 | THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013 Cameron Steele's Rip to Cabo - Day 2Read more... Riders hit the sleeping bag trail for some epic single track towards the beach where they enjoyed roosting on the beach and then hit the dirt to El Rosario. Cameron Steele took a gnarly crash & Jimmy O'Lexy has more problems with his bike....Tune in! [ more ] |
 | TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013 Adams Wins 15th X Games Medal in BarcelonaRead more... Nate Adams added to his X Games medal count last weekend finishing 3rd for bronze in X Games, Barcelona's Speed & Style! [ more ] |
 | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 Dragon's Miss Mansfield Search Is On!Read more... Dragon is searching for a lovely lady to star in a full-page ad in Surfing Magazine while representing Dragon as the face of their new sunglass—The Mansfield. She will also enjoy a year's supply of Dragon goods and join team rider Bree Kleintop in an exclusive photo shoot while living a day in the life of a Dragon Girl. Chosen by an elite panel of judges including Dragon team riders and Surfing Magazine staff photographers, this lucky babe will earn herself major bragging rights as Miss Mansfield, plus an open invitation to Dragon parties and events. To Enter, visit Facebook/Dragonalliance or ... [ more ] |
 | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 Mick Fanning Posts Equal 3rd at Billabong Pro RioRead more... After nearly 10 down days in a row, the Billabong Rio Pro has wrapped. With tons of Brazilians flying everywhere, Mick Fanning and Ace Buchan still managed to crush their way through a few heats and pull in some solid results. Mick, who now sits in third overall, made his way to the Semi-Finals before taking a loss to eventual winner, Jordy Smith.Mick wasn't the only one who made it through a few rounds, and Brazil saw Ace pull in an equal 5th and his best result of the year. Whether he should have lost to Medina is another story, but that's an entire debate in itself. Relive the magi... [ more ] |
 | MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013 Haaker Takes Silver at X Games, Barcelona EnduroX FinalRead more... Congratulations to Dragon’s JCR/Honda EnduroX sensation Colton Haaker who rode a nearly flawless race in Spain and is coming home with the Silver Medal!If you missed any of the action that was broadcast 3 times this weekend on both ESPN and ABC you can watch the race here. http://youtu.be/RlwndmpX_60 [ more ] |
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Chris Benchetler
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Height: 5'10" Weight: 180 lbs. Sponsors: Atomic, Dakine, Dragon, Sanuk, CEP, Mammoth, Clif Bar, EVO, bca, ctii Training Ground: The ocean, the rocks, Snowcreek athletic club. Favorite Wave (or Mountain, track, whatever):Mammoth Mountain Favorite trick: Haven't learned it yet, but until then, 540. Inspirations: Surfing, my parents, family, Kimmy Fasani, Glenn Gerrish, friends, traveling, Rob Machado, Dane Reynolds, Nicolas Muller, Gigi Ruf, John Jackson, Lonnie Kauk, Daron Rahlves, Eric Pollard, Jp Auclair. Co-Owner of Nimbus Independent Primary focus on film and photography AKA: Benny, Ben Chets, Christo, Benchy DOB: 13/11/86 Born: Bishop, CA Resides: Mammoth, CA Hobbies: Surfing, climbing, yoga
Favorite Quote:Changes daily... I like quoting good movies. Chris has strong roots in the Sierra Nevada’s. Born in Bishop and raised on the slopes of Mammoth Mountain has lead Chris to where he is today as one of the guys pushing skiing to the next level.Nimbus Independent is a company started out of the love of skiing by a few friends that love to travel the world in search of the best snow they can find. Nimbus is in there third year and only continue to grow stronger. |
