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Richie Jackson Woken At Gunpoint

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:49:08 +0000

Richie mate, we love you.

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Inaugural Wahu Surfer Groms Comps rocks Ocean Grove

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:36:14 +0000

21 November, 2009 : - - Ocean Grove, Victoria -- The first ever Wahu Surfer Groms Comps event landed at Ocean Grove over the weekend with over 40 young surfers taking to the water. With a tiny swell, and light onshore winds which swung offshore during the day, groms from all over the State got involved in the surfing as well as heaps of beach games thanks to Wahu.

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Kieran Taylor wins Roar Industries Ultimate SUP contest

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:36:14 +0000

21 November, 2009 : - - Gold Coast Queensland -- Kieran Taylor (Angourie, NSW), 37, toppled a star-studded field today, to win the 2009 Roar Industries Ultimate SUP Challenge. With some of Australia’s finest exponents of the specialty Stand-Up-Paddle sport converging on the contestable 0.5m waves at Southport Spit (Gold Coast), an action packed day of surfing and racing unfolded.

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LIVE WEBCAST TODAY: Quiksilver Tony Hawk Show.....

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:36:14 +0000

21 November, 2009 : - - The Grand Palais has officially opened its doors for the Quiksilver Tony Hawk Show yesterday! Big program once again today including SKATE initiations and street contests, ART, with the Bára Prásilová exhibition and André painting live. Also MUSIC with DJ sets and live concerts.

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Forum Forever Alternate Angles

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:34:12 +0000

Alternate Angles on the new release from Forum Snowboards "Forever"

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Saturday's Ski and Snowboard Photo Gallery

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:10:00 +0000

Salt Lake City, UT - From Tahoe views to a slalom race in downtown Moscow to a traditional Japanese ceremony, we've literally got the ski and snowboard world in pictures today.

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Freeman, Randall Lead U.S. in World Cup Cross Country Ski Season Opener

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Beitostoelen, Norway - The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team kicked off the 2010 Olympic season in Norway Saturday with Kikkan Randall of Anchorage, Alaska and Kris Freeman of Andover, N.H. leading the way for the U.S., finishing 21st and 22nd, respectively. Ronny Andre Hafsaas of Norway won the men's 15K freestyle event, and fellow Norwegian Marit Bjoergen won the women's 10K.

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Ski Season Arrives in Tahoe with Nearly a Foot of New Snow

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:10:00 +0000

Lake Tahoe, CA/NV - Winter blasted into North Lake Tahoe Friday when temperatures plummeted and a powerful storm hit the region late afternoon and into the evening. When all was said and done, Tahoe ski resorts woke up this morning to 10 inches of new snow at their upper elevations, just as many launched their ski and snowboard seasons.

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Borssen and Hirscher Best in Moscow Promotional Parallel Slalom

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:10:00 +0000

Moscow, Russia - The second edition of the Audi FIS Alpine Ski Champions Cup parallel slalom invitational event was carried out before an estimated 30,000 spectators on a giant ramp erected in a rainy Saturday in Moscow. The promotional event was staged as a knock-out event on the grounds of the Moscow City Palace of Children's and Youth Creativity.

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Gimpl Goes Three for Three in Stockholm

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +0000

Stockholm, Sweden - It seems that no one can stop "the machine." After winning the first two big air contests of the 2010 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup sesaon in London and Barcelona, Austrian rider Stefan Gimpl has also clinched the fourth edition of the LG Winterjam in Stockholm. In front of 20,000 spectators in the Scandinavian city's Olympic Stadium, the 30 year-old veteran not only extended his winning streak to three but also celebrated his fifth triumph in row counted over the current and the last season.

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No Thanksgiving Skiing This Year at Snowshoe

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:10:45 +0000

Snowshoe, WV - Snow fell early and deep last winter at West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain ski and snowboard resort. Not this year.

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Renald McQueen fufanuing a big rail! By Camera Crane

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:58:35 +0000

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Sunday Vegas/SLC Trip Part 2. By Vinylbmx

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

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U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Ski Team Has a Need for Speed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Steamboat Springs, CO - The U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Ski Team is taking adavatge of the early snow at Steamboat Mountain for a camp initiating their winter season. The camp is the first on-snow session for most of the athletes.

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Colorado's Ski Cooper Opens Thursday for Affordable Family Skiing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Leadville, CO - There's no need to spend $70, 80 or $90 to ski in Colorado. The Ski Cooper/Chicago Ridge Ski Area, located atop Tennessee Pass west of Leadville, will open on Thanksgiving Day for the 2009-10 season, and all season long the ski area offers $42 lift tickets and a beginner package that includes lessons, lift tickets and rental equipment for just $60.

