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Before Brock: 10 career-ending freak accidents and illnesses
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High on a kite
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Jumper Set Wing Suit World Record
17 Nov 2009 | 11:10 amA group in California has set the world record for organized wing suit jumping....looks more like a Flying V to me. -
Two kite surfers jump over pier
17 Nov 2009 | 8:50 amThe kite surfers jumped in winds gusting at more than 40mphTwo kite surfers from West Sussex took advantage of strong winds on the south coast to realise an ambition to jump over Worthing pier. -
Airplane to Airplane Skydive -- not Using Parachute [VID]
16 Nov 2009 | 6:50 pmImpressive...don't try this at home.
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Watch today's UFC 106 fighter weigh-ins live on MMAjunkie.com at 7 p.m. ET
20 Nov 2009 | 2:15 pmLAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene for today's "UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin II" fighters weigh-ins, and readers are invited to watch today's proceedings, which we carry live at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time). Today's media event takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Doors open at 3 p.m. PT, and the event is free and open to the public. The event serves as a lead-in for Saturday's UFC 106 event, which airs on both pay-per-view (main card) and Spike TV (two-fight preliminary card) live from the same venue. -
UFC 106 live weigh-in results
20 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pmLAS VEGAS - MMAjunkie.com is on scene for today's "UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin II" official fighter weigh-ins. Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas is home to the day's ceremonies, and the same venue hosts Saturday's Spike TV- and PPV-broadcast event. Main event fighters Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin, along with all 20 fighters participating in Saturday's fight card, are scheduled to hit the scale at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT local time). -
MMAjunkie.com Radio tonight: UFC president Dana White, Strikeforce's Jake Shields
20 Nov 2009 | 12:50 pmAnother star-studded week of MMAjunkie.com Radio continues with a special evening show, and Strikeforce's newly crowned middleweight champion is our in-studio guest. The veteran fighter, winner of 13 straight fights going back to 2005, discusses his new belt, his future in the welterweight and middleweight divisions, why he says Cung Le won't fight him, and his thoughts on his this weekend's UFC 106 card. Tonight's show begins at a special time of 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch the show at… -
Matt Serra and Frank Trigg set for February's UFC 109 in Las Vegas
20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pmA welterweight bout between former champion Matt Serra (9-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) and one-time top contender Frank Trigg (19-7 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is expected to take place in February at UFC 109. Official word of the the long-rumored contest came today from The Fight Network, and MMAjunkie.com has confirmed with sources close to the event that bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly. Although not officially announced by the organization, UFC 109 is expected to take place Feb. 6 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. -
Scheduling problems could halt Shane Carwin vs. Cain Vealsquez interim title fight
20 Nov 2009 | 11:05 amA potential interim heavyweight title fight between Shane Carwin (11-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and Cain Velasquez (7-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) could be in jeopardy due to a scheduling conflict. With current champion Brock Lesnar's recent bacterial infection and hospitalization expected to keep him out of action until mid-2010, his fight with Carwin - first planned for UFC 106 and then scrapped again from January's UFC 108 card - is on hold. Earlier this week, Carwin confirmed he and Velasquez "are in talks" for a potential interim title fight, but a source close to the fighter told MMAjunkie.com the target date,…
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Cardo Systems, Inc. Announces Partnership with Polaris & Victory Motorcycles
19 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pmThe Global Leader Bluetooth Headset for Off-Road ATV, Motorcycle and Snowmobile Helmets 2009 Pittsburgh, PA Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle and all-terrain helmet headsets, today announced its new distribution partnership with Polaris & Victory Motorcycles. -
Police seek missing Hannibal woman
19 Nov 2009 | 11:51 amPolice in the northeast Missouri town of Hannibal do not suspect foul play as they continue to search for a 21-year-old woman missing since Friday night. -
VOTE: Worthing kitesurfers: Reckless or spectacular? with video
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Immokalee teen charged with stealing ATV
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AMA: Support for language that would protect kids' access to youth-model OHVs
18 Nov 2009 | 3:06 pmThe American Motorcyclist Association is urging all motorcyclists and ATV riders to ask their U.S. senators and representatives to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles to continue to be sold.
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Celebrating Cliff Jumping at Rindge Dam
We meet Cliff J. Snake on this trip and we all went big. We all jumped from the 70 foot cliff and Jesse even ended up busting his A*S. We had a great time and can't wait to go back to Rindge Dam and do some more Extreme Cliff Jumping there. -
My Television Debut
Travis recorded this and captured it for me. Thanks, it's not everyday a friend can you record live on TV! The tv crew from Al Exito! TV, KWHY Telemundo, followed the Skeleton Crew back to the Punchbowls where we showed them what Extreme Cliff Jumping was all about. The day was perfect for filming but the cold September air dissuaded most of the S.C.K. from going on this mission but they used some footage shot by the webmaster himself. -
Go To California
This video is right out of my archives. I edited it for another website who never published it. It features Red Rock, Malibu Canyon and the Punchbowls. The jumper who went the biggest in this video is Jesse, the Jumping Ninja, with a quick appearance by Chad, Matt V. and the webmaster. The soundtrack is by the greatest filmmaker Ever! Rob Zombie and is a remix of Led Zepplin's Go To California song. -
Paradise Falls
Wildwood State Park, a great hike ending at a mellow cliff jumping pool. The jump is only 35 feet or so but it's right in our backyard so... This video was submitted by Jesse, The Jumping Ninja, Ventura County California. -
Jumping off Red Rock
This monstrous cliff jump is right behind Santa Barabara, California. It's infamous for hundreds of miles for breaking backs and killing drunks. It is possible to have fun jumping off of the top of the tower! Murf manned up in this clip.
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Erik Apple Fighting Tonight on Showtime!
