Rocket Busts Counterfeiters Again
There's a clear message coming from apparel giant Joe Rocket that it won't allow itself to be ripped off. Randy Robison, president of Robison's Inc., has again made a strike against thieves stealing the Joe Rocket brand name in a bold attempt to sell falsely identified leather jackets. U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a shipment of goods that bear marks that constitute counterfeit copies of the Joe Rocket trademark in Birmingham, Alabama, and Robison wasn't happy.
"Our brand is our livelihood, and there is no way I will allow it to be stolen, misused and outright desecrated like this," Robison said. "Perhaps the scariest thing is that persons may be led to believe that they are purchasing a genuine piece of Joe Rocket apparel equipped with the many safety features that our technology affords. It is my understanding that this counterfeit junk is devoid of most of our safety features, thereby making it a liability to our reputation for excellence."
If you find a jacket that doesn't seem right, don't be afraid to research it. You might end uppaying for a fake, and we'd rather you save money for lap dances than wear knock-off gear.
Smoke Up
Royal Blunts to Give Away Two Signature Series Custom Bikes
If your dreams of owning a tricked-outcustom bike have gone up in smoke for onereason or another, Royal Blunts is offering a chance to own something special. Simply fill out the contest form and send in five package codes from Royal Blunts products to receivea specially designed Royal Blunts T-shirt and automatically qualify for the custom motorcycle giveaway.
For Her Eyes Only
The number of female riders on the road is growing larger each year, and www.womenridersnow.com, a Web-based motorcycle news and information network for female cyclists, is expanding its coverage of women in the saddle by offering streaming video feature stories.
The Underground DVD Review
DVD Of The Month
Road Rage Sessions
Road Rage Sessions comes all the way from the French Riviera and stars Manu de Nice, Jason Britton, RSR, Brestunt and more. Footage is a well-rounded mix of American-style street sessions along the French coast, countryside, parking lots and closed shows. Stunts range from basic power wheelies to the latest in circle variations and includes one of the most dangerous tricks ever caught on film-but you'll have to see it to believe it. Road Rage Sessions proves that the American style of streetbike freestyle crosses all borders.
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Stuntrageous
Part stunt video, part competition coverage and part documentary, Stuntrageous has a little bit for everyone. Featuring Tony D'Orsi, Ronnie Reality, Rhett Rotten and Team FMX East, the footage centers on the 2006 competition at Fulton County Airport in Johnstown, New York.
Get to know Rhett Rotten as he rides around his wooden Wall of Death aboard his 1927 Indian Scout-proving you don't need a CBR600F4i to ride freestyle. Single, hand-held cameras and consumer-level editing equipment provide an underground quality (Is that a polite way of saying cheap? Ed.).
Music is original and features heavy-metal-style tunes from local bands. Pick up a copy of Stuntrageous if you want to get a glimpse into an East-Coast-style competition.
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Rider Or Enthusiast: Both
Streetbike Mastery 2
Streetbike Mastery 2 takes over where part one left off. Bud Productions has a knack for capturing footage that puts the viewer in the middle of the action instead of watching it from the sidelines. With locations from Cuba to Hawaii, Streetbike Mastery 2 is a combination of professional indoor and outdoor shows mixed with raw street footage. Overall, Streetbike Mastery 2 is a well-rounded film filled with all aspects of the streetbike lifestyle. As the stunt video market separates betweenprofessional and amateur, Bud Productions should survive the shakeout as others get left behind.
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Rider Or Enthusiast: Both