by The Editors on June 9, 2011
The Agenda Trade Show is returning to Japan after a short hiatus thanks to a partnership with Green Room Inc. Agenda will run at the Belle Salle Harajuku event space August 18-19, 2011.
“This show is really going to take AGENDA, Tokyo, to the next level,” said Aaron Levant, AGENDA President. “Our partnership with Green Room, Inc. enables us to continue to build the awareness of AGENDA, Tokyo, and bring a premium street and footwear show that is a great fit for our vendors, buyers and press with a presence in Japan.”
The Agenda Tokyo Trade Show will feature more than 50 brands such as Supra, DVS, Skullcandy, KR3W and more. Follow the jump for all the details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 9, 2011
In a statement released by the family of Andy Irons on Wednesday June 8, 2011 independent forensic pathologist Dr. Vincent Di Maio has listed the cause of death for Irons (who died in a Dallas hotel room on his way home from Puerto Rico on November 2, 2010) as a “natural death from sudden cardiac arrest due to a severe blockage of a main artery of the heart.”
The official autopsy report from Tarrant County Chief Medical Examiner Nizam Peerwani, MD lists a second cause of death as “acute mixed drug ingestion.” Drugs listed include Alprazolam, methadone, cocaine, and “a trace amount of methamphetamine.”
The family’s medical expert, however, disagrees that these drugs were an official cause of death for Irons.
Dr. Di Maio questioned Dr. Peerwani’s decision to list the finding “Acute Mixed Drug Ingestion” under “Cause of Death” because he believes “it was not the cause of death and did not contribute to the death. The Manner of Death is in fact labeled Natural.” Dr. Di Maio goes on to say that the drugs cited, Alprazolam (Xanax) and methadone (an analgesic drug commonly used in the treatment of chronic pain), are in “therapeutic levels” and notes that benzoylecgonine is an “inactive metabolite,” which Gary H. Wimbish Ph.D., DABFT, a forensic toxicologist consulted by the family, has explained is a breakdown product of cocaine. . . . Dr. Peerwani’s report also cites the presence of a trace amount of methamphetamine. Lyndie insists Andy was not a methamphetamine user, so it is likely the substance was present in the cocaine he ingested. But again, Dr. Di Maio believes that none of these drugs was the cause of, or contributed to, Andy’s death.
For the entire statement from the Irons family, including mention of Irons’ bipolar disorder, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 9, 2011
A police officer in Wengerlawn, Ohio was apparently trying to pass a 14-year-old skateboarder who was rolling on the side of the road and didn’t quite make it. The officer, who obviously should have slowed down, clipped the skateboarder with his side mirror, knocking the kid down resulting in a broken leg and a destroyed skateboard, according to a story on WHIO TV.
The teen’s family told NewsCenter 7 that he underwent surgery for a broken leg. He is listed in stable condition, recovering in the ICU, according to family members. . . Clay Twp. Police Chief Don Perkins said this is not the kind of situation where the officer would be placed on administrative leave until the investigation is complete.
No, no. Apparently running over kids on skateboards is just not that big a deal in Clay Township, Ohio.
[Link: WHIO TV]
by The Editors on June 8, 2011
PacSun just keeps breaking records it would seem. Today, they dropped to their lowest price in 52 weeks at $2.46, according to a story on Financial News Network. Their previous 52-week record, set six days ago on June 2, 2011, was $2.90.
Over the past year, Pacific Sunwear has traded in a range of $2.46 to $6.84 and are now at $2.50. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.49% lower and 1.09% lower over the past week, respectively.
The mall action fashion retailer still has a ways to go before they break their 10-year low of 93 cents set in January of 2009. Think they can do it?
[Link: Financial News Network]
by The Editors on June 8, 2011
On the heels of news that Nike is taking over the title sponsorship position of the US Open of Surfing comes word that Nike surf brand Hurley has “joined forces” with Billabong and Events NSW to launch the Australian Open of Surfing.
The event, set to take place at Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach 11 – 19 February 2012 is a global, multifaceted youth and sporting event that will showcase the best in surfing, skate, music, fashion and art with an expected spectator audience of 125,000. . . The Australian Open of Surfing is an extension of the world’s largest action sports festival, the US Open of Surfing. The annual event held at Huntington Beach, California, celebrates inclusion and creativity while inspiring the next generation of athletes and artists.
