Have you ever been experienced? Evan Smith has.
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Want to know the future of building objects? In The Diamond Age futurist novelist Neal Stephenson outlines “the feed” from which citizens can create anything they want for free. We’re not there yet, but that hasn’t stopped Signal Snowboards from creating the world’s first 3D printed snowboard in this month’s Every Third Thursday. Check it out.
[Link: Signal Snowboards]
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The ATL Twins, Brandon Biebel, Harmony and Rachel Korine, and Chad Muska all together following the premiere of Korine’s film Spring Breakers. Maybe someday we’ll understand why. Until then, we’ll just blame it all on Chris Nieratko.
[Link: Vice via Powder & Rails]
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The 2013 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards season has officially closed. And now all that’s left to do is get out the measuring sticks and try to figure out exactly who rode the biggest wave of the year so they can be presented with an award at Anaheim, California’s The Grove Theater on Friday, May 3, 2013.
“This has been yet another extraordinary year for the XXL Awards,” said Event Director Bill Sharp, “the boundaries of performance continue to be pushed back. The number of serious, successful tube rides in huge waves – especially when paddled in to instead of towed in – is completely unprecedented. Some of the entries you have to watch over and over to make sure they are real.”
To check out some of the entries click here. Or follow the jump for the official word from Billabong. [click to continue…]
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It’s hard not to laugh, but Donald Warren Darst, 62, of Santa Cruz, California was arrested Monday, March 18, 2013 for allegedly vandalizing a stand up paddler’s vehicle, according to a story in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Darst was arrested after the paddleboarder called 911 Saturday reporting that his vehicle had been vandalized for the third time while parked near 38th Avenue and East Cliff Drive, said deputy April Skalland of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. . . After the second vandalism — which the man suspected was “all related” to some surfers getting territorial and not liking paddleboarders — he installed a camera on his vehicle, Skalland said. . . She declined to outline exactly what the camera caught, but said the vandal’s image was clear enough and that the damage Saturday consisted of deep, 6- to 8-inch scratches along one side of the vehicle.
Now, Darst (who is reportedly a retired attorney) faces felony vandalism charges and the SUPer is even more stoked on sweeping around a spot where it appears at least one person doesn’t want him to sweep. Vandalism is obviously wrong, but damn those SUP dudes can be so unbearably annoying.
[Link: Santa Cruz Sentinel]
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Christopher Sorensen, 21, of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada died on March 9, 2013 after reportedly hitting a snow fence at Marmot Basin in Jasper National Park, according to a story in the Edmonton Journal.
“He was there with a few friends, videoing, having some fun. It looks like he just caught an edge and went into a snow fence,” said Jasper RCMP Sgt. Dave Maludzinksi. . . Sorensen was wearing a helmet, Maludzinksi added.
According to recent Colorado ski injury numbers quoted in the Denver Post, this kind of accident happens much more often than you would expect. Our thoughts are with Sorensen’s family and friends.
[Link: Edmonton Journal and Denver Post]
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After less than a year-and-a-half at Nike (most recently as GM of Nike+Digital Sport), former Volcom General Counsel Hoby Darling has apparently accepted the job of CEO at Skullcandy, according to a story in the Portland Business Journal.
“I am extremely excited to join the Skullcandy team at this early stage of the company’s global growth cycle,” Darling said in a statement.
Interim CEO and founder Rick Alden has to be the happiest of the two, however.
“On behalf of our board, I can’t be more pleased to welcome Hoby to the Skullcandy team,” said Alden, in a news release. “The board is acutely aware of the needs of this organization and has moved swiftly to find the greatest resource to meet those needs. Hoby’s involvement with both emerging and global brands makes him the ideal person to lead this company.”
It would appear that Darling enjoys a challenge.
[Link: Portland Business Journal]
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The first and only time we’ve ever interacted with pro surfer Serena Brooke we were sitting next to her at a Pipeline contest opening dinner in Waimea Canyon. Feeling honored to even sit at the same table with her, we introduced ourselves and mentioned how great it was for us to meet her. Before saying another word Serena turned her chair toward us and said, “Why don’t you ever put women in your magazine?” Not having then, nor ever had anything to do with the editorial content of a surf magazine, we replied with what we thought was humor, “Women surf?”
As any of Serena’s friends know, that was not the right thing to say. The rest of the evening did not go well for us. Now, Brooke, who recently gave birth to twin girls with her partner the artist Emma Sheldrake, is taking the same direct approach in her support of gay marriage in Australia, according to a story on News.com.au.
Brooke and her partner, . . . said they had everything except the opportunity to be legally married in Australia. . . Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott both oppose gay marriage. . . “It’s ridiculous because at the end of the day it’s just a piece of paper,” Brooke said. . . “We’re together. The government knows we’re together. We are totally recognised as having a family, the whole deal. It’s just that last piece they are denying us. . . “It’s time for change and to get on the same planet as the rest of the world.”
As usual, Brooke communicates it all very well. Click the link for the rest of the story.
[Link: News.com.au]
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Electric Visual co-founder Mike Carter has a new gig as Agenda Trade Show’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. And not surprisingly, he’s pretty happy about it.
“The AGENDA organization has always represented innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, bringing refreshing new energy to the B-2-B community,” Carter said. “AGENDA is unique in their ability to bring different segments, cultures and art forms together under one roof to benefit from one another as well as to create the outlet for established and emerging brands to come together to celebrate the true action/lifestyle movement. I look forward to continuing the relationships with those already affiliated with AGENDA and creating opportunities with new brands that could benefit from the growth AGENDA can provide.”
For the official word from Agenda, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Spy’s new Fade to Black Collection takes some bright translucent colors and fades them to black on some of their most popular frames including the Discord, Helm, Flynn, Touring, and Carbine.
“The Fade to Black collection shows SPY’s love for psychedelic music and the culture that surrounded it in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” says Juliette Koh, SPY Product Director. “From the intricate lens and frame detailing down to the rock ’n’ roll concert poster inspired packaging, the Fade to Black Collection encompasses all that is good in the cosmos.”
So, you know, if an upgrade is in your future, check these new colors out. Follow the jump for all the official details. [click to continue…]
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