Pro surf season is in full swing with Vans Triple Crown starting in Hawaii, ASP Rip Curl in San Francisco, and incredible surfing pushing the sport in new ways.
Tag: Sports
GLM, The Company Behind Surf Expo, Launches New ASR-inspired Trade Show, Launch
While it may seem like who needs another trade show, apparently the action sports industry does.
Burton to Exhibit at Outdoor Retailer for First Time -Joining Ranks of Action Sports Making the Move
Burton Snowboards is added to growing ranks of action sports brands heading to SLC for OR. Wonder how this makes SIA feel?
Why Get Sponsored When You’re Bigger Than Your Sponsors? Introducing the Shaun White Supply Co.
Shaun White’s new gig with D6 Sports could trigger changes in action sports as he rolls out his own stuff (except for snowboards which Burton is probably stoked about).
Sports to Learn -Understanding Top Sports Youth Culture Aspires Towards, Means New Directions in Lifestyle Associations
Today, the apparel, footwear, accessories, and icons surrounding favorite sports are what gets people to participate or aspire towards association. This drives trends.
Tough Times for Pro Women Surfers with No Vans Triple Crown Series, Low Prize Purses, Plus Who’s Confirmed for 2012 ASP Tour
The Triple Crown in Hawaii is ramping up as the final stage for surfing competition, but this year, there are no women’s events. What this means for the state of surfing.
Jake Burton Diagnosed with Cancer
Snowboarding’s pioneer has a difficult path ahead of him, but all remain hopeful for recovery.
Snowboarding Olympic Qualification via FIS Rules Approved by IOC Proves Yet Another Frustrating Blow to the Industry
The relationship between the IOC, FIS, and snowboarding industry has always been difficult, but it just got worse.
Surf Round-up: Kelly Slater Wins Epic Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupo’o; Quiksilver Pro NYC Change of Plans Due to Irene Damage at Long Beach
Slater moves into the number one ranking again on the ASP World Tour thanks to Teahupo’o, but Irene takes its toll on what was to be an epic surf event for NYC.
Gloomy Back-to-School for Retailers, Especially on Cusp of Q2 Low Performances by PacSun, American Eagle, Others
Changes in shopping patterns among youth culture as recession barrels in greatly effects second half predictions for 2011.