by The Editors on October 31, 2008
Volcom released it’s third quarter financial results yesterday and despite an economy in turmoil, the company has increased total consolidated revenues by 23 percent. Wooly is pretty happy about it.
Our solid third-quarter performance is testament to the strength of the Volcom brand and our team amid a challenging retail environment,” said Richard Woolcott, Volcom’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Managing our business with discipline, commitment and focus is essential during these times of economic uncertainty, and we strongly believe that our current position as an industry leader and our healthy balance sheet will empower Volcom over the long term.”
We missed the conference call, but if you still want to listen to a replay just call (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or (706) 645-9291 (international) and enter reservation number 69147961. Or, click here for a full transcript of the call.
[Link: Trading Markets]
by The Editors on October 30, 2008
We can’t even count the times when we’ve been stuck a lift freezing our asses off during a monster Sierra storm and thought, “Wouldn’t it be great to be sweating it out with two naked Fins in a sauna right now?”
Now we can. And you can to if you visit Ylläs, a resort in the Lapland Province of Finland. They apparently have replaced one of the cars on their gondola with a sauna car and nudity is recommended. You listening Mammoth?
[Link: Telegraph.uk via Gizmodo]
by The Editors on October 30, 2008
We are blown away by how little we know about the FIS Snowboard World Cup. It’s like some kind of parallel snowboard universe. But apparently, Manuela Laura Pesko is the current FIS World Cup Halfpipe Champion and she has recently announced her retirement from competitive snowboarding.
I want to stop as the current world champion in halfpipe and at the high point in my competitive career,” Pesko said on her official Web site. “I have received interesting film and advertising contracts from my sponsors that offer me a second sporting career.”
We only have one question: who is she?
[Link: International Herald Tribune]
by The Editors on October 29, 2008
He’s come a long way since the days of South Shore debauchery, and now Forum staff photographer Ian Ruhter is giving lectures. On Saturday, October 25. 2008 Ian along with photographer Chris Wellhausen and cinematographer Kyle Schwartz spoke to students and snowboard fans at the Lake Tahoe Community College.
The night began with an Artist reception with Fine Art prints on display, and concluded with a visual presentation by each artist on a 20 x 30 foot screen in the Duke Theater. Ian broke down to the audience his philosophies of Art and how he maintains that integrity principle when managing large advertising campaigns.
We’re proud of Ian. Nice work. Almost makes us tear up a little. . .
[Link: Forumoragainstem]
by The Editors on October 28, 2008
Hey, girls! Want to make it in action sports? No matter how tough you are, you better pretty up if you want to get paid. EXPN shows exactly what we’re talking about in their photo essay Gender Bias featuring Mimi Knoop (pictured), Maya Gabeira, Lauren Perkins, Torah Bright and others.
It may not be easy to ollie the corner of the combi, but it sure is pretty.
[Link: EXPN]
by The Editors on October 28, 2008
Smuggler’s Notch, and Vail Resorts (Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, and Heavenly) have joined the protest and banned Burton’s Love and Primo boards for use while employees are on duty.
Vail-owned areas prohibit employees from using the Love boards, or any other inappropriate, offensive or suggestive equipment while on duty, said Amy Kemp, senior corporate communications manager for the company.
Guess that’s means no Playboy bunnies in the snowboard school lineup.
[Link: Burlington Free Press and Associated Press]
by The Editors on October 27, 2008
by The Editors on October 27, 2008
Pete Wurster and the crew at Unity Snowboards got a nice little write-up in the Summit Daily News yesterday. It’s hard to believe the company is already 13 year old.
The fact that we’ve been doing it since 1995 is important,” he said. “There’s not a lot of companies in this industry that have been around that long. … And always in Silverthorne. We’re the only board company that actually makes their boards in the mountains. And frankly, we’re one of about four or five manufacturers in North America now. There’s not many left. Most everybody has gone to China or gone out of business. It’s a pretty unique thing that we’re building them ourselves here.”
So true.
[Link: Summit Daily News]
by The Editors on October 27, 2008
Hard to believe that no one had patented this idea before, but they didn’t. Volcom did. Now with Zip-Tech Volcom pants and jackets with powder skirts can zip together to keep snow out of ass cracks around the world.
Zip-Tech is a Volcom exclusive feature that allows you to zip the powder skirt of your jacket to your pants – a simple idea that makes a world of difference. This feature will keep you dry and warm on a deep powder day and will keep away that mean ice burn during a slushy spring session.
Or you could just wear a one-piece. . .
by The Editors on October 24, 2008
Volcom released it’s third quarter financial results yesterday and despite an economy in turmoil, the company has increased total consolidated revenues by 23 percent. Wooly is pretty happy about it.
