Red Bull Supernatural

Red Bull Supernatural brings together 18 of the best back country snowboarders for a one-day freestyle competition on a course designed to show off and test each athlete’s strength in various disciplines of the sport. Red Bull Supernatural promises to deliver a run beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

“Red Bull Supernatural calls upon all necessary skills; the ability to ride natural terrain, to navigate down big mountain lines, to ride powder, pillows and adverse, crazy obstacles. Most importantly the course will call on one’s freestyle knowledge and experience forcing riders to integrate that into one’s all-mountain riding,” says Travis Rice.

“The contestants are basically on a cat-boarding trip. They’ll be shredding lines, eating good food, hanging out, playing ping pong and enjoying each other’s company that week. And then they get to have a wicked contest on the nicest day of the week!” says Jeff Pensiero, owner of Baldface Lodge.

“It’s a snowboarding contest that will truly determine the best all-around snowboarder in the world. I'm excited to see the different aspects of snowboarding represented and riders competing on this custom-made stage.”

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Snowboarding legend Travis Rice is looking for the best all-round snowboarding talent in the world at Red Bull Supernatural hits British Columbia, Canada. 32,000-acre snowboarding paradise around Baldface Lodge in the Kootenay Mountains of BC provides the setting for Travis Rice’s latest adventure: Red Bull Supernatural. It’s a backcountry boarding competition designed to challenge, then crown the best all-around snowboarder on the planet.

Gerard Butler admitted to hospital after Mavericks surfing stunt went wrong

Gerard Butler was rushed to hospital after escaping death in a surfing stunt, it was revealed yesterday.

Gerard Butler and (right) a surfer riding Mavericks in northern California Photo: 

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9:14AM GMT 20 Dec 2011

The 42-year-old star was trapped underwater after being hit by a succession of waves while filming in California. He has been shooting 'Of Men and Mavericks' based on the true life story of a tragic young surfer Jay Moriarty. Butler has been training all summer on the coast to recover the six-pack physique he developed for 300.

The near fatal accident happened on at Maverick's, the infamous Northern California surf spot south of San Francisco. Butler who plays the role of champion surfer Rick "Frosty" Henson, was caught in a 12 foot swell when he was hit by a freak wave.

He was pulled from the water onto a jet ski and then brought to shore helped from the water and taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Eye witness surfer Fran Quirarte said: "Butler was held down for a solid two-waves and took four or five more waves on the head.

"He was then washed through the rocks on the inside before he was finally able to be plucked out.

"Even on small days the inside at Maverick's can push ten-foot plus and really tear you up.

"When they brought Butler in he had that 100-yard stare that surfers get after a two-wave hold [down] or near death experience.

"After almost 20 years at Mavericks I've seen a lot of it, but at least he was standing on his own two legs.

"He was then carted away in a waiting ambulance."

He was taken to Stanford Medical Center and detained for observation overnight, where yesterday there was no statement on his condition. Quirate said Butler and film crew were impatient after waiting several days to get in the water.

"With Maverick's and the entire Northern Hemisphere big-wave season off to a slow start surfers and the film crew were chomping at the bit to get a few days of surfing and filming in.

"Waves were running at 12ft, but some large ones had got through."

Quirate had turned for the beach, when sirens went off. "We could here the faint sounds of sirens in the distance. And as the sirens got closer they turned down the road and headed straight for us.

"One of the film crew's radio cracked and I heard they were "bringing Gerry (Butler) in."

"No sooner did I hear that transmission then a ski and Zodiac turned the corner at the Half Moon Bay harbour mouth and were coming in fast. I ran down to the dock, help tie off the Zodiac, and noticed Gerard on board."

It was the exact spot where almost eight months ago 35-year-old Hawaiian surfer Sion Milosky died in a near identical accident at Maverick's, a big wave haven 25 miles south of San Francisco.

Quirate, Water Operations Director of The Jay At Maverick's Big Wave Invitational surfing event, said yesterday: "Butler had no business near the bowl or taking a Maverick's set on the head."

POW Gloves Extends Partnership With GORE-TEX®

By Kailee Bradstreet

POW Gloves extend the partnership with GORE-TEX® , and WINDSTOPPER® technologies to include the brands in the 2012 winter line. The company will feature GORE-TEX® gloves to the North, and South American market for the first time this upcoming season.
Read the official words from POW Gloves on the extended partnership.


Seattle, Wash (October 15, 2011) – POW Gloves is excited to announce a partnership with W.L. Gore & Associates to use GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® brand technologies worldwide with the launch of its 2012 winter lineup. GORE-TEX® product technology will be featured in many of POW’s models, including its popular Mega GTX® and Royal GTX® gloves, pictured below.

“This season we delivered GORE-TEX® gloves to our North American and Southern Hemisphere customers for the first time, and we’ve seen explosive growth,” explained POW Sales Director Maxx von Marbod. “We’re now ready to take the technology global; our distributors are hungry for the same quality and performance.” Graeme Fuller of Surf Sales – POW’s UK distributor – commented, “It is very good news that POW will feature the GORE-TEX® brand worldwide as GORE is recognized by UK riders as the premium membrane technology. Combined with the excellent fit and function of POW, these new gloves will provide riders with the quality required for the conditions that we tend to face in Europe.”

