Archive | August, 2010

2010 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race

31 Aug

The start of the 2010 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race

What lies beneath?


The 2010 Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race went down last weekend under relatively calm seas and favorable weather. It was the 35th running of the race, and with all the recent shark sitings, one would think this year was maybe a bit more exciting than years past. Of course, over the 32 mile ocean trek we didn’t hear any commotion about shark sitings, just a couple sun fish and a grey whale. Nick Meistrell captured some great pics, scroll through (more…)

The Dark Side of the Lens

30 Aug

This is an awesome piece on the dedication, passion, and sacrifice it takes to be a surf photographer. It’s one thing to succeed in the warmth of tropical waters, but to thrive is the harsh environment of the North Atlantic is another. Whether you give a crap about surfing or not, you’ll agree Mickey Smith is a bonifide legend if you take 6 minutes to watch The Dark Side of the Lens. Surfing in Ireland is hardcore, documenting it like Mickey Smith is heroic.

The Scorpion Dismount

29 Aug

Ryan Conners and the Scorpion Discount

This Scorpion is going to hurt


Ryan Conners living up to the age old rule that you have pay to play. In skateboarding those payments are usually in the form of painfull crashes. In this case, Ryan found himself in the unfavorable Scorpion position. Ryan said it didn’t really hurt that bad and that it was actually funny in the end, but then again this kid is way tougher than you and i.

Keith Lidberg goes Triple Kink

28 Aug


When hitting a rail like this, you really have got to want it. This is not something you can do half heartedly. Just ask Keith Lidberg as he goes “all in” to conquer this scary triple kink rail. You can also see the full photo sequence on page 44-45 of the September 2010 Issue of Alliance Wakeboard Magazine.

The Wedge Pumps Video

27 Aug

Here’s proof that a photo can be deceiving or more importantly, a good photographer has the ability to make chaos look perfect. While our post yesterday showed photos of some perfect moments, this video proves that most of the photos where just moments from destruction. The Wedge rules all surfers, always has always will. Enjoy.

Wedge Carnage from David Lee Scales on Vimeo.

The Wedge Pumps

26 Aug

At the bottom of a beast at the Wedge in Newport Beach

Did he make it?


The Wedge has been pumping. Many of the usual suspects where in the lineup such as the Wedgendary (thanks Ghetto Surf) Spencer Pirdy, Bobby Okvist, Rad Chad, Victor Done and Jarrod Cassidy to name a few. There was even a cameo by Keith Malloy, who pulled one of the (more…)

MTV2 Rock N Jock with Cory Lopez

25 Aug

Cory Lopez at the US Open of Surfing

Rockstars sign lots of autographs!


Now more than ever, Cory Lopez is a rockstar of the surfing world. Check out his interview on MTV2.

Kurt Yaeger Thriving

21 Aug

Kurt Yaeger Amputee BMX Rider

Amputee BMX'r Kurt Yaeger - The Will to Ride


A lot of people just hang it up after a horrible accident. Kurt Yaeger is not one of those people. He posseses a will to ride that many of us could only dream of. Next time you think you can’t do something, or you feel like giving up because the deck is stacked against you, just watch this video, pick yourself up and get after it! This is Amputee BMX’r Kurt Yaeger giving us all a little inspiration.

Revenge of the Bull

20 Aug

Revenge of the Bull

A Bull with a vertical leap like Michael Jordan.


Can you say animals gone wild. First a crazy increase in Shark sitings around the world and now this Bull Fighting tragedy in Tafalla, Spain? Bull Fighting is not really our thing. Seems to be a really crappy tradition and apparently this Bull was over it. Sorry for the people that were injured, but it’s a wonder this type thing doesn’t happen more often. Especailly seeing the vertical leap of this revenging bull. Checking Bull Fighting off the bucket list unless viewed from the upper deck. Gnarls!

Revenge of the Bull via CNN

The Shark Submarine

19 Aug

The amazine Seabreacher Shark Submarine

Our new markeing vehicle


Once we move into the new office, we are going to pick up a new submarine. Imagine a nice morning communte through Newport Harbor, maybe even cruise out to scare some surfers at 54th Street, before docking the sub at the new office. Who thinks of this stuff? It’s a company called (more…)

Butler Progression Session Round 2

18 Aug

Father Marinaro Park in Butler, PA

The Father Marinaro Skate Park


Our boy Kevin Ice is hosting another one of his Butler Progression Sessions. It’s going down at the Father Marinaro Park in Butler, PA on August 21st, 2010 starting at 1pm. 20$ entry fee, winner takes all with prizes and contest giveaways for riders and fans. This is a community event, so come out and support the the Butler action sports scene. Big ups to Kevin for putting this contest together for the riders in his community!
Butler Progression Session Round 2

Come out and support the Butler, PA skate scene!

Anthony Walsh – 10 Point Ride at Teahupoo

17 Aug

Anthony Walsh 10 Point Ride at Teahupoo

Anthony Walsh - Turning a closeout into a 10 Pointer. Image: ASP


The VonZipper / Air Tahiti Nui Trials are full on! Round one is in the books and Anthony Walsh pulled a rabbit out of his hat in the dying minutes of his heat. Judging from the photo above, most would guess Walshy had no hopes of making it. Feast your eyes on the video below to see Anthony Walsh turn this closeout into a 10 Point ride. Hopefully this gives Walshy the momentum he needs to make it to the main event! Keep checking www.billabongpro.com for updates!

2010 Von Zipper Air Tahiti Nui Trials

16 Aug

Anthony Walsh Elevator drop to wipeout in Tahiti

Anthony Walsh - Elevator drop to a serious flogging


Teahupo’o is bringing heat for 2010 the the Von Zipper / Air Tahiti Nui Trials. Hopefully the trials will be live webcast ??? Here’s some video hightlights from yesterday. Some of the boys, including Anthony Walsh took some beatings while also riding the barrels of their lives. Like we always say, sometimes you’ve got to pay to play!

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New Shark Watch Headquarters

15 Aug

We found the perfect building for our next move. We just need to sell a few more Sharks.

Sideview of the Discovery Channel Headquarters during Shark Week

Genius.

Photo By sarawithoutanh001
Discovery Channel Headquarters during Shark Week

Watch out for the seal carcasses on your way in.

Photo by Ami Tamura

The Ultimate Shark Watch Collection

14 Aug

Drew Lewis Ultimate Shark Watch Collection

Sharks, Sharks, Sharks, lots of Sharks!

Over the years we’ve seen some pretty good Shark Watch Collections. Probably the best ever was from Eddie Villa. Actually, it was Eddie’s retro collection that really inspired us to bring all of the sharks back. Flash forward to today, and this collection from Drew Lewis has got to be one of the best collection of the newer sharks. Very impressive and stoked to see Drew has been customizing some of them. Do you have a better collection? Post an image to our Facebook page.

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