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Infamous riders represent at the Zumiez 100k
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Infamous riders JP Walker, Spencer O'Brien headed out to Colorado in the beginning of January to event Zumiez biggest event of the year the 100K. All of Zumiez employees who sell 100K or more are treated to trip to Keystone to hang out with Action sport elite. Check out the photos!  Spencer and TWS's Annie Fast  JP hangs out with his old teammate Devun Walsh  Chris Haslam wasn't used to the cold elements! |
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Joe Sexton Stepchild Saturdays!
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Click here to check out Joe Sexton in the latest Stepchild Saturday Video featured on Transworld Snow online.  |
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Spencer O'Brien nominated for TWS Rookie of the Year
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Click here to check out Spencer and all the nominees |
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Web Exclusive Interview: JP Walker on StepChild
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JP Walker Signs with Stepchild Snowboards
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 After much speculation and an industry-wide rumor mill, StepChild Snowboards is proud to announce the signing of JP Walker to the International Pro Team. “ I’ve always respected JP’s riding and dedication to snowboarding- not many snowboarders have remained at the top of their class for over ten years. We are absolutely thrilled to have him on the team. It’s cool that we share the same values and beliefs as to what a snowboard company and team should be.” - StepChild founder Sean Johnson. “Where else would I end up? Come on, you know I keep it one-hunney. Stepchild is one of the last true snowboard companies out there. I love that they value what a professional rider brings to the table. Rider owned and driven, others claim it but none live it, son!” - JP Walker There’s no denying JP has had impact on the sport of snowboarding over the past decade. Anyone who knows anything about snowboarding is familiar with JP’s video parts. Over the years he set a new standard filming with MDP and for some of the biggest selling team videos of all time; he invented tricks and numerous first- ever-bangers caught on film. JP‘s riding and style has stayed relevant even in an era marked by the X-Games, reality shows, corporate take overs and riders with fistfuls of energy drinks. No one has been able to continually raise the bar, and maintain a high level of integrity, style, innovation and technical tricks like JP has. Even after a season unexpectedly cut short, JP managed to have a solid presence in videos and magazines, including his Future cover, his first North American cover ever. “Obviously Stepchild is focused on snowboard videos and progression, two things that I've always been an advocate of. They have an amazing team of handrail slayers, and I'm stoked to be a part of it, been riding their boards on the down low this past week and I’m stoked. It’s simply the best fit. One.” - JP Walker |
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JP Walker signs with 32 and Etnies
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 There’s been much speculation since JP Walker hung up his iced out F, who would he ride for, what would he do, or would he just surf off into the sunset. Those with doubts don’t know JP or his drive and determination to continually take his snowboarding to the next level. Moving into the 2008 winter season JP will be representing etnies shoes and apparel, ThirtyTwo boots, first layer, and you never know who might be coming out with outerwear. JP’s s interests are focused solely on progression in not only his snowboarding, but also in the way he and his sport are being portrayed to the public. The etnies and ThirtyTwo family embody all that JP is, progression, technology, and skate influence. JP will be involved in all aspects of etnies and ThirtyTwo , through design and development. “etnies and ThirtyTwo are a great fit for me. I've always been an avid supporter of the core part of the industry. I'm stoked to be part of etnies and ThirtyTwo with such deep roots in snowboarding and skateboarding – Two of the main things that have made me who I am. Good things poppin off soon!” – JP |
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Another Haslam Cover!
