Introducing the Slightly Choppy Boardshort

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

If you feel like doing a good deed then you should check into buying this new special edition boardshort that Quiksilver is releasing along with the Surfrider Foundation. The Slightly Choppy boardshort features a design incorporating the Surfrider Foundation's logo and it's mader of organic cotton. While the press release ...

Quick Bits: Burton’s Global Open Series, Tough Times for Surf Wear Makers and More…

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Here are few stories to check out as you start your week. Book your tix:  Burton's announced the dates for its Global Open Series events next year. BMXUnion keeps the good interviews coming -- this one with Kevin Kiraly. Get an update on paralyzed snowboarding teen Tyler Eklund. Something pretty random - some video ...

ESPN Sues Quiksilver Over X Design

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

  Attention: anybody out there who wants to use the letter X in any design better watch out. ESPN apparently owns it. The cable company has sued Quiksilver over its use of a stylized "X" design used on some of the company's apparel designs. It sounds as though ESPN previously ...

Quiksilver Bowlriders ’08 Preview

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

One of the coolest contest series in Europe is getting ready to kick off.  Actually, the Quiksilver Bowlrider Series apparently started its 12-stop series on April 20 but the big date is the finale in Sweden from June 12-15.  Hometown hero Rune Glifberg is the reigning champ.  The Bowlriders site ...