by The Editors on March 3, 2014
Our favorite logo battle returns this March for 2014 as Scott Hultgren hits us back with Valhalla’s March Logo Madness.
The bracket competition takes its cues from the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament but instead of a bunch of guys running around for three hours, logos from brands like Quiksilver, Volcom, Indpendent Trucks, Girl, Burton, Nike, Adidas and Obey go head to head for a day. Whoever gets the most votes moves on to the next day to battle the next logo.
And who wins this contest is completely decided by online voters. That’s you! If you’d like to take part, click here for the first week’s battle, then tune back in each day during the month for another round of competition. This year’s madness kicks off with Surfing, following each week by skateboarding, snowboarding, lifestyle, and the Grand Royale winner take all battle the last week of March. For the official rules (and to vote) click th [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 3, 2014
Mick Fanning survived his round two head against 2014 Quik Pro Gold Coast trials winner Matt Banting, but Jordy Smith and 2John Florence were not so lucky in their round two heats against Tiago Pires (above) and Travis Logie.
“It (the competition) can be cruel at times, but it can also give you the greatest thrill of your life,” Smith said. “In the heat before me it was super consistent and around the five minute mark of our heat there was a few waves, but after that it switched off. I had two mid-range scores, and I waited for the next one for 16 minutes and it never came. I feel like my surfing was on point, but the ocean didn’t deliver. Today wasn’t my day. You have to move on.”
There are still four heats left to surf in round two so they haven’t all moved on yet. For the official, though somewhat abbreviated, word from the ASP including results and Roxy Pro , follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 28, 2014
The Roxy Pro Gold Coast kicks off this afternoon, live from Snapper Rocks. Catch the entire ASP Quiksilver feed, right here.
by The Editors on February 28, 2014
Surfer’s seriously have the shortest off season of any professional athlete. Simply as fans of surfing we find it hard to believe that tomorrow (yes, tomorrow is March 1, 2014) could see the start of the Quiksilver and Roxy Pros on the Goldie. Not sure we’re even up for being up for it as it all could start in four short hours. The trials are finished (Australian’s Matt Banting and Keely Andrew won) and now we’re all simply waiting on a proper swell.
First call is at 1:30 PM PST today (February 28, 2014) US Time, 7:30 AM March 1, 2014 in Australia. To watch live, click here. For the official word from the ASP, including Round 1 heat match-ups, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 27, 2014
It sounds like a match made in heaven. The favorite selfie camera of surfers everywhere (GoPro) is now an official sponsor of the favorite surf tour (ASP WCT) of surfers everywhere.
“The core of our brand is rooted in surf, and for many of us here at GoPro, this is a dream realized to be a part of the ASP Tour,” said GoPro Founder and CEO, Nicholas Woodman. “We are stoked to be part of this next evolution in professional surfing and hope that GoPro can help attract new fans to the sport and give lifelong fans new ways to enjoy the coverage of the tour.”
And we’re guessing Woodman and his private-jet-flying party crew will get along quite nicely with the new ASP. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 24, 2014
Summer is right around the corner. Don’t fool yourself. You think you’re going to attract the hotties with that old, ripped, torn, yellowing and mildewed towel from 8th grade that been bumping around under your seat all wet and dirty? Not likely. It is time to upgrade your beach front real estate with a little style and flavor from lost.
They even make matching EVA rubber foam thong sandals to go with them. Follow the jump for the official word from lost. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 24, 2014
We’re never to busy for a little barrel footage from Sebastian Zietz. Here, take a break and check it.
by The Editors on February 24, 2014
Jeffreys Bay is back on the ASP World Championship Tour and it appears that everyone is happy about it. We are.
Taking place from July 10 – 20, 2014, the J-Bay Open will serve as the 6th of 11 stops on the 2014 Samsung Galaxy ASP WCT schedule and has signed a three-year agreement to host the world’s best surfers from 2014 – 2016. . . “It’s only fitting that one of the world’s premiere waves provides the canvas for the world’s premiere surfers again,” Paul Speaker, ASP CEO, said. “Jeffreys Bay has an incredible heritage with the sport and the local community have been instrumental in returning the ASP Top 34 to South Africa this season. We’re very thankful and we look forward to the 2014 installment of the event.”
For the official word from the ASP follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 20, 2014
The marketing wizards at the Association of Surfing Professionals have signed Korea’s mega industrial technology giant Samsung on as the title sponsor of the mens and women’s ASP World Championship Tour.
“From the beginning, our goal has been to elevate the platform of this tremendous sport through top-of-class media and sponsor partnerships,” Paul Speaker, ASP CEO, said. “Samsung is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere, an ideal partner for professional surfing. Samsung will help us deliver a world-class experience for our athletes and fans. We are honored to have Samsung partner with us to celebrate the world’s best surfers in the world’s best waves.”
Something, something, big phones, misplaced Kim Jong-un joke and then the link to the official word from the ASP (including all upcoming event dates). Done. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 19, 2014
We’re not the biggest fans of the jock, team sports mag Sports Illustrated or of its annual porny-spank-book-posing-as-fashion swimsuit issue. But we’re willing to make a couple exceptions: first are the photos by Derek Katella, and second, is for any pro surfer who shows up there. This year it’s Anastasia Ashley and she does it better than most of the fashion models. Guess she’s had a little more experience in a Mikoh bikini.
[Link: Sports Illustrated]
Our favorite logo battle returns this March for 2014 as Scott Hultgren hits us back with Valhalla’s March Logo Madness.