20 Nov 2009 | 10:47 amMetal Mulisha’s MMA team manager Erik Apple also happens to be a bad ass MMA fighter himself. Apple will be fighting Bobby Voelker tonight, Friday, November 20 at 11PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME “Expect me to do everything I can to finish this fight inside the 15-minute limit,” said Apple (10-1), who will square off with another standout competitor, Bobby Voelker (20-7), at welterweight (170 pounds) in one of five live, SHOWTIME televised STRIKEFORCE Challengers bouts from Memorial Hall in Kansas City. Wish Apple good luck and tune in to watch him kick some ass! -
Ox Crashes, The AFMXA Goes to Work
18 Nov 2009 | 6:34 pmOn November 14th, 2009 the newest member of the AFMXA, Jeff “OX” Kargola was in a serious accident while pre-running for the Baja 1000 in San Felipe, Mexico. Ox crashed, smashed his belly (probably with the bars digging in) and drove his head into the ground. He says he “saw a bush shadow that may have been hiding a rock”. His front tire missed it, but his back tire hit it sending him into his crash at probably 50mph. He isn’t too sure, but he knows he was riding down the highway after the crash through military check points without stopping. OX saved himself. -
Deegan Lucas Oil Off Road Race Videos!
18 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pmDay 2 in Primm – Deegan gets 2nd place for the day, but ends up winning the Unlimited Lites Championship later in the day after the other guy was disqualified. Download (QuickTime 24.3MB) Day 1 in Primm – Deegan wins the race and is a step closer to the Championship… -
Brian Deegan is the LOORS Unlimited Lites Champion!
16 Nov 2009 | 10:30 amCongrats to Brian Deegan! Deegan won the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Unlimited Lites Championship yesterday in Primm, Nevada. In his first full year racing trucks, and his first year as team owner of the Metal Mulisha/Rockstar/Lucas Oil/etnies Unlimited Lites team, Deegan defied all expectations, including his own, to pull off the unthinkable and beat the best of the best in off road racing for the Unlimited Lites Championship! Coming into the final 2 races, Deegan trailed Chris Brandt by 9 points. Deegan won the race on Saturday and cut the deficit to 6 points. Deegan would have to win… -
Win Twitch’s Metal Mulisha Signature Series!
13 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmWe teamed up with Racer X (@racerxonline) to give away Twitch’s X-Mas list! Enter now for a chance to Win Twitch’s Metal Mulisha Signature Series and a Racer X Digital Subscription. Places to enter: metalmulisha.com Metal Mulisha Facebook Racer X Facebook Prize: 1 Year Racer X Digital Subscription 1 pair of Metal Mulisha Twitch II Denim 1 Metal Mulisha Twitch II Jacket 1 Metal Mulisha Twitch II New Era Hat 1 Metal Mulisha Tee Shirt of your choice
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MOUNTAIN BIKING by ALTERNATIF OUTDOOR
30 Oct 2009 | 7:10 amMarmaris - Muğla - TurkeySATELLITE LOCATION MAP (DALYAN)SATELLITE LOCATION MAP (GÖKOVA)SATELLITE LOCATION MAP (MARMARIS)MORE 34 PHOTOS BY PHOTOBUCKET ALBUMHOLIDAY WEATHER FORECAST (DALYAN)ACCU WEATHER FORECAST (DALYAN)WEATHER FORECAST (GÖKOVA)WEATHER CHANNEL FORECAST (GÖKOVA)MSN WEATHER FORECAST (GÖKOVA)WUNDERGROUND WEATHER FORECAST (GÖKOVA)ACCU WEATHER FORECAST (GÖKOVA)MARMARIS WEATHER FORECASTBBC WEATHER FORECASTHOLIDAY WEATHER FORECASTWUNDERGROUND WEATHER FORECASTACCU WEATHER FORECASTWith our custom-designed trailer we are ready to take you and the bikes anywhere, although we have… -
FOCUS PARAGLIDING
30 Oct 2009 | 6:57 amFethiye - Muğla - TurkeySATELLITE LOCATION MAP (ÖLÜDENİZ)SATELLITE LOCATION MAP (Mt. BABADAĞ)SATELLITE LOCATION MAP (FETHİYE)LOCATION SATELLITE MAP (DALAMAN INT' AIRPORT)MORE 19 PHOTOS BY PHOTOBUCKET ALBUMFETHİYE WEATHER FORECASTBBC WEATHER FORECASTWEATHER CHANNEL FORECASTHOLIDAY WEATHER FORECASTMSN WEATHER FORECASTACCU WEATHER FORECASTFocus Paragliding has been in operation since 1994. Our Focus team is run by experienced BHPA, USHGA and DHV qualified pilots, who have collective experience of over 25 years. Let us show you why thousands of people have enjoyed this adventure with… -
Mt. AĞRI SKI TOUR by TREKKING TURKEY
30 Oct 2009 | 6:31 amDoğubeyazıt - Ağrı - TurkeyLOCATION SATELLITE MAP (MT. AĞRI)LOCATION SATELLITE MAP (ERZURUM AIRPORT)LOCATION SATELLITE MAP (DOĞUBEYAZIT)LOCATION SATELLITE MAP (KARS)TURKEY WEATHER MAPAĞRI SNOW FORECASTAĞRI SNOW HEIGHTS (cm)AĞRI SNOW REPORTAĞRI WEATHER FORECAST AT TOPAĞRI WEATHER FORECAST AT MIDDLEAĞRI WEATHER FORECAST AT BOTTOMMORE 2 PHOTOS BY PHOTOBUCKET ALBUMDMİ WEATHER FORECAST (AĞRI)ACCU WEATHER FORECAST (AĞRI)MSN WEATHER FORECAST (AĞRI)MSN WEATHER FORECAST (DOĞUBEYAZIT)ACCU WEATHER FORECAST (DOĞUBEYAZIT)DMİ WEATHER FORECAST (ERZURUM)DMİ WEATHER FORECAST (KARS)Since… -
HUNTING by ANATOLIA SAFARI
16 Oct 2009 | 2:22 amAntalya - TurkeyLOCATION SATELLITE MAPANTALYA WEATHER FORECASTYAHOO WEATHER FORECASTMSN WEATHER FORECASTBBC WEATHER FORECASTWEATHER CHANNEL FORECASTACCU WEATHER FORECASTWETTER RTL WEATHER FORECASTHOLIDAY WEATHER FORECASTWUNDERGROUND WEATHER FORECASTMORE 51 PHOTOS BY PHOTOBUCKET ALBUMAnatolian Safari is one of the most distinguished hunting companies in Turkey. Long-standing experience in the field of tourism is a good reference for us as hosts. We would like to accompany you in Turkey and Middle East countries on your hunting for wild boar, bezoar ibex, Anatolian sheep, Anatolian red deer,… -
HORSEBACK SAFARI by DESPORADO RANCH
15 Oct 2009 | 3:47 pmYanıklar, Fethiye - Muğla - TurkeyLOCATION SATELLITE MAPFETHİYE WEATHER FORECASTBBC WEATHER FORECASTWEATHER CHANNEL WEATHER FORECASTHOLIDAY WEATHER FORECASTMSN WEATHER FORECASTACCU WEATHER FORECASTMORE 28 PHOTOS BY PHOTOBUCKET ALBUMHorse riding holidays in Turkey, the country where East meets West. Turkey is a land full of wonder and historic sites. If you are looking for a horse riding holiday that offers great riding, great horses and culture then this is the destination for You ! This is Your invitation for an unparalleled experience . Once you had done it our way - you will never…
