by The Editors on February 20, 2014
At this year’s South By Southwest Music, Film, Interactive festival Vans will be hosting some serious music at their Vans at the Mohawk concert space. Included on the list are acts like X, Cerebral Ballzy, Tyler the Creator, Cities Aviv, Gap Dream, Jacuzzi Boys, and more.
Showcasing an Off the Wall mix of musicians that define the original House of Vans in Brooklyn, NY, House of Vans at the Mohawk brings genre-defining artists, iconic talent and the best emerging bands for five packed days to the SXSW Music Festival.
We’re actually heard of a few of these acts. Want more official info from Vans, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on February 20, 2014
Dave Lee and the crew at Signal Snowboards have made sliding devices out of pretty much everything, why not paper? Yeah, why not shred some paper. Here, watch.
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.
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by The Editors on February 19, 2014
Quebec’s Nic Sauve has joined Gigi Ruf on the Slash Snowboards program and not surprisingly he is happy about his new revenue stream.
“Really stoked to be part of Slash,” Sauve says. “Since I was a kid I always looked up to Gigi, and I couldn’t be happier to get on this project with him and the rest of this sick crew!”
If you don’t know Mr. Sauve, here’s a little informer ya’ no say dada me Snow me I’ll go blame:
In 2011 the world saw what Nic was capable of, winning Gold at X-Games Snowboard Street. This was the start of something even bigger. Today Nic is 100% focused on filming. This past season he was able to get back to where it all started, traveling around with his closest friends. Together they produced Déjà vu, which dropped this Fall. We could not be happier to help support Nic in his constant progression for years to come.
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by The Editors on February 18, 2014
Joe Turpel, Pat Parnell, Rosy Hodge, Todd Kline, and Martin Potter are headlining the ASP’s World Tour announcer team for the 2014 season. Ross Williams, Peter Mel, Strider Wasilewski and Ronnie Blakey round out the team.
“We’re very excited about the core commentary team for 2014,” Jed Pearson, SVP of Content and Programming, said. “Their experience and background within the sport is unparalleled and for the first time in ASP history, we’ll have a dedicated and consistent team for the sport. In addition to our core team, we look forward to utilizing regional resources around the world to ensure that the broadcast is the best possible quality for the fans.”
No complaints here. Truthfully, we enjoy listening to all of them and looking at a few of them. For the official word from the ASP, follow the jump.
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by The Editors on February 18, 2014
Yes, the shoe giants will try nearly anything to get you to buy a pair of their sporting footwear posing as skate shoes. adidas is even willing to rewrite the history of one of tennis’ greatest living legends and present Stan Smith (yes, that one) as a long closeted skateboarder. Watch, laugh, cry, and then go buy the same pair of shoes that you always buy. And if they’re adidas, score one for the snarky adidas marketing team!
by The Editors on February 18, 2014
Fox Head, Inc. (the wing of the Fox family that does apparel, not shocks) announces today that it has named board member and former DC Shoes President Nick Adcock as the company’s new CEO.
“Nick was an easy choice for us to make,” said Geoff Fox, Fox Head’s founder and member of the board of directors. “His global executive experience within the action sports industry, combined with his four years working on our board allows him to hit the ground running. We are confident that with his vision and experience the Fox brand will realize its full potential.”
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by The Editors on February 18, 2014
While we’re on the topic of shocks. Did you happen to see their latest girls swim lookbook? This is it. This, however, is not it.
by The Editors on February 18, 2014
If you think about it right turn left turn is about what it all boils down to.
“Right Turn Left Turn” looks at the season of five snowboarders exploring the art of turning and everywhere it leads them. From a beginner’s side slide to the perfect high speed carve Think Thank Special Projects aims to show how the simple act of turning your board can unlock an entire universe of snowboard self expression.
Thing is Chris Beresford, Max Warbington, Chris Larson, Jesse Burtner and Freddy Perry do it much better than the rest of us. Check it out in the latest teaser from Think Thank.
by The Editors on February 18, 2014
Wondering why? Watch this Tia Blanco edit and wonder no more. Welcome to the Reef team. It’s always good to see Reef girls who can surf. Oh, and to quote Dr. Hook, she’s “only 16” if you were wondering. For the official word from Reef, follow the jump.
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At this year’s South By Southwest Music, Film, Interactive festival Vans will be hosting some serious music at their Vans at the Mohawk concert space. Included on the list are acts like X, Cerebral Ballzy, Tyler the Creator, Cities Aviv, Gap Dream, Jacuzzi Boys, and more.
