February 12, 2009 7:38 PM
Ladies Night at Rampworx Skatepark Liverpool: music, comps, demos, free stuff, party & more!
February 12, 2009 in BMX, Events, Links, News, Skateboarding, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 24, 2008 3:39 PM
New fixie bike magazine Fixed launches in London
When something is described as 'like surfing or snowboarding but you can do it outside your front door in London' I'm listening. This was how fixed gear bikes were first described to me back in March, but having not had a chance to ride one, I just trusted this friends opinion. That was until I went to the launch party for the first international magazine dedicated 100% to fixie bikes, Fixed, in Hackney, London on Saturday; now I completely agree - fitting as in the UK, it's national bike week.
Booze, bikes and beards filled Carhartt's East London warehouse store, as fans of fixies congregated to celebrate the mag with music courtesy of DJ Jay Stephenson, a premiere of movie the Bootleg Sessions 2, comps plus pick up free copies.
Available for free in bike shops across the world - currently London, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles - you will also be able to download a PDF of the publication for free from www.fixed-mag.com very soon.
I could explain what a fixed gear bike is - but Wikipedia's description is far better than anything I can do. The Fixed Gear Gallery and Fixed Gear London will give you an idea too.
Ok, I know the link to surfing, snowboarding and skating is tenous now - but trust us; ex pro skaters and snowboarders are already hooked on these back-to-basics machines, which means the rest of us are bound to follow; in a year or two we'll all be riding a new bike. Keep an eye out on Nollie for news and shiny new bikes to get you stoked on cycling soon..
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June 24, 2008 in Art, BMX, Events, Links, Mountain Biking, News, Other sports, Photography, Style | Permalink | Comments (1)
June 13, 2008 12:56 PM
SurfGirl vs. Cooler: new summer issues out now
Brand new issues of two of our fave mags are out now: the Summer issues of Cooler and Surf Girl. Both out now which one should you spend your hard earned money on? Nollie has a look inside...
Here's what's in the new issue of Cooler:
All about Evelien: the talented Belgian skater talks fear, the X Games and how injuries suck.Dub be good to me: an ode to VW Camper vans.
Toes on the nose: everything you need to know about longboarding.
The bicycle diaries: people and places in South America as seen from the saddle.
Fix me up: the lowdown on fixed gear cycling.
Board to be green: elite surfer Elise Garrigue and her eco surfboard.
Winter in Wanaka: chasing the endless winter in NZ.
Fashion: this season’s trends shot in Cape Town and the summer’s most stylish swimwear.
Plus lots more...
And Surf Girl? This month, issue 18, look forward to:
Who is Lisa Andersen?: She’s widely considered to be the woman with it all: looks, talent, World Championship titles, the surfing-icon-for-a-generation label, but life hasn’t always been so easy for Lisa. Her new biography, Fearlessness, describes the life of a woman who hasn’t always made the best decisions but has made the most out of what life has thrown at her. Louise Searle interviews the enigmatic Ms Andersen.Groms in the Banana Republic: What happens when you take a bunch of under 18’s and let them loose on a Caribbean island? Mayhem! Luckily some surfing went down as well, under the watchful eye of surf vet Robyn Davies and SurfGirl Assistant Ed Kat Dawes. Here’s Kat’s report on an eventful two weeks in the sun.
Women and surfing: Do women belong in the bedroom or the barrel? This is what Billabong rider Jessi Miley-Dyer asked herself after spending a week on a boat in Indo.
After the Tour finished last year a crew of pros decided that they needed to cut loose for a bit and booked a trip to Micronesia. Typically, they pulled out all the stops, ripping as good as it gets and it got Jessi thinking about the perception of women in the surfing world.Best of British: Why look elsewhere when it can be so good under your nose? Sometimes just getting in your car and heading out on the open road can bring as many adventures as a week in crowded Tarazoute. Read up on SurfGirl’s guide to the best UK surf towns.
Pipeline Queen: How easy does it look paddling out at Pipeline, camera in hand to shoot some of the world’s top surfers? Lucia Griggi tells us what it takes to be a professional surf photographer, warts and all!
Plus Hotties, fashion, happenings and loads more.
What do you think? Surf Girl is obviously for the core surfer - obsessed with riding waves, not snow or street, packed with surf focused fashion, epic travel, in depth interviews, health, beauty and fit pro surf lads. Cooler, if you like, is the older sibling, widening their options not just to surfing, skating and snowboarding - but also to other inner city trends they're more likely to be able to do at home, in addition to edgier fashion, snip bits of music, culture and art, in addition to an awareness of green issues.
