by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Mammoth Mountain’s little sibling resort June Mountain (which is closed for the season) will be relaunched with a complete makeover for the 2013-14 season, according to a story on MammothTimes.com.
“We’re going to open it up,” he said during an interview. “We submitted our operating plan to the Forest Service and now we’re waiting for approval, and part of that operating plan is letting them know that we intend to open it as normal for the 2013-14 season.” . . It is in essence a re-launch of the ski area, which is owned by Mammoth Mountain. Gregory said Mammoth would take the year to more clearly hone June Mountain’s mission and to target its marketing base.
Good news, huh?
[Link: Mammoth Times]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
The surfing community will gather at the Oceanside, California Pier on Saturday, November 10 to remember the life of legendary surfer and shaper Donald Takayama who died on Monday, October 22, 2012 at the age of 68.
. . . the Hawaiian born surfing legend and master surfboard shaper/designer that moved to California in the 1960s and became one of the world’s most celebrated surfboard builders. . . This memorial service is open to the public and will have a host of legendary surfers and speakers to share stories about Donald the surfer, the shaper, and friend of the surfing community.
The memorial begins at 9:30 AM on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater. Speakers will include Joel Tudor, Nat Young, Paul Strauch, Linda Benson, Skip Frye, Cori Schumacher, members of the Takayama family, as well as Devon Howard, Jeanette Schumacher and Brendan White on behalf of Hawaiian Pro Designs. For all the info, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
On Friday, November 9, 2012 Raen Optics and UNIV are hosing the premiere of Jack Coleman’s Bali surf film The Imaginary Carpet Market at The Garage.
The Imaginary Carpet Market is a film by Jack Coleman that was shot entirely in Bali starring Alex Knost. Produced by RAEN Optics, the film is a 25-minute ‘spiritual parade’ through the eyes of Coleman. Others surfers in the film are Ellis Ericson, Jared Mell, Matty Chojnacki, Harrison Roach and Dane Peterson. . . The music by Sam Flax, Exploding Star Orchestra, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Alex Knost really set the mood for the artistic approach that brings Coleman’s take on a two-week journey in Bali with some of the best swells of the season to life.
The film starts at 7 PM. The Garage is located at 1055 South Coast Highway, Encinitas, California. Follow jump for more into. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
What do you get when you mix Globe, CCS.com, and CCS.com? You get the Halo 4 Globe Liberty Shoes.
The Globe Liberty shoe features Halo 4 details including Master Chief Petty Officer John’s green armor color, his “117” service number as well as the United Nation Space Command branding on the tongue and heel. The Liberty also has the phrase “Spartans never die” embroidered in the inner tongue of the distressed leather skate shoe. . . The Halo Globe cruiser skateboard pays tribute to the legendary science fiction game franchise with a bottom graphic of the Master Chief back on the Pillar of Autumn where it all began, along with a “10-Year Anniversary” metal badge.
Didn’t know you needed special shoes to sit around on the couch all day and play video games? We’re obviously not properly kitted.
[Link: CCS]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Louis-Felix Paradis goes snowboarding and we all get to watch.
This video features footage that earned him the 2012 X Games Real Snow gold medal, some of his time spent on Team Vacation, and some footage that until now, no one has seen. Louif is not a loud, in-your-face type of guy; he takes technical riding to the streets with modesty, unparalleled grace, and deafening style. Thousands have emulated him, but there can be only one. This is Louif.
Apparently, it is. Enjoy.
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Spy jumps face first into the retro pool with a new series of glasses called The Whitewalls.
“The Whitewall Series is inspired by the timelessness of the ‘40s ‘50s and ‘60s,” says Brent Sandor, SPY brand manager. “Hot rods and whitewall tires, cruising with the top down on a Sunday. We’ve taken the elements that embody the classic greaser look to create pieces that are easily wearable, yet thoughtfully inspired by some of the most iconic moments in fashion history.”
Spy has whitewalled their Helm, Bowery, Blok, Flynn, Touring, plus two new styles the Discord (above) and the Stag. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Following the fall out of the 2012 O’Neill Cold Water Classic the question Kelly Slater, Joel Parkinson, and Mick Fanning fans keep asking is what will it take for their guy to win the 2012 ASP World Championship title. Here’s the “if list” from the ASP:
If Parkinson finishes 13th, 9th or 5th at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs a 5th or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.
If Parkinson finishes Equal 3rd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs a 3rd or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.*
*Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.
If Parkinson finishes 2nd at the Billabong Pipe Masters:
– Slater needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.
– Fanning cannot win the 2012 ASP World Title.
To cut to the chase, all Parko has to do is win the Billabong Pipeline Masters (for the first time) and he’s got the title. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 7, 2012
Legendary new school snowboarder Dale Rehberg has been named Director of Marketing at Flow Snowboards.
“Dale was one of a cast of characters that helped pioneer the whole jib scene in the 90’s, a period which paved the way for today’s park and freestyle scene. Unfortunately, snowboarding has lost a bit of its irreverent, pioneering ways. We believe that Dale can bring this back to the sport and most certainly to Flow. Dales is authentic, fearless and a true maverick. We look forward to all the great things he will bring to the Flow brand.” – said, Flow Sports CEO, Anthony Scaturro.
It’s always good to see people with deep, deep roots in snowboarding moving into positions of leadership in the business. Congrats, Dale. For the official word from Flow, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2012
The last minute of the 2012 O’Neill Cold Water Classic was set up for the history books. Taj Burrow, the seasoned tour veteran with 10 ASP Tour victories, was leading Matty Wilkinson in his first ever final appearance. Wilko needed a 5.9 and even with priority it looked impossible. Then the crowd began to hoot. On the horizon a bump began to peek up out of the surrounding ocean and Burrow knew that his lossless event hung in the balance of this last wave. While Burrow sat, Wilko paddled in, got two turns and launched a backside floater. But he didn’t land it. The judges gave Wilco a 5.5 and the win when to Burrow.
“This win feels incredible,” Burrow said. “It happens sometimes where you never feel like you have the best heats. I was kind of in the zone. I never really had a good heat the whole event, but I still felt good. It’s such a tricky wave and I guess the only thing that helped was my wave count. That Final was the battle of the back-ups. We both stacked it on a couple and we were in a fluster. Wilko (Matt Wilkinson) fell on that last one and he would have got the score, but I’ll take it.”
For the official word from the ASP follow the jump. [click to continue…]
Mammoth Mountain’s little sibling resort June Mountain (which is closed for the season) will be relaunched with a complete makeover for the 2013-14 season, according to a story on MammothTimes.com.
