This bench spot has gotten a lot of coverage lately, but we'll run Appleyard footage anytime, anyplace.

Thrasher Fire Line

 
Nathan is a perfect fit for Arnette because he has been doing things his own way his whole life and continues to take surfing to new heights. For more than a decade, Nathan has been leading the charge in progressive surfing and big wave riding, so the recognition he received on Friday was well deserved.  

 
Click on the links below to see Nathan’s massive bomb and some highlights from the event.

Surfline.com
 
Transworld Surf
 
ESPN

The French Connexion consisting of Arnette teamrider Marc Lacomare, Joan Duru and Charly Martin isn´t afraid of cold water. The guys created a nice little edit of all the sessions they had around their home throughout the winter.

Recently they’ve also been cruising along the East Coast of Australia in a van. Looks like they were having a good time.

http://surf.transworld.net/1000146064/photos/arnette-cash-pot-series-raids-new-jersey/

Arnette and Head Snowboards joined forces to create a setup that was way bigger than anything the Jib Factory had seen before. All day long the guys were killing it in various sessions on the different obstacles. Check out the edit to see what went down!

Due to the bad weather on Wednesday the second event day had to be cancelled. As the Game of OUT was supposed to be finished on that day the prize money was split between the remaining riders.

After the voting it was official: one guy takes it all, Boris Bühler won the best trick and the best rider overall. After splitting the prize money for the Game of OUT between the last 6 guys, we had to decide who gets the trophy. Arm wrestling was on. At the end Dominik Wagner was victorious over a surprisingly strong Wessel van Lierop. It was a great event and we can´t wait for Jib Factory 2013.

Best Trick: Boris Bühler switch backside 270 to regular.
Best Rider overall: Boris Bühler
Game of OUT winners: Marc Swoboda, Toni Kerkela, Wessel Van Lierop, Felix Georgii, Dominik Wagner, Boris Bühler.

 
Scott Byerly would like to thank Rockstar Energy Drink and O’Neill for their undying support of the Toe Jam as well as Arnette, Nautiques, The Wake Park Project and The Projects  “Without these guys, there would be no Toe Jam as we know it and a lot of them have been behind it since day one.”

Benny Urban & Alex Tank

Alex Tank 

Raffael Kossmann on the Arnette marble ledge

pics by Steffen Kornfeld

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ReCreations Behind The Scenes Part 2

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We got stuck with our big 4 wheel drive wrangler. All this got recorded by the local TV-station and
Alex had to give an interview about what happened. Well, yes, seems like that is news in North-America.

Famous bangerspot with a bulletproof landing. Actually not only the landing was bulletproof, but
actually everything around...not fun.

So we had to buy these badboys. Alex's trying to smile as he knows that he has to dig some ice for a
couple of hours now...

trying to be arty...

Well, another blizzard that turns snow into ice pretty much results in this: beer'o'clock.

We went to the famous Red Ledge. Damn this thing was incredibly bitchy. It's all crooked and if
you don't commit completely to the stairs this thing spits you out every time. If you somehow made it
through the down part, there's still this nasty kink that hits your board like a sledgehammer.
Famous for a reason...well, and here's what happens when you commit too much. Alex is getting a
“stair massage” and a bruised hip.

Boardsliding this thing is nasty. Classic hang-up by Benny almost resulted in shoulder-dislocation.
We all got away lucky though. We'll be back...

Atagge B-Roll 02 from Atagge on Vimeo.

Six Trick Mix from VIDEOGRASS on Vimeo.

ReCreation Behind the Scenes

How does one become a pro BMXer? 

It’s funny you mention that because it’s really unusual to be from Wisconsin and be in the position I am in … There was a pro from my area that I sort of grew up with, his name is Dave Freimuth. He was ten years older than me but he’s still one of my best friends. I looked up to him growing up because he was local but also known all over the world. I obviously loved how he rode, I loved his skills on a bike but I loved his lifestyle and everything about it … I grew up playing ice hockey, that was my main sport. BMX was always my hobby but a hobby that I loved and was passionate about. After high school was over I didn’t really play hockey as much and I went to college at UW-Madison and started competing all over the country. I won a major event that sort of forced me to go pro when I was in my sophomore year.

When some of the biggest BMX riders come through Chicago they often stop at your private facility, The Bakery, to ride with you. What made you want to create your own unique place to ride?

Someone actually asked me that earlier today. They were like, “So wait, you use this facility to basically promote your competition?” And I was like well yea, because technically they’re my competition but — especially my sector of BMX, which is street riding — we’re all friends. We’ve been on trips with each other and we’ve traveled the world together … So I was like why don’t I take advantage of that and have some of these guys come visit me and ride my spot that is basically my paradise that I built. The selfish component of that is that I have a place to ride 24 hours a day, anytime I want, rain or shine. A lot of hard work went into building it and making it happen.

Read more on A Drink With Chicago

For now, here are some photos!

The Skatehalle Berlin is setting priorities. What does this mean? They were facing the question whether to bring on CLASH 2012 with the burden of hosting the comp on the familiar set-up – or rather invest and rebuild the park from scratch, dismissing face lifts and botox injections, in favor of being prepared for the next years. The answer is kinda a no-brainer. Of course it’s a pity missing out on the contest after all these successful years, but on the other hand a tradition such as this obliges to sacrifice.
So yes, it is true. The CLASH will take a break in 2012 and instead the Skatehalle Berlin will concentrate all of their energy on building a seminal, sick street course, and maybe one or two other little surprises. Arnette Europe supports this plan and continues its partnership with the Skatehalle Berlin in 2012. We’re already excited to see the result – we’ll keep you posted for sure!
In the meantime check out the highlights of the CLASH 2011.

http://espn.go.com/action/skateboarding/blog/_/post/7661462/appleyard-sacred-street-footage

Arnette’s regional Cash Pot Surf Series is made up of free-to-enter events taking place throughout California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Florida and North Carolina. It features two divisions at each stop – Pro-Am and 16 & Under – with $3,000 in cash up-for-grabs at each event. Unlike many surf contests where just the top finishers get paid, the Cash Post Surf Series awards monetary prizes to the winners of each heat.
 
ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be in full effect during the Cash Pot Surf Series. The first place finisher in the 16 & Under division will receive $250, the winner of the Pro-Am division brings home $500 and additional prize money will be going to heat winners and surfers who otherwise impress the judges.

The remaining 2012 Arnette Cash Post Surf Series dates and locations include:
* 3/24 – Pipes, Ventura, CA
* 4/21-22 (two day waiting period) – Casino Pier, Seaside Heights, NJ
* 7/08 – Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, HI
* 7/14 – Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
* 8/13 – Ponce Inlet, FL
* 8/17 – Outer Banks, NC
 
Follow the events and stay in touch with the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and http://www.twitter.com/arnette.

2012 will be the third year, that our man Alex Tank invites to his Jib Factory - brought to you by Head Snowboards and Arnette. Location: secret. Date: April 10th - 11th. It will be insane. Promise.
The completely new setup is already in the making and will be ready just in time to get killed by some of the world’s best urban snowboarders. ”I can’t wait for those brand new obstacles that will be especially designed for this event.” said Alex.
On top of that, there is also a chance for all you shredders out there to be a part of it. Embrace it, get invited to this infamous contest and win 3000 Euro cash prize! All you have to do is go on Facebook, tell Head Snowboards that you like them and share a link of your own little action video on their wall. Alex himself will watch all the edits and choose one lucky shredhead for the wildcard. Food and accommodation is also included for the winner! Deadline is at the end of March. So get ready and do this!

For now get stoked and find inspiration in last year's clip:

Alex handling the fisheye

Bungee time

The German tourists

Ready to shoot

The Montreal Olympic Stadium offers loads of spots

Sunny but cold

The second stop Arnette’s 2012 Cash Pot Surf Series went down last weekend at Blackies in Newport Beach on Saturday. Just like the previous week’s event at Seaside Reef in San Diego, Blackies saw a field stacked with surfers from all over SoCal, paddling out for their share of the $3,000 prize money that was up for grabs.

Prize money in the Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series is given out to the winners of each heat, not just the guys in the finals, making the event more appealing to surfers whose breaks lie outside the local area. While crews from San Diego and Ventura County made the trek to the OC, the Newport locals, including Geoff Moysa, Daniel Shea and Victor Done, definitely held their own in the water.

Click HERE for results and photos of our second stop from Transworld Surf!

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Willi EdwardsBorn and bred into the waters around "Town," Ezekial Lau is quickly garnering international attention.

Ezekiel Lau is a warrior: Literally. The 18-year-old, who is affectionately called "Zeke," is a senior at Kamehameha Schools and its mascot is the Warriors. In addition, his middle name -- bestowed by his great-grandfather -- is "Kekoamaikalanimai," which translates to "warrior from the heavens." He is Hawaii's hope for the next world tour surfer from the birthplace of surfing. His recent event victory at the North Shore Surf Shop Pro Junior at Sunset Beach in January is one of several contest results that have Hawaiians touting Zeke as the next prodigy to do battle on the world tour.

In 2011, Zeke appeared in three ASP Star event finals. He won in El Salvador and at Sunset Beach and placed runner-up at Puerto Escondido. Two years ago Zeke broke his back after a poorly calculated floater, but won an NSSA National title with the injury. A three-month stint in a body cast, meticulous dieting and tenacious physical therapy made him healthier and stronger. Today, Zeke looks more like a wide receiver than a surfer. ESPN caught up with the athletic, Kewalo Basin local to talk about training, jocks, swag and surfing.

Where does your competitive drive come from?
The sheer will to win all the time and just working hard; you're gonna want that work to pay off. If it takes that little more to push through and if you need that score in the end, you're going to push through and do it. All the things you do to prepare, leading up to events pretty much gives you all that drive.

How often to do you train?
I trained twice a day during winter break and Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the morning with Uncle Kimo [Middlesworth]. I do my own weightlifting and core training in the afternoon. In between training days is surfing and whatever running regimen my dad makes that's aside from all the school stuff. It's a lot of work for me to get out there and I just want to make it count.

Where do you go to school and what makes it such a unique educational institution?
I go to Kamehameha Schools: it's a school for kids that have native Hawaiian ancestry so it's pretty prestigious just to go to that school so I just want to seize every opportunity that I get and just make things happen.

How did you feel when you saw so many of your friends that surf, like Keanu Asing, going to home school and you were in a stricter school setting with bells and schedules?
At first, I wasn't used to it and I didn't really see [the advantages] as clearly as I do. When you're young you want to do what everybody else is doing. Now, I see that [my school experience is] different. I think it's better to be different and not just trying to do the whole full-on-surf-thing all the time. It just sets your self a part.

How did the traditional school schedule affect your hunger to surf?
I just wanted to be successful and you see the different paths other kids take with school and how lucky I am to already have a career ready. All these other kids are working really hard to get into college and build their career. I know how fortunate I am and I don't want to take it for granted.

Willi EdwardsLau says he would have played football if he didn't surf ... but reckons he made the right choice.

You're the captain of the Kamehameha Surf Team, but we heard you cruise with all the jocks at school.
At school I'm pretty much hanging out with mostly all the football players. They're all my friends and I met them when we were young because we had something in common: we all played sports. All the athletes kind of clique together and I'm with all the football players. They're all bigger than me. They lift weights, get big, train hard and try to do good in school because school comes first. If they want to play any sport they gotta do good in school. Being around that kind of mentality just pushes you to want to do well.

If you didn't surf what sports would you play?
If I didn't surf I would probably be playing football, basketball and running track because that's what all my friends do. I already wanted to play football so bad this year just because you want to do what your friends do, but I had to sacrifice that just cause surfing is going good right now and I don't want to mess that up.

Your pops, Leonard Lau, used to play football for the University of Hawaii back in the day and is a football coach. Did that make you want to pick up the pigskin?
Yeah, for sure. He's a big part of my life and he started me out in sports real young. We did pretty much every sport possible except for football. That's the only one we didn't play. His experience with sports and athletics really helped build who I am. He instilled working hard and training to me. He ingrained into my brain that that was the only way I was going to make it. He is big on preparation."

As a Native Hawaiian, how important is surfing to you?
As a Hawaiian, it's really important. It seems like Hawaiians fell of the map lately just cause they're aren't very many Native Hawaiians surfing [on tour] now. I just want to make that come back and try to bring that whole thing back. We started this sport so I just want to perpetuate it.

How do you describe your style in the water?
Speed, power and flow.

How do you describe your style on the street?
"Swag: Just swagged-out all day. One hundred percent."

Are you a gangster?
No, I'm not a gangster, but I am swagged-out. [laughs]

Why do you think some people think you're a gangster?
I don't know. Probably because of the music I listen to. That whole hip-hop vibe and we just kind of grew up into that whole thing, especially at school. All my friends are like that and just that attitude: you don't take no BS.

What are your career goals?
The ultimate career goal for me would to become world champion, but I'm trying to take it slow right now and build off of the success I'm having right now. Just try to do my best and see where it takes me.

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Red Bull's recap video of Burton European Open Slopestyle
The controls aren’t very user friendly, but try to skip to:
 
Run 1 ~3:20:00
Run 2 ~4:35:30
Run 3 ~5:17:50
 
5:19:45 is a fantastic moment!
 
Click through the next few to find more photos via transworld snowboarding’s website.
 
 

“I couldn't be more excited to team up with Arnette, they’ve got the image and product I’m looking for in a sponsor. The Series 3MX goggle performs flawlessly and their sunglasses can’t be beat,” commented Nick.
 
Arnette has been making moves in MX and FMX since the launch of their Series 3MX goggle in September of 2011. Other dirt notables wearing the Series 3MX goggle include Robbie Maddison and Adam Jones, as well as former professional racer and current Arnette Motocross Team Ambassador, Jeff Northrop.
 
“Nick’s the kind of rider we want backing Arnette on the track. He works hard at racing, but he’s having fun out there too. I’m psyched he’s on our program,” commented Jeff.
 
Besides Arnette, Wey is racing for Motosport.com, TiLUBE, Foremost Insurance, MSRMX, Rockstar Energy Drink, Skullcandy, Arnette, TCX, MAFIA Moto Crew.
 
Stay up to date with Nick’s race results online at http://www.nickwey.com and keep track of the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and http://www.twitter.com/arnette.

 
“I'm so stoked to be a part of Arnette. They are paying me so much that I can turn down the Viagra sponsorship now,” commented Todd.
 
In addition to working with Arnette, Todd is sponsored by Quiksilver, Nixon, Stance, Omatic snowboards and keeps his schedule hectic by MCing industry events, producing videos for Alli Sports and running the online site AWSM (http://www.awsm.com).
 
“Todd is going to help up get Arnette seen by a massive audience in a unique way. He’s continually out there in the action sports media and has been having fun his whole career, which is pretty much what Arnette is all about. Todd is a great match for helping us spread the news about new gear and projects Arnette has in the works,” commented Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Manager.
 
Todd joins a diverse crew of notables backing Arnette on the snow, including Kevin Jones, Ethan Deiss, Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Kraven and Sage Kotsenburg. Stay up to date with the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, http://www.facebook.com/arnette and http://www.twitter.com/arnette.
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

Next weekend, 24th - 25th February the young and the old, boys and girls, rookies and pros will come together for the Red Bull Jibmunks in Grindelwald First.
On 24th February, 13 - 18 year old snowboarders get the chance to learn from Pro Snowboarder Markus “Mä” Keller how to use a simple slope for some stylish jibbing. Mä is always having a lot of fun in every terrain and will teach the young guns some creative riding.
Saturday will see a relaxed jib contest with pros and legends like Iouri Podlatchikov, Gian Simmen or Tonton Holland. It’s all about big tricks on small jumps, style and about the most important thing: to have fun with friends.

Everybody is invited to the contest and to challenge the pros.
So if you’re having fun snowboarding too, get yourself registered for the Red Bull Jibmunks and/or the Red Bull Trick it with Mä until 20th February on www.redbull.ch
See you next week!

“I’m excited to be involved with building up Arnette in the dirt. The brand has a great energy and once people found out I was working with Arnette, the emails started coming in asking for the Series 3 MX goggle,” commented Jeff.
 
In addition to helping Arnette grow their motocross program, Jeff handles race and media relations for FMF Racing, ensuring that FMF riders are stocked with fresh product for their races and the media have the latest gear to review. From dirt to street, supercross to ATV’s, Jeff’s involved in it all.
 
“From his days as an amateur on Team Green to his post-pro career influence, Jeff’s always been well known and respected in this industry. When I was looking for someone connected to help build our MX program and promote the new Series 3 MX goggle, Jeff was the name that always came up,” commented
Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Manager.
 
Arnette debuted their Series 3 MX goggle in September of 2011 and has been steadily building up its MX and FMX program teams. Stay up to date with the latest from Arnette online at www.arnette.com, www.facebook.com/arnette and www.twitter.com/arnette.
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

Click on the image to see!

Clash of the Crews Wrap-up

Punt of the Year, January Finalists

 Go VOTE for Zeke!

As most of you might know, Germany is not blessed with any good surf. But this doesn’t mean that there’s no one surfing in this country. The Holmstrøm surf crew from the north of Germany consists of that kind of people who live for their sport and just surf all conditions. Even better they won the Arnette “In Your Face” video contest last year and with this a fully sponsored trip to California. They had some serious fun on their “Spot ‘n Go Tour” and got a taste of the sweet surfing life in the sunshine state. See what happened to these crazy fellows in their video edit.

Holmstrøm Surfing --- Spot 'n Go Tour 2011 (California) from Holmstroem Surfing on Vimeo.

Happy people: The winners of Arnette sunnies and giveaways

Oh yeah, the release party on Saturday was awesome and the movie turned out to be a lot of fun to watch and it surely is inspiring. Some really delicate skateboarding action right from the Bavarian capital city - Munich. And because they aren’t only good skateboarders but also nice gentlemen they released the full length movie for you to watch it for free. Ladies and gentlemen please enjoy: “Wait For It”

MARVS - WAIT FOR IT - THE FULL MOVIE from MARVS on Vimeo.

“I’m super stoked on Arnette! The team is killer with tons of friends on
it! I couldn't be happier with all the shades and goggles, they're
rippin. Nothin' like a flat black frame and gold lenses!” commented Brewer.
 
Brewer is just the latest to join Arnette’s snow program, which also includes Kevin Jones, Ethan Deiss, Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven, Sage Kotsenburg and more.
 
Besides Arnette, Brewer is also backing Technine, Neff headwear, Eternalsnow.com, DVS, Matix, Skullcandy, Northwave and Boreal.
 