Guess all we need now is a Nike French Open, and a Nike UK Open and we’ll have the Nike Grand Slam of Surfing. Seems Nike just can’t get enough of boardsports these days. Nike. Nike. Nike. Follow the jump for the official word from the ASP. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on June 8, 2011
In his most recent Market Watch column Jeff Harbaugh digs into the timeline of PPR’s as yet un-closed acquisition of Volcom thanks to some new paperwork that was released as part of the settlement of a lawsuit.
From various documents filed as part of the deal, we know that the first contacts between PPR and Volcom management was on February 8th and 9th, 2010 where “…there were initial discussions about the businesses and histories of Volcom and PPR, as well as ways the companies might work together.” On March 11, PPR told Volcom they were interested in a potential strategic transaction. No purchase price was mentioned. There were ongoing meetings and conversations through April, but around April 28, Volcom told PPR that it intended to pursue its strategic plan “…rather than continue talks with regard to any potential strategic transaction…”
Harbaugh also discusses another potential buyer (“bidder A”) who felt that a purchase price of $24 was as high as they were interested in going. If you’re into M&A, click the link and read the rest.
[Link: Market Watch]
by The Editors on June 7, 2011
For the video for their song Pure, San Francisco, California based Blackbird Blackbird brought in director Eli Stonberg who created some amazingly different views of skateboarding in the rain: sometimes 10 views at once, according to a story on Mashable.com.
“I wanted to create an anatomical study of a skateboarder’s motions,” says Stonberg. “When a skater attempts a trick, we usually think of their front foot doing most of the work. It slides and kicks violently to make the board spin or ollie. I was interested in what the other body parts were doing at that same moment.”
What Stonberg created is both beautiful and oddly instructive. Check it out.
[Link: Mashable]
by The Editors on June 7, 2011
Swiss “backpacker” Dominic Emmenegger, 21, has become somewhat of a skatelebrity in Australia after attempting to ride his skateboard through Melbourne’s Burnley Tunnel during morning rush hour. He was nearly killed by several trucks and caused a huge traffic jam.
After his arrest Emmenegger then spent two nights in jail for “breaching his bail conditions.” Now he’s been fined $1,000 and had his skateboard taken away, according to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Dominic Emmenegger pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates Court today to reckless conduct endangering serious injury.
In addition to the $1000 contribution to the Road Trauma Foundation, Magistrate Jelena Popovic placed the 21-year-old on a two-year good behaviour bond and ordered the forfeiture of his skateboard.
While staying in Melbourne Emmenegger is apparently staying with a “ex-Grand Prix grid girl” so it appears that things weren’t all bad. And yes, we’re going to guess he was riding a longboard. He was most definitely wearing a Hurley hat. .
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[Link: Sydney Morning Herald]
by The Editors on June 7, 2011
Count the City Council of Tacoma, Washington has one of the most progressive city governments in the nation. Not only are they not working to outlaw skateboarding in their city, they’re adding an amendment to their city code encouraging people to ride skateboards as an alternative form of transportation, according to a story in the Bellingham Herald.
The amendment specifically identifies “Low Speed Electric Vehicles, bicycles, skateboards and other forms of active transportation” that will “not negatively impact the quality of the environment and contribute to the city’s overall efforts in addressing issues associated with global warming and climate change.” As City Councilman Marty Campbell said last week. “It’s an inexpensive, green form of transportation that is currently being used in the city of Tacoma, so I wanted to make sure our code reflected that.”
If only more narrow-minded city council members could come to the same conclusion. At least there is hope in Tacoma.
[Link: Bellingham Herald]
by The Editors on June 7, 2011
Vans has apparently added Australian surfer Wade Goodall to their surf team.
“Wade represents a new generation of futuristic surfers that are multi-talented, in and out of the water,” said Vans Surf Marketing Manager Scott Sisamis. “At 24, he has already started to make a significant mark on the global surf scene and we are super psyched to have him join our crew.”
Goodall joins a stacked team which include Nathan Fletcher, Joel Tudor, Pat, Dane and Tanner Gudauskas, Alex Knost, John Florence, Andrew Doheny and Dylan Graves. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
The Agenda Trade Show is returning to Japan after a short hiatus thanks to a partnership with Green Room Inc. Agenda will run at the Belle Salle Harajuku event space August 18-19, 2011.
