white, designer wedding dress.
So far no photos from any of the surf mags. Maybe the special deal the Fannings made with “a women’s magazine also meant no other media were allowed in for the the ceremony.”
[Link: Goldcoast.com.au photo from The Age]
