The SPY Optic gang loaded-up the SPY van and headed to Huntington Beach for the brand’s 3rd Annual Pier Bull: a mechanical bull-riding competition with a few of our favorite O.C. retailers. We made our way to Black Bull Chophouse, bringing a bucket load of beach to the honky-tonk restaurant’s country groove. Huntington Surf & Sport, Jack’s Surfboards, Surfside Sports and Kanvas by Katin all showed up ready to get buck wild and busy, in a good ol’ fashioned mechanical bull-riding contest that left them battered, bruised and bloody. This year it was the ladies who brought their best, posting some very impressive times while hanging on for dear life. In the end, H.S.S. claimed … MORE >>

Win a chance for you and a friend to get VIP access to TransWorld Surf's latest surf film, Surprise Excitement Party, premiering Wednesday, August 3 at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach! You and a friend will meet and hang with two of the films stars, SPY's own Parker Coffin and John John Florence before the movie and get VIP access for the premiere. The winner will also receive a SPY prize pack to make sure they're repping hard at the premiere! Head over to the SPY Facebook page and post "Parker" or "John John" in the comments section of the contest post for your chance to win! Winners will be notified Monday, August 1st and winners must be in attendance to win. Contest Rules 1. … MORE >>

Join us this weekend in Tofino, BC for the event's 5th year anniversary.  For additional info hit up RIPCURLSTEW.COM MORE >>

The 3rd stop of the 2011 Scion RAT Skate Tour will take place Saturday, May 21st at the Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark in Houston, TX. The event will feature some of the top amateur skaters competing in street and bowl competitions for over $2500 in cash and prizes. Live art created on-site by local artists will also be featured in the Sector 9 Inspiration Station along with music from Skull Candy DJ Brother Roo, free drinks and swag from the Monster Energy Team and tons of chances to win great prizes from local skate shops and series sponsors like SPY! The event will be followed by the Skate & Rock Concert series featuring live music from The Octanes, Papaya and Satin Hooks. Both … MORE >>

Come hang out under the SPY+ shady spot!! First 30 riders to sign up will get a chance to dethrone the king of SX, Jeremy McGrath, in a holeshot race. Events for industry bros and average joes with tons of prizes from SPY+SKULLCANDY+DC SHOES!!! Don't miss out tomorrow Wednesday April 20th at Pala Raceway. MORE >>

Slovenian SPY homie Nejc Ferjan wins the European Volcom PBRJ Finals in Laax, Switzerland. Volcom hooked him up with 1750 Euro Cash and a ticket to the PBRJ Finals which were hold in Mammoth on the 16th April. Congrats Nejc! 2011 VOLCOM EUROPE PBRJ CHAMPIONSHIPS from Volcom Europe on Vimeo. MORE >>

The die is cast - Thomas “Jecksn” Franc wins SPY+ Snow-JahZee™! The SPY+ Snow-JahZee™ at Zurich’s home mountain Hoch-Ybrig is without doubt one of the most intriguing events of the winter. Because it isn’t just about sending the sickest trick over the biggest hit, it’s about stomping a total of 24 (!) different ones in a five hour session with eight counting runs! Winner Thomas “Jecksn” Franc got it to the point: “The cool thing about this event is the fact that you have to show tricks you wouldn’t do all year. And maybe even ones you’ve never tried before!“. 3rd placed Roger Schuler, added: “The vibe isn’t like a contest at all. It’s more like hanging out in the park with your friends, … MORE >>

Spy shredder Robby Balharry took third last weekend at the Quicksilver Showdown Over the City, on Grouse Mountain, BC. After dislocating his shoulder in Semi finals, Robby went on to brave the pain and take home $2000 for his troubles. For a full recap check out SBC. MORE >>