Frankly I love 'em both; but what do you think?
Love this? Then read: Three - journeys through surfing photography exhibition | Runway films release teaser for See What I See | Roxy Jam festival of music, surf, art and more in Biarritz
June 13, 2008 in ASP World Tour, Accessories, Art, BMX, Environment, Events, Links, News, Photography, Pros, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Style, Surfing, Travel, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
This weekend: Nass - Europe's biggest actions sports and music festival
Got anything planned this weekend? If not, think about heading south westerly to The National Adventure Sports Show, otherwise known as NASS, presented by Relentless energy drink, starting today at The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Packed with skateboard, BMX, FMX, Inline and more demos, plus hundreds of stalls, it's the biggest actions sports and music show in Europe. Rock Sound magazine have been placed in charge of the music stag, and so have a fittingly eclectic bill starting today at 3pm including Pendulum, Late Of the Pier, Does It Offend You Yeah, and then tomorrow with Less Than Jake, The Subways, Elliot Minor and more. London's Drum and Bass Arena have been put in charge of the dance tent also, with none other than Adam F headlining, plus Friction, Eddy Temple Morris and loads more.
The event is open now, with tickets available at the door, however with rumours that it may sell out check online at www.nassfest.com or call the ticket office on 0207 348 5200 to book... Keep reading to watch the trailer for this year's event too.
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June 13, 2008 in Audio and Videocasts, BMX, Events, Links, Men, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, News, Pros, Skateboarding | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 6, 2008 8:35 AM
Flow female MTB camps announced!
There's something rather special about getting covered in mud, weaving down steep mountain trials, engaging mind over matter at maximum speed on two wheels, then laughing till your sides split with like minded ladies.
Wether you're already hooked, or are an intermediate looking to progress, FlowMTB are about to start their third summer of women only mountain biking trips in the Alps. From their base in stunning Champery, 90 minutes from Geneva, on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil region, the weeks will take over the Rose des Alpes Hotel for the week of August 2 to 9.
With training run by Masters World Downhill Champion Petra Wiltshire - sponsored by the Trek-Extreme Medics Racing Team presented by thecyclejersey.com and with twelve years of racing experience - the week is not for the faint hearted, as she will push you beyond the limits you thought you were capable of... and then take you around the town's bars afterwards.
As well as improving your two wheeled abilities, the week promises to make you friends for life and improve confidence - as your progressing with other like minded, similarily motivated women. A rest day is planned mid week too: so you'll be able to recharge in a local spa, via a mountain hike or just keep riding...
Cost of the week is a bargainous 800 Euros - which includes accomodation, food, six day lift pass, guiding tuition and airport transfers.
So if you're keen log on to flowmtb.com/ or call organiser Sara on +44 (0308) 123 5664 or the +33 (0) 688 101 757.
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March 6, 2008 in BMX, Events, Links, Mountain Biking, News, Offers and Promotions, Travel, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
February 28, 2008 5:40 AM
Want to work for a Surf, Skate and Snow mag?
Then read carefully: the UK's finest freesports title X Elements is about to be resurrected Lazarus style, with the support of Lyonsdown Publishing, under the uber passionate leadership of Editor / Founder Mark Wayne. Born in 2002, the magazine is to under go a huge relaunch - and so are looking for a action sports loving Media Sales Person - no experience necassary.
Interested? Then read on for the full job description!
"X Elements the UK’s free surf, skate & snowboard magazine founded in 2002 by Mark Wayne is re-launching this summer with the support of Lyonsdown Publishing.
"Mark continues in his role as editor; it is his spirit, passion and voice that is XElements.
"Lyonsdown Publishing are now looking for Ad Sales people to join the XElements team as we build up to the re- launch, this in an excellent opportunity to be involved early on in an exciting project as we look to build the XElements brand and play an integral part in the promotion of surf, skate and snowboarding in the UK.
"Previous advertising sales experience would be an advantage but not essential, more important is that you are prepared to work hard, have a good sense of humour, want to be part of a team that is passionate about what we do, you do need to be able to ride (don’t care if you are a sponsored rider or someone that lives for the time they get to skate or ride, been surfing or snowboarding once & has been bitten- as long as you have passion for boardsports and the culture)
Currently our office is in Mill Hill, NW London (we are looking for new offices closer to central London) the position is mainly office based telesales but the nature of the business means that there are perks, trips to events in the mountains, beach, skate parks etc and exhibitions.
