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 ...