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24.02.2008 | Oslo, Norway
Swatch TTR Tour Leader Kevin Pearce wins Oakley Arctic Challenge 2008
It was a dramatic finale to one of the most significant competitions on the Tour. The Swatch TTR SIX(6) STAR Oakley Arctic Challenge, greeted with sunny skies and an enthusiastic crowd, wrapped up today with US rider Kevin Pearce taking home the title along with 24.500,- US Dollar and moving into the TTR World No. 1 position. Shayne Pospisil, also from the United States, took second place while Peetu Piiroinen of Finland once again proved he’s one of the best by rounding out the Top three and maintaining his grasp on TTR World No. 3..... (more...)

22.02.2008 | Mayrhofen, Austria
Oakley Jib Vid 2008 set to be a blinder!
Five weeks left to go and this year’s Oakley Jib-Vid is set to be a blinder.. If you haven’t already entered then head to www.jib-vid.com, and check out the 2008 event teaser which is sure to get your creative juices flowing. There are still a limited number of team places available, so submit your entry before it’s too late.

A 6000€ prize purse and additional XBOX consoles for each member of the winning team should be incentive enough, but with a competition format that makes the Oakley Jib-Vid the highlight of any season, we promise you will have the time of your life.... (more...)

10.02.2008 | Crans Montana, Switzerland
Swiss riders successful on home turf at Swatch TTR 4 Star Crans Montana Open
After a difficult week of strong winds, the Swatch TTR FOUR(4)STAR Crans-Montana Champs Open presented by Rip Curl finally saw some beautiful blue bird days for the semi-finals and finals. A cheerful crowd of spectators on the Cry d’Er watched six women and twelve men going huge in the finals... (more...)

30.01.2008 | Innsbruck, Austria
Insbruck ready for Swatch TTR Five Star Billabong Air & Style
Rockin’ Bands. Amazing Riders. One colossal quarterpipe. The Swatch TTR FIVE(5)STAR Billabong Air & Style Quarterpipe 2008 is going to set a new precedent for competitive riding. On February 2nd 2008, the Air & Style returns to the Bergisel Stadium in Innsbruck, Austria and will host some of the best and most progressive riders around, ready to battle it out... (more...)

25.01.2008 | Innsbruck, Austria
Drew Stevenson resigns as CEO of the TTR World Snowboard Tour
After six incredible years of hard work and effort put into the successful creation of the TTR, on Thursday the 24th of January 2008, Drew Stevenson tendered his resignation from his position as CEO of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour. In response to his resignation, Drew Stevenson stated: "In 2002, a group of people came together who were not happy with the status quo and wanted to see snowboarding have at least an alternative... (more...)

17.01.2008 | Laax, Switzerland
Jamie Anderson & Shaun White win Burton European Open Slopestyle 2008
Americans Jamie Anderson and Shaun White dominated today's slopestyle finals at the Burton European Open, both claiming the first BEO championship titles of their careers. Jamie and Shaun each earned $10,000 USD, 1000 TTR Ranking Points and 8000 points toward the Burton Global Open Series.... (more...)

10.01.2008 | Salt Lake City, Utah USA
X-Dance Film Festival moves to Salt Lake City for 2008
Because of the immense growth and popularity of the festival, the 8th annual X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival has moved into Salt Lake City this year... (more...)

09.01.2008 | Tignes, France
Dan Wakeham finishes 2nd in Airwaves invitational snowboard contest
As a result of Dan Wakeham’s recent achievement of qualifying into the semi finals in 3rd place and finishing in 30th position overall in the O’Neill Evolution event, he was invited to compete in the prestigious Airwaves Invitational Halfpipe Competition in Tignes, France last night and finished in an impressive 2nd place winning $5,000... (more...)

06.01.2008 | Beijing, China
Jakob Wilhelmson takes first place at TTR Red Bull Nanshan Open
It was full-out action here in The Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park as the top eleven rider’s from yesterday’s qualifier converged for combat. The park was fresh, the riders were stoked and the crowd was larger than ever before. Jakob Wilhelmson of Sweden took first on the podium, earning himself is first Swatch TTR result of the season, and 700 Ranking Points.... (more...)

