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GRAVITYSPOT
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Gravityspot Launch
Launches global online social network for surfers, boarders, skiers and other hardcore athletes
New York, NY – June 9th, 2008 – Gravityspot today announced their official launch. Gravityspot is an exciting new online social network for surfers, kite-boarders, skiers, snowboarders, and other adrenaline thirsty people around the world looking to enhance their lifestyle.
Gravityspot members are located all over the world and are diverse in terms of their approach to life and professions. Some are likely to be top surf, snowboard, and ski professionals while others are spirited enthusiasts. The common bond is that all of their members have a true passion for what they love to do most.
Rather than searching randomly on the Web for information, Gravityspot is a platform that allows members to easily communicate with other members, quickly tap into relevant information in real-time, and share their own experiences with other members. Gravityspot Magazine is a key feature to the social network, which consists of articles about exciting destinations, new gear, upcoming events, music, real estate, humanitarian & environmental concerns, and spotlights featured members.
Gravityspot’s is first and foremost a social network and their goal is to spark new ideas and experiences by bringing people together. Whether it’s skiing in Bariloche Argentina, kite-boarding in Morocco, or surfing in Tavarua, Fiji, Gravityspot aims to be your launching pad. Their mission is to enhance the features of Gravityspot to provide more value to our members on a regular basis.
Founded by Jeff Gaggin, an avid skier & surfer, guitarist, entrepreneur, and finance professional residing in New York City, Gravityspot was borne out of a desire to bring people and ideas together to encourage new experiences.
Gravityspot
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Gravityspot & Robert August Online Surf Video Contest
NEW YORK, NY - September 25th, 2008 – Gravityspot, the new online social network for surfers and other hardcore athletes, is pleased to announce its partnership with Robert August Surfboards in hosting its first online surf video contest for amateur and pro surfers around the world. The contest will be open to the public on September 26th, 2008 and close on September 26th, 2009. Participants must upload original videos that include surfing and lifestyle footage.
Entries will be judged on overall performance, creativity, style, and difficulty of maneuvers. Men and women contestants of all ages are welcome to participate by submitting their surf video, which must be at least one minute in length and no more than five minutes. Gravityspot’s panel of insiders will vote to determine the winner who will receive a Robert August Surfboard signed by Robert August. This is also a great way for surfers to get noticed for other sponsorship opportunities.
“We’re fired up to bring this event to surfers around the world and have Robert August Surfboards partner with us on this concept,” says Founder of Gravityspot, Jeff Gaggin. “Clearly, we want surfing talent to be the core focus of the videos, but we are really excited to see the creative nature of the videos as well.”
To enter the contest, surf videos must be uploaded to the Gravityspot.com site and sent to SurfVideoContest@Gravityspot.com. To learn more about the Gravityspot Online Surf Video Contest please sign-up for free at www.Gravityspot.com.
About Gravityspot
Gravityspot is a new online social network for surfers and other hardcore athletes around the world looking to enhance their lifestyle. Gravityspot’s global presence allows Gravityspot members to share information and build relationships with like-minded individuals to generate new ideas for enjoying the earth.
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