Archive for November, 2009
November 29, 2009 at 3:53 pm | Spongercity Wallpapers News
More wallpapers ! Say hello to our third wallpaper collaboration with LeBoogie Magazine. We’ve choosen a sick Brad Hughes shot, deep in the pit, with photographer Phil Gallagher (the picture is from Phil) to bring you the very best of bodyboarding & photography. We have 2 more exclusive wallpapers to go with LeBoogie Magazine and Phil ! Note this down and check the site every week or so for the 2 other sick wallpapers. If you missed the first wallpaper we did with Leboogie and want to download them all just go to our WALLPAPERS page and knock yourself out!
The SPONGERCITY™ x LeBoogie Wallpaper Co-Lab (Third Edition)
As usual, we’ve included 10 different sizes for all computer screens, from 1920px wide to 1024px wide, and have a choice between WIDE or 4:3 size resolution. Check at the bottom of the list the iPhone / iPodTouch special size. We designed it taking into account the iPhone interface to make sure the wallpaper is gonna look sick and won’t mess with the rest of the iPhone user interface like Time/Date and Unlock buttons.
Choose a screen resolution and download for it for FREE right now:
PCINSTRUCTIONS: Click on the wallpaper you want, wait until it’s downloaded in its new window, then control-click the wallpaper : choose “Save as wallpaper”. Close the window once you’ve got your wallpaper.
MACINSTRUCTIONS: Click on the wallpaper you want, wait until it’s downloaded in its new window, then you can simply drag the wallpaper onto the desktop. Or you can also control-click the wallpaper and choose “Download image to disk” which works fine as well. Close the window once you’ve got your wallpaper. Go to your Mac preferences panel to customize the settings of your desktop.
iPhoneINSTRUCTIONS: Download the wallpaper (iPhone size of course) and drop it on your computer in any folder (or on your iPhoto library if you’re using iPhoto on a Mac). Then open iTunes, go to the “Photos” tab while you synchronize your iPhone with your computer and choose to sync the folder that contains the wallpaper (or sync the wallpaper directly from iPhoto if you’re on a Mac). Once the wallpaper is uploaded on your iPhone and the synchronisation is over just go to your iPhone settings > Wallpaper then choose the wallpaper and validate. Boom! Done !
November 28, 2009 at 1:42 pm | Spongercity Magazines News
Here’s a sneak Peek of le BOOGIE issue 2 presented by a mystery guest DJ: http://vimeo.com/7857359
Issue is available December 7th 2009 from Leboogie.com. This issue features an amazing photo tribute to Mr Rawlins, we explore the love between two mates in Chad Jackson and Brad Hughes and as always showcase the best in bodyboarding photography. 144 pages for you with the photo reigning king once again in our world.
November 24, 2009 at 11:58 pm | Spongercity Moving Pictures News
FROM SHADOWS by Mickey Smith is gonna be good. Watch the trailer now: From Shadows Trailer v1.0 by Michey Smith. Can’t wait for the video to be released. (early December). It’s mostly stand ups but you know how good Mickey Smith is at everything he does so it’s worth watching this!
FROM SHADOWS Trailer version 1.0
Out of the dark months veiling two groundbreaking Irish Winters, the cameramen behind POWERS OF THREE present, FROM SHADOWS…a full blast, skin of the teeth ride through the heaviest cold water slabs in North Europe.
Uncomprimising, eye searing, high speed waveriding action from some of the most unforgiving locations on Earth.
This is the film to psyche yourself up for the biggest days in the depths of Winter. These are the sections to fire you up and out of bed, amping to charge when its below zero outside.
Starring FERGAL SMITH, TOM LOWE, JACK JOHNS, GREG LONG, TWIGGY BAKER, ANTHONY WALSH, PAUL MORGAN, DAN SKAJAROWSKI, JOHN MCARTHY, TOM GILLESPIE, TOM DOIDGE HARRISON, CAIN KILCULLEN, HUGH GALLOWAY and a host of other cold water warriors.
