Mittwoch, 29. September 2010

Lizard on Snow


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“I watched this documentary about Shaun White the other night and this kid is out of his fucking mind. He never had a friend growing up - ever! He’s a total douche bag.” Lizard doesn’t mince words here... his views on snowboarding, Kale Zima, Jed Anderson,...

Mittwoch, 25. August 2010

Samstag, 24. April 2010

Montag, 19. April 2010

APO bei den Longboard Classics

Hallo zusammen,

am vergangenen Wochenende fanden in Stuben am Arlberg mal wieder die legendären LONGBOARD CLASSICS statt.
www.longboardclassics.com

Eine super Veranstaltung mit allerhand wertvollen alten Boards am Berg. Nicht minder jung sind zum Teil auch die
Teilnehmer. Von ca. 25 Jahren bis 72 (!!) war alles vertreten.
Es war ein schöner Anblick als sich ca. 150 Snowboarder zeitgleich mit ihrem alten Equipment den wirklich steilen Hang
Hinunterstürzten.

Wir von Apo waren natürlich auch mit dabei und haben unser Material zum Test angeboten. Was uns wirklich auffiel
Dass sich keiner, wirklich keiner, für Boards unter 160cm interessiert hat. Dies war eine willkommene Abwechslung
zu all den anderen Test’s die wir so das ganze Jahr über anbieten.





Régis Rolland (Boss Apo) und Teilnehmer:



Unser Fazit:
Nächstes Jahr sind wir wieder dabei!

APO im MBM

http://www.snowboardermbm.de/cgi-bin/adframe/events/article.html?ADFRAME_MCMS_ID=1096&page=1&id=12716726311882021713414389

Freitag, 16. April 2010

Donnerstag, 15. April 2010

Flo Heim ended 2nd at the Peanut Butter Final in Laax


Volcom Peanut Butter Laax

Samstag, 10. April 2010

Clay Marzo in Rolling Stones















































Most of us that grew up surfing had dreamed about one or more of these things; getting a picture in the surf mags, having a cool sponsor, getting paid to surf, going on rad trip or even having a part in a surf movie. Most people would be forever happy by making the Surfer Magazine Hot 100 #2 spot, like Clay recently did but Clay Marzo has taken it to another level.

Clay just got an 8 page story in the April issue of Rolling Stone. Yup Rolling Stone magazine! Now if that isn’t frickin cool you must be from Mars. I am calling out “rock star” status here for Clay.

I really am not a big believer in too much text on blogs. I think most of us like pictures and videos. Visual stimulation seems to have the biggest impact but since this is so rad I am going to put the whole article on this, so if you like to read here it is for free.

Clay you’re the man and thanks for being on the team!











John

www.rollingstone.com

Montag, 29. März 2010

Villawool has a new friend... Peetu Piiroinen, silver in olympic pipe.


Villawool has a new friend... Peetu Piiroinen, silver in olympic pipe.

Donnerstag, 25. März 2010

An Update from Louie Vito

What’s up guys,

I met up with Nico Droz in France and I shot this first time ever with

a Go Pro.


The Line With Louie Vito.



Here is his new website with the run. CHECK IT!


http://www.homiesgrounds.com/The-Line-With-Louie-Vito.html

Eero Niemela Grabs the Cover of the new OnBoard Magazine

Check out Eero Niemela’s Onboard cover that just hit the stands. Also you can find an exclusive in-depth interview with our boy Eero. Congrats from everyone at Spy Eero!


Eero Niemela Cover





Eero Niemela Interview




http://onboard.mpora.com/

Mittwoch, 24. März 2010

Spy Domination at the 2010 Burton US Open of Snowboarding




LOUIE GRABS 2ND AND IPOD TAKES 3RD

Once again our guys came out firing in the sunny halfpipe of the 2010 Burton US Open. After both Louie and Iouri took home medals from European X Games just a couple days before, they arrived at Stratton, Vermont ready to continue their domination this season. They have both be on almost every podium through the 2010 season.

This time it was Louie who took second and Iouri took third. Louie dropped in with a huge frontside double cork 1080, then right into the cab double cork 1080, frontside double 900, backside 900 and into a frontside 1260. Louie has been mastering that run all year, but recently added that frontside double 900. As for Iouri, he came blasting into the pipe with a huge cab double cork 1080, into a front side corked 540, then dropping the hammer with his double Mctwist 1260 right into a frontside 1080.

