Osiris Blog

PLG is currently in China for a few weeks checking out the world’s largest skatepark and get a feel for the gigantic transitions. He is traveling with fellow pros, Rune Glifburg, Bob Burnquist, Jake Brown and Michael Burnett from Thrasher Magazine. Check back frequently for updates and photos as the trip progresses. Here are some photos from his first day, adjusting to jet lag on a rainy day and getting some shopping done. Look for additional photos from their trip in an upcoming Thrasher.

Check out the ten tricks with James Brockman at the Black Box skatepark.

Check out the Thrasher’s Burnout site and scroll down to the bottom and look for the video clip with the caption “Then Pierre went French Canadian all over that halfpipe.” Pierre is sick.

Garrett McNamara added another Billabong XXL Award to his long list of achievements by winning the Monster Paddle In Award. Already a former Surfline Overall Performance recipient, McNamara abandoned the use of a Personal Water Craft (PWC) to drop into a giant wave at Mavericks, Half Moon Bay California and earn nomination for the category.

Garrett Mcnamara