One of TheExtremeScene.com's readers, Mike Ballard, used the 'Contact The Extreme Scene' button below to send us this message: The first annual SKATEBOOK sketchiest trick contest was as expected off the hook, carnage ensued as HIGHTOWER ripped a set. We will post video of the event next week.
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Taj Wins, The Dane Abides
Note: This story is a special contribution from Nugable. Go to his website for hilarious, insightful and honest surfing revelations.
Maybe it’s the White Russian I’m drinking or the little round peanuts I’m eating. They’re looking at me like I have all the answers, but I can’t focus. And I have no answers. The peanuts are wrong. Those bastards are seldom right. I can’t focus on the choppy walls at Snapper Rock on my computer screen. I’m seeing double. Or am I? I can’t determine if it’s the vodka or the chop on the ocean or if Mother Nature got fed up with Dane testing her authority. She is an unruly bitch, that Mother Nature, and not even Ike Turner is big enough or bad enough to smack her down when she acts up.
Outside Magazine Names Tofino, BC as The Best Surf Town in North America
Outside Magazine is a mixed bag of outdoorsiness and yuppiness, all packaged in a publication aimed for middle-aged men trying to hold on to whatever remnants of youth they still encompass. I don’t want to completely bag on them – their writers do produce quality content from time to time, and fans of Jon Krakauer will forever owe their gratitude for exposing the talent behind the writer. Unfortunately, they miss the mark nine times out of ten, and that one time when they do come up with something worthwhile, it never involves surfing. Case in point: Their selection of Tofino, British Columbia as “The best surf town in North America.”
Best Bets for the Quiksilver Pro
Note: This story is a special contribution from Nugable. Go to his website for hilarious, insightful and honest surfing revelations.
The first event of the WCT season is crucial to world title aspirations. A good start on the Gold Coast can slingshot you into world title contention. A bad result can affect your entire year. A perfect example is Kelly Slater’s early exit last year at Snapper. He seemingly never recovered. Since 2005 only 14 surfers have won a WCT event. Just 14. Can you believe that? If that doesn’t prove how difficult winning a ’CT event is, I don’t know what does.
Comparing Boarder Cross with Ski Cross and the Thrill it Brings to the Olympics
Four racers start. Between one to four racers finish. The excitement of Boarder Cross and Ski Cross doesn’t let up until the finish line. Boarder cross hit the Olympics in 2006, Ski cross 2010 adding new life and competitiveness to the
Possibly The Most Painful Skate Video You Will Ever See
Ian Sherman is an up-and-coming skateboarder out of Topeka, KS. Yet his claim to fame isn’t because of his skateboarding talents; rather, it’s because of the pain and suffering Sherman goes through after blowing up his nuts. Out of all the skateboarding wipeout videos we’ve posted, this one takes the jewels (full pun intended). It doesn’t help that they show replay after replay of Sherman’s horrendous accident. And yet, you’ll just keep watching the painful horror, over and over, until the video ends.
Ian Sherman's mantangled crash after the jump.
Shaun White Could be First Olympian in 84 Years to Win Winter and Summer Gold
Famed sports writer Rick Reilly decided to do a lot research about Shaun White’s career accomplishments, comparing him to current and former great athletes like Rod Laver, Joe Namath, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky and Tom Brady. Reilly even went so far as to say that White, “…might be the most exciting American Winter Olympics athlete we'll ever see.” Within all the fascinating statistical and historical comparisons was an interesting point brought up only by Reilly: That Shaun White could theoretically be the first Olympian since American Eddie Eagan in 1932 to win Olympic Gold Medals in both the winter and summer games.
Bron Heussenstamm Tries for a Comeback
Our boy Bron Heussenstamm brings it creepy-style from ASR with his second video installment for Sanuk (hey Sanuk, it's been six months - where the f*ck are my kicks?). Bron has no sponsor, is 30 and out of shape. Can he make a comeback?
See the hilarious video after the jump.
Stab Magazine Publishes Article Ladened with Racist Overtones
Stab Magazine, the Australian surf publication who has built a rather large readership over the years due to their immensely popular website, usually hits the mark with their witty commentary on professional surfing and the surf industry. However, their recent story on Jamaican pro surfer Icah Wilmot may have crossed the line of racism.
Bobby Martinez Blasts Kelly Slater, Channel Islands, Reef and the ASP
Bobby Martinez is no stranger to controversy. In the last two years, Martinez first left his surfboard sponsor Channel Islands because of what he called “equipment needs” (more on that below), then left his clothing sponsor, Reef, citing a lack of support and poor treatment. While Martinez called his split with Channel Islands amicable, he made no secret that he was extremely unhappy with the way Reef treated him, to the point where Martinez left his contract with two years remaining. Martinez now has a new clothing sponsor, recently signing with O’Neill, and says he’s very happy with his new surfboard sponsor, DHD. There remains plenty that Martinez is unhappy about, and he revealed these things in a very candid fashion with ESPN’s sh*tty surfing website.
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T.E.S. Revisited: Laird Hamilton
The King of Big Wave Surfing Laird Hamilton joined Cyrus & Omar on November 22nd, 2008 about his new book, why he doesn't compete, and his pet pigs.
10:44 minutes (9.84 MB)
T.E.S. Revisited: Emile Hirsch
Actor Emile Hirsch joined Cyrus & Steve live in-person on September 14th 2007 to talk about his new film Into The Wild, and what it was like playing the part of Jay Adams in Lords of Dogtown.
9:59 minutes (9.14 MB)
T.E.S. Revisited: Kristin Cavallari
Kristin Cavallari, former star of Laguna Beach (this interview was conducted before she became the star of The Hills), joined The Extreme Scene with special guest Bron Heussenstamm on February 3rd, 2008 to talk about dealing with fame, how to stay looking ridiculously hot, and trying to stay humble.
10:12 minutes (18.68 MB)
T.E.S. Revisited: Shaun White
Shaun White, arguably the greatest action-sports athlete alive, joined The Extreme Scene on November 12th, 2007 to talk about his domination in both snowboarding and skateboarding in one of his most in-depth interviews.
20:51 minutes (8.36 MB)
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