We are looking for someone that can start immediately, basic salary and commission dependent on experience.
Contact Brad or Mark on 07842 474443/0208 906 9011, or email mark@xelements.co.uk for further application details.
February 28, 2008 in BMX, Environment, Events, Links, Men, Mountain Biking, News, Offers and Promotions, Other sports, Photography, Pros, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel | Permalink | Comments (0)
February 12, 2008 4:38 AM
Brit BMX girl for gold in Bejing
We're usually the last people to take note of a story in middle England newspaper Daily Mail, but this piece on Shanaze Reade caught our eye.
Described as a 'teenage tearaway' by the tabloid (cringe!), the 19-year-old from Crewe could be one of the first BMXers to win an Olympic gold medal - as the sport joins the Games this summer in Bejing.
Read the full story here.
Want more two wheeled stories? Then see what Rachel Atherton is up to and Spot Check BMX: Bridport The Trick Factory Skate Park.
February 12, 2008 in BMX, Events, Girls who rock, Links, News, Pros | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 31, 2008 4:46 PM
Five reasons why you should take up action sports now
Image: Roxy
If you're just reading this blog as an armchair action sports enthusiast, here's five reasons why you should get up off your arse and give one of them a go...
1. Ban boredom. When you've got a board of some description to get on, I can guarantee you'll never utter the dreaded b word again.
2. Travel. Be it surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding or mountain biking, you'll get to go places you might never have discovered otherwise.
3. Body benefits. Get on a snowboard and your thighs won't know what's hit 'em. Most extreme activities are also a fast track way to ban the wobbly bits, and it's fun!
4. Adrenaline. This stuff is the best drug around, and it's as good as free. You'll soon be addicted to getting your fix.
5. Pain.
Yes, this is a strange one, but the pain - be it from wiping out or
knackered muscles - just makes the good times even more worth it. Plus
it puts your every day whining right into perspective.
January 31, 2008 in BMX, Freebording, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Other sports, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 31, 2007 9:56 AM
Trampolining for action sports video
A new video for you today, looking at the ways you can keep fit and improve your riding using a trampoline. Great for snowboarding and wakeboarding in particular, as well as general air awareness.
Click on the icon to view the video full screen!
Like that? Try this: Learning to wakeboard - standing up on a cable tow | Learn to Wakeboard video tips: Jump starts on a cable tow
October 31, 2007 in Audio and Videocasts, BMX, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (1)
September 28, 2007 2:22 PM
Spot Check Skate: The Front Skate Park, Weymouth
Here's where to go if you're down Weymouth way (as we say here in the west country). The Front is a decent skate park in the seaside town, and if you've ever been to Weymouth, you'll know that going here is probably preferable to going in the sea. There's also a sea life centre nearby, with the biggest crabs in the world (seriously, they were bigger than me). Watch the video for more information.
Like that? Try this: Spot Check BMX: Bridport The Trick Factory Skate Park | Spot Check Wake: WMSki cable lake, Cotswold Water Park
September 28, 2007 in Audio and Videocasts, BMX, Skateboarding, Travel | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 6, 2007 9:49 PM
Ex Elements Extreme Sports Emergency First Aid Course
Extreme sports are called so for a reason: they're dangerous. That means the chances of you or one of your buddies stacking it are quite high. Get prepared for any eventuality with the Ex Elements Extreme Sports Emergency Aid Course (£99). You'll learn what to do when things go bad from professional extreme sports medics, and the six hour course teaches you how to deal with injuries ranging from wounds to being knocked unconcious, and how to help yourself if you're the one in trouble. It's not a nice thing to think about, but you'll be glad you did it if you ever get into trouble.
Want to go on this course? Enter our Ex Elements competition and you could win a £50 Ex Pass to put towards any Ex Elements product.
July 6, 2007 in BMX, Bodyboarding, Climbing, Freebording, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Offers and Promotions, Parkour, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
July 2, 2007 2:02 PM
Rad Reading: An interview with Nina Buitrago, Spencer O'Brien heads to Hawaii and break before the turn on your mountain bike
- GLTR interviews BMXers Stacey Mulligan and Nina Buitrago [GLTR]
- Andy Irons wins Rip Curl Pro Search Chile, and Kelly Slater not quitting after all [Surf Nation]
- Snowboarder Spencer O'Brien spends her snowboard off-season in Hawaii, read her trip report. [Snowboard Canada]
- Holly Beck broke her board, so she and her fellow pros held a mock surfing contest on it, watch the video over at Surf Line [Surf Line]
- Brake before the turn - just one of the tips dispensed by Karen Kefauver in her mountain bike tips article [GLTR]
July 2, 2007 in BMX, Mountain Biking, News, Pros, Surfing, Travel | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 29, 2007 8:50 PM
Spot Check BMX: Bridport The Trick Factory Skate Park
New for this week is spot check, where we'll do ickle videos of all the fun places we can find to play. First up, ideal for rainy days (that'll be everyday at the moment, then) an indoor skatepark, whoo! This one is in Bridport, the people are nice (mainly bmxers, just so you know), and it's cheap. The only downside is that it's due to be knocked down for housing development within the next two years, so get there while you can.
