Name: Mike Montgomery
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Hometown: San Diego
San Diego’s Mike Montgomery is a freeride mountain-biker who is not afraid to go big. Despite the fact that his favorite color is neon green and likes to sleep in wool pajamas, Mike continues to huck himself off the gnarliest obstacles the mountain bike scene has thrown at him. Montgomery turned pro at age 16 and has now invented his own trick to which he brilliantly named the “California Roll”, a body varial above the bike. This 23 year is about to take the MTB scene by storm, keep your eyes peeled…because you might miss something.
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- The best stamp on my passport is… I washed my old one so I have no clue.
- The last time I thought I was going to die was… Driving on the 405 freeway in Los Angeles
- If I had three arms I would… Save a seal while feeding a shark
- Something that is always in my fridge is…Milk. I LOVE cereal!
- The weirdest thing I have ever eaten was… A water wiener in South Korea
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Alpinestars at Surfercross
New Jesse Heilman Shot In SurferMag!!!
Check out this shot from my past adventure of Hurricane chasing up in Hatteras, North Carolina. These trips are some of my favorites, and there isn't a better time of year to be an East Coast surfer than hurricane season. Thought this photo was really cool, especially since I showed up at this secluded beach with my brother and Photog Robert Snow, to find Matt Lusk already shooting in the water with a slew of other East Coast pros. Normally photographers get all protective of who and where they are shooting, but Lusk still went out of his way to nail shots of us, even though we pretty much poached his spot.
Dan Jackson and Team Road Hazards Dominate Podium at XDL Finals in Indy!
Los Angeles, CA (August 2, 2010) - After five years of building up a series, the XDL Championship Series has established itself as a major form of motorcycle entertainment, and the XDL Finals put an exclamation mark on the season. The riders were in top form and delivered precision, aggression, speed, acrobatics and comedy. Yes, comedy. In five years there has never been a show this complete, well rounded and entertaining. Next up is the launch of Inside XDL on VERSUS, where you can relive the entire 2010 season and get a peek at what goes on behind the scenes. Team Battle standings - 1. Team Road Hazards (Dan Jackson, Bill Dixon, Chris McNeil, Brian Bubash)(32); 2. Sweat Leaf Crew (Randy Callicoat, Kyle Rapport)(23); 3. Death Squad (Nick Brocha, Ernie Vigil, Shin Kinoshita, Lin Eshalom)(21) Photos and text courtesy of XDL.
Jeff of All Trades
Jeff Weatherall snagged an epic cover shot on the latest issue of Australia and NZ's #1 Wake magazine. Jeff is always taking the sport of wakeboarding to new heights. For instance, Weatherall, is see here getting deep in a heavy barrel while strapped into his wakeboard. Thanks for pushin' the sport Jeff and we look forward to seeing what new shenanigans you get into. Cheers!
Nathaniel Curran Gets Rich in Poor Surf
Nathaniel Curran (USA), equal third, stormed through the quarter-finals ousting Sebastien Zietz (HAW) to gain an edge on the field with his crisp turns and speed through the slow flat sections of the waves. Coming unstuck against Stairmand in semi-final no.1, Curran was left with no options as the waves turned off during the final minutes of his heat. Photo and text courtesy of ASP.
Behind the Scenes with Jason Freese of Green Day
"Here is my wardrobe case. This is what I walk into everyday. A fresh Alpinestars Time Machine shirt newly pressed waiting for me! ;-)" - Jason Freese
El Salvador - According to Nathaniel Curran
Alpinestars Board Installation at The Closet Costa Mesa
Alpinestars has produced 5 unique surfboard covers which meld a passion for surf culture with a rich history in motorcycle racing technology and protection. Currently on display at Costa Mesa lifestyle fashion boutique The Closet, the 5 surfboards are an interpretation of Alpinestars’ racing technology, in a context outside of racing. All of the pieces and materials used to create these board covers are borrowed from Alpinestars’ leather racing suits and other protective pieces. The 5 covers were hand-stitched and assembled in Alpinestars’ dedicated racing development factory in Asolo Italy, where a team of engineers, designers and seamstresses are devoted specifically to the Alpinestars racing program and athletes. These surfboards draw inspiration from the Alpinestars’ leather racing suits that protect World Champion athletes.
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