Stay in touch with what’s happening at Arnette online at www.arnette.com, www.facebook.com/arnette and www.twitter.com/arnette.

This was Nick Visconti’s first X-perience with the Aspen based X-Games, and apparently it won’t be the last… because when you win a medal you get invited back!  Yes, Nick Visconti was awarded a BRONZE MEDAL for dropping some hammer-time tricks in the “real street” contest! 

Check this little finals video, skip to 0:45 to see a couple shots of Nick!

…and a behind the scenes video that the Vimeo Staff made, but fast forward to 3:44 

The family is growing and we’re happy to have Benny Urban with us now. The 20 year old German has been around in the snowboarding world for quite a while and has already gained international recognition. Being a creative and motivated rider with versatile skills he’s always psyched to spend time shredding with his buddy and Arnette Team Rider Alex Tank. They will both film with the Isenseven crew this season and we can’t wait for the outcome.
In their “URBAN TANK DIARRHEA” Alex and Benny are going to post regularly while they hit the road together this winter. So stay tuned for more!
For now, you’re welcome to enjoy the first couple b-roll shots of benny’s past weeks – edited by Mr. Alex Tank:

Atagge B-Roll 01 from Atagge on Vimeo.

This is the official Flyer...

and this the official teaser:

MARVS- WAIT FOR IT - The Intro & Trailer from MARVS on Vimeo.

The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects goggle features a repeating Hiero logo on the frame, funkified strap with both the Hiero and Arnette logos, and an aqua chrome lens.
 
“This is going to look good out on the slopes, Series 3. That's what you SERIously need, some Series 3's. That way you ain't gonna hit no trees, I like these. You’re gonna see me with these on, all me, Series 3. Go get your own,” commented Del.
 
Arnette’s Uncommon Projects division features signature pieces that tell a unique story, commemorate a partnership or reflect the personal style of one of the company’s notable athletes. The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects goggle is dropping on the heels of Arnette’s first Uncommon Projects release for the Team Captain of Arnette’s Global Pro Snowboard Team, Devun Walsh.
 
“Del has been a part of the Arnette family for a long time and he has a serious fan base in the world of snowboarding. There’s no better way to celebrate all of that than with a signature goggle color. The colorway had to meet the highest possible funk-standards, so we developed a graphic that was inspired by some of his early album art, complete with Hiero logo repeat pattern and strap patch," stated Arnette’s Global Brand Director, Joe Freitag.

 
The The Del x Arnette Uncommon Projects Series 3 is shipping right now to elite  snowboard shops across the world. Dealers looking to carry pieces from the Uncommon Projects division for this season should call their rep ASAP or place orders during SIA.
 
More information on what’s happening with Arnette can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.
 
www.arnette.com | www.facebook.com/arnette | www.twitter.com/arnette
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

In the above video, Maddison details the various issues that plagued him throughout training, including a back injury and problems with Australian immigration. Ultimately, Maddison did break the world record in practice, jumping 392 feet, but during the live event, he came up just short of the 391-foot record, landing at 378 feet, 9 inches.

"I would have liked to have gone further, but I am just happy to have landed safely on the other side," Maddison said after the jump, and over the past few weeks, he's had enough time to reflect on the event from start to finish, and that means he's already thinking about another distance jump. According to Maddison, "It leave another opportunity for me to go out there and send it as far as I can."

The Red Bull Jibmunks is not a “normal” contest, taking place in an oversized slopestyle run or in a frightening Superpipe. It goes back to the basics of snowboarding, back to what makes a good snowboarder: “Ride what is there!” – little bumps, poles or whatever there is. Swiss Pro Snowboarder Markus Keller will be the host of the contest in Grindelwald. All in all 14 Pros have been invited, but there’s also a Rookie, Girls and Open category. So if you’re keen on a relaxed Jam-Session with cash prize money and goodies in every round, be there, enjoy a fun day in the mountains and ride with some living legends of snowboarding such as last year’s judge Jamie Lynn who will be around as well!
Get an idea of how laid back and fun this event will be by watching this little Swiss German-speaking edit from last year’s event:

http://www.redbull.ch/cs/Satellite/de_CH/Video/Was-macht-ein-Jibber-im-Sommer--021243071359546

Kevin’s 20 year influence on snowboarding includes years of crushing contests and taking a skate-style approach to big mountain terrain. With a much-anticipated part in Standard’s TB20, Arnette is more than excited to have Kevin back on the team. Besides Arnette, Kevin is riding for Bluebird Snowboards, Billabong, Union Binding Co., DVS, Remind Insoles, Bern and Nalkin.

“Arnette was my first goggle sponsor and it will be my last! I could have ridden for anybody, but I chose Arnette because I care about my eyeballs, something I didn't always think about the first time around!” commented Jones.

Ethan Deiss blew up in the snowboard world a couple years ago when his video part was posted online and drew the attention of major forces in the industry. A guy that appreciates riding Troll with his boys as much as he does world class terrain parks, Ethan rides wherever and whenever he can. Besides now being a part of the Arnette family, he’s backed by Burton Snowboards, Monster Energy, Gnarly Gloves and FLP.

“I’m soo hyped to be on the Arnette program, I couldn't be more stoked! Are nothing but nette! 3 pointer… get it?” commented Deiss.

Kevin and Ethan are joining a tight, but growing, crew of snowboarders supporting Arnette, including Devun Walsh, Dustin Craven, Sage Kotsenburg, and Zac Marben on the Global Pro Team.

“These guys are perfect for Arnette. Both Kevin and Ethan are all about having fun with friends on this hill, creativity and doing things on your own terms. They’re both pushing the creative side of riding and I’m psyched to have them on the crew,” commented Robbie Sell, Arnette Snow Marketing Specialist.

More information on what’s happening with Arnette can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.

www.arnette.com | www.facebook.com/arnette | www.twitter.com/arnette

About Arnette Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.

Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

To enter the contest, check out ESM's Website: http://www.easternsurf.com/weeklysick_011812/

"I’m so amped to be on Arnette right now. They have such a rad history in snowboarding and I’m hyped to be a part of the rebirth. Being able to contribute to the Uncommon Projects division is really cool too. The goggle came out amazing and I’m stoked to rock it!" commented Walsh.
 
The Arnette Uncommon Projects Devun Walsh Mercenary is shipping right now to finer snowboard shops across the world. Dealers looking to carry pieces from the Uncommon Projects division for this season should call their rep ASAP or place orders during SIA. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

More information on what’s happening with Arnette can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.
 
www.arnette.com | www.facebook.com/arnette | www.twitter.com/arnette
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

This past week, I packed up my little Subaru with a bunch of snowboard stuff and my roommate, Curtis Woodman, and we hit the open road in search of good snow and good times. We pointed it East from Tahoe and made it to Big Sky, Montana in about 13 hours. In Big Sky we crammed into a hotel room with 8 other smelly dudes; Tim Eddy, Alex Yoder, Blake Paul, Kyle MIller, Tucker Andrews... it was wild. Big Sky hosted the Aaron Robinson Memorial Banked Slalom organized by our good friend Shane Stalling. Banked Slalom's sure are popular this year and this one was wild! Jason Robinson rode his brother Aaron's snowboard for the day and on his last run through the course clocked in at 11 seconds, half the time of everyone else's run. Supposedly the timer broke after J-Rob's run, but I like to think it was Aaron telling us to not take the contest seriously and just go have fun boarding with friends!

After a quick and wild night in Bozeman (In case you were wondering, yes, there are lots of babes in Montana) we grabbed our filmer Cameron Fair and headed through Yellowstone Park to Cooke City. We were welcomed to this tiny redneck sled-neck town by none other than Ms. Montana as she was the bar tender at the local beer grounds. The next few days consisted of waking up before the sun, gassing up sleds, driving half way to a zone before multiple snowmobiles decided to breakdown, dealing with them, and finally getting to snowboard in the late afternoon. I dedicated my first Pow line of the year to Aaron and man, was it glorious!

Overall the trip was amazing. Finally rode powder for the first time of the season, logged a few clips, saw some amazing country, met some really great people, and fell in love with Montana. If you ever are feeling the urge to hone in on your man skills, head to Montana, the true wild, wild west.

Here's the first episode highlights from the Dekline team!

 
“I’m stoked to be joining forces with Arnette because they have such a strong name and heritage in the industry. I’m really looking forward to having a great partnership with them,” commented Kerr.
 
Kerr is the latest addition to Arnette’s growing surf team, which also includes fellow Aussie, Chippa Wilson, as well as Nathan Fletcher, Mason Ho, Ford Archbold and Freddy Patacchia, Jr.
 
“Josh competes against the top surfers in the world, but he still knows how to go out and have fun in the water. His personality and style are a great fit for what we have going on at Arnette and we’re all excited to work with him in 2012,” commented Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Manager.
 
In addition to Arnette, Kerr is supported by Rusty, Fish 101, Pro-Lite International, Nixon and Peak.
 
More information on Josh Kerr and the rest of the Arnette surf team can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.
 
www.arnette.com | www.facebook.com/arnette | www.twitter.com/arnetteeyewear
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

If you thought that Germans only drink good beer and spend their summers hanging around on Italian beaches, wearing socks and sandals you were wrong. The MARVS crew from Munich was busy skating some nice spots in different parts of Europe and around their hometown and they had some serious fun. For the upcoming “official first ever screening worldwide super release premiere party” on the 28th of January in Munich, they released the intro of their new movie “Wait for it” as a teaser. So watch some creative skateboarding action and save the date for the release party. It will take place the night before the winter ispo in Munich – one of world’s biggest sports tradeshows. So be there and celebrate with us!
Now lean back and enjoy:

MARVS- WAIT FOR IT - The Intro & Trailer from MARVS on Vimeo.

Sometimes its flat, sometimes its mushy and sometimes the waves are so good that the footage doesn’t fit in a single video. On their recent trip to Namibia, Marc and the French Connection scored so many perfect waves that their outtakes clip is still fully loaded with great shots of endless barrels. Looks like we all have to go to Namibia someday. Enjoy!

Marc's Journal #10 from FMG on Vimeo.

 
“I’m stoked to be a part of Arnette now. The whole brand really suits my style and the guys working at Arnette get what I’m about,” commented Fletcher.
 
Fletcher’s prowess in surf is legendary and he’s well known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the water, above the lip and through surfboard design. With exploits well documented through YouTube videos, magazine cover shots and the recent SURFER Poll award win, Fletcher continues to influence what is happening in the water. As diverse as he is progressive, Fletcher also holds his own on a skateboard, in the mountains and on a dirt bike.
 
“Everyone at Arnette is excited to have Nathan as a part of the team. He’s always pushing the limits and his personality fits perfectly with what Arnette is all about,” commented Brent Bearden, Arnette Team & Events Specialist.
 
In addition to Arnette, Fletcher also rides for Analog, Nixon, Vans and Stretch Surfboards. He joins Arnette’s growing team of wave shredders, including
Mason Ho, Chippa Wilson, and Ford Archbold.
 
More information on Nathan Fletcher and the rest of the Arnette surf team can be found online through Arnette’s multiple Web presences.
 
www.arnette.com | www.facebook.com/arnette | www.twitter.com/arnetteeyewear
 
 
About Arnette
Established in 1992 in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette shades and goggles are found on today’s most influential action sports athletes and lifestyle personalities. Each product is meticulously designed with the highest quality materials, providing lightweight wearability for unmatched comfort, fit and style.
 
Arnette’s distinctive collection is available at action sports and specialty eyewear retailers worldwide.

 Arnette After Party

The night kicked off with a solid start courtesy of Thee Cormans playing their great brand of surf music and getting the crowd onto the dance floor… as well as making fun of the crowd when the hit the floor too.  The one man band know as Dano Forte’s Juke Joint Freak Show killed it, as usual, with more than a few young ladies throwing there undergarments at him on stage.  The Black Diamond Riders closed out the night with some great Motown music that caused everyone to hit the dance floor to get their boogie on.

Thee Cormans

Dano Forte's Juke Joint Freak Show

The Black Diamond Riders

This was the last Arnette party for the year and we definitely made a impression on the scene.  Thanks to all the bands and everyone who showed up, 2012 is going to be fun.

Check our Facebook for more photos from Friday!

Joel Centieo on Day 1

Mason Ho on Day 1

Looks like our team riders, Freddy P, Zeke Lau,  Raoni Monteiro,  Joel and Mason are looking to advance in the next round of 64 today!

 Joel on Day 2

Many of you European guys might know these spots. But have you recently seen someone rip them like this? If so it might have been Marc Lacomare enjoying some free surf back home in France. Check out Marc’s Journal No.9 and watch some radical surfing action. You might agree, that this country has more to offer than good wine and camembert cheese.

Marc's Journal #9 from FMG on Vimeo.

Only a couple weeks back, the winners of the Arnette ALL EYES ON ME Snow Rookie Project started touring through some of the Alps’ hot spots. They had a great time in the beautiful surroundings of Saas Fee and Laax, Switzerland and the Kaunertal glacier in Austria. Even some very bad weather at the beginning couldn’t keep them from having a lot of fun. But see for yourself. Felix Urbauer who was with the crew for the whole trip filmed and produced this nice video. Lean back and enjoy!

Road trippin’ with the Arnette ALL EYES ON ME winners from Arnette Europe on Vimeo.

For more you’re always welcome over at the Arnette Europe’s Facebook Page!

For more click on the link and get more into Zeke. http://www.surfermag.com/features/zeke-lau-qa/

For all those who think, that only Indo is the latest shit and still save money for the flight to get there, check out this clip and get convinced, that it’s so easy to have fun in Europe – just around the corner. Watch Marc, Joan and Charly surfing a variety of fun waves, nice barrels and some decent-sized stuff around their home in France. The time in between contests can be so much fun…

Fun at Home from French Connexion on Vimeo.

A young gun on the Arnette team, Zeke is just 17 years old and has proven himself to be a contender on this year’s tour. This is the second ASP 4-star win for Zeke, who also took first in the Copa Quiksilver El Salvador over the summer.

“We’re pretty pumped on how Zeke has been doing this season in the ASP. It’s obvious he’s taking competitive surfing seriously, but you can tell he’s still having fun in the water. I can’t wait to see how he does the rest of the year,” commented, Brent Bearden, Arnette Sports Marketing Specialist.

The entire Arnette crew wishes Zeke best of luck as he gets ready for the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, which begins on Saturday, November 12.

Dylan Dragotta

We once again had an amazing team presence.  This time we had Zac Marben and Tim Eddy joining the judges stand, to watch the field of competitors with our crew of Andrew Brewer, Nick Visconti, Ethan Deiss, Spencer Schubert, Colton Morgon, and Dylan Dragotta…even Gray Thompson came from Truckee to watch his teammates.  

Nick Visconti back 180

Colton Morgan

Firedrill wearer - Spencer, Dylan and Andrew Brewer

A-hole winner!

Our team did amazing, even though it was the first time some of them put on boots since last winter.  Ethan got taken out early due to the lack of speed needed to clear the lengthy gap to lipslide he attemped… which ended up tweaking his back and putting him on the sidelines to cheer on the others.  The rest of the crew did him proud, with Andrew Brewer receiving “The Destroyer” award from Zumiez, and Nick Visconti getting 2nd place and $2500!  Dylan, Colton, and Spencer all kept the crowd cheering by having landed video-part worthy tricks and making it look too easy.

New AM Spencer Schuburt with New PRO Ethan Deiss

Spencer Schuburt

Visconti getting $2500 for the silver!

To celebrate, that night they all went to the Arnette Afterparty for a free Del The Funky Homosapien & Casual show.  No details to be told from there…

Here are some of the great media coverage!

Official Video

Snowboarder Magazine

Yobeat

Yobeat Video

Transworld
 
ESPN

San Francisco Examiner

Click here for the full story.

WATCH ALL THE ACTION -- 2011 ROCKSTAR BYERLY TOE JAM
Presented by O'Neill
 
Check out five new videos from the 2011 Rockstar Byerly Toe Jam including a newly-released overall edit. The other four include action from each day, with separate videos featuring the Boat, System 2.0, Winch and Rail Park competition.
 
Feel free to embed the specific videos on your sites and social media. The library is hosted here:
 
http://vimeo.com/user6807014/videos
 
Also be sure to "like" the Toe Jam Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Toe.Jam.Wake.Event and be sure to follow @thebyerlytoejam on Twitter. There will be more announcements throughout the winter. Thank you all for another hugely successful Toe Jam in 2011.
 
Rockstar Byerly Toe Jam Final Results
 
Boat Final (Nautique 210 Byerly Icon Edition)
1.) Reed Hansen
2.) Brian Grubb
T3.) Stu Shinn
T3.) Nick Taylor
 
System 2.0 Park
1.) Andrew Fortenberry
2.) Bret Little
T3.) Ben Horan
T3.)  Daniel Grant
 
Winch Jam
1.) Matt Hooker (frontside noseslide)
2.) Ben Horan (back lip shove)
3.) Dieter Humpsch (270 to switch front board)
 
Rail Park (Sea-Doo WAKE Edition)
1.) Reed Hansen
2.) Ben Horan
3.) Grant Roberts
 
Overall Rockstar Byerly Toe Jam Title
1.) Reed Hansen
2.) Ben Horan
3.) Matt Manzari
 
Scott Byerly would like to thank Rockstar Energy Drink, O'Neill, Arnette, Nautique, Nike, The Projects, The Wake Park Project / System 2.0, Grooveshark, and ESPN Radio's Kevin Sutton Show on AM 1080 in Central Florida. 

Fall in Seattle, Washington is 99% a rainy days, so it was truly amazing to have a blue sky and warm day for this Downtown Throwdown.  The crowd was 20 times larger than last year because of this, and the majority of those spectators got to see what could have been their first view of live snowboarding.  Our team of Nick Visconti, Nial Romanek, Spencer Schubert, & Niko Cioffi all dropped hammer tricks during the 2 hour jam session.  Zac Marben and Johnny Lazz both assisted in the judging, but paid no favoritism.  In the end everybody had a great time, we had games and product giveaways, and finished it up at the Arnette Afterparty down the street… local legend Peter Line was partying with us, so you know it was legit.

I caught up with last year’s winner Nick Visconti, for a random Q&A:
 
 
Q: What’s it like to ride your snowboard in a park in downtown Seattle?
A: Snowboarding has traditionally been influenced by outdoor mountain cultures.  However, due to increased growth and accessibility, snowboarding is expanding into urban societies and lifestyles.  Therefore, snowboarding in a park in downtown Seattle?  It feels equally progressive and contemporary.
 
Q: You jib in normal street clothing, but how do you think the guys wearing Gor-tex outwear felt walking the streets afterwards?
A: Some responses need to be expanded upon, this one does not... Hot.
 
