TK has a new series starting with Network A called Skate and the City. In the premiere episode, he talks …
No Expectations In WA
This is a rad little clip put together by Smith Optics and featuring CJ Hobgood and Yadin Nicol. Taken on …
This Is Unfortunate
Electric launched a revised version of their logo a while back – really just a modernisation of their original, but with …
Richest Action Sports Stars
The Dingo has been part of some program discussing the wealthiest action sports stars. It covers Shaun White, Tony Hawk, Ryan …
Kelly Slater Leaves Quiksilver
In what was possibly the worst timed announcement in the history of the world, Kelly Slater posted on Facebook saying …
Nyjah Huston’s Car Collection Is Epic
Nyjah Huston has been investing his winnings and sponsorship money wisely in a set of epic cars. He is featured …
Station to Station With Ståle Sandbech
Olympic slope silver medalist, Ståle Sandbech, has done a neat little clip giving a bit of a look at his …
Check Out The Burton Designed US Olympic Uniform
The guys at Dose talk to Danny Davis on the release of the US snowboard team uniform which was created …
Out In The Line Up Looks Awesome – Needs A Little Cash
A massive thanks to Boardistan for the heads up on this one – Out In The Line Up is a …
Rodney Mullen Talks TED Again
Rodney Mullen has given another TED talks – this time on the learning curve and language of skateboarding. There’s a …
Sugar Loaf Resort Purchased By Eneliko Smith
Eneliko Smith, the former owner of The Block hotel and reality TV show has finalised plans to purchase the abandoned …
Grind Media Closes Skateboarder Magazine
Grind Media announced on August 19th that they will be closing Skateboarder Magazine. It’s the second closure since the publisher …
It’s Over For Transworld Surf
Transworld Surf is currently working on its last print issue. The new owners, Grind Media, who purchased the company a month ago has said that they didn’t think it was feasible to run …
Transworld Sold To Grind Media
In a piece of very interesting industry news that broke yesterday, Bonnier Corp. sold Transworld to the owners of Surfer, Snowboarder and Skateboarder, Grind Media. In a great …
Teaser For ‘This Is Koston’ From Desillusion Magazine
On May 25th, Desillusion Magazine is releasing a clip called ‘This Is Koston’. It’s the latest in a series they have done, with past eps featuring Trouble Andrew, Andrew Reynolds, Ozzie …
There Is No Better Way To Start Friday Than This
This is fantastic – an awesome remix of a clip of Norwegian skier Sebastian Olsen hitting a huge jump for the first time. Sure he broke his leg, but that does not stop this remix of the …
See What Shaun White Saw On His USO Run
This is just a quick clip taken from Shaun White’s helmet on a run during the U.S Open… Pretty interesting to see it from that vantage. Check it out.
Brett Novak And Kilian Martin Do It Again
Brett Novak and Kilian Martin have created a short film called Internal Departure. Shot in some kind of gallery space and featuring the artwork of Kay Walkowiak it is the kind of awesomeness we’ve all …
Rumors Of Team And Brand Cuts At Quiksilver
There’s quite a few articles around today speculating about some changes at Quiksilver and DC. Those changes include 30 staff going, the majority of their surf team (excluding guys like Kelly Slater), their entire …
Ty Evans Joins Brain Farm
Ty Evans has been recruited to join the Brain Farm roster. He will be creating a new skate film to premiere in 2014 and utilizing the creators of That’s It, That’s All and Art Of Flight’s considerable and very impressive …
The Making Of GoldCoast Skateboards
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from the guys at GoldCoast Skateboards but this morning I came across this rad clip featuring their Product Developer, Brock Harris and Art Director, Dustin Ortiz. The clip goes through …
Will Arnett Is Still Pretty Sweet
We posted the first one a while back and I’ve just come across this epic new out take clip from Pretty Sweet featuring the awesome Will Arnett. Great way to start the day!
Dylan Rieder’s Filter LX Commercial Is Awesome
Very neat – Dylan Rieder in this rad commercial for Gravis’ Filter LX. Awesome.
