2010 Vans Pro-Tec Pool Party Recap / Results

by: Danny Spyra

May 25, 2010

On Saturday, May 22, the 6th annual Vans Pro-Tec Pool Party went down at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. With $102K up for grabs, this contest attracted the cream-of-the-crop from the skate community. The infamous Combi Bowl, with a beautiful polished concrete facelift, was the scene of the skate … Read More

Street Beat: West Wetsuits

by: Danny Spyra

May 20, 2010

Surfers generally need few items to do what they love. But ask any ardent surfer their prized possession and they're likely to say one of two things: their board or wetsuit. Bottom line: unless your wettie is keeping you warm and comfortable, you're not going to last long in the water. Established … Read More

Hurley's Walk the Walk Narrows Down to Four Finalists

by: Danny Spyra

May 20, 2010

Walk the Walk, a high school fashion competition that’s best described as “Friday Night Football” meets “the Runway,” is in the last phase of determining the finalists for this year’s National Championship event at the U.S. Open of Surfing, the world’s largest action sports event. With… Read More

First Annual Vans Custom Culture Contest Goes Off

by: Danny Spyra

May 17, 2010

On May 15th, Vans took over the Orange County Museum of Art for the Custom Culture finale. This first annual art competition encouraged high school students from across the country to submit custom designs on pairs of iconic Vans kicks, including the Chukka Low, Vans Era, Authentic and Skate Hi mode… Read More

Street Beat: ECO'Neill

by: Danny Spyra

May 13, 2010

Sometime around 1952, Jack O'Neill opened his first surf shop and started making surf accessories like wax and a few vests. Over the next few years, O'Neill turned into a thriving surf clothing and accessory brand. Today, O'Neill is at the forefront of technology and perhaps more importantly, sustai… Read More

ISIS Caption Contest!

by: Danny Spyra

May 12, 2010

Established in 2007, ISIS connects the dots between technology and fashion with design-driven laptop and cell phone protection. Utilizing materials like hemp and memory foam, ISIS no doubt supplies some of the funkiest protection on the planet. Well it's hump day...and we celebratin'! ISIS skate t… Read More

Landscape Altered's Penultimate Webisode Goes LIVE

by: Danny Spyra

May 12, 2010

The penultimate episode of filmmaker Kai Neville’s Landscape Altered ocean odyssey, a voyage designed to help a member of his crew stomp one wild air and claim the winner’s cheque in the Kustom Airstrike competition, goes live today.… Read More

Street Beat: TAVIK Swimwear

by: Danny Spyra

May 06, 2010

A few things stood out from the recent Coachella festival - none more so than some swanky-looking ladies wearing TAVIK Swimwear. Spearheaded by lead designer / production pro Nicole Hanriot in early 2009, TAVIK Swimwear manufactures cutting-edge bikinis and one-pieces that turn heads. Well the str… Read More

Kai Neville Unleashes Landscape Altered Episode Two

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 30, 2010

Kai Neville unleashes part 2 of the Landscape Altered video series. With $50,000 on the line, it’s easy to see why Josh Kerr, Chippa Wilson, Clay Marzo, Mitch Coleborn and Jay Davies are getting so wicked. Be sure to notice the detail. Kerr’s Indy at 1:42 and Chippa’s something-we-can’t-defi… Read More

Jadson Andre Wins 2010 Billabong Pro Santa Catarina

by: Danny Spyra

Apr 29, 2010

In a Cinderella story for the ages, Jadson Andre defeated former nine-time ASP World Champion and current ASP World No. 1 Kelly Slater to claim the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina. The third stop on the 2010 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Santa Catarina culminated in dramatic fashion today with And… Read More