Spy Optic Blog

Spy Presents Darrell’s Booty: Win Darrell Mathes’ Winter Setup!

val — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:42:08 +0000

Will Lavigne in Snowboarder Magazine

kevin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:14:39 +0000

Will Lavigne has a sick new shot in Snowboarder Magazine, just destroying this kink with a massive boardslide through it. Keep your eyes open for Will, he will be coming up fast filming with the ROME team.

SPY’S TODD RICHARDS’ NEW FILM “ME, MYSELF AND I” FEATURED ON FUEL TV “THE DAILY HABIT”–11.03.09

val — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:22:00 +0000

“Tune In”

Todd Richards, Josh Landan and Mike Thompson

Featured On “The Daily Habit” Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Airing Tuesday, November 3 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Todd Richards, Josh Landan and Mike Thompson will appear on “The Daily Habit.”

Winter Olympics commentator and snowboarding luminary Todd Richards is back on the show. Also, Josh Landan, the director of Todd Richards’ new film “Me, Myself and I,” drops in to talk about directing one of the most charismatic snowboarders in the world. Plus, Shred or Die’s “Gear 4 a Year” winner Mike Thompson tells us about the greatest gear-filled year of his life.

Todd Richard’s sponsors include: Spy Optic, Quiksilver, Omatic, and Nixon. Mike Thompson’s sponsors include: Etnies, Quiksilver, Foundation, Pig Wheels, Nixon and Silver Trucks.

Surfing America Prime West #2

oda — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:46:29 +0000

This is Surfing America Prime West 2nd event of the season with Spy surfers Luke Davis and Kanoa Igarashi surfing in it. The event was held in San Clemente CA at Churches Beach.

To see more Spy surf team videos click on Vimeo or You Tube.

Nick Rupp does it again

oda — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:07:54 +0000

Nick Rupp wins the inaugural Surfing America Prime East boys under 18 division.

Nick Rupp in the red jersey

Jibs not Jobs

kevin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:18:07 +0000

Jason Robinson has a rad blog that follows his friends and himself riding, have fun, and doing what they love. Wither it’s just them lapping the chair at Boreal or if its heading up to Seattle for the “Downtown Throwdown”, he does a great job just putting up good, fun content that makes you want to go out and shred. Here is a link to his blog.

http://jibsnotjobs.wordpress.com/

Parker Coffin wins

oda — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:07:25 +0000

This past weekend on October 24-25 down at Oceanside Pier on the northside was NSSA’s Open season #4. The waves were small but fun shaped and the team was ripping. Luke Davis was in typical form on Sat but he is so punk rock that he chose not to show up on Sun the final day.

Parker and Kanoa were standouts as well. As expected they surf themselves into the finals. Kanoa got 2nd in the Open boys division and Parker got 3rd in the Open juniors and won his 1st Open mens division event.

Check back for the video later on this week showing the guys blowing up.

Kanoa 2nd place Open boys division

Parker Coffin 3rd place Open juniors and 1st place Open Mens

Spy Presents Waist Deep Snow Session Contest–Win Three Days of Powder and Shred!

val — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:55:33 +0000

Media Contact:
Valerie Gee
Spy Optic, Inc.
(760) 804-8420 x1174
vgee@spyoptic.com

SPY OPTIC ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL WAIST DEEP SNOW SESSION CONTEST

Spy Partners with Powder Cowboy Catskiing for Three Days of Powder and Shred

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carlsbad, CA, October 22nd, 2009 – Spy Optic, Inc., a leading action sports eyewear brand, announces the inaugural “Waist Deep Snow Session Contest.” Retailer and consumer winners will have the opportunity to ride with Spy’s elite snow team riders for three days at Power Cowboy Catskiing resort in Fernie, British Columbia March 11-14th, 2010.

“This is the experience of a lifetime for avid snowboarders and skiers; we’re excited to share it with the world,” said Fran Richards, Spy Optic Vice President of Marketing.

Seven Waist Deep Snow Session Grand Prize winners will be rewarded with a three-day, all-expense paid trip to Fernie, British Columbia for the catskiing trip of a lifetime. It is a truly unique experience of riding 6,000 acres of amazing terrain with a maximum of 24 people on the mountain at one time. With 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet of bowls, open slopes and endless tree riding; this is a contest you don’t want to miss. Lodging will be provided by The Powder Cowboy Ranch with gourmet daily meals, massage time and the chance to spend three days riding powder with Spy’s premiere snow team riders.

