OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards By Kari HamanakaMonday, February 13, 2012 The Aliso Viejo-based Surf Industry Manufacturers Association’s Image Awards attracted representatives of nearly 800 apparel companies, retailers and others in the action sports industry last week. Companies in the apparel, shoe and surf products industries were honored in 16 categories. Brands from … Continue reading OC Companies Dominate SIMA Image Awards
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Rip Curl's Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year
Rip Curl’s Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year Monday, February 13, 2012 Costa Mesa, CA (February 10, 2012): Rip Curl is both ecstatic and honored to win the 2011 SIMA Image Awards’ “Wetsuit of the Year” for the FLASH BOMB, which took place at The Grove Theater in … Continue reading Rip Curl's Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year
VIDEO: Miss Reef February 2012
Miss Reef February 2012 Enjoy this months sneak peak of what made the Calendar pages of February’s 2012 Miss Reef Calendar. This months video and images come form the beaches of Villa Montana, Puerto Rico. For more on Miss Reef head over to: www.reef.com/missreef Miss Reef January 2012 Follow Miss … Continue reading VIDEO: Miss Reef February 2012
VIDEO: Kelly Slater Moments – 2012 – Mexico
Kelly Slater Moments – 2012 – Mexico Kelly Slater’s 2012 Boardshort Video. See more of Kelly Slater and his signature boardshort, The Cypher Nomad with 4 Way Stretch Diamond Dobby, at http://www.quiksilver.com/boardshorts?.
Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
VIA – TECHNOLOGY GATHER Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag February 06, 2012 11:15 AM EST The “Avalanche Airbag” recently saved the life of professional snowboarder Meesh Hytner. Hytner was boarding in the backcountry near Montezuma, Colorado while participating in a competition when a Class 3 avalanche struck. According to the Avalanche Center, a Class 3 … Continue reading Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas
VI – SMH Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas Megan Levy February 6, 2012 – 1:03PM When Kelly Slater stormed to his history-making 11th world surfing title late last year, a team of scientists at Deakin University in Geelong were watching intently and taking notes. And not just because of the 39-year-old’s unrivalled … Continue reading Surfwear pioneers not short of ideas
$30,000 worth of surf clothing and equipment stolen from Streaky Bay
VIA – ADELAIDE NOW $30,000 worth of surf clothing and equipment stolen from Streaky Bay AdelaideNow February 06, 2012 7:02AM THIEVES have stolen about $30,000 worth of clothing and equipment from a Streaky Bay surf shop. The stock was stolen during a break in of a surf shop on Bay Rd, Streaky Bay, on … Continue reading $30,000 worth of surf clothing and equipment stolen from Streaky Bay