<![CDATA[Blog]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/ Wed, 22 May 2013 14:18:39 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[Niko Strapd Up Contest]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/Niko-Strapd-Up-Contest/ Niko Cioffi may be best known for his creative & stylish urban snowboarding, but he’s got one of the best Frontside 540’s around.  He recently teamed up with Strap’d Up for their March video contest, which he’ll vote on the best video submitted for… you guessed it, a Frontside 540!  His favorite will win cash, fame, and some smooth Arnette gear.  So start filming!
 
CLick here for details! 

]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:54:21 +0000 <![CDATA[Strapd Up Dylan Winners]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/strapd-up-dylan-winners/ The voting is finished, and our AM Dylan Dragotta chose the winners to his Strap’d Up “Best Line” video contest.  Check out the lines, they are firey!

Click here to see the videos! 

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:54:21 +0000 <![CDATA[Merrill Mini Pipe Contest Coverage]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/Merrill-Mini-Pipe-Contest-Coverage/ Our zany snow pro Tim Eddy got 2nd place at the Merrill Mini Pipe.  He had a ton of fun, check it out:

Click HERE to see the photo gallery from Snowboarder Magazine!

]]> Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:07:27 +0000 <![CDATA[Red Bull Bomb the Line Recap]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/bomb-the-line-recap/

Friday: Wildcard Event

On July 6th it was time for the qualification to join the 45 invited riders at Red Bull Bomb the Line 2012 supported by Arnette. After a 90 minutes long battle it was clear which five rippers earned themselves a wildcard for the main event on Saturday: Robin Wulf (GER), Mack McKelton (GER), Georg Balkhamishvili (GER), Philipp Josephu (AUT) and Jason Choi (KOR)

Saturday: Main Event

50 skaters and three obstacles - everybody was stoked to see who will be crowned king of the world famous spot. After two impressive heats at the double set with hubba, the kicker and the ten stair set with a handrail the weather forced the skaters to take a break and wait for the sun to come back. After a couple of rainy hours the spot was dry again and it was time for two more heats and the finals.

All the guys were killing it but Shane O´Neill convinced the judges with a nollie nosegrind at the hubba, a perfect switchflip over the kicker and finally a nollie backside heelflip down the ten stairs. Mark Fröhlich came in second with a frontside noseslide – backside flip – backside 180 fakie nosegrind line (first try!) and Mark Zaprasny made the third place.

Check out the clip with some rad footage of the event. Enjoy!

 

]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Red Bull Bomb the Line Trailer]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/bomb-the-line-trailer/ Only a couple of days until Red Bull Bomb the Line 2012 supported by Arnette on July 6th and 7th in Berlin. Check out the trailer and see what the set up will look like. On this first ever sloped best line contest you will get to see finest skateboarding by fifty international pros. Bangers guaranteed!

 

 

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Second Stop In The 2012 Cash Pot Surf Series At Blackies]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/Second-Stop-In-The-2012-Cash-Pot-Surf-Series-At-Blackies/ Surfers From All Over SoCal Line Up For The Newport Stop Of Arnette’s Cash Pot Surf Series

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!


 

]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:45:20 +0000 <![CDATA[Great White Park Attack]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/Great-White-Park-Attack/ Nick Visconti and his fellow X-Games medalist and Mountain High team rider Ryan Paul are hosting a contest and party on March 18, at Mountain High California of course.  They’re calling it, the “Great White Park Attack”.  On top of the good times, there will be cash and prizes!

]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:46:15 +0000 <![CDATA[First Stop In The 2012 Cash Pot Surf Series At Seaside Reef]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/First-Stop-In-The-2012-Cash-Pot-Surf-Series-At-Seaside-Reef/ Last Sunday, Feb. 26th was the first stop of the 2012 Cash Pot Surf Series at Seaside Reef, San Diego.  We could not have asked for better waves for the event.  It was 2-4 feet and glassy all day.  We maxed out in both divisions - 32 in the Pro-am and 48 in the Juniors (16 and Under).  The only bummer was we had to turn away about 40 possible contestants. We're looking forward to our next stop this Saturday at Blackies in Newport Beach.   Click HERE for results, photos and video of our first stop from Transworld Surf!
 

 

Check out more photos on our Facebook!

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:40:23 +0000 <![CDATA[Win Arnette Gear From The Union]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/win-arnette-gear-from-the-union/ To help you beat the summer heat and look rad doing it, our friends at The Union are giving away a sick prize pack that's overflowing with a bunch of Arnette gear including a pair of our new Heavy Hitter shades.

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...

 

]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Skateboard CLASH 2011 Video Highlights]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/clash-2011-video-highlights/ The wait is finally over... Here's the video highlights from the Skateboard CLASH 2011 that went down last weekend at Skatehalle Berlin. Earlier this week we told you about all the madness that transpired, and now you can watch it for yourself right here. Enjoy!

Street Highlights

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!

