How Old Are Your Heroes?

November 17, 2011
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Posted in Skate, Snow, Surf

 

You are going to die! That’s a fact. It happens to all of us. We get older, lose a step or two, and then fade into oblivion. Hopefully, while you were able-bodied, you made an impact on skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing or wakeboarding. These folks below definitely did (and continue to this day). So, next time you think you are old and washed up, think of this: These guys are still killing it…

 

 

Tony Hawk (Age 43)

Eric Koston (Age 36)

Tony Alva (Age 54)

Kelly Slater (Age 39)

Jake Burton Carpenter (Age 57)

Sunny Garcia (Age 41)

Christian Hosoi (Age 44)

Steve Caballero (Age 47)

Jamie Thomas (Age 37)

Gerry Lopez (Age 63)

Stormy Pruett (Old as F#<K)

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Sponsored

November 15, 2011
by lee 1 Comment
Posted in Employee Picks, Skate, Snow

Being sponsored has become the holy grail of action sports. Some kids try their whole lives to get sponsored. Some succeed…some don’t. What if you could suddenly wave a magic wand get sponsored right now? Which company would you want to be sponsored by? What is your dream brand that you are dying to rep? Well…we asked the Ambush guys that same question.

 

Brian: Vans – “‘Cause you don’t have to buy clothing and shoes and s#!t. They got sweet flannels and make everything from skate shoes to snowboard boots.”

 

Brian’s favorite Vans product: Old Skool ’92 Pro (Ray Barbee/Forest Green)

Jake: Matix – “I like their jeans and they have a good team.”

Jake’s favorite Matix product: Miner Jean (Blue Indigo)

 


Stormy: Real – “They represent skateboarding. Good boards, good riders.”

Stormy’s favorite Real product: Brock Forever Deck 8.38

 


Ruben: RVCA – RVCA makes great quality clothing and it looks good. Also, along with sponsoring skateboarders, they support artists and musicians. My faves are the Artist Network Program tees. Their shirts have awesome graphics and are pretty comfy.

Ruben’s favorite RVCA product: Harmony Guitar Tee (Orange)


Brice: Volcom – They are involved in everything. Skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing.

Brice’s favorite Volcom product: Sansur Hoodie (Ebony)

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Defenders of Awesome Premiere

November 15, 2011
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Posted in Events, Snow

 

Awesomeness is in danger everywhere. We must defend it.

 

Awesomeness was defended last Friday night when Ambush teamed up with Capita to kick off the 2011/12 snowboard season. The evening boasted perfect fall weather, ice cold beer, and, of course, a free Capita Stairmaster to one lucky winner. Special thanks to all who came out to start their snowboard season at Ambush.

 

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Rise and Shine

November 13, 2011
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Posted in Employee Picks, News, Skate

Never mind Nyjah Huston, here’s Gary Sargent. Local BroFriend Greg has a board company called DEADSNAKE, and it is sick. Ambush team riders Gary, Rhett, and J.J. are repping Greg’s wood and tearing up spots with it. Check this link to their “Scumbag Beach” promo and get your mind blown. VIDEO

After you are done watching that, go add DeadSnake on Facebook to see regularly posted videos of skateboarding goodness. These guys do it right, so next time you’re in the shop pick up a DeadSnake and support your local lurker.

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Snowboard Season Starter Sale

November 4, 2011
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Posted in Events, Snow

The snow blowers are being turned on this weekend across North Carolina. I know…it’s embarrassing to say that with a straight face to the snowboarders out west. But that’s snowboarding life down here in the dirty south. The point is…snowboard season is kicking off and we at Ambush are upping the ante. From November 9th – 13th, all 2012 snowboards, boots, bindings, and outerwear will be discounted 20% off. No weird gimmicks…just a straight 20% off. No bait and switch…simply the best savings all year long. You won’t find that deal anywhere. SALE VALID IN-STORE ONLY.

Mark your calendar. The snowboard season begins next weekend at Ambush

November 9-13: All 2012 snowboards, boots, bindings, and outerwear 20% off

November 11: Defenders of Awesome video premiere; Capita snowboard giveaway.

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Employee Picks of the Day

November 3, 2011
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Posted in Employee Picks

We get a bunch of new inventory in everyday. Sometimes it can be insanely difficult to keep up with. So, since we have the opportunity to see everything that comes in each day, we have picked out a few of our faves to make it a little easier for you.

Bode’s Pick:

Lib Tech Attack Banana 156 cm - “The most epic ride for
everything. It dominates the park”.

 

 

Lee’s Pick:

The Art of Flight - “National Geographic doesn’t have s#!t on this. Best snowboarding, best cinematography, best nature scenes = best video ever”.

 

 

Max’s Pick:

Emerica Reynolds Cruisers Black/Red/White - “They skate good, save you from heel bruises, and don’t look dumb”.

 

 

Brian’s Pick:

Oakley Holbrook Matte Black/Warm Grey – “I wear them everyday”.

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Start Your Snowboard Season with a FREE Capita Snowboard

October 29, 2011
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Posted in Events, Snow

An historic October snow storm just clobbered the Northeast dropping more than a foot of snow on most towns. I’m sure the resorts up there are rushing to be the first to open their lifts for snowboarders to take advantage of some early season riding. We down here at Ambush are celebrating the beginning of snowboard season our own way…by giving away a FREE Capita snowboard.

Kick off the snowboard season with us on Friday, 11-11-11 at 9:00 pm. We will be showing Capita’s latest video Defenders of Awesome and everyone in attendance will automatically be entered to win a Capita snowboard of their choice.

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Travis Glover

October 28, 2011
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Posted in Skate

Everyone should turn their Dec. issue of The Skateboard Mag to p.87. You will find a banging photo of the one and only, Travis Glover. I have been shredding with this fool for years and it is about time his skating is seen outside the Atlanta area. Zoo York skateboards is showing him love and even have some lengthy blogs about their tour around ATL with Travis just last week. If you have never seen Travis skate, you shouldn’t hesitate to go watch After Glow and get your mind blown.

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Renovation Update

October 24, 2011
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Posted in News, Skate

 

 

Brian pulled an all-nighter on Friday, Nick stayed until 1:00 am last night, and I am here now making sure our concrete guys kick ass. It’s starting to look epic in here. The floors look like you are walking on water.

 

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Progress

October 21, 2011
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Posted in News, Skate

The shop is still in shambles, but not for long. Boards are on the wall and the counters are fixed in their new spots. The carpet is all pulled up and once they buff out that glue, the ground will be so smooth you could skate on it. Just kidding, keep that outside.

The dudes from Volcom are also here throwing in their own build out for their killer apparel line. So by the end of the weekend, all you skate rats will have a brand new shop.

 

 

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