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Consumer Candy: Gretchen Bleiler GB Oakley outerwear collection
18 Nov 2009 | 2:51 pmShe's won gold at the Olympics and X Games, been awarded an ESPY, nabbed two starring movie roles - in Oakley's Uniquely last winter and this season's JMills production Stance - got married this summer, and is the only snowboarder apart from Shaun White who you're likely to see on the red carpet mixing with celebs; Gretchen Bleiler is the mainstream poster girl for snow surfing. And so, after it's successful debut year in 2008, her signature outerwear collection for Oakley is back - dubbed simply GB - she's a series of three jackets, including a more environmentally friendly number,… -
Premiere set for first UK all-female skate film As If, And What
17 Nov 2009 | 6:00 amAs If, And What, the first UK all-women skate scene film, is almost ready! The brain child of Rogue Skateboards owner Jenna Selby, the multi-talented legend has been working her fingers to the bone filming, riding, compiling footage and editing (with the same output as a team of 10) for the last six months. And finally, the fruit of her labour will be showing to the public very soon... In what's set to be a groundbreaking and inspiring homage to the most underground of UK skate scenes, riders in the flick include Lucy Adams, Sam Bruce, Rebecca Aimee Davies, Maria Falbo, Sadie Hollins, Helena… -
Consumer Candy: Anon women's goggles 2009/2010 - The Majestic
17 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amIn the second part of Nollie's focus on Anon's current product range, The Majestic goggle takes the crown. With a slimmer, low profile fit for smaller faces, these female-focused eyeball protectors come in a super tasty spectrum of colours, prints & finishes - perfect for clashing / co-ordinating with the rest of your carefully picked snowboard ensemble. Which, admit it, I bet you've been rocking around the house already.Check out close up pictures and details after the jump... EachMajestic goggle comes with Anon's vented dual lens, interchangeable 'Strap Tech' and 'Plush Fit Foam' to… -
Part 1 of all female snowboard film Peepshow online & free
13 Nov 2009 | 2:00 amWhoop! Possibly the most exciting movie of this winter, Peepshow - the underground alternative all-female snowboard film for 2009/2010 - is now available to watch online, in two parts - for free! With Colleen Quigley, Desiree Melancon, Raewyn Reid, Leanne Pelosi, Bev Vuilleumier taking starring roles, there's also an entirely new generation of inspired DIY queens showcasing theyr stylish snowboard skills - especially on urban features and hand rails. Filmed in 16mm and with the most creative title sequences I've seen yet in a shred flick, personally, I think this is how all… -
Out now: Eco surf/skate/snow label Sutsu's winter collection
13 Nov 2009 | 1:00 amOk, so technically they're yet to release a dedicated-women's line, but the new season 2009 collection from eco-friendly surf, skate, snow label Sutsu is far too striking to leave to just the lads. In shops now, Sutsu's simple T-Shirts, Hoodys and South American influenced beanies are the perfect layers to wrap up in this winter (slightly) guilt free: the Tees are made from combed Organic, in carbon-neutral factories which are accredited by the Soil Association.Keep reading to see more pictures and for details... Priced £40, Sutsu's graphic printed hooded sweats are made with 80% Combed…
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Nuclear Expert Warns of Safety Flaws in Areva´s Reactor Design
International - An independent expert, commissioned by Greenpeace, has concluded that two nuclear reactors, currently under construction in Finland and France, suffer from serious safety flaws. The EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) design, which is supplied by the French company AREVA, fails to adequately separate different reactor control systems. Greenpeace is calling on the Finnish and French governments to immediately halt work at the EPR construction sites in Olkiluoto and Flamanville. -
NASA begins attempts to free sand-trapped Mars rover
PASADENA, Calif. - NASA started transmitting commands to its Mars exploration rover Spirit on Monday as part of an escape plan to free the venerable robot from its Martian sand trap. -
Nuclear Madness Reaches Finland
Olkiluoto, Finland - The cargo ship Happy Ranger made port in Finland today, carrying its cargo of steam generators from France, intended for a nuclear reactor under construction at Olkiluoto. In addition, it is also carrying a protest camp, complete with eight Greenpeace activists from Finland, France, Germany and Sweden. Greenpeace is calling for the plant’s construction to be halted. -
United States pushes for strong measures to protect bluefin tuna
Dr. Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator issued the following statement urging the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to heed the scientific advice and adopt measures that will end overfishing in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and put bluefin tuna on the path to recovery. The ICCAT is scheduled to meet this week in Brazil. -
French Nuclear Madness Won’t Save the Climate
Baltic Sea – Today six activists from the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise boarded the cargo ship Happy Ranger in the Fehmarn Belt between Denmark and Germany. The activists are carrying banners reading ´Nuclear Madness, made in France´. The ship is carrying steam turbines supplied by the French nuclear company AREVA to the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor currently under construction in Finland.
