Travis Pastrana's Practice Jumps

So we all know that Travis Pastrana is planning on shattering car-jump record on New Years Eve in Long Beach. Of course he s been doing a few practice jumps and after smashing up his car real good he had this to say, So, um, as it turns out it s very difficult to jump a car. Practice makes perfect, right? Well you can check out the video of the not-so-perfect practice jumps here.

Perris Raceway holds Christian Craig Benefit Ride Day

Perris Raceway saw some top riders turn out Sunday for it s fundraiser for Christian Craig, a new member of the Troy Lee/Lucas Oils/Honda team who injured his spinal cord during practice last month. It seems like he will be able to make a full recovery but it s going to be a long and painful road ahead. To make a donation to the Road 2 Recovery foundation click here.

Surfaid International Announces 2010 Fundraiser

Founded by Surfer/Doctor Dave Jenkins, Surfaid International is a non-profit devoted to bringing health, well being, and self-reliance to the peoples of the isolated island regions of Western Sumatra. The annual Swim4Humanity Event will be taking place in New York, New Jersey, and California. Prizes will be given to swimmers who raise the most money with the grand prize being a surf trip to Indonesia.

Killington Snowboarder Dies

After getting reports of an unconscious man on the expert trail, Thursday, Killington ski-patrol performed CPR and sent the man to the hospital. Not much is known about the incident, which caused the death of the 20-year-old snowboarder, but Killington representatives did say that he was wearing a helmet and did not fall from a chair.

Skiing Studies Show Snowboarding to be the Safer Sport

Researchers who have been studying skiing injuries in Vermont for the past 40 years announced some surprising results. Turns out that skiing is a lot more dangerous then snowboarding. Researchers said that while only 40 skiers die a year, the number is much lower for snowboarders. Snowboarding injuries are also significantly smaller. But perhaps the most interesting finding was that skiers are much less likely to crash into others on the slopes then their snowboarding counterparts.

Billabong Continues to Eat Up Surf Retail Websites

Billabong bought Surfstitch.com, Austrailia s #1 Online Surf Store, only weeks after buying Swell.com in November. Both online retailers continue to sell several items by some of Billabongs top competitors. The internet plays a significant role in the recreational habits of the youth market so it is important for our Group to ensure we provide them with a premium brand experience when shopping online, said Billabong President Paul Naude.

Major Labels Give Employees a Week Off!.... Without Pay

If you work for DC, Oakley, or Spy you are probably enjoying some much needed time off. While the week between Christmas and New Years is always a little slow, these companies are saving time and money by not having their employees come in at all. And to save these companies a little more time, and a lot more money they get this lovely week off without any pay. Happy Holidays!