Mick Wins Billabong Pro Tahiti!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 Nimbus Trailer Nimbus Independent has just dropped there trailer for the 2012 season. Here is the schedule for the release of the 3 edits... Schedule for three full length webisodes: En Route Hokkaido October 1st. En Route Arlberg November 5th. En Route Sled BC December 3rd. Nimbus 2012 trailer from NIMBUS INDEPENDENT on Vimeo. TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 ROB MACHADO | FRAME OF MIND | AN OPEN MIND Rob Machado: Frame of Mind- An Open Mind: This webisode gives us an inside look at where Rob is at in his life, his passion for surfboard design, and that he still can blow the top off a lip. Check out this fresh, new footage with music by upcoming artist/surfer Ben Howard. This webisode is the last of a four-part series called Frame of Mind: The B-Sides of Life, featuring Mick Fanning, Evan Geiselman, Owen Wright, and Rob Machado. This video collection of short stories is a view into the different sides of the surfer's personalities. ROB MACHADO | FRAME OF MIND | AN OPEN MIND from DRAGON ALLIANCE on Vimeo. MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2012 MICK WINS TAHITI After a come-from-behind, last-minute, heroic, fairy tale, whatever you want to call it, ending, Mick Fanning ousts Joel Parkinson in a unbelievable climactic finish to win the 2012 Billabong Pro Tahiti. From start to finish, Mick was the in-form surfer to beat. From the Quarterfinals on, he never posted anything under a 9-point ride. Scoring seven 9's and a 10 in his route to victory and Mick's maiden win in Tahiti. With a slow start to the 35 minute final, Parko had Mick comboed in the first 3 minutes, scoring a 9.5 and an 8.87. With his back against the wall, Mick started his late charge, eventually posting a 9.37 and 9.5 in the dying minutes of the heat. "I'm just super stoked with this victory," says Mick. "I knew I had 35 minutes in the final. It's a long time and I knew a wave was gonna come, it was just a matter of when. I had to have patience and keep my composure."With this win, Mick cements his lead in the world title race, heading into the Lowers Pro.

Ford Dale crowned overall MX2 Champion at MX Nationals

Dragon's Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing MX rider, Ford Dale, has taken out the MX Nations MX2 Championship after finishing fourth overall at the final round of the series at Coolum, Queensland, over the weekend.

"This is just amazing," Dale said. "I am totally overwhelmed. I have had my fair share of ups and downs but it feels so good to finally claim this title". Dale finished on top just two points ahead of second place, after 10 rounds of the series. Congratulations, Dale!

Charles Beckinsale in latest episode of Oi Mate!

Be sure to check out our boy, Charles Beckinsale, in the latest episode of Boardworld's "Oi Mate" webisode series. Click here to view or visit Boardworld.com.au.

Cory Teunissen - WORLD CHAMPION!

Dragon's Cory Teunissen has taken out the Junior Men's category at the WWA World Titles in Pleasant Prairie, USA. At just 14, he has triumphed over 18 year olds to claim the World Champion Title. Congratulations, Cory!

Shelly Gotlieb grabs 2nd at Billabong Bro Down in Snow Park NZ

Well done to Dragon rider, Shelly Gotlieb, for taking out 2nd place at the Billabong Bro Down, held at Snow Park, New Zealand, over the weekend. In the warm up event to the Burton Open, Shelly threw down over the huge tables, even attempting her first ever 900 in competition and impressing the judges with smooth style and a swag full of boundary-pushing tricks. Can't wait to see what goes down next week!