Q: What music do you listen to while riding?
A: I listen to a variety of music, mostly influenced by my mood.  At the Seattle Downtown Throwdown, I listened to grungy rock n’ roll.  In San Francisco, I will probably listen to a musical soundtrack or something eccentric like that. 
 
Q: Do you like “performing” in front of random spectators?
A: I don't perform, I snowboard.  I find it fascinating to snowboard in front of random spectators, and in culturally saturated areas.  I am greatly inspired by my environment, and my snowboarding is a product of it. Because of this, I am just as much a spectator of myself as the crowd is because I have no idea what or how I am going to snowboard and project my inspiration.
 
Q: If you could do this style event in another urban region, where would you like go?
A: I am doing this style event in another urban region, home- San Francisco. 
 
Q: How would you feel if skateboarders & bmxers brought a street course to the top of a snowy mountain?
A: The world is so diverse; different landscapes cater to certain sports and lifestyles, but when these traditions are challenged, especially by environmental factors, creativity happens. I'd be stoked to see skateboarders and bmxers get more creative than their traditional mold and get wild in the mountains.
 
Q: Did you have a good time at the Arnette Afterparty?
A: Yeah, it was actually really refreshing.  I was privileged to have a meaningful conversation with a Northwest friend of mine about life, beyond snowboarding.  So it was epic to relax, connect and then as then get wild on the dance floor after.  Bitchin people.  Bitchin event.  Bitchin party.
 
Q: What are you doing right now?
A: I'm at the UNR library pursuing my education.  I can't snowboard forever, but I can use my brain for the rest of my life.  So let’s just say I am investing into my future.

Down day boot camp – NOT!

Starting off in Saas Fee we something very rare. It has been almost 20 year that the Saas Fee Glacier had been closed for three days in a row. But still there was one perfect day to be scored up on the stunning surroundings of the mighty Allalin Glacier.

Look closely and you know why we weren’t up top on this gorgeous day…

Saas Fee – warm up day

Gotta love this – Andreas gapping

Next stop, Laax – Freestyle Academy. We left Saas Fee late afternoon having stoked faces after finally having a full day on snow. Even though we arrived late in Laax it was kind of a brightening moment for us when we saw this extravagant training facility for the first time. It is full of everything you wish for as a person who’s heart is beating for board sport. Also we finally met Alex Tank and had a real good evening at the academy. But see for yourself.

This is just one fun part of the Freestyle Academy!

 
Thomas getting the feel of new spins…

 
Our coach and Arnette ambassador Cedric shredding the academy’s bowl – as most of the days

After spending a (sunny) day inside trying and learnings new tricks into the foam pit, on the trampoline and in the fantastic indoor bowl of the Freestyle Academy Thomas, Louis, Gregor, Marius and Andreas hit the road with us once more – destination Kaunertal Glacier.

From left to (somewhere on the) right: Felix Urbauer getting the follow cam in the right spot and Alex Tank flipping into the fluffy landing
First day up top of the Kaunertal Glacier was pretty, let’s say white. But still we managed to have a cool session with the first freshly built features of the park. And foggy conditions can sometimes be an asset when it comes to artsy pictures.

The crew - Louis Labertrande, Marius Bakken, Andreas Grong, Thomas Kigle, Gregor Betschon

…

What a view…

As you can see above, the last two days of the trip were just perfect. Perfect park and sun all day – what more can you ask for!? Yes, for a proof in terms of moving images. Only so much for now: it’s in the making! We’ll bring it on as soon as it’s done. But you can already look forward to seeing it.

In the meantime check out the previous reports:

Part one

Part two

To celebrate the release of the new Del Fire Drill sunglasses, Arnette and Sunglass Hut will be hosting an in-store meet-and-greet with Del at the Sunglass Hut store in Union Square, San Francisco (170 Geary St., San Francisco) 6p-7:30pm and will be throwing a special product release party at Public Works (161 Erie St., San Francisco) 9pm on Oct. 27th. Del, along with The Souls of Mischief, Casual and Bukue one will be performing LIVE!

Like Arnette's Facebook page to download Exclusive track from Del the Funky Homosapien!

The melodic punk band from Sweden will be back on tour soon. So far there are 15 stops scheduled for November to present their new album “State Of Unrest”. The guys will perform shows in Germany, Holland, France, Switzerland and Italy. Check out the dates and see them live on a stage near you:

09 Nov, Hannover, Chez Heinz

10 Nov, Amsterdam, Maloe Melo

11 Nov Nijmwegen, Dornroosje

13 Nov Dunkerque, Le Kalvaire

14 Nov Karlsruhe, Alte Hackerei tbc

15 Nov, Solothurn, Kofmehl

16 Nov, Comacchio, VooDoo Arci

17 Nov, Rome, tba

18 Nov, Brescia, Latte +

21 Nov, Zwiesel, Jugendcafe

22 Nov, München, Feerwerk/Kranhalle

23 Nov, Stuttgart, Keller Klub

24 Nov, Wiesbaden, Kulturpalast

25 Nov, Köln, Sonic Ballroom

26 Nov, Münster, Amp

And if you’re interested in what the guys do backstage, the time in between their gigs and while they’re touring around you should visit their new YouTube Channel.

Atlas Losing Grip on Youtube

Three more episodes from the last tour will be online soon… keep on rocking!

Anyway, we had a LOT of fun in beautiful Saas Fee and had the honours of a perfect first day on snow in the end.

Gregor Betschon summer sledding

Thomas Kigle golfing

Andreas Grong getting some

After finally getting some time up on the beautiful Saas Fee glacier we stopped in Laax in one of the most beautiful playgrounds Europe as to offer - the Freestyle Academy in Laax.

Louis Labertrande - pulling a double

Right now, Kaunertal Glacier is calling tomorrow. We can't wait for the sun to rise tomorrow. We'll keep you posted, so stay tuned for more!

Click here for the full story.

After a week of blue bird up in Saas Fee you might call it Murphy’s Law or even bad luck that the weather showed some proper antics as soon as we arrived. The glacier and the snow park was completely closed today due to nasty, gusty winds with snow fall up at the top.

Looks inviting, doesn't it?

But what can you do – right, you make the best out of it! We found a very funny alternative for so called down-days. Check out some impressions of the first action of the trip:

Lining up for the qualifying

Race mode pt. 1

Race mode pt.2

Checking the results

In the meantime you can help us keeping as many fingers crossed as possible for the weather to change for good. We gotta hit the slopes very soon - that’s for sure.

Stay tuned for more impressions out of Saas Fee and be looking forward to the rest of the week! We’ll keep you posted regularly!

After the cold waves in Namibia, Arnette Teamrider Marc Lacomare and his friends Michel Bourez and Maxime Huscenot decided to enjoy some warm water surf in Barbados. Empty beaches, good local rum and surfing fun waves in tropical water - sometimes being a surf pro seems to be a good choice.

Check this out:

For a full report check out http://motocross.transworld.net/1000116207/features/monday-kickstart-twmx-slam-2011/

Wanna score 15+ second tuberides accompanied by just a few friends and some smelly seals? Then Namibia might be the right place for you!
Arnette Teamrider Marc Lacomare and his friends are getting absolutely shacked in some of the craziest waves this planet has to offer.
Lean back and enjoy watching the boys having a blast at a mystique desert point in the middle of nowhere.

For more videos and pics go to www.french-connexion.tv

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. – Arnette is proud to announce that on September 15th its all-new Series 3MX™ goggle will hit finer action sports and specialty motocross retailers worldwide.

Dripping with heritage, rich design detail and loads of flavor, the Series 3MX is a super kickass goggle for super badass riders.  Available in 14 vibrant colorways, it features a true anatomical fit, articulating strap attachments for micro-tweak helmet compatibility, posts for tear-offs, and triple-layer Combo Plate face foam that wicks away sweat and maximizes comfort.  The Cool Breeze venting system promotes air-flow while the scratch-resistant Lexan® lens provides UV protection, impact resistance and the best in fog-free visual performance – all at a great value.  MSRP: $44.95 (USD)

Leading the charge for Arnette’s resurgence into motocross is FMX heavyweight Adam Jones.  “It’s rad to ride for Arnette,” Adam says.  “The new motocross goggles work really well, and I'm pumped to be riding for such a cool company that makes such great products!”

Widely recognized as one of the sport’s most progressive riders, Adam is a fierce competitor who is super focused yet funny as hell.  He earned X Games gold in 2007, won the overall FMX title on the Dew Tour in 2008, and most recently took home a silver medal in Moto X Freestyle at Summer X Games 17.  Fueled by classic punk tracks and lots of metal, Adam is a dedicated rider who you can always count on to push himself and the sport to the next level.

In the months ahead, keep an eye out for Adam as he will be wearing Arnette’s new Series 3MX goggle while he competes at all the major contests.

Remember, when the track heats up and the dirt starts flying, Arnette’s got you covered!

The US Open of Surfing is a massive event. More than 500.000 people came to see the show. But once reduced to the grassroots there is only one thing that matters: surfing. Marc Lacomare and his buddies Joan Duru and Charly Martin know that and enjoyed the Californian waves besides the big hustle and without the pressure of the contest in their spare time. Here’s your daily dose of surfing with the French Connexion’s newest video:

Transworld Snowboarding (Cover: October)

Snowboard Mag - Buyer's Guide (Cover: September)

Snowboard Colorado (Cover: November)

BL!SSS (Cover: September)

Transworld MX - Online (Live: September)

If you haven't checked out Adam's "Welcome to the Team" video yet, you should!

The story intro pretty much says it all... "Nicky Vee killed it last season, so we hunted the Tahoe mad dawg down and picked his brain about hitting gnarly rails, juggling studies, skating and snowboarding. This kid RIPS."

Enjoy!

And congrats to Ryan's brother and Arnette teammate, Scott Decenzo, on his 7th Place finish in the Skate Street event.  The Decenzo Bros are on fire!

Click here for the full story.

The brand new Skateplaza, right in front of the electoral castle of Koblenz, was built and planned by DSGN concept’s mastermind Ingo Naschold. It offers perfect conditions for a great session and will surely attract some of Germany’s best BMX riders.

Arnette wouldn’t be Arnette if we hadn’t selected some of the hottest Arnette shades for the contest’s winners! Besides other prizes riders will have to show their best grinds, tech tricks and combos to score props with the crowd and scoop up some brand new gear. The format and setup grants for a great session and will for sure be worth a visit for both – riders and spectators. Of course you’re welcome to invite your friends! Just register at www.contest-login.de and save yourself one of the limited spots on the riders list.

For more info and news about the event visit www.bugajam.de

Their newest flick does a) make you want to go surfing and b) show the French Connexion surf some of the absolute hot spots of the French coast in Hossegor, Seignosse and Capbreton. Enjoy (the nice views) and stay tuned for more video updates on www.french-connexion.tv!

Summer Sessions from French Connexion on Vimeo.

From now on you can see, hear, read and maybe even smell every kind of important and unimportant swag about the MARVS on marvs.tv! There will be videos, trip-reports, photos and all sorts of stuff. Or to say it in the MARVS kind of way: “Okay, there is still some stuff to do here and there, but it is awesome anyways.”
Here’s their newest edit of their trip to Salzburg as a little foretaste for you – enjoy and stay tuned for news on marvs.tv!

MARVS-Salzburger Land Roadtrip from MARVS on Vimeo.

For those who simply can't wait any longer, today (8/11) the Think Thank crew is doing a special early release on their website featuring a limited edition collector's set that's jam packed with all kinds of radness -- including Arnette stickers and other goodies.  So hit up ThankThank.com if you wanna get in on the pre-release action.

Arnette is a proud sponsor of "Ransack Rebellion," and we're stoked to have two of our team riders featured in the mix.  Following are teasers for Arnette's own Nick Visconti and Tim Eddy.  Oh, and a huge congrats to Mr. Visconti for landing himself on the video's cover!

When you ultimately get yourself a copy of Think Thank's new release, make sure you check out the bonus section because the winner's of the first-ever Arnette Crew Clash -- YAWGOONS -- are featured in their very own edit.  Watch Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand and Saara Untracht-Oakner tear sh%t up in and around their home state of Rhode Island.  For more on the Yawgoons, check out the Vimeo channel of their filmer Brendan Gouin.

With the snowboarding season right around the corner (crazy, right?), make sure you check out our all-new Mercenary and Series 3 goggles that are on the way to your local shop as you read this.  Get some!

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.; August 9, 2011 – Arnette® is excited to announce that FMX standout Adam Jones has joined the family as its newest team rider.  Adam will proudly fly the flag for Arnette’s resurgence into the motocross world with the release of its all-new Series 3MX™ goggle in September 2011.

"It’s rad to ride for Arnette," Adam says.  "I remember seeing the MX goggles years ago and always thinking they were awesome, so to be the first team rider back on the program is an honor.  The goggles work really well, and I'm pumped to be riding for such a cool company that makes such great products!"

Widely recognized as one of the sport’s most progressive riders, Adam Jones is the inventor of such mind-numbing FMX tricks as the Stripper Flip, Cordova Flip, Shaolin Flip and Corpse Flip.  A fierce competitor with a killer sense of humor, Adam truly epitomizes what Arnette stands for: tradition, progression, good times, and going balls-to-the-wall all day, every day.

Adam’s competitive accomplishments are vast, with highlights including a gold medal at the 2007 Summer X Games, winning the overall title on the Dew Tour in 2008, and most recently a silver medal performance in Moto X Freestyle at the 2011 Summer X Games.  Fueled by classic punk tracks and lots of metal, Adam is a dedicated rider who you can always count on to push himself and the sport to the next level.

"We’re super excited to have Adam on the team," says Arnette Team and Events Specialist Brent Bearden.  "He’s been leading the charge in FMX for many years and his insane riding style truly speaks for itself.  Adam will be a huge asset to the brand, and having him represent Arnette is really amazing."

In the months ahead, keep an eye out for Adam as he will be wearing Arnette’s new Series 3MX goggle while he competes at all the major contests.

Dripping with heritage, rich design detail and loads of flavor, the Series 3MX features a true anatomical fit, articulating strap attachments for micro-tweak helmet compatibility, posts for tear-offs, and triple-layer Combo Plate face foam that wicks away sweat and maximizes comfort.  The Cool Breeze venting system promotes air-flow while the scratch-resistant Lexan® lens provides UV protection, impact resistance and the best in fog-free visual performance – all at a great value.

Check out Adam's "Welcome to the Team" video featuring a track by Snakebit Drifters.

When the all-new Series 3MX goggle hits shops in September, it will be available in 14 vibrant colorways.  Here's a taste with more images coming very soon...

Arnette Europe is happy to welcome Marius Bakken (NO), Andreas Grong (NO), Thomas Kigle (GER), Roland Hörtnagl (AUT), Gregor Betschon (CH) and Louis Labertrande (F) to the rookie team! Don’t miss to check out the whole team with their videos right here!

We’re looking forward to travel, film and shred with these young talents and to support them during the upcoming season. We’ll be back with news on their first trip together with some of the Arnette Pros soon!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 17- "Do it in the Park"

Episode 16 chronicles Nick Visconti and friends shredding in France for a Japan Relief Fundraiser called Kumi Yama.  When asked to sum up the latest Dangerzone installment Nick said, "No French kisses, but hella French sickness!"  'Nuff said.  Enjoy!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 16- "Bonjour"

In Episode 15, Nick kicks it old school by showing us his first-ever "Sponsor Me" tape from the 2004/05 season.  It obviously worked seeing as he rides for us and a bunch of other top brands...

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 15- "My 1st Sponsor Me Tape"

In Episode 14, Nick and company promise that "Grabistory" will teach you everything you need to know about the history of snowboard grabbing. Get educated!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 14- "Grabistory"

You know it's must-see TV when Episode 13 is called "Fruit-Boarding."

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 13- "Fruit-Boarding"

As far as we're concerned, snowboarding is all about having a good time with friends.  It's not about being the best, hucking quadruple corks, or competing in made-for-tv contests.  In Episode 12, Nick takes us on a super fun top-to-bottom lap on a cold, icy day at Northstar.  Nothing fancy, just good old fashioned snow shreddin' - with a healthy dose of jibbing, of course!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 12- "Minus the Torstein, Standard Films, and Double Corks"

With a description like this, Episode 11 is a must see! "Reincarnated from the depths of underworld culture manifests a battalion of mythological shredders destroying what human snowboarders fear most... wood."

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 11- "Splinter Kult"

Episode 10 is here, and in this installment the boys leak the spots, not the shots. A road gap and snow covered concrete park = good times!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 10- "Leaking the Spots, not the Shots"

Since 1937 is a good old-fashioned romp with the Dangerzone crew as the shred the pow pow in their backyards. It's all filmed in black and white because in their words, "we haven't seen this much snow since color was invented," and that was a very very long time ago! Enjoy...

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 9- "Since 1937"

Follow Nick and crew as they ride the rollercoaster of the good life at Disneyland inter-mingled with clips that will hurt you to watch. Whoever said it's easy being a pro? What's that old saying...oh yeah, no pain = no gain!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 8- "Abusement Park" 

In this newest installment of Dangerzone Nick and crew tear it up on the Karaoke machine at one of Big Bear's finer establishments and then proceed to dominate the local mountain. This is one you're not going to want to miss, and, Nick please stick to your day job!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 7- "BEARaoke" 

We are glad to inform you that Nick is out of the hospital, feeling better and has picked up right where he left off. In this installment, the boys proceed to shred a rail near Lake Colfax and get some serious bronzing done in the process. How classic is the music too...this one will have you laughing for days...enjoy!

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 6- "Wakeboarding"

Episode 5 is here, and it is with very sad news that we inform you that Dangerzone creator, Nick Visconti, is sick in the hospital with Meningitis. In this installment he breaks down (from his hospital bed) 5 tricks that would make him happy again. Keep yo head up boy, we're praying for you.

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 5- "Hospital Bed""

Check out these rad videos that one of our Arnette Snowboard Am riders, Nick Visconti has been busy producing. Be careful though, because once you enter into the Dangerzone its very hard to get out! These videos are so epic!!! Keep it up Nick, we're eagerly awaiting episode 6 (now updated and Episode 5 is right above) when Nick is all better and ripping hard again. We truly wish you s speedy and healthy recovery and know that you will be back shredding again in no time!

 Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 4- "North Lake Vs. South Lake"

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 3- "POP"

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 2- "Tribute to Sorels" 

Dangerzone Season 3 Episode 1- "Merry Christmas"

A new competition format debuted at this year's event which consisted of a combination live jam and filming contest.  Each team featured three riders plus a videographer.  Throughout the week the riders filmed on the course and collected some amazing footage.  Two live jam sessions also took place, which impacted overall scores, but the final produced video held the most weight.

