Tag: boards

SIA Show Reveals Strength of Women’s Markets, Trends in Ski and Snowboard Apparel, New Directions for Industry

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The month of January, 2014, has been unusually packed with trade shows and snow sporting news. Starting with the naming of the USA snowboarding team, Kelly Clark’s gold win at Winter X Games in Aspen, Sochi Olympics kick-off, Outdoor Retailer Trade Show, and now, followed up by 2014 SIA Snow Show January 30-February 2, in […]

Flashback to the Origins of Skate-Surf Culture: Venice Beach Surf and Skate Fest Brings-out Retro Boards, Decks, Classic Cruisers, and Memorabilia

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From old-school wooden Alva, Hobie, Sims, and Tenderfoot skateboard decks, to classic cruiser bikes like the 1965 Flightline, the Venice Surf and Skate Fest was a reminder of where the surfing, skateboarding, and beach cruiser crossover first took place. Retro surfing posters, Beach Boys music, and even classic Zipees roller skates rounded-out a scene that […]

Why Get Sponsored When You’re Bigger Than Your Sponsors? Introducing the Shaun White Supply Co.

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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).

Agenda Fashion Trade Show Part 2 -More From the Floor

Here’s the inside scoop from Agenda on who’s doing what in streetwear, urbanwear, contemporary crossovers, footwear, and accessories.

Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing Attracts 500,000 Fans, Massive Waves, Top Competitors in Surf, Skateboarding, and BMX, plus Latest Trends in Surf-related Fashion

On-going action in “Surf City” as a monster swell ripped through, attracted scores of people, stoked sponsors, and brought out the best in surf culture. Here’s the inside scoop.