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Pick up Transworld Skateboardings 2008 Buyer's Guide to read Haslam's interview and check out his set up.  |
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Spencer and Meghann O'Brien Interview:Transworld Snowboarding Online
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Infamous signs Meghann O'Brien
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Infamous Management is excited to announce the addition of Meghann O’Brien to the crew. Meghann grew up in Alert Bay, a small town on Vancouver Island. Meghann first strapped on a snowboard with her whole family: mom, dad, and sister Spencer at Mount Washington. It didn’t take long for both Meghann and Spencer to excel at snowboarding, as they both began to compete in local events traveling around BC. Always the adventurous type Meghann took a year off to ride in Switzerland and get away from the scene coming back refreshed and ready to kill it. Meghann gained attention this past season while filming for the fall release of Float Films traveling around BC, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, and California. And was also part of an editorial trip for SBC’s Women’s Annual . Plus, Meghann proved herself through solid riding at both Transworld’s Team Challenge and Snowboarder’s Miss Superpark. “I had heard of Meghann’s talent from Infamous’ Spencer O’Brien and decided to help her out last season as a favor to Spencer, but was immediately blown away by her talent, passion for snowboarding, creativity and intelligence. I’m happy to be bringing her on full time with Infamous. It’s refreshing to work with an athlete that truly cares about snowboarding and making a positive impact on this industry. She is a talented and unique athlete.” –Roberta Rodger . Check out Float to see Meghann’s riding as well as Snowboarder, SBC’s Women’s Annual and Future Snowboarding. Feeding off her success from last season and with the support of Forum, Foursquare, Spy, Beta Unit and Infamous Management Inc ensures that Meghann’s success will continue.  |
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JP's on the cover of Transworld Snowboardings Trick Tip video
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Grab Transworld Snowboarding's Trick Tip video to learn how to do Handplants with JP Walker!  |
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Stian Update
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After recovering from his bout of Mono this summer Stian came over to California to get some business done. First off was a stop in LA for a taping of The Daily Habit, then to Lake Forest for the 32/Etnies catalogue and ad shoot, then down to Snowboarder for a quick interview! Check in out at Snowboarder All this in under two weeks and he still managed to give some love to one of Europes top magazines, Method Mag with an online interview , Go to Method Mag  |
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Rider Updates
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Been awhile since there's been any updates but that doesn't mean the crew hasn't been busy! First off Chris Haslam's much anticipated part for Globe's United by Faith is up. Once again Chris takes his skating to another level Check out http://www.unitedbyfate.tv/episode2/ to watch Chris's footage. Spencer's been a busy girl lately. Beginning of September she headed out to Australia with the Burton Women's team for a team photo shoot and PR trip.  Travelling can be rough!  The Burton crew in Australia Spencer headed straight out to Southern California after her OZ trip for the Premier of Runway films premier release, La La Land. The girls were treated to a pretty bawler premier on a yaght in the San Diego habor. Both Elena and Spencer had sick shots in the video so pick up a copy and check it out!  Elena and Spencer having a good time!  Spencer and good buddy Damon, no that's not her boyfriend he's a skier! Next for Spencer was star treatment as she shot for Future Magazines lates fashion spread with Paper magazine photographer J.Everette Perry, wait till the issue comes out Spencer is hot!!!  Pre shoot prep! Finally Spencer wrapped her busy schedule up with an appearance on Fuel TV's The Daily Habit. Check your local listings to view her episode.  Spencer and super host Pat Parnelle Stian's been back in Norway getting ready for the winter. Stian helped set up and host Stepchilds new Team Video, Child Support which can be downloaded at http://www.stepchildsnowboards.com/ Check out the photos from the premier and head to http://www.stepchildsnowboards.com/ for more party action.   Stian what are you doing making out with that chick, I thought you had Mono! |
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Check out Haslam in EA's new game Skate
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Go to EA’s Skate site for their newest game play trailer click here and check out Chris Haslam, PJ Ladd, Chris Cole and Mike Carroll. |
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Burton treats Elena and Spencer to backstage passes to Gwen!
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As if the life of a snowboarder isn't glamourous enough traveling the world snowboarding, going to industry parties, exotic summer vacations but backstage to Gwen Stefani, that's awesome! Rene Hanson from Burton hooked the girls team up with tickets to the recent Gwen show in Vancouver, BC. Team Manager Susie Floros, riders Elena Hight, Natasza Zurek, Spencer O'Brien and her friend Ellen all attended the concert. Check the photos, looks like it was a good show!  The girls backstage With Elena's platinum locks she could almost pass for a mini Gwen Looks like Gwen puts on a good show  Nat and Elena were pretty stoked on Akon too! The girls with Gwen and her girls! |
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Lacey Baker MASA Pro Results
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Lacey just returned from Fayetteville, NC where she competed in street at the MASA Pro. All the girls were present for the event even Jamie Reyes. Lacey skated well and placed 2nd behind Marisa Dal Santos. Good job Lacey! Click here to check out the contest's offical site. |
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Lacey Baker in Tampa this weekend
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Lacey competes this weekend in the invite only event as the only female skater in the field of invited pros. Lacey's already set the pace last night in the practice session, check out the clip on Skatepark of Tampa |
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Check out Lacey Baker on EXPN.com
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The skate contest season is about to start and there's definitely hype building for Lacey as she pretty much dominated every contest she went to last year. Click here to read all about what Lacey's been up to and her plans for the summer!  Brian Fick Photo |
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Check Seth out in the latest MDP teaser.
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Check out Haslam's Skateboard Mag Cover
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Pick up the mag to see the whole sequence.  |
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Mercedes Nicoll Wins Canadian Nationals
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Mercedes competed this past weekend at COP to take home her second Canadian National Halfpipe Title! Ya Mer!  Dom Vallee, Mercedes Nicoll and Sarah Conrad |
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