by The Editors on January 14, 2014
We haven’t had the best of luck creating anything worth watching with a GoPro, however, we know that the GoPro camera has done more to shape the way we all see action sports than any single invention in the history of man. Period. Yes, it’s that big of a deal. Now, GoPro has won an Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Natas, natas, natas . . .) in a category they basically created: Inexpensive Small Rugged HD Camcorders. For the rest of the story, watch the edit.
by The Editors on January 14, 2014
Tonight (January 14, 2014), the world famous La Paloma Theatre in beautiful downtown Encinitas, California will host the kickoff of those surfing musician’s Switchfoot’s Fading West album, film, and 47-city US tour. Good luck getting in on that one. Here’s what they’re saying about the album:
A departure from the fuzzy, blistering guitars and bold rock sound of Vice Verses, Fading West takes the classic Switchfoot style and infuses a vast array of cultural influences collected during their 2012 World Tour that can be heard within the rhythms and sonic tapestry of the new record. With daring synth lines, inventive guitars and anthemic harmonies, this collection of songs is bigger and more powerful than anything the band has released to date. Rooted in the same hopeful message and quick turn of phrase that fans have come to love, Fading West is a renewed expression of change, hope and discovering your place in the world.
If you know someone, and you live in Southern California maybe you can get in, otherwise, follow the jump for the official word from Switchfoot. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on January 13, 2014
Having nearly been run down by a moose one time at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, we’re quite certain we would never chase one down a run, but Charlie Rush and his friend followed one down a run at Whitefish, Montana and now they’re being charged with a $225 fine for ” harassing wild animals.”
by The Editors on January 13, 2014
The things Chas Guldermond will do for some Bear Naked Granola, huh? It is, however, nice to see people promoting some proper food.
[Update: This video won’t play until January 17, 2014 because the Bear Naked marketing people have planned it that way and someone screwed up. If you still care on Friday, check back.]
by The Editors on January 10, 2014
Sexy 80s & 90s eyewear is making a strong comeback. Don’t think it’s not. We know. We walked the Agenda Show aisles. Smith Optics did it better than anyone back in the day, and now they’re bringing it back exactly as it was done before with their new Smith Archive Collection.
[Link: Smith Optics]
by The Editors on January 9, 2014
The designers behind the Onewheel Kickstarter project began with the hope of building a hoverboard. What they ended up with is an electric one-wheeled skateboard. We’d like to think it looks a little better than a Segway, but we’re not sure. If you like the idea, there are 17 days left to fund this project. They hope to raise $100,000 and they’re getting pretty close.
[Link: Onewheel via Engadget]
by The Editors on January 9, 2014
Sixty years ago Dave McCoy got a permit to operate a ski area on Mammoth Mountain. Now, the 98-year-old icon tells a bit of the founding story. This edit is all skiing, but for Dave, we’ll run it anyway.
by The Editors on January 8, 2014
Volcom has produced a collab shoe with street artist Skullphone. Only 400 pairs are being made. They cost $85 and are available at select retailers and in Volcom’s online store. If you’re into Skullphone you’ll probably like these.
by The Editors on January 6, 2014
Here’s what Bjorn Leines was up to last season. And here’s what Rome has to say about it:
Long before the word “boss” started getting tossed around everyday, Bjorn defined it. He still does. Such an amazing snowboarder, he is always down to strap in, whether it is AK lines, Minnesota streets, or nearly melted out Colorado couloirs.
by The Editors on January 2, 2014
In business, barriers to entry are a good thing for well financed companies. Anything that can make it difficult for competitors is great. The same goes with Olympic snowboarding. Shaun White (with the help of GoPro) can spend a hundred grand to build and staff his own halfpipe, inflate an airbag, and spend a week just to add another 180 to his big trick rotation. That’s a pretty big wall to slam down in front of his competitors. Will it work? Guess we’ll all find out in Sochi (if the pipe doesn’t get destroyed in some terrorist plot).
