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Jan 22, 2021 SPONSOR OPKIX, Inc., maker of the OPKIX One dual-camera system, has announced that the brand has officially launched in the Middle East. Lionfish Distribution manages multiple retail channels across the Gulf Co-Operative Council, which is made up of United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. They are based in U.A.E. and are the distributor of record for OPKIX. “We are thrilled to bring the OPKIX brand to market in our region,” said Warren Subel, Lionfish owner. “Our purpose is to introduce and grow relevant brands through our integrated approach t...

Jan 22, 2021 Remembering Skate Industry Vet Mark Waters Mark Waters. His family believes he contracted COVID-19 when he briefly pulled down his mask to take a photo. SPONSOR We were sad to hear the news this week that skateboard industry veteran Mark Waters passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Mark had a long career in skateboarding, including working at companies such as Tum Yeto and Sole Technology, in addition to working for USA Skateboarding as the men’s team manager. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC). Ma...

Jan 20, 2021 SPONSOR Backcountry, the online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear and apparel, announces plans to open brick-and-mortar retail locations beginning May 2021. The retailer currently has one store adjacent to its fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, UT, and will expand its retail footprint this year with two new stores, the first of which will open in Park City, UT, followed by a location in Boulder, CO. Backcountry has created an industry-leading online shopping experience through personalized, expert-driven customer service known as Gearheads. Gearheads are individuals w...

Jan 20, 2021 SPONSOR Today, Body Glove welcomes professional surfer and filmmaker Hunter Jones to its athlete roster as the first of three new team additions to be announced soon. Jones is a creative and influential member of the surfing community with goals to help foster a diverse and inclusive environment for surfers. “With this amazing opportunity I feel that I have a responsibility to be a role model to help inspire more diversity in the water,” says Jones. “When I was growing up, I didn’t have someone that looked like me that I could look up to. Even when I paddle out now on any...

Jan 21, 2021 Zumiez Annual 100K Event Gets Virtual Makeover Clockwise from top left: DJ Spider performed; the wealth of prizes, supplied by brands, won by Brendon Andrews; Founder Tom Campion and Rick Brooks; Artist Shepard Fairey talked about his record collection; District Manager Sam King shared hangover remedies along with fellow DM LJ Patridge. Photos courtesy of Zumiez. SPONSOR Zumiez had to get even more creative than usual this year with its annual 100k celebration that honors the top sales people in the company. Usually, the huge elaborate party is held in Keystone, Colorado and incl...