Shaun Baker plans to leap over waterfalls in his own invention – a jet kayak. And he even has his eyes set on Niagara…
…What kind of a lunatic would throw himself over a giant waterfall in a flimsy piece of plastic not much bigger than a child’s toy? Stand up, Shaun Baker, an extreme kayaker from Maidenhead, Berkshire.
This nine-time British whitewater freestyle kayaking champion already holds the world record for the longest freefall over a waterfall…. Details
Last month, the Burj Dubai – a skyscraper under construction in the United Arab Emirates, topped out at 2,684 feet. This makes it the tallest man-made structure ever built….
…In May of 2008, an Englishman and Frenchman snuck into the unfinished building and were arrested while attempting to BASE jump from the structure. Unbeknownst to authorities at the time…Â Details and video
Costa Mesa, CA (February 27, 2009): Enriched deep with surfing culture and widely celebrated as “Surf City USA”, Huntington Beach is now officially home to Rip Curl’s newest global flagship store.
Located one block north of the famed Huntington Beach Pier on the Pacific Coast Highway, the store boasts a full offering of the latest Rip Curl wetsuits, boardshorts, apparel, watches, surfboards, accessories, and more.
“The vision of this store, which I feel we have accomplished, is to truly exhibit the breadth and depth of the Rip Curl brand,” stated Rip Curl USA President and CEO, Kelly Gibson.
From epic Tom Curren performances during the OP Pros and Katin Team Challenges in the 80’s and early 90’s to the partnership and sponsorship of HB icon Timmy Turner, Rip Curl is proud of its roots in Huntington Beach and extremely excited to start the next chapter.
“This store is a great statement for our brand,” said Global CEO Francois Payot. “It’s a fantastic showcase in the heart of American surfing.”
With memorabilia such as Tom Curren’s 1986 World Title trophy to an interactive touch screen wetsuit info center, the store has the perfect balance between showcasing the brand’s roots and its evolution. Considering Rip Curl is celebrating its 40th year since the brand’s inception, this new store is a global pillar of the brand’s equity and its pursuit to be regarded as “The Ultimate Surfing Company”.Â
Greg Biffle was caught speeding on pit road, had another bad stop, and ran out of gas while leading—twice.
He overcame all of the miscues Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to snap his 76-race winless streak, partly because almost every other driver had similar issues while leading…. Details