2009 ASP World Tour Schedule Announced

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Everyone is pretty psyched for next year’s ASP World Tour. There’s a certain level of excitement in the air unlike any year prior.  Is it because of the tour locations set of next year?  Or perhaps it’s because surfing has taken a backseat to KITE SURFING and surfers are ready ...

Barrel In Billabong Freewave Challenge

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Three surfers coming from all over this vast country competed for the top spot in the Barrel In Billabong Freewave Challenge but it was Jesse Hines of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, who surfed the best barrel to capture the summer surfing season in the Billabong Freewave Challenge Mainland edition. The ...

Billabong Gets into the Skateboard Business

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Aussie surf brand Billabong has bought the SoCal skateboard company Sector 9, which is best known for its longboards. We're not usually that into longboards, but we like Sector 9 for two reasons:  Erica.  Hosseini. (pictured above) The skate brand has a nice team, including female surfers Hosseini and Holly Beck.  Sweet. Check ...

Quick Bits: Jackassworld, Hawk Jr., Billabong, Karina Petroni and Holly Beck

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Here are few random stories to check out as you start your week. Jackassworld wants your help. Learn about the debut of the New York Surf Film Festival. Baltimore-based Interstate has its predictions of who will make the open qualifiers in Skate Street of this week's AST Dew Tour. Tony Hawk counts down to ...