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“2022 Wake Awards” by Staff via Wakeboarding Magazine

by admin | Jan 16, 2023 | Awards, Competitions, News, Wake Skate, Wakeboard

The 2022 Wake Awards are coming! The best riders of 2022 will be honored and awarded for their accomplishments during a special two week-long presentation beginning in January 2023. Starting on January 16, we’ll release the finalists in several categories each day!...

“WE TALKED TO THE ENGINEER BEHIND THE DIME GLORY CHALLENGE OBSTACLES” by Ian Michna via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Dec 20, 2022 | Competitions, DIY, Industry, Skate Art, Skateboard

Every year the skate world gathers in Montreal for the most entertaining skateboard “contest” of the year. There’s no need for a numeric scoring system or a qualification round – the Dime Glory Challenge’s objective is simple: go huge. The best skaters in the world...

The Freeride World Tour Has Merged With FIS; Is That a Good Thing? by Steve Andrews via The Inertia

by admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Competitions, Industry, Snowboard

In a surprise move this morning, the Freeride World Tour announced that it’s merging with the Federation Internationale du Ski, or as most know it, FIS. This is the same FIS that oversees all the Olympic ski racing, freestyle, and snowboarding...

“USA Skateboarding Announces Eric Koston as Team Captain” via Press release from USA Skateboarding

by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | Competitions, Industry, News, Olympics, Skateboard

Eric Koston and Johnny Schillereff. Courtesy of USA Skateboarding PRESS RELEASES | Published Nov 9, 2022 USA Skateboarding, the National Governing Body for Skateboarding in the United States, today announced it has named Eric Koston, one of the sport’s most...

“The X Games Has New Owners. Here’s What It Means for Fans of Action Sports.” by Frederick Dreier via Outside Magazine

by admin | Nov 7, 2022 | Community, Competitions, Industry, News, Outdoor, Skateboard, Snowboard

Lead Photo: Tamara Susa / ESPN Images We interviewed Steve Fliser, the new CEO of the X Games, about his vision for the annual summer and winter extreme sports competitions The X Games have helped define action sports for an entire generation of Americans,...

“Here’s How Josh Kerr Made Parenthood and Life on the World Tour Look So Good” by Joe Carberry via The Inertia

by admin | Oct 20, 2022 | Competitions, Generations, Surf

Josh raised his son Colin and daughter Sierra with his wife Nikki while negotiating the CT. Photo: J Bonner The life of the professional surfer, snowboarder or skier sounds pretty amazing, right? Riding powder in exotic locations, boat trips to far-flung...