November 24, 2009 at 11:51 pm | Spongercity Moving Pictures News
We’ve spotted a few cool clips to watch online the last few weeks and havent had the time to post the links yet until now. Here you go:
- Amaury Laverhne with Focus Prod – Amaury rips.
- Style is everything by Mason Rose.
November 24, 2009 at 11:39 pm | Spongercity Magazines News
US mag Bodyboard Magazine Issue 16 is now available and the good news is that it’s also available online for your viewing pleasure: Bodyboard Mag Issue 16
November 24, 2009 at 11:29 pm | Spongercity Contests News
DK riders beware! The 2010 dates for DKS are as follows:
DKS TIONA 31st July/1st August 2010
DKS PORT MAC 7th/8th August 2010
Clayton Pickworth, DKS Manager – “This year DKS is excited to have the involvement of Manny Vargas! Manny is a very experienced global DK rider and has vast experience in the industry, now hosting a bunch of “FreakFest” travel trips along with his Indo Experience camps. Manny is also the man behind the innovative internet show called “Bodyboarding Live”.
Also DKS is in talks with some more “old school” pro’s who are willing to attend along with the “new school” guys like 09 winner Kim Feast, 08 winner Bud Miyamoto, Hawaiian ripper Micah McMullin, 7 time finalist Grant Molony, 09 Tiona winner Jake Sharp along with the world’s best riders and we will have updates over the new year break, so keep your eyes peeled to the DKS site for all the latest news.
DKS is currently in the update mode for the website all thanks to Vico shredder Justin Welsh. Welshy will have 2010 entries available on the site soon so make sure your in early and get your accommodation booked as i’m sure DKS Tiona will sell out!
More updates soon!
www.dksessions.com
www.myspace.com/dksessions
www.twitter.com/dksessions
November 24, 2009 at 11:21 pm | Spongercity Industry News
UNITE got themselves a Twitter account so you can now follow UNITE and its team on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/uniteclothingco
Joel Taylor – “Okay, so we finally caved and jumped on the Twitter bandwagon. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for exclusive Team news, Product updates and other random Tweets.
Ryan Hardy landed in the Canary Islands late last week for the final event of the 2009 IBA World Tour. Stay tuned to http://www.twitter.com/uniteclothingco for regular updates directly from the Canary Islands and the race for the 2009 World Title”.
November 24, 2009 at 11:50 am | Spongercity Podcasts News
The Dave Winchester Mini Series Episode 2 is now online! Watch it here on Vimeo and/or download it straight to your iTunes using the Waldron Bros. Podcast which you’ll find here on their website: Boompodcast.com
The Dave Winchester Mini Series Episode 2
November 23, 2009 at 2:32 pm | Spongercity Moving Pictures News
NOTHING will be premiering soon in Oz (30th of Nov, 2nd of Dec., 3rd of Dec, 5th of Dec). Check the premieres poster here for details and watch the DVD trailer here. Sick footage and a good Rage Against the Machine soundtrack! Don’t miss the premieres if you happen to be near of the NOTHING premiere stops.
November 18, 2009 at 8:42 pm | Spongercity Industry News
After 10 years of BLOODY HARD work Exclusively Bodyboarding is please to announce store number 3: EBB Dunsborough
EBB Dunsborough will have a grand opening on the 21 / 12 / 2009 just in time for Christmas and for those who come along there may just be a pressy from Santa for you.
The new store will ad to the great representation of bodyboarding that ebb has always provided. The strength of the sport in the “down south WA” region is testament to the store and to the many great ebb riders such as Hardy and Hughes that have honed their skills in the area. It just is a great place for the sport of Bodyboarding and we already do a lot in the region like the ebb pro.
The store will have the same hardcore 100% bodyboard commitment but will also be a place for the kids to got to and learn from some of the best in the business like the names mentioned above.
Ebb would like to thank all the fantastic 100% dedicated brands that firstly progress the sport but also that support ebb and enable our business to grow as well.
Ebb@Dunsborough
Shop 48 Dunn Bay Centre
Dunn Bay Road
DUNSBOROUGH, WA 6281
Exclusively bodyboarding = “we live and breath bodyboarding”
Ebb.net.au
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