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Congratulations to the North American Rip Curl GromSearch champs

The 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Banzai Bowls regional qualifying season has come to an end, as the fourth and final stop wrapped up over the weekend at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC. With contestable conditions being a major concern, a surprising waist-to-chest high swell greeted competitors with glassy conditions all day long as clean peaks were offered on a legit Outer Banks sand bar.

The four champions of stop #4 of the 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Banzai Bowls, at Jennette’s Pier, Nags Head, North Carolina. From the left: Caroline Marks, Elijah Fox, Crosby Colapinto & Blayr Barton. Well done all!

22 Aug 2016 |

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Alex Sorgente & Brighton Zeuner become Vans Park Series world champions

The Vans Park Series World Championships celebrate a historic finale as Alex Sorgente and Brighton Zeuner were crowned the first-ever champions of park terrain skateboarding in Malmö, Sweden, today.

Women's podium at the 2016 Vans Park Series World Championship in Malmo, Sweden: 1st - Brighton Zeuner, 2nd - Jordyn Barratt, 3rd - Kisa Nakamura.

20 Aug 2016 |

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World's best riders headed downunder for The Mile High by Carlton Dry

The Mile High by Carlton Dry is bigger and better for 2016 and returns to Perisher’s Front Valley with the biggest and best line-up of wintersports athletes ever assembled in Australia.

18 Aug 2016 |

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$60 Magnetic Snow Goggles set to land

Ever wonder what happened to the goggle market? How'd it get so darn expensive? Well, the guys at Reactions are on a mission to change all that. They're bringing us an affordable, interchangeable piece of kit, that looks great and uses magnets for a steazy swap over.

15 Aug 2016 |

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Team Peru, Tia Blanco & Leandro Usuna victorious at 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games

After eight days of world-class Surfing competition at the 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games in Playa Jacó, Costa Rica, Team Peru has emerged victorious and earned the Team Gold Medal and coveted Fernando Aguerre World Team Trophy.

Team Peru celebrates after winning the 2016 INS ISA World Surfing Games, their second title in three years (2014 & 2016), at Jaco Beach, Costa Rica, August 14.

14 Aug 2016 |

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Summer surfing comes to the Austrian capital

The lucky residents and visitors of Vienna (Wien) can now catch some waves at the artificial 3CityWave at Schwarzenbergplatz. The temporary set up will be in place until 30th September, so there are a good few weeks of ride still available. Check out the clip below.

10 Aug 2016 |

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Australian rail riding at its best at Jye's Jam

Thredbo Resort, with thanks to Burton Snowboards, hosted a new kind of rail contest, Jye’s Jam. It’s not every day that a ski resort lets you take over for a night and run an urban rail comp, so we had a good feeling about this one.

Joel Cantle, one of the invited riders, competing at the the 1st edition of Jye's Jam at Thredbo Resort, Australia, on August 3 2016.

10 Aug 2016 |

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It's official - Skateboarding & Surfing are Olympic Sports!

Surfing and Skateboarding have gained Olympic inclusion and therefore will make their debut at the 2020 Olympic Games to take place in Tokyo from July 24 to August 9. It has been decided yesterday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Rio de Janeiro for these two sports, along with sport climbing, karate and baseball/softball, to be added to the Olympic program.

4 Aug 2016 |

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Padang local Mega Semadhi wins his second Rip Curl Cup title

In an event dominated by the international invitees, Mega Semadhi was the lone local Indonesian surfer to reach the final of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang. But when the final horn sounded, it was Mega who came out on top, claiming his second title in the past three times the Ultimate Tuberiding Contest has been held.

Padang local Mega Semadhi on top of the 2016 Rip Curl Cup podium for the second time in three years, at Padang Padang, Bali.

2 Aug 2016 |

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Tatiana Weston-Webb gives winning performance at the Vans US Open of Surfing

Tatiana Weston-Webb (HAW) claimed victory today at the Vans US Open of Surfing in front of a capacity crowd on the Southside of the Huntington Beach Pier in three-to-five foot (1 - 1.5 meter) waves as she prevailed at Stop No. 6 of 10 on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy WSL Championship Tour (CT).

Tatiana Weston-Webb of HAW not far from becoming the women's champion at the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing on Sunday July 31, at Huntington Beach, California.

31 Jul 2016 |

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Luis Diaz & Caroline Marks victorious at the Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior

Luis Diaz (CNY) and Caroline Marks (USA) have won the World Surf League (WSL) Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior in two-to-four foot (0.5 - 1.5 meter) conditions at the Huntington Beach Pier.

