I know this is random and off topic but I thought you might enjoy this… David Thorne has just released a new email chain. The opening email says, “I have read your website and it is obviously that your a foggot.” From there it is classic 27b/6 – Check it …
Streetwear Going Cheap
Benny at Dirty Distribution has got a streetwear sale coming up this Thursday night from 6pm at 456 Smith St. Collingwood. The guys have brands like Huffer, Clae, Enjoi, Girl, Fourstar, Nikita, Chocolate, Ashbury, Electric, Wesc, Ltb, Undercrown, Grand Scheme, Orisue and more going cheap.
The Rob Blog: Travis Parker Back On K2
I met the famous Travis Parker the other day. My first board was a Travis Parker pro model… In case you didn’t know, Travis is back in action and back on the K2 team… He had singed a few of these old posters; probably to be given away to a …
Snoop Rocking NEFF On Jimmy Fallon
Snoop hit Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday last week and gave a pretty funny interview (check it out above). He managed to rock a fair amount of gear from Neff throughout. The best line comes when they show the photo of Snoop in the Gato. Check it out!
KS v AI All Over Again
If Andy and Kelly use their semi at the Billabong Pro to get all fired up for the rest of the year, it could be the best reason we’ve had so far to get back into the tour.
Welcome To The Team Tim Fisher!
You might have seen last weeks wrap on Teahupoo by Tim Fisher but I just wanted to give him a quick shoutout and introduction. Tim was an amazing editor for ASL for quite a few issues and has been deep in surfing for decades… We met Tim through a mutual …
WIN! Dragon Deca Mystery Festival Tickets Competition
Over the next four weeks we’ll be running a competition with Dragon to celebrate the launch of the new style, The Deca. The good guys at Dragon are giving you the chance to win a pair each week. And as the new style is named after Buddy Holly’s record label, …
Top 10 Final Showdowns In Movies
Another piece of Top 10 gold from Luke Ryan and our friends at TheVine. This one’s entertaining. However off the top of my head I feel like Robocop and Spaceballs should be in the list. Showdowns! What’s a film without a good showdown, huh? Crap, that’s what it is. Yeah, …
More Dragon Deca Launch Photos
Just a couple more shots from the Dragon Deca launch party that went down during the week. You can check the other gallery here and a few more photos of the Ozmosis crew dressed in their 50’s getup above. The night was awesome – thanks to the guys at Dragon …
Stylewars 28 Stairs Video
Stylewars is well and truly wrapped up for 2010, but that doesn’t mean I’m done with the goodies. Here’s a video from the 28 Stairs rail jam. Mark McMorris was crowned the new ‘Stylewars Stairmaster’. Best Trick goes to Seb Toots with a Switch Hardway 270 Boardslide and Best Aussie …
Videograss ‘Bon Voyage’ Melbourne Premiere
Pop Magazine, Ashbury, Holden and Ride are pleased to announce the Melbourne premiere of the latest Videograss film, Bon Voyage…
Holden Outerwear 2011 Website Live
The new 2011 Holden Outerwear website is live. Those that know me already know what I’m going to say. It’s genius. I’ve been watching the homepage side shows all morning. Incredibly entertaining. Then when you want to see the new range, it gets even better! Incredible work really. Can these …
Teahupoo: Not Scary, Still Handing Guys Their Own Asses
If you looked only at the surf, you wouldn’t have thought the Billabong Pro, happening right now at Teahupoo in Tahiti, would end up being much of a contest…
Billabong Pro Tahiti – Day 9
A good day yesterday had everyone in good spirits for another big day of heats. However a lull late in the afternoon had heats being extended. That didn’t mean there wasn’t some excitement. Tour leader Jordy Smith went down to local Tahitian wildcard, Manoa Drollet …
Shaun White’s Rolling Stone Cover Makes Best Cover Contest Finals
Our friends over at TheVine have an interesting post up about the finalists for The American Society of Magazine Editors and Amazon.com fifth annual Best Cover Contest. Shaun White’s second Rolling Stone Magazine cover, featured above, made the cut …
MTV Snow Jam: More Photos
Continuing our coverage of the MTV Snow Jam, we just received a handful more photos. There’s even some snowboarding shots in this one (but also two nude men).
Emerica’s ‘Stay Gold’ Melbourne Premiere
I haven’t been this excited about a skate movie in a while. Emerica’s latest offering, ‘Stay Gold’, is premiering at Revolver this coming Monday night at 8pm. And yes, Reynold’s has a part. See you there. Update: Free entry!
