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Wescott Wins His Second Olympic Gold In SBX

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

We had the feed for a while, but the spammers took it over and we could barely see enough to know that Nate Holland was charging for first, spun out in a turn and American Seth Wescott stayed in it and edged Canadian Mike Robertson through the last few turns. Tony Ramoin of France [...]

ispo 2010 Sets Attendence Record

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

While we heard reports that the annual ispo Trade Show in Munich had a couple busy days, a so-so day and “the fourth day was for the exhibitors to visit each other” show organizer Messe München International claims they had a record year, according to a story on SportsOneSource.
More than 64,000 international visitors from 177 [...]

Wescott’s Gold Medal SBX Video

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

We’re not the biggest fans of boardercross, but Seth Wescott’s come from last place win in the Olympic Snowboard cross finals yesterday is well worth watching again on video.
Wescott’s patient confidence under fire paid off as he reeled in the leaders and snagged a Gold medal for the second time. Click the link to watch [...]

Pac Sun Snags Urban Outfitters Manager

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

Gary Shoenfeld isn’t messing around with his plans to put Pacific Sunwear back on the up. To help he reportedly hired Christine Lee the former general merchandise manager of women’s apparel and accessories at Urban Outfitters.
Lee will be PacSun’s senior vice president and general merchandise manager of clothes for teen girls, according to a [...]

Warbrick Named To Aussie Surfing Hall of Fame

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

Claw Warbrick the founder of Rip Curl will be inducted into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame at the Coolangatta Hotel on Saturday February 20, 2010 according to a story on Goldcoast.com.au.
The surf businessman will become the hall’s 32nd inductee. . . “I feel honoured,” said Warbrick. “I feel humbled to join the list of [...]

Tony Hawk’s Law Firm Lawyers Up

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

The law firm that represents Tony Hawk, Morris Yorn Barnes & Levine, has just announced that they have added three more names to their firm’s title. After adding David Krintzman, Todd Rubenstein and Alex Kohner to the title the company will now be known as Morris Yorn Barnes Levine Krintzman Rubenstein & Kohner.
We [...]

2010 Olympic Halfpipe Preview

Boardie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:23:41 +0000

A few of the people to watch for tomorrow, thanks to the Swatch TTR World Tour. No, it’s not all about Shaun White.

Truth: Where We Should Be Tonight

Boardie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:23:38 +0000

Tonight (Saturday, February 13, 2010) we should be with Tim Kerr for his curated show, Truth – A Kill Soulless Bullshit Happening opening party this Saturday, February 13 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. At Family Gallery in Los Angeles and runs through March 10, 2010.
Altamont is honored to release the first book of art [...]

2010 Olympic Snowboarding: When It Goes Down

Boardie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:23:09 +0000

Listed below are the actual times of the Snowboarding events of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. We’re still trying to figure out when (if ever) the events will be on TV in North America. We’ll keep you posted.
We’ll also let you know how long it takes the Olympic Committee to find this logo and tell us [...]

South Africa’s Chris Bertish Wins Mavericks

Boardie — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:23:09 +0000

Final results for the 2009/2010 Mavericks Surf Contest :
1. Chris Bertish
2. Shane Desmond
3. Anthony Tashnick
4. Dave Wassell
5. Carlos Burle
6. Kenny Collins
Follow the link for the rest of the results, stories and photos.

[Link: Mavericks Surf]