by The Editors on October 5, 2011
Apple has always used surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding to show off their latest products and sometimes we like to think that it was because if Steve Jobs wasn’t so busy changing the world, he would have spent a little more time doing one or two of the things we all love.
It would take days to list all the ways Steve Jobs has directly and indirectly influenced the way we as an industry do everything, from art, to photography, to video, and product design. We’d just like to say, thank you for everything. Thanks for changing the world. We couldn’t have done it without you. Seriously.
We were happy to know that “Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.” To leave a message or memory of Steve Jobs email it to rememberingsteve@apple.com.
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
It’s not all bad news in the action mall retail sector. Zumiez shares were up 6% today after the company released strong September sales numbers according to a story on Forbes.com.
The mall-based retailer reported Wednesday that sales last month surged 18.3% to $52.9 million (from $44.7 million a year ago), and comparable store sales were up 10.1%. . . More importantly the company bumped its third-quarter earnings forecast to between 40 and 41 cents per share, from previous guidance of 37 to 39 cents. Wall Street’s consensus estimate calls for earnings of 39 cents per share.
Take that, Pac Sun.
[Link: Forbes]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
Apopka, Florida’s Dalton Dern has joined the team at Lifeblood Skateboards. More of his “all terrain talent” will be featured in a feature video coming out this fall, according to Bryce Kanights.
[Link: Lifeblood Skateboards]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
We’ll admit it. Along with the rest of the Americas we slept through the first 10 heats of the Quiksilver Pro France last night. We tried to stay awake, but that damn Ken Burns/ Peter Coyote joint Prohibition knocked us out like a bottle of bad ‘shine. While we were snoozing, however, things got done. All the majors (except Joel Parkinson) made it out of their first round heats. Dane Reynolds lost to Owen Wright in Round 1, surprising no one.
When Round two kicked off, Parko lost to Morocco’s super grom Ramzi Boukhiam, Jeremy Flores slipped by Marc Lacomare in the French Revolution heat, and surprise of all surprises ol’ Neckbeard smoked Adriano de Souza in Round 2 Heat 3 to stay in the game.
We feared Reynolds would be out of the contest on day one, but he started blasting airs and immediately reminded everyone that he still is a force to be reckoned when he actually shows up. Hopefully nothing happens between now and Round three, because, regardless of the heckling, we do enjoy watching Dane rip the big water folds.
Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
This is the trailer for the new Jeremy Jones movie Further.
Drawing upon a lifetime of experience Jones seeks out first descents and exotic experiences in an effort to evolve not only his snowboarding, but himself. The relationships forged from isolation and travel are almost as intriguing as the maniacal descents themselves. Join Jeremy and his crew in the Arctic Circle, Japan, the High Sierra and the remote Pickett Range among others as they push their minds and bodies Further.
The film features: Jeremy Jones, Terje Haakonsen, Xavier De Le Rue, DCP, Nicolas Müller, Lucas Debari, Josh Dirksen, Forrest Shearer, and Ryland Bell. And as Jones says, “It’s kind of the next step.” We believe him.
[Link: Teton Gravity Research]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
There’s a lot of goodness in Ashland, Oregon and we’re not just talking free Lithium water in Lithia Park. Now, it would appear that we can add new skate shoes to the Ashland mix, thanks to industry vet Travis Matsdorf’s new footwear company Praxis.
The inaugural Praxis product collection will be unveiled in early December and hit select shops, both in the US and internationally, in May 2012. . . “We’re thrilled for the Praxis brand launch.” says Matsdorf. “We will promote uniqueness on a global level through a meaningful and heartfelt service effort with our retail partners. We believe this will lay the foundation for a special brand experience that will excite and engage the end consumer.”
With 10 years directing sales at iPath, we’re guessing Matsdorf knows what’s up. Will be interesting to see what he and the team have planned. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
Not to beat any dead horses, but four-time ASP World Surfing Champion Stephanie Gilmore is also in the ESPN The Magazine Body Issue naked. And while we hate to play favorites, Stephie wins this round. But now we’re done. We promise. . .Then on second thought, Stephie better not stay out in the sun too long or she’s likely to get a rosy hodge.
[Link: ESPN The Magazine]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
ESPN: The Magazine has posted a few teaser photos of naked athletes from their Body Issue that hits news stands on Friday, October 7, 2011. And Gretchen Bleiler is not only in the magazine, but on one of the covers as well.
“The nude thing is interesting at first. You’re like ‘Really I’m going to just take it off.’ It just gets more and more comfortable. Especially on a day like today,” Bleiler says. “It was nuking out there and I felt bad for everyone who had clothes on. I was the one who was lucky on a day like today. It’s a huge honor to be grouped in with some of the most amazing and skilled athletes in the world. Celebrating Men, women. Every different kind of body, every different kind of sport and showing that everything is beautiful in a very athletic way. I want to be strong and I want to be badass and I think we accomplished that.”
We’d have to agree. Mrs. Hotel is looking fit, especially when you flash back to her first pinup outing in FHM. Follow the jump for the video and magazine cover.
[Link: ESPN The Magazine] [click to continue…]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
Nothing like a little Forest Bailey footage from the 686 Team Trip to help get us tuned into the new fall season.
[Link: 686]
by The Editors on October 5, 2011
