Beijing, CHINA (November 20, 2008) - Quiksilver, the world’s leading boardsports fashion apparel brand and long-time supporter and promoter of snowboarding in China, today announced it will sponsor the world-famous Nanshan Park in Beijing, China. Teaming up with the country’s top park construction firm Mellow Constructions China, Quiksilver proudly unveils China’s finest freestyle playground, the Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park, scheduled to open December 2008.

Over the past few years, snowboarding has grown from a relatively unheard of sport in China into a winter sensation. This would not have been possible without Quiksilver’s ongoing support at all levels, from sponsoring the Quiksilver Snow Team and popular events such as the Quiksilver Nightrail Session, to now providing China’s finest snowboard park.

Company to Focus on Core Apparel and Footwear Brands Quiksilver, Roxy and DC

Huntington Beach, California, November 13, 2008 -- Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced that it had closed the sale of the “Rossignol Group” to Chartreuse & Mont Blanc. The transaction resulted from Quiksilver’s initiative, announced in January 2008, to sell Rossignol in order to reduce its exposure to the winter sports equipment manufacturing business. The sale, which was effective as of November 12, 2008, carried a transaction value of €40 million, comprised of €30 million in cash and a €10 million Seller’s Note. Net proceeds will be used to reduce indebtedness.

Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive and President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “The completion of this sale represents the culmination of our efforts to eliminate our exposure to hardgoods manufacturing. We’re delighted that we can now return to our roots, do what we do best and once again fully concentrate our efforts on our core apparel and footwear brands Quiksilver, Roxy and DC.”

North Vancouver, Canada – April 2nd, 2008: Grouse Mountain welcomed big crowds and the best professional and amateur Canadian riders this past weekend for the Swatch TTR 3-Star Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. Up for the taking were prizes totaling $20 000 CDN along with 550 TTR ranking points. Canadian shredder Kevin Griffin claimed the Men’s Title, with fellow rippers Matt Belzile and Charles Reid taking second and third respectively. Terri Dreger also grabbed hold of women’s first place followed by Robin Van Gyn in second, and Stephanie Just in third.

Photos courtesy of Xiao Kuan! Xie Xie!

Beijing, CHINA – Hundreds of people from all over the world gathered in the Nokia Nanshan Melow Park under floodlights that could be seen for miles. China’s top riders were showing the crowd what this great country has produced; rail ninjas true and true.

DJ Wordy took to the decks at 8pm with his original hip-hop-to-heavy-metal-mash-up sound while spectators from near and far headed up to the park. The riders jibbed, destroyed and got their grind on in this rail only event during the one-hour jam session and showed us all what Chinese snowboarding is about. The park was in perfect condition, including the ispo rainbow box made entirely from snow not to mention free beers were flowing courtesy of Quiksilver and ispo china.

Rider: Travis Rice / Photo: Quiksilver / Tim Zimmerman

JACKSON HOLE HOMETOWN HEROES TRAVIS RICE AND MARK CARTER TAKE FIRST AND SECOND IN THE 1ST ANNUAL QUIKSILVER NATURAL SELECTION: ALL MOUNTAIN INVITATIONAL

Bluebird Skies, Pillows of Powder and Massive Airs Over Natural Obstacles Mark this Historic Day in Snowboarding


Jackson Hole, WY (February 6, 2008 - Quiksilver today announced that Travis Rice is the winner of the first-annual "Quiksilver Natural Selection: All Mountain Invitational." The final round of competition, staged at Jackson Hole's legendary Casper Bowl run, was held in sunny bluebird skies and pristine pow. Hundreds of spectators cheered each rider as they dropped from the top of the mountain into a field of soft, untracked snow and launched impossible airs over boulders and trees.

Rider: Mark Carter / Photo: Quiksilver / Tim Zimmerman

Rider: Travis Rice / Photo: Quiksilver / Scott Sullivan

18 of the world's best snowboarders went hard on a snowy day at Dick's Ditch.

Travis Rice was the highest finisher of the day. His best run scored 431 points. Mark Landvik in second and Mark Carter in third.

Round 1 - Dick's Ditch

1. Travis Rice Jackson Hole, WY USA
1st Run: 431
2nd Run: 339
3rd Run: 326
Best Run: 431

2. Mark Landvik 28 Juneau, AK USA
1st Run: 303

JANUARY 30 THROUGH FEBRUARY 5, 2008

17 of World’s Best Snowboarders in Test of Skill on Natural Terrain

Huntington Beach, CA (November 28, 2007) – Quiksilver, the leading brand in boardriding, today announced that the inaugural “Quiksilver Natural Selection: All-Mountain Freestyle Invitational at Jackson Hole” snowboarding event will be held from January 30 to February 5, 2008 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

This innovative event is the brainchild of Quiksilver athlete and one of today’s most versatile and accomplished snowboarders, Travis Rice, who envisioned a competition that removes the constructs of snow parks and half-pipes, and instead uses a natural-terrain course to bring out the best in riders’ style and technique.

if theres anybody thats got picks please post'm thanks