by The Editors on November 7, 2011
This three bedroom, two bath Orange County California skateboard charmer has miles of curb appeal, but more importantly it has bowl appeal.
With 3 bedrooms plus a den, a wonderfully remolded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, dormer windows and a cozy fireplace, this is a great place to call ‘Home’. Offering an environment that is ideal for outdoor living and entertaining, the 11,000+ square foot lot provides lots of space and privacy. The backyard/patio area will pique your interest with a fully permitted recreational court (an alluring skatepark…gotta see to appreciate!) and an oversized 2-car garage, part of which is currently used as a music studio – complete with sound proofing.
The home is located at 542 E Cumberland Rd, Orange, California and is currently listed for the low, low price of $299,000. Seriously, why rent when you can own a home with a skatepark out back. Click the link for all the details.
[Link: Corliss Reality]
by The Editors on November 6, 2011
It’s been a crazy couple days for Kelly Slater. The elation of winning his 11th ASP World Title followed directly by the realization that he hadn’t clinched it just yet. Then on Sunday, November 6, 2011, knowing he had to win one more heat to officially own the trophy he had already been awarded, he faced off in Round 4, Heat 2 of the Rip Curl Pro Search SF against two of the rippingest new kids on tour.
The combined ages of Brazilians Miguel Pupo and Gabriel Madina may fall two years short of Slater’s 39 years, but that did not help them today as Slater surfed past the 17 and 19 year olds to advance to the quarterfinals and seal the 2011 ASP Title.
“It was a confirmed the other day, but we’re sure now,” Slater said. “I’m stoked. I was upset about it, but I also thought it was really funny. There are no hard feelings towards ASP and mistakes happen. It’s easy to point things out. It was a little tough to readjust and I was going against kids who could be my kids and they throw radical airs. I was hoping for big offshore barrels, not closeout onshore ramps. I just didn’t know what to expect out there. I didn’t know if we’d have air sections and it was kind of flat with a lot of power. The waves were closeouts and fast with a weird landing.”
Now that this is over Slater may just be relaxed enough to win the entire contest. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2011
by The Editors on November 6, 2011
For the 15th season in a row Mountain High was the first Southern California resort to turn on the lifts and open for snowboarding. If Boreal hadn’t opened a week ago, they would have been the first.
“We are very excited to lead Southern California into the 2011/12 season,” said Karl Kapuscinski, President and CEO. “This is one of our earliest openings ever and with more cold weather in the forecast we are looking forward to a fantastic start.”
Lift will run daily from 8:30 AM to 4 PM with night riding beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 6, 2011
Zumiez Reno store manager Frank Osborn was driving home to Incline, Nevada on the Mt. Rose highway on Thursday, November 3, 2011 when he saw a car slide off the road and down a cliff. He knew he had to do something according to a story in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Osborn pulled over to the right, called 911, and looked in his car for rope. . . When he couldn’t find rope, he said he grabbed the [hundred foot long garden] hose. . . “I could hear a baby crying,” Osborn said. . . When he got to the car below, a mother and her 2-year-old son, were standing outside of the car. “They both seemed like they were in shock and cold, but I couldn’t believe they were OK and not hurt, no blood.”
Osborn stuffed the boy into his hoodie and climbed the hose back to the road and put him in his car. By then to others had arrived to help. Good to know Zumiez employees are overly helpful even when they’re not moving units.
[Link: Reno Gazette-Journal]
by The Editors on November 4, 2011
Surfers have never been that good at math and now thanks to a calculation error it appears that Kelly Slater has not in fact won his 11th world title (please ignore the previous post).
Sadly, that whole “winning his 11th title on the first anniversary of Andy Irons’ death” story line is for naught. The ASP explains:
“Our rankings’ system is designed to split tie-breaks based off of seed points,” Renato Hickel, ASP World Tour Manager, said. “Kelly (Slater) and Owen (Wright) tied at best nine of 11 results, so we went to best eight of 11 results and the system gave it to Kelly based off his higher seed position. We were operating under that assumption and created the ASP World Title scenarios based off of that. This was a mistake. In the end, we’re responsible for this and should be held accountable. We apologize to our fans, the surfers and to Owen and Kelly.”
Yes. It’s a pretty big blow it by the Association of Surfing Professionals. Now, according to the math wizards at the ASP, all Slater has to do is win one more heat and the title is official his.
So, if you missed seeing Kelly win his 11th world title on Wednesday, then you have another chance. For the official word on the point calculations, follow that jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 3, 2011
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Steve Larosiliere and the Stoked Mentoring crew with gather at Union Square Ballroom in New York City to recognize Paul Rodriguez, Jeanne Rousseau and Armani Green, Leanne Fonseca, and Ann Kaatz at their annual Stoked Awards presentation.
The show, which features live DJs, open bar and a silent auction begins at 7 PM EST. Tickets are $100 for general admission (click here to order). The Union Square Ballroom, is located at 27 Union Square West, New York City.
[Link: Stoked Mentoring]
by The Editors on November 2, 2011
[Update November 2, 2011: The ASP admitted on Friday, November 4, 2011 that, due to a tabulating error, Kelly Slater had not actually won the 2011 title on November 2, 2011 and that he needed to win one more heat. Click here for that story.]
We figured there was nothing that would keep Kelly Slater from winning his 11th World ASP Title (aside from some wild life), but Australia’s Daniel Ross gave him a run for it. With less than three minutes to go and Ross in the lead Kelly Slater got the wave he needed to clinch the title at the Rip Curl Pro Search SF.
“This is pretty fabulous,” Slater said. “Two days ago in the afternoon it was chunky and small and didn’t look inviting at all. Yesterday was nice and today looks like a nice day in France. I don’t know, this hasn’t sunk in. I’ve been pretty stressed about it and I’m glad it’s over. It’s very fulfilling and there’s personal satisfaction. It feels real nice. I’ve dedicated my life to surfing and competing and to go a whole year and win a world title and have it pay off, it’s really fulfilling. To win on American soil is nice. Everyone’s been so cool and the locals have been so stoked. It’s been a special time. It’s been warm and offshore and a nice little swell. Someone’s looking over us and probably Andy (Irons).”
Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 2, 2011
California’s Mammoth Mountain is opening on Thursday, November 10, 2011 and it’s not just the snow that will keep the troops entertained. Oh no. It’s four days of non-stop entertainment.
Don’t believe us? Follow the jump for the entire schedule including the traditional Champagne Toast on the sundeck and a performance by the Black Lips. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 2, 2011
As of December 15, 2011 current Spy Optic CEO Carol Montgomery is moving to the company’s board of directors and Michael Marckx will get to trade in his president title for that of the chief executive officer.
“The past several months have been very positive for Orange 21 and SPY. Carol was consulting for the Board when we appointed her CEO in April 2011. She completed her mission ahead of schedule and above expectation,” said Seth Hamot, Orange 21 Chairman of the Board. “Carol will continue to play a strategic role as a member of The Board. Michael Marckx was instrumental as President in reinvigorating the SPY brand and developing innovative sales strategies and product extensions. Michael Angel’s contributions have helped us put the Company on a more solid foundation.”
Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
