by The Editors on January 15, 2009
We have friends at Sole Tech and yet, we’re always finding out about their new shoes somewhere else. It’s sad, really. Here’s what Highsnobiety had to say about these new Skate 2 shoes:
Etnies and Electronic Arts Inc. have worked together to bring the etnies GvR skateboarding contest to the Skate 2 video game, and to create an etnies Skate 2 RVM shoe for real world skateboarding. The etnies RVM Skate 2 shoe will be available when the game hits stores late January 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The look like nice Cabs to us.
[Link: High Snobiety]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
Nixon hosts an art show with pieces from all their friends: Chivo, Jody Morris, Taylor Dunfee, Marlena Detrick, Steven Neiley, Morgan, Mimi Knoop, The Pirates, Rob Machado, Russ Morland, Tony Ramsell, Cory Shephard, Travis Collier, Chili Thom, Rob Mathis, Mike Jackson, Jody Rogac, Tyler Quarles, Catherine Leslie, Mila Franovic, Calen Knauf, Kevin Rockwell, Tyler Simpson, Phoenix and Caley Vanular .
It all happens January 21, 2009 at the Trunk Gallery, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K7
[Link: Nixon]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
Mike Basich has always done things his way no matter what. He’s been a pro snowboarder, a snow/skate shop owner, and all along he’s been keeping the 241 flame alive. The Colfax Record, catches up with Mikey and discusses his new snowboard company.
This project has been a combination of trying to make something that is environmentally friendly and rides great,” he said. “I want the graphic to remain the same until the technology within the board changes.” . . . Basich starts with a wood core he mills from an 80-foot pine tree that fell on his property. Combined with Tulipwood, he believes the core is a perfect balance of shock absorption and flexibility.
We don’t doubt him for a minute.
[Link: Colfax Record]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
Coming sometime next summer The Skateboard Film Festival promises “To bring together skateboard filmmakers of all ages and caliber from around the world and challenge them artistically through creative achievement in film and video.”
So far it’s going to happen on “a weekend in the summer of 2009 in Seattle, Washington.”
We’ll keep you posted.
[Link: The Skateboard Film Festival via Club Mumble]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
If a whole day riding the Blackbox TF isn’t enough Brixton brings us this. . .
by The Editors on January 13, 2009
Nixon co-founder Chad DiNenna appears to be investing in another headphone and luggage company called Astro Gaming, according to a story on GameDaily.
Astro Gaming announced today that that they have received $3.5 million in venture capital. This Series B round was led by Triangle Peak Partners with other investors including Fayez Sarofim & Co., Chad DiNenna and Gilbert Arenas.
We guess it’s good to diversify.
[Link: GameDaily]
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
Quiksilver announced today that Marty Samuels, president of Quiksilver Americas has left the company and Craig Stevenson has been named interim President of Quiksilver Americas effective immediately.
Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “I would like to thank Marty for his many contributions to Quiksilver over the last twelve years. Marty was instrumental to our growth during his time here, a period in which we’ve established ourselves as the leading action sports lifestyle company and we will miss him. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”
The press release gives no reason for Marty’s departure. Maybe he’s leaving so he can “spend more time with his family.”
[Link: Welt.de]
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
On January 24th, 2009 from 7-10pm New Image Art celebrates their 15 Year Anniversary with some art, music, and video including art from some of our favorites like: Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFettridge and many more. New Image Art, 7910 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles.
[Link: New Image Art via RVCA]
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
A film company called Embryo Films will be shooting a feature film in Breckenridge this spring titled Zombie On Board, according to a story in The Summit Daily.
Described as a “somewhat gruesome comedy,” the film chronicles a group of highly functioning zombie snowboarders who take a small mountain town by storm during Mardi Gras. . . .“When you think of zombie movies you usually get a certain image, but we are going for a more comedic angle,” director Jeff Bollow said. “Our aim is to straddle the line between edgy and funny, and we think we have a pretty solid concept.
Zombie snowboarders? Seems like zombie skiers would be more believable.
[Link: Summit Daily via Angrysnowboarder]