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Report: Matt Serra vs Frank Trigg set for UFC 109 on Feb. 6
20 Nov 2009 | 1:11 pmAccording to FightNetwork.com: UFC welterweight Matt Serra spoke to The Fight Network on Friday morning and confirmed that he has signed on to fight Frank Trigg at the UFC 109 card on February 6th 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.... Serra also stated he would very happy to fight in the future at a catch weight of 160 or 165 pounds if the UFC were interested in promoting more catch weight bouts. More on this breaking news shortly. -
Ready to 'Rumble' II: Josh Koscheck UFC 106 interview exclusive with MMAmania.com
20 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pmJosh Koscheck is a man people love to hate. At this point it's safe to say he's embraced his role as the bad guy and continues to use it to fuel his fire. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Reggie Jackson once said, "Fans don't boo nobodies," and that statement rings true with regards to Koscheck as well. "Kos" is a legitimate top ten welterweight contender and has been for some time. Lately, however, he's been on a bit of a roller coaster going 2 - 2 in his last four fights and alternating wins and losses. Most recently he registered a first round knockout of Frank Trigg at UFC 103. The UFC then… -
Strikeforce Challengers results for 'Woodley vs Bears' LIVE tonight (Nov. 20)!
20 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amStrikeforce is set to pull the trigger on the fifth installment of its Challenger Series TONIGHT (Nov. 20) from Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas."Woodley vs. Bears" features an 11-fight card, including a welterweight main event between undefeated wrestling sensation Tyron "T-Wood" Woodley and winner of six straight, Rudy Bears. Also on tap is a female battle between the wives of current UFC light heavyweight fighters Randy Couture and Brandon Vera as Kim "Sugar Free" Couture and Kerry Vera are set to mix it up in a 135-pound affair. MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow,… -
Phil Baroni vs Amir Sadollah UFC 106 video fight talk
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WEC 44 medical suspensions and injuries for ‘Brown vs. Aldo'
20 Nov 2009 | 11:23 amThe Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) recently issued its list of medical suspensions for WEC 44: "Brown vs. Aldo", which took place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino resort in Las Vegas. Only seven of the 20 athletes who competed on the card have been sidelined by the commission doctors, including former WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown, who lost his 145-pound title to Jose Aldo. "Junior" was not listed on the injury report, as he avoided any significant damage in his title fight that lasted just over six minutes. Cub Swanson, Diego Nunes, and Antonio…
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In biposto ai Monti della Gana (di Sara Vosti)
20 Nov 2009 | 5:22 amMattia Vosti, vola insieme a papà Claudio, ai Monti della Gana (Ticino - Switzerland). Riprese e montaggio video di Sara Vosti - Novembre 2009 saravosti.com Cast: Sara Vosti -
First Test HD
20 Nov 2009 | 5:21 amParapente Cast: manux03 -
Bozeman Paragliding South Side Point of the Mountain
20 Nov 2009 | 5:20 amA short little edit of a 6:00am south side session with Jesse Therien. Cast: Andy Macrae -
Vuelos en parapente por Tenerife HD www.clubk2.es
20 Nov 2009 | 5:19 amVuelos en parapente por Tenerife HD clubk2.es Cast: ClubK2
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11-18-2009 RTK Ballistic Block III Week II Medium Day
18 Nov 2009 | 7:36 pmZ arm bars LCCJ ladders with 28s 3x(2,4,6,8) 2x(2,4,6) Figured out how to move hips. will get a couple ladders of 10 on Friday. Worked in COC, pinch, plate curls, HLRs, a couple of BUPs work time = 45 minutes lbs moved = 18,816 -
A Healthy Twist on Ramen Noodles
18 Nov 2009 | 5:29 pmRamen Noodles... If you ever wanted a weeks worth of food for $5, this is what you buy. Ramen by itself isn't enough to sustain you, but with a few easy additions, you can make healthy Ramen noodle recipes! Make healthier Ramen Frozen peas, carrots, or corn You can buy a bag of these individually or mixed in the frozen food isle for about a dollar. When you heat up your Ramen noodles, throw in about a hand full of frozen veggies. Peas are high in soluble fiber which is good for your heart. Carrots are high in carotenoids which protect the eyes and your skin from the sun. Corn is a vegetable… -
A New Direction...