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Western Ski Season Reservations Looking Up

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Denver, CO - There may be light on the horizon. Although overall reservations for the upcoming ski and snowboard season at resorts across the western U.S. and Canada lag behind last season, the monthly report issued this week by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) reported a dramatic 25 percent increase in reservations taken among participating mountain resort communities during October for arrivals between October 2009 and March 2010.

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Silverton Adds More Early Season Dates

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:27:29 +0000

With Purgatory now Closed Mid-Week Silverton Mountain will provide additional skiing options …

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Colorado's Monarch Mountain Opening Wednesday

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Monarch Pass, CO - Monarch Mountain will open on the day before Thanksgiving for the 2009-10 ski and snowboard season. The Colorado skiarea will have four lifts -- the Pioneer, Panorama and Tumbelina chairlifts, along with the Childrens Ski School carpet -- in operation. The ski area plans to open the Garfield and Breezeway chairs next Saturday.

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Results Rampfest contest Australia. By Andy Buckworth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +0000

Pro finals: 1st Mat Whyatt with a flip double whip and a front whip 2nd Andy Buckworth front superman and double flip 3rd Lee Kirkman flip bar toboggan Amateur finals : 1st Shan Farrugia 360 double whip 2nd Macca flip whip

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Michigan's $189 White Gold Card Offers a Season's Worth of Skiing and Riding

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Clarkston, MI - The Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) is again selling a card this year that allows the holder to ski at 28 different Michigan ski areas this winter for just $189. Called the MSIA White Gold Card, purchasers are entitled to ski or snowboard one time at each of the participating ski areas during the 2009-10 ski season. Also included is one free ski tune-up (edge sharpen and wax) at participating MSIA ski retailers.

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ARNETTE BMX FALL CLASSIC

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:44:00 +0000

The Arnette All-Day Antics event will be going down on November 29th at the Etnies Skatepark. Check out the flyer for more info...

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Paul de Jong's GENERAL RL PRO. By PdJ

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:30:00 +0000

In 1987 I rode my last Freestyle contest in Hampton Virginia at the Powerhouse Bike Shop. I lived in Williamsburg Virginia for a while and visited the Powerhouse Bike shop every weekend, they called me the "Dutchman" and I spent about all my travellerchecks in that shop so they were happy when I arrived haha. They had a contest planned the following weekend so I wanted to enter but didn't have a

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NEW SHITLUCK TSHIRTS

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:01 +0000

Some brand new ShitLuck tshirt designs have just dropped!...

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EAT THE RICH VIDEO

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:16:00 +0000

This classic UK video from ETR is now online!...

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Vibrations Urbaines clip

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

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Sk8mafia Saturdays (Nov 21)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:42:50 +0000

United Boardshop Demo: Brandon Turner, Jamie Palmore, Kellen James, Wes Kremer, Tyler Surrey, Nick Tucker, Larelle Gray, Dorian Gray, and Friends.

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2010/11 Outerwear A-To-Z: Ride/Cappel With Robin Mavis

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:32:24 +0000

Five questions with Ride outerwear maven Robin Mavis.

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Kyle Leeper Last Call & Video Part

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:03:12 +0000

Kyle Leeper and his part from God Save The Label.

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Desktop Wallpapers - November 21, 2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:00:30 +0000

This week's five new computer backgrounds are from the last stop of this year's Dew Tour in Orlando and include Morgan Wade, Garrett Reynolds, Vince Byron, Anthony Napolitan, and Jeremiah Smith.

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Frecks Interview

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:54:05 +0000

The $lave homeys interviewed its newest am, Frecks.

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Manik In Portland, Oregon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:45:20 +0000

Manik sent down this short clip of a roadtrip from Seattle, Washington to Portland, Oregon.

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Dan Foley Premium Video. By Premium Products

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0000

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120 Second Saturday with Cam Pierce

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:11:22 +0000

Check this out! Its east coast up-and-comer Cameron Pierce gabbing away about getting the big "Team Shoot Out" call and filming his first ever video part. If you can figure out how such a good snowboarder comes from North Carolina, then let us know because we sure as heck can't.

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Tony Hawk Talk: The Birdman In Paris

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:02:37 +0000

We caught up with Tony Hawk in Paris, France to talk about The Tony Hawk Show which coincides with Quiksilver's 40th anniversary.

