You see them everywhere. Glued to helmets, strapped to chests, duct-taped to ski poles and pvc-pipes. They’re in park, in pow, in trees. They are GoPros, and they’re invading the ski and snowboard world – and for good reason. These bite-sized cameras are beasts. Here are my top five reasons to get one for yourself: Continue ReadingRead the rest of this entry »
We’ve all seen the durometer ratings on longboard wheels. Rated on a scale with “A” as the measurement, we’re all pretty much aware that the smaller the number, the softer the wheel. Softer wheels have more traction, easier flex (into cone patterns) and inevitably wear down quicker, being prone to flat spots and the like. Going a bit more in-depth than this, Troy Churchill and Concrete Wave have recently published a series of articles on what exactly makes a great longboard wheel and what you should look for when purchasing. Continue Reading for more:Read the rest of this entry »
BC’s Murray, Utah store will be hosting the Real “Since Day One” premiere in Salt Lake City, UT, next Wednesday, April 13, at Post Theater in the University of Utah. Doors are at 7:00 p.m. and the admission fee is $2-5, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the JKC Foundation. For more information, check out www.skateforhealth.org or RSVP to event on Facebook on BC Fashion Place’s Page
Red Bull just announced their 2011 lineup of dates/location for Manny Mania. Read below, and then check out Red Bull’s Official Manny Mania Site for more info.
Red Bull Manny Mania National Dates:
Nashville, TN – May 7
Louisville, KY – May 14
Philadelphia, PA –May 21
Washington, DC – May 22
Las Vegas, NV – June 4
Cleveland, OH – June 4
Rochester, NY – June 4
Virginia Beach, VA – June 11
Boston, MA – June 18
Brooklyn, NY – June 19
Rancho Cucamonga, CA –June 25
Hoboken, NJ – June 25
Red Bull Manny Mania National Final:
Los Angeles, CA – July 9
Red Bull Manny Mania World Final:
New York, NY – August 20
Red Bull Manny Mania Pro Final:
New York, NY – August 21
Bruce Irons’ life on the North Shore of Hawaii is the stuff of dreams . . . but that doesn’t mean that it is without work and dedication. Check out this six-minute clip of Bruce and JD doing what they do and defying all limitations.
Check out Bruce’s line of Annihilator Boardshorts with all of the space-age tech/stretch that you’d ever need. $65.00 @ BCSurf.com.
“GoPro Launches 3D HERO® System; World’s Smallest 1080p 3D Camera.”
GoPro has recently announced the 3D HERO System, a waterproof 3D for their line of compact 1080p cameras. The new system allows users to combine two cameras into one housing unit, capturing depth and texture that is later edited together with GoPro CineForm Software. This takes the personal filming game to a whole new level, allowing snowboarders, mountain bikers, surfers, party-goers, etc. to create real depth in their footage.
“The 3D HERO System is exciting for a lot of reasons, one of them being that it’s not just a 3D camera. It’s really several cameras in one, depending on how the consumer wants to use it,” says Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO. “That you can take two GoPro cameras that you would normally use independently and combined them to form a new type of camera, a 3D camera…that’s extremely cool. GoPro is excited to be the first company to build a camera this versatile.”
More information to come from GoPro, but for now, the GoPro 3D Hero System includes:
* 3D HERO Waterproof Housing
* 3D HERO Synchronization Cable
* Skeleton Door (allows for optimal sound capture in dry environments)
* 3 Pairs of 3D Anaglyph (Red/Blue) Glasses
* Helmet Front Mount
* 2 Flat and 2 Curved Adhesive Mounts
* Free Download: GoPro CineForm Studio 3D editing software
Volcom’s Peanut Butter & Rail Jam comes to Colorado, getting gooey in Keystone on April 9. For riders, there’s free entry, 4 divisions (Under 15, 16+, Girls, Open runs with cash on the line), and an award for “Gooeyest Move of the Day” from Electric Optics. Registration is in the River Run Base Area at 9 a.m. sharp, and a lift ticket is required.
BC’s Murray, Utah store will be hosting the Real “Since Day One” premiere in Salt Lake City, UT, next Wednesday, April 13, at Post Theater in the University of Utah. Doors are at 7:00 p.m. and the admission fee is $2-5, with 100% of the proceeds going to benefit the JKC Foundation. For more information, check out www.skateforhealth.org or RSVP to event on Facebook on BC Fashion Place’s Page