When it was said and done, the judging panel deemed Team Kachinsky the winners because they had the best overall crew vibe, their riding was the most creative, and the production quality of their video was unsurpassed.  Nice work, fellas!  To get the full story, click here.

Each of the Team Videos will premiere later this week on RideBMX.com, so stay tuned...

To properly celebrate Chippa joining Arnette, on Friday night, August 5th, a special “Welcome to the Team” party will take place at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA.  Open to the 21+ crowd with support from Shorescrew, this FREE event will kick off at 9:00pm with drink specials in full effect all night and live performances by The Pricks and Snakebit Drifters.

Hit up our Facebook event listing to let us know if you're gonna be there.  Hope you can make it because it's definitely gonna be an awesome night!!!

With support from VuQo Premium Vodka and Vitamin Water, this 21+ event will run from 7-10pm and feature a selection of skateboards with custom designed graphics by various artists.  At the end of the night, all artwork on display will be raffled off -- raffle tickets are $20 each.  All money raised during the event will benefit the Willy Santos Foundation.

Hope to see you there!

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Foothill Ranch, CA - August 2, 2011 - Arnette is very proud to announce that Aussie aerial assassin Christopher “Chippa” Wilson is the newest member of its surf team family!

“I’m super stoked to join a rad company like Arnette because it’s run by a cool group of people, the shades are great, and some of my favorite surfers are on the team,” says Chippa.

Hailing from Cabarita Beach on the East Coast of Australia, Chippa is a prominent force in the modern surfing revolution.  With an effortless style and deep bag of innovative tricks on lock, the 23-year-old attacks the lip with reckless abandon, always looking to bend the law of gravity with his powerful aerial assaults.

A hugely talented goofy-footer with a carefree attitude, penchant for tattoos, and unrelenting desire to punish waves of all shapes and sizes, Chippa is a dedicated waterman with passion and progression coursing through his veins.  Last year his never-before-landed, skateboarding-inspired “Big Spin” made him a web sensation, and the solo film project he released with Analog, NOW, earned him a nomination as “Breakthrough Performer of the Year” at the 2010 Surfer Poll Awards.

It is crystal clear that Chippa has a bright future ahead of him, and he is definitely someone you can count on to always push himself and the sport to the next level.  He is a valuable addition to Arnette’s global surf squad which is anchored by Fred Patacchia, Ford Archbold, Timmy Reyes and Mason Ho.

“We’re really excited to welcome Chippa into the family as the newest member of our global team,” says Arnette Team & Events Specialist Brent Bearden.  “Chippa is super talented and he’s leading the charge on today’s progressive surfing movement.  He’s all about having fun and doing things his own way – which is very Arnette – and his positive attitude and humble personality make him a great guy to be around.  We’re stoked to have him on the program for many years to come!”

To celebrate Chippa joining Arnette, on Friday night, August 5th, a special “Welcome to the Team” party will take place at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, CA.  Open to the 21+ crowd with support from Shorescrew, this free event will kick off at 9:00pm with drink specials in effect all night and live performances by The Pricks and Snakebit Drifters.

In addition to Arnette, Chippa also surfs for Analog Clothing, Monster Energy, Kustom Footwear, Nixon, FCS, Gorilla Grip, and Shaping Co. Surfboards.

Welcome to the family, Chippa!

Arnette's newest recruit, FMX madman Adam Jones, also had an excellent showing at Summer X with a SILVER medal performance in Moto X Freestyle, and a 6th place finish in Moto X Best Trick.  Click here to watch Adam's silver medal run.

Awesome job, fellas!  For a full Summer X wrap-up report, check out XGames.com.

Select photos by: Joshua Duplechian/ESPN

To ensure Summer X went out with a bang, last night we were a proud sponsor of the official X Games Athlete Closing Party at LA's Icon Lounge.  There were about 500 people in attendance, including Arnette riders Rob Darden, Corey Martinez, Danny Supa and Sage Kotsenburg.  Drinks were flowing all night and live music was served up by Del and Machine Gun Kelly.

Everyone had a blast and it was definitely an awesome ending to a rad week in LA!  Can't wait for next year...

The mystery man will be revealed VERY soon, so stay tuned...

Around 40 exhibitors will present the newest trends in surfing, while urban artists show their work in one of the first exhibitions of its kind at the festival area. The visitors can participate actively in several workshops surrounding the sport of surfing as well as shaping- and repair-workshops. Entry and participation is free.

There is also something offered on the competitive side of things. The Iriedaily Skate Park at the festival area will host a contest which offers the chance to win a couple of brand new Arnette sunglasses - if you can make it to the podium!

Amongst practical impressions there are also some eye-soothing movies to watch. On Sunday for example, there won’t be just an ordinary cinema but at an open air venue under the trees at the Westpark lake. The European premier of “Manufacturing Stole” and Rip Curl’s “Float” can be watched there. 

That’s it, that’s … not everything yet: of course there needs to be a big party: the festival area turns into a fantastic party location on Saturday night and offers the finest DJ lineup with Max Mausser, Alex Schiller and Sir Hannes.

We’ll see you there!

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Click here for a chance to win a new board, boots, jacket, pants and gloves from DC, headphones from Skullcandy, HD camera from GoPro, and a pair of our Fire Drill shades and all-new Mercenary goggles.  The contest ends August 23rd, so be sure to enter today.  Good luck!

We're stoked to report that four Arnette team riders will be competing this year including Ryan Decenzo (Skateboard Street), Rob Darden (BMX Park), Brian Kachinsky (BMX Street), and new recruit Adam Jones (Moto X Freestyle and Moto X Speed & Style).  If you're lucky enough to be in attendance, definitely make sure you cheer on our boys.  If not, you can catch all the action from the comfort of your couch.

From July 28th-31st, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will offer 25 hours of live, HD programming from X Games 17.  ESPN3.com will simulcast 23 hours and ESPN 3D will telecast 21 hours of live X Games coverage.  That's a heck of a lot of coverage right there folks!

As we reported the other day, to make sure Summer X wraps up on a high note, we're a proud sponsor of the official X Games Athlete Closing Party going down Sunday night, July 31st, at LA's Icon Lounge.  With live performances by Machine Gun Kelly, Del The Funky Homosapien, and other special guests, it's definitely gonna be an awesome night!

Click here for the full TV schedule, and hit up XGames.com for more info.  Oh, and make sure you keep an eye out for the A-TRAIN!

Once the preview is a wrap, the Arnette crew will be there in full force to throw a super fun after-party with product giveaways, drink specials and other antics courtesy of our friends at Shorescrew.  Don't miss it!  And remember, it's all ages until 10pm.

* 8pm: Doors Open
* 9pm: Movie Preview
* 10pm: Party Time

Newport Beach Brewing Company
2920 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Here's a quick summary of the contest... Skateboarders from Germany, France, Spain and Italy were asked to team up with their buddies to submit their own skate footage and provide a rough idea of how they'd want their very own video part to look and feel.

From all the submissions received, four crews were selected to compete in the final round including: Goodstuff Crew (Germany), Les Bloby’s (France), SUICHI Crew (Spain), and ZUCKA Crew (Italy).

Each crew went filming with Felix Urbauer for a week around their local spots to collect a grip of footage which was then edited into a video.  The four finished videos were shown at a legendary premiere party and they were then posted on Arnette Europe's Facebook page where fans voted on their favorite.  After all the votes were cast, the people's choice was the SUICHI Crew comprised of Ales Amor, Gustavo Rodríguez and Damià Tesorero -- and the grand prize was a trip to the US!

When they got to Cali, they stopped by Arnette HQ and then headed over to the Etnies TF where they skated alongside Arnette team riders Ryan Decenzo, Pat Duffy, Willy Santos and Danny Supa.  Here's an edit from their session.  Enjoy!

Suichi in Etnies Training Facility Park from Suichi Films

A bunch of Arnette team riders will be competing this year including Ryan Decenzo, Brian Kachinsky, Rob Darden and new recruit Adam Jones.  So be sure to cheer on the Arnette squad when you see them!  Good luck, fellas!

To make sure Summer X wraps up on a high note, Arnette is a proud sponsor of the official Athlete Closing Party which is set for Sunday night, July 31st, at LA's Icon Lounge.  With live performances by Machine Gun Kelly, Del The Funky Homosapien, and other special guests, it's sure to be a banger!

We'll take lots of pics of all the late night X Games antics, so make sure you check back next week for a full wrap-up report.  Let the games begin!

The crew at ESPN Snowboarding spent the past week at Mt. Hood chronicling all the snow shredding antics of Arnette team rider Nick Visconti and his many friends.  Check out the below video for the full report.

As Nick puts is, "The best part about Hood Life is shredding with your friends... in summer."  That pretty much says it all right there.

Hit up their website and Facebook page to get all the details.  The contest ends this Friday, July 29th, so don't sleep on it!

Here's a look at all the Arnette goodness you can win...

We aren't telling just yet, but during a recent In-N-Out run, our main man Keoni "Cheeseburger" Nozaki threw out a few clues to the identity of this mystery man.

Check out the below clip and then head over to our Facebook page to tell us who you think it is.  Trust us, it's big news and you're gonna be stoked!

Lots of heavyhitters were in the house, and we're stoked to report that our very own Aaron "Gorkin" Cormican finished in 3rd place and took home a check for $2,000!  To celebrate his podium finish, later that night Gorkin generously shelled out a third of his prize money ($657.93 to be exact) to buy lots of stiff drinks and shots for his surfing compatriots.  Good times were had by all, and plenty of hangovers were endured the next morning.  Gotta love Gorkin!

And let's not foget fellow Arnette team rider Michael Dunphy who also had a solid showing, finishing equal 7th and earning $700 for his efforts.  Nice job, fellas!

To get the full story, hit up EasternSurf.com.  Photos by Nate Adams.

The contest is FREE to enter and competitors will be broken up into three divisions based on age -- 12 & Under | 13-18 | 18 & Up.  The contest will run from Noon-5pm with registration starting at 11am.  $700 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs, and a handful of lucky skaters will get hooked up with a brand new pair of Arnette shades.

It's gonna be an awesome time and we hope you can make it!

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We asked our Facebook fans to suggest names for our new truck, and after tons of great submissions rolled in, we decided "A-Train" was the best of the best.  Huge thanks to Ryan Traub for coming up with it.

Keep an eye out for the A-Train at all our upcoming events in Southern California and beyond.  When the A-Train rolls into town, you better be ready 'cause it's go time!

With your votes he's been able to take down Tommy Sandoval and Zered Bassett in the first two rounds.  Now in the semi-finals Ryan is facing some stiff competiton in Billy Marks, and he once again needs your support to earn a spot in the final round.

So please take a few minutes to check out Ryan's video and then vote for him by clicking here.  Oh, and make sure you tell your friends to VOTE!

VOTE FOR DECENZO!

Check out the masterminds behind Polar Opposites, Iikka Backstrom and Arnette rider Devun Walsh, getting totally worked in the backcountry...and loving every minute of it (well, maybe not "loving" it, but certainly having fun!).

And take a peek at our new goggles that Devun and the rest of the Arnette snow team will be wearing this winter -- the Mercenary and Series 3.

However, don't pity Darden, because as he puts it, "I am all good now and riding pretty strong.  I am not a 100% yet, but getting there.  I will be at Dew Tour and X Games [this summer]...  I am looking forward to just riding my bike in general.  To think 8 months ago I had to re-learn how to walk; just riding around is a treat."

With Darden's comeback solidly on track, our buddy Kurt Hohberger from The Union caught up with him to find out about his new bike sponsor Guerra.  So click here for Darden's "Bike Check" on one of our favorite BMX sites.

Peep BK's promo video here and be sure to check out his new indoor BMX spot, The Bakery.

On Saturday, July 16th pros and amateurs will start on both cables at the Telekom Local Support Wakeboard Challenge! A travel budget worth 800€ and tons of cool prizes can be won for the top 3 pros. On top of that, Arnette is giving away brand new sunnies to the top five riders in each category. And if that wasn’t enough, all participants have furthermore the chance to secure a place in the finals of the Telekom Extreme Playgrounds in Hamburg on the 28th of August. First and second place of each category will then have to face riders such as Tom Fooshee, Lior Sofer and of course last year’s winner Frederic von Osten!

But that’s not all, there will be more goodies for the participants of the Telekom Local Support Wakeboard Challenge: free riders’ BBQ on the sun deck, no starting fee and entrance is free as well! The Turncable guys will also give away free tickets for the cables from Friday to Sunday. And of course there will be a proper contest party at the Beach Club! The Famous Deck Team and DJ This Is Nuts will rock the place for sure.

This should be enough reason to schedule a trip to the Telekom Local Support Wakeboard Challenge this weekend!

For more information and to sign up visit www.telekom-localsupport.de!

Marc Lacomare, Arnette Europe team rider and regular ripper at ASP Prime Events, teamed up with his buddies Joan Duru, one of Europe’s best young power surfers from France, and 21-year-old Charly Martin, winner of the 2010 ASP World Junior Tour.  The trio dreamt of sharing their lifestyle, travel adventures and surfing skills with you... and that's exactly what they're doing with The French Connexion, which is shaping up to be THE blog for surfing in Europe.

Curious about what they have to offer?  Then check out their first videos at www.french-connexion.tv and the official teaser right here:

Watch and be amazed...

If you don't already know, Linkin Park's new single "Iridescent" is featured in the third installment of the Transformers mega-franchise.  It's a really great song and you can check it out in the below video from their live performance in Moscow's Red Square on June 23rd.

Click here to check out the online version of Steez Mag, Issue 20.

It was a hard-fought final, with Zeke and Mitch trading off even exchanges in the beginning of the heat.  But midway through, Zeke locked into a perfect righthander and unleashed a whirlwind of powerful forehand turns which earned him a 9.23 -- the highest single-wave score of the day.  Soon after that, he had another amazing ride which earned him an 8.07 and effectively locked up the win.

“It just felt so good when I got here, the waves are good and I just stayed relaxed,” Zeke said.  “It’s a bounce back, I’ve had some ups and downs and I just wanted to get back on it and just relax and surf.  I just had so much fun.  Mitch surfed so well and I wanted to surf against him in the Final.”

Great job, Zeke!  Click here to find out more.  All photos by Tony Roberts.

Copa Quiksilver El Salvador Final Results:
1 – Zeke Lau (HAW) 17.30
2 – Mitch Crews (AUS) 15.73

Semifinal Results:
SF 1: Zeke Lau (HAW) 12.46 def. Damien Fahrenfort (ZAF) 10.57
SF 2: Mitch Crews (AUS) 16.50 def. Shane Beschen (USA) 10.03

Quarterfinal Results:
QF 1: Zeke Lau (HAW) 14.33 def. Guillermo Satt (CHL) 8.83
QF 2: Damien Fahrenfort (ZAF) 10.44 def. Jeremy Johnston (USA) 9.00
QF 3: Mitch Crews (AUS) 13.50 def. Caetano Vargas (BRA) 8.16
QF 4: Shane Beschen (USA) 14.27 def. Jason Shibata (HAW) 7.60

Zeke's definitely got the Eye Of The Tiger!

Sunday's check-in time is 6:30am on the beach, with all the action getting underway at 8:00am.  Entry forms are available at local shops and also by clicking here.  Good luck!

Remaining dates and locations for the 2011 Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series include:

* 07/10 – Kewalos – Honolulu, HI
* 07/22 – Steamer Lane – Santa Cruz, CA
* 08/12 – Ponce Inlet – Ponce Inlet, FL
* 08/19 – Kitty Hawk/Nags Head – Outerbanks, NC

Check out wrap-up reports from the first three Cash Pots that went down in San Diego (CA), Newport Beach (CA) and Seaside Heights (NJ), along with some video highlights below.  Special thanks to BL!SSS Mag for their support.

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Here's a few pics, and you can check out Willy's blog for more info.

Gotta love Instagram!

As the Open Mens Champ, South Carolina's Cam Richards definitely took home the most significant honor of the day.  Here's what the crew at Surfline had to say about his impressive victory:

...15-year-old Cam Richards, fresh off a King of the Groms HB win and a Standout Performance at the Quilksilver USA Champs, challenged the gutless walls to let off some steam on the older division -- and dominated.  "I was really bummed I didn't make Open Juniors, 'cause that was the main division I was focusing on.  So I just took out my anger on the Open Mens."

A pretty carefree Richards breezed through the early rounds.  But once the field was chopped to twelve surfers, he began to realize the weight of what was happening.  Richards reflects, "Once it got down to the quarters and semis, I started feeling the pressure because I knew I was in the running to win -- it was scary."

In the 30-minute final, Cam mixed tailslides and precise rail carves on the numbered lefts to take over the lead from start to finish.  This marks only the second time an East Coaster has won the prestigious Open Mens title -- the last time it happened was in the summer of 1978, NSSA's inaugural year...

For more info, be sure to check out the wrap-up stories on Surfline, Surfing Magazine and the official NSSA website.  All photos by Michael Lallande, Brent Hilleman and Peter Taras.

Mikey Scott from Push.ca recently caught up Dustin to ask him a few questions about the future, and it turns out he had some pretty interesting things to say.  Click here to take a peek inside Dustin's world.

All proceeds raised during the event will go towards building a free public skate plaza in Mira Mesa.  So be a skate patriot and roll out to show your support!

Led by Steve Rodriguez from 5boro Skateboards, the NYC leg of GSD is always a major happening -- and this year was certainly no exception as roughly 3,000 skaters hit the streets for events throughout the city's five boroughs.

At McCarren Park in Brooklyn, a "Longest Ollie" contest was held, and it's of little surprise that Arnette team rider Luis Tolentino took home the win and a check for $1,000 courtesy of CCS.  Luis proves time and time again that he's the undisputed king of pop, and this time he wowed the crowd by blasting a massive flat ground ollie over 21 decks that were lined up side-by-side.

Don't mean to get all mathematical on ya, but if you consider the fact that each deck is approximately 8 inches wide and he ollied over 21 of them, that means the distance Luis ollied is roughly 14 feet -- which is mind-blowingly HUGE!!!

For more on the 2011 GSD NYC madness, visit Skateboarder Mag and Maloof Money Cup, or check out the ill wrap-up video below.  All photos by: Jonathan Mehring

Click here to find out more.  All photos by Chris Todd.

Get the full story on Surfline.  Photos by: Jeremiah Klein, Seth de Roulet, and Chad Oakley.