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Berenkuil part 2

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:42:05 +0000

If you liked yesterday's update about the graffiti art in Eindhoven, Netherlands, you should also check out batch two of the pieces. Some good, some not so hot but at least you can see the differences. Bring the spraycans!

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JC PIERI Mankind Video. By Jean-Charles PIERI

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:20:21 +0000

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2010 Mirraco bikes explained through videos

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:06:45 +0000

Select models in the 2010 Mirraco bike range are explained in video spec overviews on the new Mirraco site. These clips are visible on all bikes that feature the video camera icon on the bike photo thumbnails. The footage is down and dirty on these spec overviews, but a V.O. covers the tech basics, and each clip gives a quick look at the colors and graphics. Look for them in the Bikes section.

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Arnette All-Day Antics

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:00 +0000

The Arnette All-Day Antics BMX Fall Classic is right around the corner. We hope to see you at the Etnies Skatepark on November 29th! * What: Arnette All-Day Antics BMX Fall Classic (Street and Big Air Contest) * When: Sunday, November 29th * Time: 10am-4pm * Where: Etnies Skatepark located at 20028 Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest, CA * Divisions: 10 & Under / 11-16 / 16 & Up / Sponsored (Helmet & Pads Required for All Riders) * Why: Cash Prizes & Giveaways * Special Guests: Autograph Signings with Arnette Team Riders Rob Darden & Corey Martinez * More Info: arnetteantics.com / etniesskatepark.com

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Isaac Barnes Nov 09. By 1664BMX

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:06:30 +0000

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NEW THE Products Helmets

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:40:00 +0000

THE Products is proud to present the new line up of THE One Helmets. The new THE ONE Helmets have been improved with a new anti-bacterial fabric for the removable and washable interior padding. The helmets use THE's industry first BMX/DH dual EPS liner for more effective energy displacement during a crash. 10 new graphic packages are available, so there is a helmet in the THE ONE

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The Soup Bowl Cup joins with Independence Surf Festival

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Bodyboard Barbados is proud to announce its participation and involvement with the 2009 Independence Surf Festival presented by the Caribbean Surf Network & The Barbados Surfing Association.

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Depois aberturas recentes das Boardculture Board Shops

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Depois das aberturas recentes das Boardculture Board Shops de Matosinhos e Viana do Castelo abriu agora, a apenas 1km da praia do Guincho, a nova Boardculture Board Shop do Guincho.

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Fifth annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction revs up

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - On Friday, December 4th, 2009, join the local community for an amazing night of fun, food, music, and friends - all to support charity. The 5th Annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction will take place from 6:30-9:30pm at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach and is sponsored by WBLivesurf.com and the Board Retailers Association. Admission is free.

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Reef's parent company launches 2 new backpack brands

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - VF Outdoor, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation is introducing the launch of two new backpack brands, Wolf Creek and L8R to service the sporting goods, mid-tier, mass and club channels in Fall 2010. VF Outdoor says the the Wolf Creek and L8R brands were created to 'offer consumer-valued feature sets at compelling prices.'

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Zumiez Quarter 3 sales inch up 0.8% while comps fall 8%

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, 2009 increased 0.8% to $113.2 million from $112.2 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2008.

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Small business revenue expectations showing increase..

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - In a survey released by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported that while they are still concerned about the economy, their revenue expectations are up sharply in the past three months.

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Art Brewer to throw photography workshop in Puerto Rico

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Renowned as one of the world's premier surf photographers, Art Brewer will lead this specially designed workshop focused on action surf photography.

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Edouard & Antoine Delpero win back to back ETL finals

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Once again, Morocco did not disappoint and delivered perfect surfing conditions for stop #3 on the 2009 European Tour of Longboard.

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Andrew Cotton heads to Ireland for more monster surf..

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - High winds and big swell over the past week limited surfing opportunities for most. The sheltered breaks of Putsborough and Lynmouth have been rammed as everyone hides from the gales.

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'Stoked Spirit of Holidays' event brings mentors to youth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:25:51 +0000

20 November, 2009 : - - Los Angeles -- The holidays are a time give back to those in need and Stoked Mentoring continues to echo this sentiment with their inaugural Los Angeles fundraising event 'Stoked Spirit of the Holidays.' Bringing together more than five hundred celebrities, athletes, action sports supporters and musicians this year’s event will take place at the Milk Studios on December 5th, 2009 from 7pm-11pm.

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