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Monday Mixtape: Nicole "Put Up Your" Duke's Playlist

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Since her foray into off-road racing, Nicole Duke's technical riding skills have landed her on the podium more often than not. In the Cat 1 Women’s Elite class, she won the Colorado State Championship and nabbed a couple “Most Aggressive Rider” awards. Her successes are a testament to the possibilities of sheer determination, and she does it all while balancing duties as a mom, coach, gardener, nationally-ranked paddle boarder, mountain biker, road racer, former pro down-hiller and stylist. Nicole “put up your” Duke's playlist is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Imagine Dragons, The Wombats, Stereophonics and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

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Monday Mixtape: Bob Soven's Classic Jams

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Bob Soven holds a number of world and national wakeboard titles, but his biggest accomplishment is arguably his golden bronze. One to watch out for on the water, the self-proclaimed “World’s Tannest Redhead” is notorious for throwing super stylish airs and innovating maneuvers like the “trifecta” and “billion dollar baby.” Bob is all about fun and living life to the fullest, and you know he's got a soundtrack for that. Bob Soven's Classic Jams is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by The Who, Janis Joplin, Van Halen and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Bob Soven's Classic Jams by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Elvis Presley's Holiday Hits

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

“As the snow flies on a cold and gray morning, a poor little baby child was born… in the manger. In the manger…” Elvis Presley loved to celebrate the holidays with his friends and family. He even put out a collection of happy holiday music so you could do the same. Do you feel your lip twitching? Maybe an unconventional sway starting in your hips after a little egg nog? Roll with it. Elvis Presley's Holiday Hits are now modulating holiday cheer to your dome featuring tracks by The King himself. Turn on, tune out, egg nog, and drop in.

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The Evolución of Evo

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:55:00 GMT

Check out SPY's new snow goggles and shades at evo's new flagship store in Seattle or online HERE.

Monday Mixtape: Nate Tyler's Central Cal Tunes

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Growing up in the doldrums between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Nate Tyler tends to avoids the chaos of typical California pro surfer life, preferring the comparative simplicity and off-the-grid comforts of his solar-powered yurt in Central Cal. Logging trips through Central and South America, the Indonesia archipelago, and even Dubai, Oman, and Yemen, Nate’s world view and cultural experiences have translated into an ethos that is timeless, authentic and altogether awe-inspiring. Nate takes the road less travelled, you can’t see his footprints, but you can feel his impact through the air, water and honest smiles gracing the Big Blue Marble. Nate Tyler's Central Cal Tunes are now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Chromatics, Iggy Pop, Fever Ray and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

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Bob Soven's Executive Decision

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Bob Soven is happy making a living doing what he loves and doesn't mind being all business, all the time. Here, Bob demonstrates the happy approach to the 9-to-5 lifestyle in the new Discord.

SPY Ski 2013: Welcome to Winter

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

SPY's collection of team designed and tested snow goggles combine revolutionary patented technology with flavorful personality. With an array of styles and fits artfully tailored to suit any and every kind of rider around, hammers are about to be dropped. We got you covered... View the entire SPY snow goggle collection HERE.

SPY Snow 2013: Welcome to Winter

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Monday Mixtape: Tom Fooshee's Best of the Best

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Tom Fooshee carved his niche in wakeboarding in a slightly different way than most other guys in the sport—off a cable. Tom won nearly every cable park contest he has entered, solidifying himself as the best cable wakeboarder in the world, the “King of the Cable.” Can we expect to see Tom continuing his winning ways? We’d have to say Foosheezy! Tom Fooshee's Best of the Best is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by The Doors, Chip Tha Ripper, Ghostland Observatory and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Tom Fooshee's Best of the Best by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Mike D's Quintessential New York Hip-Hop Sampling

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Country Mike. The King of Lunch. Mike D. However you know him, Michael Diamond has been at the forefront of Hip-Hop since the early days. While his early punk direction with the Young Aborigines and early Beastie Boys lineup was abridged, he blended the punk fervor into the evolving hip-hop music scene to help create the unique sound the Beastie Boys are known for today. He was there, in New York City, when it all went down. This is his list. Boom it and you boom it and you boom it in your Jeep. Mike D's Quintessential New York Hip-Hop Sampling is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by the Eric B. and Rakim, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Mike D's Quintessential New York Hip-Hop Sampling by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Neil Young Birthday B-Sides

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Native Canadian Neil Percival Young is one of the great songwriters of our time. Whether he’s shredding on “Old Black” or contemplating the welfare of small farmers while working his La Honda, California ranch, Young’s passion for environmental and civil rights issues have always been at the forefront of his lyrics. His guitar work is pretty solid too. The Neil Young Birthday B-Sides are now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Neil Young, Neil Young, Neil Young and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Neil Young Birthday B-Sides by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Tucker Hibbert's T-Train Tunes

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Snocross world champion Tucker “T-Train” Hibbert was catapulted to the center of the action sports world at age 15 when he became the youngest gold medalist in history at the 2000 Winter X Games. Now, over a decade later, Tucker’s known worldwide for his long list of accomplishments including his impressive crossover into AMA Motocross and Supercross as the only athlete in the world to race snowmobiles and motorcycles at a premier level. Here’s some tunes that get his motor running. Tucker Hibbert’s T-Train Tunes are now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by The Rapture, Cults, Cold War Kids and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Tucker Hibbert's T-Train Tunes by Spy on Mixcloud

SPY Athletes for Action: Jeremy McGrath for Be The Match

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Continuing our support of Jeremy McGrath and Be The Match, we’ve launched our first “SPY Athletes for Action” fundraising campaign. Today through November 12 buy a $40 SPY online gift certificate and SPY will give $20 to Be The Match in support of their bone marrow registry. You can also win rad gear by joining the team! Buy to give or join SPY athletes on the fundraising team at www.spyathletesforaction.com.