Retail contestant entries will be received until January 15th, 2010. Consumer entries will be accepted until January 31st, 2010 online at www.spyoptic.com/contest with photo submissions via an internet link to their favorite ski or snowboard action photo to be entered to win the “Spy Waist Deep Snow Session Contest.” Two Grand Prize consumer online winners will be chosen (19 years and older) based on the most original creative submission (one US resident and one Canada resident). In addition, five consumer runner-up winners will receive prize packs from Spy.

Winners will be posted online by February 8th, 2010.

For more information, including complete rules and regulations, about the inaugural “Spy Waist Deep Snow Session” contest please visit www.spyoptic.com/contest.

Live through our lens…

ABOUT SPY OPTIC, INC.

Spy Optic, Inc. designs, develops and sells premium eyewear products for the youth lifestyle market within action sports, fashion, music, and entertainment sectors. Spy’s principal products, sunglasses and goggles, target the action sports market, including surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motorsports, and wakeboarding and skiing. Spy’s innovative proprietary products utilize high-quality materials, handcrafted manufacturing processes and engineered optical lens technology to convey premium quality, contemporary style, and progressive design. Spy Optic, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG). Please visit www.spyoptic.com or contact info@spyoptic.com for inquiries.

ABOUT POWDER COWBOY

The most unique Catskiing adventure on the planet! With 3,500 acres of new terrain, Powder Cowboy Catskiing now boasts 6,000 acres of awesome Rocky Mountain terrain, equaling the size of many North American ski resorts – imagine Whistler or Aspen covered in deep dry virgin powder all for just you and 23 friends! With 350 inches of snowfall a year, every day you will experience the powder of the Canadian Rockies skiing or boarding 10,000 to 14,000 vertical feet of majestic peaks, bowls, open slopes and some of the best naturally gladed tree skiing or boarding on the planet! For more information visit: www.powdercowboy.com or email info@powdercowboy.com.
Powder Cowboy Catskiing Box 1229 602a 2nd Ave, Fernie, B.C. Canada V0B 1M0

Toll Free North America - 1-888-4CATSKI (422.8754) Telephone - 1.250.423.3700
Facsimile - 1.250.423.4055

Meghann O’Brien’s SBC Interview

kevin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:30:20 +0000

Meghann O’Brien one of Spy’s Canadian female rippers gives us the low down in her recent interview with SnowBoard Canada. Meghann is a passionate and drive person who besides hunting for the best snow or putting her dues in with the film crews, is fond of yoga and basket weaving. She has been getting tons of shots published in all the new magazines for this season. Keep an eye out for her.

Spy’s Craig Anderson on Fuel TV’s “The Daily Habit” Tonight–10.19.09

val — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:14:41 +0000

“Tune In”

Fred Patacchia, Andrew Oliver and Craig Anderson Featured On “The Daily Habit” Monday, October 19, 2009

Airing Monday, October 19 at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Fred Patacchia, Andrew Oliver and Craig Anderson will appear on “The Daily Habit.”

WCT powerhouse and Northshore shredder Fred Patacchia is back on the Habit. And. Freddy is joined by the co-founder of InSurfNews.com, Andrew Oliver. Also, Australian surfer Craig Anderson stops by to regale us with his stories of free-surfing adventures. Plus, the girls from Gamma Gamma Gamma house go trolling for new members at the premiere of “Sorority House” in Hollywood, California. If that weren’t all, Amanda Champagne shows us the hottest back-to-school gear for Fall. Start off your Monday with a little style!

Craig Anderson’s sponsors include: Quiksilver, Etnies, Spy Optic, Hayden Shapes Surfboards and Future Fins. Fred Patacchia’s sponsors include: Quiksilver and Bud Light.

losness surfs in russia part 2

oda — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:22:23 +0000

Check out Mike Losness in the final of the 2 part series Surfline called “The Vodka Coast” here

Bid on a Chance to Ride with Spy’s Louie Vito

val — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:22:04 +0000

Via Press Release…

Bid on a Chance to Ride with Louie Vito

PARK CITY, UTAH - Thursday October 15, 2009 – Now is your chance to bid on a day of snowboarding with pro snowboarder and Dancing with the Stars sensation Louie Vito. Imagine going shredding for the day in Park City with the 2008 US Snowboard Grand Prix Champion! This fundraising package directly supports The Park City Snowboard Team and is also part of the Jans Winter Welcome live auction benefit.

