As some of you may already know, the third event in the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour is currently underway with the Billabong Pro Rio taking place in Rio Dejanaro, Brazil. While the event started off strong with Kelly Slater coming away with some serious points, it seems that small surfs have plagues the remainder of the event. Organizers and sponsors hope to get the pros … [Read more...] about Small Surfs Plague Billabong Pro For Fifth Day In a Row
Jim Thiebaud Teams Up With Green Day To Raise Money For Charity
Professional skateboarder Jim Thiebaud recently announced a charity partnership with the five-time Grammy award winning alternative rock/punk band Green Day. These two iconic legends hope to raise money for the Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland through this partnership. Both Thiebaud and members of Green Day were born in the Oakland, California area, so … [Read more...] about Jim Thiebaud Teams Up With Green Day To Raise Money For Charity
2013 Billabong Pro Rio – Who’s On Top?
The third event in the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour, 2013 Billabong Pro Rio, kicked off this Wednesday in Rio Dejanaro, Brazil. The sunny weather and 3-to-5 foot waves offered perfect conditions for these professional surfers to get out there and show everyone what they've got, and that's exactly what happened during the first round. There's still plenty of surfing left … [Read more...] about 2013 Billabong Pro Rio – Who’s On Top?
Alana Smith Youngest Female Rider at X Games Barcelona
Alana Smith (USA) will be the youngest female rider invited to X Games Barcelona, competing in Women’s Skateboard Park next week. At 12 years old Alana is already setting records for women’s skating while simultaneously beating the boys. Last November she was the first female to ever land a McTwist in competition and recently she beat out 140 guys in the PHX AM Street … [Read more...] about Alana Smith Youngest Female Rider at X Games Barcelona
Tiago Pires Questionable For Billabong Rio Pro
Also known as "The Portuguese Tiger," Tiago Pires is the first surfer to ever compete in the ASP World Championship Tour. This alone is an incredible feat that's placed him the spotlight here at the ASP Tour. Along with his exceptional surfing ability, there's been a great deal of coverage surrounding Pires. Unfortunately, though, the Portuguese Tiger recently suffered an … [Read more...] about Tiago Pires Questionable For Billabong Rio Pro