Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Santa Cruz Pumpkin Seed Surfboards

An awesome video presenting to you the pumpkin seed surfboard from Santa Cruz. Get yours at extremepie.com now, available in a selection of sizes and different graphics.

Go on treat ya'self to a new Pumpkin Seeds Board, it'll do you well!

Awesome Wakeboarding from the Turtle

This video was too good to not post on our blog for you to see. Check out this kid nicknamed 'the turtle' wakeboarding at his local wake park after school. Awesome footage and plenty of flawless tricks to put us to shame.

Now what you waiting for, get out on the water and re-create this, go on I dare ya'!


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Christian Fletcher for Santa Cruz

Christian Fletcher ripping up some waves. Get the board for yourself at extremepie.com.

Santa Cruz Pumpkin Seed Surfboard

Check out the Santa Cruz Pro's Austin Smith-Ford and Kyle Buthman testing out the 5ft 8 Pumpkin Seeds board designed by Doug Haut. Purchase yours at extremepie.com in the rob face yellow design and hit some waves.

5'4 Ozzie Wright Pro Model Surfboard

Check out this video of Santa Cruz team riders Austin Smith-Ford and Matt "Ratt" Schrodetz ripping it up on the Santa Cruz 5'4 Ozzie Wright Pro Model designed by Chris Gallagher.


Friday, June 25, 2010

Flynntstone Flip...Whats Next?!!!

Ok, we couldn't believe our eyes, Flynn Novak landing his ridiculous Flynnstone Flip!!! Check out this amazing footage and interview, Flynn explains how almost 10 years of perfecting his backflip trick has paid off, we bow down sir!

Flynn Novak - Flynnstone Flip from Matuse Inc. on Vimeo.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

International Surfing Day Today



Today is International Surfing Day, so grab that board and hit some waves. If your local to any of the UK or worldwide events. go along, its free and its guaranteed to be a fun day out on the ocean.

With contests, demos, product testing, beach games and parties, they'll be something for the whole family to enjoy.

Don't forget to take some funny snapshots to send into the International Surfing Day crews and we'd like to see some fun shots, so upload them onto our facebook page too.

Wherever you are get on that board and have a cracking day!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Girzilla NASS Girls Skate Comp

Got your tickets yet? With the annual Relentless NASS Festival fast approching, some of our favourite ladies brands, Nikita and Misticon have joined forces to help support the 3rd annual girls comp at NASS, Girlzilla! With 40 riders confirmed including top UK girls Lucy Adams and Lois Pendlebury being joined by European Skaketboard Championship winner Evelien Bouilliart and X Games Gold winner Vanessa Torres(tbc). With this much talent plus many more great riders and new talent to watch out for the comp is generating some serious buzz. So watch out boys, we're sure these girls are going to show some of you up!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Machotaildrop Skateboarding Film

Check out this teaser for Machotaildrop.

An ambitious skate film from Corey Adams and Alex Craig which follws their adventures on their skateboards.

And why not have a look at our huge range of skate hardware and trainers on extremepie.com and get your tricks on this weekend.

ROXY Podcast 2010

Take a summer trip with Roxy with the first podcast following them on their trip to the land down under.



Even though the summer has not yet quite landed here there's still chance to catch some waves and at least have a few beach parties.

Ladies check out our fabulous summer range from Roxy. There's lots of bikinis, tee's, boardies, vest tops, dresses, skirts and bags and the most exciting part, with any purchase over £50 you can get the coolest roxy beach towel absolutely free. YAY! Perfect for that day at the beach, now hurry up sunshine!!

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

National Surfing Day 20th June 2010

International Surfing Day is on Sunday 20th June and with 200 events organised in 40 different countries, the 7th edition of ISD looks like it is going to bigger and better than ever.

With events taking place all day in selected regions. The UK has two spots, Joss Bay Surf School in Kent and the 2010 Challenge in St Agnes.

The day aims to make people discover surfing as a sport and culture and it will include contests, product testing, demos, beach games, prizes and environmental awareness.

You can get involved by sending in your photos and videos of your day to the International Surfing Day crew who will dish out prizes for originality and humour.

So go ahead, grab yourself a new bikini, boardshorts, towel, rash vests or a surf board from extremepie.com and take a day to develop your love for boardsports and the beauty of our ocean.

ENJOY

international surfing day 2010 from EuroSIMA on Vimeo.

COMPETITION to WIN TICKETS TO NASS FESTIVAL

Win tickets to the Relentless NASS FESTIVAL - The Action Sports and Music Festival at Bath and West Showground on the 9th-11th July on extremepie.com.

NASS FESTIVAL is all about the sports and music combined. Check out the skateboard comp, BMX series and some FMX alongside Chase & Status, Plan B and Hadouken.

Visit extremepie.com for more details and to enter the competition to be in with a chance to win 1 pair of weekend tickets with two official tshirts and the chance to meet a Relentless rider!

But don't panic there's also 4 pair of weekend tickets and an official tshirt to be won so get entering quick - closing date for this competition is 14th June. Go go go.......

Monday, June 07, 2010

Summers Done A Runner, Hook Yourself Up With A New Jacket

So, summers done a runner again, and with the Festival's kicking off at the weekend and Glastonbury round the corner, will it rain? I'm not going, so will probably be nice and dry, but just in case, make sure your ready, check out some of our summer jackets for men's, ladies and kids, from the likes of Volcom, Nikita, Independent, Animal, Santa Cruz and more, and don't forget there are some massive bargains to be had too!

Friday, June 04, 2010

O'neill Cold Water Classic 2010

THE MOST NORTHERN, SOUTHERN, WILDEST, COLDEST
AND CLASSIC SURF CONTEST ON THE PLANET.

