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Sunday the 3rd of February saw the first event on the UK Gravity Sports calendar with the Cadwell Gravity Festival, held at Cadwell Park racetrack in Lincolnshire. This was the first open category gravity sports event in the UK where Dirtsurfers have made more than just a token appearance. Streetgadgets, the UK Dirtsurfer distributor very generously sponsored seven local riders to participate in the event.
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| NIXED AGAIN!
Nihat Uysal claimed the Top Challenge 2007 gold for Germany, giving the NIXED team its second straight title! It was another great year of tight racing in Montreal and everyone brought their game face, but The German Elvis proved to be the man to beat heat after heat.
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| TIGHT RACING AT PASKAPOO
With the top three finishers of Paskapoo 2006 back this year and the presence of riders from Quebec and Ontario, you knew this was going to be a competitive one! Steven Carter was the guy to beat all day showing tremendous skill as he seemed to find the right line at every corner and fight his way through the pack to finish 1st twice and 2nd once in his qualifying heats.
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| US OPEN A HUGE SUCCESS FOR OUR SPORT!
The first stop of the 2007 US Tour, dubbed Dirty Vegas due to its last scheduled stop, was the US Open Mountainboarding Championships at Snowmass, Colorado. The US Open has been occurring annually since 2001 and except for an appearance by Cahn Mitchell in 2002, had never seen a Dirtsurfer.
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| 2007 WORLD CUP A NIXED SWEEP!
NIXED racing proved to be the powerhouse in Europe yet again as teammates Marcus Hutter, Daniel Bandholz and Andreas Pfister all stood atop the podium! Hutter attained his first Gold in a major race, while "Bandhi" took Silver and Andreas settled for bronze.
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| 2007 IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2007 World Championships was settled by an epic battle of three world class athletes. Ueli Gut, Nihat Uysal and Andreas Pfister are no strangers to the podium, but it was Ueli Gut that took the Gold home to Switzerland this year.
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| TOP CHALLENGE 2007
The world's largest Dirtsurfer event is back again for its 4th year hosting our sport as a category. This race always boasts the best talent so competition is stiff, but win or lose it is a lot of fun! Check out all race information and register online at www.topchallenge.ca.
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| KOKANEE SASQUATCH SIGHTED ON A DIRTSURFER!
Dirtsurfer's first beer commercial became a reality this last month, when the latest in the series of Kokanee ads began airing in Canada. Following the Kokanee storyline that was introduced years ago, the Sasquatch outruns and outsmarts the Ranger, Arnold and the Glacier Girls to steal their case of Kokanee. However this year he did it on his brand new Kokanee-blue Dirtsurfer!
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| NEW 2007 MODELS!
After many years of waiting, Dirtsurfer is proud to announce that it now has models available for entry-level pricepoints! The new GP 16 and GP 20 will retail at very affordable prices.
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| THE RODEO'S COMING!
Back for 2007, The Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo is set to dominate the gravity sports circuit this year! With an amazing course offering 7 tight corners and steep straightaways over a 2km stretch of beautiful pavement, this race is both fast and challenging.
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| HALEAKALA, MAUI
On November 16 I had the ultimate opportunity. On a family trip to Maui, I had my FS with me and a willing crew to drive me to the summit of Haleakala Crater. A 22 mile winding, downhill road run lay before me.
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| CHASING GIANT LAND SWELLS
You'll love this blog by a 53 year old landlocked surfer from Kentucky! He takes you along on his journey through life as he seeks to recapture the surfing paradise of his youth.
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| THE FIRST 360!
On Sept 29, at 10:24pm, Jean-Martin Sicotte of Montreal, Quebec, Canada successfully landed the first 360 on a Dirtsurfer inline board!
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| PFISTER IS PFASTER
Top Challenge was truly an international triumph for Dirtsurfer and Inline Boarding, bringing together the largest number of competitors ever from 3 different countries! In the end Andreas Pfister of Germany took the Gold and the Glory, but each country was represented on the podium!
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| DEMONS OF DOWNHILL 2006!
