The Premier Action Sports Website 'Shred Or Die' Announces Ultimate Amateur Skater Promotion 'Gear 4 A Year'

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- ShredOrDie.com, the premier action sports destination, together with Foundation, etnies, Silver, Pig, Quiksilver, Nixon, Skatepark of Tampa and The Skateboard Mag, has launched the ultimate amateur skater promotion, Gear 4 A Year. The top prize, which includes one year's worth of product, automatic entry to compete in and flight to Tampa Am 2009, and a photo in The Skateboard Mag, is the biggest prize package ever to be offered to an amateur skater.

Gear 4 A Year calls for amateur skaters to "Skate, Film, and Upload" a video to ShredOrDie.com during the month of August. The top 10 finalists will be picked by the contest sponsors and announced on September 15. Starting September 15, the public has a say on who they want to win by voting for their favorite skaters' videos. The public vote will represent 50% of the overall vote, with the sponsors making up the remaining 50%. Voting ends on September 30 and a winner will be announced on October 1. Official rules for Gear 4 A Year can be found at http://www.shredordie.com/promos/gear4ayear.

"If you don't have an 'in,' it's really easy to get lost in the mix. Gear 4 A Year provides a unique opportunity for that skater who doesn't have the head start or special circumstance that others might have. This is based solely on ability, and an opportunity to be at the top."

--Jeff Taylor, Etnies Footwear

"Going on its 16th year, Tampa Am is still gaining momentum. Skaters worldwide dream about being a part of it, but only the best are accepted. Gear 4 A Year is going to make some kid's dream come true by thrusting them right into the mix."

--Ryan Clements, Skatepark of Tampa

In addition to the Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a "flow team" sized package from each of the sponsoring brands and bonus prizes will be awarded for other finalists for a number of "best of" categories. Categories include best rail trick, best kick flip, best switch trick, and best slam.

ShredOrDie.com features action sports videos, with an emphasis on skate, snow, surfing, BMX, motocross, and action sports culture. Tony Hawk, a founder of the site, provides creative direction to ensure that ShredOrDie.com offers visitors the best of professional and non-professional action sports content. Like FunnyorDie.com, the site makes use of a simple and compelling "shred" or "die" voting system that helps ShredOrDie.com uncover and highlight the best possible content.

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