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Quiksilver Backs out of ASR Show
Thursday, 18 Dec, 2008 – 14:15 | No Comment
Quiksilver Backs out of ASR Show

Wow, so some really bad news for ASR recently as Quiksilver said it will be pulling all their brands including Roxy, Quiksilver and Rasins out of the show in January. It is confirmed however that …

People Injured in Whistler Gondola Collapse
Thursday, 18 Dec, 2008 – 13:58 | No Comment
People Injured in Whistler Gondola Collapse

Ten people were injured and evacuated when a gondola support tower snapped in half but luckily none of the injuries seem to be life threatening. From what I’ve heard the rescue took hours and hours …

Billabong Pro Maui Update – More Lay Days
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 2:24 | No Comment
Billabong Pro Maui Update – More Lay Days

Looks like theres still no swell for the ladies of the Billabong Pro Maui 2008, making it the fifth day they’ve called off so far. We should see some swell hopefully in the next few …

O’Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro 2009
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 2:08 | No Comment
O’Neill Sebastian Inlet Pro 2009

So everyone knows the World Tour is now over which finished with a bang with some nice Hawaiian surf. Don’t be bummed though because the guys over at the ASP are getting ready for the …

Hector Santa Maria Joins ERGO Surf Team
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 1:48 | No Comment
Hector Santa Maria Joins ERGO Surf Team

So it looks like the 16 year old Puerto Rican sensation, Hector Santa Maria has joined up with the already amazing pool of talent on the ERGO team. This year he will be competing in …

Surfing and the Falling Economy
Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008 – 13:41 | No Comment
Surfing and the Falling Economy

The New York Times writer Matt Higgins has analyzed the falling economy and its effects on surfing. He talks about Quiksilver and Pacific Sunwear’s fading stock prices and finds out for the most part that …

Rumor Mill: Andy Irons Taking 2009 Off?
Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008 – 0:52 | No Comment
Rumor Mill: Andy Irons Taking 2009 Off?

So the guys over at Stab Magazine have come out with quite a few juicy rumors to keep us busy.
- Andy Irons will take next year off to chill and do some surf trips. …

Tony Hawk Takes #3 Spot on Forbes’ List of Influential Athletes
Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008 – 0:38 | No Comment
Tony Hawk Takes #3 Spot on Forbes’ List of Influential Athletes

Forbes has just released their latest list on the most influential athletes with Tony Hawk claiming the 3rd position on the list behind such athletes as Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong. Other athletes included Peyton …

Danny Way Talks About His 80 Foot Tall Mega Ramp
Sunday, 14 Dec, 2008 – 0:28 | No Comment
Danny Way Talks About His 80 Foot Tall Mega Ramp

So I came across this great interview on the WSJ website talking all about Danny Way’s mega ramp. Danny Way is known for his fearless attitude on trying new things, especially his 80 foot mega …

Slater Wins 2008 Billabong Pipeline Masters
Saturday, 13 Dec, 2008 – 13:52 | No Comment
Slater Wins 2008 Billabong Pipeline Masters

It was a battle between two great athletes in the rain soaked final event. Kelly went on to beat Chris Ward for his 6th win at the Billabong Pipeline Masters. This is Kelly’s sixth win …