Kelly Slater Wraps Up #9

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Kelly Slater has done it again.  Two years after securing his record eighth world title at the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, the 36 year-old surfing legend won his ninth world title in the same location after making his Round Four appearance.  Slater was knocked out in the fourth round but ...

Quiksilver’s “All 80’s Day”

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Yo bros and babes!  You presence was like totally missed at this passed weekend’s “All 80’s Day” street and vert contest hosted by the totally badical Quiksilver Skate Team.  The contest was held in the land of Gnarlia, a.k.a. Huntington Beach!  Brocious!!! So I gathered all my gear and went ...

“That’s It, That’s All” Snowboard Teaser

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Just when it looked like skateboarding was kind of catching up with snowboarding as far as production value, this comes out. It’s not even a snowboard movie; it’s a snowboard epic film. This film features the likes of , in some of the most beautifully shot sequences I’ve ...

Bowlriders 2008 Results

Monday, June 16th, 2008

For the second year in a row, Great Dane Rune Glifberg reigned victorious at the Quiksilver Bowlriders competition in Malmo, Sweden. With this event and after just winning the 4th Annual Vans Pool Party a few weeks ago, it looks like Rune is going nowhere. So watch out ...

Introducing the Slightly Choppy Boardshort

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

If you feel like doing a good deed then you should check into buying this new special edition boardshort that Quiksilver is releasing along with the Surfrider Foundation. The Slightly Choppy boardshort features a design incorporating the Surfrider Foundation's logo and it's mader of organic cotton. While the press release ...

Quick Bits: Burton’s Global Open Series, Tough Times for Surf Wear Makers and More…

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Here are few stories to check out as you start your week. Book your tix:  Burton's announced the dates for its Global Open Series events next year. BMXUnion keeps the good interviews coming -- this one with Kevin Kiraly. Get an update on paralyzed snowboarding teen Tyler Eklund. Something pretty random - some video ...

ESPN Sues Quiksilver Over X Design

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

  Attention: anybody out there who wants to use the letter X in any design better watch out. ESPN apparently owns it. The cable company has sued Quiksilver over its use of a stylized "X" design used on some of the company's apparel designs. It sounds as though ESPN previously ...

Quiksilver Bowlriders ‘08 Preview

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

One of the coolest contest series in Europe is getting ready to kick off.  Actually, the Quiksilver Bowlrider Series apparently started its 12-stop series on April 20 but the big date is the finale in Sweden from June 12-15.  Hometown hero Rune Glifberg is the reigning champ.  The Bowlriders site ...