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Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It’s been pitched as a solution for those eco-minded individuals who need to get from point A to point B but are too lazy to walk. Complete with an electric motor and a top speed of 17 mph, the Zboard is part Segway, part Tony Hawk, and incredibly cool. This weight sensing electronic skateboard has already had its time in the Internet limelight following a successful Kickstarter campaign (the founders proudly boast that they...
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Krush Inc., where a brand's most influential consumers get a chance to preview and rate what's coming next across the action sports and lifestyle industry, released statistics today about Stereo Sound Agency's new collection that confirms the Cruiser Board trend as well as broader trends for retro styled goods and products that let consumers show their support for finding a breast cancer cure. (Photo:...
AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Light Bohrd, LLC is looking to make revolutionary contributions in skateboarding and snowboarding style by adding the world's first motion-activated, LED lights to the bottom and sometimes top of each sport's respective boards. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120514/CG06179) Modern skating and snowboarding industries are driven by each athlete's style. "There's style in the clothing, the look, the tricks, and the...
NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FBC Holding is extremely excited to announce its licensing agreement with Mike Kern of Sport Technology LLC for their Flowboard product. Since 2003, Mike Kern and Sport Technology have revolutionized the action sport world with the Flowboard. The Flowboard is an evolution of the modern skateboard. It has a total of 14 wheels that allows for greater flexibility in turning and leaning from side to side. This flexibility gives it the feel of a...
SAN JOSE, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- You've most likely have heard the jokes about reinventing the wheel, but now one company can seriously say that they did reinvent the wheel. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120423/CG92115) ARIS Sport has released a skateboard with their new wheel design. The new design is better for carving; curved wheels allow the skateboard deck to roll at extreme angles, allowing the rider to cut sharp right and left turns while...
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- XNtrick is a new line of Skateboard Trick Tutorial Apps that allow skateboarders of all skill levels to take the Apps wherever they skate and to learn tricks on their iOS devices. The Apps feature sponsored pros and ams from across Canada like Mike McKinlay, Cory Wilson, Nick Moore, Desmond Hoostie, and skater and hip hop icon, Moka Only. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120329/CG79100) Each App provides...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is here, and what that means to skaters is the dog days of summer are on the horizon. For those ready to build a brand new setup, or those looking to upgrade their old kits, FindTheBest's skateboard part comparisons allow skating enthusiasts to construct their boards to their exact preference and selectivity. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO) Whether you are a street skater or a long...
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --There are certain products intended and marketed due to necessity, and then there are those designed out of pure passion... Thus begins the story of Mr. James W. Rotondo and PhatBlox(TM) - PhatBlox(TM) is a revolutionary product created to take a longboarding experience to the next stage of overall performance. Whether the rider is carving and in need of satin smooth turns or the rider is after speed and in need of a solid ride,...
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You've most likely heard the jokes about reinventing the wheel, but now one company can seriously say that they did reinvent the wheel. ARIS Sport has released a skateboard with their new wheel design. The new design is better for carving; curved wheels allow the skateboard deck to roll at extreme angles, allowing the rider to cut sharp right and left turns while maintaining balance and control of the skateboard even at low speeds....
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- We have reinvented the wheel...Carving on a Skateboard will never be the same. We have engineered an entirely new way of motion related to skateboarding, bringing change to the action sports industry. Join our mailing list for first availability updates. Revolution Is Imminent... www.arissport.com. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120104/CG29726) Skateboarding Redesigned To view this video on YouTube, please...