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June 29, 2007 in Audio and Videocasts, BMX | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 14, 2007 7:56 PM
Rad Reading: Go Skateboarding Day is coming up on June 21, but will the sport make it into the Olympics?
- Are you a US surf mom? Wife Swap are looking for you. [Queen of the Surf Pirates]
- Forget work and spend June 21 on your skateboard for 'Go skateboarding day' [Go Skateboarding Day]
- BMX is already in, but will skateboarding be the next Olympic sport? [ESPN]
- The Mölltal Glacier in Austria opens tomorrow and Les Deux Alpes on is set to open on Saturday 16th June. Wahoo, summer slush! [Snow-forecast.com]
June 14, 2007 in BMX, Events, News, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel | Permalink | Comments (1)
Mountain boarding, Dirty Sanchez and the National Bike Show - just some of the fun on offer at NASS
The National Adventure Sports Show returns to Shepton Mallet this year and it's sure to be some of the most fun you can have in a field. Combining extreme sports with music (Dirty Sanchez, GLC and the Charlatans are playing) it offers the chance to watch pro BMX, skate and inline displays in the morning, get on the ramps yourself in the afternoon and chill out at a gig at night time. There's also mountain biking, mountain boarding and more - so you'll never get bored. If the thought of noisy campers is enough to put you off, head for the VIP no noise camping area. Thrill-seekers can include a bungy cage jump in your ticket price, just select the RUSH pass when booking.
Visit www.Nass2007.com for more info and to book.
Find more things to do with the Nollie Events Guide.
June 14, 2007 in BMX, Events, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, News, Skateboarding, Travel | Permalink | Comments (0)
June 12, 2007 9:05 PM
Always wiping out? Cut out the pain with Paingone
Extreme sports are named so for a reason; hurting yourself is practically guaranteed. I've had many unfortunate incidents involving various body parts and snowboard rails and surfboard fins, but apparently there's alternative ways of fighting the pain as well as the paracetamol/strong beer combination (not recommended, by the way). PainGone is a pen that sends low frequency charge powered by crystals to send pain-stopping messages to the brain. It may sound like hocus pocus, but it's been clinically proven to work and is even used in hospitals.
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June 12, 2007 in BMX, Bodyboarding, Climbing, Gadgets, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (3)
June 1, 2007 11:15 AM
Extreme Drinks Hip Flask Mineral Water and Natural Energy Drink
Extreme, the company behind the TV channel, have created a range of drinks geared up for the extreme sports addict. There's Aqua Still, a mineral water cunningly held in a clip-on hip flask - ho hands or bag required, and Energy, providing a natural hit of energy to keep you going until the sun goes down. Created with Kombucha, Guarana (a naturally occurring ultra strong form of caffeine), Siberian Ginseng to increase stamina, and vitamin C just to make sure you stay well enough to keep hitting that jump, riding endless waves, or whatever it is that you get your kicks from.
Visit www.extremedrinks.com for more information.
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June 1, 2007 in BMX, Climbing, Freebording, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 31, 2007 1:50 PM
Flirtees biking and cycling t-shirts for women
For biking girls that don't take themselves too seriously (yes I am a girl, so the colour of my bike does matter), Flirtees have the cutest range of cycling t-shirts, ever. Cute and cycling - now there's two words you don't often hear in the same sentence. Available online for CA$24.99.
GoClipless via Backcountry.com.