MTV Snow Jam Snowboard Big Air Setup Photos
Here are a few shots of the jump being built for the MTV Snow Jam Big Air happening tomorrow night at Thredbo. You can see Burton pro rider Mark Sollors standing on the lip and working with who I can assume is Charles Beckinsale in the cat. In that opening …
Ken Block’s Gymkhana 3 Infomercial Clip!
Part three of Ken Block’s Gymkhana clips launched over night. The above is a music video/infomercial and there is a driving clip coming as well… I’ll add it as soon as it’s up. But this clip has get me excited for the driving clip – some of the shots in there are awesome! Check it out!
Nate Johnstone Blog: Ripcurl Freeride Pro
So I have just finished up with the Ripcurl Freeride Pro here in Aus. It turned out pretty good this year as we have a awesome day riding on the Tuesday with sunny blue sky’s and some good snow which was great to kick start the event…
The Camera Club Gallery, Sydney
Two friends of ours, Justin Barnwell and Darryl Nichols have got a new gallery opening in Bondi. Called ‘The Camera Club‘ it is a different take on things and will include a mini bar and pizzeria. The concept is pretty rad – check the release out below for all the info!
New Nikita Gear Preview!
Last week when I was checking out the new Makia gear I also got a preview of the latest coming from Nikita… The streetwear looks amazing, these guys are doing some really creative stuff and producing gear that is really different for the girls. Check some of the latest hotness …
Makia Clothing Preview
On Tuesday morning I was lucky enough to catch up with the girls looking after the amazing Finish label, Makia. For those that haven’t heard of it, Makia was started by Jesse Hyväri, Joni Malmi, Jussi Oksanen (!) and Ivar Fougstedt. The guys operate our of Helsinki and go about creating some …
Onehundred Clothing Launches
I got an email yesterday announcing the launch of Onehundred Clothing which is a new label creating limited tees. There is only 100 of every design created and each tee comes gift boxed and hand numbered. Their first collection is called ‘The End Is Near’ and some of the gear is …
Pop Magazine Issue 16 Photoshoot!
We had our photo shoot for the main fashion editorial in the new issue in Sydney on Monday… My flight got delayed by and hour but when I walked into the location (a rad place above and old props department not far from the airport) Pop’s Fashion Ed, Jana Bartolo, …
2010 Capita Mt Hotham Banked Slalom
The always fun Capita Banked Slalom was held at Mt Hotham this past weekend. The course was down the infamous Gunbarrel and the prize well… It’s probably the coolest prize in Australian snowboarding. A trip and entry into the legendary Baker Banked Slalom …
Happy Birthday Julius!
Rick and I just wanted to give a huge shoutout and happy 21st birthday to Julius Kellar who kindly takes a tonne of rad photos for the site! Have a great day Julius – you’re the man! Jump below the cut and leave him some birthday messages!
Transworld Announces TV Series
Transworld have announced that they will be creating a 26 part TV show to debut in the US this fall. The show is going to cover motocross, skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX and surfing along with personalities like James Stewart, Dane Reynolds, Hannah Teter, Brian Deegan, Scotty Lago, Sean Malto, Peter Line, Ryan …
Is The End Coming For American Apparel?
American Apparel has said that it may struggle to remain in business due to rising debt and falling sales. The brand, best known for its ‘edgy’ advertising created by the decidedly sketchy skills of Terry Richardson is reportedly suffering a lack of management skill …
Bellroy Is Your New Favourite Carry Brand
Are you the kind of person that scours the internet looking for ways to streamline your life (don’t judge me)? Bellroy is more than just a wallet brand – these guys have been busy creating the iPad of wallets – magical and revolutionary. Okay, maybe I’m over selling it
Alive Athletics Australia Online Shop Live – Win A Watch!
Japanese watch maker, Alive Athletics, have launched in Australia. They even have an online store. To celebrate, they’ve given us a watch to give away. It’s the ‘Easy’ model and to win it, all you have to do is tell me the name of the colorway featured below. So get …
Trouble Get’s Faded
In what is sure to be a crowd pleasing song, Trouble Andrew has got his new clip out for the tune, I’m Wasted. The song has got Spankrock, The Mr. Move and Lil Jon featured in it. Check it out! (Via Boardistan)
A Day At Baw Baw
Tim Nelson sent me in this clip that his pal Tom Neal put together of their day at Baw Baw for the Forum Battle. In Tom’s words it was “a straight forward trip to the very small hill of Baw Baw, turns into wrong turns, flat tyres, broken brakes, lost …
Baw Baw’din Episode 3
Mark Catsburg and his filmer pal John Waddell from Trash Films are up to it again with episode 3 of their Baw Baw’din web series. This episode features the Forum Snowboards Battle At Baw Baw contest. Good times.