Another Immersive First: BASE Jumping in 360 Degree Video Aug 11, 2008
IMC has been working with extreme sports professionals to capture unique POV productions, including BASE jumping, big wave surfing, kite boarding, and paragliding. Filming extreme sports like BASE jumping demonstrates how IMC's platform creates compelling, branded entertainment with its interactive, Immersive Video. (Canada Newswire)
Green has a burning desire to set the record straight Jun 29, 2008
"It would be totally insane ... crazy. The only thing that would match it outside of boxing would be big wave surfing. "I know a lot of people would think boxing is safer, my wife Nina is one - she's rolling her eyes in disbelief. " The fact that Green would be starting his drag car racing career at 35 did not appear to concern Stevens. "I said to Brett I'd be worried about ruining his car because I imagine they'd cost a mint," he said. "But he said the fact I had no drag racing experience meant... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Go & Do - Stuff to do this weekend and beyond Jun 14, 2008
The documentary, which is Rated R and narrated by actor Russell Crowe, depicts the gang's success in professional big wave surfing and explores their reputation for hard partying, rough justice, running battles with authorities and their reliance on one another to survive in a society in which they are displaced. SummerFilm tickets are $8. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Africa on film focus of SummerFilm schedule at Music Hall May 29, 2008
Depicting their success in professional big wave surfing and exploring their reputation for hard partying, rough justice, their running battles with authorities and their reliance on one another to survive in a society in which they are displaced. R, 90 mins, Aus, 2007. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Big wave awards awash in contentiousness Mar 25, 2008
Every year, the Billabong XXL Awards take stock of the best rides from the world of big wave surfing and name a winner in several different categories ... Though the XXL Awards have been decried by some for their inherent imperfection in bestowing superlatives by naming the annual Biggest Wave of the Year winner, the awards are also widely held as the unofficial stamp of authority in big wave surfing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Diving Bell And The Butterfly Feb 16, 2008
To be honest, many of these appear to be things that Schnabel loves - like big wave surfing, pictures of Marlon Brando as a young man or slow motion images of a glacier calving huge curtains of ice into the sea. Many of them come from the artist's personal archive of images and he uses them like a collage. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Big wave rider Davi had meth in system when he died Jan 12, 2008
Jeff Clark, the founder of the Mavericks big wave surfing contest, says Davi was one of the early pack of brave surfers to test themselves at Mavericks after word got around about its massive waves. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pioneer Pebble Beach Surfer On Meth At Time Of Death Jan 12, 2008
Davi was considered a "pioneer" of big wave surfing, according to his peers and friends in the culture of big wave surfing. Previous Stories. (NBC 11, CA)
Mavericks Surf Contest To Be Held This Weekend Jan 11, 2008
Twenty-four of the biggest names in big wave surfing have been on 48-hour notice since early December. Competitors face dangerous elements in the frigid waters off Half Moon Bay in search of the perfect ride on waves that reach heights of 30 to 40 feet. (NBC 11, CA)
Preserving surfing Aug 11, 2007
Each board in the shop along the Smith River tells a chapter along Greg's journey to becoming a big wave surfing legend off the shores of Hawaii. And with the recently published book, "Greg Noll: The Art of the Surfboard," the story continues. (Daily Triplicate)
Bra Boy takes on Little Miss Waxhead Jul 19, 2007
The professional big wave surfing champion is travelling in California with his partner, Tahyna Tozzi. The pair attended a party at beachfront house hired by the celebrity Lindsay Lohan on July 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New Animated Film 'Surf's Up' Tackles World of Big Wave Surfing Jun 14, 2007
VOA News - New Animated Film 'Surf's Up' Tackles World of Big Wave Surfing ... New Animated Film 'Surf's Up' Tackles World of Big Wave Surfing. (Voice of America)
Stealing the Wave May 1, 2007
There is no doubt that Bradshaw and Foo were great competitors in the nascent art of international big wave surfing throughout the 1980s. Bradshaw was a huge, aggressive surfer, who believed in muscular domination of the wave. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surfing's monster tube rides of 2007 Mar 30, 2007
This is AMAZING big wave surfing at its best. Check out all the nominees for this year's Monster Tube award at the Billabong XXL Awards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Weather Channel Launches Headquarters on Popular 'Second Life' Mar 11, 2007
Rolling out shortly after launch of Weather Island is the Hawaii Big Wave Surfing simulator. Infinite Vision Media (IVM), a leader in virtual world development and interactive experience design, partnered with The Weather Channel to create the Second Life presence. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Riding life's wave Feb 18, 2007
A Crescent City area resident for more than 30 years, Noll is known as a pioneer in big wave surfing and is considered one of the most daring surfers of his generation. He's considered one of the greatest board shapers ever, with his surfboards some of the most desired and costly in the world. (Daily Triplicate)
News Tracker Feb 11, 2007
Corvallis Gazette-Times. Last modified Saturday, February 10, 2007 10:09 PM PST. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
