Quick Hits Archive: April 13-19, 2007
Apr 19 2007 / Los Angeles, CAApril 19, 2007
New Global Warming Study Reveals Contrast in Hurricanes
Published: 2:59 p.m. PT by Me
Perhaps the one bright side to the increase in hurricanes due to global warming was the fact that the east coast could actually get some decent surf once in a blue moon. Now a new study raises the possibility that global warming could make it harder for hurricanes to form.
I'm really confused.
See if you can understand it...
That Oregon Surf Really is Gnarly
Published: 12:19 p.m. PT by Me
Recently we told you about a surfer who was killed by the strong surf off the coast of Oregon. On Tuesday, the Coast Guard was called in to rescue a surfer who was stranded on a rock 100 yards off shore.
Complete props to Oregon surfers. And a stink eye, because you're all completely nuts.
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Meet Bucky Lasek, Scotty Cranmer, Ryan Guettler and Omar Hassan Next Week!
Published: 12:59 a.m. PT by Me
Skaters Bucky Lasek (pic below) and Omar Hassan and BMX riders Scotty Cranmer and Ryan Guettler are going to be doing a meet and greet with fans in four cities across the Southwest next week. Here's the schedule:
April 26 - Vans Store @ University Mall- Orem, UT at 6 p.m.
April 27 - New Vans Store @ Coronado Center- Albuquerque, NM at 6 p.m.
April 28 - Lakeline Mall- Cedar Park, TX (Austin) at 2:30 p.m.
April 29th - New Vans Store @ Collin Creek Mall - Plano, TX (N. Dallas) at 12:30 p.m.
Car Surfing Driver to Be Sentenced
Published: 12:19 a.m. PT by Me
Not that car surfing is all that common (thankfully), but you rarely hear about the drivers -- only the people who are killed or maimed while doing it. More than a year after one such incident in New Zealand, a woman driver is about to sentenced after the person "surfing" on her car fell off and was killed. The driver, Jessie Scot, was found guilty yesterday, of causing the death of Jamie Mackay through dangerous driving.
Apparently Mackay was an "experienced" car surfer -- whatever that means -- so the argument was he basically committed suicide and intentionally fell off the roof because he was suffering from multiple sclerosis. Seems that argument didn't sway the court.
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Headlines: All Surfing Edition
Published: 12:02 a.m. PT by Me
There's always something going on, but here's an update on the world of surfing...
- Want a booth at Surf Expo? Check out this EBay auction -- proceeds go to charity.. Bidding's up to $2K so far.
- Find out the nominees for the Fifth Annual Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Image Awards.
- Check out what's happening at the inaugural Red Bull High School Cup of Surfing.
- You gotta love science! the huge waves at Mavericks have been explained!
April 18, 2007
First Hand: "The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid," Free Screening RecapPublished: 6:23 p.m. PT by Me
The X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival continued its monthly free screening series Tuesday night with the MotoGP documentary “The Doctor, The Tornado & The Kentucky Kid,” a film about the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, CA -- the biggest motorcycle race in American history.
The film follows world class Moto Grand Prix superstars Valentino Rossi - “The Doctor,” Colin Edwards - “The Tornado” and Nicky Hayden – “The Kentucky Kid” as they prepared and competed at the 2005 Grand Prix. Only a handful of riders are actually skilled enough to handle MotoGP, and this film shows why. More than 15 cameras were used in filming, including two cameras mounted on multiple motorcycles, and the frenetic pace set by the rocking soundtrack and editing by Rochelle Watson (pictured with Director Mark Neale, right) helped the film win best editing at the 2007 X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival which took place in Park City, UT in January.
The climax of the race features "Kentucky Kid" Nicky Hayden defy the critics and after two seasons of struggles and setbacks take his maiden grand prix victory under the greatest imaginable pressure. Actor Ewan McGregor narrates.
X-Dance Director Brian Wimmer introduced Director Mark Neale after the screening and Neale answered fan questions and talked about his next project, a scripted film that he wrote for Ewan McGregor to star in as a motorcycle racer.
The X-Dance Hollywood Screening series is held each month at Cinespace in Hollywood, CA, and is free to the public. Look soon for May's film.
Check out our photo gallery from the event!
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Scotty Cranmer New Felt Video
Published: 5:20 p.m. PT by Me
Felt has released some behind-the-scenes video from their latest Scotty Cranmer ad -- cool stuff...
And here's some more Cranmer footage from Felt.