16 Nov 2009 | 4:47 pmSometimes I flip flop on the goals of my training. Some days I want to gain weight, other I just don't have an appetite. I want to lift heavy, and then I want to go high volume. Also, like many other guys, I think I have been focusing on just building muscles and neglecting the other aspects of fitness. This will no longer be the case. I have been working on my balance and flexibility aggressively for the past 3 days and have noticed minor progression. I am excited about doing the splits and walking on my hands. I feel that these two skills are uncommon and perhaps the novelty of the two help… -
Increase Your Verticle Jump
16 Nov 2009 | 2:14 pmJumping power is a skill valued in many sports such as basketball, track and field, and even martial arts. In this article you will learn four different ways to jump higher. how to increase jumping power Increase leg strength This is the best way to increase vertical jumping power in untrained people. Hit the gym and perform leg press, lunges, leg curls, and calf raises. Do 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions with a heavy, but not impossible weight. Mimic or perform Olympic lifts The power clean is a terrific way to add inches to your vertical. Stand in front of a barbell on the floor… as if you… -
Develop a 1 punch knockout
15 Nov 2009 | 6:48 pmHow to Develop a 1 Punch Knockout? Pack on some mass If you want to develop a 1 punch knock out, you need to learn the fundamentals behind power. Power in this case is described as Weight X Distance/ Time. In terms of knockout power, the weight is your bodyweight and the amount of force you put behind the punch. Of course working on your speed and technique will assist you greatly, but having some extra pounds behind that punch is really going to help you multiply your power. Pack on mass by eating more and lifting heavier weights. See any of my other ehow articles concerning exercise or…
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Glassy Conditions
18 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pmThe best thing for surfing is glassy surf conditions. The term “glassy” comes from the appearance when the ocean is smooth and not choppy. Glassy conditions are most common in the early morning dawn patrol or late in the afternoon. This is why if the surf is good, it can be super crowded in the [...] -
Keeping your Backpack Safe
15 Nov 2009 | 7:57 amDo you surf alone and leave a backpack or other items on the beach. From time to time we all do and it can be pretty risky. We all get distracted and there is no way we can watch our stuff on the beach and focus on surfing at the same time. Surfers are prime [...] -
Heated Wetsuits
13 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pmWhen surfing started there was a small group of surfers who braved cold water and lonely beaches to get a session in year round. You could only surf for about 30min. Because the water was to cold without wetsuits. These days thick and heated wetsuits allow you to surf in some of the coldest oceans [...] -
Retro Surfboards
10 Nov 2009 | 5:21 pmIn all aspects of the world, retro is making a comeback. But what is considered “retro”? Is it something from the past or a new trend which reminds people of something of the past. Retro is definitely coming back for surfing. Look on the board racks of your surf shop. Look at the new [...] -
Know your Limits
6 Nov 2009 | 4:49 pmEvery year hundreds of beach goers and surfers go into surf conditions which are past their limits and boundaries. This puts lifeguard’s and their lives at risk. I have seen this countless times before and I cringe every time I know that someone is going to be a rescuer for a lifeguard. An example of [...]
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French Surf Stars go live with their own underwear brand
20 Nov 2009 | 6:22 amI can’t make this stuff up. The press release almost reads like an April Fool’s Day joke. Three of France’s premier surfers, Miky Picon, Jeremy Flores and Patrick Beven have combined their creative talent and... Click the link above to get stoked! -
Hope he makes it over the falls
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amWipeout of the Week Click the link above to get stoked! -
Sick playmobil surfing
20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amThis video is sick and should be shown to groms and budding surfing filmmakers everywhere. I haven’t played with Playmobil in like, three months! The tubes are basically perfect. Love it. Click the link above to get stoked! -
Caption Contest
19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amCome up with the best caption for the picture shown here and win nothing but glory! It was spotted in some women’s magazine I was reading, as part of a “Sex Positions” issue. Seriously. Cosmo or... Click the link above to get stoked! -
Here fishy fishy - a surfboard shaping time lapse video
19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 amFish shapes. They’re back. And here you can witness one being shaped by Rick Malwitz surfboards. These time lapse surfboard shaping videos are rad, and give a good glimpse into what it takes to shape a surfboard.... Click the link above to get stoked!
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Zumiez Net Sales Up .8% For Q3
19 Nov 2009 | 1:28 pmUp anything is a good thing, right? While not even up 1 percent, it was good to see Zumiez up something for Q3. Here are some details from CNNMoney.com. Total net sales for the third quarter (13 weeks) ended October 31, 2009 increased 0.8% to $113.2 million from $112.2 million reported in the third quarter (13 [...] -
Sucked Into The Snowtunnel
19 Nov 2009 | 1:05 pmWe’re not even going to guess where this thing came from, but The Snowtunnel is described as follows: The Snowtunnel is a patented design that allows snowboarders/skiers the opportunity to ski all year round. Unlike other artificial environments, The Snowtunnel uses real snow and can be run at a fraction of the cost of larger refridgerated [...] -
Neff Plugs In To Knitted Electronics
19 Nov 2009 | 1:00 pmIt’s not that we have low expectations from Neff, because that’s not it. We just always thought of them as a beanie and t-shirt company, yet, they continue to come up with stuff that seriously looks cool. Like these knitted headphones. We’re not going to wear them, but there is no doubt that they are [...] -
New Oderus Urungus Pro Model
19 Nov 2009 | 10:53 amGWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus (a.k.a. Dave Brockie) is apparently a hardcore shred who, like all of us, wanted a pro model. It appears that Sined Snowboards has given him one according to a post on the oderus.com website: That’s right, own a piece of rock and roll history with the very special limited edition (only [...] -
SIA’s Misleading Press Release
19 Nov 2009 | 9:17 amA press release sent out yesterday titled 86 Companies Will Make Their Debut At The Snow Show by SIA talks about how many new companies are involved in the Denver show and SIA President David Ingemie is ecstatic. “New companies take risks and provide the retailers with fresh ideas and excitement – they shake it up [...]
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Chris ‘Avi’ Atherton at Blackpool Ramp City
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Louie Jones is Ravenous!
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Double Rock: Andrew Langi
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Slap presents Commentary: Jamie Thomas
Talking 'Welcome to Hell' and Sheffey's Life section. -
Mischief get a Twitter!
Plus - keep up to date with more local SOS's...