]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Skateboard CLASH 2011 - results of the madness]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/clash-2011-results/ This weekend Skatehalle Berlin became Europe's centre of skateboarding. At the end of the day Axel Cruysberghs from Belgium climbed the podium's top spot, taking home the biggest share of the 12.500 € price money. The remaining two spots went to Flip wonderboy Louie Lopez from California and Stuttgart's Lem Villemin. Renton Millar from Australia won the Vert Jam, followed by local Jürgen Horrwarth finishing second on his own ramp. Finland’s Jussi Korhonen got third.

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!

]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Arnette Cash Pot Surf Series hits the Jersey Shore this weekend!]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/arnette-cashpot-new-jersey-casino-pier/ Arnette is proud to announce that the third stop of its 2011 Cash Pot Surf Series will take place Sunday, April 10th, at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
 
Arnette’s new regional surf series is FREE to enter and features seven contests throughout California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Florida and North Carolina.  At each stop, surfers are broken up into two divisions – Pro-Am and 16 & Under – with $2,500 in cash on the line.  Unlike most contests where only top finishers get paid, at the Cash Post Surf Series money is awarded from heat one all the way through the finals.
 
Check-in time for this weekend’s contest is 6:30am on the beach, with all the action getting underway at 8:00am.  Entry forms are available at local retailers or they can be downloaded here.
 
2011 Arnette Cash Post Surf Series dates and locations include:
 
* 2/19 – Seaside Reef – San Diego, CA
* 3/05 – Blackies – Newport Beach, CA
* 4/10 – Casino Pier – Seaside Heights, NJ
* 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

]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:07:06 +0000 <![CDATA[Arnette is proud sponsor of the Skatehalle Berlin and the legendary Skateboard CLASH 2011!]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/Arnette-proud-sponsor-of-Skatehalle-Berlin-and-Clash-2011/ The CLASH, which is entering into its seventh year from May 20th – 22nd, is where Europe’s skateboard-elite reunites every year. Thanks to the chilled out atmosphere a couple of special guests from all over the world always make their way to Berlin-Friedrichshain each year. More than 100 riders have been invited to participate in a few weeks time. But not only some of the guests that will be competing for 12 500 USD prize money are worth a visit. After a four year break the vert-competition is also celebrating its comeback. Jürgen Horrwarth is giving Europe's largest ramp a few polishing touches while Lennie Burmeister is taking care of the street course and the bowl which are both being treated with a special facelift. Having these legends take care of the Skatehalle Berlin this event will be a blast for sure.

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/

]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Johnny Lazz takes 3rd at the RIDE Shakedown Rail Jam]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/johnny-lazz-ride-shakedown-rail-jam/ This year we were proud to sponsor one of the biggest and baddest snowboarding events in the USA, the RIDE Shakedown. The action was off the hook, but even better was the fact that our very own Johnny Lazz (of our National team) secured a third place finish amidst a stacked field of competition. Check out the video below, and for a full report head to Snowboarder Mag.

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.

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:43:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Arnette presents the official Afterparty for the RIDE Shakedown]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/ride-shakedown-arnette-afterparty-snoqualmie/ Arnette is proud to be the offcial eyewear sponsor for the Ride Shakedown Snow event in Snooqualmie on March 19th.  The Shakedown is one of the biggest underground events in all of the U.S.  So, who better than yours truly as presenting sponsor to throw the offcial afterparty which will feature Mr. Del the Funky Homosapien? That's right...nobody!

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

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:15:01 +0000 <![CDATA[Arnette is proud to be an official sponsor of the RIDE Shakedown 2011]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/arnette-sponsors-ride-shakedown-2011/ The RIDE Shakedown Returns for Round 2 at The Summit at Snoqualmie
Pros and Ams alike prepare for the international snowboarding competition that will earn them $35,000 cash purse

Seattle, January 24, 2011 – This March, thousands will flock to the Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, to experience the second annual edition of the RIDE Shakedown, an international snowboarding competition now held in Canada, the U.S. and Germany. Keeping with its unique jump-to-rail jam contest format, both amateur and professional athletes will take to the course in an effort to win their share of the $35,000 purse.

Now a part of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour at the 4star level, the jam-style event held in Canada, Germany and the USA is known for its impressive urban rail features and 50-foot jump only unveiled to the athletes the day of the competition. The RIDE Shakedown is the only major snowboarding event that features a big air jump followed by a rail set up, in addition to the popular “jam format” competition that allows riders to choose their judged run.

The RIDE Shakedown draws snowboard fans and athletes alike by way of entertainment and adrenaline. Currently celebrating its 10th season in Canada, the event has attracted upwards of 20,000 spectators annually. Patryck Bernier and Brendan O’Dowd, founders of DIZZLE Entertainment and organizers of the RIDE Shakedown, say it’s quite the show, “it combines the entertainment of a festival with the intensity of a core competition while keeping it laid-back for the athletes. It’s fun for everyone, the audience is involved every step of the way. There’s the sponsor village filled with activities, a pro autograph session, and of course a top-notch snowboarding show –all for free.”

