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Afonso Antunes and Caitlin Simmers are 2019 Rip Curl GromSearch Champions!

With twenty years of Rip Curl GromSearch history, as well as celebrating fifteen years of International GromSearch Champions, today two surfers added their names to the prestigious winners list.

Winners podium at 2019 Rip Curl GromSearch International final: L-R Taro Watanabe (USA) (boys runner up), Afonso Antunes (PRT) (boys winner), Caitlin Simmers (USA) (girls winner) and Valeria Ojeda (USA) (girls runner up), at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, May 19.

19 May 2019 |

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Roman Pabich & Sakura Yosozumi victorious at 2019 Vans Park Series stop #1 in Shanghai

The next generation of park terrain icons have stepped forth into the light and the kids are alright. Vans Park Series named 17-year-old Roman Pabich (USA) and 17-year-old Sakura Yosozumi (JPN) the winners of the VPS Shanghai stop.

Sakura Yosozumi (JPN) wins the women's category at Shanghai stop of 2019 Vans Park Series, YangPu Riverside Shipyard Park, Shanghai, China, May 18.

18 May 2019 |

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Jack Freestone Wins Red Bull Airborne Bali 2019

Jack Freestone (AUS) won the Red Bull Airborne Bali, a World Surf League (WSL) specialty event that highlights aerial surfing. Freestone, 27, flew through the Qualifiers and Final in three-to-four foot (1 - 1.2 metre) waves at Keramas, a break adored by the air specialists due to the mega ramps offered by the wave.

Jack Freestone (AUS), winner of the 2019 Red Bull Airborne Bali, Keramas, Bali, Indonesia, May 17.

17 May 2019 |

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VIDEO ALERT: Decenzo joins friends for spectacular shred in forest

Canadian follows up Petrified Park with Wheels on Wood skate shoot in Austria.

16 May 2019 |

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A winter with the Shape Academy - Shred-sessions, crew-life & job-perspectives: you can have it all!

They are the first ones up on the mountain, equipped with shape tools and shovels, facing the elements, chasing one mission: creating the ultimate playground for all winter sports enthusiasts. That’s the daily business of the men and women from the Shape Academy – the biggest institution in the field of snow construction both in terms of training and concept creation worldwide. So, if you are eager to spending the winter in the mountains, if you are looking for new adventures and if you’re tough enough for some physical labor, this is your chance!

Shape Crew at Stanton Park, St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria.

16 May 2019 |

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Board Shop Day 2019 - support & celebrate the heart of board sports!

May 18th will mark a new annual way to respect our Board Shops - so get down to your local shop this weekend and show your love.

16 May 2019 |

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Nathan Florence tames giant Tasmanian waves for 2019 Red Bull Cape Fear win

Hawaii's Nathan Florence chose the spectacular setting of Shipstern Bluff off the Tasmanian coast to win his first big-wave surfing contest at the 2019 edition of Red Bull Cape Fear.

Nathan Florence wins at Red Bull Cape Fear in Tasmania, Australia on May 13, 2019.

13 May 2019 |

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Get ready for 2019 Rip Curl GromSearch International Final!

The 2019 Rip Curl Pro GromSearch International Final is about to kick off for another year, bringing 20 of the best 17-and-under junior surfers from around the globe together to compete in the punchy beach break of Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica, USA.

Xavier Huxtable (AUS) the winner of 2018 RipCurl GromSearch Final, during the competition at Manu Bay, Raglan, New Zealand, May 9, 2018.

10 May 2019 |

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Anna Gasser lands world-first Cab Double Cork 1260

Anna Gasser's rollercoaster winter season continued with another women's world-first trick as she landed a Cab Double Cork 1260 in Obergurgl to follow the Cab Triple Underflip 1260 that she produced back in November.

Anna Gasser poses for a portrait during the Sister Action Camp in Kaprun, Austria on April 21st, 2018.

10 May 2019 |

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Champions crowned in Madrid, stop #1 of the newly launched FISE European Series

Huge transfers, massive slams and many surprises, riders went big this weekend to wave the Comunidad de Madrid crowd. More than 25 000 spectators gathered at the WizinK Center to enjoy the BMX Freestyle Park and Skateboard contests.

Vincent Milou (FRA) wins the Skateboard Street competition at FISE European Series in Madrid, Spain, on May 5, 2019.

5 May 2019 |

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ISA Launches Annual Youth Scholarship Program for 2019

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is proud to announce the opening of the 2019 ISA Scholarship Program, which is aimed at supporting under-served youth with their academic and surfing ambitions, while boosting the development and growth of the sport in non-traditional surfing regions around the world.

Fiji's Kiesha Wakeham received an ISA Scholarship in 2017 and went on to represent her nation at the 2018 VISSLA ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Huntington Beach, USA.

2 May 2019 |

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The tour final of 2018/19 Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Ride Snowboards really was great!

For the great tour final of the 6th Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Ride Snowboards 2018/2019, the best European up-and-coming snowboarding talents gathered at the Betterpark Hintertux on Hintertux Glacier on April 27th and 28th, 2019. The final snowboarding slopestyle contest of Zillertal´s most popular Snowboard Amateur Series 2018/2019 was not only about the day podiums, but also about the overall tour winners and crowning of the new Royal Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY family.