- Mpora
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The Snowboard Realms- Season 3 EP.1
19 Nov 2009 | 8:44 amOpening day at Mt. Baker and the guys are shredding a bit of pow with rider cam. Some funny 'we've all been there' over the nose of your board stacks. -
Pirate Log - Austrian Parks
19 Nov 2009 | 7:40 amBecause of the good support from a few resorts in Austria, we managed to get some park shoots done during spring time. The conditions changed from spot to spot, but our goal to get decent pictures and a good session going made each Jolly Roger park shoot worth it. Watch how the young guns battle with the older league at these three park jumps built by committed shapers! Music credits: 1) THUNDER EXPRESS (http://www.thunderexpress.se/) Song: VEGAS Album: Republic Disgrace 2) BIRDS OF AVALON (http://www.myspace.com/birdsofavalon) Song: DACAGE Album: Uncanny Valley 3) VALIENT THORR… -
Beyond The Threshold teaser
19 Nov 2009 | 6:35 amA Teaser for the new film from VTT Media : Beyond The Threshold. Full Trailer will be released soon. -
Exploded view - Henrik Windstedt
19 Nov 2009 | 6:15 amTeaser for the documentary about the swedish freeskier. -
NEW INTEL. Metropolis Teaser
19 Nov 2009 | 6:13 amTrailer of New Intelligent Groups' Metropolis. The 08-09 season of Ian Comtpon, Jon Brogan, Derek Spong, Dale Talkington, Peter Engen & many others...
- Tony Hawk
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tonyhawk: Welcome to the Quik press conference. This is what it looks like to face hundreds of int'l news outlets at once. http://twitpic.com/q9idi
20 Nov 2009 | 12:20 pmtonyhawk: Welcome to the Quik press conference. This is what it looks like to face hundreds of int'l news outlets at once. http://twitpic.com/q9idi -
tonyhawk: Yes, @thride is available for the 3 main consoles (Wii, X360, PS3). Not sure why any motion-sensing device is assumed to be Wii-only...
20 Nov 2009 | 7:27 amtonyhawk: Yes, @thride is available for the 3 main consoles (Wii, X360, PS3). Not sure why any motion-sensing device is assumed to be Wii-only... -
tonyhawk: Review of @thride - try it, you'll like it: http://j.mp/1JWt0A
20 Nov 2009 | 6:56 amtonyhawk: Review of @thride - try it, you'll like it: http://j.mp/1JWt0A -
tonyhawk: @Sarah_Hall_NYC qu'est-ce que la papplemousse? A new fruit? Haha
20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amtonyhawk: @Sarah_Hall_NYC qu'est-ce que la papplemousse? A new fruit? Haha -
tonyhawk: Obligatory tourist shot. Hawk fam (-1) + big pointy thing. http://twitpic.com/q7rww
20 Nov 2009 | 3:05 amtonyhawk: Obligatory tourist shot. Hawk fam (-1) + big pointy thing. http://twitpic.com/q7rww
- FuelTV
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FUELTV: Joe Shepard wins FRMX Rider of the Year down under: Sort of quiet up here in the Northern Hemisphere when it c.. http://bit.ly/6CNcwy
20 Nov 2009 | 2:02 pmFUELTV: Joe Shepard wins FRMX Rider of the Year down under: Sort of quiet up here in the Northern Hemisphere when it c.. http://bit.ly/6CNcwy -
FUELTV: FUEL TV heading to OHIO! Madriver Ski & Snowboard Resort to support the Louie Vito Rail Jam charity event Dec 26th... http://bit.ly/65XKAw
20 Nov 2009 | 12:47 pmFUELTV: FUEL TV heading to OHIO! Madriver Ski & Snowboard Resort to support the Louie Vito Rail Jam charity event Dec 26th... http://bit.ly/65XKAw -
FUELTV: Brian Grubb Stars In FUEL TV's Firsthand: Airing Sunday, November 22, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific.. http://bit.ly/4CgmN6
20 Nov 2009 | 12:03 pmFUELTV: Brian Grubb Stars In FUEL TV's Firsthand: Airing Sunday, November 22, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific.. http://bit.ly/4CgmN6 -
FUELTV: H-Street Is Back?: If you’re old enough to remember H-Street , congrats. You probably get back pa.. http://bit.ly/1wvoES
20 Nov 2009 | 11:39 amFUELTV: H-Street Is Back?: If you’re old enough to remember H-Street , congrats. You probably get back pa.. http://bit.ly/1wvoES -
FUELTV: INTERVIEW: Luan Oliveira : Ever since he set foot on American soil, Luan has been a terror. He’s got bala.. http://bit.ly/13dlb6
20 Nov 2009 | 11:28 amFUELTV: INTERVIEW: Luan Oliveira : Ever since he set foot on American soil, Luan has been a terror. He’s got bala.. http://bit.ly/13dlb6
- GroupY
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groupY: Follow top 800+ Boardsport & ActionSports brands on Twitter @groupY/action-sports-brands @groupY/action-sports-brands-2
20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pmgroupY: Follow top 800+ Boardsport & ActionSports brands on Twitter @groupY/action-sports-brands @groupY/action-sports-brands-2 -
groupY: Sign up for info about upcoming @groupY events w/ @StokedMentoring @ESPNXGames @ShopEatSurf @OneillOfficial http://tinyurl.com/groupYsignup
20 Nov 2009 | 2:20 pmgroupY: Sign up for info about upcoming @groupY events w/ @StokedMentoring @ESPNXGames @ShopEatSurf @OneillOfficial http://tinyurl.com/groupYsignup -
groupY: Happy Birthday to @groupY Advisory Board members @HurricaneLeezy & @MalcolmMC5 #ActionSports
20 Nov 2009 | 1:37 pmgroupY: Happy Birthday to @groupY Advisory Board members @HurricaneLeezy & @MalcolmMC5 #ActionSports -
groupY: NOW! Women's MX champ and @RedBull @Oakley athlete @AshleyFiolek67 is chatting LIVE w/ her fans on http://facebook.com/xgames - @ESPNXGames