Monday Mixtape: Lindsay Perry's Homeward Bound Mix

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT

If a siren sang sweet melodies to perpetuate laughter and happiness, her name would be Lindsay Perry. Seemingly swimming in an endless pool of talent, Lindsay is a writer, artist, musician, model, creator and full-time surfer. Collaborating on several pieces of clothing as an artist and ambassador for Billabong, Lindsay leaves a wake of positivity behind her as she jaunts around the globe seeking waves and adventure. The Lindsay Perry Homeward Bound Mix is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Gardens & Villa, The Beatles, The Cramps and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Lindsay Perry's Homeward Bound Mix by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: The Darrell Mathes Howl at the Moon Mix

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:00:00 GMT

A native of Oregon, Darrell Mathes represents the Portland constituency of artistic, urban snowboarders that so many seek to emulate. Whether he’s shredding, designing or even just walking down the street, Darrell’s inherent style is as authentic as an Oregon beaver. His taste in music is pretty solid as well. The Darrell Mathes Howl at the Moon Mix is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Joy Division, The Kinks, David Bowie and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

The Darrell Mathes Howl at the Moon Mix by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Cody Thompson's King of the Peak Playlist

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Floridian Cody Thompson has racked-up some pretty estimable honors in his short professional surfing career, most notably a win at Sebastian Inlet’s King of the Peak, a feat he shares with past winners Kelly Slater and C.J. Hobgood. With his tube skills and fondness for airs, Cody’s style translates well to today’s digital surf celluloid, which earned him a slot in the last Innersection video. The Sunshine State regular-footer is considered to be among the best talent emerging out of the Florida surf scene. When home and not in the tube or the air, Cody holds it down as DJ Code Red, bringing locals to their feet with his house beats. Can you feel it? Cody Thompson’s King of the Peak Playlist is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Talking Heads, Justice, Neon Indian and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Cody Thompson's King of the Peak Playlist by Spy on Mixcloud

SPY Partners with Surf Credits

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:30:00 GMT

SPY is helping to inspire surfers around the globe get involved with the sustainable development of surf spots through Surf Credits—a non-profit founded with the goal of protecting the world's best surf destinations by connecting donors, sponsors and local projects. If you’ve travelled anywhere, you know one of the best parts of a surf trip is interacting with the local culture. Most of us feel compelled to leave a little something behind to show our gratitude for the experience, whether it be some surf wax, trunks, or even a surfboard. These are all kind gestures, but SPY has found a way to make a long-term impact by partnering with a nonprofit organization. Passionate surfers can go to surfcredits.org and donate to a local project that actually works to sustain the surf spot of their choice, and in return, donors are rewarded with a discount coupon from one of Surf Credits' company sponsors, like SPY. Anyone who donates $25 to Surf Credits will receive a $25 coupon redeemable on the SPY website. Everybody wins here: donors get the gear they want at discounted prices while contributing to small, local projects around the world to ensure the beaches that inspire them will inspire others for generations to come.

Monday Mixtape: Wiley's Miller Time Mix

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:25:00 GMT

Wiley Miller sends it, and sometimes a little too far. Since making his mark with a closing part in Level 1's movie "Refresh," this working-class skier has been through the ringer. Wiley crushed his eye socket and fractured both his heels at Stevens Pass a few years ago, only to come back the next year to blow-out his ACL in Alaska. While most would go crazy from injury down time, Wiley stayed focused and is back stronger than ever. That's right, it's Miller time. Wiley's Miller Time Mix is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Ween, Bobby Womack, Cymande and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

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Monday Mixtape: Louie Vito's Double Check Get Buck Mix

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:45:00 GMT

Olympian, contest dominator, dancing star, and household name, pro snowboarder Louie Vito has made a name for himself the hard way. His home state of Ohio isn't exactly a hot bed for up-and-coming snowboarders, but you gotta start somewhere, and he's used that foundation to bring his corked doubles to podiums around the world. No matter how you get there, once you're on top, haters want to see you go down. How do you find the grit to stay on top? Motivated by the haters, the Louie Vito Double Chuck Get Buck mix is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by Yelawolf, Meek Mill, Bad Meets Evil and more. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Louie Vito's Double Chuck Get Buck Mix by Spy on Mixcloud

Monday Mixtape: Corey Bohan's Wizard of Aus Playlist

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:30:00 GMT

BMX dirt jumping legend Corey Bohan lives by one rule: style isn't everything, it's the only thing. The Australian three-peating X Games gold medalist may not have all the latest park tricks, but he has many, and he makes them look better than most. His induction into the Action Sports Hall of Fame may be pending, but his peers have voted him champ already. The Corey Bohan Wizard of Aus playlist is now modulating to your dome featuring tracks by The Anniversary, Bad Religion, and the Bouncing Souls. Turn on, tune out, drop in.

Corey Bohan's Wizard of Aus Playlist by Spy on Mixcloud