The Australian Says We’re In Trouble – And They’re Right
The Australian published an article the other day tracking the happenings in the surf industry over the last few months. From the fire sale of Billabong to Rip Curls being in play, Quiksilver under investigation and Nike/Hurley dropping the U.S. Open …
Pastras And Lee Talk Stereo History
Chris Niertako has done this rad interview with Jason Lee and Chris Pastras about the history of Stereo and where the brand is going. The guys take a trip through Pastras’ home town and check out the spots he grew …
Quiksilver Buying Billabong?
… Probably not but Boardistan picked up the rumor from the Business Spectator who suggested that Rhone, a 20% owner of Quiksilver, might be circling if the price for the embattled company was right. I would think that doing so would be doubling down on a bad bet …
Tony Hawk Talks Selling Out
Tony Hawk has given a quick video interview to Entrepreneur where he talks about being accused of being a sell out once your merch becomes popular. The main point from the clip is that you’ve got to keep going and there’s always going to be haters. Check it out below.
Billabong ‘Flaunt It’ Clip
Here’s a clip from the Billabong ‘Flaunt It’ comp held in Tahoe featuring Jamie Anderson. There’s some great riding in here as well as a rad editing job… Maybe a little of Andy Lloyd’s style? I’m not sure if he was involved or not but it’s definitely worth a watch.
Erica Hosseini’s Stab Cover Shoot
Stab have posted a video of the shoot for Erica Hosseini’s cover on issue 55 – the hardcover book. The guys at Stab do an incredible job with these shoots, not just for the obvious reasons, but they’re well thought out and done with amazing photogs. Check the video of the shoot below, some other shots from the article above and the finished cover at the bottom. Not a terrible way to start your Thursday.
Sight and Sound – Why The Berrics And Skullcandy Are A Good Match
Skullcandy and The Berrics have signed a partnership deal which will see the action sports based headphone maker will gain brand exposure through the popular skate site. The release is below if you want to read the bullshit version that avoids the term ‘advertising’… Words like branding, partnership, message, collaboration and integration are all interchangeable with advertising …
Josh Swindell Out Of Jail
I saw Boardistan tweet the rumor yesterday afternoon and now we have the below tweet from Danny Way… Apparently Josh Swindell is out of jail. For those that don’t know the story, Swindell was in jail for second degree murder after leading Keith Ogden out of a bar and kicking him three to five times in the face. There are plenty of rumors about that night – I’m struggling to find printed versions of them but they run along the lines that …
A Night Of Fun Costs Shecks $100K
TMZ is reporting that Ryan Sheckler is pressing charges against a lady friend who he alleges walked off with $100K worth of his jewelery… This included a Rolex watch, diamond necklace, diamond bracelet and a whole bunch of other stuff that no one else in the world would think is cool and/or fashionable (Rolex excluded from that – everyone loves Rolex). Apparently Shecks had lured the acquaintance back to his hotel room in Vegas, presumably …
Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD Preview
Tony Hawk has put together a bit of a promo with Chris Cole for the new TH Pro Skater HD. The game goes back to the places, riders and elements that made the fist versions, 12 years ago, such a massive hit. Check it out below!
A Month Skating South Asia
I caught this amazing clip on Boardistan – Called ‘Holy Cow’ the ten minute clip was directed, filmed and edited by Patrik Wallner. It is a month long skate trip through South Asia featuring Walker Ryan, Laurence Keefe, Michael Mackrodt and Kenny Reed. Grab a coffee and settle in for 10 minutes of epic, inspiring footage.
Billabong CEO Might Be On The Way Out
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting rumors that the Billabong CEO could be in a bit of trouble… They are quoting sources close to the company who say that Mr. O’Neill’s troubles stem from “declining sales and rising debt.” Which of course is a completely unique situation that no one else in business is facing at the moment (read with sarcastic tone). The company is denying the rumors at this stage. He has been with the company for over 20 years …