Jan 28, 2021
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In early 2020 when the world was locking down in the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic Rip Curl got word from Tom Curren that he was heading to Mexico with old friend Buggs Arico to surf and avoid the carnage which was unfolding across the USA. Disease, riots, protest – a hot bed of change, emotion and confusion. As usual, Tom took to the ocean as a way of making sense of it.
We weren’t quite sure where it would lead. Soon after they let us know that photographer @andypotts would be heading down there too and that he would shoot whatever happens over a 6 week period – although it could have been longer – as no one was really counting as the waves blurred into the days and the days blurred into the waves.
Jan 28, 2021
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Burton Snowboards is proud to welcome Kiana Clay to the team. Kiana is a successful rider on the US Adaptive Action Sports Snowboarding Team competing in both Para Banked Slalom and Para Snowboard Cross. Kiana lost her dominant right arm in a motocross accident, and since then, she has overcome major challenges to continue racing motocross and take that competitive mindset into competitive snowboarding. Kiana is currently competing through the World Cup series with the goal of qualifying for the next Winter Paralympics.
Kiana has worked closely with Burton over the years, providing valuable insights for the Step On® platform. Her feedback has been incorporated in product support, product development, and product testing for the Step On® system to make it easier for para-riders to participate in snowboarding. This system benefits riders with disabilities by making it simpler to enter and exit the binding without sacrificing performance. The modular des
Jan 28, 2021
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Vans is teaming up with fun-loving, tongue-in-cheek Frog Skateboards on a new collection that delivers a fresh dose of upbeat optimism, quirky graphics, and a pop of color for which Frog has become known.
Founded in 2015 by two friends, Frog is less of a brand than it is a group of likeminded people who’ve come together through skateboarding. New York City transplants Chris Millic and Jesse Alba place Frog’s focus on fun and inclusivity, with graphics that serve as exercises in self-expression above all else principles that comes through loud and clear in Vans’ latest short video about the brand and rising talent Nick Michel.
Jan 28, 2021
Eric Carlson, the former Global Brand Director at Smith. SES file photo.
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The Leisure Collective Expands Team for Future Growth
Eric Carlson Joins Company to Help Unlock Brand’s Potential across Americas
CARLSBAD, CA (JANUARY 25, 2021) – The Leisure Collective, Inc. (“TLC”), distributor of globally recognized brands ‘Creatures of Leisure’ and ‘OTIS Eyewear’ is excited to announce the appointment of Eric Carlson to the position of President, Americas.
“We are really pleased to have an executive of Eric Carlson’s caliber join our team to lead us in the Americas Region.” said Stephen Gerard, Principal, TLC. “Eric brings 25 years of eyewear and action sport accomplishments to the team, after leading many aspects of Smith’s business for years. Eric will move into the newly created President role to lead our growth across each brand throughout the Americas.”