Pro surf season is in full swing with Vans Triple Crown starting in Hawaii, ASP Rip Curl in San Francisco, and incredible surfing pushing the sport in new ways.
Category: Action Sports
Burton to Exhibit at Outdoor Retailer for First Time -Joining Ranks of Action Sports Making the Move
Burton Snowboards is added to growing ranks of action sports brands heading to SLC for OR. Wonder how this makes SIA feel?
Why Get Sponsored When You’re Bigger Than Your Sponsors? Introducing the Shaun White Supply Co.
Shaun White’s new gig with D6 Sports could trigger changes in action sports as he rolls out his own stuff (except for snowboards which Burton is probably stoked about).
Sports to Learn -Understanding Top Sports Youth Culture Aspires Towards, Means New Directions in Lifestyle Associations
Today, the apparel, footwear, accessories, and icons surrounding favorite sports are what gets people to participate or aspire towards association. This drives trends.
Tough Times for Pro Women Surfers with No Vans Triple Crown Series, Low Prize Purses, Plus Who’s Confirmed for 2012 ASP Tour
The Triple Crown in Hawaii is ramping up as the final stage for surfing competition, but this year, there are no women’s events. What this means for the state of surfing.
Jake Burton Diagnosed with Cancer
Snowboarding’s pioneer has a difficult path ahead of him, but all remain hopeful for recovery.
Americana Fashion’s Latest Subculture -Reflections of Past California
A new twist on a retro culture, the latest mash-ups feature pure West Coast vibes. Here’s hot it’s inspiring fashion, footwear, collabs, art and style from this growing movement.
Quiksilver Pro NYC Delivers High Surf Drama, $1 Million-Dollar Purse, New Location for East Coast Surf Fans
On the heels of Hurricane Irene, the event canceled its music festival portion, but got in the surf action with new swells from upcoming Hurricane Katia.
Nike U.S. Open of Surfing Wraps-up with Kelly Slater and Sally Fitzgibbons Claiming First Places
500,000 people descended on Huntington Beach, CA last weekend for the finals of mainland America’s biggest surfing competition.
Skateboarding Big Air Off 80-Foot Perches Stokes Fans at X Games 17 -Bob Burnquist Lands the Gold
One of the most exciting events at the X Games, Big Air skateboarding came with its fair share of thrills and chills and top skaters, including newcomer, 14-year-old Mitchie Brusco, threw massive tricks.