Snowboarder Austen Sweetin is now on the Zeal Optics team and this “coffee addict from Washington. . . who is known as the “Golden Child” of snowboarding for his sunny disposition and skills on a board” would like to tell you all about his new deal and why he’s so into it.
[Link: Zeal Optics]
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Tony Hawk apparently invited Chris Cole over to his house to check out the new Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD and roll Tony’s skatepark. Just like old times.
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A sign that went up two weeks ago at Elands Bay on South Africa’s west coast states that Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, and Stand-Up boarding is not allowed and that those who break the law could face a R1000 fine, appears to be a hoax, according to a story on iOL News.
The mystery sign, however, appears to be a hoax and has not been sanctioned by the municipality. . . But despite this, surfers have reported that police have even taken the sign seriously, and some have called on particular types of surfers to clear the water. . . “People don’t know whether the sign is legit or not. Nobody knows who put it up,” said Alan van Gysen, a photographer for ZigZag magazine and who photographed the sign. . . “There has been no official statement from the council,” he said yesterday. . . He said many wind and kite surfers feared risking a fine if they entered the water with their boards.
Sounds like the sign is working. Wonder where we can get one?
[Link: IOL.com]
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Police think the Snowboarder Bandit robbed another bank on Monday, March 5, 2012, but this time he left his shred gear at a home and reportedly wore a motorcycle helmet and a black leather jacket, according to a story on KTLA.com.
The robber. . . robbed the Schools First Credit Union on East Santa Ana Canyon Road. . . Investigators think the robber — believed to be about 25-years-old . . . He typically gives the teller a note implying he has a weapon, and then demands cash.
This brings his total to nine robberies since December 2011. And yeah, we’re going to ride this one out. We apologize in advance.
[Link: KTLA.com]
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Surfer Peter Garrett (not of Midnight Oil fame it seems) was hit by a shark while surfing near dusk off the Taranaki Coast of New Zealand, according to a story on Stuff.Co.Nz.
Matt Thomas and James Bruce, who work as vets in Manaia and Eltham respectively, were surfing nearby when they saw and heard Mr Garrett panicking. . . “I heard him shrieking, he was freaking out and thrashing around,” Mr Bruce said. “He kind of kicked it off him and went in on the next couple of waves and went straight for the rocks.”
The vets saw Garrett shake off the shark and paddle in. The shark then began circling the men. They reportedly decided that it might be time to paddle in and offer some assistance. They bandaged Garrett up, took a picture, and sent him to the doctors. Luckily, everyone appears to have survived.
[Link: Stuff.Co.Nz]
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We’re still in the camp that can sit and listen to Greg Noll talk story all day long. And, that’s why we’re pretty stoked on these new “Da Bull” trunks from Billabong. They’re part of an exclusive collab between Noll Surfboards and Billabong.
The Noll Surfboards apparel line will be in stores in March and will feature a ten-piece collection including board shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, walk shorts and a special run of 200 Limited Edition signed and numbered “Jail House” striped trunks that will be auctioned exclusively online starting March 22 through to April 4. Opening bids will begin at $200 and consumers will be able to bid on board shorts based on their size and signing number.
Most mother’s know it’s never a good idea to dress fat kids in horizontal stripes, but the signed Da Bull’s shorts are reportedly “collectable.” Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
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Click here for a look at the Slopestyle and Halfpipe events from the 2012 US Snowboarding Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain, while Kent Callister corks one above
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If the Burton US Open is turning 30 this week, then we’re all older than the hills. Good, Lord. Vice’s Powder and Rails takes a multi-part look back at the granddaddy of snowboarding events with Part One of the US Open.
Watch the video and then click the link for the official word on this year’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. If you’re, like, super old and use an iPhone large letter edition then click here to download the US Open History app on you iPad. [click to continue…]
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Two weeks ago (February 13-16, 2012) Nixon and Vans held the 11th Annual Nixon Surf Challenge on the Island of La Graciosa in the Canary islands.
Showing off some red-hot surfing action in front of the extraordinary scenery of the Island, the standouts of the event included Jonathan Gonzalez, Marlon Lipke, Nic Von Rupp and Joan Duru. Motivating each other to steadily push themselves to the next level, the team and the unique environment melted into a special vibe encapsulating everything that surfing stands for.
Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
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Kelly Clark won her fifth Burton European Open and 16th halfpipe event since December 2010 in the finals at Laax, Switzerland on Saturday, March 3, 2012. She did it with a frontside 900, backside 540, a massive frontside 1080 finishing off with a Cab 720 Mute. Not bad at all. Gretchen Bleiler apparently completed a run and finished second followed by Japan’s Yuki Furihata.
On the men’s side Iouri Podladtchikov put down a nice series of tricker treats: frontside 900 Tail Grab, a backside 900 Mute Grab, a frontside Double Cork 1080 frontside grab ending a cab Double Cork 1080 Mute Grab to take the event with his second run. His first run was reportedly very bad. Danny “back in the saddle” Davis finished second followed by Japan’s Ryo Aono.
Wish we could say more, but we missed the whole contest. Luckily, we can watch it all in replay mode right here and so can you.
For the official word from Burton follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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