The worlds top gravity sports athletes will once again travel from around the globe to compete in Bainbridge, Ohio, near Chillicothe, at the annual Demons of Downhill Gravity Sports Championships. This is the only U.S. installment of the International Gravity Sports Associations World-Cup series, which hosts races in Sweden, Switzerland, Brazil, and South Africa.
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| STEVEN CARTER BACK FROM EUROPE
The first Canadian to enter Inline Boarding road races in Europe, Steven Carter, returned from his three week journey earlier this week. Also his first road races anywhere, Steven finished 2nd in Are Sweden and 11th at COASH in Switzerland. He brings valuable experience back to Canada with him that should make him a force to be reckoned with at Top Challenge and the Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo this year!
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| 2006 PASKAPOO DOWNHILL RODEO!
Welcome to Canada's First Annual Gravity Sports Event at an Olympic Venue!!! COP (Canada Olympic Park) in Calgary, Alberta will host the first annual Paskapoo Downhill Rodeo (named after the mountain range on which COP is built). This year's event will see atleast 24 racers compete in the Inline Boarding discipline as well as over 100 racers compete in Speedboard! There are endless reasons why this event is marked as a can't miss on everyone's calendar.
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| TOP CHALLENGE 2006!
It is finally here! Top Challenge 2006, the largest gravity sports event in Canada will take place September 2-3. Once again, Montreal's Mont-Royal will host the race featuring downhill skateboard, street luge, inline skate and the world's largest inline boarding competition! 2006 will see 32 inline boarders compete for the coveted Dirtsurfer FNA trophy!
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| THE MAPLE LEAF HAS LANDED!
Steven Carter has landed in Europe as of June 28 and is preparing to compete in two gravity events representing Canada in the Dirtsurfer/Inline Boarding discipline. He will be the first Canadian to attend these events for the purpose of competing in this discipline and is adamant that he will do Canada proud. With less than one year of riding and no race experience under his belt, the 18-year old is a relatively unknown in the international arena, but his friends in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta are expecting big things.
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| RABBIT HILL SET TO OPEN FOR DIRTSURFER!
Rabbit Hill, near Edmonton in Canada, has been a popular spot for skiers and boarders for the past 50 years and now it is offering the only lifted serviced bike park in the Capital region. Besides offering amazing terrain and trails for mountain bikers, Rabbit Hill is committed to providing the ultimate destination for inline boarders!
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| UELI GUT SETS NEW SPEED RECORD!
Ueli Gut of Switzerland, already known for his crazy Skeleton-style riding, has made the headlines again; this time posting a new world record for speed on a Dirtsurfer of 135.69kph!!!
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| MUCH MUSIC VIDEO NOW ONLINE!
In June 2005, the Dirtsurfer Pro Team shot a segment with Much Music in Toronto Canada that aired in July. We now have the video clip streaming online for your viewing pleasure. Check it out HERE
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| BIG WIND SAFARI 2006!
From March 3rd to the 10th, Velum Gravity and the Musique Plus TV program SPAM will be at Magdalene's Island in Canada for the ultimate gathering of wind junkies!
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| IGSA ANNOUNCES 2006 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE
The International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) has announced their 2006 World Cup Schedule. The World Cup Series will expand to seven events in 2006 with the inclusion of two new events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Scheid, Switzerland. A west coast event in either August or September will be announced shortly. The series will conclude with a December race in South Africa.
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| 2006 IGSA EUROPEAN WORLD CUP TRIPLEHEADER
The International Gravity Sports Association (IGSA) is very pleased to announce the European leg of the 2006 IGSA World Cup Series. July will be a dream month for those who have ever fantasized about touring and racing in Europe. Competitors will now have the opportunity to travel to Europe and earn points in three World Cup events over a 21 day period!
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| MAGDALENE'S ISLANDS SUMMER 2005
The promised land of all wind sports kept its promise once again. From the end of August until mid September, the Iles de la
Madeleine in Canada welcomed the best windsurf and kitesurf athletes for the Gª·Rendez-Vous AventureGª- competitions. The occasion was
perfect for Velum GravityGª+s team members to admire the professional performances, but mostly to surpass their own limits in
optimal wind conditions.
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| MAULING IN MONTREAL; QUEBEC TEAM SWEEPS TOP CHALLENGE!
