Archive for the ‘Snowboard’ Category
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
I know that we are not a movie website, but I find it necessary to share this with you guys. I’m not alone when I say that “Where the Wild Things Are” has to be the most anticipated movie of the year. Not only does Spike Jonze direct it, but ...
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
I never would have thought that the most recognized Skate Empire in this country would have financial troubles. I drive long distances every day and seeing more and more kids on the streets skateboarding in every kind of socioeconomic setting lead me to the conclusion that despite being in a ...
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
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Chas Guldemond was the big winner Sunday at Burton's US Open of Snowboarding, taking home not only the Slopestyle title, but also the Burton Global Open Series Championship -- an honor worth an additional $100K on top of the $20K he ...
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009
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Shaun White wasn't the men's halfpipe winner at the US Open of Snowboarding for the first time in four years. The red-haired one apparently strained his ankle while training last week and was unable to compete in Saturday's finals.
With that opening, not only did Danny ...
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009
The Quarterpipe finals went down on Friday at Burton's US Open of Snowboarding in Stratton. Scotty Lago led the men's field while Norway's Kjersti Oestgaard Buaas won the women's contest. Each took home $10K for their troubles, while Buaas (and Luke Mitrani for the men) had an extra $3K for ...
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”. Apparently that isn’t true because the power of the dollar goes beyond the little city in the middle of the desert. That’s why they’ve got The Wynn, Mirage, and CHRIS ANGEL outside the borders of Las Vegas. In addition, who goes to Vegas ...
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
If you’re in the OC (Orange County) next week, you’re just in luck. Not only will you be in town to catch the season finale of the country’s favorite show, BROMANCE, but you will also be around for the 4th Annual Vans Pier Classic presented by Jack’s Surfboards. The contest ...
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Earlier we were speaking about collaborations and how diluted the whole market is for callabos. Most of the time they don’t try hard enough. Other times they work out just perfectly. Just look at the example of the latest Grenade and Monster Energy who have joined forces to bring the ...
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
It’s been a long season by the time is almost here to crown this year’s champion. Obviously you’re thinking about the AMERICAN IDOL winner. You’re probably also thinking if this year’s winner will have much success as RUBEN STUDDARD, FANTASIA, CLAY AIKEN? I know Clay wasn’t a winner but he ...
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
Where would we be without mascots? Who else would take on the responsibility of building up the enthusiasm within a dead and despondent crowd? It usually only takes one being. One entity to wake up the inner party animal inside of everybody. Sure you’ve got the bombastic and loud drunk ...
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