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ESPN did a Gear Check Out on the Shaka Binding. Take a look: HERE

If you live in the northern hemisphere, summer is quickly coming to an end ... but that doesn't mean the party's over. Special Blend, Forum and Foursquare are about to bring the Vacation to you! Just sit back and relax as you marvel at the talents of Pat Moore, Jake Welch, Andreas Wiig, Nic Sauv

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Pete stopped by the Holy Oly that went down this past Saturday at Summit at Snoqualmie to shred with some friends. For more on what went down at the Holy Oly, click HERE. Photos: George Crosland

Peter, on the contest: It's cool to get back to the X Games. It's been a while. But I'm pretty rusty on park kickers. They told me it was going to be an old-school contest with Terje, Jamie Lynn, and maybe Nicolas Muller -- and they said they might have a smaller jump for us older guys. After I committed those guys [decided not to come], so I have no idea who I'm competing against. It's probably going to be a bunch of kids. Check the contest, live on ESPN, This Friday at 5:15. For the full write-up, CLICK HERE