Howies Organic Cotton Girls Ride Bikes Too Tee | The Ryde I Surf Small Waves t shirt
May 31, 2007 in BMX, Mountain Biking, Style | Permalink | Comments (0)
Rad Reading: Holly Beck goes surfing in Africa, Ekawear have a sale and Animal are getting revved up about their Braun CruZer Bike Tour
Image: Animal CruZer Bike Tour
- Holly Beck's surf travel blog always makes fascinating reading, and her latest update sees her travelling to Africa and swapping boards with the locals [Holly Beck Surfs]
- Ekawear is on sale! Get the fair trade crocheted designs at a discount. [Ekawear]
- Method Mag look over some of the most amazing snowboarding pics of the season. [Method]
- The Animal Braun CruZer Bike Tour gets started in Swindon tomorrow, and continues its way around the country until October stopping in on the Animal Windfest, the Gold Coast Oceanfest and the Xuberance Festival along the way. [Animal]
May 31, 2007 in BMX, Events, Mountain Biking, News, Photography, Pros, Snowboarding, Style, Surfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 21, 2007 5:51 PM
Learn skateboarding, bmx, snowboarding and skiing online with Sportskool
Can't afford skateboarding or snowboarding camp? Sportskoool is a free online TV channel featuring extreme sports pros such as snowboarder Travis Rice teaching you how to improve your ride. There's tips and tricks from beginner up to advanced, and plenty to watch and learn while you're waiting for it to start snowing/stop raining. As well as extreme sports you can also pick up anything from running to streetball with the large selection of how-to videos.
Via Cooler.
Rather have coaching from real people? Our Camp snowboarding and skateboarding camp | SurfGirl summer coaching sessions | Billabong girls days.
May 21, 2007 in BMX, Pros, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
May 4, 2007 7:43 PM
Camerasforsport.co.uk: Cameras for surfing, snowboarding, sky diving and more dangerous and difficult to film activities
Anyone who's ever tried to take shots of surfing will have the utmost respect for the pros who call it their job. Photography in the water is an easy way to kill your camera, and yourself. Cameras for sport can help with the camera. You? You'll have to deal with. Their range contains cameras for every sort of extreme environment, from right within the curl, to mid-air during a sky dive, to high-altitude temperatures as low as -16. Where ever you're going, and whatever you're doing, chances are, they have a camera for you - you can hire or buy - now you just have to make sure you can bring it on film.
Visit Cameras for Sport to check out their whole range.
Go Pro Waterproof 35mm surfing camera only £14.99 | Gorilla Pod Tripod lets you set up your camera anywhere
May 4, 2007 in BMX, Climbing, Environment, Freebording, Girls who rock, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Photography, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 30, 2007 11:45 PM
New Salomon Women Will Contest - win your dream adventure
The latest Salomon Women Will Contest has gone live, giving you another chance to win your dream trip. Previous winners have Kayaked down the Amazon, skied in Artic Canada, and travelled the length of Chile. Whatever you want to do, it could come true. Get your entry in and keep your fingers crossed.
Boardology to host world's first all girl mountain boarding camp | Be an Ice Warrior
April 30, 2007 in BMX, Climbing, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 12, 2007 6:35 AM
The Bike Board - goes on snow, water, dirt and road
At our blog relation Techdigest (it could hardly be a sister) they've compared the Bike Board to the love child of Tony Hawk and Dave Mirra. But actually it's much more than that. You see, the bike board doesn't just work on land. Instead you're looking at a fertility clinic mix up including not only the skateboarding and bmx masters, but a little bit of DNA from Shaun White and Dallas Friday for good measure. Add in some mountain biking genes, and you're there. In short, the Bike Board is a way to combine several extreme sports, albeit in a modified bike-like form, so you can get your stoke on at any time of year. Problem is, you aren't actually doing any particular extreme sport, instead, you're always pissing around on a very, very expensive bike. And for that reason, I won't be buying one.
April 12, 2007 in BMX, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding | Permalink | Comments (0)
April 2, 2007 4:19 AM
Etnies Girls Get on Board Tour
The Etnies Girls Get on Board tour returns this summer bringing surfing, BMX, skateboarding and moto-X clinics to 22 locations across the US and Europe. Etnies Girl team riders including Elissa Steamer, Nina Buitrago, Stacey Mulligan, and Mary Osborne will be around to make sure you do get on board, and stay there. There's no dates for the UK yet, but there's more still to be announced so keep your fingers crossed.
Check the Etnies Girl site for more information and to register online.
SurfGirl Summer Coaching Events | Top 50 girls who rock: Mary Osborne
April 2, 2007 in BMX, Events, Motocross, Pros, Skateboarding, Surfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 29, 2007 1:55 AM
Interacts’ BMEggs All Nighter
If you’re looking for something to do this Easter then Interact Skate Park in Burnley is a good place to head. Their hosting the cleverly named ‘Easter BMEggs Jam’ on the 7th of April (that’s a Saturday) 8pm till 8am. If you have a BMX and you’d like to ride Europe’s largest indoor wooden bowl and newly added foam pit all night long, then be sure to have £10 with you when you arrive!