Click here to check out the Heavy Hitter in all available colorways.  It's a real knock out!

Sixteen of the world's best street skaters submitted 60-second video parts for a shot at $50,000 and an X Games gold medal. A panel of esteemed judges will ultimatetly pick the winning part, but your vote will help determine the all-important Fan Favorite.

So check out Ryan's video below and click here to vote for him. Oh, and make sure you tell your friends!

VOTE NOW FOR DECENZO!

We're stoked to report that Arnette rider Cam Richards out surfed them all to take the crown and secure his spot in the finals. After the win, the 2011 King of the Groms said, "I'm super psyched. I've never been to France before and I've only heard good things about it. I cant wait, It's gonna be sick!"

For more info check out Surfline. Photos by HBSurfShot.

And click here to watch a video on Surfline of Cam ripping in the quarterfinals of the Quiksilver 2011 USA Championships, where he was named "Standout of the Day." Kid is on fire!

Johnny is lookin' damn good in our new Heavy Hitter shades!

Besides surfing contests and travelling the world, Marc is putting together all the magic that happens on the road into his very own journal. This time it contains shots of the best surf spots in New Zealand where Marc surfed at the legendary Cold Water Classics in Gizborne and of course in his spare time.

Check it out:

As Ben puts it, "Long before he was touring the world and setting standards in skateboarding, Willy Santos was a key part of the movement that helped launch the sport into a multi-million dollar industry.  Born in the Philippines, Santos honed his skills in San Diego, CA, landing himself a spot on Tony Hawk’s original Birdhouse team.  His contributions to the industry have helped pave the way for the next generation of skaters, while he has also proved to be a successful entrepreneur."

Hit up Frank151.com to check out Willy's full interview.  It's a great read!

In celebration of GSD 2011, we're teaming up with our main man Willy Santos for a special "Skate & Donate" BBQ Fundraiser from 11am-5pm at the Mira Mesa Epicentre. Skate sessions will be accompanied by free food and other giveaways. Plus, for a buck you can spin the wheel to win rad products from Arnette, Willy's Workshop, and other sponsors. All money raised during the event will go toward bulding a free public skatepark in Mira Mesa.

Hope you can join us on June 21st to show your support and partake in some fun GSD antics!

All you have to do to enter is hit up our Facebook page and tell us why you deserve a pair of these frosty joints in 5 words or less.  The 8 submissions that impress our expert judging panel the most will win.  It's that simple.

Our "Ice Pack" contest runs through June 30th, so enter today by clicking here.  GOOD LUCK and have a great summer!

“Like” your favorite rookie and win one of two Arnette Goggles every week!

Unbelievable - twelve weeks have passed since Arnette started the search for European rookies from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Norway. Young, talented snowboarders had to apply with a short video clip that doesn’t only show their riding skills but also shows that they are having fun snowboarding. In the end, Arnette will be giving away six sponsorship deals for the upcoming season 2011/2012!

The Top 5 out of every country have finally been chosen by the jury. Congrats to all the finalists… 

- Norway “Young Guns”: Simon Kanebog, Marius Bakken, Mathais Haukjem, Petter Grøn, Fritjof Sæther

- Norway “Old Dogs”: Øivind Fykse, Håvard Bergheim, Even Deilkås, Andreas Grong,  Even Solbraa

- Germany: Michael Miethig, Simon Clemens, Oliver Kimmich, Kane Holz, Thomas Kigle

- Austria: Angelo Gastl, Roland Tschoder, Paul Schönthaler, Roland Hörnagl, Raphael Hagen

- Switzerland: Boris Bühler, Gregor Betschon, Simon Bürki, Nicolas Reber, Silvan Bellante

- France:  Anthony Grapin, Louis Labertrande, François Thevenet

Now it’s back to the roots of democracy as the finalists have to prove themselves in a public voting on Facebook lasting one week in each country. The one rookie that gets the most “Likes” wins and joins the Arnette Europe Snow Rookie Team. Besides a massive product support for the upcoming season 2011/2012, the winning rookies will be invited to join a 10-day trip with some of the Arnette Pro Team Riders.

Make some noise for Norway!

Due to the incredible response two sponsorships will be given away in Norway. That’s why there are two categories to vote for: the “Young Guns” (10-15 years) and the “Old Dogs” (16-20 years).

Now it’s up to YOU to support these motivated riders! Visit www.facebook.com/arnette.eu, “Like” the Arnette Europe facebook page and then “Like” the video of your favorite rookie.

One more reason for YOU to vote:

Arnette gives away two brand new goggles amongst all voters every week – and the Arnette goggles haven’t even hit the stores yet as they will only be available in fall this year!

Here’s the timetable for the voting phases of each country:

- Norway 14.06.-20.06.2011

- Germany 21.06.-27.06.2011

- Austria 28.06.-04.07.2011

- Switzerland 05.07.-11.07.2011

- France 12.07.-18.07.2011

And now VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!!

Give it a watch and "You stay classy, San Diego!"

The collaborative exhibition will be on grand display at the AR4T Gallery in Laguna Beach through early July, with a special opening night reception this Saturday, June 18th, from 7pm-10pm. If you're in the neighborhood, you should definitely check it out!

For more info on the show and featured artists, please visit AR4T.com.

Read the whole story here and be sure to check out all colorways of the Heavy Hitter in our product section.

For more details, including registration info, please visit: SkateFestFairfax.com

"Pat Duffy is one of street skating's made men, a true godfather with style. Handrails with kinks? Duffy's had that since 1991. Skating rails in the rain? Yup, he did that first, too. Few other skaters still rolling can lay claim to a legacy with as much impact as the one Duffy has... and he's still rolling, still progressing even after enduring one of the most brutal slams the Mega Ramp has ever meted out. Recently, Duffy got a session in at the Oceanside skatepark in San Diego and talked with our man Corey Cabrera about skating, Plan B video projects, fatherhood and more."

Check out the below edit by Chris Thiessen, and for more wrap-up info head to ESPN and Transworld Skateboarding. Photos by Blair Alley and Patrick Walsh.

"This is something I've wanted to do for a long time and I'm stoked we finally put it together.  Big thanks to my sponsors and all the people at Mammoth especially our builder, TJ Dawoud," Sage stated.  "There was really bad weather beforehand and TJ was up all night making sure we could hit the 80 footer.  I'm pumped my friends were able to come out and had a good time because I don't get to ride with them as much as I would like to during the season!"

Check out Sagepalooza below and be sure to keep up with all his antics and adventures by following @SageKotsenburg.

Arjan M. (NY) | Chris B. (NJ) | Chris L. (CA) | Chad M. (CA) | David W. (AZ) | Danielle C. (TN)

Evan D. (OH) | Grant O. (UT) | Hiroki B. (CA) | Jon L. (CA) | Geri L. (CA) | Maddie S. (NH)

Thanks to all who participated and special thanks to Danielle C. from Tenessee for Tweeting this photo of the prize pack we sent her. Just look at all that Arnette goodness right there!!!

If you didn't win, don't get all bent out of shape because we're currently running another Facebook contest featuring our new "Ice Pack" shades which are guaranteed to keep you cool when summer heats up!

Click here for all the details and a chance to win a pair of these frosty joints! 8 lucky winners will be chosen, and the contest ends June 30th. GOOD LUCK!

One of the most impressive sessions of FISE 2011 was the BMX park final. In the end it was the 16-year-old American Pat Casey who took the top spot. He topped his all over impressive and versatile run with a first ever One Foot Decade Backflip! Mark Webb finished 2nd after delivering a really technical show while the Italian rider Alessandro Barbero ranked 3rd despite his awesome Front Flip No Hander right in front of the audience. The overall ranking goes as follows:

1. Pat Casey (USA)
2. Mark Webb (UK)
3. Alessandro Barbero (IT)
4. Daniel Dhers
5. Drew Bezanson
6. Todd Mayn
7. JB Peytavit
8. Dean Cueson

Even if you are not really into BMX you’ll still notice that the sport has been taken to another level over the last few years and if you are into it you’ll be amazed by the riding level in this final session. If you have the chance turn up the volume right now and you should be able to almost feel the atmosphere during the finals of the BMX competition:

We didn’t only support FISE 2011 but we had a booth there where everyone was invited to test their strength and win some Arnette goodies. You gotta love how the kids went for it!



There will be more video highlights available in the next couple of days. We’ll keep you posted for sure!

Check out the below video for more, and to find out how you can get involved visit Music for Relief or Download to Donate.

Not only is Phoenix an all-around awesome dude, but he also happens to look super sharp in our Agent sunglasses!

Check out the Heavy Hitter in all its glory here.

Huge thanks to the Antenna crew for including us in the mix, and to check out the Heavy Hitter in all available colorways click here.

Huge congrats to Yawgoons crew members Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand, Saara Untracht-Oakner and Brendan Gouin for all their hard work and the sick edit they put together. You can watch their video again below, or just wait and check it out in the bonus section of Think Thank's new video "Ransack Rebellion" dropping this Fall.

Thanks to all the crews that participated, and special thanks to the good folks at Yobeat for all their support in making the Arnette Crew Clash such a fun and exciting contest!

When the rest of us are heading off to school or work, Timmy's living the dream - wake up, grab some coffee, pick up boards from T. Patterson, get the custom 4x4 serviced, play a quick round of golf, drive to the local break or head down to Mexico, and catch countless waves. Not bad for just another day at the office!

Check out Timmy's "Hometown Series" edit and get psyched on the possibilities.

Results of the street contest:

1. Axel Cruysberghs (BEL)
2. Louie Lopez (USA)
3. Lem Villemin (GER)

Bowl Highlights

Results of the Death or Glory Bowl Jam presented by Zimtstern:

1. Curren Caples (USA)
2. Jürgen Horrwarth (GER)
3. Julien Benoliel (FRA)

Vert Highlights

Results of the Relentless Vert Jam:

1. Renton Millar (AUS)
2. Jürgen Horrwarth (GER)
3. Jussi Korrhonen (GBR)

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone that helped make CLASH 2011 such an amazing event. We're already looking forward to 2012!

Give it a watch and stay tuned for more webisodes dropping soon that will chronicle their summer snow shreddin' antics and adventures!

For more info, check out the Polar Opposites website.

Michael Dunphy (Photo: David Ramirez)

Spencer Pirdy (Photo: Anthony Ghiglia)

Enter our Facebook sweepstakes today for your shot at a pair of our Mercenary or Series 3 goggles. We're giving away 10 pairs total, and all we want you to do is tell us in 5 words or less why you deserve a pair. Can't get much easier than that, right? The contest ends May 31st, so don't sleep on it.

Click here to enter and for the official rules. GOOD LUCK!

From June 1st - 5th, Montpellier is the place to be!  La crème de la crème of the action sports world will come together at FISE to compete in a variety of disciplines including Skateboarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, Mountain Biking and Inline Skating.  In addition to top pros, amateurs also have the chance to take part in their own category.

Last year FISE attracted approximately 350,000 spectators and 1,500 athletes, which means this is a pretty major happening in the South of France - and it's free to get in.  Here's a look at the competition venues:

The Street Course

The Mountain Bike Course

The Wake Course

Aside from all the shredding, the crowds are guaranteed to have a great time with DJ's and live music pumping all 5 days.  Plus, in keeping with the "green" movement, FISE is an eco-conscious event that will employ a variety of environmentally friendly technologies and materials.

There are so many good reasons to pack your bag and head to Montpellier for FISE!  But if you can't make it, don't worry because you can still catch all the action via a live stream on the FISE website.

Here's a look at what went down last year:

For more info check out the FISE website and Facebook page. 

Nous nous réjouissons de vous voir à Montpellier!

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT.COM

** Voting ends Sunday night (5/29) and 11:59pm **

Here's what the Surfline crew had to say about it, "The solid south swell that's been sending surf to California these last couple days started its charge in Puerto. Santa Cruz charger Nic Lamb didn't make his first attempt, sat for two hours and then made this crazy double-spitter."

Click here to check out the full sequence.

Skateboarders from all over Europe showcased what is possible in the Skatehalle Berlin. Lem Villemin returned after last year's heavy knee injury and Louie Lopez pleased the crowd and judges with popping full cab flips. Axel Cruysberghs displaying that eventually he is not little anymore: impossible lipslides and backtail 270's up the rail should be proof enough.

The Death or Glory Bowljam presented by Zimtstern had already gone down late on Saturday. With sweat and adrenalin soaking the air and an electrified crowd densely packed on the decks. Young Curren Caples from Ventura, California stoked out everyone, putting Jürgen Horrwarth – once again – in a close second place, followed by Frenchman Julien Benoliel.

The Vert Jam turned into a big showdown between buddies Jürgen Horrwarth and Renton Millar. Both threw various 540's almost up to the roof, smacked madonnas and body jars on the coping, rambled grinds through the rugged pool coping corner and slid liptricks spanning almost all of the ramp. A photofinish so to say, with Renton's flip to five-o making the difference.

What else? Cash and Arnette shades for tricks!

Hammers upon hammers: Back to back flip frontblunt down the ledge by Eniz Fazilov and switch backside noseblunts by Pete Eldridge!! Any questions!? Check the first teaser to sneak a peek at the madness:

We'll keep you posted soon on more flicks to leave you breathless.

Thanks to everyone that made this possible. What a crew...

G'night!

On last Friday's episode (5/13), we're stoked to report that host Kevin Manno rocked our Fire Drill shades during a fashion segment on sunglasses with style expert Greta Lee.

We don't mean to toot our own horn here (or maybe we do just a bit), but of all the shades Kevin tried on he definitely got the loudest cheers from the audience when he was wearing the Fire Drill!

See for yourself below or at MTV.com.

As Malakye's contributing writer Robyn Lass puts it, "You might not guess it but Arnette's Joe Freitag is an expert on the grill. Yup, in addition to his long history in action sports stemming way back to Sims Snowboards, to tackling the business world from the driver's seat as a company owner, to his expertise in Japanese language and a stint in the Land of the Rising Sun, Freitag has also fostered a flair for the open flame. So take a seat, grab a beer, and read up on one spicy career journey."

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Click here to read the full interview.

The preparations of legend Jürgen Horrvath and Lenny Burmeister are on at full blast and the gang is swinging saws and hammers every day, all day. Also, the list of confirmed riders has been growing in the last couple days. Recent additions to the starters list include last year’s winner Thomas Weber, Flip-child prodigies Louie Lopez and Curren Caples, former Euro champ and tech wizard Philipp Schuster, as well as vert flippers Renton Millar and Jussi Korhonen.

Check out the event schedule to see what's up and when:

Germany’s wonderful capital is well-known around the world for its amazing party scene. And this weekend won’t leave any doubt about that. The trio of the Foreign Beggars will be working hard to meet the high expectations of Berlin nights!

So be there or be square, and in the meantime check out this teaser:

See you in Berlin!

Get the full story via Transworld Surf and Surfline.

Now this week in Semi-Final #2, Rhode Island's Yawgoons are going head-to-head with Austria's Kotbrats. Who's it gonna be? The choice is yours, so watch and vote today!

But as you prepare to cast your vote, the YoBeat crew asks that you keep this in mind, "...remember, it’s not about US vs. Europe or who has more friends, but about the snowboarding, the videography and oh yeah, what crew deserves a slot in Think Thank’s new movie. So vote with care." We couldn't have said it better ourselves.

YAWGOONS

Riders: Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand & Saara Untracht-Oakner
Edit: Brendan Gouin
Location: Rhode Island

KOTBRATS

Riders: Tobi Hartmuth, Fabi Sandholzer, Gido Gfoellner, Raffi Kossman & Marry Luugen
Location: Park in Serfaus and Street in Seefeld; both in Tirol, Austria

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT.COM

Arnette's own Pat Duffy won best trick on the Red Bull tech center, and teammate Ryan Decenzo won best trick on the Power Balance stairs, rails and hubba section. Not only are Duffy and Decenzo amazing skaters, but they're also really caring dudes because they donated their winnings - which totaled $8,000 - to Autism Speaks. Nice work, fellas!

Photos via Skateboarder Magazine.

Transworld Business caught up with Vandall after the win and here's what he had to say, "I’m super amped on winning best trick at Spring Ride again this year. Spring Ride is the biggest wake event on the West Coast. All the homies and the whole West Side Riders crew rallies at this event. It feels great to win something for the home team in Cali..."

To read the rest of Vandall's interview check out the TW Business website.

Photo by Rodrigo Donoso via Transworld Wakeboarding.

Click here to watch.

Filmed and edited by Chris Thiessen.

Click to Watch

Ford had a great showing and made it all the way to the semi-finals, but just couldn't get that last insane air to push him into the final. Mason and Gorkin went head-to-head in the final and finished 1st and 2nd respectively, with Mason taking home a $1,000 in cold hard cash for a sick backside 360 reverse. Afterwards Mason said, "I was stoked to get the invite and knew I could win this event and it will give me confidence headed to Brazil for the 6-Star Primes."

We're super stoked for Mason and Gorkin as they are always pushing the limits and progressing the sport of surfing.

For more info, check out OCRegister.com, OrangeCounty.com, NewportSurfshots.com and ...Lost.

- Mason Ho and Aaron "Gorkin" Cormican

- Mason

- Mason

- Gorkin

- Gorkin

The first day of the fesitval will take place Saturday, June 11th, at the Kaka'ako Beach Park Amphitheater in Honolulu. Click here to buy tickets.

Day two will go down Sunday, June 12th, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului as part of the Hard Rock Cafe’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. Click here to buy tickets.

Check out the event flyers for more details or visit the BAMP Project. All we can say is get ready for some ill reggae radness! Hope you can make it...

* Shaun T. from Massachusetts said, "The Chuck Norris of Sunglasses."

* Jaimie M. from Florida said, "Slick, Sexy, Bitchin'-Ass Arnettes."

* Ken L. from Pennsylvania said, "They Look Completely F'n Sick!"

* Alex L. from California said, "Makes a Boss, a Man."

* Ryan E. from Florida said, "Forged Construction by Obliterative Forces."

Thanks to all who participated!  If you didn't win, don't stress.  We're currently running another Facebook giveaway featuring our LTD gas station-inspired Fire Drill shades.

Click here to enter and for all the details.  12 lucky winners will be chosen, and the contest ends May 15th.  Good luck!

The crew at BallerStatus.com was in the house and snapped some killer pics of the night's antics. Here's a taste with more available here. Special thanks to our homie Jay Casteel.

Hit up BallerStatus.com for more pics.

Here's a few pics courtesy of Transworld Snowboarding, and for a full wrap-up check out TWSnow.com.

