Crew Ticket bought and heading back to Costa Rica in May for 2 weeks of surfing and lounging/beers/fun times. Stoked.
Entries from February 2009
Crew (Costa 2007)
February 26th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Heavy wall photo by Brian Nevins
February 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off on Heavy wall photo by Brian Nevins
Ralph writes.. “(Above) For those who know…this is a big wave. And for the rest of you, well, you can clearly see how hollow this beast is. Thursday’s new swell. Photo by Brian Nevins“ Wow – I’ve parked/paddled out here a couple times — but never when it was like that. Tons more photos: http://www.ralphspic.com/newsletter.html
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Bookmarks for February 18th through February 22nd
February 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment
Some links for February 18th through February 22nd… Franke James » The Green Driveway Articles“Small idea that I enjoy greatly.” How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook“Makes me want one (actually — to make Linda one)” SOMA AirBag Designs – www.AirBagDesigns.com“Crazy travel surf board bag (only up to 7' […]
Tags: links + bookmarks
100 Dances and 100 Songs
February 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment
BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo. 100 Dances and 100 Songs in 9 minutes created by Ely KIm. Full playlist is here
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Edward Burtynsky photos at the Belgo
February 20th, 2009 · Comments Off on Edward Burtynsky photos at the Belgo
Edward Burtynsky photo detail We ran upstairs at lunch today to see a small Edward Burtynsky exhibit on 2nd floor of the Belgo — (372 Ste Catherine 0.) Well worth checking out — even though there’s only 8 photos. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevey/sets/72157614161660006/
Tags: design + art + typography · montreal + canada + the world · plank + work
Some dudes scoring in February
February 19th, 2009 · Comments Off on Some dudes scoring in February
Painfully watching the surf-cams today from work. Some guys getting some great rides on the North East Coast.
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Canon releases water/snowproof cam
February 18th, 2009 · 8 Comments
Wow — I’ve been waiting for Canon to make this for 8 years now. Waterproof and shoots 720p video. I want to see this in person: it might be a bit bulky, I want to see the USB/Battery closures/how they work, what the settings are for Manual vs. Auto photos, etc. “Besides being shock, water […]
Tags: surf + skate + snow · tech + the internet
Bookmarks for February 6th through February 17th
February 17th, 2009 · Comments Off on Bookmarks for February 6th through February 17th
Some links for February 6th through February 17th… 25 Best Blogs 2009 – TIME“Worth a browse” AIGA Design Archives“"20,535 examples in archive… sweet jebus" — GWB” 20 tips for better conference speaking“Good list.” Headphones: Antler Headphones Help Attract a Mate“Something oddly familiar about these headphones.” Zakaria: The Canadian Solution | Newsweek“Canada has done more than […]
Tags: links + bookmarks
The Tiger Showroom view #2
February 16th, 2009 · Comments Off on The Tiger Showroom view #2
The Tiger Showroom view #2 My buds @ Tiger have put together a new showroom. Hand built and lovingly crafted down to the last detail — this room is beyond beautiful (Dark wood floor that creeps up the lower walls). If you’re shop-buying WeSC, Penfield, Sixpack, NewBalance, PF Flyer & Brixton in Québec — you’ll […]
Tags: surf + skate + snow
“blank” trailer – bad day
February 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Bad day. Trailer for a surf film project entitled “___”. “___” its a “____” film. A “_______” sub movement. An all night “______” swaray. Water, beer, “_______” & cigarettes. Its not a “____” film. You fill in the gaps. “____” coming soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVlU_Nr42U
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Doing the coral shuffle
February 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments
SteveyB doing the coral shuffle Shot from our last Mexico trip taken by Jes — walking over some shallow sharp rocks somewhere on Punta Mita with the ever present through of a tasty urchin stabbing ‘yer toes. Ah the memories!
Tags: surf + skate + snow
Zone514 Snowboard park opens in MTL
February 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment
A crazy snowpark has been built at Parc Jean Drapeau by the city of Montréal. Supposedly you can buy a day pass to go there. “OPENING OF THE ZONE 514 – FEBRUARY 7 – PARTERRE DE L’ÎLE SAINTE-HÉLÈNE A NEW “FREESTYLE” SNOW PARK WILL GIVE BEGINNERS THE CHANCE TO LEARN, INTERMEDIATES TO IMPROVE, AND EXPERTS […]
Tags: montreal + canada + the world · surf + skate + snow
Sarah’s Burger Cupcakes
February 12th, 2009 · 3 Comments
these are a few of my favorite things Photo of cupcakes (!) made by Sarah who I work with for our surprise appreciation night for Warren (the boss). Hard to believe they aren’t meaty — I was nervous biting in ;-) http://www.plankdesign.com/en/blog/posts/warren_night (photo by NCBEETS)
Tags: hacks + do it yourself · plank + work
Are you on twitter?
February 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Are you on twitter?
If you are on twitter — you can find me here — @stevey
Tags: links + bookmarks · tech + the internet
Brian Nevins
February 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment
rye racks.jpg Brian Nevins is North East Coast photographer. Found these lovely shots of his on flickr — Aerial surf spots — of some of the spots we surf on a regular basis. (we have never surfed the spot above — as it’s pretty locals only and a bit gnarly when it gets to size […]
Tags: surf + skate + snow