The first official Inline Boarding Canadian National Championship is in the books and several new riders made a name for themselves in the Dirtsurfer world! None deserve more respect than Alexandre Vincent, Guillaume Landry and Gabriel Legace, finishing 1st, 2nd and 5th (1st in consolation race) respectfully after only two months riding experience!
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| ONLY 2 MORE WEEKS UNTIL THE LARGEST RACE IN DIRTSURFER HISTORY!
Top Challenge is Canada's premiere Gravity Sports event and draws competitors from all over the globe for road races in the categories of Street Luge, Downhill Skateboard and Inline Skating. 2004 saw Dirtsurfer represented as a demonstration sport at this prestigious event and 10 of Canada's best inline boarders battled for bragging rights. Well, XX Inc. is proud to announce that Top Challenge 2005 will include an official Dirtsurfer Inline Boarding category and will be run with 24 competitors from Canada, the US and Europe! Check out bios on your favorite riders below!
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| EASTERN CANADA PRO TOUR COMPLETED
After 10,000 crazy kilometres of driving (sometimes straight, but mostly in circles) and 3 weeks of camping, the Western Canada Pro Team returned home! The trip was a lot of fun and some amazing exposure for the sport of inline boarding was achieved! A complete breakdown of the trip is being written as you read and will be added below as it is completed. You can find a slideshow of the best pics taken during the tour HERE.
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| MUCH MUSIC TO SHOOT DIRTSURFER SEGMENT
Much Music, Canada's number one music channel has just confirmed that they will film a Dirtsurfer segment in Toronto on June 20! The segment will be filmed from 6-8pm at a Riverdale Park in Toronto. The Dirtsurfer Pro Team will be touring in Ontario at this time, so many of the top talents and personalities in Canada will be there to put on a show!
Matte Babel one of the best new editions to the Much Music roster will VJ and the Dirtsurfer Team has been encouraged to get him on a board and put him through the paces.
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| DIRTSURFER TEAMS UP WITH VELIRIUM
On June 25th and 26th, the Dirtsurfer Canada Pro Team will be conducting a Big Air Comp, race and free lessons and demos at Velirium, an international mountain bike festival taking place at Mont St-Anne! We are extremely happy to be welcomed and associated with this prestigious extreme bike event and look forward to putting on a great show and building this relationship long into the future!
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| BC LEG OF NATIONAL PRO TOUR COMPLETE
Jeremy Bresciani and Pro Team riders MAD MIKE and Logan Miller set out on the BC leg of the 2005 Canadian National Pro Tour on Friday, April 14 and returned home on Saturday April 30 with many accomplishments to speak of! After 17 days of riding, the Team had brought the sport of inline boarding to hundreds of people in BC as they held demonstrations and lessons in eight BC cities. With newspaper coverage obtained ten times and TV coverage obtained twice, the word was well spread and new riders flocked to the planned demos. A photo gallery of BC Tour highlights can be found HERE.
Check out the video compilation of tour highlights HERE. We suggest you right-click on the link and "Save Target As" as the video is over 90Mb (4 minutes in length).
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| DIRTSURFER ACQUIRES OFFICIAL CLASS IN TOP CHALLENGE 2005
Top Challenge is Canada's premiere Gravity Sports event and draws competitors from all over the globe for road races in the categories of Street Luge, Downhill Skateboard and Inline Skating. 2004 saw Dirtsurfer represented as a demonstration sport at this prestigious event and 10 of Canada's best inline boarders battled for bragging rights. Well, XX Inc. is proud to announce that Top Challenge 2005 will include an official Dirtsurfer Inline Boarding category!
Register today by clicking the button below!
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| 2005 CANADIAN NATIONAL TOUR REVEALED!
On April 14, 2005, the Canadian Pro Dirtsurfer and Kitewing Teams will set out on a National Tour lasting ten weeks and covering every province! Their goal is to expose as many Canadians as possible to the exciting new sports of inline boarding and wingsurfing. The tour has been laid out carefully so as to stop in most major cities and all of the best Canadian riding spots. During each of these stops the public will be invited to participate in free lessons as well as be entertained by the incredible talent of our Pro Team!
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