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“Aurelien Giraud recognized as World Champion 2023 at yesterday’s World Skate Tour Competition / Olympic Qualifier Event in Sharjah, UAE plus secret to his injury recovery” by Tibs Parise via Clayer Skateboarding Blog

by admin | Feb 6, 2023 | Competitions, News, Olympics, Product Reviews, Resources, Skateboard

The Frenchman came alive in the best trick section to claim victory over Portugal’s Gustavo Ribeiro and 12-year-old Japanese rising star Onodera Ginwoo in the men’s final at the street world championships and Olympic Qualifier in Sharjah, United Arab...

“Mark McMorris Wins Snowboard Slopestyle Gold, Breaks Record for Winter X Games Medals” by Will Sileo via The Inertia

by admin | Jan 31, 2023 | Awards, Competitions, Industry, News, Snowboard

Photo Courtesy of NBC Sports Mark McMorris just became the winningest athlete in Winter X Games history. You can watch the full video below, and I’d recommend it, as there was some insane snowboarding during the entire event. But if you want things summed up nicely,...

“2022 Wake Awards” by Staff via Wakeboarding Magazine

by admin | Jan 16, 2023 | Awards, Competitions, News, Wake Skate, Wakeboard

The 2022 Wake Awards are coming! The best riders of 2022 will be honored and awarded for their accomplishments during a special two week-long presentation beginning in January 2023. Starting on January 16, we’ll release the finalists in several categories each day!...

“WE TALKED TO THE ENGINEER BEHIND THE DIME GLORY CHALLENGE OBSTACLES” by Ian Michna via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Dec 20, 2022 | Competitions, DIY, Industry, Skate Art, Skateboard

Every year the skate world gathers in Montreal for the most entertaining skateboard “contest” of the year. There’s no need for a numeric scoring system or a qualification round – the Dime Glory Challenge’s objective is simple: go huge. The best skaters in the world...

The Freeride World Tour Has Merged With FIS; Is That a Good Thing? by Steve Andrews via The Inertia

by admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Competitions, Industry, Snowboard

In a surprise move this morning, the Freeride World Tour announced that it’s merging with the Federation Internationale du Ski, or as most know it, FIS. This is the same FIS that oversees all the Olympic ski racing, freestyle, and snowboarding...

“USA Skateboarding Announces Eric Koston as Team Captain” via Press release from USA Skateboarding

by admin | Nov 9, 2022 | Competitions, Industry, News, Olympics, Skateboard

Eric Koston and Johnny Schillereff. Courtesy of USA Skateboarding PRESS RELEASES | Published Nov 9, 2022 USA Skateboarding, the National Governing Body for Skateboarding in the United States, today announced it has named Eric Koston, one of the sport’s most...