More on Felt's MySpace Page....
Sofia Mulanovich, Al Merrick, Bruce Irons and Martin Potter To Enter Hall of FamePublished: 12:15 a.m. PT by Me
The Surfer's Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach, CA, has announced its new class of inductees: Sofia Mulanovich, Al Merrick, Bruce Irons and Martin Potter. They will help the SHOF celebrate its 10th anniversary...
To all those who will be in the neighborhood, the ceremony will take place Friday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Huntington Surf & Sport...
More details....
April 17, 2007
Warden, McCann Win Big at JoMoPro
Published: 2:42 p.m. PT by Me
The JoMoPro .took place this weekend in Joplin, MO, drawing a huge crowd of participants. At the end of all the action, Steve McCann took home the prize for Best Trick (he could take home $2000 or a Yamaha TTZ 240 Dirt Bike) for a 720 tuck no-hander turndown. McCann was also second overall to Zack Warden, who took home $7,000.
Here are the Final Results:
1. Zack Warden - $7,000
2. Steve McCann - $4,000
3. Craig Mast - $2,500
4. Ricky Moseley - $800
5. Ron Thomas - $750
6. Josh Perry - $700
7. Mark Mulville - $650
8. John Rodgers - $600
9. Jeremiah Jones - $550
10. John Ludwick - $500
11. Steve Woodward
12. Lil' Jon
13. Cole Todorevich
14. Karl Poynter
15. Brandon Dosch
16. Broc Wormington
17. Tony Cardona
18. Garrett Guilliams
19. Jorge Jovel
20. Lennie Westfall
For more results, check out the official JoMoPro site or check out RideBMX.com for photos and video...
Ryan Sheckler Goes Independent
Published: 2:12 p.m. PT by Me
Ryan Sheckler has signed with Independent Trucks, joining the likes of Mark Gonzales, Andrew Reynolds, Bucky Lasek, Danny Way and Eric Koston...
AST Dew Tour Tickets Now on Sale
Published: 12:15 a.m. PT by Me
If you live in any of the cities that will be visited by the Dew Tour this summer (Baltimore, Cleveland, Portland, Salt Lake City, Orlando) you can now buy tickets for all events. You can use Ticketmaster in all cities except Portland, which uses Comcasttix.com...
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Reminder: Free X-Dance Screening TonightPublished: 12:03 a.m. PT by Me
Don't forget -- tonight you can catch the free screening of the X-Dance action sports film festival's "The Doctor, The Tornado and The Kentucky Kid" -- a great film about a huge Moto GP race -- the 2005 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca, CA -- and all those involved...
If you live in LA, you can get catch the free screening at Cinespace.
Get all the details..
Intoxicated 16 Year-Old Airlifted Off Beach
Published: 12:01 a.m. PT by Me
An intoxicated 16 year-old, who had been partying with friends beneath Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, was reportedly too intoxicated to walk up the steep path to the street.
Judging by the picture, I'm guessing chunky boy's weight may have had something to do with it as well. Just make sure the boozin' minor doesn't get on a surfboard anytime soon.
Check it out...
April 16, 2007
Agoura Wins First CHSSC Stop
Published: 1:43 a.m. PT by Me
The Agoura High School team won the first California High School Skateboard Club event. The street competition took place at Skatelab in Simi Valley, CA, and involved seven schools.
Check out more from the event..
Taj Burrow Wins Boost Mobile Surf Show
Published: 1:43 a.m. PT by Me
Taj Burrow followed up his big win at Bells Beach with a Gold Coast win at the 2007 Boost Mobile Surf Show this weekend. Burrow defeated a star-studded field including Kelly Slater and Tom Curran, though his final was against Dru Adler. For the win, Burrow takes home $20K in prize money...
Surfing Girl Mauled by Sea Lion
Published: 1:17 a.m. PT by Me
So it looks as though you don't have to worry about just sharks anymore. A 13-year-old girl was attacked north of Perth, Australia, as she was being towed by a boat and surfed behind. The huge sea lion leapt out of the ocean and hit her full on, breaking her jaw and dislodging three teeth.
The attack is extremely unusual -- but don't tell that to the girl...
Read more here....
April 15, 2007
Dave Mirra Wins Toyota Pro/Celeb Race, Bucky Lasek SixthPublished: 1:43 a.m. PT by Me
Dave Mirra took the top spot of a crash-shortened Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach Saturday, part of the Toyota Grand Prix. Bucky Lasek, who won last year, finished sixth. Mirra was unable to finish last year's race, but was considered the favorite this year.
