RPRT snowboarder Ryan Paul has signed a letter of intent to ride for Giro goggles and helmets for the remainder of 2010 and for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Ryan will hopefully execute the contract before riding in the “Hot Dogs and Handrails” contest in September.
RPRT to Help MMA Fighter Zoila Frausto For Her Bellator Tournament
RPRT has been brought on to help MMA sensation Zoila Frausto as she fights in the semi-finals of the 115 lb. tournament against American Top Team’s Jessica Aguilar at the end of September in Louisiana.
Zoila recently made a huge splash when she knocked out top contender Rosie Sexton at Bellator 23.
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Shane Borland Shoots for Music Video
Shane Borland was invited to skate at the legendary Pink Motel pool to be filmed for a video for Weezer’s new single “Pool Party” starring the cast of Jackass 3D. Shane was one of a handful of skaters used in the video and ripped the pool alongside legends Christian Hosoi, Salba, Greg Lutza and Wee Man.
Baron’s “9191” Soundtrack live!
Baron has completed the first ever original score for a snowboard film. Volcom Entertainment’s “9191” starring Gigi Ruf is set to release in September. Fans can listen to the soundtrack featuring collaborations with A Place To Bury Strangers, Dave Lombardo and Hesta Prynn at this website:
RPRT to collaborate on Philips project
Global marketing communications agency Isobar has chosen RPRT to collaborate on a digital marketing/PR initiative to promote a new collaboration between their client Philips and surf company O’Neill. Promotions will surround the premiere of a new snowboard film and the O’Neill Coldwater Classic surf contest.
RPRT Clients at X Games 16
Congrats go out to all our clients who participated in X Games 16. Josh Hansen, Curren Caples and Mark Appleyard all made it to the finals of their respective events making great showings. Josh walked away with a bronze medal in Moto X, despite an equipment failure, and Curren Caples won the hearts of America with his amazing performance which just missed the medal mark.
Congrats boys!
Season 4 of Bravo’s “Flipping Out” premieres in August
Season 4 of the hit Bravo show “Flipping Out” premieres August 10th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Watch as RPRT client Jenni Pulos and gang bicker, argue and joke their way through the topsy turvy world of Jeff Lewis’s design business.
For more information please visit the show’s site on Bravo – http://www.bravotv.com/flipping-out
Josh Hansen to throw out 1st pitch at Dodger game
Josh Hansen will be throwing out the first pitch this Saturday at the Dodgers game. This will be a series of press appearances and interviews done prior to X Games.
Josh’s publicist, Eileen Koch, has been working overtime to capitalize on Josh’s 3-peat bid for Gold at X and his recent appearances on the hit MTV show “The Hills.”
RPRT Clients infiltrate X Games 16
X Games 16 is coming up next week and RPRT clients (and friends) will be competing for Gold! In Moto X, Josh Hansen will be going for his 3rd Gold Medal in a row and competing in Best Whip and Speed + Style as well. In Superpark, watch as Curren Caples skates as the youngest competitor in the Games against teammate and 2 x Gold winner, Rune Glifberg. In the street course, Mark Appleyard will be skating against rookie and contest machine Luan Oliveira. Good luck to all our clients!
Louie Lopez nabs 2nd place at AmsterDAMN Am
Louie Lopez beat out some stiff competition at this year’s AmsterDAMN Am and scored a 2nd place finish (along with a $2500 check). Amateurs from all over the globe come to the DAMN Am series put on by Volcom and Skatepark of Tampa to compete for top honors.
Congrats Louie!