The Volcom Pipe Pro has become one of the most hotly contested events on Hawaii’s North Shore—second, many say, to only the Billabong Pipeline Masters, which is the final event of the elite ASP World Tour every year. The differences between the Volcom Pipe Pro and the Pipe Masters are few but extremely important in both the approach the surfers take at this famous spot, and the experience the viewer gets while watching.
First off, the Volcom Pipe Masters, which is set to run Jan. 26 to Feb. 7, is an ASP Five-Star event, meaning it’s one of the year’s first big-time opportunities for surfers attempting to qualify for the premier World Tour for 2015. Second, the Pipe Pro uses four-man heats, while the Pipe Masters uses … More
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If you can’t find Sierra Blair-Coyle, you might try checking the tub. “My sanctuary is my bath,” she explains of her hiding spot. “I read in a book once that you can’t do homework, clean, or deal with problems in a bathtub. So I just read for fun and forget about everything else.” And if the Arizona native’s bathroom sentiment sounds cliché for a college student, rest assured she’s got enough on her plate to warrant a little rest and relaxation: at just 19 years old, Blair-Coyle is one of the most focused professional climbers on the competitive circuit. After becoming the youngest climber to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, the U.S. Bouldering Team member nabbed two national championships as a junior, a first place at last year’s Kunckledragger’s Ball bouldering competition, and a sixth place finish at the 2013 Portland Boulder Rally. Oh, and she’s also a student with a full scholarship to Arizona State University … More
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Back on November 15, BMX News ran an article on the coming Changes to the USA BMX Rulebook. With the 2014 season now underway, the PDF version of the rulebook is now available for download. Actually, it was available a few days before Reno, but we just got around to posting it now.
Load the PDF on your phone or iPad for quick access (via Adobe Reader) to all the rules of BMX Racing in North America.
Otherwise, no excuse for not knowing all the ins and outs when the time comes … More
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