The race was shortened when billionaire George Lucas crashed into the car of Annamarie Dean!, a mother of four from Naples who bid $50,000 in a charity auction to participate in the race.
Because of the crash, a red flag was thrown and the race ultimately ended because of time constraints. Lasek, riding in the "Pro" category, had to start 20 seconds behind the celebrities.
Official results: (c - celebrity, p - pro)
1. Dave Mirra (c) ---
2. Martina Navarilova (c) +7.402 seconds
3. Joshua Morrow (c) +17.097
4. Mike Skinner (p) +29.346
5. RJ Romero (c) +41.543
6. Bucky Lasek (p) +44.087
7. Scott Kelley (p) +46.613
8. Emily Procter (c) +51.431
9. Kelly Hu (c) +51.638
10.John Salley (c) +58.201
11.Aisha Tyler (c) +58.746
12.Jerry Westlund (c) +59.713
13.Kathryn Morris (c) +1:10.845
14.Robin Quivers (c) +1:22.300
15.Annamarie Dean (c) -1 lap
16.Geoge Lucas (c) +0.519
17.Kendra Willkinson (c) - 4 laps
Check out more from the race..
Body Recovered From Surf in Corona del Mar
Published: 1:17 a.m. PT by Me
High surf swept two people off a jetty, with one of the bodies found in the surf off the coast of Corona del Mar. The other body remains missing.
So just in case you're surfing in the area, please keep that in mind... .
You can get more here..
Australia Implementing New Tsunami-Detecting Buoys
Published: 1:01 a.m. PT by Me
The buoys will provide real-time tsunami detection as waves travel across open waters. We know Surfline is thinking the same thing we are: Can we use the buoys for surf forecasts as well?
Get the full story....
Surf's Up Shamu
Published: 12:57 a.m. PT by Me
Seaworld is teaming up with the marketing team of the new animated movie "Surf's Up" (featuring the voices of pro surfers like Kelly Slater and Rob Machado). The movie focuses on surfing penguins.
Just in case you haven't seen enough penguins with all that Happy Feet promo... .
More about this story..
You Never Miss it 'Till its Gone
Published: 12:48 a.m. PT by Me
A skate-themed park area in Washington D.C. was shut down when authorities began to gather more and more knowledge about the underground skate park
Notch another win for The Man. .
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April 14, 2007
Billabong XXL Big Wave Surfing Awards Results
Published: 1:27 a.m. PT by Me
Did you catch the live webcast of the Billabong XXL Awards? If you didn't, you missed a fun presentation around some of the most exciting surf action you will see anywhere. You gotta love how much video and photos they have of each wave. It's great stuff.
Oh yeah, there were some awards given out -- we have all the results here.
To see some stuff we don't have, check out the official site..
WQS Surfer Page On Road to RecoveryPublished: 12:09 a.m. PT by Me
Eight weeks ago WQS surfer Sam Page was badly injured after being hit by a bouncer in a Gold Coast, Australia nightblub. Now he's itching back to get in the water, although he will have to surf with a friend in case he has a seizure in the water for the next three months.
"One doctor said I was getting in the water after two months and one said three months, so I think I'm just going to go with the doctor who said two months – that's next weekend," Page said. .
read more about his story...
April 13, 2007
BMXers Converge for JoMo Pro
Published: 12:49 a.m. PT by Me
Ever heard of Joplin, MO? Well, if you follow BMX you would be familiar with it -- the JoMo Pro happens this weekend, and after last week's rainy Metro BMX Jam in Singapore, it looks like the weather will be better for this comp.
A large field of 100+ riders, including Steve McCann, will be on hand.
More info....
Headlines: Surf, Snow, Music, Travis Pastrana... Sounds Good.
Published: 12:48 a.m. PT by Me
Hello Friday. It's time to prep for the weekend.
- So where is Surf City? It's HB vs. Santa Cruz (sub. req.).If you want a little more (free) info, Check this story out.
- Check out the results of the 2007 FIS Snowboard Junior World Championships.
- Do you live in Portland, OR? Catch Travis Pastrana throwing out the first pitch at a Portland Beavers game.
- Check out this review of the snowboarding game "Blur" for Wii.
- Look at the lineup for the the Kokanee Freeride Concert Series -- Part of the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival at Whistler.
