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March 3, 2009 5:13 PM

Fresh Meet: surfer, skater & super talented Nora Vasconcellos

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Nora Vasconcellos maybe a Boston, New England native, but that's not stopping her follow her dream: of being a pro surfer and skater. And it looks like she's almost there: she's sponsored by Bern Helmets, Freestyle Watch Co., Guy Skinny jeans and apparel, Levitate Boarding Company, Spy Optics and West Wetsuits and has her own website (www.noravasconcellos.com). 


She's also got the talent, with a smooth aerial style on a deck,  was the first woman invited to Volcom’s 2007 Wild In The Parks Championships in Austin, Texas. and she was the first female to land a 540 in contest history.

Check out her sick Vimeo video of skate footage from August 2008 to January 2009 after the jump and take a mental note: I'm sure you'll be seeing much more of this ambitious, determined lady soon...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Audio and Videocasts, Girls who rock, Links, Pros, Skating
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February 23, 2009 1:24 PM

Marie France Roy filming with Absinthe for 2009 film Neverland

Marie France Roy filming with Absinthe for 2009 film Neverland

After cleaning up at the Transworld Snow mag awards, following her second gnarliest girls part of the year in Rome Snowboard's No Correct Way, and also See What I See and Uniquely, it's not surprising that Marie France Roy is now confirmed as one of the best riders on the planet. Which hasn't gone unnoticed by Absinthe Films: the finest film makers in the world of snow, MFR has joined the likes of Nicolas Muller, Gigi Ruff, Romain de Marchi, Travis Rice and more huge names to film for their 2009 flick Neverland. 

This is a massie achievement as currently Annie Boulanger is the only woman on their rosta, which means that MFR's getting serious props, and, on the bigger picture, us ladies are finally getting recognition in the male-dominated world of shred films. So stoked!

Watch MFR rip in her parts for Rome's No Correct Way and Any Means after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Audio and Videocasts, Girls who rock, News, Pros, Snowboarding
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February 17, 2009 10:30 AM

Nikita turn 10 & celebrate with coffee table book 'Sideways Sistas' on girls who ride

Iceland's Nikita clothing celebrate 10 years with a coffee table book on girls who ride 

Iceland streetwear brand Nikita are celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2010 with another original marketing idea: a 200 page coffee table style book on girls who ride dubbed Sideways Sistas by local designer and editor Thordis Claessen (who created Icepick). But, in addition to the pictures and articles from Nikita's first decade, girls from across the globe are asked to submit editorial ideas - i.e. you.

You've got until April 30 to submit pictures, photos, words, drawings or anything else you want to share with fellow female riders - and the shred industry as a whole. This is also a chance to get your talent spotted.

Keep reading for further details on the project and inspiration after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Competitions, Girls who rock, News, Photography, Pros, Skating, Snowboarding, Style, Surfing
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May 14, 2008 11:28 AM

HOT 100: Surfer magazine announce world's best young surfers

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The US's definitive wave riding tome, Surfer magazine has just released a supplement with their May 200 issue - the Surfer Hot 100: an inside look at the best Young Surfers on the Planet, which includes a Hot 20 Girls section.

There's no prizes for guessing that super grom turned World ASP Champion Stephanie Gilmore is sitting pretty at number one; she was the only woman ever to win two WCT events as a wildcard - the 2005 Roxy Pro at Snapper Rocks (which she also became the youngest girl ever to win a WCT event), plus the 2006 Havaianas Beachley Classic, where she beat seven-time world champ Layne Beachley.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP WQS Tour, ASP World Tour, Girls who rock, Links, News, Pros, Surfing, Travel, Tricks and Technique
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April 21, 2008 11:05 AM

Monday Music Club: meet Ebony Bones!

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Dubbed the Grace Jones of nu rave, Ebony Bones is much more than a day glo club kid. Part punk, part performance art I was lucky enough to witness her epicness live at the Roxy Surf Book and CD launch in London a week ago. And so she gets the honour of kicking off the Nollie Monday Music Club, weekly sounds you have to here...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Events, Girls who rock, Links, News, Style, Surfing, Travel
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February 29, 2008 9:35 PM

Jenny Jones wins Nippon Open!

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Jenny Jones currently sits at the top of the Burton Global Open Series Standings after winning the ParkStyle comp at the Nissan X-Trail Nippon Open today. The five star Swatch TTR event held in Bandai, Japan, was rescheduled due to heavy snow to today. Fellow Salomon rider Jamie Anderson came second - holding onto her current TTR number one standings.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Events, Girls who rock, Links, News, Snowboarding, TTR World Tour, Travel
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