Last place US Snowboarding Grand Prix finalist Scotty Lago started his morning off right with a little sabotage on Luke Mitrani. Looks like it just might have backfired. . .
[Link: Flow Snowboarding]
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Spark up your Monday morning with a little Forest Bailey, Chris Bradshaw, Ryan Tarbell, Will Bateman and Lucas Magoon.
[Link: VGSnow]
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Sunday (December 11, 2011) was a big day in Los Angeles skateboarding thanks to the Real, Four Star and Nike SB. Yeah, the big news was that Ishod Wair is all pro. But there’s more. Here’s a little clip from Sebastian Estrada.
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While Lindsay Lohan (pictured here with action agent Blair Marlin) was at a “house party” following the Billabong Pipe Masters In Memory of Andy Irons her $5,000 purse was stolen from her car, according to a story in The Sun.
And as well as the large amount of cash [$10,000?], the bag contained probation documents detailing her permission to travel. . . The bag, complete with passports and papers but minus the cash, was later returned by a local, who claimed to have found it in the street.
Lohan was reportedly at the contest to honor her “friend and fellow rehab buddy” Andy Irons. Apparently, even the starlets get taxed on the North Shore.
[Link: The Sun and Betty Confidential]
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Don’t think that the major leaguers don’t pay their dues every single day of the week. Here’s a little behind the scenes from Nyjah Huston’s 24 rail in Rise & Shine.
[Link: The Skateboard Mag]
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Attorney to the action world Greg Weisman is launching a new West Coast office of the law firm Ritholz Levy Sands Chidekel & Fields LLP, according to a story on Apparel News.
“As sad as it was to see Silver & Freedman decide to close its doors, I could not be happier about this opportunity,” he said. “I have been working with, both as co-counsel and sometimes opposing counsel, the guys in New York, and when this opportunity arose, I couldn’t pass it up. They represent some of the most significant clients in the music, film, media, fashion and technology industries. The sky is the limit on how we can work together.”
Glad to see that Gregory Weisman, Esq. is still deep in the game. And with a five name firm no less.
[Link: Apparel News]
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Action sporting fan Lil Wayne is reportedly expanding his empire with a new clothing line called Trukfit.
The highly anticipated line of uniquely designed apparel was inspired by Lil Wayne’s passion for skateboarding and quality street wear. Pulling influence from Lil Wayne’s distinctive style and voice, Trukfit is made from quality fabrics and features bold graphics at a moderate price point.
Trukfit will debut at the Agenda Show January 5-7, 2012 in Long Beach, California.
[Link: Agenda Show]
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Tony Hawk brings things back to some familiar terrain with the tease of his newest video game Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD. We’ve always loved that old warehouse with the vert ramp, the quarters around the edges, so it’s good to see it back in a more updated form. Yes, we’re looking forward to this. We bought our first Playstation for Tony Hawk Pro Skater, this new version may be reason enough to update.
Follow the jump to hear Tony talk more details [click to continue…]
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Kieren Perrow had a lot riding on the 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters In Memory of Andy Irons. Even though the 34-year-old surfer finished second last year at Pipeline, he had never won a world tour event. Not only that, he was in danger of dropping off the ASP World Tour. But he fought through pounding Pipeline surf to prevail over Joel Parkinson.
Perrow was stunned. “It’s amazing,” he said in his post heat interview. “I just can’t believe I made the final and didn’t get second. It took me up until now to get over it. I made a mistake and gave Jeremy the final last year. I kicked myself all season. It felt so good to get back here. I felt real comfortable. I didn’t feel nervous. It’s just amazing.”
Joel Parkinson was philosophical about his loss. “”It’s a hard one to lose because you’ve only got one guy to beat and you’ve beaten so many, but it’s the hardest one to win,” Parkinson said. “I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving than Kieren (Perrow). He’s a true Pipe Master and one of the best guys out there and I’m so glad he won.”
Perrow won, but the obvious dominator of the entire event (except for four minutes against the 11 time world champion) was 19-year-old John John Florence.
n winning the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing he has finally grown into (and owned) the potential that everyone has talked about for years. “There are some incredible names on this trophy,” Florence said while holding the trophy. “I’m so stoked to be here and to have won this. I’ve been surfing these waves my entire life and watching everyone over the years. To have my name with the great surfers who has won the Triple Crown, it’s incredible. I just want to say thanks to my mum and Pancho Sullivan and John Pyzel and all my sponsors. Thanks to everyone.”
Earlier in the day Kelly Slater, after sneaking by Florence in the quarter finals gave John John one of the best compliments possible. “I’m not taking him out,” Slater said. “I’m just holding him back for a few more minutes. He’s going to own this place for the next 20 years. I just want to get a couple before I’m done..”
Follow the jump for the complete results and official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
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Luke Mitrani kicked off his season with what looks to be the best snowboard run he’s ever put down in run one of the US Snowboarding Grand Prix at Copper Mountain on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Greg Bretz was in second and Louie Vito came up third after their first runs.
The second run didn’t change much for anyone. Mitrani sat, Bretz didn’t better his score, and Vito threw down another great run, but it wasn’t enough to get past Mitrani and he ended up in second.
On the women’s side the top three qualifiers all fell on their first runs. Gretchen Blieler sat on her third wall, while Kelly Clark and Queralt Castellet for fell on their first. That left Maddy Schaffrick in the lead after one run. Not much changed on the second run for most of the field. Gretchen Bleiler sat for a second time, but Kelly Clark pulled it together and stomped her run putting here in the lead. Castellet, who had the highest qualifying score went last and completed her run, but it was only enough to sneak into third place.
Follow the jump for full results. [click to continue…]
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