POW Founder and CEO Dustin Goss commented, “The license extension is valued very highly within the walls of POW. Our team worked hard to plan, execute and deliver the implementation of GORE-TEX® brand technology into our latest offering, a technology that has become the leader in high performance durable waterproof technologies. Side-by-side with POW’s “Built to Last” mantra, these new GORE-TEX® gloves are the utmost in high-performance hand-wear.”
To view the entire 2012-13 POW Gloves line, visit Luxus Accessories - Pow Gloves Canada

About POW Gloves
Since 2002, POW Gloves has remained committed to producing the finest performing hand-wear for the activities we love. Based in Seattle, Washington, POW is a global glove-specific brand with products for winter sports, biking/cycling, and golf. POW is one of the fastest growing glove brands with distribution in over 37 countries worldwide. POW Gloves are “Built to Last”. For more information on POW Gloves, visit http://www.luxusaccessories.com/pow-gloves

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc
Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, fabrics, industrial and medical markets. Perhaps best known for its waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX®® fabric, the company’s portfolio features a diverse array of innovations, including everything from guitar strings to life-saving cardiovascular devices. Gore is headquartered in Newark, Del., posts annual sales of $2.6 billion, and employs 9,000 associates in 30 countries worldwide. It is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” lists since the rankings were introduced in 1984. Visit www.gore.com to learn more.

GORE-TEX® is  a  trademark of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ©2011 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., 295 Blue Ball Rd., Elkton, Maryland, 800-431-GORE, GORE-TEX®.com

Tribute to Jim McNeil

Long time rider and well respected man inside freestyle motocross world, Jim Mcneil, recently crashed while practicing for an upcoming event,  he was air lifted to hospital and later pronounced dead.

The event was one stop on the 2011 Boost Mobile FreestyleMX.com Worldwide Tour; McNeil had been a member of the Boost FMX team for the last nine years.

Jim took part in many events over the years including notable ones like the X Games, Dew Tour and Red Bull X-Fighters.

We wanted to post this tribute video to remember Jim ...

OGIO golf wins gold and silver awards in 2011 ‘Golf Digest’ Hot List

Velocity Carry Bag Wins Gold; Sultan Cart Bag Wins Silver

SALT LAKE CITY (May 11, 2011) – OGIO, the designer of uniquely styled bags infused with intelligent design, is proud to announce a gold award for its Velocity UltraLite bag and a silver award for its Sultan cart bag in the 2011 Golf Digest Hot List. Included in the publication’s June 2011 issue, both bags received high marks for their light weight, design and strategically-placed features.

“We are extremely pleased with this recognition and achievement,” said Tom Gocke, vice president of golf, OGIO. “The Golf Digest Hot List is one of the most comprehensive guides for the best equipment in the sport. At OGIO we consistently strive to create stylish and innovative bags designed by golfers for golfers, so these accolades are a wonderful acknowledgement of fulfilling our mission.”

A part of the new UltraLite series, the Velocity bag weighs a mere 4.4 pounds, with straps included. Encompassing more technology and storage space than its predecessors, Velocity provides golfers with a seven-way Woode™ UltraLite Performance Top with full-length dividers, O-Shox™ suspension strap system and the AFS air flow system shoulder straps for maximum comfort on the course.

Featuring a 14-way diamond UltraLite Performance cart top, the Sultan offers dual magnetic side flip-up pockets, large insulated cooler pocket and an easy-to-use, magnetic ball pocket. Weighing in at 7.4 pounds, the Sultan also features four ergonomic handles to ensure easy lifting while riding a cart through 18 holes.

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Riding First Class with Ogio Travel Bags

Ah... another boring, lifeless, black, boxy bag rolls down the conveyor belt onto the carousel at the airport luggage claim. Each one just like the next, mirrored by the equallt boring uptight business type shamefully heaving them to the ground. Oh, but not you, you've got style, and a swagger all your own. You're carrying OGIO luggage. Check it out here, OGIO Travel Bags

The Kikkor Story...

For the low down on these awesome golf shoes we turned to the guys who can tell us best. Google. Only Kidding, Here is the low down on the coolest thing to happen to golf shoes since 1876 when Albert Spalding started a sporting goods company with $800. Manufacturing the 1st official: baseball, tennis ball, basketball, golf ball and football.

Kikkor Who?
Kikkor was started by 25 year old professional golfer James Lepp. James grew up in Abbotsford, British Columbia where he started golfing at the ripe age of 4 years old. He enjoyed much success both as an amateur player and professional, but in 2008 his passion for golf was slowly replaced for his passion as an entrepreneur. With the help of some friends and business consultants, the brand was officially launched in April of 2010.

What?
Kikkor is an alternative golf footwear brand targeting the younger players at heart. The shoes are built with comfort and style first in mind, without ignoring the important technical attributes, such as grip, stability, waterproofing, and durability.

When?
The brand concept was conceived late in 2008, and was officially launched April of 2010.

Where?
The roots are grounded on the West Coast of Canada, near Vancouver, BC; however, right now Kikkor products are readily available all over North America, and will soon be worldwide.

Why?

A few reasons why Kikkor is here:

1. It doesn’t matter what age you are, 10, 25, or 45, nobody truly wants to wear the same stuff as their dad.

2. The golf shoe industry consistently designs shoes that are targeted only for the older demographic, leaving younger players with very few options that match their personal style.

3. Do we really have to wear dress shoes on the golf course?

4. The need for really comfortable golf shoes.

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