by The Editors on February 25, 2014
Matthew Robinson, a member of Australia’s paralympic snowboard team has died from injuries he sustained during a race in Spain earlier this month, according to a story in the The Australian.
Robinson was hospitalized for eight days in Barcelona after being injured on February 12 while competing at the IPC World Cup finals in La Molina, Spain. He was then cleared by medical staff to be transported by air ambulance to Melbourne. . . The APC said Robinson went into cardiac arrest during a scheduled refueling stop in Kuwait and couldn’t be revived. . . Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, said: “The whole of the Paralympic Movement is deeply saddened by this heartbreaking tragedy. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Matthew’s fiancee, family, friends and teammates at this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with Robinson’s family and friends.
[Link: The Australian]
by The Editors on February 24, 2014
Burton’s 32nd Annual US Open of Snowboarding from Vail, Colorado (yeah, that still trips us up) will be getting the full TV treatment on Fox Sports 2 as the network announced today (February 24, 2014) that they will be pumping out five hours of live coverage beginning Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10:30 AM PT.
The deal is part of a larger partnership between Burton Snowboards and FOX Sports, with additional coverage of Burton’s iconic Global Event Series on FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports Regional Sports Networks throughout the year, including the Burton US Open Snowboarding Qualifiers, Burton European Open, Burton Rail Days, Burton High Fives and more. . . Veteran snowboard TV host Preston Strout calls the play-by-play, while Tom Monterosso, Snowboarder Magazine Editor, provides analysis from the booth.
For the official word from Burton including a complete schedule (yes, it’s next week), follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on February 24, 2014
Each year the Snow Industries of America (SIA) gives out awards to the raddest retailers and reps in the snow business. No, they don’t call it that. They call them Retailers and Reps of the year. Either way, these are the good people who keep this industry rolling. For real. Follow the jump to see if your favorite shop or rep made the list. Our’s did. Hint: It’s in Seattle, Washington. . . [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 21, 2014
by The Editors on February 21, 2014
Pro skater Leo Romero and his band Travesura will be celebrating the release of their self-titled EP on Saturday, March 1, 2014 with a party and live performance at the Scion AV Installation on Melorse in Los Angeles.
The self-titled debut is collection of heartbroken and twangy roots music with a roughhewn electric edge. . . . Based in Long Beach, California, Travesura features Romero on vocals, guitar and harmonica, and he is joined by guitarist/keyboard player Eric Evans and drummer Mark Morones. The full EP is now available to download.
RSVPs are required, space is limited, (click here to RSVP). Doors open at 7 PM The Scion AV Installation is located at 7667 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, California.
by The Editors on February 21, 2014
Can’t deny it. We enjoy listening to Leo Romero. It’s like that you will, too. Check him out with his band Travesura on the first official video from their self-titled debut EP. It’s called Tenor.
by The Editors on February 20, 2014
While in Sydney, Australia for the run up to the Vans Bowl-A-Rama Tony Hawk took some time to talk to the media about how the Olympics need skateboarding more than skateboarding needs the Olympics. Wise words from a man who knows.