20 Nov 2009 | 1:35 pmgroupY: NOW! Women's MX champ and @RedBull @Oakley athlete @AshleyFiolek67 is chatting LIVE w/ her fans on http://facebook.com/xgames - @ESPNXGames -
groupY: #ActionSports Social Media Mavens: @Niecee @AshLaf @sperry @SabrinaSURF @fightshark @zapposcatattack @TheScuttleButt @HurricaneLeezy
20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pmgroupY: #ActionSports Social Media Mavens: @Niecee @AshLaf @sperry @SabrinaSURF @fightshark @zapposcatattack @TheScuttleButt @HurricaneLeezy
- Go211
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GO211: Snowboarding in Antartica? You best believe it! See what Jeremy Jones found - http://tinyurl.com/ylr3a95 j
20 Nov 2009 | 1:08 pmGO211: Snowboarding in Antartica? You best believe it! See what Jeremy Jones found - http://tinyurl.com/ylr3a95 j -
GO211: Check out the new blog by @tomhaugen on #GO211 http://tinyurl.com/yfdm6e5 a
20 Nov 2009 | 11:49 amGO211: Check out the new blog by @tomhaugen on #GO211 http://tinyurl.com/yfdm6e5 a -
GO211: Chat live with Xbox 360 Get Up Tour athletes Elliot Sloan and Marc Englehart on November 23rd - http://tinyurl.com/y8wfe9t j
20 Nov 2009 | 11:47 amGO211: Chat live with Xbox 360 Get Up Tour athletes Elliot Sloan and Marc Englehart on November 23rd - http://tinyurl.com/y8wfe9t j -
GO211: Be sure to add a Windells winter session to your holiday wish list. j
20 Nov 2009 | 10:54 amGO211: Be sure to add a Windells winter session to your holiday wish list. j -
GO211: The Alli show is airing on MTV2 this Saturday - http://tinyurl.com/ydzeplg j
20 Nov 2009 | 10:45 amGO211: The Alli show is airing on MTV2 this Saturday - http://tinyurl.com/ydzeplg j
- Zexsports
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zexsports: #ZexSports (11/08) NATE YEOMANS WINS O'NEILL COLDWATER CLASSIC: SoCal WQS stalwart wins his biggest event ever; Na... http://bit.ly/2pp4fj
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amzexsports: #ZexSports (11/08) NATE YEOMANS WINS O'NEILL COLDWATER CLASSIC: SoCal WQS stalwart wins his biggest event ever; Na... http://bit.ly/2pp4fj -
zexsports: #ZexSports (11/10) BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: ESA Board of Directors votes to immediately withdraw from Surfing Am... http://bit.ly/3vAPtd
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amzexsports: #ZexSports (11/10) BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO: ESA Board of Directors votes to immediately withdraw from Surfing Am... http://bit.ly/3vAPtd -
zexsports: #ZexSports (11/10) EDDIE GUILBEAU WINS QUIKSILVER KING OF THE PEAK: Florida regularfoot takes the crown in chunky ... http://bit.ly/37qkV4
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amzexsports: #ZexSports (11/10) EDDIE GUILBEAU WINS QUIKSILVER KING OF THE PEAK: Florida regularfoot takes the crown in chunky ... http://bit.ly/37qkV4 -
zexsports: #ZexSports (11/14) 2ND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SURF FESTIVAL TO HIT SAN DIEGO: A weekend of surf-themed movies, posters, ... http://bit.ly/nibWm
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amzexsports: #ZexSports (11/14) 2ND ANNUAL CALIFORNIA SURF FESTIVAL TO HIT SAN DIEGO: A weekend of surf-themed movies, posters, ... http://bit.ly/nibWm -
zexsports: #ZexSports (11/16) KOLOHE ANDINO WINS RIP CURL GROMSEARCH FINALS: Halstead, Melamed + Davis take other divisions i... http://bit.ly/4tzRUB
20 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amzexsports: #ZexSports (11/16) KOLOHE ANDINO WINS RIP CURL GROMSEARCH FINALS: Halstead, Melamed + Davis take other divisions i... http://bit.ly/4tzRUB
- Jeff Arrington: Extreme Senior
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ExtremePods: I love Friday!!!!!
20 Nov 2009 | 11:02 amExtremePods: I love Friday!!!!! -
ExtremePods: RT @john801: RT @cachedout: Please RT.
19 Nov 2009 | 6:27 pmExtremePods: RT @john801: RT @cachedout: Please RT. -
ExtremePods: or, even better "sup?" #twitterwhatshappening
19 Nov 2009 | 11:50 amExtremePods: or, even better "sup?" #twitterwhatshappening -
ExtremePods: @Katie2u I think they should just change it to "what up?" #twitterwhatshappening
19 Nov 2009 | 11:49 amExtremePods: @Katie2u I think they should just change it to "what up?" #twitterwhatshappening -
ExtremePods: @mdotperiod hands down, the Best!!! Dude, she's Good!!! #TreasureDavis
19 Nov 2009 | 11:46 amExtremePods: @mdotperiod hands down, the Best!!! Dude, she's Good!!! #TreasureDavis
- Alli Sports
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AlliSports: Not that you care, but GO SYRACUSE! (I needed to scream that from atop a mountain, but I don't have a mountain. I have Twitter)
20 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pmAlliSports: Not that you care, but GO SYRACUSE! (I needed to scream that from atop a mountain, but I don't have a mountain. I have Twitter) -
AlliSports: Friday's song to power you thru the rest of the day and get you to the weekend: Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee http://bit.ly/sEJHL
20 Nov 2009 | 11:12 amAlliSports: Friday's song to power you thru the rest of the day and get you to the weekend: Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee http://bit.ly/sEJHL -
AlliSports: RT @vanssurf Alana Blanchard wins the womens Reef Hawaiian Pro!