For more information check out Interacts website.
March 29, 2007 in BMX, Events | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 14, 2007 7:01 AM
HangTimer watch measures your airtime
I can't say I've ever needed to know the exact amount of time I've spent in the air when doing a jump, but maybe that's because mine are pretty insignificant. If your airtime can be measured in seconds, rather than milliseconds, then you can measure it to the nearest 0.25 seconds with the HangTimer watch. And if you wanted to check that that last drop you did really was your biggest ever, Hangtimer stores your hugest airtime (as well as your average, and last ten - for information addicts).
Swatch Snowpass Watch Tested | Quiksilver Yeti Snow Watch
March 14, 2007 in BMX, Equipment, Kiteboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Snowboarding | Permalink | Comments (0)
March 10, 2007 2:59 AM
Flying on BA, Easyjet and Ryanair with surfboards, snowboards, bikes and other big things
If you want to fly somewhere and take your sports equipment with you. Good luck. While flights are getting cheaper, the extra charges are being piled on us. Travelling the world is cheap, travelling the world with your surf or snowboard isn't. Here's our guide to flying with surfboards, snowboards, skis, bikes and other fun but irregularly shaped things on some of the main airlines flying from the UK.
Ryanair
They really don't like us. Sports equipment is £15 each way. Making the £8 return flight I found cost £38 just because I like to take funny shaped luggage (normal luggage only costs £5 each way).
Easyjet
Easyjet don't like us either. Like Ryainair, sports equipment is £15 each way and if you have a bike, remember to put it in a box, deflate the tires, place the handle bars and pedals flush with the frame. Dismantle it, basically...
British Airways (BA)
One piece of sports equipment up to 23kg is free. Whoopee! Unless you happen to enjoy long boarding. In which case, British Airways don't want to be your friend, and you probably don't want to be their friend either as 8 ft 2 is the maximum length that they'll now carry in the hold.
Summer snow #2: Deux Alpes | Summer snow # 1: New Zealand
March 10, 2007 in BMX, Equipment, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Travel | Permalink | Comments (0)
January 29, 2007 6:33 AM
Falke Support Bra
Fight the sag - always wear a sports bra when riding. You'll thank yourself when you're old and grey and you still stack up above your belly button. Falke's support bra won't give you a uni-boob, nor does it look horrid when you peel off the layers. The hot pink colour won't fade to dirty grey in the wash, and you can switch the straps to cross over if you so desire. There's really no reason to ever play unsupported ever again.
Back Protectors | Howies Merino Wool Base Layers
January 29, 2007 in BMX, Climbing, Equipment, Health and Beauty, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Style | Permalink | Comments (1)
January 25, 2007 5:37 AM
Yay or Nay: Back Protectors
It could mean the difference between a broken back and paralysis, but few choose to wear back protectors due to the bulky nature and the fact that it's adding another layer to your kit. Yet back protector devotees wouldn't ride without one. What's your view? Would you rather have comfort or protection? Does it depend on what sport you're doing? Yay or nay and why?
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January 25, 2007 in BMX, Climbing, Equipment, Kiteboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Yay or Nay | Permalink | Comments (4)
December 22, 2006 3:15 PM
Weldtight Bike Maintenance Videos
Mmmm, bike maintenance, fascinating stuff. Weldtight has created some thoroughly useful podcasts on the subject, helping you to get better acquainted with your bike and its needs and desires. Here's the one on cleaning and lubing your bicycle. Lest you think we are being lazy posting someone else's handiwork, if we can bear to go outside in the cold and splash water around, then we'll bring you our very own bike maintenance video shorty.
Dirt Park NZ | Blank Media 2007 BMX
December 22, 2006 in Audio and Videocasts, BMX, Equipment, Mountain Biking | Permalink | Comments (0)
December 8, 2006 3:59 PM
All I want for Christmas is... Blank Media 2007 BMX Bike
With just 17 days to go, it's about time we started a list of 17 things that we'd totally love to find in our stockings. The elves might struggle to wrap up this Blank Media BMX bike, but there's a reason why it's the best selling bike on Extreme Direct - it's only £129.99 - a great way to try get started without costing Santa too much money.
