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Fear and Loathing in Australia – Oakley Skateboarding in Oz
Eric Koston. Rune Glifberg. Ryan Sheckler. Curren Caples. Oakley sent this lethal foursome to Australia with legendary skateboarder/photographer Arto Saari and what resulted was an amazing multimedia story on the trials and tribulations that come with being any one of these heralded skaters out on the road. Incorporating videos, a gallery of Arto’s best images and a narrative of the weeks-long trip, we get a sense for this unique melding of talents, both in front of and behind the lens. Check out the story at oakley.com/oakleyinoz.
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Art and Action Sports - Oakley Athletes Shine at X Games Barcelona
New York is lying. It isn’t the quintessential “city that never sleeps.” Really, that title should belong to Barcelona. Life on the Ramblas is never-ending; the clubs in the city seem to never close; the architectural wonders, the sight-seeing opportunities, the various means of entertainment are limitless. That cocktail of elements made the city the perfect first European host for an event that seems to consume every bit of energy that can be packed into a four-day window: Summer X Games.
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Jordy Smith, Tyler Wright Win in Rio; Smith No. 2 on WCT, Wright Leads Women's Rankings
Jordy Smith has been working on his claims. Down in Rio de Janeiro for the Billabong Rio Pro, the South African surfer was claiming like a local, even throwing out the Cristo Redentor. Just so happens that Smith won the event.
Shaun White
Carlsbad, California
Ryan Sheckler
San Clemente, CA
Bruce Irons
Hanalei, Kauai – "...and still holding it down there."
Eric Koston
San Bernardino, California
Bob Burnquist
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jordy Smith
Durban, South Africa
Seth Morrison
Frisco, CO
Sebastian Zietz
Kilauea, Hawaii - "We got an ice cream truck!"
Adam Melling
Lennox Head, NSW
Jake Blauvelt
Waterbury, Vermont
Tanner Hall
Kalispell, Montana
Eero Ettala
Helsinki, Finland
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