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	Smith Optics rider, Paul Whibley Coming off an impressive victory last weekend, Whibley has stayed consistent throughout the entire series thus far to remain in 2nd for overall points.

	Smith Optics Jesse Merle-Jones wins WQS event #13 May 10 -11, 2008 Hawaiian Jesse Merle-Jones Takes Out Inaugural Koastalkaos.com Pro in Oceanside, CA.

	Smith Bike Team represents Steve Peat takes 3rd place at UCI World Cup Race

	Smith Bike athlete flying high Brandon Semenuk finishes 3rd at Qashqai Challenge in Munich

	Searle and Simpson bring Smith Optics to the Sevlievo Podium! Smith athlete, Shaun Simpson, has a breakthrough performance this weekend at the Bulgaria GP event while Tommy Searle continues his winning ways by claiming yet another win in the MX2 class.

	A PODIUM filled weekend for Smith Optics A weekend filled with rain, wind, and horrible track conditions doesn't stop Smith athletes as the Motorsports team has one of their best weekends ever........claiming a podium filled GNCC event and a champion in the ATV series this weekend.

	Travis Pastrana - Role model Smith Optics Moto athlete Travis Pastrana makes a special visit to an elementary school that educates several motocross riders and fans of the sport.

	Dotsie Bausch Takes Pan Am Gold Uruguay, May 5-11, 2008. Dotsie Bausch received a last minute invite to compete in the Pan Am games in cycling TT, Road and Track Pursuit. With only one day on the track since Christmas, who would have known that she's walk away from the track on top of the poduim.

	Smith Bike Athlete Kirt Voreis... Living legend gives back to the bike community via demos, rides, and stoke on the Santa Cruz Syndicate AllRide Tour

	2008 NJ Grudge Match Trials - Friday April 19th The Jersey locals battle it out for 4 spots in this years Smith Optics Grudge Match.

	De Dycker stays consistent in the "Daytona" like conditions De Dycker almost had to pull out the paddles to get across the finish line this weekend in Spain. But paddles or not, de Dycker made it to the podium once again to ensure his points lead in the MX1 GP series.

	Smith Optics claim 10 Championships at World Mini GP Smith MX athletes left Vegas with a bit more than your average Las Vegas vacationer. 10 championships and a slew of podium finishes are just some of their accomplishments while competing at the World Mini GP.

	Whistler wrap up Sarah Burke defends her title in Whistler

	Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival update #1 Smith Ski Athletes converge on Whistler for 10 days of competition

	Seb Toots takes 2nd at the Empire Shakedown Perhaps you’ve never heard of Seb Toots, maybe you missed the footage of him boosting 20+ feet out of the quarterpipe in the latest installment of Smith’s Athlete of the month. You cant stay in the dark forever, Seb Toots is on a mission and has more natural talent than you can imagine. Three things: Natural ability, style and youth, this kid is going to be making headlines for years to come!

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	De Dycker starts the season off right in Valkenswaard Ken De Dycker takes the win in both motos of the 51st FIM World Championships MX1 class and makes a statement in the first round of the GP series.

	Smith Optics' Travis Pastrana Is At It Again! Check it out, the kid with more tricks and crazy stunts than a room full of Evil Knievels has done it again. Lining up a ridiculous stunt which involved not only a high speed skim across a lake in Costa Rica but launching himself off of a floating ramp. Ridiculous. The crazy part is that it worked!

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	Tight Pants Troubadors Triumphant The National Mountain Bike racing series kicked of last week in Fontucky, CA with a weekend full of endurance and gravity events. Highlights of the weekend included Colorado rider Ross Milan's victory in the mountain cross and Adam Craig bringing home a pair of silver medals. Read more!

	NSSA EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS Jasset Umbel crowned 2008 NSSA eastcoast Open women champion

	Smith Optics sponsors - Rip Curl Grom Search Smith jumps on board to become the official sunglass sponsor of the 2008 US Grom search tour.

	Sally Fitzgibbons wins the Arrive Alive Central Coast Pro 15 March, 2008 - Soldiers Beach --

	Smith Athletes to compete in the 1st ever MOTO X World Championships!! Pastrana, Clowers, Jones, Buyten, and Bartram head up the Smith team as they compete in the 1st ever Moto X World Championship event presented by ESPN held in San Diego, CA April 12th.

	Dustin Wimmer brings Smith Optics with him to the top of the podium again! Team Suzuki ATV rider Dustin Wimmer claims yet another victory in the ITP Moose Racing AMA ATV Motocross series.

	Smith Optics Athlete on the cover of Mundo RAD! New Jersey's and Smith Optics Zack Humphreys Gets the may cover for Mundo Rad.

	Smith athlete featured in climbing movie SPRAY Climber Chris Lindner stars in beautifully filmed climbing movie

	Mason Aguirre takes second place at the US Open! With the sun blazing and a stacked field of the world’s halfpipe elite, the sea of fans got a show to remember as riders literally threw it all on the line in the perfectly sculpted 500+ foot long, 22-foot tall superpipe. The streak of second place finishes continued for Smith's Mason Aguirre, his position on the podium was a sigh of relief to another season of successful competition.