Stacey Mulligan | Magnolia BMX Video Competition
December 8, 2006 in BMX, Equipment | Permalink | Comments (13)
December 4, 2006 11:41 PM
Top 50 girls who rock: Stacey Mulligan
Etnies Girl Stacey Mulligan juggles being a student with bmxing yet she still managed to come 1st at the girls street contest at the BMX masters in Cologne, Germany. Which was only her second ever international contest! In her interview with Women of Freestyle Stacey has some sound advice for aspiring BMXers - 'fall down 7 times get up 8'!
Lucy Adams interview | Etnies Girl competition
December 4, 2006 in BMX, Girls who rock, Pros | Permalink | Comments (0)
Skull Skins for goggles, helmets, gloves and yourself
Skull Skins won't just cover your skull, they'll also revamp your goggles or helmet shield (with see-through images so you can still look around), any sort of helmet or gloves, and even your own face with a themed face mask. Instead of spending a fortune replacing your helmet (or head) when you get sick of it, you can get a new design from around $20 and they'll ship internationally. And if you want to co-ordinate your lid with your new leathers/outerwear, you can get your own custom design made up.
Giro Encore Pink Bunnies Helmet | Design your own snowboard with Elan Artec Blueprint Topsheet
December 4, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Equipment, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Style | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 26, 2006 10:50 PM
Magnolia girls BMX video contest winners announced
The results are in for Magnolia's girl-only BMX video competition, and this film by Aussie rider Peta Shepherd got the top spot. Watch Peta shredding the park below...
November 26, 2006 in BMX, Movies | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 24, 2006 12:32 PM
Salomon Women Will Autumn/Winter Competition
The latest Salomon Women Will contest is currently running over at Salomon, where you've the chance to win 10,000 euros and 2000 euros worth of Salomon equipment to go on an adventure of your choosing. Despite the name, you can actually go on your adventure with someone who isn't a woman (ie. a man) as long as the main entrant is female. Previous winners have gone heliskiing in Alaska, biked across the world, and kayaked the Amazon. So plan your wildest adventure dreams and they might just come true!
Ladies Free! All girls can also apply for a free ski pass for the 13th or 14th January 2007 in Chamonix for Salomon's ladies only weekend.
November 24, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, News, Offers and Promotions, Parkour, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Travel, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 14, 2006 12:24 PM
Adidas Winter Slopestyle hosts First SMX Contest
North Legion's SMX bikes look crazy fun (check out the video on their site) and it's apparently easier to pick up than skiing or snowboarding - meaning instant snow fun with no learning. It's also the ideal winter sport for mountain bikers and BMXers, as you can easily convert your tricks to snow and the white stuff is generally much softer to land on than dirt. Check it out at the Adidas Winter Slopestyle where they'll be holding the world's fist SMX contest at the opening of Snow Funpark Wittenburg in Germany.
November 14, 2006 in BMX, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Travel, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
Adidas Winter Slopestyle hosts First SMX Contest
North Legion's SMX bikes look crazy fun (check out the video on their site) and it's apparently easier to pick up than skiing or snowboarding - meaning instant snow fun with no learning. It's also the ideal winter sport for mountain bikers and BMXers, as you can easily convert your tricks to snow and the white stuff is generally much softer to land on than dirt. Check it out at the Adidas Winter Slopestyle where they'll be holding the world's fist SMX contest at the opening of Snow Funpark Wittenburg in Germany.
November 14, 2006 in BMX, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Travel, Tricks and Technique | Permalink | Comments (0)
November 9, 2006 12:52 PM
Five Sport Sunblocks To Try
If you don't want to damage your skin (which you don't, right?) then sunblock is pretty much essential when you're doing your thang in the great outdoors. These all have high SPF and mega staying power so there's no need for constant application.
From Left to Right: 1. Panama Jack Surf n' Sport Factor 75 Sunblock Lotion (£10.99) Everything proof and enriched with Aloe | 2. Island Tribe SPF 40 (£16.49) - Highly waterproof and long lasting | 3. Aloe Up Pro Sport Lotion SPF 30 (£10.99) - Developed for athletes in extreme conditions | 4.
Banana Boat Surf with Aquasheild SPF30 ($7.99) - Waterproof for eight hours | 5. Dermatone SPF 45 Endurance ($7.99) - Dry gel sweat proof formula.
November 9, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Equipment, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Five Sport Sunblocks To Try
If you don't want to damage your skin (which you don't, right?) then sunblock is pretty much essential when you're doing your thang in the great outdoors. These all have high SPF and mega staying power so there's no need for constant application.
