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February 1, 2011 11:59 AM

video: Kimmy Fasani Double Backflip first!

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Holy moly! DC's smooth snowboarder extraordinaire Kimmy Fasani has landed another first - being the first woman to stomp a double backflip on film.

Out shooting in the Revelstoke, Colorado backcountry for Standard Film's new flick TB20, the Tahoe native started her season huge, pushing women's schralping to a whole new level: check the jaw dropping, wow-inducing footage of her double backy after the jump, thanks to Neu Productions...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in News, Pros, Tricks and Technique, Videos
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June 22, 2010 6:41 PM

Thrilling Three #1: Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins

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From first turns to racing down spines in Alaska. Landing your debut ollie to airing out of a vert ramp. Popping up for the first time to being charging monster waves. From the novice to seasoned pros, there's a thread that runs through our sideways sports: that huge adrenaline rush, then serotonin high, of achievement each and every time you strap in, go for a roll, or paddle out.

Mazda have tapped into this natural buzz with their new ad campaign, Mazda Thrillseekers, so to celebrate their pushing of boundaries in car design, we're showcasing the most progressive women in surf, skate and snow right now: first up, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Pros, Skating, Tricks and Technique, Videos
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February 15, 2010 10:00 AM

Our Camp & Just Snowboarding female snowboard camps in Morzine

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The snow forecast says it's set to dump in Europe in the next few weeks - so whip out your credit card, book flights to Geneva and get involved in these remaining female focused snowboard camps in Morzine, The Portes du Soleil, France from Just Snowboard Camps and Our Camp

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Snowboarding, Travel, Tricks and Technique
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January 25, 2010 8:00 AM

Roxy Refreshments 15: backside 180 & boardslide snowboard tips with Silje Norendal

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Silje Norendal maybe a slick young ripper for Roxy (check out her smooth backside 180 and backside boardslide trick tips in their latest snowboard podcast), but she can't escape the terror that haunts every teen - the curse of the embarrassing mum. 

In Roxy Refreshments episode 15 the stylish norwegian newbie is filming in Switzerland's Laax resort, when Norendal senior demands to get involved. And shows up her daughter with some surprising skills... Watch the video in full after the jump.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Pros, Snowboarding, Tricks and Technique, Videos
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February 12, 2009 7:38 PM

Ladies Night at Rampworx Skatepark Liverpool: music, comps, demos, free stuff, party & more!

Ladies Night at Rampworx Skatepark Liverpool: bmx, skateboard, inline - music, comps, demos, dance, free stuff, party and more!

If you're in the UK this month keep Friday February 27 free: Liverpool's Rampworx Skatepark are holding a 'ladies day.' Perfect for learning new tricks and making new friends, the night kicks off at 6pm and then goes late with an after party. 

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Bikes, Events, Links, News, Skating, Tricks and Technique
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January 12, 2009 8:32 PM

video: Can You Kickflip? new women's skateboard documentary

video: Can You Kickflip? A new women's skateboard documentary film by Alex Wise

After a few years under the radar, women's skating is getting the cinema attention it deserves. Firstly the ground breaking documentary The History Of Women's Skating is set to be released this year (pending permitting), and then Rogue Skateboards Mega Mission tour film was out in December 08. Now, the latest from ex-pro skater Alex White, Can You Kickflip? is the latest, made as part of her thesis while at Loyola Marymount University, but nothing short of professional.

Watch it in full - for free - after the jump...    

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