19.12.2007 | London, England
Design for Humanity
For Spring 2008 surf/skate/snow brand Billabong is launching a new initiative Design For Humanity, created to give Billabong the opportunity to utilise its resources to empower and promote awareness of various charities amongst the youth market and industry at large...
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17.12.2007 | Washington, USA
Stepchild Snowboards signs JP Walker
After much speculation and an industry-wide rumour mill, StepChild Snowboards is proud to announce the signing of JP Walker to the International Pro Team.
"JP's riding and dedication to snowboarding speaks for itself- not many snowboarders have remained at the top of their class for over ten years. We are absolutely thrilled to have him on the team. It's cool that we share the same values and beliefs as to what a snowboard company and team should be...
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16.12.2007 | Kaprun, Austria
Cheryl Mass has won the Roxy Chicken Jam 2007
For the second time after 2005, Cheryl Maas has won the Roxy Chicken Jam title. At the 2007 edition of the world’s biggest girl’s only snowboard contest, the Dutch got back the title from last year’s winner Jamie Anderson (USA) who was second this time...
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14.12.2007 | Encinitas, California
Omatic Snowboards just got Sweeder
The fine folks at Omatic Snowboards are happy to announce their latest Swedish acquisition Hampus Mosesson to the team. Not only do we appreciate fine furnishings from Ikea, gourmet meatballs, the chef from the Muppets and little red gummy fish but also Scandinavian super rippers like Hampus...
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11.12.2007 | London, England
Legendary cinematographer Chris Doyle to judge online skate clip competition for the release of Paranoid Park
Winner of the 60th anniversary award at this year’s Cannes Festival, director Gus Van Sant (ELEPHANT, LAST DAYS) returns with the highly anticipated film PARANOID PARK. This adaptation of Blake Nelson's novel follows 16-year-old skateboarder Alex, who accidentally kills a security guard outside Paranoid Park, Portland's most infamous skateboarding park... (more...)

09.12.2007 | Tokyo, Japan
Travis Rice victorious at 6 star Nissan X-Trail Jam, Hormgo defends tour lead
The young guns were unable to hold off Travis Rice (USA) in the land of the rising sun as he blew away all contenders with jaw-dropping maneuvers that sent the entire Tokyo Dome of 35 000 spectators into a cheering frenzy. His combined results from the Quarterpipe and the Big Air landed him the Title, earning him 1000 TTR ranking points alongside a large portion of $150 000 USD prize purse... (more...)

02.12.2007 | Munich, Germany
Kevin Pearce wins the Nokia Air & Style 2007
It was a night for the kids this year in Germany as 28,000 spectators packed the Olympic Stadium in Munich yesterday to witness the Nokia Air & Style 2007. The name of the game was style and the young riders had plenty to offer. In the super final, the level of riding was perhaps the most progressive seen so far in the Air & Style, with massive 10's and 12's being thrown down every go. David Benedek must have felt like an old man lined up next to Burton ripper Mikkel Bang, Norwegian Tostein Horgmo, and American Kevin Pearce... (more...)

02.12.2007 | London, England
Rip Curl Girls Tour 2008
The Rip Curl Girls Tour, presented by Relentless, the energy drink with a No Half Measures attitude to sport, looks set to be a winter wonder! Stopping at Milton Keynes and Braehead in the UK this January, each weekend will consist of lessons for beginners, freestyle tuition and a fun contest on the second day. Everyone who takes part will get a chance t o test Apo boards, a goodie bag, entry to the tour party and a chance to win Rip Curl goodies at the comp....
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28.11.2007 | Manchester, UK
Winter Brands sign up to Slide
Slide 2008 will return to Manchester Central (previously called G-Mex) from the 17th – 19th February and already looks like being a busy show.
All the ‘must have’ brands will be showcasing their A/W 09 collections and innovations alongside new and fresh brands aiming to stake their name where it matters….on the snow, in the water, in the parks and on the street. More than 80 exhibitors have signed up already and include prestigious names such as: 32 Snowboard Boots, Bollé, Bonfire, Dakine...
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22.11.2007 | Innsbruck, Austria
Design your own snowboard and win a car!
Burton and main sponsor Suzuki are not only teaming up for the Burton European Open 2008 and the Burton AM Tour 2007/08, they also came up with an online-design-contest based on the concept of Burton’s Series 13.