From Left to Right: 1. Panama Jack Surf n' Sport Factor 75 Sunblock Lotion (£10.99) Everything proof and enriched with Aloe | 2. Island Tribe SPF 40 (£16.49) - Highly waterproof and long lasting | 3. Aloe Up Pro Sport Lotion SPF 30 (£10.99) - Developed for athletes in extreme conditions | 4.
Banana Boat Surf with Aquasheild SPF30 ($7.99) - Waterproof for eight hours | 5. Dermatone SPF 45 Endurance ($7.99) - Dry gel sweat proof formula.
November 9, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Equipment, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
October 20, 2006 10:26 AM
Natural Healing: Spiezia Rosemary Ointment for Stiff and Aching Joints and Muscles
Next time you suffer a killer bruise or are just simply aching all over from your latest session, lay off the Deep Heat and give your body some natural healing. Spiezia's products are made in Cornwall and are 100% organic. Their Rosemary Ointment is designed to be applied twice a day, or left on all night under a bandage! I tested it out after landing on my knees at the snowdome, leaving me with a lovely black bruise and a golf ball lump on my right knee...
Just rubbing the essential oil packed balm on my bruise had a soothing effect, and actually seemed to ease the pain almost instantly. I've tried it a few times since (I'm good at hurting myself) and I've had a really positive experience with this. It's excellent at reducing the potency of aches and when I fell on the same knee again only two weeks later, it was better by the morning after I'd slathered on the ointment. It's certainly pricey at £15.75 for a tiny 30ml pot, but a little goes a long way and I know I'm grateful for my pot every time I land the wrong way up.
October 20, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (2)
Natural Healing: Spiezia Rosemary Ointment for Stiff and Aching Joints and Muscles
Next time you suffer a killer bruise or are just simply aching all over from your latest session, lay off the Deep Heat and give your body some natural healing. Spiezia's products are made in Cornwall and are 100% organic. Their Rosemary Ointment is designed to be applied twice a day, or left on all night under a bandage! I tested it out after landing on my knees at the snowdome, leaving me with a lovely black bruise and a golf ball lump on my right knee...
Just rubbing the essential oil packed balm on my bruise had a soothing effect, and actually seemed to ease the pain almost instantly. I've tried it a few times since (I'm good at hurting myself) and I've had a really positive experience with this. It's excellent at reducing the potency of aches and when I fell on the same knee again only two weeks later, it was better by the morning after I'd slathered on the ointment. It's certainly pricey at £15.75 for a tiny 30ml pot, but a little goes a long way and I know I'm grateful for my pot every time I land the wrong way up.
October 20, 2006 in BMX, Climbing, Health and Beauty, Kiteboarding, Longboarding, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding / ATB, Parkour, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing | Permalink | Comments (2)
October 18, 2006 9:53 AM
Etnies Girl Releases 12 Pack: An All Girls, All Sports DVD
When I say all sports, what I actually mean is skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, motocross and BMX. Twelve Etnies girls from across the five sports will feature in Etnies first team vid just for the girl division. Including skating from Elissa Steamer, and snowboarding from Leanne Pelosi and Alexis Waite, it's bound to be a good watch. The best bit is, it's free. Simply gather round your computers at 4pm on Friday*, and you can view the world webcast premiere wherever you may be.
It doesn't actually say, but I'm assuming that by 4pm, they mean 4pm in America, which actually for us in the UK is some other time which I'm not clever enough to work out.
Related: Etnies Podcasts are a damn good watch and Etnies also has a whole bunch of helpful beginner tips to ensure you'll be on the next team video (maybe).
October 18, 2006 in BMX, Motocross, Movies, News, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
Etnies Girl Releases 12 Pack: An All Girls, All Sports DVD
When I say all sports, what I actually mean is skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, motocross and BMX. Twelve Etnies girls from across the five sports will feature in Etnies first team vid just for the girl division. Including skating from Elissa Steamer, and snowboarding from Leanne Pelosi and Alexis Waite, it's bound to be a good watch. The best bit is, it's free. Simply gather round your computers at 4pm on Friday*, and you can view the world webcast premiere wherever you may be.
It doesn't actually say, but I'm assuming that by 4pm, they mean 4pm in America, which actually for us in the UK is some other time which I'm not clever enough to work out.
Related: Etnies Podcasts are a damn good watch and Etnies also has a whole bunch of helpful beginner tips to ensure you'll be on the next team video (maybe).
October 18, 2006 in BMX, Motocross, Movies, News, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Surfing | Permalink | Comments (0)
