Travis Pastrana pulled another double back flip today at the x-games. It’s incredible the limits that FMX has progressed too. In order to compete on this level, you must burn the bridges of everything that might hold yourself back and give it your all. “When a man really DESIRES a thing so deeply that he is willing to stake his entire future in a single turn of the wheel in order to get it, he is sure to win.” (Napoleon Hill). We can all learn from this passion to be the best and apply to what we desire in life.

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Photos Taken By: Ryan Donahue

Team Quiksilver, pictured above (3rd photo down),  was one of the teams that particpated in the event. Each team wears a ridiculous costume and plays each other; while thousands of onlookers drink, enjoy the sun and kick it at the beach from dawn till dusk.

Graham Gustin and Eric Woods were just a couple of the freestyle motocross riders that participated in the arena at the Orange County Fair, August 2, 2009. In between the jumping, the mini bikes were whipped out and chaos mingled around the area for about a half hour.

All Photos taken by Chris Wade

Graham Gustin: middle two pictures. Eric Woods: top two pictures.

What’s going on the the Orange County contests this summer? What ever it is, i like it.  There has never been this much money given away for first place prizes in a matter of a few weeks for skate or surf.

Last weekend was the Maloof Money skateboarding championship where Chirs Cole won the $100,000 first place prize and this weekend Hurley will sponsor the US Open of Surfing and give away a $100,000 first place prize during the 9 day event. According to surfline.com, “The unprecedented infusion of prize money is certain to boost the intensity level across the entire world-class field and make the competition more difficult for America ‘s top-rated WQS campaigners Tanner Gudasukas (#6), Brett Simpson (#7), Patrick Gudauskas (#10), Austin Ware (#11) and Nathan Yeomans (#23). In addition to the former World and U.S. Open champions, also standing in their way are prominent surfers Chris Ward, Taylor Knox, Fred Pattacchia, Damien Hobgood and Adriano de Souza among others.” There is also a building swell that is rumored to arrive this weekend. With the swell, surfers and grand prize, this year should be the most competive year to date for the U.S. Open’s history.

Source:

Press Release. Hurley US Open of Surfing to Offer Largest-Ever first place price. Surfline.com. July 11. http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/contest-news/hurley-us-open-of-surfing-to-offer-largest-ever-first-place-prize_28482/

Maloof Money Cup Skaters

Chris Cole

Ryan Sheckler

P Rod

With $100,000 for the taking, Pro skaters such as Chris Cole, Ryan Sheckler, P Rod, and Vijah, were  giving it all they had to go for the gold. This was the second annual Maloof Money cup skateboard championship, that has been taking place at the Orange County Fair. Chris Cole was the winner of this years championship.

*all photos taken by Chris Wade

Captain and Casey were there too

one of the "beer cans"

another "beer can" in the dusk

The Balboa Yacht Club Regatta

Check out the BYC’s Regattas aka The Beer Can Races, every Thursday around 6:00 in the Newport Harbor Bay. Cruise the harbor or just watch it from side of Balboa Island, the Fun Zone, or where ever. Perfect opportunity to make moves happen.

el moro

I cant wait till the winds mellows out, a low tide, south swell. I actually enjoy the walk down  : )

Whose coming with me!?