Jeb Corliss has re-upped his partnership with the world’s best case maker, Pelican. Also manufacturers of lights and other protective products, Pelican is the leader in its field. Jeb will work closely with the brand to promote their new offering in the consumer luggage space as well as continue to promote all their other product lines.
Tia Blanco x Svelte Instagram Takeover
Tia Blanco will be doing an Instagram takeover of the Svelte account tomorrow. Tia has partnered with the organic protein shake company to do a look into a day in the life. She will be posting images throughout the day and chatting how Svelte fits into her vegan athlete lifestyle.
You can follow Svelte on Instagram HERE.
Later in the month Tia will be doing a post for headphone company Sol Republic. Stay tuned to Tia’s Instagram HERE.
Kerley, Lopez Podium at Dew Tour Brooklyn
Chad Kerley and Louie Lopez showed up to Dew Tour’s first Brooklyn stop ever in full force. With his technical mastery, Chad Kerley got a second place finish in Street BMX and wound up just missing the podium in Streetstyle. Louie Lopez, came out banging with a consistent flow of tricks in each second earning him a third place win in Street Skate.
Jeremiah Smith and Brian Kachinsky also had solid showings and did RPRT proud in BMX Street and BMX Streetstyle.
Congrats to all riders.
Lopez, Saari for Finnair
Arto Saari and Louie Lopez have been tapped for an online project Finnair is doing called “Match Made in Hel.” To promote travel to Finland using Finnair, the company is giving away a chance for skaters to come skate a private session in a closed off Helsinki airport.
For more information on the contest you can go HERE.
Tia Blanco To Speak At P2X Conference
Tia Blanco has been chosen to be the guest speaker for PETA2’s upcoming P2X Experience being held in Los Angeles on 9/6.
Tia will be speaking to children and her peers about being a pro athlete and a vegan. She will discuss why she made this life choice and how it affected her as a surfer and as a person.
For more information on how to attend please go HERE.
Keegan Palmer Wins 16u Malmo Ultra Bowl Contest
Keegan Palmer flew all the way to Malmo, Sweden to compete in the 16u amateur Malmo Ultra Bowl contest and it was not in vain. With a decided win, Keegan wowed the crowd with an array of grind, air and 540 variations. At just 11 years old, Keegan has the competition worried for years to come. This was Keegan’s first park contest.
Good job Keegan!
Kerley Takes Second At Munich Mash
Over the weekend, Chad Kerley placed second at the Brian Kachinsky designed Munich Mash contest in Germany. Chock full of ledges and rails, Chad was edged out by Alex Kennedy for top spot by just two tenths of a point.
The contest is part of a three day festival featuring BMX, mountain biking and motocross contests.
Congrats CK!
Tia Blanco Voted OC Rising Star by OC Register
The Orange County Register, the largest independent newspaper serving Orange County, voted Tia Blanco the “Rising Star Surfer of the Year” in today’s issue. Every year the paper nominates the best surfers of the year in a variety of categories. We are so proud of Tia and all her accomplishments this year. She will be presented with an official plaque during the US Open in Huntington Beach in a couple of weeks.
Go Tia!!! You rock.
Raen Optics Backs Tia Blanco
RPRT is excited to announce the newest sponsor to come on board for Tia Blanco, Raen Optics. Lifestyle brand Raen has created a category of eyewear that encompasses everything that Tia is about – beach life, fashion, happiness and quality. Tia will be working closely with the brand and their creative agency, Libre Design, to be a face for their new and growing women’s collection.
Tia is stoked at the opportunity to work with the brand and will be joining the likes of surfs trendsetters Danny Fuller, Alex Knost, Kassia Meador and others.
Roberta Mancino Signs With 3D Tech Company Nanoveu
Roberta Mancino will be the face of an awesome new technology out of Singapore called EyeFly3D, created by Nanoveu. EyeFly3D is a thin film that turns your iPhone, iPad or iPod into a 3D viewer of images and video without having to use 3D glasses. The patented technology also includes an app that allows users to turn their own 2D images and video into 3D content.