We here at Spy are proud of you boys, it has been an amazing contest season for both of you. Thank you for the continuing support of the brand!



Louie grabs 2nd and I-Pod takes 3rd place.
Photo: TW SNOW

Check out the video below:
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000120252/featuresobf/us-open-pipe-results-kazu-and-kelly-killed-it/?pid=39857

Dienstag, 16. März 2010

Ipod ist erst der zweite nach Shaun White der einen Double McTwist 12 gestanden hat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uezhU6SdbwI&feature=player_embedded

Final results 2010 Euro X-Games Mens Pipe finals:
1. Iouri "Ipod" Podladtchikov SUI (SPY)
2. Mathieu Crepel FRA
3. Louie Vito USA (SPY)


Montag, 15. März 2010







Here we go guys.

We're just back from The first European X Games...with two medals.

First european X games held in europe have been an incredible show for all the crowd arrived from all around the globe.

All the eyes were focused on the Superpipe contest were all the best pipe slayers were ready to challenge their skills.

Our anti-hero I-Pod took the gold in the biggest pipe that European parks have ever seen landing a double Mctwist 12 with a 98.00 final score.

Louie brought home a bronze medal with an oustanding run featuring 3 double corks.

Check out the videos from espn!

I-POD gold run

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4989851&categoryid=4978906


Louie Bronze run

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4990360&categoryid=4978906


Congratulations boys!


The podium

1)Iouri Podlatdchikov
2)Mathieu Crepel
3)Louie Vito

Sonntag, 14. März 2010

euro x games: ipod gold, vito bronze....what a show guys...SPY ROCKED the superpipe

euro x games: ipod gold, vito bronze....what a show guys...SPY ROCKED the superpipe

Mittwoch, 10. März 2010

SPY'S Mike Losness Releases New Part on Innersection.tv



SPY Optic athlete and San Clemente’s free surfing fiend Mike Losness sees Taylor Steel’s newest movie project Innersection.tv as an opportunity to unleash some new footage, promote his sponsors and solidify his reputation amongst the surfing world.
Wasting no time, Mike’s freshly filmed part will be up for voting during the first cycle of Innersection, beginning Monday, March 8th. With only 2 months to film and edit his part, Mike delivered the goods regardless of pressure. Labeling his section “Insurfnia,” Mike brings light to a disease many surfers may find themselves labeled with. To clarify, “Insurfnia” is defined as being plagued by thoughts of surfing, especially at night. Filmed in locales ranging from Bali, El Salvador to Barbados and back, Losness’ case of Insurfnia is clearly diagnosed in his premier part.
Straight from the surfer’s mouth, Mike gives his opinion on Innersection. “It’s going to be one of the biggest websites in surfing. As soon as the first cycle is up on March 8th, who knows? There may be 500 surfers who have uploaded videos, and tons and tons of people are going to watch them. I think it’s a great place to show my surfing talent to the masses."
Losness has made his mark within the SPY family as a highly regarded free surfer and multi-talented artist, to see what else he’s been talking about, check out spyoptic.com.

We are proud to have Mike in the SPY Optic family and encourage you to view and vote for his video just as we have. To view Mike’s section and secure him a spot in the top 10, go to http://innersection.tv/video/46 and vote for him during the first cycle. Voting is a one week only deal beginning March 8,th so sign up now and cast your vote!

JF HOULE NABS TOP PODIUM AT EUROPEAN FREESKI OPEN



Credit: Laax/European Freeski Open

Gusty winds and heavy storms hightailed their way through the European Freeski Open forcing organizers to cancel its March 5th main freeski event in Laax, Switzerland. Alternatively organizers in the later afternoon unleashed the Stair Rail Battle down in the valley at the rockresort. Despite the last minute change up and harsh elements JF Houle crushed the comp yet again with a nose butter 450 on, pretzel 270 out.

JF has been on fire the past few weeks, also taking first in the L.A. Session at Les Arcs and 3rd at the Austrian Open at the Kitzsteinhorn Mellow Park.

"It’s been a very good trip for me. I can't ask much more then 3 podiums in 3 weeks!" says JF.