Following on from the success of the inaugural Cold Water Classic Series blending adventure, exploration, surf and competition, the O’Neill Cold Water Classic Series make a much-anticipated return for 2010.

After pushing the boundaries of surfing last year by seeing five ASP World Qualifying Series events that explored the spectacular surf spots throughout the remotest corners of the globe with surfers competing for the O'neill CWC Series and $50,000 prize money the O'neill Cold Water Classic competition is back with some of the most challenging high quality waves in Tasmania, Australia, Scotland, South Africa, Cananda and Santa Cruz in California.

Watch a preview here....




Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D (IMAX Trailer)

Check out this trailer for new 3D film - Ultimate Wave Tahiti featuring Kelly Slator.

Set in exotic Tahiti and featuring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D captures the power, majesty, and danger of ocean waves. Spectacular surfing footage combines with a story of the origins of waves to create a uniquely inspiring film.

The only bad thing is its only shown in IMAX Australia, but hey the trailer looks pretty darn good!




Why don't you get yo'selves some new quiksilver stuff for the summer while your at it from extremepie.com. We've got some ace tee's and even got ourselves some kelly slater boardies....check it out.

Avalaan’s Diggy Smerdon

Check out the amazing art work by Diggy Smerdon in association with Avalaan.

We love the avalaan goodness and qirky designs to their clothes. Let hope we see some of these on some t-shirts soon hey.









Fancy a boardshort mash-up?

What? Well the team at Quiksilver can now provide you with your own customer pair of boardshorts ... let the imagination flow.

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Wild in the Parks 2010

Here's a video from Wild in the Parks 2010 to get you in the mood for some skateboarding this weekend.

Mid Season Sale Time

Yes guys and girls, thats right its mid season sale time at extremepie.com. Grab the best of this season summer stuff at bargain prices. Just when the sun came out to play as well!

Mens, Ladies, Boys, Girls, Footwear, Luggage and Sunglasses all up to 50% off. To shop through the collection check out extremepie.com.

Official Trailer for 'A Fly in the Champagne'

Get 'A Fly in the Champagne' DVD for just £11 today only on extremepie.com

Watch the trailer here.

TFI - Fly in the champagne DVD only £11


We're at Thursday again, TFI day, grab the 'A fly in the champagne DVD' Kelly Slater vs Jeremy Irons for £11, today only.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Dakine Apex backpack gets rave review


A couple of the team here use the Dakine Apex hydration backpack and it's recently got a great review on Cyclist No1 we all agree it's a great bag, checkout our full range of Dakine backpacks

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

5 Reasons Why Surfing Keeps You Young

Want to stay young and active? Then keep up the surfing! Here's 5 reasons why surfing will keep you young and prevent you from hitting your prime.

It is a well known fact that staying active helps keep you looking and feeling young. But not many activities has the same effects that surfing has on the mind, body and spirit. Experienced surfers say that the special bond the surfer has with their surf board and the open ocean is almost impossible to explain.


1. Fresh Air - Of course fresh air does the body good! Surfers all over the world enjoy lots of cool, refreshing fresh air and sunshine. When out at sea, there’s virtually no smog. When you are on the waves, it’s just you, the water and the fresh air.

2. Stress Free - Out there, it’s just you, the breeze, your board and the water so let your worries wash away with the sea.

3. Muscle Tone - Surfing and swimming are great exercises which work muscles groups you wouldn't think of working in the gym. With surfing being a non-impact sport it also means its easy on the knees and joints.

4. Cardiovascular Health - Surfing provides an amazing aerobic workout that not only helps burn fat but also keeps your heart, lungs and entire cardiovascular system in tip-top shape. A healthy cardiovascular system keeps your immune system healthy as well as maintaining a high level of stamina, to keep you feeling young.

5. Fun in the Sun - Yes we all know that too much sun is harmful to our skin but just a little bit of sun provides vitamins that maintain healthy skin and nails and that all round sun kissed glow helping us look healthy and youthful.

So what are you waiting for, grab yourself some new gear form extremepie.com, jump on your board and start achieveing that young and healthy body!

Protest Girls Surfing in Bali

Watch the Protest ladies on their surf trip to the exoctic island of Bali. Sarah Beardmore (UK), Delphine Verhooren (BE) and Laila Bosma, Anne Paar, Ilona Hoogland and Mascha Spaans (all from NL) are starring this movie.

Girls Tour 2010 with Ripcurl


The Rip Curl Girls & Hawaiian Tropic Girls Tour

Mixing it up with music and surfing, the tour is an exciting Summer experience you can't miss and best of all it’s free and just for girls! During the day, female DJs will be around to teach you their skills on the decks, along with Rip Curl instructors and Tahitian longboarder Hanalei Reponty will be giving out free surf lessons.

And the fun carries on into the evening with top DJ Elisa Do Brasil, playing a sizzling mix of breaks, beats and electro, as you dance into the evening with sand between your toes.


Check out the website for more details and why not treat yourself to some new summer goodies from our spring/summer range at extremepie.com


NEW Wakeboard Park

Great news for you north east england-ers! A brand new Wakeboard Park has opened near Blackpool. Just 5 mins from the M55 and opened on the 22nd May 2010.

The park was designed by Alliance Wakeboard Magazine with floating obstacles and revolutionary Sesitec System 2.0 cable tow, sp what are you waiting for! At least now there's no hassle getting to the coast.

Gravis Skateboarding

AWESOME pictures form The Gravis skate team tour. They're currently in Europe traveling around hitting up spots and promoting Arto Saari's new pro model shoe.





New iPath commercial