Luis Diaz of CNY (left) and Caroline Marks of USA (right) after becoming the winners of the 2016 Vans US Open of Surfing Pro Junior, at Huntington Beach, California, on July 30.

31 Jul 2016 |

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Chris Russell takes home trophy #2 from the Vans Pro Skate Park Series

Chris Russell secured his second Vans Skate Park Series victory and the World Championship contenders for Malmö, Sweden have been decided at the Huntington Beach Qualifier in California.

The winners' Podium at the 2016 Vans Pro Skate Park Series Qualifier at Huntington Beach, California: from the left - 3rd Oskar Rozenberg Hallberg, 1st Chris Russell & 2nd Ben Hatchell. Well done guys!

30 Jul 2016 |

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Super strength decks are about to drop!

Lithe Skateboards have developed a near indestructible deck that'll out last anything you've skated before. Looking to mass manufacture their carbon fiber design, the guys at Lithe have set up a crowd funding page where you can get your hands on one at discount prices before anyone else.

29 Jul 2016 |

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Get ready for World Rookie Tour 2016/2017

The Black Yeti announced the final stop for its new season: Volkl Rookie Finals in Ischgl will take place from the 4th to the 9th of April 2017. The next season is going to be bigger than ever. Tour stops have been confirmed in Chile, Australia and Italy, some of which are new to the World Rookie Tour.

The final day at the World Rookie Fest in January 2016, at Livigno, Italy.

26 Jul 2016 |

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Minneapolis to host summer X-Games 2017 & 2018

ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, has chosen Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the next North American host city for the X Games.

20 Jul 2016 |

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Mick Fanning claims victory at J-Bay Open

Three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning (AUS) has won the J-Bay Open, stop No. 6 on the 2016 Samsung Galaxy World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), defeating John John Florence (HAW) in an exciting Final in three-to-four foot (1 metre) surf at Jeffreys Bay.

Mick's 2016 J-Bay victory is his 22nd on the Championship tour.

18 Jul 2016 |

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It's time to level up your wave footage!

Still using a board mount for your GoPro? Get past those awkward selfie style films NOW! This mouth mount by HoStevie is an affordable way to get awesome POV shots that capture waves as you really ride them.

15 Jul 2016 |

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Paul Rodriguez rules in Munich

When the best skateboarders in the world are all in one contest, predicting an outcome is virtually impossible. Paul Rodriguez’s improbable win in Munich today is evidence of that. Not a single fan watching could say he or she saw this win coming without being called a liar.

The best three skateboarders at the Munich stop of the 2016 SLS Nike SB World Tour: Luan Oliveira (2nd), Paul Rodriguez (1st) & Nyjah Huston (3rd).

2 Jul 2016 |

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Get behind Grip Graphique and customise your ride!

With just less than two weeks to go, this griptape project needs a final push. Personalise to the max with their precision lazer cutting machine!

1 Jul 2016 |

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Lean lean lean!

Pramash boards were successful with their Kickstarter funding last month so they can now snap into action and get the Lean Longboard mass produced!

1 Jul 2016 |

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Rock the Streets with a Longboardstroller!

In case you missed it, the Quinny Longboardstroller (or board buggy) hit the streets of Europe this time last year. As summer's finally arrived in much of the northern hem, it seems like the perfect thing to get out and about in the city and spread the shred to all ages.

27 Jun 2016 |

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A new direction for Snowboarding - the future is bright!

At the annual WSF and TTR Joint General Assembly, held in Kleinarl, Austria, delegates from 22 Nations joined the two day long meetings, representing National Snowboard Associations, Riders, Event Organizers and Boardsports Media.

Representatives of National Snowboard Associations, Riders, Event Organizers and Boardsports Media from 22 nations got together in Kleinarl, Austria, for the 2016 Annual WSF and TTR Joint General Assembly.

27 Jun 2016 |

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Lander Davila & Teresa Bonvalot capture the win at the Junior Pro Espinho

Lander Davila (EUK), 18, and Teresa Bonvalot (PRT), 16, have won the Junior Pro Espinho in fun two-to-three foot waves in front of a building crowd. Competition resumed before lunchtime to complete the final four heats remaining on finals day.

The champions of the 2016 Junior Pro Espinho, Lander Davila (EUK) and Teresa Bonvalot (PRT), enjoying their trophies at Praia de Baia, Portugal.

26 Jun 2016 |

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Stop what you’re doing, GO skateboarding - Philipp Schuster shows how it's done

Watch the Austrian skateboarder break out of the No skateboarding sign he’s trapped in.

Philipp Schuster performs during the Icon Video Shoot in the Noisia Studio in Tullnerbach, Austria on January 20th, 2016.

21 Jun 2016 |

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