The houligan Houle is alive and chompin'!
http://www.randerline.com/roet/freeskiopen/

SPY TEAM BLOWS UP IN TIGNES FRANCE AT INAUGURAL WINTER X GAMES EUROPE

Hot off the press and ready to take on the heavy comp, the SPY all-star line up will be ready to grab gold at this year’s premier Winter X Games Europe in close to zero temps in Tignes, France March 10-12th.

Recent Vancouver Olympians, crowd pleasing favorite Louie Vito has been crushing the pipe all season while young gun Sarka Pancochova is slaying her practice runs with huge straight airs and smooth style and keep your eyes on Iouri Podladtchikov -- he’s been stomping a double Mctwist 12! For Slopestyle, Frederik Evensen will be pushing the envelope with his undivided attention to perfection of jaw dropping spins with his mellow laid back style.

Back at it, fresh off his Stair Rail Battle win from Switzerland, JF Houle will be throwing down in ski slopestyle all the while technical savvy Canadian Charles Gagnier will be ready to impress. Time to make them go nuts, the crowd will be front and center to watch ski pipe rider sensation Duncan Adams compete in the inaugural Winter X Europe. All eyes on deck watch for these unstoppable SPY’s.

*All times local Tignes time, GMT +1

Wednesday, March 10th
1pm - 3pm Snowboard Slopestyle Men’s Elimination
6pm – 7:30pm Skiing SuperPipe Men’s Final

Thursday, March 11th
10am – 12pm Skiing Slopestyle Men’s Elimination
1:30pm – 3pm Snowboard Slopestyle Men’s Final
4:30pm - 5:30pm Snowboard SuperPipe Women’s Final
6:30pm – 8pm Snowboard SuperPipe Men’s Elimination

Friday, March 12th
1:30pm – 3pm Skiing Slopestyle Men’s Final
6pm – 7:30pm Snowboard SuperPipe Men’s Final

For more info visit www.winterxgameseurope.com

Donnerstag, 18. Februar 2010

SPY's Sarka Pancochova at Olympic´s

SPY's Sarka Pancochova from the Czech Republic will be competing in the Women's Snowboard Halfpipe competition today at Cypress Mountain in Vancouver, Canada.

The 19 year old regular stance snowboard phenom has been rising in the ranks! Standing at 5’1,” she’s a serious shredder and knows how to impress with her fluid style in the pipe. For her inaugural Winter Olympics 2010 debut she’ll be wearing the SPY Soldier.

Go Sarka!!!

Thursday, February 18th
Women’s Snowboard Schedule:

Qualifying 12:30pm PST
Semi-Finals 4:00pm PST
Finals 6:00pm PST

Read more about Sarka:
http://fresh.snowboardermag.com/feature/sarka-pancochova-on-deck/
http://www.ttrworldtour.com/ranking/rider-report/rider/pancochova-sarka.html

For the complete 2010 Winter Olympics Snowboard schedule:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-snowboard/schedule-and-results/mens-halfpipe-qualification_sbm060900PW.html

To watch on your local station check listings here:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv-listings/index.html

Iouri Podladchikov knapp an Bronze vorbei bei Olympia in Vancoucer

Olympic Halfpipe Results -Vancouver

1st. Shaun White
2nd. Peetu Piiroinen
3rd. Scotty Lago
4th. Iouri Podladchikov (SPY)
5th. Louie Vito (SPY)
6th. Markku Koski
7th. Justin Lamourex
8th. Kazuhiro Kokubo
9th. Ryo Aono
10th. Mathieu Crepel

CHEER ON SPY'S LOUIE VITO AND I-POD TODAY AS THEY COMPETE FOR OLYMPIC GOLD IN MEN'S HALFPIPE

As the official sixth day of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, tune into NBC and watch our SPY athletes compete in their inaugural Winter Olympics debut for Men’s Halfpipe at Cypress Mountain. We are rooting for you guys! Yeow!



Men’s Snowboard Halfpipe:



Qualifying 1:05pm PST (Louie in Heat 1 and I-Pod in Heat 2)

Semi-finals 5:15pm PST

Finals 7:15pm PST



Watch for Louie wearing his team favorite SPY Trevor goggle and I-Pod wearing his go-to goggle the Zed in competition.


