Monthly Archives: December 2008 - Page 2

News

The Little One: Casandra Castaños Interview

She’s 19 with a tiny but strong frame, and a mere three years of surfing to her name, but Casandra Castaños is one of Spain’s...

The Little One: Casandra Castaños Interview
Events

Stephanie Gilmore Wins Billabong Pro Maui at Ho’okipa

Stephanie Gilmore wins the Billabong Pro Maui and claims the Vans Triple Crown! Stephanie Gilmore (AUS), 20, newly-crowned two-time ASP Women’s World Champion, defeated Melanie Bartels...

Stephanie Gilmore Wins Billabong Pro Maui at Ho’okipa
Events

Art on Snow Gallery

From 6-13 December, a week of art, sport and partying took over Kleinwalsertal for this year’s Art on Snow event.

Art on Snow Gallery
News

X Factor Schmex Factor!

This is THE only cover version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah you need concern yourself with this Christmas. It’s by the late Jeff Buckley and it’s...

X Factor Schmex Factor!
Events

Billabong Pro Maui to hit Ho’okipa

With no surf available at Honolua Bay, event organizers for the Billabong Pro Maui have announced a relocation to Ho’okipa Beach Park on the northern...

Billabong Pro Maui to hit Ho’okipa
News

Amplid Launch Snowboard Photo Contest

Amplid have just launched their ‘Balls to the Wall’ photo contest. All you need to do is click on to the Amplid website and upload...

Amplid Launch Snowboard Photo Contest
Style

Brand of the Week: Animal

This week, we bring you the latest collection from Animal – from cosy hoodies for slouching around to technical outerwear for ripping up the slopes… Women’s...

Brand of the Week: Animal
News

I am leaving!

Pressure is starting to build up and I snap at my colleague and then I have a reality check. What’s the point? I am leaving! And...

I am leaving!
News

Boscombe Surf Reef Experiences Further Delays

How much more can go wrong? That’s the question being asked as the Boscombe surf reef project is hit by yet another massive blow. With...

Boscombe Surf Reef Experiences Further Delays
Videos

Sofia: A Documentary

http://mpora.com/videos/XruGNnOHO Sofia: A Documentary is a masterful story of the power of one, following dreams and never giving up. Constantly troubled by poverty and...

Sofia: A Documentary
News

Bryn Hall Interview

Cornwall surfer and artist Bryn Hall chats conquering wave-riding, scribbles, self-esteem and the joys of living in Sennen. How would you describe yourself? Down to earth, outgoing,...

Bryn Hall Interview
Events

Star-Studded 6-Star Roxy Chicken Jam Cancelled!

A combination of winds gusting up to 140 km/hour and flat light caused the Swatch TTR 6-Star Roxy Chicken Jam to be called off. Event...

Star-Studded 6-Star Roxy Chicken Jam Cancelled!
Events

Still No Surf for Billabong Pro Maui

Heavy rains and no surf forced yet another lay day for the Billabong Pro Maui. The final event of the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour,...

Still No Surf for Billabong Pro Maui
News

howies Hits Bristol!

Our credit cards are positively twitching with excitment at the news that a new howies store has just opened in Bristol. Following on from the...

howies Hits Bristol!
Features

Bunch of 5s with Rachel Atherton

She’s one of the most talented downhill mountain bikers in Europe, and a mighty force on the World Cup circuit, and, get this, she’s only...

Bunch of 5s with Rachel Atherton
News

Indoor Snow Resort Given Go-Ahead in UK

The world’s first indoor winter snow resort, to be located in the UK, has been given the go-ahead. SnOasis, which will boast Europe’s largest indoor...

Indoor Snow Resort Given Go-Ahead in UK
News

Mimi Knoop: Nikita Insider Interview

Mimi Knoop is one of the most important female skateboarders in the world today. She’s dedicated to the sport but also in support of women...

Mimi Knoop: Nikita Insider Interview
Events

Triple Crown Title to be Won at the Billabong Pro Maui

Gilmore, Lima & Beachley bidding for Triple Crown Title… The world famous surfing break of Honolua Bay turned on 3-5 foot waves for day one of...

Triple Crown Title to be Won at the Billabong Pro Maui
Style

Topshop Sno 2008

This week sees the long-awaited return of Topshop’s hugely successful Sno collection. With four snug jackets and four stylish trousers, the range has been redesigned...

Topshop Sno 2008
News

Paige Hareb First Kiwi Female to Qualify for World Tour

Billabong team rider Paige Hareb makes history! Billabong Team rider Paige Hareb made history this week as she earned a coveted qualifying position on the...

Paige Hareb First Kiwi Female to Qualify for World Tour
Style

Brand of the Week: Vans

Vans sponsor some of the best action sports ladies around. From surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding to mountain biking, wakeboarding and moto-X, their team are always...

Brand of the Week: Vans
Events

Roxy Chicken Jam opens up the TTR Title Race

The first 6-Star event for the women on the Swatch TTR World Tour is about to go down in Kaprun, Austria, from December 12–13th. This...

Roxy Chicken Jam opens up the TTR Title Race
News

Womens Dream Tour Qualification comes down to Maui

The Billabong Pro Maui, the final stop of the 2008 ASP Women’s World Tour, begins its waiting period today and the event will serve as...

Womens Dream Tour Qualification comes down to Maui
News

Solo Ocean Rower: the Roz Savage Interview

Ocean rower Roz Savage recently completed a 2,900-mile row single-handed across the Pacific Ocean. During the three months of her epic voyage, Roz aimed to...

Solo Ocean Rower: the Roz Savage Interview
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