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VICTORY FOR TAYLOR KNOX AT THE NIXON WTA J-BAY

This week, the second stop of the 2008 Nixon WTA wrapped in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa. Taylor Knox claimed top honors, after scoring the highest heat score early in the competition, during heat seven of the first round. With a heat score of 19.70, one of the highest in J-Bay contest history, the tour veteran set the bar high and held his position through the end of the competition.

The Nixon WTA is a winner-take-all event, which awards a custom, limited edition Nixon timepiece at four different stops along the ASP World Tour. Each of the custom Nixon 51-30 tide watches feature a gunmetal finish, a custom-engraved WTA case back, and diamond baguette indices alternating with hand applied flags representing each of the four contest regions. These four one-of-a-kind timepieces are each valued at over $10,000 USD.

“I’m just happy to do it in a year that so many good surfers were there,” stated Taylor of his win at J-Bay.

Last year’s winner at J-Bay was Kelly Slater, who took the WTA title with a heat score of 19.23 during the quarterfinals.

With competition now complete in South Africa, the WTA will reconvene in Mundaka, Euskadi, in September where the award will go to the surfer who gets the longest tube ride. The last stop of the WTA will be held on the North Shore of Oahu this winter, and the final prize for the year will go to the overall Triple Crown winner.
Video content of each of the WTA stops and winners is available to view on billabongpro.com

posted July 17, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

CHECK OUT “SLIDE” BY ROB MATHIS

Rob Mathis, snowboarding photographer, has released a book of his work featuring an entire chapter on the Nixon Jibfest. Be sure to check it out. For more info, visit robmathis.com

posted July 17, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

MALOOF MONEY CUP WINNERS AWARDED EXCLUSIVE NIXON WATCHES VALUED AT $10,000 USD

The first annual Maloof Money Cup went down July 11-13 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA, offering the largest purse of any professional skateboarding competition to date with over $450,000 in prize money up for grabs. In the spirit of breaking records, Nixon crafted two unique timepieces to present to the winners of street and vert to commemorate the inaugural event.
To compliment the record setting prize money, Nixon worked with event visionary Rob Dyrdek to produce a pair of extremely covetable timepieces each valued at over $10,000 USD. Each watch awarded is the 51-30 model featuring a custom 300 meter Swiss-made automatic movement with 23 karat gold plated stainless steel case, sapphire crystal and custom rounded bezel set with 76 white baguette diamonds equivalent to one and a quarter carats. These unique pieces are additionally highlighted with genuine white stingray bands and custom engraved casebacks.

“In keeping with the theme of ‘the best and biggest’ in the sport’s history, we were honored to have the opportunity to create something so unique for skateboarding’s top pros. The watches represent the best in materials, design and craftsmanship and are two of the most valuable watches to date that we’ve had the opportunity to create,” stated Nixon co-founder and Marketing Director Chad DiNenna.

With no expense spared on the street course and vert ramp created solely for the Maloof Money Cup, the biggest names in skateboarding were present to showcase their talents. When the dust settled it was Nixon’s own Paul Rodriguez taking top honors in street while Pierre-Luc Gagnon captured the watch and title in vert.

posted July 16, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

CALI RALLY - NIXON PIER CHALLENGE

Check out video form the First stop of the Transworld Cali Rally, The Nixon Pier Challenge!

posted July 9, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

Jon Rose Deep in the Amazon

Check out Jon Rose’s latest adventure deep into the Amazon. Piranha , crocodiles , snakes , and perfect 10 mile long waves.

View the pics here.

posted July 1, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

NIXON FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW ON NBC

The Melinda Tote was featured on the Today Show on NBC June 30. The red and white striped canvas bag was featured on a segment titled “Summer Steals For Under $50” which was co-hosted by People Stylewatch magazine.

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posted June 30, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

Andrew Reynolds Voted Onto the Nixon Pro Team

We are proud to announce the addition of Andrew Reynolds to the Nixon Pro Team.

Reynolds joins an elite team including Bob Burnquist, Tony Hawk, Rick McCrank, Colin McKay, Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Sheckler, and Danny Way. The first addition to the team in nearly two years, Reynolds sailed through Nixon’s team policy requiring a team vote for any new additions.

“Andrew is one of the most influential skaters of all time,” affirms Nixon’s Sports Marketing Manager, Brandon Lillard. “Putting him up for a team vote was a no-brainer. Needless to say it was a unanimous vote from everyone and I look forward to seeing what Andrew brings to the table.”

Born in Lakeland, Florida, Reynolds has been skating since the age of nine. He turned pro for Birdhouse in 1995 after relocating to California and went on to capture Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year award in 1998. He is widely considered to be one of the most significant skaters in the world and has had an immeasurable impact on street skating. His standout style coincides perfectly with Nixon’s unique original take on design and commitment to quality.

posted June 24, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

2008 SURFER POLL VOTING BEGINS

Election fever got the best of you? Well you’re in luck: SURFER Magazine has officially opened its polls and it’s time cast your vote for your favorite male and female surfers. Voting ends on August 15, 2008, so head on over to Surferpoll.net today show your favorite surfer some love.

2008 Surfer Poll

posted June 24, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

June 21: Go Skateboard Day at the Clairemont YMCA

Come out and celebrate the best holiday of the year on June 21: Go Skateboard Day. Nixon and Sun Diego will be down at the Clairemont YMCA holding the Unextreme Games. See you there.

posted June 16, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

Nixon Pro Team Rider Danny Way got the cover of the August issue of Transworld Skateboarding.

Check out Nixon Pro Team Riders Danny Way and Bob Burnquist Discussing the past, present and future of vert skating in the new issue of Transworld Skateboarding

posted June 12, 2008 // permalink // Digg // Del.icio.us

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