2018/19 Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY tour overall winners: Emma Lantos (AUT) in womens category and Felix Widnig (AUT) in mens category, at Betterpark Hintertux on Hintertux Glacier, Austria, April 27, 2019.

1 May 2019 |

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Vans Park Series 2019 Pro Tour Invitees Announced!

Returning for a fourth season of historic skateboarding competition, Vans Park Series reveals the official 2019 VPS Pro Tour roster, set to showcase the largest, most sought-after field of exciting park terrain talent from around the world—featuring the top-ranking men and women pros from the 2018 season, along with new Tour Challengers and Wildcards.

VPS Select Pro Pedro Barros at 2018 VPS World Championships - Shanghai, China.

30 Apr 2019 |

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John John Florence and Courtney Conlogue Win Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach 2019

Conlogue Rings Bell for Third Time. Florence Claims Jeep Leader Jersey with First Bells Victory. Marks Retains World No. 1 Position with Third Place Finish

John John Florence (HAW) and Courtney Conlogue (USA) celebrate their wins at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.

27 Apr 2019 |

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X Games Shanghai 2019 to Take Place June 1-2 at Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone

ESPN X Games and REnextop Entertainment announced today that the inaugural X Games Shanghai event will take place June 1-2 at the Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone, adjacent to the Shanghai Disney Resort.

26 Apr 2019 |

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FISE series comes back with the FISE Montpellier 2019

The most anticipated action sports event of the year returns in May for it's 23rd edition. This event is legendary amongst both riders and fans. Taking place over 5 days spectators can enjoy an absolutely jam packed schedule of sports to be coming soon.

25 Apr 2019 |

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Red Bull Roller Coaster contest returns to Munich Mash

American Jake Ilardi will return to Munich's Olympiapark on Saturday June 29 to defend his Red Bull Roller Coaster title and mantle as the world's 'Most Versatile Skateboarder'. Here is all you need to know:

Jake Ilardi (USA) during the 2018 Red Bull Roller Coaster Finals at Munich Mash, at Munich Olympic Park, Munich, Germany, on June 23.

17 Apr 2019 |

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VIDEO ALERT: Sheckler leads all-star skate crew on wild Jurassic ride

American skate legend Ryan Sheckler led an all-star skateboarding crew to the Utah wilderness to try out a 'slickrock' formation created in the Jurassic period millions of years ago.

Ryan Decenzo (CAN) performs an ollie just before sunset near Moab, at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, Utah, USA, on November 8, 2018.

17 Apr 2019 |

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Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Ride Snowboards 2018/19 - it is Great Finals time at Betterpark Hintertux!

All eyes are now on Hintertux! That´s where the great Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY hosted by Ride Snowboards finals will go down on April 27th and 28th, 2019.

2017/18 Zillertal VÄLLEY RÄLLEY Tour Finals at Betterpark Hintertux, Hintertuxer Gletscher, Tux-Finkenberg, April 28-29, 2018.

16 Apr 2019 |

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QParks Tour 2019 was incredible!

Wanna know the secret recipe for a successful freestyle career? Review the highlights of the QParks Tour 2019? Find out what´s going on behind the scenes at the QParks Tour headquarters? Did someone say relaunch? Or would you like to win a surfing holiday? Well, then you should read on!

15 Apr 2019 |

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X Games Minneapolis 2019 Reveals First Wave of Invited Athletes

Returning to U.S. Bank Stadium for the third year, X Games Minneapolis will host the world’s top action sports athletes August 1 – 4. The first wave of invited athletes for the 2019 event is now available on XGames.com. With world-class action sports athletes from all over the globe, this first wave of invites is highlighted by defending X Games Sydney gold medalists Elliot Sloan and Ryan Williams and Minnesota native Alec Majerus. X Games Norway gold medalists Leticia Bufoni and Pamela Rosa also joined the invited list.

Leticia Bufoni (BRA) competing in SoFi Women’s Skateboard Street during X Games Minneapolis 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, July 21.

15 Apr 2019 |

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X Games Norway 2019 Combines Top Winter & Summer Action Sports Competition Under One Roof

The fourth year of X Games Norway competition will be unlike any other – combining Snowboard, Ski, Skateboard and Moto X events in a one-day action sports extravaganza on August 31 at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway. The X Games Norway program has previously included Ski, Snowboard and Skateboarding in the same event, however Moto X competitions will make their debut in 2019.

12 Apr 2019 |

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World Rookie Tour: Thanks for riding and partying with us over the last 14 years!

Black Yeti thanks you, dear Rookies, for passion, dedication and perseverance. Last winter season was a great and long season, filled with new exciting challenges.

Prize Giving at the 2019 World Rookie Tour Finals, at Kitzsteinhorn Snowpark, Kitzsteinhorn Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, March 29.

12 Apr 2019 |

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ROXY’s Make Waves Move Mountains Tour Returns in 2019

2018 was one for the books for ROXY. The year marked the launch of the leading female only activewear brand’s Make Waves Move Mountains campaign, dedicated to empowering women and supporting them in their individual challenges. A year later, the brand aims to help bring the women behind it to greater heights yet and takes the next step for the Make Waves Move Mountains tour.

12 Apr 2019 |

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