	High Rollin' Smith Ski Athlete Colby West jet sets to Sun Valley, wins the Halfpipe comp and $20k

	Smith Athletes Shine in Texas Smith Athlete’s bring home 8 championships and a slew of podium finishes at this years Spring Classic in Lake Whitney, TX.

	SMITH Groms rule NSSA - Newport Beach Smith Optics surfing youth battle solid 6 ft. surf and a vicious current to appear in all but one final.

	Mason Aguirre and Janne Korpi place 2nd & 3rd at World Superpipe Championships There was no holding back at the Word Super Pipe Championship where 15 of the world’s elite snowboarders competed on one of the biggest half pipes ever built, measuring an astounding 22-feet tall. Mason Aguirre and Janne Korpi place second and 3rd!

	Riddle and Burke's European Vacation Smith Ski Athletes Mike Riddle and Sarah Burke dominate in European halfpipe competitions

	Smith Ski Athlete wins People's Choice Award at prestigious event Late entry no problem as Tyler Ceccanti steals the show at Red Bull Cold Rush

	Mike Riddle gets 3rd at World Superpipe Championships Smith Ski Athlete puts together solid run

	Smith sponsored Salomon Jib Academy Norway 2008 190 Kids participate in the Norwegian events

	WCT- Snapper Rock, Gold Coast, Australia February 22 – March 5th 2008 - Smith Team Arrives in OZ!

	Vans Cup at Northstar in Lake Tahoe The energy was contagious at the Vans Cup this year as the Smith team stood atop the podium in a few different disciplines. Molly Aguirre started things off by winning the woman's rail-jam held on Friday night with an impressive combination of tricks. Her consistency throughout the night held the other competitors off while Ms. Molly swooped in to collect her loot. Mason Aguirre stepped up his slopestyle game and placed an impressive 2nd right behind last years champion and added 14k to his bank roll.

	Grand Prix of Snowboarding lands in Idaho Since Tamarack, Idaho first opened in 2004, the resort and its uncrowded slopes have reached legendary status. Now in its second year as host to the Grand Prix of Snowboarding, people are beginning to take notice to this small piece of the wonderful state of Idaho.

	Shane Pospisil takes second at the Arctic Challenge! Oslo, Norway – February 23, 2008: It was a dramatic finale to one of the most significant competitions on the Tour. The Swatch TTR SIX(6)STAR Oakley Arctic Challenge, greeted with sunny skies and an enthusiastic crowd, wrapped up today with US rider Kevin Pearce taking home the title and $ 24.500 USD giving him enough TTR ranking points to take over the TTR World No. 1 position putting Risto Mattila (FIN) in second rank. Shayne Pospisil (USA) took second place while Peetu Piiroinen (FIN) once again proved he’s one of the best by rounding out the Top three and maintaining his grasp on TTR World No. 3.

	The Honda Session in Vail Colorado The Smith team left their mark on the Honda Session this year with Molly Aguirre dominating the Rail event.

	Scotty Lago, Mark Carter and Travis Kennedy... Stopped by the Smith office here in Idaho to do a little filming in the backcountry.

	The legendary Mt Baker Banked Slalom Smith Optics is delighted to be the eyewear of choice for the staff at Mt Baker as well as the main goggle sponsor of the LBS!! Check out some of the photos from this years event...

	Another contest, another Smith Athlete on top of the podium This time it is Smith Athlete Craig Garbiel who finishes first. Griffin Post lays it all on the line to win the coveted Sick Bird Award.

	Hahn Scores 2nd Podium of the Season in San Diego For the second time in three races, Motorsports Xtreme Kawasaki's Tommy Hahn put himself on the box with another solid 2nd place finish. Following up his 2nd at the muddy San Francisco two weeks earlier, Tommy showed the World he's the real deal and ready to fight for a win. And with only two rounds left in the Monster Energy West Lites Championship, now is the time for the Kansa native to make his move.

	Pastrana Dazzles San Diego Crowd Well just when you think the guy has gone all four wheeled on us, the most exciting man on two wheels decided to give the folks at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego over the weekend. Never one to miss some racing action and sign some autographs, the #199 Travis Pastana made an appearance and while he had some dead time, busted out a back flip during opening ceremonies.

	More Podiums for the Smith Halfpipe skiers Sarah Burke wins the 48Straight event in Sqauw Valley, CA, while Colby West finishes 3rd. Up and comer David Wise beats many established stars and finishes 5th overall

	Big Mountain Skiers dominate Telluride Smith Athletes Griffin Post and John Nicoletta finish 1-2 at the first stop of the 2008 Subaru US Freeskiing Series

	Smith Athletes swarm the Aspen/Snowmass Open David Wise and Banks Gilberti represent for the men, while Dania Assaly and Claudia Bouvier hold down podium spots for the ladies

	Pancho Sullivan Wins the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro In a rising swell Pancho Sullivan finds a way to best other pipe specialists en route to taking the 2008 Monster Energy Pipeline Pro crown. YEAH PANCHO!!!!!

Smith Optics rider, Paul Whibley - May 14, 2008

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