Yesterday, (August 28, 2012) a 50-year-old surfer riding waves created by Hurricane Isaac drowned after getting caught in a rip current near Packery Channel in Corpus Christi, Texas, according to a story in KIIItv.com.
Nearby surfers were able to pull him to shore and start CPR. Paramedics got to the scene minutes later. Unfortunately, the man did later die at the hospital. . . “There is a very strong current out there right now,” said Timothy Netek with the Corpus Christi Fire Department. “As you can tell, even the surfers are taking it very cautiously. Anybody without a lot of experience in this water should avoid it at this time.”
Our thoughts are with the surfer’s family and friends.
Raen’s new Kiernan sets the style bar high with large round lens shapes (finished with Optics by Carl Zeiss Vision) and “bold zyl acetate silhouette.” The shades featured above are the Brindle Tortoise, but they come in three other fashionable finishes. Click the link to check them out in more detail.
Penny Organic(the boards we saw at Agenda NYC) are going nation wide on September 1, 2012. These plastic fantastic decks, which feature an ingredient that makes them completely biodegradable, will come in a slew of new color ways.
Penny Founder Ben Mackay said, “We’re continually trying to raise the bar with our products and the Penny Organic range is no different. We’ve put a lot of time and energy into making sure the boards ride well, are durable, and of course look good. Every Organic Skateboard comes wrapped in a custom burlap tote bag that perfectly complements the range. The result is a product that really challenges just what truly is possible with plastic skateboards”.
Spy announced today (August 29, 2012) that they have signed legendary skateboarder and musician Ray Barbee as an ambassador for their Crosstown Collection of handmade acetate sunglasses.
“Very few people possess a truly infectious persona like Ray, and I really appreciate his point of view on life,” says SPY President and CEO Michael Marckx. “Ray’s parts in the Powell Peralta videos, Public Domain and Ban This, allow him to easily carry the weight of the title icon, but it’s his open and innovative approach to everything he does that makes him a standout, whether its behind his camera, in front of his Fender or on his board. Beyond his skate style, I happen to be a really big fan of his music, which makes this such a fun connection for me, and SPY.”
Nyjah Huston and the other seven Street League Champions skated their asses off during the finals and all that comes to nothing because the truck on the trophy skateboard is backward. Not surprisingly, the independent skateboard media was quick to pick up on this. You Will Soon says:
Considering a trophy is a symbol of a competition’s ultimate achievement, I find it quite fitting that the championship trophy for Street League is one of the biggest, most embarrassing blunders you can make in skateboarding.
The backwards truck phenomenon happens all the time when marketers attempt to use skateboards without consulting an actual skateboarder. How did it apparently happen to Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Skateboarding, an organization dedicated to presenting “real” skateboarding?
You know as Rob Dyrdek watched Nyjah hold that trophy up all he could see was that truck, backwards. Look at his face. Guess this is just one of the downsides of having “people” that handle things for you.
Here’s a little of what the LA level of Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD looks like. This DLC (downloadable content) pack (including the Airport) is supposedly “expected soon,” according to a story on VG247.com.
Activision had promised gamers future DLC in the form of popular Tony Hawk 3 level Airport, but the content has still to surface. However, leaked footage of the level and several more has appeared online.
Almost makes us want to get a PS3 so we can download THPS HD when it becomes available tonight (August 28, 2012) at 5 PM.
Dudes, Skullcandy would like you to take all that passion you feel for big boobs, flat stomachs and tight assesKate Upton and transfer it to their headphones. Yes, they want you horny, horny, horny for headphones. And to help get everyone there, they’re going to inundate us with nearly naked hot girls as part of their new Skullcandy supermodel crew.
Joining Kate Upton in the horny for headphones fest are Chrissy Teigen, Jessica Stam, and Chanel Iman. And look, they’re posing with a surfboard, BMX bike, and skateboard. How action sporty cute is that? And the best part–someone in the Skullcandy marketing department probably thinks this whole tired effort is “killer.”
Yobeat decided to go all out on their 2013 Snowboard Review. They brought in professional super heroes: the Toeside Terrors. For a little backstory, click here. Dare you not to smile just a little.
Mick Fanning pulled one out from the back seat in the finals of the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti as he edged Joel Parkinson 18.87 to 18.37. Parko got out early and scored is 18.37 with his first two waves. But Fanning kept his game face on and waited for his waves.
“It’s a 35 minute Final so I knew the waves were going to come,” Fanning said. “I just had to be patient. It’s Teahupo’o so it goes on and off. You can get two 10s in two minutes so I knew I just needed to keep my composure throughout the Final. Joel (Parkinson) is such an incredible surfer and he’s gotten so good out here. He raced out to an early lead and I knew I needed to focus on my own game plan. I got that good score about mid-heat and then was able to sell him when he had priority on one that didn’t pan out for him. The second wave was the one and it’s an incredible feeling to come back and get the win. I’m stoked.”
This win puts Fanning into the top spot on the ASP rankings ahead of Joel Parkinson, and 2 John Florence in third. For the official word from the ASP and complete results, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
