Bang, bang, bang, bang. . .
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Yeah, this has nothing to do with snowboarding, skateboarding, or surfing but so what. Aaron Draplin is interesting. The designs he creates are interesting, and more than that, the stories he tells are interesting (even after the third of fourth telling). So here. . . get interested in the Field Notes story.
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Rob Dyrdek announced today that it’s official, he has purchased DNA Distribution from Burton Snowboards in its entirely including Alien Workshop, Habitat and Reflex.
Confirming the previous purchase buzz, Dyrdek has been in discussion with Burton and DNA Distribution through out the last year. “It’s hard to put into words what an amazing opportunity this is for me, I am extremely proud to now own the company that first sponsored me 20 years ago,” stated Dyrdek, President of Dyrdek Enterprises. “DNA has truly amazing brands that have incredible growth potential, and I look forward to help guiding these brands over the next 20 years.”
DNA was a Burton purchase we never really understood, and now it’s over. Chris Carter will continue on at DNA in Dayton, Ohio while “Dyrdek will consult directly on all marketing and creative from his Los Angeles based office.”
For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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On Saturday, May 12, 2012 the Vans Skatepark at the Block at Orange is hosing the 8th Annual Pro-Tec Pool Party. Forty-five pros and masters will be competing for $113,000 in cash in the historic Combi Bowl and we all can watch it live online in full HD video. Webcast begins May 12 at 2 PM. Click here to watch it. Kind of reminds us we haven’t been for a while. . .
[Link: Vans Pool Party]
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Aaron Salta, a musician from Geelong, Australia, who is trying to skateboard 2,000 km to “raise awareness about depression,” got a ticket today (April 17, 2012), according to a story in the Herald Sun.
Mr Salta, 30, [was] less than 200km north of his destination of Adelaide. . . [when a] a South Australian motorcycle police officer . . . fined him $108 for riding a “toy” on a road that has a speed limit greater than 50km/h.
We have to admit, Salta does look like he’s just begging for police harassment, doesn’t he?
[Link: Herald Sun]
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Billabong has officially closed on the sale of controlling interest in Nixon to Trilantic Capital Partners, according to a story in The Australian.
The company said it needed the cash from the sale to clean up its balance sheet, and halve its debt from $525.6m to about $250m. . . Billabong’s largest shareholder, Perennial Investment Partners, criticised the company for selling one of its best-performing assets, while another private equity group, TPG Capital, made a $765m takeover offer for the company on the condition that it not sell the Nixon stake.
All that and they still have $250 million in debt to go. Hmm, wonder how much Billabong could get for Dakine?
[Link: The Australian]
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Andrew Reynolds through the Desillusion Magazine lens.
This is Andrew is a thoughtful portrait of one of the most intriguing personalities skateboarding has seen. In some unprecedented interview footage Reynolds shares what inspires him and made him change his lifestyle, his love for skateboarding and deep loyalty to his friends.
And that’s why they call him the Boss. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
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A little Small Black music to get you through your Tuesday Morning. You’re welcome.
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The original Z-Flex Animal series has been credited as the being the first skateboards with what we now know of as graphics. Now in celebration of 35 year in skateboarding Z-Flex is releasing the 2012 Animal series.
The Original team of Jimmy “The Rat” Plumer, George “Gator” Wilson, and Dennis “Polar Bear” Agnew will be featured along with second generation “animals,” Marcello “The Bear” Vercelli, Jim “The Dog” Davey and Eric “Froggy” Anderson. . . Measuring 9.75” x 32”, each complete will feature 7ply 100% Canadian Hard Rock Maple, fully dipped graphics and shredded die cut grip. Each of the six models will come with 6 ¼” powder coated Z-Flex trucks complemented by 90A Z-Pro Wheels and Abec7 Z-Speed bearings.
The series arrives at select retailer world wide today (April 17, 2012). For more info click the link or follow the jump for the video. [click to continue…]
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