Everyone out there gets the chance to design his own board and win it. While this is already pretty cool, there is even more waiting for the winner! He will take home a brand-new Suzuki Grand Vitara Freeride in the design of the winning board-graphics...
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21.11.2007 | Beguje, Slovenia
Artec Snowboards 07/08 website blasts off
Artec Snowboards, the most eagerly awaited independent snowboarding brand in recent years, has
thrown down the gauntlet with the launch of a new website for winter 2007/08....
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09.11.2007 | Innsbruck, Austria
Top Riders and Music acts confirmed for the Burton European Open 2008!
The Burton European Open announces key riders and confirmed music acts for this year's 9th annual snowboard competition, taking place in LAAX, Switzerland from January 11-18, 2008. Snowboard superstar and 2006 Olympic gold medallist Shaun White has confirmed that he will compete in both the halfpipe and slopestyle competitions, and US hip-hop stars CunninLynguist will play live...
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11.10.2007 | Munich, Germany
Dancehall superstar and Grammy winner SEAN PAUL is jamming at the Nokia Air & Style 07 in Munich
No one less than Jamaica’s dancehall superstar and No.1 music export SEAN PAUL himself will set the roof of the Munich Olympic Stadium at the Nokia Air & Style 07 on fire with new songs from his upcoming album. His millionfold sold records Dutty Rock and The Trinity did not only write music history but also assured him a huge fan base. With SEAN PAUL and THE HIVES two of three music acts are already confirmed for the Nokia Air & Style 07...
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07.10.2007 | London, UK
Step-On Snowboard Camps 2008!
We are pleased to announce the dates of the Step-On Snowboard Freestyle Camps 2008, hosted by Chalet Snowboard in Avoriaz. Due to increased popularity we will have 5 weeks of camps this winter....
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06.10.2007 | London, UK
Nike ACG Sweetspots is launched!
A Sweetspot is a moment in time when effort and talent combine perfectly. It’s an experience of purity when everything comes together and the spectacular is achieved.

Nike ACG athletes have travelled across the globe to document their own Sweetspots with some of the most respected film production teams in the world. They have returned with tales of epic powder, tricks mastered, new experiences, unforgettable sessions and memories that will live forever as their own Sweetspot.
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02.10.2007 | Munich, Germany
First Freestyle Snowmobile Contest in Germany at the Nokia Air & Style 07
Is it possible to carry out a backflip with a snowmobile weighting 200 kg? An answer to that question will be given at the Nokia Air & Style 07 on December 1st at the Olympic Stadium Munich. The event is staging a freestyle snowmobile contest (FSX), for the first time ever in Germany. The Nokia Air & Style is once again about to make history...
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03.10.2007 | Switzerland
Absinthe Films release Optimistic
In the first winter to show the undeniable effects of global warming, Absinthe Films explores the effects of a changing planet. For those who live to snowboard, these changes can be perceived as impossible challenges or creative opportunities. Reminding us that the potential for fun is always at hand, Absinthe follows eighteen individuals through their interpretation of this winter and forges an unforgettable snowboard film. Optimistic?
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06.09.2007 | Innsbruck, Austria
Take off with BEO Airlines for the Burton European Open in Laax 2008!
From January 11th–18th 2008, international top riders will fly into the Swiss top resort LAAX. This year’s theme will be “BEO Airlines”. For 500 riders this means to take off in the disciplines Halfpipe and Slopestyle. Pipe and park will wait perfectly tuned on Crap Sogn Gion at 2200 m altitude, to challenge pros as much as amateur-pilots and to promote progressive snowboarding. First Class organisation is guaranteed at the TTR 6 Star Event due to the experienced partners Burton Snowboards and LAAX. No matter if you fly Economy or Charter, riders from all over the world will land at the Burton European Open 2008, from all contest series and all age groups. The best of the best will be rewarded in the finals of the men and women with a prize-money of US$ 125.000...
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04.09.2007 | Avoriaz, France
Burton's Stash is coming to Avoriaz resort, France
Burton Snowboards and Avoriaz Resort today announced the opening of 'The Stash', a completely different kind of run that adds a new dimension to snowboarding. Scheduled to open in January of 2008, The Stash at Avoriaz will be the first snowboard run of its kind in Europe...
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