This intensity stems from the opportunity for amateurs to prove themselves and compete against professionals. Sebastien Toutant got his start at the age of 13 by winning the RIDE Shakedown as an amateur. The world-renown rider and two-time winner of the RIDE Shakedown will be competing at the U.S. edition of the RIDE Shakedown alongside many fellow RIDE team riders. In fact, the roster already looks promising. Back for a second edition are international professionals Alex Cantin –hailing from Stoneham QC, and Waterville Valley, NH native Sam Hulbert. Not to be forgotten is Seattle local Austin Hironaka, 2010 RIDE Shakedown Rail Jam winner, returning to defend his title.

Interested amateurs can qualify either at the event or through the TransWorld SNOWboarding TransAm series, which serve as a qualification round for the RIDE Shakedown. The overall TransAm tour champion will earn an automatic qualification in the RIDE Shakedown finals at the Summit at Snoqualmie. For complete details, visit RIDE Shakedown.

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)


]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:16 +0000 <![CDATA[The 2011 Arnette Crew Clash is here!]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/arnette-crew-clash-yobeat-2011/ The 2011 Arnette Crew Clash, a tournament for ultimate Crew Glory, and a chance to have your video featured in the bonus section of Think Thank’s Ransack Rebellion. The top 8 submitted videos will be selected by YoBeat to compete in a tournament-style show down, and the video that outlasts the rest will secure a spot on this year’s Think Thank DVD, a 20′ Banshee Bungee, and a grip of goodies from us.


To enter, please edit your video to the following specifics:
• Video submissions must be original edits and set to one of the provided tracks.

• Please include provided Arnette Bumper (download here) at the beginning of your video and music credit within the video. Original files must be high enough quality to be included on a DVD. Please submit videos 1280 x 720.

• Videos should be one song long in length, but no longer than 4 minutes.

• Please do not post your video on youtube, vimeo or any other video sharing site. Submit your video via a file sharing service (such as Yousendit.com) to submissions@yobeat.com

• Please provide contact information and names with your file submission.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 8, 2011 - Become a Fan on Facebook now!

Ransack Rebellion teaser 

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 02:03:47 +0000 <![CDATA[All Day Antics wraps up at Jacksonville Beach]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/all-day-antics-2010-surf-jacksonville-photo-story-recap/ This past Saturday around forty kids and their parents showed up to the Jax Pier despite 40 degree morning temps, for the 2010 Arnette All Day Antics presented by Sunrise Surf Shop. Everyone was stoked to see some really fun 2-3 ft lines coming in with the high tide and it was game on. With everyone fired up on DNA Energy and DNA  Shred Stix, kids were ripping. Each competitor went home with a bag of Arnette goodies, while the finalists each scored an extra bag with even more shwag including a brand new pair of Arnettes, and various prizes from Freestyle, Vestal, FCS and Sunrise.

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

 

]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:52:54 +0000 <![CDATA[Win free Arnette's from FAT BMX]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/fat-bmx-free-win-sunglasses/ FAT BMX is giving away three pairs of our shades, head over there now and try and snag some!

]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:17:21 +0000 <![CDATA[All Day Antics Surf Series hitting Jacksonville]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/all-day-antics-2010-surf-jacksonville/ Alrighty folks, it's finally here, the very last stop in the 2010 All Day Antics surf series is descending upon Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Saturday, December 4th. Entry is free and we have divisions for the young ones, so bring them out and let them do their thing. Did we mention that every contestant will receive a sweet Arnette swag bag and for the second year in a row we have teamed up with Sunrise Surf shop? Last year we had 60 participants who were all shredding and the finalists walked home with new shades and much more. ASP judging criteria will be in effect, so bring out your groms for a fantastically rad day on the beach and at least if they're not participating then they will at least see some very good surfing!

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:07:16 +0000 <![CDATA[Aaron Cormican wins King of the Peak 2010]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/gorkin-king-of-peak-sebastian-inlet2010/ We want to send out a huge congrats to Arnette family member and surfer extradonaire Aaron Cormican for winning this years annual King of the Peak contest at his home stomping grounds in Sebastian Inlet, Florida. We heard Gorkin dominated the first day but on the second day one of the Thompson brothers got on a role and Gorkin had to pull out some big air in his last heat to take the title. Anyway, we are truly psyched for Gorkin right now as he truly deserved this win and now he can go back to free surfing and enjoying himself as the king of the east coast. Below are a couple of photos and video, but for the complete event wrap up please visit our friends at Surfline.

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

]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:01:07 +0000 <![CDATA[Hallows Eve Bowl Bash Contest]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/hallows-eve-bowl-bash/ Arnette is proud to present the "Hallows Eve Bowl Bash" going down Friday, October 29th at the Etnies skatepark in Lake Forest. Come dressed in your best Halloween costume for your chance to win some rad prizes from us. See attached flyer for division information and corresponding monies to be won. We hope to see you all there, that is, unless you're too scared...

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[AM Getting Paid Contest Highlight Video]]> http://www.arnette.com/blog/am-getting-paid-contest-highlight-video/ Arnette was proud to be the official eyewear sponsor for the Montreal edition of etnies “Am Getting Paid” contest that just went down with Matt Berger taking home 1st place and some cash for those empty am pockets. Check the video wrap up below.

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000