Chuckbuddies may be the perfect snowboard finger toys. They seem to stomp landings, never get haired, and come in eight colors. But they’re not cheap. Each Chuckbuddies action figure costs €21.99 ($28 each plus $6.50 shipping). On the other hand, we could buy three Chuckbuddies for the price of one Vail lift ticket.
[Link: Chuckbuddies via Methodmag.com]
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Vimeo says this clip was uploaded 17 days ago so that means, we’re about two weeks behind. Good thing it’s never too late to revel in the wisdom of the Lizard King—especially when it comes to snowboarding. Click here for part one of this interview.
[Link: Updown via Radcollector]
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If all the product at January Surf Expo show in Orlando, Florida weren’t enough Quiksilver will be holding their All 80s All Day Vert Challenge at Surf Expo. It probably wouldn’t be out of line for us to assume that the event might possibly include a visit by Tony Hawk. He went last year. It’s always good to see his blonde 80s mop haloed in neon.
The event is open to the public, but Surf Expo attendees will get VIP admission which is better than having to travel all the way to Huntington Beach. You going?
[Link: Surf Expo]
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As much as we’d like to be at the Turtle Bay Resort on Monday, December 6, 2010 for the 40th Annual Surfer Poll Awards, we’re going to have to watch the antics of hosts Sal Masekela and Freddie P, and red carpet interviewers Mark Healey, and Saxon Boucher live on the Internet with the rest of the civilians this year.
Here’s a little of what we’re going to miss in person.
This year’s SURFER Poll Awards will be held in honor of recently lost legend, three-time World Champion Andy Irons. While acknowledging all of the surfers lost this year, the event will put a heavy focus on Andy and the legacy he leaves behind in and out of the water. Another focal point of this year’s show will be Kelly Slater’s 10th world title win. Touted as the world’s most dominant athlete, Kelly’s accomplishments have catapulted the sport of surfing and garnered the world’s attention.
We won’t be sipping Mai Tais on the lawn, but we won’t get pushed off the rocks either. Internet show begins at 9 PM PST Monday December 6.
For the rest of the details follow the jump.
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The US Ski and Snowboard Association announced their “Pro Halfpipe” team and aside from Greg Bretz and Louie Vito it’s all girl action in the pro ranks. As we’ve said for years, all the US Snowboard Team does during non-Olympic years is fill uniforms. Aside from bronze medalist Kelly Clark none of the Vancouver Olympic medal winners stayed on the team. Wonder if that hurts any feelings at USSA?
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SUPERbrand Apparel has hooked up Melbourne, Australia skater Kurt Winter to the team.
“Kurt represents everything we’re trying to do with our brand in general,” said SUPERbrand Creative Director Tony Larson. “He’s young, he rips and he’s got great style. And like the rest of the guys on the team, he’s just a great human. We’re lucky to have him.”
Sounds super. Follow the jump for the rest.
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On Monday, November 30, 2010 big waves surfers gathered at Maverick’s for the opening ceremony for The Jay at Maverick’s big wave contest, according to a story in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
The day began with a touching opening ceremony honoring beloved Santa Cruz surfer Jay Moriarity, for whom the contest is named, and a paddle out and ceremonial surf ring in the calm waters by the reef break. . . The official contest waiting period begins Wednesday and continues through Feb. 28. The invitees get to vote on contest-worthy swells. Once the majority picks one, they will have 24-hours notice to get to the break near Half Moon Bay.
After all the boys have been through, it’s nice to the see the Maverick’s contest back on track. Click the link for the official heat draw.
[Link: Santa Cruz Sentinel]
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Denver’s Westword Weekly visited Cooper Mountain for post-Thanksgiving Leftover Yam Jam and talked to snowboarders about fashion. Here are two:
Mike Perle, 16, snowboarder “I like Volcom because they are the biggest company. I also like Quiksilver. Tight pants and tall tees need to go — I like normal clothing on skiers and riders.”
Andy Harris (pictured right), 22, snowboarder “I’m wearing Tech Nine. I like Big Clothes and like to look like a gansta. I think your gear needs to be steezy.”
These civilians certainly know what they want. Steezy, indeezy.
[Link: Westword Weekly]
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Real Estate expert Jason Lee is apparently working on a new TV series for Adult Swim that would have something to do with skateboarding, according to a story on CinemaBlend.com.
Lee wasn’t very specific on the details of the pilot, however he did say that he would be starring and directing in it and that it takes place within the skateboarding world. . . . “It’s very twisted, it’s very out there being that it’s Adult Swim, but I’m very proud that it takes place in the world of skateboarding because not much is done in that world, and so I get to play with that. We’re gearing up to shoot that in a few weeks, so fingers crossed.”
For the record we’ll watch (and even occasionally pay to see) anything Jason Lee appears in.
[Link: Cinemablend.com]
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