- Niko Cioffi greasing up the Pepto-colored tank

- Johnny Lazz frontside lipsliding his way to a podium spot

- Best trick winner Cody Boan with Johnny Lazz (who's looking extra fresh in the Fire Drill)

- To the winners go the spoils... cash, beer and other Eddie Wall-approved goodies

We’re looking forward to seeing the full parts of Thomas Rentschler, Conny Mirbach, Alex Nennhuber, Flo Hepting, Felix Hergert, Adrian Kuchenreuther, Thomas Janka, Sandro Trovato, Christoph Friedmann, Jonas Rosenbauer and Ben Dillinger in fall 2011!

We’ll keep you posted with more MARVelous stories soon...

We're of course super stoked on their seal of approval, and encourage you to grab a pair at your local shop today. Remember, summer is right around the corner, so there's no time to waste in stepping up your style game! Click here for more.

While none of our guys landed on the podium, they still charged it and surfed their asses off! Here's a few shots via Surfline.com of the Arnette crew in the heat of the battle...

Day 1: Joel Centeio

Day 1: Mason Ho

Day 2: Timmy Reyes

Day 2: Mason Ho

Day 3: Timmy Reyes

Day 3: Joel Centeio

Day 4: Timmy Reyes

For a full wrap-up report click here.

In the first semi-final, two SLC crews are battling it out in their quest to move on to the final round. The ultimate goal for all Crew Clash warriors is of course to earn a part in the new Think Thank video "Ransack Rebellion."

So who's it gonna be: Critters or Kick The Bucket? Watch the below videos, if you don't remember them from earlier battles, and then VOTE for your favorite crew at YoBeat.com. May the best crew win!

CRITTERS

Riders: Sean Whitaker, Shaun Nakamine, Brett Maes, Jeff Holce, Andrew Nagel, Max Schulz & Cooper Thomas
Edit: Andrew Nagel
Location: Salt Lake City (via Oregon, Minnesota & Pennsylvania)

KICK THE BUCKET

Riders: Andrew Aldridge, Kevin Maples, J Tucker Brown, Rob Field, Cameron Gorby & Christopher Cloud
Edit: Andrew Aldridge
Location: Salt Lake City (via New Hampshire)

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT.COM

Being the rad folks that they are, they've decided to spread the wealth and run an exclusive contest on their site to give YOU the chance to win a sick Arnette prize pack.

For full details and entry info hit up Frank151.com. The contest ends Monday, May 16th, so don't sleep on this one!

Reflecting back on the final round which earned him a cool $2,500 and top spot on the podium, Dunphy said in his typical understated manner, "That was definitely my best heat. I really don’t know what it was, just doing what I do." Not a bad day at the office, if you ask me.

For more in-depth contest coverage, click here to read Nick McGregor's "Fight Club" story on EasternSurf.com.

All photos via EasternSurf.com.

At only 11 years old, the Newport Elementary fifth grader is Arnette's youngest team rider. But don't let his pint size fool you because Tyler surfs with man-sized power, finesse and confidence. The future is very bright for this kid and we're stoked he's part of the fam!

Photo: Blake Hill via SurfingMagazine.com

TRANNY FINDERS

Riders: Connor Brown, Myles Gable, Riley Goodwin, Bo Valencia, Dylan Trewin, Garry Read, Robert Bench, Jesse Gouviea, Ben Maki
Edit: Jesse Gouviea
Location: Seattle, WA

KOTBRATS

Riders: Tobi Hartmuth, Fabi Sandholzer, Gido Gfoellner, Raffi Kossman, Marry Luugen
Location: Park in Serfaus and Street in Seefeld; both in Tirol, Austria

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT!

And for a more in-depth look at Gorkin, check out the recent profile Atlantic Surf Life did on him right here. Gorkin is the MAN and we're psyched to see him getting some well-deserved recognition!

Held at Cantina Lounge in Fullerton, it was free to get in with drink specials flowin' all night.  Del and Bukue One both gave killer live performances and absolutely blew the doors off the place, like they always do!  The Arnette fam was in the house including new recruits like surfer Mason Ho and skaters Ryan and Scott Decenzo.  Plus, a few lucky partygoers got hooked up with free shades and other exclusive gear autographed by Del.

All-in-all it was an awesome night and everyone had a rad time!  The Heavy Hitter is now available nationwide, so keep an eye out at your local shop.  Special thanks to Shorescrew and Cantina Lounge.

Here's a few pics with more available on our Facebook page.

Check out the below trailer and find out more on HBO's website.  "East of Main Street: Asians Aloud" premieres May 2nd.  Congrats, Willy!

Huge congrats to BK and the other American podium finishers! To find out more click here. And to stay up on all BK happenings, be sure to connect with him on Twitter and Facebook.

BK's most recent visitor was Arnette teammate Corey Martinez who not only rips, but is hands down one of the raddest dudes in BMX. Check out Corey's "Baker's Dozen" edit featuring 13 bangers served up fresh for your viewing pleasure.

This guaranteed for an easy atmosphere full of stoked and happy faces from seeing so much creative and progressive snowboarding. All the riders loved this event to the fullest.

Steffen Kornfeld provided some shots for us. Dig this!

Alex is back on snow – and loves it.

You gotta love this setup. It is even more impressive if you know that all this was built having 20° Celcius for weeks with the left-overs of this poor European winter. Props to the Honey Hills Crew!

The clip is so good and so much fun to watch:

Head Jib Factory 2011 by Alex Tank from HEAD Snowboards on Vimeo.

Congrats to all of this year's winners:

Best Rider Overall: Marc Swoboda AUT (2000 €)
Best Trick: Benny Urban GER, Polejam BS 360 to 50-50 BS 180 out at the gas tank (1000 €)
Most Creative Trick: Dani Rajcsanyi GER, BS Bluntslide tranfer FS Bluntslide at the stair set (1000 €)
Winner Game of Snow: Marc Swoboda AUT (500 €)

We're thanking everyone involved and are already looking forward to Jib Factory 2012!

With an intro like this, you know it's a must read: "I met Johnny when he was like 15 years old at a house party in North Lake Tahoe where he stole all of my beer and then gave it out to everyone?!? Johnny had quite the reputation as a kid... I remember him shredding all over Northstar at Tahoe – jumping ropes, spraying people with slush and yelling at Ski Patrol when they had a problem with it." NICE!

Read up on the rest of Johnny's antics here, and check out his rail wizardry in the first half of the below ThirtyTwo "Spot Check" edit.

Here's what Willy had to say, "Cheers to 20 years skateboarding professionally. Thank you to all that have supported my skateboarding in the past, present and future. I really do appreciate it and I’m truly grateful. You guys are awesome!"

We feel the same way, Willy. Here's hoping for 20 more!

Will it be Yawgoons out of New England, or Have Some reppin' the Mid-Atlantic?  Their future rests in your hands, so hit up YoBeat.com today to cast your vote.  The crew with the most votes at 11:59pm on Sunday, May 1st, will move on.  Good luck!

YAWGOONS

Riders: Dylan Gamache, Marcus Rand, Brian Skorupski, Zack Wilmot, Mary Rand, Saara Untracht-Oakner
Edit: Brendan Gouin
Location: Rhode Island

HAVE SOME

Riders: DANIGGAWITDATATTOOS, Bearcub Mandela, Cooper “The Benedict Arnold of Snowboarding” Thomas, Josh Zerkel, Nathan Cash Forgoldevanko, Ian Macy, Eric “Taylor Ham or Die” Holly, Leeland Wyler, Benjamin Mortimer Stout IV
Location: Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT

In the May issue of Alliance Wakeboard Magazine, Vandall takes over the "Matters" section to give an inside look at the highs and lows of his illustrious career.  As the edit staff puts it, "The two pages are filled with more power and emotion than we’ve ever heard from Vandall himself, a must read for all fans of the West Coast leader."  So do yourself a favor and pick up a copy at your local newsstand today!

In support of this powerful feature, we're running a special retrospective ad that takes a snapshot of our longtime relationship with Vandall.  For a more in-depth look, check out the photo gallery on our Facebook page - which we'll be adding to over the coming weeks.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Rounding things up from last year’s IN YOUR FACE Video Contest we’re now supporting some guys of the Munich Crew with another project. Jonas Rosenbauer and Conny Mirbach who competed in Arnette’s video contest last summer are also filming for a young, fresh and motivated movie project from Munich – the MARVS. We’re very happy to support the crew and help them produce their new movie – the successor of last year’s: Just Marvelous!

We’ll keep you posted with all news about the crew and tease you with little edits of trips and contest here and there. In the meantime enjoy the trailer of Just Marvelous:

Keen on the full blast of Just Marvelous? Visit their Vimeo channel for the full movie:

http://vimeo.com/marvs

Here is some smooth action of Conny Mirbach:

Those guys are the heads behind and also in front of the cameras: Adrian and Tommy messing around.

Of course the crew does socialize. So do that too and follow them:

http://www.facebook.com/marvstv

For battle #2, this week it's SLC-based crew Kick The Bucket going up against Head West from South Dakota. Only one crew can win, so vote today at YoBeat.com! The crew with the most votes at 11:59pm on Sunday, April 24th, will move on.

KICK THE BUCKET

Riders: Andrew Aldridge, Kevin Maples, J Tucker Brown, Rob Field, Cameron Gorby, Christopher Cloud
Edit by: Andrew Aldridge
Location: Salt Lake City (Via New Hampshire)

HEAD WEST

Riders: Alex Hammerstrom, Alex Lockwood, Dan Amundson, Dan Nix, Derick Lang, Ethan Olson, James Bechina, Mikey Roynesdal, Nate Veatch, Tanner Jones, Terril Van Hemert, Zach Nix
Edited/Filmed by: Tyler Hitchcock
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT.COM

Tired of getting kicked out of spots and suffering through brutal Chi-town winters, BK decided to take matters into his own hands.  With help from his extended crew of friends and Nate Wessel from 4 Seasons Skatepark, BK and company designed and built a rad spot specifically geared toward authentic BMX street riding.

As BK puts it, “I love riding and have always dreamed of having a place to ride where all of my favorite things are in one place, and now that dream has come true. It’s a place to ride that’s out of the unfavorable weather and at my disposal 24/7. With the help of Wessel, Povah and many of my friends I was able to make it a reality and I’m really happy with the outcome. Now when my friends come to town, we’ll have a place to ride that’s not restricted to whatever might try to stop us from riding.”

Although The Bakery is not open to the general public, BMX riders from around the world can stay up to date on all park happenings by visiting the official website, Twitter page and Facebook.

Expect a lot of great content to be cooked up at The Bakery in the coming months as some heavy hitters will be making the rounds including Aaron Ross, Van Homan, Arnette teammate Corey Martinez, and many more.

CRITTERS
Riders: Sean Whitaker, Shaun Nakamine, Brett Maes, Jeff Holce, Andrew Nagel, Max Schulz, Cooper Thomas
Edit: Andrew Nagel
Location: Salt Lake City (Via Portland, Minnesota and PA)

DINOSAURS IN OUTERSPACE
Riders: Nathan Nalevanko, Art McNulty, John Farrell, Mike Toman, Kevin Breen, Kyle Luza and Steve Weatherly
Edit: John Farrell
Location: Pennsylvania

VOTE NOW AT YOBEAT

Seeing as it was early April on the East Coast, the conditions weren't ideal, but plenty of great surfing still went down.  Air temps barely cracked 50, water temps were in the mid-40's, full suits were in effect, and super fun head-high waves were pumping all day.

With $2,500 in cash up-for-grabs, everyone was definitely going for it.  When it was all said and done, the big winners of the day were 13-year-old young gun Tyler Clazey in the U16 division, and power surfer Clay Pollioni in the Pro/Am division.  Congrats fellas!

Full results:

16 & Under Division:
1) Tyler Clazey
2) Scott Kirkpatrick
3) Zach Greaser
4) Alex Brooks

Pro/Am Division:
1) Clay Pollioni
2) Sam Hammer
3) Zack Humpherys
4) Vince Boulanger

Mark your calendar because there are still 4 more Cash Pot events this year including:

7/10 – Kewalos – Honolulu, HI
7/22 – Steamer Lane – Santa Cruz, CA
8/12 – Ponce Inlet – Ponce Inlet, FL
8/19 – Kitty Hawk/Nags Head – Outerbanks, NC

Photos courtesy of Joe Guagliardo.

For extended coverage be sure to check out Travis Ajay's feature story on EasternSurf.com.

"I wear sunglasses all the time so it just made sense to get down with Arnette," Appleyard says. "The shades are real tight, some of my homies are on the team, and Duffy is the man."

Welcome aboard, Apples!

Video by: Jason Grillo

Donnie and Hank!

Lennie invites you all!

There will be plenty of exciting competition formats this year – all of them will be rider driven and designed. The invited riders alone can guarantee for electrifying vibes and the sensational crowd of Germany’s capital will do the rest to make it an amazing event. Once you are there don’t miss out on the cash-for-tricks session on selected street course obstacles like the brand new Arnette ledge!

So proud on this beauty. Be ready, get creative on Sunday afternoon and bag some cash!

For more info you can always check:

http://europe.arnette.com/blog

http://www.facebook.com/arnette.eu

http://skatehalle-berlin.de/

Cheeseburger feels the wrath of Pipe!

Here are some video snippets, but head to the Berrics for the full goods.

The Holmstroems, the winners of Arnette IN YOUR FACE contest, are back from their trip and are now sharing their impressions on amazing California with you. Here’s a short note from the Boys that sums up their impressions and experiences. Give it a read...

“On March 10th 2011 we started our Arnette IN YOUR FACE trip to California. Because of the good weather and recommendations of the really nice OC locals, we spent the first 6 days of the 10 day trip in Southern California. Spots like Trestles, Blacks or Swamis contributed to making it a real good time! Being surfers from Germany and surfing the Baltic Sea at home all the time we’re also having loads of fun in less ideal beachbreaks like Newport or Huntington. Surfing Germany’s coast brings conditions much worse and at way lower temperatures

As we’re not afraid of cold water we wanted to check northern California, too. So we took the Suburban for a little ride on Highway 101. Due to bad wind and a wrong swell direction Rincon and Sandspit didn’t quite live up to their reputation. That’s why we went right away and drove straight to Santa Cruz. We surfed the best waves of the trip at spots like Steamer Lane, Pleasure Point and the Hook for the next couple of days. We were quite impressed about the locals’ friendliness, which we hadn’t expected after hearing stories about the Santa Cruz surf scene...

In the end we can say that we had an awesome time in California, surfed many good waves! Yet to say that the beer isn’t that bad, but it doesn’t make a difference as night life isn’t happening after 2 a.m. anyways."

We are stoked on their experiences in California and letting you now go with a few impressions:

Surfing one of all the amazing spots there are in good ol' Cali.

That's how they roll(ed) - Suburban, classy.

You can't compare that to their home turf/surf. So clean.

The Holmstroem Crew SUVing.

We know this is not classy at all - it's shocking actually. This fellow teaches us why you shouldn't place bets if you are betting against someone that knows better.

Thanks Holmstroem Crew for sharing your impressions with us. It was a pleasure. Everyone is looking forward to the videoclip of your trip!

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Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven, Sage Kotsenburg - Welcome to the Family!

The San Diego Pro-Am winners.

The Newport Beach Pro-Am winners! Who will be next in New Jersey?

For the past decade the Ride Shakedown events have distinguished themselves amongst an overly crowded contest calendar by having the most innovative and rider friendly format on the competition circuit. By mandating that riders call their tricks before dropping and abstain from repeating moves the spectacle remains fresh and progressive with only the best riders reap the rewards.

On Friday March 18th, 2011 The Shakedown made its second appearance at The Summit-at-Snoqualmie, WA and in typical Northwest fashion it was damp. Yet the moist conditions didn’t deter the 40 riders in the invite only rail event from stepping up picking apart the two-feature setup. The lookers right of the course yielded a quad kink square bar while the left showcased a bloated round bar complete with a girthy donkey at the end. Two heats of 20 or so riders jammed nonstop for 45 minutes vying for a spot in the 8 man finals. Standouts like Dylan Alito, Garret Warnick, Seth Hill and Yale Cousino set down some of the best tricks of the night but they lacked the consistency and panache of the eventual finalists.

SixEleven: Ride Shakedown 2011 Snoqualmie Recap

The 8 men making the main event cut were Johnny Lazzereschi, Joe Mango, Alex Andrews, Jeremy Cloutier, Ryan Paul, Matts Kulesik, Zak Hale, and Stefan Krumm. After some serious riding, the eventual podium consisted of Johnny Lazzereschi, Matts Kulesik and Jeremy Cloutier respectively.

For the party flyer, see below. And, for the offcial contest information click here. 

They were an extremely frothy group of guys and upon meeting up with them in Newport at 28th street for a surf with Arnette riders Michael Dunphy and Christian Saenz, we knew immediately why they won.  Needless to say that the fog bank rolled in and weather went to crap almost instantaneously but they were still super psyched to be hanging and surfing with us. Even better, was post-surf while we were drying off and the Red Bull girls rolled up…well, just look at the photo below and you will catch my drift. At that moment we realized that these guys were definitely a handful but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Be on the lookout for them as they head up to Santa Cruz, you can’t miss their car…if you see them give them a honk!

Jonas Bronnert...the next Marlon Lipke?

Dunphy was easily the standout of the sesh with huge airs like this...he almost stomped this one too.

Saenzy!

Epic hub caps.

I don't know what they are going to do when they have to return this rental car. Hope they got insurance.

The Red Bull gals were digging the Germans. I need to learn a foreign language.

Christian Saenz as seen thru the eyes of Michael Dunphy.

And the winners are: Paul Beck, Jonas Bronnert, Lars Kossowski, Lennart Stagneth, Fin-Eric Christenson, Christian Saenz, Michael Dunphy, Fabian Aschenbach and Jasper Schwampe. Congrats boys! Tear it up in Santa Cruz!

PHOTOS: CARL STEINDLER/ARNETTE

EVENT SCHEDULE (free admission)

Friday, March 18th, 2011
10am to 12pm - Registration amateur qualifications
1pm to 3pm - Amateur qualification
3:330pm - Qualifying riders announced
4pm to 5pm - Rail Jam qualifications
5pm to 6:30pm - Course maintenance
6:30pm to 8:30 pm - Rail jam
8:45pm - Awards Ceremony
10pm - RIDE Shakedown After party at Snoqualmie Casino (21 years +, cover charge tbd)

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
11am to 1:30pm - RIDE Shakedown semi-finals
1:45pm to 2:30pm - Snowboarder Mag autograph session with pro riders
3:30pm to 5pm - RIDE Shakedown finals
5:30pm - Awards Ceremony
10pm - RIDE Shakedown After party at Snoqualmie Casino (21 years +, cover charge tbd)

Blessed with loads of natural charisma and an effortless style that mixes old-school moves with an aggressive aerial assault, Mason is determined to carry on the rich legacy established by his father and Uncle Derek.  With the blood of surfing royalty coursing through his veins and a dedication that is unmatched, Mason’s future looks extremely bright.