20 Nov 2009 | 10:37 amAlliSports: RT @vanssurf Alana Blanchard wins the womens Reef Hawaiian Pro! -
AlliSports: How can I enrich your Alli Twitter experience? What do you want to see more of? http://twtpoll.com/7e2rog
20 Nov 2009 | 8:23 amAlliSports: How can I enrich your Alli Twitter experience? What do you want to see more of? http://twtpoll.com/7e2rog -
AlliSports: The final chapter of The Alli Show airs this weekend featuring @steezortiz and the @GFFT Ams. Peep the trailer http://bit.ly/263Xi6
19 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pmAlliSports: The final chapter of The Alli Show airs this weekend featuring @steezortiz and the @GFFT Ams. Peep the trailer http://bit.ly/263Xi6
- Coreaction
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coreaction: Action Sports Hotel http://bit.ly/1kDgsJ
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coreaction: Erik Ellington and Geoff Rowely play GOSK8 http://www.coreaction.com/index.php?page=videos§ion=view&vid_id=107472
20 Nov 2009 | 8:33 amcoreaction: Erik Ellington and Geoff Rowely play GOSK8 http://www.coreaction.com/index.php?page=videos§ion=view&vid_id=107472 -
coreaction: Double Decker Teaser http://www.coreaction.com/index.php?page=videos§ion=view&vid_id=107498 http://bit.ly/3MFDaH
19 Nov 2009 | 7:12 amcoreaction: Double Decker Teaser http://www.coreaction.com/index.php?page=videos§ion=view&vid_id=107498 http://bit.ly/3MFDaH -
coreaction: Heading to the on-snow demo @ Loveland Ski Resort http://bit.ly/yasHU
19 Nov 2009 | 6:45 amcoreaction: Heading to the on-snow demo @ Loveland Ski Resort http://bit.ly/yasHU -
coreaction: RT @TechZulu TechZulu Live http://snurl.com/ca36y
18 Nov 2009 | 8:09 pmcoreaction: RT @TechZulu TechZulu Live http://snurl.com/ca36y
- Ride UK BMX
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Cover Story: Paul Ryan
20 Nov 2009 | 5:38 amMongoose, Shadow and Nike 6.0 rider Paul Ryan scored this months cover with his tuck no hander at the bombed out church in Liverpool. Here is a quick Q&A about how it came about, plus a few of Paul’s favourite Ride UK covers… Paul chilling in Liverpool earlier in the year. pic: Craig Tull 1. How’d the cover photo come about? Well the shot sort of come out of nowhere really! Chester Blacksmith was over in Liverpool staying with Jason Phelan and Benson had come up from London to shoot some stuff with him. Earlier that week Seventies had asked me if I could get a photo for a Shadow… -
Channel Four Down Vol.2 Dvd
20 Nov 2009 | 3:18 am4Down just sent this trailer through from their 2009 Channel Four Down DVD. It basically includes all the edits from 2009, all on one disc, with a few added extras thrown into the mix. Available by the 27th November and UK SRP is only £3.99 Channel 4Down BMX :: The Channel 4Down Dvd Vol.2 from Channel 4Down on Vimeo. Includes – Bicycle Union Euro Trip Fit UK in Greece Wildcats BBQ At Home With Benson At Home With James Newrick At Home With Sam Greenaway Luke Peeters Welcome to United United Flips Burgers At The Source Boyley Jam 2009 At Home With Cam Wood 4Down Substance 2 Catalogue… -
New Ride UK Cover!
19 Nov 2009 | 6:37 amOn the cover: Paul Ryan, massive late-night tuck nohand down the bombed-out church set in Liverpool. Along with the likes of Jason Phelan, Scott Ditchburn, Bengo and Ben Lewis – Paul is at the forefront of a new wave of Liverpool biased street riders who are pushing the boundaries of UK street riding on a daily basis. One of our chief photographers and Fit Bikes rider, Dan Benson travelled to the culture capital to spend some time with this band of young pioneers, and with so much talent on tap his trigger finger was kept super busy and subsequently this issue is peppered with his… -
Amity Bike Co – Ryan Taylor edit
19 Nov 2009 | 5:27 amFrom the filmer/editor Chris Wilmhurst – I recently put this edit together for AmityBikeCo of their new team rider: Ryan Taylor. Not the longest edit, but packed full of bangers!!! AmityBikeCo Presents: Ryan Taylor from Chris Wilmshurst on Vimeo. Related posts:We Need You: Ryan Taylor editWe Need You: Ryan Elcock Bike CheckMike Taylor edit… -
A Day With: James Ivett
18 Nov 2009 | 2:57 amRobin Fenlon spent a day at Basingstoke skatepark with Mongoose rider James Ivett. Then after a sunny session they nipped off to hit a couple of street jibs before the sun went down. The days are definitely getting shorter. And you thought Robin Fenlon was gone forever… IN ASSOCIATION WITH: Related posts:James Ivett re-edit…James Ivett – Bread get Bun edit…How to Barspin – James Cox
- Skimboarding, Longboarding and Surfing Resources
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Lay Day For The Reef Hawaiian Pro
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmDue to lack of waves, contest organizers have called a lay day for the Reef Hawaiian Pro. -
Cancer To Capricorn: Reef’s New Movie Trailer
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmWe’ve gotten the first look at Reef’s new flick, Cancer To Capricorn: The Path Of The Modern Gypsy. With Reef’s eclectic team and an up-and-coming cinematographer in the director’s chair (and don’t forget Reef girls in bikinis), this movie has got tons of potential. Check out the trailer here. -
Surfing’s Siskel And Ebert?
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmHave Andy ‘Siskel’ Irons and Shane ‘Ebert’ Dorian found themselves a new gig? Check out their comedic viewing, commentary, and review of Billabong’s classic film, Filthy Habits. -
Things To Do In The World Of Surf
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmPremieres, parties, contests, tours, and much more is heading your way this glorious weekend. Check it out. -
What Really Went Wrong With …Lost?
20 Nov 2009 | 2:40 pmWhat Really Went Wrong with …Lost? As Aaron Cormican tells us, “A lot.” …Lost has put together a best of film from their first seven movies, with tons of never before seen footage. Check out the hellbent trailer and premiere dates for this weekend.