On Feb 8th, Louie was a special guest on The Bonnie Hunt Show.

http://www.bonniehunt.com/videos/?autoplay=true&mediaKey=515c8613-58e5-44c4-ba5f-544336b4214e



To watch on your local station check listings here:

http://www.nbcolympics.com/tv-listings/index.html

Freitag, 5. Februar 2010

SPY at WINTER X GAMES 14 in Aspen, Colorado TWO GOLD AND A SILVER


Congrats to Tucker for just blowing away the competition. I believe that Tucker was something like 18 seconds ahead of the pack! Here are some photos of him from practice the day before!
Spy Optic’s Adaptive Motorsports maverick, Mike Schulz, followed up his Moto X Super X Adaptive Silver Medal from the Summer 2009 X Games with a solid GOLD performance this past weekend in Winter X by winning the Snowmobile Snocross Adaptive event. If it has a motor, Monster Mike will race it!

Ipods second place run from X Games 14 from Kevin Casillo on Vimeo.



Iouri took second last night in the Mens Superpipe Finals. After falling on his last hit of his first run Iouri was feeling the pressure. He dropped in on his second run and threw a cab double cork 1080, into a frontside 540, then into a backside 900, into frontside 1080, cab 720, into a frontside double cork 1080! The run was flawless, each trick smoother than the last. That run got Iouri a 93.00 bumping him into second place right behind Shawn White. Congrats Iouri, we are all very happy for you! Here are some shots of Iouri on the podium, and also a video of his second place run from the finals of the contest.

Dienstag, 2. Februar 2010

Donnerstag, 28. Januar 2010

Mittwoch, 27. Januar 2010

Louie Vito makes the US Olympic Team

The 2010 US Olympic Snowboard Team


Louie representing that Spy


Louie Vito looking happy


Last night was a night to remember, as they announced the athletes who will be representing the U.S. in snowboarding for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Louie Vito was the second person to make the team with his two stellar second place finishes at the first two US Grand Prix stops. We would like to congratulate Louie on his great accomplishment. We are proud to have Louie represent our country and our eyewear at the 2010 games! Good luck in Vancouver Louie, we all will be rooting for you!

Iouri Podladtchikov finishes third at the Burton European Open


Congrats to Iouri yet again for another outstanding finish at the Burton European Open. Iouri finished 3rd with his last run of the contest,where he did a huge cab double cork 10 on the first hit. Keep an eye out for Iouri at the upcoming Winter X games.

Darrell rocking the Zed on the Videograss Blog


Check out Darrell rocking the Zed, while riding the amazing snow at Brighton this past week. The snow was deep and the Videograss boys were out stacking footy. Check out all there updates for the new video at http://www.videograss.com/

Montag, 25. Januar 2010

Samstag, 23. Januar 2010

Valerian Ducourtil takes the cover of Beach Brother


http://www.beachbrother.com/

Duncan Adams Nabs the Cover of Powder Mag


Congratulations to Duncan Adams for his cover shot in February’s Powder Magazine! Duncan is rockin’ the SPY Zed snow goggle. Be on the look out for this ski phenom this season!

Darrell Mathes giving some love on the Videograss site once again!

The Murena


Here is a shot of our boy Darrell rocking some of the new hotness. Darrell is wearing the new ”Murena” sunglass which will be hitting stores very soon.

Lil Wayne Wears the SPY Tice in Newest Music Video: “On Fire”


Lil Wayne “Weezy” is wearing the all new SPY black Tice sunglass in his latest music video “On Fire.”
Producer Dre says the video was inspired by ‘Scarface’ about a woman who ignites his life on his new single Rebirth LP.







DCP spotted at the Know Show



DCP made a guest appearance today at the Know Show in Calgary, AB. Here he is rocking next years pro model goggle. DCP says “these are the most comfortable goggles ever”, in reference to the plush recycled bamboo fleece, exclusive to his pro model. Come see DCP and the Winter 10/11 Spy Line at Know Show Calgary, and SIA Denver.

SPY in Upcoming Film “Hot Tub Time Machine”

Rob Corddry wears the SPY Soldier snow goggle on the hill.



From the official movie trailer, SPY’s Bronsen sunglass can be seen on Clark Duke who plays Lou in the film (John Cusack’s brother).



Say hi to the SPY love in the upcoming feature film “Hot Tub Time Machine.” It hits theaters nationwide March 19th starring John Cusack and Rob Corddry.













Get ready to ‘kick some past’ with this hilarious lineup!





For more info check out http://kicksomepast.com/