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Billabong Air & Style Results and Story
 The Bergisel Stadium in Innsbruck, Austria was packed with screaming fans as riders reached incredible heights and laid down some of the sickest tricks ever seen on a Quarterpipe.
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|  Birdhouse Update
Our friends at Birdhouse have been up to some exciting things lately and we've got the news on what is it. It involved Misfits, costumes and a banging video clip. Curios?
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| Nitro Road Warriors
 The Nitro guys have hooked up with a car manufacturer to bring selected team riders around Europe where they will hit everything from parks to parties. Who are the teamriders and what is this all about?
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The Highvalley Project
 A unique world class skateboard park is proposed in Stockholm, Sweden. It will be over 10,000 square metres and will encompass all the skateboard diciplines, including street, vert, slalom, downhill and freestyle. Check out the drawings for the Highvalley Project.
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Rock it Like a Hurricane Photos
 Volcom's mega mini-ramp bash at ISPO has produced some amazing skateboarding during ISPO this past week. As you know, Ivan Rivado won the event, and now it is time to check out some high quality images.
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| The World Rookie Fest Video Wrap Up
 You have seen the daily photos, stories and video footage, but the professional production team at the World Rookie Fest have even more for you. Feast your eyes on a twelve minute complete video summary.
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| Oakley Jib Vid 2008
 The fun and creative Jib Vid competition is soon on again. The registration is now open for teams from all over Europe, so click in and find out more before it's too late.
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Danny Kass On...
 The charismatic US rider has just signed with a new high profile brand. Who will be keeping Danny securely tucked in? Click in and...
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| And the Jesus Goes To...
 After his amazingly tech part in Lakai's "Fully Flared", Spain's Jesus Fernandez has landed a new clothing sponsor. Where is Jesus' new home?
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| Billabong Air & Style 2008
 Rockin’ Bands. Amazing Riders. One colossal quarterpipe. The Swatch TTR FIVE(5)STAR Billabong Air & Style Quarterpipe 2008 is going to set a new precedent for competitive riding.
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X Games Slopestyle Pictures
 Our photographer in Aspen, the legendary Roger Hjelmstadstuen, managed to capture some very nice pictures from the slopestyle event. Check out Shaun White, Andreas Wiig and the others in the largest contest of the year.
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The Red Bull Nanshan Open Video Summary
 You have seen countless photos and read all the reports from China's largest snowboard event that was held a few months ago, but there is still one thing missing in our coverage. The high quality video footage is finally ready.
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Slaughter at the Opera
 Thrasher and Globe will in just over a month host one of the most unique skateboarding events ever. It will take place at the amazingly beautiful Sydney Opera House in Australia and only the world's best street skaters are invited.
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Rock it Like a Hurricane Results
 Volcom's mini-ramp extravaganza at ISPO brought out some of Europe's best transition skaters. After insane skating throughout the contest there could only be one winner, and that is..
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Turbo-ISPO. Day One Photos.
 The world's largest winter sports tradeshow, aka ISPO, is now in full effect in Munich, Germany. Last night Volcom treated us to a Turbonegro concert to promote their upcoming Volcom Europe Tour. Here are the first photos from Germany.
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Simple Session Results
 This past weekend the annual Simple Session was held in Tallin, Estonia. Several pros came out to skate in the contest and one of them ended up winning the event. Here are the results.
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Tampa AM 2008 Finals and Best Trick Photos
 After a thrilling qualifications and semi finals round it was time for the finals and the best trick event. You already know that Ryan Decenzo and Vince de Valle won and now it is time for some quality photos.
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Representing Nitro
 The three new teamriders on Nitro: Jon Kooley, Bryan Fox and Austin Smith definitely prove why they deserve a spot on the large and diverse team. Check out this installment of quality images.
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| Vans Battle of the Shops Fotage
 Recently a unique team contest was held at the Zumiez skatepark in Belgium. Shop teams from France, Luxembourg, England, Holland and Belgium came together to battle it out for money and glory. We were of course on the spot to capture it all on video for you.
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| Nitro's New Teamriders
 The very international Nitro team has just added three new riders to the team. Who are they and which boards do they prefer? Click in to find out.
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Tampa Am Qualifications Photos
 As per usual, the level of riding at this year's Tampa AM was like nothing ever seen before at the event. Tacky had a photographer on the spot and here are the first bunch of quality photos.
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Wang Lei and Burton Teaches You to Ride
 Live in China? Want to take up snowboarding? Want to have the best national rider teach you? If the answer to these questions are "yes", then you might want to check out this brand new DVD.
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| Freecaster Broadcasting the X Games Live
 Not in Aspen, USA? No worries, our good friends over at Freecaster will be showing the entire contest live and for free.
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| Drew Stevenson Resigns!
 One of the most prominent people in the world of snowboarding, Australia's Drew Stevenson, has left the Swatch TTR World Tour after six years of hard work.
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| Go Skateboarding Day 2008
 Yep, it's on this year again too. The worldwide event is growing every year and this year Ed Templeton himself is directly involved in the marketing. Here is all the info.
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| Shaun White and Burton Sign the Longest Deal Ever
 The Flying Tomato and his long time board and clothing sponsor Burton announced today a historic partnership deal. How long are we talking? Find out right here.
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|  Jakob Wilhelmson on the Nanshan Open
Jakob Wilhelmson was the lucky winner of the Nanshan Open 2008. We called him up just after his win in China and got a few words out of him.
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Livigno World Rookie Fest Day Three Photos
 The World Rookie Fest opening in Livigno was a tremendous success from beginning to end. Here are the final high quality photos from our photographer on the spot.
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| Skateboarding in Aid of Cancer Research
 This upcoming Saturday you have the chance to witness some high quality skating and support a very good cause at the same time. It all happens in Manchester, England. Details inside.
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Here's a story on Ryan Zepaltas;
The Winemaker.
23.1
Agoride.com has a very nice video clip from the
Globe Metz Masters.
23.1
The Berrics continue to entertain and educate. Here is the latest interview, featuring
Clint Peterson.
23.1
Heath Ledger, who played Skip Engblom in "Lords of Dogtown" has unfortunately
passed away.
23.1
Find out more about the European
Zoo York team.
22.1
Our friends at boardforce.net has some quality updates on the Carnival Snowboard Session in
Croatia.
20.1
Check out Marc Johnson's speech at yesterday's Thrasher Skater of the Year
party.
19.1
Greg Lutzka is now riding for
Ricta Wheels.
18.1
Karl Watson interviewed by San Fransisco's
black newspaper.
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Bellows Skateboards' Lurking Class is now
online and free.
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The ISPO tradeshow opens in Munich today. Last year the Les Ettes cosmetics company showed their products for the first time, and to celebrate we bring you an interview with two of the founders.
