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Wipeout: Surfer Gets Thrashed By Monster Wave
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 11:42 | 2 Comments
Wipeout: Surfer Gets Thrashed By Monster Wave

Check out this unbelievable wipeout that happened in Western Australia. It was a “dark, evil wave” that almost killed him, but for Australian surfer Kerby Brown, riding this 12m (40ft) monster in his own backyard was one of the highlights of his surfing career. Luckily he only ended up with a torn shoulder.

Epic Swell at Maverick’s Boosts Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 0:55 | No Comment
Epic Swell at Maverick’s Boosts Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards

The Thanksgiving weekend at Maverick’s produced an epic feast for many of the world’s top big wave riders during two of the most perfect days ever seen at the legendary Northern California surf break.

Angelo Lozano Claims the PXM International Vans Pro at Puerto
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 0:38 | No Comment

CONDITIONS: Head-high to overhead range mixed with light winds for Mexico’s biggest WQS contest.
OVERALL PERFORMERS: Nobody surfed better than 21-year-old Angelo Lozano, Señor Consistency. Big and small, the Puerto local did it all – …

Surfer Gets 2nd Chance After Shark Attack
Friday, 5 Dec, 2008 – 0:12 | No Comment

“Murashige, a competitive surfer, was sitting on his board near the Crouching Lion Inn when he was bitten by what he thinks was a 12-foot tiger shark.
He managed to paddle the half-mile back to shore, …

Amazing Man Made Wave
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 22:40 | No Comment
Amazing Man Made Wave

The wave itself is in Tenerife and the park opened in October 2007. Checking out the video, they appear to be able to control whether the wave is breaking right or left. Check it out …

Check Out The Struggle Sundays Skateboarding Show
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 22:33 | No Comment
Check Out The Struggle Sundays Skateboarding Show

If you want to see some people having fun skateboarding then check out the guys over at Struggle Skateboards. The show is called Struggle Sundays and follows the team and friends as they embark on …

Quiksilver Releases The 2008 Big Wave Online Channel
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 22:06 | No Comment
Quiksilver Releases The 2008 Big Wave Online Channel

So if you were looking to follow the 2008 Quiksilver Big Wave invitational in memory of Eddie Aikau, your in luck. The guys over at Quiksilver were nice enough to give the fans something to …

North Shore Goes Off For O’Neill World Cup
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 21:50 | No Comment
North Shore Goes Off For O’Neill World Cup

So anyone following the action at Sunset Beach would know the conditions have been epic. The swell has been pumping and with wave heights currently at 12 feet and forecast to hit 25+ feet for …

Early Winter Weather Places Vermont Among Top States For Open Terrain
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 21:34 | No Comment
Early Winter Weather Places Vermont Among Top States For Open Terrain

So it seems Vermont’s riding season has had a strong start and with weather forecasts pointing to snow for the rest of the month. Nearly 230 trails are currently open across 10 Vermont ski areas, …

Video: Danny Way’s Injury
Thursday, 4 Dec, 2008 – 21:24 | No Comment
Video: Danny Way’s Injury

Danny Way broke two vertebrae in his back recently at the Oi Mega ramp contest in San Paulo, Brazil. According to sources, it has been said that he will be out for the next six …