Pro surfing phenom Parker Coffin just got back from a Bali trip where he scored some great waves. Check out Parker in this three-part series from the man behind the Coffin’s website, Young Wise Tails, Ryan Perry.
CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY Optic™ today announced a renewed sponsorship deal with professional snocross and motocross racer Tucker Hibbert, No. 68. Hibbert, the most decorated ESPN Winter X Games snowmobile athlete in history, will be endorsing the new signature SPY®+Tucker Hibbert Whip™ goggle through 2011 and for an undisclosed term thereon.
Hibbert is the reigning ISOC National Snocross Champion, 2010 FIM World Champion, has 66 National Pro Snocross wins and six National Pro Snocross Championship titles. With 10 Winter X Games medals under his belt, he will contend for a record-breaking sixth-consecutive gold medal at the 2012 Winter X Games.
“Signing Tucker is a no-brainer and a pleasure because he’s such a beast at everything he does—on the snow or in the dirt,” says SPY Motorsports Marketing Manager Victor Sheldon. “He knows how to lay it all on the line to win, he is the fiercest competitor, and he is an inspiration to anyone with a pulse.”
Hibbert’s new signature Whip™ goggle features his black-and-white broken pinstripe print and includes a contrasting white nose guard, a bonus dual-pane snow lens and clear motocross lens. Specifically for his model, Tucker worked with the SPY design team to help create the new Backlatch™ system that secures the goggle strap to the helmet for guaranteed strap stability in wet and heavy roost conditions.
“I’m stoked to have worked with SPY on a goggle that fights the elements and keeps things clear when I’m racing,” says Hibbert. “A split second determines a race finish and it’s crucial to have a goggle that fits my high performance needs when it matters.”
Hibbert’s relationship with SPY began during the 2002/2003 snocross season and he continues to be a part of a family of SPY motocross luminaries that includes including AMA Supercross legends Jeremy McGrath, Kevin Windham and Ricky Dietrich; five-time Grand Prix Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli; and 2010 AMA Arenacross Series Champion Team Babbitt’s Monster Energy Kawasaki.
For more information about SPY Optic, log-on at www.spyoptic.com.
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CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY Optic™ today announced a sponsorship deal with freestyle motocross sensation Andrè Villa. Villa will be endorsing SPY® goggles and sunglasses on and off the track through 2011 and for an undisclosed term thereon.
“Andrè is a monster on the FMX scene, we’ve been working with him casually for some time, and SPY is really stoked to have him on board officially as part of the team,” says Kyle Krause, SPY motocross segment manager. “With what he did in Dubai, Brazil and Italy already, he’s definitely going to have some eyeballs on him as he chases down the X-Fighters Championship title, and we’re looking forward to sharing that exciting ride with him.”
Villa finished first runner-up in the 2010 Red Bull X-Fighter World Tour. He is currently sitting in the No. 2 spot on this year’s Tour with three podium finishes under his belt in as many stops. Next-up for the Norwegian-born rider is the Red Bull X-Fighters stop in Madrid, Spain, July 15, and he is confirmed for X Games 17 this summer at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, July 29.
“Andrè spends a lot of time at his place down here in Southern California, so we have a great opportunity to connect locally, which bridges our international program to our local market interests,” says Victor Sheldon, SPY motocross marketing manager. “That’s rare and makes this relationship really healthy with great potential for our retail partners and moto fans.”
Villa joins a family of SPY motocross luminaries including AMA Supercross legends Jeremy McGrath, Kevin Windham, Kyle Regal and Ricky Dietrich; amateur MX’rs Tyler Bereman, Chris Plouffe and Blake Green; MX1 Champion Antonio Cairoli; and the Babbitt Monster Kawasaki Energy Team.
“SPY was one of the first brands to support me in my FMX career and I am glad to be flashing the most stylish goggles in the industry,” says Villa. “Jeremy and Kevin have been huge influences on me and I have always thought of SPY as one of the best names in moto. The chance to work with my idols, to be able to ride with them, to be on the same team as Antonio (Cairoli) and to represent SPY is very cool.”
Hookit.com is hitting the road this summer to hookup their members by visiting their local spots. Look for the official Hookit RV at a stop near you. SPY will have you dialed in with plenty of swag giveaways along with supporting sponsors Monster, Piranha-X, Osiris Shoes, GoPro, and AXO.
This tour is all about you and your spots so tell us where you want us to go!
Here’s where we’re generally headed so tell us what’s happening in your area or what spots we should hit up.
Regions / Dates:
June
Southern California, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle
July
Denver, Kansas, Missouri, Chicago Northeast
August
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
Liquid Force’s Free For All Cable Tour heads to Wake Nation Houston this Sunday, June 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Don’t miss out on a day of free riding, free food and drinks from Chipotle, and free giveaways.
If you can’t make it this Sunday, don’t miss out on the next stop of the Free For All cable tour Sunday June 12th at Cowtown Wake Park in Fort Worth, TX.
The 2nd stop of the 2011 Liquid Force Free For All at McCormick’s cable park drew a massive turnout. Pro riders, including SPY’s Shane Bonifay, Tom Fooshee, Kyle Hyams and Travis Doran were there and ready shred. Hundreds of Free For All participants got to shred for free alongside the pros and test some of the latest gear from Liquid Force. The day wouldn’t have been complete without free food from Chipotle and swag from SPY, Monster Energy, Sanuk, New Era and TransWorld Wakeboarding. Of course the infamous Slip N Beans was there ready for anyone brave enough to take a slide down into baked bean heaven.
Pros ready to show everyone how it’s done.
Tom Fooshee flying high.
Kyle Hyams tearing up the park.
Shane Bonifay signing autographs.
The infamous Slip N Beans ready for action.
Don’t miss the 3rd stop of the 2011 Liquid Force Free For All, Sunday June 5th at Wake Nation Houston!!
Liquid Force’s Free For All Cable Tour heads to McCormick’s Cable Park this Sunday, May 15th from 9am-1pm! Don’t miss out on a day of free riding, free food and drinks from Chipotle, and free giveaways. SPY riders Tom Fooshee, Shane Bonifay, Kyle Hyams and Travis Doran will be there tearing up the park!
If you can’t make it this Sunday, don’t miss out on the next stop of the Free For All cable tour at Wake Nation Houston on Sunday, June 5th in Houston, TX.
The 3rd stop of the 2011 Scion RAT Skate Tour will take place Saturday, May 21st at the Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark in Houston, TX. The event will feature some of the top amateur skaters competing in street and bowl competitions for over $2500 in cash and prizes.
Live art created on-site by local artists will also be featured in the Sector 9 Inspiration Station along with music from Skull Candy DJ Brother Roo, free drinks and swag from the Monster Energy Team and tons of chances to win great prizes from local skate shops and series sponsors like SPY!
The event will be followed by the Skate & Rock Concert series featuring live music from The Octanes, Papaya and Satin Hooks.
Both events are FREE for spectators and action is scheduled to start at 12 noon. Competitors can register at www.SkateTheRat.com.