“Arnette is an awesome company and I am stoked to be riding for them because all the surfers I looked up to as a grom rode for Arnette, or ride for them now,” says Mason.  “The team is super strong and I am really excited to be a part of it.”

In addition to Arnette, Mason also surfs for …Lost and Etnies.

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Dennis Busenitz has won Tampa Pro 2011. Busenitz flew to Tampa from his home in San Francisco the night before the finals and came through with a perfect run in his last of three. Busenitz, who won Tampa once before back in 2005, saw the wins (or perhaps the winning celebrations) as being similar.

"Very similar. Champagne and ... weirdness," he said after the scores were announced. "It's good though. I just landed all the stuff I wanted to do."

The final was a fierce contest between Busenitz, Torey Pudwill, Chaz Ortiz, Nyjah Huston, Shane O'Neill, Paul Rodriguez and Luan Oliveira. Though it consisted of the top 10 from semifinals as well as Pudwill and Zered Bassett (the golden ticket winners from qualifying day), the real contest seemed to be between the aforementioned group. Each of those skaters had runs and tricks that could win a heavy contest on any given day. Sunday belonged to Busenitz though, no question about it.

Witnessing Busenitz during his last attempt in the finals (the 12 riders who make the finals are given three runs each) was surreal. He skated faster than anyone else the entire weekend with the possible exception of Mike Peterson. With each run, Busenitz changed up a few of his tricks and went full-speed, full-gusto at every obstacle. Falling more than once during his first two attempts, it was amazing to see him hang on in his last run and continue to do tricks even after his time was up. The entire crowd here in Tampa erupted in amazement and the results in his favor seemed like a foregone conclusion to all in attendance.

Altogether, this was yet another fantastic contest put on by SPoTlight Productions and the folks at the Skatepark of Tampa. Seems like they get better every year and the level of competition gets more and more intense. Outside of the competitive atmosphere on the course, the camaraderie of a skateboarding event put on by skaters for skaters makes Tampa Pro something unique and special for all of us in attendance. See you next year. 

For the complete and non-rundown version of the story head to ESPN...

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

1.    Dennis Busenitz $20,000
2.     Nyjah Huston $15,000
3.     Torey Pudwill $10,000
4.     Shane O'Neill $5,000
5.     Luan Oliveira $4,000
6.     Paul Rodriguez $3,000
7.     Chaz Ortiz $2,500
8.     Zered Bassett $1,750
9.     Eric Koston $1,500
10.     Ryan Decenzo $1,250
11.     Jereme Rogers $1,000
12.     Chris Troy $1,000

Our very own Ryan Decenzo getting busy.

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Ransack Rebellion teaser 

As the official team launch party series, this three-stop tour celebrates the 2011 re-launch of Arnette’s goggle program and newly minted team of snow shredders including Devun Walsh, Zac Marben, Dustin Craven and Sage Kotsenburg.
 
All three stops will feature live performances by Del The Funky Homosapien and Bukue One, with Arnette Am, DJ Matty Mo, on the turntables.  Devun, Zac, Dustin and Sage will be at select stops, and free gear and good times will be flowing for all partygoers.
 
Arnette Brain Freeze Tour Schedule: (Note: Whistler is the final stop!)
(21+ to get in; doors open at 8pm; space is limited)
 
* 01/27 – Bender’s Tavern – Denver, CO
* 02/10 – Hyde Lounge – Mammoth Lakes, CA
* 03/12 – Garfinkel’s – Whistler, Canada
 

Check out the photos and videos from Denver and Mammoth. 

Special thanks to TransWorld SNOWboarding & Think Thank for their support. For more info check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

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Tahoe’s own Nick Visconti is a cerebral snowboarder who creatively explores shredding through filming for Think Thank and producing online media segments for “Tahoe Dangerzone,” a video blog that documents his on-hill antics and experiments.  Nick has a larger-than-life personality and unique style, and he is a dedicated skateboarder.  When not holding it down in Tahoe, he can be found lurking in Venice Beach with the Arbor crew.

North Lake Tahoe’s Johnny Lazz is one of the funniest dudes you will ever meet.  He is loud, super talkative and doesn’t give a f%#k what other people think.  An all-terrain dominator who can slay backcountry lines and handrails equally well, Johnny loves to bend the rules and has been known to outrun ski patrol on more than one occasion.

A proud Vermonter with deep Killington roots, Niko Cioffi has a scrappy swagger and style all his own.  He is a founding member of Rutland’s GBP crew, and over the past few years he has spent winters in Truckee riding and filming with the Forum team.  With several impressive video parts already to his credit and a deep bag of tech tricks on lock, the future looks bright for this versatile Green Mountain shredder.

Tim Eddy is an Alpine Meadows local and total ripper.  When the flakes are flying he spends his days in the backcountry dropping cliffs and carving out ridiculous lines.  When summer rolls around he packs his bags and heads to High Cascade to keep the good times rollin’.  A self-proclaimed foodie with a sweet tooth, Tim’s mellow demeanor and positive attitude make him an awesome guy to hang out with.

Norwegian powerhouse Alek Ostreng charged onto the scene a few years back and has been making noise ever since.  A dedicated member of the Youngblood squad, Alek is a top competitor on the Winter Dew Tour and has been hard at work this season filming for the new Forum team video.  Whether big air or slopestyle, Alek is always smooth as butter and can throw down with the best of ‘em.

Alex Tank is a Euro jibbing machine with a super clean style who kills parks and rails like nobody’s business.  Arguably the best thing to come out of Germany since Heidi Klum and Oktoberfest, Alex rides with the Eye of the Tiger and absolutely destroys it every time he straps on his board.

Be on the lookout for Arnette’s snow team at a mountain near you as they will all be wearing the new Mercenary and Series 3 goggles, which are slated to hit shops Fall 2011.

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Tarik Kashogi dropping the wallet.

One of our favorite groms little Tyler Gunter.

Newport's own Josh Hoyer.

Nick Fowler was flaring up!

Colin Moran showing some smooth moves that put him onto the podium.

Pete Mussio is no stranger to air time.

See, we told you there were some girls here.

Kody Clemens didn't repeat but he still surfed well enough to take home 5th.

Hoyer.

The U16 winners.

The Pro-am winners!

Colin Moran is a happy camper!

OFFICIAL RESULTS:

PRO-AM

1 = Pete Mussio

2 = Travis Beckman

3 = Josh Hoyer

4 = Adam Virs

5 = Bobby Okvist

6 = Matt King

Under 16

1 = Colin Moran

2 = Jay Christenson

3 = Skip McCoullough

4 = Michael Gumina

5 = Kody Clemens

6 = Meah Collins

The 2nd stop of Arnette's 2011 Cash Pot Surf Series has been moved to Prospect Street!  The contest will still take place this Saturday (3/5), but instead of happening at Blackies as originally planned, it will now be held two miles North at Prospect Street where the swell is expected to be much better.

Contest check-in time is 6:30am on the beach, and entry forms can be downloaded at Arnette.com

With the first stop at Seaside Reef being a huge success and Cory Arrambide pocketing over $500, who will take the crown at Prospect? Come on out and show us what you got...remember, entry is free and a good time is guaranteed.
 
Arnette’s new regional surf series is free to enter and features seven contests throughout California, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida.  Competitors will be broken up into two divisions – Pro-Am and 16 & Under – with $2,500 in cash up-for-grabs at each event.  Unlike most contests where only top finishers get paid, at the Cash Post Surf Series money will be awarded from heat one through the finals.
 
“We’re all about having a good time at Arnette, and we’re really excited about the Cash Pot Surf Series because it’s something new and different that’s bringing the fun back to surfing,” says Arnette Team and Events Manager Brent Bearden.  “Not only is it going to be a blast, but it will give kids a bunch of chances to win killer prizes and money... Win your heat, get paid.  Land a sick trick, get paid.  Place well in your division, get paid.  The cash is gonna be flowin’!”
 
At each contest, ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be in full effect with the first place finisher in the 16 & Under division taking home $250 and the winner of the Pro-Am division earning a cool $500.
 
Entry Rules (Download the official entry form)
Free entry, sign ups will be event day only between 6:30a-7:30a, first come first serve. You can only enter one division, if spaces are open after 8a, you may enter two divisions if eligible.
 
2011 Arnette Cash Post Surf Series dates and locations include:
 
* 03/05 – Blackies – Newport Beach, CA
* 04/09 – Casino Pier – Seaside Heights, NJ
* 07/10 – Kewalos Basin – Honolulu, HI
* 07/22 – Steamer Lane – Santa Cruz, CA
* 08/12 – Ponce Inlet – Ponce Inlet, FL
* 08/19 – Kitty Hawk/Nags Head – Outerbanks, NC
 
Special thanks goes out to BL!SSS Magazine for their support. 

Format/Cash Breakdown

Pro-Am Division (all ages)
Maximum of 32 surfers, 4-man, 15-minute heats, 20-minute finals.       

Note: format may change to 48, 6-man heats depending on entries

Cash Prizing ($1,600)
•    1st: $500
•    2nd: $300
•    3rd: $200
•    4th: $100
•    Round one heat win: $50
•    Specialty prize: $100 (TBA event day)

Under 16 Division (age as of 1/1/11)
Maximum of 48 surfers, 6-man, 15-minute heats, 20-minute finals.       

Note: format may change to 32, 4-man heats depending on entries

Cash Prizing ($900)
•    1st: $250
•    2nd: $125
•    3rd: $100
•    4th: $75
•    5th: $50
•    6th: $25
•    Round one heat win: $25
•    Specialty prize: $75 (TBA event day)

Judging Criteria
ASP judging criteria and interference rules will be used with hand tabulation.

2.28.2011 - Polar Opposites Webisode #1

Go to the website now!!!!!!!!!

Bonjuorno! Alek Oestreng was in Italy this week to eat some pasta, drink red wine, and win some damn contests. Successful on all accounts, Alek won the Burn River Jump and took Fourth Place in Slopestyle. Originally, he was announced a third place finish, but then got pushed back to fourth....WTF is up with European judging? Either Way, Alek still murdered it and we are so proud of him.

Each year before heading down to Costa Rica, I invite friends to come and enjoy the sun and surf that is so prevalent this time of year during the country’s high season. I ran into South Carolina surfboard shaper Kelly Richards at a recent NSSA contest and told him he should come down and bring his sons, Cole and Cam. A few months later, I got an e-mail from Kelly saying they had booked their tickets and teamrider Luke Gordon and his dad Tom would also be on board. To my surprise, he brought along the said surfers plus three more friends from their home state of South Carolina. That brought the grand total of surfers to eight, and if you have ever traveled with that many friends, you know what a logistic hassle it is to get everyone moving in the same direction, especially starting out at 6:00 a.m. every morning....

For the full feature visit our boys at ESM. Meanwhile, check out some of Cam's best waves below. 

This contest series is the first of its kind as contestants in the Pro-Am Division earned $50 for winning their first and second round heats, and competitors in the 16 & Under Division were awarded $25 for each heat win.  During the quarter-finals Arnette offered up a pot of $100 for the best trick, and the winner was Brent Reilly with an insane 360 air reverse.  All-in-all, the event was super fun and everyone who participated went home stoked. Huge congrats to Cory Arrambide for grinding through the tough conditions and taking home the grand prize of a cool $500. More Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series events will take place in the coming months on both coasts and in Hawaii, so keep checking in back here on our website for the full schedule and more details. Also, extended Facebook photo gallery will be coming in a couple of days, but on March 1 be sure to check all of the action in BLISS Mag.

Beandip shows off the fresh singlets.

Gabe Garcia now rides for us...his job interview being turns like this.

Nick "Little D" Fowler with a layback for the ages.

Chris Cote making his long-awaited comeback.

Simmo on the mic.

Virs is happy with a fiddy...

Cory Arrambide showing how he won it all!

Brent Reiley taking home a benji for best trick.

Boys winners.

Pro-Am winners circle.

Arrambide is now $500 richer...you better be taking me to lunch soon.

PHOTOS: STEINDLER/ARNETTE

Sage going for broke!

The podium with Sage on the left, Chas in the middle and Tyler on the right.

The people came out in droves to say the least...

Some stoked partygoers.

Del prepping for his perfromance.

Bukue One checking out our awesome array of new goggles.

Gimme gimme...I want some of dat!

The man of the hour, Del, not one to perform and bounce. This guy is truly amazing, and we're digging the fashion statement he's been making at our last couple of parties with the goggles. Trendsetter? Pretty soon peeps all over Oakland are gonna be rocking goggles instead of sunnies.

Chester in the Venkman!

Now that's a cheesy speed slash if I've ever seen one!

For photos and video recapping all of the action from the SIA launch party click here. 

Special thanks to TransWorld SNOWboarding & Think Thank for their support. For more info check us out on Facebook and Twitter.

Chicks dig the Yeti!

Arnette young gun Sage Kotsenburg hanging out and taking in the festivities.

This guy sure knows how to party.

See ya next year Yeti...anybody got some money he can borrow for bail?

"It was NW swell mixed with a little NNW so it was focusing at Off-the-Wall bigger than Pipe," Joel Centeio recalls of last week's dream run. "That was one of the better sessions I've ever had out there. I had five or six of my best waves that day. It was consistently good, six- to eight-foot Off-the-Wall with perfect conditions. That was actually my first wave of the session and there were only a few guys out so I paddled straight into the lineup and this wave swung inside. I got a decent little pump at the beginning and from there I had my speed. I was super-deep and saw the doggy door at the end. As I flew out, I threw a little claim because I was psyched on it."

Check the full sequence in animated action here. 

The $$$ shot! Photo: Jeremiah Klein

Beandip, Devun Walsh and Joe.

All around party guy and representer of all things Arnette, Sticky!

Dustin Craven all smiles.

Del and Devun pre show convo.

Del is magical on stage and had the crowd going!

Del looking good with our new Series 3 frames.

Del only operates in funk time, as seen here in pure funkadelic thought.

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Timmy's OTW bomber!!!

Ransack Rebellion teaser

Coming to a store near you in August...

BMX has allowed me to live inside the history books that once just 
weighed  down my backpack as I rode my bike school.  A few years ago 
on an Etnies trip we hopped a fence and rode a bank-to-rail in front 
of Hitler's former airport in Berlin. That was crazy. I've also got to 
pedal down the same streets that Manuel Noriega once marched his army 
down in Panama. I've manualed through Red Square in Moscow,  done a 
barspin in front of the former KGB headquarters and past countless 
memoirs of Stalin.

This video is a brief glimpse into an experience that goes beyond 
words. Riding in Saddam Hussein's palace was insane. These brief 
minutes of riding through his former empire made things more vivid to 
me than any history book or Discovery Channel program ever could. I'm 
thankful for the experience and hope you enjoy.

Video edit by David Leep.

BK doing his thing at Saddam's former palace.

From Denver to Aspen, the big air contest moved across Colorado with riders throwing it down at Winter X Games. Horgmo landed a triple cork to post the highest total score of 80, with second and third close behind. Canada's Sebastien Toutant scored a 79 to take silver with our Kostenburg earning a 77 to finish with bronze. To say that we're proud of Sage is a severe understatement, for him to step up like this and take home bronze only cements what we already know...that he one of the best up and comers out there. Right on Sage!

Sage under the lights.

Wanna learn more? Well then, for the full story head here and here for the video. Get involved!

BK is truly a wonderfuly ambassador for the sport!

To watch the event live head here.

Freddy P doing what he does best.

Timmy Reyes is no stranger to the Backdoor barrels.

"Yo Bruce, let's sit on these other two guys" jokes Freddy with his good friend before paddling out to do work. They both advanced.

Big ups to ESPN for posting this rad video and nice interview with our boy Sage.

The other day I found myself passing through Chicago again, and every time I do, I make an effort meet up with DK's Brian Kachinsky. The funny thing is, he's always traveling when I come to town, and we never get to meet up. I run into him more in other parts of the country throughout the year than in Chicago. I guess that's just the life of a pro BMXer, but Kachinsky's is more like that of a celebrity. He's always on the go, traveling on some of the most unique and coolest trips that go down in BMX. And as luck would have it, we finally did get to meet up on my last pass through Chicago.

Of course, Brian just got back into town and was already packing his bags to fly out to Calfornia the next day. He was off to stay at Rooftop's house and get out of the snow. We didn't have much time to shoot photos, but he had a minute to grab some coffee and catch up. He told me about some of the wild trips he's gone on lately, in addition to the whole etnies team change. This is our conversation.

ESPN.com: Shortly after coming back from your Iraq trip for "Bike Over Baghdad," you flew down to New Orleans just to ride an abandoned Six Flags Theme park. What was that like? Who all went and did you find much to ride?
Kachinsky: Aaron Ross, Jeff K., Walter Pieringer and myself went on a spur of the moment adventure that couldn't have gone much better. It was fun, scary and interesting all wrapped up in two action-packed days. The result will be in an upcoming issue of Ride UK. It's going to be awesome. Keep your eyes out for it.

You've been busted before riding and fined pretty heavy for riding a spot in the past. Were you scared that you might get arrested or fined riding the Six Flags park in New Orleans?
Nah, I'm over it. I'm just going to keep riding my bike, having fun and hoping that I don't make anyone mad while doing it.

You just left for California to kick it with Rooftop and Kat Von D. How's it going? What are you guys up to? Are you planning on getting a tattoo while you're out there?
I'm just out in California avoiding the worst part of the Midwest winter. Rooftop was nice enough to let me crash at his place. No Kat sightings so far but I've met her before, she's rad and very down to earth. Tattoos? Nah, tattoos are not my cup of tea but well-done tattoos do look pretty rad.

There were just that big shake up with the entire etnies team for 2011. What are your thoughts about it all and are you excited about the direction things are going?
I think the etnies team for 2011 is awesome! That being said, I thought the 2010 team was amazing too. Things change and what goes on behind the scenes is really none of my business so I stay out of all that. I am stoked for trips this year with the crew and being able to wear some of the best shoes out. Thanks etnies!

What's your number one goal for 2011?
My goal is to get rad at least once a day. So far so good!

Now how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I have been looking forward to this event since I left Tallinn last year. This contest is always an exciting one because the riding is always insane and it's in an amazing city/country. Simpel Session never disappoints.