Louie Vito, Omatic, 686, Spy and the Park City Mountain Resort have all contributed to this Louie Vito auction item which includes a half day of day of riding with Louie, two lift tickets to the Park City Mountain Resort, an Omatic Celebrity snowboard, a 686 jacket, and a pair of Spy goggles and glasses.

The auction is live online so don’t miss out on a chance to rip with Louie Vito and win all his gear! Please go to the http://www.cmarket.com/auction/item/Item.action?id=97840704 webpage to get in on the bidding for this and many other great items that will all benefit the Youth Winter Sports Alliance programs. Bidding will end on October 24th and the winner will be annouced that night at the Jans Winter Welcome Banquet.

The Park City Snowboard Team has been a non-profit organization since 2002 and is dedicated to providing the best opportunity for developing today’s riders into tomorrow’s stars. For more information please contact:

Jack Coghlan
Executive Director
Park City Snowboard Team
jackc@pcsbt.org

“A Dingo Ate My Kit” Contest Winner Announced

val — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:00:20 +0000

Thanks to everyone for participating in Dean Morrison’s “A Dingo Ate My Kit” Contest!

Dean’s dogs names are Ikey and Saba.

A huge congrats to lucky Grand Prize winner Josh Hinojoza from Colleyville, Texas. Josh is now kitted out with all new gear compliments of Spy, Volcom, Nixon and DVS. Enjoy!

Introducing Akeem

oda — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:39:44 +0000

Akeem Haynes is a upcoming skater from Los Angeles. He is sponsored by Plan B and DC shoes. I meet Akeem at ASR in Sept. Check out his You Tube piece.

SPY & THE RAVEONETTES: IN AND OUT OF CONTROL GIVEAWAY

val — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:34:21 +0000

Nick Wey ties for 5th overall at U.S. Open of Supercross with 27 points

phil — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:21:39 +0000

Wey rails his Boost Mobile/ampm/Monster Energy/Troy-JLaw Racing Yamaha to two top ten finishes and locks down 6th overall at the Open

Spy Optic’s Nick Wey (Boost Mobile/ampm/Monster Energy/Troy-JLaw Racing) raced to 8th and 7th-place finishes this past weekend at Las Vegas’ U.S. Open of Supercross at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and ended up with 27 points on the weekend, which tied him with two other riders for 5th place overall in the two day event that historically closes out the pro supercross season here in the United States..

Based on the second moto finish (Saturday night) – much like in outdoor MX – Wey had to hand over the 5th spot to Michael Byrne, though he stayed ahead of Tyler Bowers for 6th overall.

“Always a good time coming to Vegas to race the Open,” said Wey. “Take a little time off here then I’m back at it hard getting ready for the supercross opener at Anaheim.”

Wey’s 6th place finish at the U.S. Open mirrored the effort the Michigan native put forth all season long in supercross and motocross – battling hard to secure a top 15 overall spot in Monster Energy AMA Supercross’ premier 450 class, 3rd overall in the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco top privateer standings, and 8th overall in the Lucas Oil AMA Outdoor MX Nationals’ 450 class.

“We had an up and down year in supercross, but overall it went pretty well – good to end it with top ten finishes in both the Nationals and U.S. Open,” added Wey.

Eero Niemela gets cover of tws “Get Real” video

kevin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:03:17 +0000

One of Spy’s top riders Eero Niemela can bee seen on the cover of Transworld Snowboarding’s newest video releases “Get Real”. Eero has one of the best parts in the flick, just crushing pow lines and jumps. Stomping cliff lines on a binding-less board. As you can see he is rocking a pair of Spy Zed goggle on the cover. Here is the cover of what dreams are made of.

Lonsess’s Art goes Hawaiian

oda — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:32:16 +0000

Mike Losness has worked with his clothing and footwear sponsor Reef to create the Reef Hawaiian Pro contest poster. Check it!

Party Dates @ Toronto Snow Show

dt — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:34:33 +0000

Will Lavigne on TWS SNOW

kevin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:26:14 +0000

Check out Will Lavigne’s video up on the Transworld Snowboard site. Will represents Spy on the east side of Canada. Look for Will in the up coming Rome flick, and all the magazines. Will is a young up and coming rider who has it all. Keep on killing it Will, everyone here at Spy is psyched on your moves.

http://snowboarding.transworld.net/videos/will-lavigne-video/