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On February 23rd, hard core rivalry went down at Bear Mountain as Transworld Snowboarding’s regular-footed riders battled it out against FUEL TV’s goofy-footed riders. Hosted by Etnies, the First Annual Goofy vs. Regular (GVR) event showcased two teams going head-to-head for a shot at a $50,000 pot.
Putting his right foot forward was our own [...]
On January 24th – 26th, the Action Sports Retailer Tradeshow (ASR) rolled into San Diego (www.asrbiz.com), with over 500 of the industry’s hottest brands showcasing the latest trends in action sports. During the three day event, manufacturers of surf, skate and snowboard-related gear, unveiled their secret collections for 2008.
There to premier all the action was [...]
For the first time in eight years, Giant Slalom took center stage as one of five featured events in VAN’S Unbound Freestyle Series. Blue skies and packed terrain set the backdrop for this January 12th race, as 35 competitors went head to head to qualify for the USASA Nationals. This year’s addition of Slalom and [...]
For nearly three decades, Colombia has been battling its branding as a country of drug trafficking, guerrilla warfare, and political corruption. Now, striping away those negative labels, Colombia is redefining itself as one of The Caribbean’s leading destinations for action sports.
In the late 70’s, a handful of local surfers began tapping into the country’s coastline [...]
The Walker Project recently went East Coast to team up with New York’s Unsound Surf Shop to revisit the sweet days of summer. On November 3rd, both the BBQ and the waves were firing during their first annual “Day at the Beach.”
Hosted in Long Beach, New York, Mike Walker kicked off the event at 1 [...]
The Walker Project is pleased to announce that it has hired artist David Serrano as the latest addition to the production team.
As the company’s Artistic Director, Serrano’s creations will appear on a full range of Walker wake and surfboards. Serrano will also participate in the development of the Walker Project’s ever-expanding apparel line.
“It is truly [...]
For the average tourist, Costa Rica triggers images of slithering iguanas, swaying hammocks, smoldering volcanoes and waves that curl like the peel of an apple. Ever since the film Endless Summer put Costa Rica on the map in 1966, surfers have flocked to its travel book destinations such as Tamarindo, Playa Hermosa and Jaco.
Those [...]
For centuries Morocco has been attracting poets, artists and adventurous travelers in search of exotic exploration. Despite this surge of discovery, Morocco’s finest treasure has somehow remained a mystery. The 3,000 kilometers of unsurfed terrain riddled with hollow right-hand barrels is anything but a myth. Overshadowed by snake charmers, veiled Moroccan women, and medieval labyrinth [...]