How many times have you been before?
- I think this will be my 4th time to Simpel Session. Each year keeps getting better.

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that you want to show off in Tallinn?
- At the moment I have the same sponsors I had last year. DK, Etnies, Action Village and Arnette are all helping me have a great time in 2011. I'm pumped.

What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011?
- My first impression was overwhelmed. The course looks insane this year and looks like a lot of people are going to be going really fast. Shit's gonna get crazy.

When are you getting there?
- I think I'm getting there the night of February 2nd. I'm flying all the way from Los Angeles this time. I've been staying out here with Rooftop this past month to escape the cold Chicago winters. It will be a long full day of flying to get there but who cares... it's Estonia!

Are you spending some extra time in Tallinn? and if so, what have you planned on doing besides riding the contest?
- Yeah, I'm planning go to Finland or Latvia for a few days after the contest which should be a lot of fun. There are indoor parks in each place and I have friends in both. I figure, if I fly halfway across the world I might as well take some time to sightsee and chill right?

Who are you looking forward to see at the event?
- Everyone. I'm stoked to see guys like Sergio and Ruben who are teammates of mine but I don't get to see them as often as the other guys. I'm also excited to see anyone else who lives outside the US because chances are I haven't seen them for a while. It's always nice to catch up, ride bikes and maybe have a beer afterwards.

Who do you think will make a podium spot for sure?
- There are never any guarantees at something like that but I'd say Drew B. and Garrett both have a great chance. They both ALWAYS kill it.

Will you be nervous when you drop in for your run in front of a few thousand screaming girls?
- Haha, nah. It's not the first time. haha.

Are you ready for the after-parties?
- Oh man. Nothing can prepare you for that. Should I practice?

If the right obstacle is there, what trick are you going to try for the first time in a contest?
- I'll have to see the course in person before I can tell if there is something new I can do on it. There are a few things I'd like to try though and if everything feels right, it would be the perfect time to try something new.

The vehicle that our boy BK is gonna use to win this awesome event!

If Sage Kotsenburg expected to be as good as he is now, he surely doesn't admit it.

The 17-year-old Park City slopestyle snowboarder has a low-key, laid-back persona that seemingly carries over onto his numerous competition circuits.
"It's a whirlwind," said Kotsenburg.
Having lived in Park City for 13 years, he grew up snowboarding on the slopes of Park City Mountain Resort with his older brother, Blaze. At the age of five, he strapped into his first snowboard and by the age of seven he was competing.
Starting at age eight, he won every U.S. Snowboard Series event he enrolled in for the next four years. He made his U.S. Open slopestyle debut at the age of 12, and with each successive year, Kotsenburg has continued to improve and to turn heads.

"It definitely worked out, like crazy fast," he said. "Time seems to go by in the blink of an eye."

As the 2009-10 Winter Dew Tour men's slopestyle season came to an end, he found himself sitting at No. 1, finishing with a season-high in total points (260). With a Dew Cup in hand, he also took fifth place at the Winter X-Games a year ago and took a silver medal in the 2009-10 X-Games Europe. Kotsenburg is enjoying his blossoming career, and says there's no feeling comparable to competing at the Winter X-Games. He is salivating at the opportunity in the next couple months.

"It's just so epic," he said. "There's a super good vibe and you're like in superstar status. Dropping into that lip at the X-Games it's a really big rush."

So far this season on the Dew Tour, there's been one stop at Breckenridge, Colo., an event in which Kotsenburg struggled a bit.
He said he had a run of successful practices before the competition started. However, the course got dumped on by sticky snow on the last day of the competition and snow accumulated in the middle of many jumps.

"It just wasn't working out," he said. "I couldn't clear the jumps."

Kotsenburg finished 11th overall. But he is ready to get back on track when the tour stops in Killington, Vt., next weekend.

But life for the 17-year-old isn't always snowboarding; probably just 99 percent. Kotsenburg is home schooled and has only two more classes to finish before he graduates. Most of his friends attend Park City High School and when he's not soaring through the air, he can be found hanging out with friends.

When asked if the college path is in his near future, he addressed the question as if he'd never heard it before.

"Right now, I don't really feel I need to go to college," he said. "I'm just not rushing into it."

His focus on improving his snowboarding technique is simple: just work and try things that have never been tried.

"You have to learn tricks so fast," he said. "It's not only about having ability. It's not just a double-cork 360; it's something that's pretty heavy. It's scary trying to go that another 10 feet."

Being an innovator at 17 isn't easy. While it may look fairly easy, the technique and thought behind tricks should not be underestimated.

"You take one rotation, you multiply it and you just hope it works out," he said. "Once you know how to do something you'll be fine.
"It's almost like going in slow motion. You think you're going to die almost; it's like a rollercoaster."

Even having broken his wrist three different times, his collarbone twice (repaired with plates and screws), and a knee injury, the youngster is able to keep a smile going, knowing full well what he's able to do.
"It's funny how it all works," he said. "It's all good."

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Here they are, rocking the crowd in LA as lead singer Brophy proudly wears our new Fire Drill shades. 

Brophy amping the crowd and rocking the Fire Drill.

There are five sequences of Ryan Decenzo and the first four people to head over to our Facebook page and correctly name the tricks will be the lucky winners of an Arnette goodie bag. Enjoy the images from the day! 

This one is a Wall Ride, obviously. But can you head over to our Facebook and tell us the five below?

Supa.

Duffy.

Duffy takes a shot at the wall.

IN Your Face, some of Barcelona's best.

Decenzo, its not all fun and games.

Willy was ripping to say the least...

Willy giving Ryan some props and saying, "hey man, let's see that one more time".

Supa contemplates his approach.

Yeah Supa!!!

Willy Santos. Man, myth and legend. 

Pat Duffy.

Supa signing his life away...

Pre sesh office banter with Joe Freitag, Pat Duffy, Willy Santos and Ryan Decenzo.

The Sucihi boys were psyched on our building.

Our A-Team grinds some Wahoos.

Until next time Sucihi crew, have a safe flight home.

PHOTOS: CARL STEINDLER/ARNETTE

Christian Saenz with a textbook top turn.

Saenz again this time with a backside blast.

Tyler Gunter on his bomb before the horn...

The Judges booth.

Our zone...you best empty yo pockets before you step in here.

Gunter's eye of the tiger.

Jarred manages to almost find a barrel in the fledgling surf.

Eric's heat was plagued with the longest lulls and most horrid conditions.

See, told you it was mediocre at best.

Chase Wilson just couldn't get it going, bet he would have had better luck surfing for our team.

Although Bobby Okvist was flaring (for team Analog) his dream ended in RD2.

Dunphy, being from Florida is no stranger to small waves and turns like this got him all the way into the semis.

Nick "Little D" Fowler smashing the end section.

Jarred and Christian taking in the scene.

Free Wahoo's anybody? I ate like 4 fish tacos!

Jarred Cassidy with a smooth cutty but unfortunately his heat was stacked against some CT vets.

Gunter going vertical.

Gunter mad-dawging the paparrazi.

Christian Saenz all smiles. 

Jarred Cassidy is a kid who is eternally stoked and we're glad to have him on our team.

Michael Dunphy made it all the way to the semis, frustrated but stoked at the same time. Good thing our patented Venkman's hide his tears but make him look good all at the same time. Next year Dunphhh!!

PHOTOS: CARL STEINDLER/ARNETTE

A few words from the team:
 
“I’m so stoked to have the opportunity to join such an influential brand, and it’s a true honor to be selected as Arnette’s snow team captain,” says Devun Walsh.  “All the guys are super rad and the new goggles have such a great fit and clean look.  The designers have done an awesome job putting a modern twist on a classic frame with the Series 3, and I’m psyched to wear goggles that work so well in all conditions.”
 
“I’m super excited to be on the Arnette team,” says Zac Marben.  “We all have our own unique style, but totally respect one another’s riding abilities.  The new goggles look and feel great, and people are stoked that Arnette is back on the mountain.  I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Arnette and the team.”
 
“Riding for Arnette is awesome because they were the first pair of goggles I ever owned,” says Dustin Craven.  “Arnette has a lot of history in snowboarding and being part of the goggle program feels great.  The team is rad and having Devun [Walsh] on the program is legendary.  I’m pumped on the quality of the new goggles, and their overall look and feel is really cool.”
 
“When I first started snowboarding, Arnette was one of the dopest brands around and I would’ve done anything to get my hands on a pair,” says Sage Kotsenburg.  “Now I ride for Arnette which is an awesome feeling.  The goggles work really well and the team is super solid.  Arnette has some big things coming up this year and I love being part of it.”
 
Arnette’s new 2011 goggles – the Series 3 and Mercenary – will debut at SIA (booth #1135) in Denver, CO, followed by ISPO (booth #A2.312) in Munich, Germany.  Retail prices start at USD $65.00, and they will be sold at finer snowboard shops worldwide beginning Fall 2011.

Zac Marben couldn't ne happier to join the ranks of the Arnette Family.

The Barcelona boys' eyes lit up with excitement when told they would be going to a private/secret skate spot, and have it all to themselves while skating with our top dawgs. I could go on and on about the level of skating that went down but we're saving that for our major post next week complete with sequences, video and all, but for now, please enjoy these few snippets of shredfulness. 

Pre shred meal at Wahoos...bet they don't got that in Barcelona?

Supa's still the man.

Pat Duffy.

Willy and Ryan stretching it out and visualizing their lines...

Ryan Decenzo with a 50-50 across the logest rail in the park for the crowd.

Willy's style is timeless.

Sucihi skater Ales Amor doing work.

Adrian Villar.

Gustavo Rodriguez.

Ryan Decenzo is an absolute machine. The kid never stops or gets tired.

No doubt after a long action packed day the Sucihi boys slept tight.

PHOTOS: CARL STEINDLER/ARNETTE

Catfish and Brian Kachinsky keeping themselves and the crowd entertained. The were really impressed with the level of talent.

Slush Puppie was on hand dishing out free slushies with nachos and cheese for the stoked crowd.

Daniel Sandoval from Corona flipping out!

The Groms were psyching out on the show!

Dylan Stark competing in the Big Air contest.

Daniel Sandoval whips it for the crowd.

Catfish and BK with Groms (9-12 year old) division winner Tucker Smith.

Mini Groms winners.

Sponsored division winners.

The man of the day, Daniel Sandoval taking home the win in both the Sponsored and Big Air divisions.

Results:

Minis (8 & Under):
1.    Kaden Stone
2.    Liam O’Neil
3.    Carter Sheffield

Groms (9-12):
1.    Tucker Smith
2.    David Howell
3.    Trevor Navarre

Shredders (13-18):
1.    Anthony Nunez
2.    Brendan Sepe
3.    Jorge Fernandez

Crusty (19 & Up):
1.    Brian Nimmo
2.    Kelly Orsbun
3.    Chris Mounce

Sponsored:
1.    Daniel Sandoval
2.    Dylan Stark
3.    Dan Norvell

Big Air:
1.    Daniel Sandoval

For an extended photo gallery check us out on Flickr.

The winners of each division, Travis Baranowski (Groms),Keenan Cunningham (Boys),Jake McGuire (Juniors), and Piper Austin (Girls), each took home their prizes inside a sick Arnette back pack. Thank you to everyone that participated and hung out despite the chilly weather. I'm pretty sure we all had a blast and a few laughs. Also a big thanks goes out to the sponsors who kicked in and the ESA/NFL district and the FSA for their contributions. We'll see you next year with a whole new exciting format so stay tuned...

Story by Trav - Photos by Truewonder Photography. For a complete gallery please visit us on Facebook.

Results
 
GROMS 10/Under
1. Travis Baranowski
2. Lukas Delgado
3. Rosalyn Lim
4. Braiden Cunningham
5. Maverick Cunningham
 
BOYS 14/Under
1. Keenan Cunningham
2. Mark Howie
3. Trevor Brice
4. Hobie Sears
5. Nick Groshell
6. Wyatt Thompson
 
JUNIORS 18/Under
1. Jake McGuire
2. Merrick Cunningham
3. Daniel Calloway
4. Josh Motes
5. JT Sanders
6. Reed Skinner
 
GIRLS 18/Under
1. Piper Austin
2. Cierra Cunningham
3. Leah Roobin
4. Shealyn Cunningham

Danny Supa strikes me as the type of guy that stays on point both on and off his skateboard. He’s always skated with a lot of power and style, clearly has a good business sense, and has taken full advantage of all of the opportunities that came his way. Those factors seem to weigh heavily on why Danny has managed to maintain as a professional for more than a decade. Despite sponsorship troubles, self-admitted lazy periods, and intermittent lack of coverage; Danny continues to thrive and remain relevant in skateboarding. With clear goals set for himself, Supa is ready to be back in the public eye. I’m looking forward to seeing what he comes up with over the next year or so.

48 Blocks: Where are you from originally and when and how did you get started skateboarding?

Danny: I’m originally from the Bronx New York and I first started skateboarding seriously when I was in Florida living with my dad. My parents separated and me and my sister went to Florida to live with my dad.

48 Blocks: What part of Florida was that?

Danny: It was in Ocala.

For the complete interview with Danny please visit our friends at 48 Blocks.

For a complete event recap please visit our friends at Surfline.

"Surfing's biggest award show in my home town, and I get to co-host it alongside Sal-there's no other way to put it, I'm stoked," says Patacchia.

"It makes so much sense that the industry's most monumental night will finally take place on surfing's biggest stage," added Masekela. "I'm humbled and honored to share the stage with Freddy in presenting what will no doubt be one of the most memorable Surfer Poll Awards in history."

This year's SURFER Poll Awards will be held in honor of recently lost legend, three-time World Champion Andy Irons. While acknowledging all of the surfers lost this year, the event will put a heavy focus on Andy and the legacy he leaves behind in and out of the water. Another focal point of this year's show will be Kelly Slater's 10th world title win. Touted as the world's most dominant athlete, Kelly's accomplishments have catapulted the sport of surfing and garnered the world's attention.

In years past, the SURFER Poll has bestowed top honors to some of the great surfing icons including Phil Edwards, Shaun Tomson, Tom Curren, Andy Irons, Kelly Slater, Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Sofia Mulanovich, and Stephanie Gilmore. With an onslaught of new school talent beginning to make their mark this year, it's uncertain whether the veterans will retain their stronghold on the rankings, or whether we may just see a surprising changing of the guard.

The 40th annual SURFER Poll presented by Samsung and Verizon Wireless will be held on Monday, December 6, 2010, at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. Attendance is by invitation only, but be sure to catch all of the behind-the-scenes and red carpet exclusives along with the event via the live webcast at Surferpoll.com. The show will be simulated on Oceanic Cable channel 250 (letterboxed) and in high definition on channel 1250 (fullscreen). FUEL TV will also be airing an hour-long show on the Surfer Poll Awards on January 5, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

RideBMX: Your dad was in the military, did that factor into you wanting to go on these tours? Why did you want to be a part of B.O.B.?

BK: 
The fact that my dad was in the military did make me curious as to what military life is really like. My dad had served in both Iraq wars, but was never deployed to Iraq. He was always stationed elsewhere. He has always mentioned how he wanted to go to Iraq to help the cause and experience what it’s like over there. When I was invited on the [first] trip I immediately said yes for both my curiosity and my father’s curiosity.

CHECK THE VIDEO OF THE HEAVILY STACKED FINAL BELOW.

We could’ve been hanging in Brooklyn, everyone piled into the street amidst fire escapes, flickering neons, milk crates & air ducts with Levins & Captain’ Franco (Halfway Crooks) on the decks, hoots continually rose from the crowd and hands thrown above heads bouncing along to classic favourites – Bone Thugs, Public Enemy, Dre … da whoop!
All left with smiles & plenty to talk about. Here we come summer fun.

THE SKATANIC REDNECKS

THE SNAKEBIT DRIFTERS

Little D as he is commonly known by friends putting some man muscle into the lip. Photo: Tom Cozad

Arnette: How did you get the nickname Catfish?

Zack Yankush: Short story:Catfish came about because I was jealous that all my friends had nicknames and I didn't so I gave myself the best or worst nickname ever. Long story: involves knockouts, police, and bi-sexual women.

AR: Who/what are your inspirations?

ZY: I get a lot of inspiration from music- I am inspired by struggling artists. A lot of my inspiration comes from riders. Rob Ridge, BK, Degroot, Nyquist.

AR: What Arnette frame is your favorite and why?

ZY: I love the venkmans. They make me feel important and smart when I wear them.

AR: What do you (and others) think about Arnette being in the BMX world?

ZY: It's always a great thing when a company like Arnette gets involved in bmx. Doing it the right way with a tight dialed team was key. It's rad because  Arnette understands the lifestyle aspect of bmx. It's not about contest placings as much as it is looking good.

AR: How was our pump track?

ZY: Whooped my ass, got my brand new jeans dirty, but had a blast! I can't wait for my next visit- I'm gonna clear everything!

AR: Are you looking forward to commentating our Fall Classic coming up?

ZY: Can. Not. Wait. The etnies park is one of my favorite in California. I've talked to a lot of riders and it's going to be packed with a ton of talent! Be there or be square!

AR: Wanna give any final shout outs, advice to beginners etc!

ZY: Don't let anyone dictate your dreams to you. If I would have listened to the haters, I would be working a pathetic job like they all are- I am writing this from Puerto Rico. Holler!

Zack with good mate Dane Beardsley...btw, did we mention that Dane himself is one of the top five Flatlanders in the world? That sure makes for good travel company.

Interview and Photos: Carl Steindler/Arnette

More info at the BFF Facebook page :

Also a major part of this international event is a film festival featuring the life story of BMX legend Mat Hoffman. Directed by longtime friend Jeff Tremaine and produced by Priya Swaminathan, Spike Jonze, and Mark Lewman, the film pays tribute to this BMX legend. It includes interviews with supporters and fans, like Evel Knievel. This film shows us the sacrifice it takes to be one of the greatest athletes in the world and we are stoked to be a proud sponsor of this massive event.

Spitfire: Luis Tolentino Is On Fire! from dlxsf on Vimeo.

Gorkin - King Of The Peak from Jason Hines on Vimeo.

With that being said, our Junior crew comprised of Christian Saenz, Chase Wilson and Tyler Gunter were still ripping and taking the conditions in stride-doing what pro surfers do best-making bad conditions look good. So, at the end of the day we were pretty stoked as we did nail some good photos and had a beautiful breakfast at Mc'Donalds. However, the happiness soon wore off once reports started trickling in about how good it was down south and over the border. Oh well, until next time...

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