COLONY IV NEWS

NEW WINTER 08/09 RANGE OUT NOW

2008-10-27T05:38:00.003-07:00

The new winter 08/09 is here, get it exclusively at WIPEOUT store near you!!!

MASSIVE ONLINE SALE

2008-10-01T05:49:00.003-07:00

The massive Colony IV online sale will continue through the Autumn so make sure you get your hands on some great bargains on the run up to Christmas, also some limited items of the new Colony IV range will be available online in November.

NEW RIDERS

2008-10-01T05:45:00.002-07:00

New local team riders Nathan Harding & Chloe Hubbard join Colony IV, check out the about page on the website for more info.

NEW 08/09 RANGE COMING NOVEMBER

2008-10-01T05:33:00.003-07:00

Time to wrap up warm, winter is coming once again, so why not wrap your self up in the new Colony IV range that will be in all Wipeout stores November 08.

UKs 1st Surf Show, Bristol 12th July

2008-07-10T12:09:00.003-07:00

ColonyIV have just been added to the Uk's first surf show.......This exciting new show will supply you with everything you need to be a great surfer. Dip inside the Surf Show, buy the latest kit, take part in the workshops, improve your knowledge and surfing technique, watch top surf vids in a professional cinema and hang out. Be part of the scene and enjoy the ride!

SURF SHOW Trade Show Prize Give Aways - Wetsuits and Footprint Travel Guides! Workshops Films Tickets: £8.50 (£10 on the day) Box Office: +44 (0)117 927 5100 Further info: +44 (0)117 330 7886 or email info@surf-show.com Free for children under 12 years of age. No ticket required but must be accompanied by a responsible adult......See you there SAT 12th JULY

Shows for the summer

2008-05-29T11:40:00.004-07:00

Summer festivals are here and Colony are on the road hitting some

Bristol Volksfest - 6/8th June 08
NORTH SOMERSET SHOWGROUND, WRAXALL, NEAR NAILSEA
www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk/

GoldCoast OceanFest - Croyde, Devon 20th-22nd June 08
Donavon Frankenreiter is headlining this summer’s Gold Coast Oceanfest. Bursting with surf, sun and sounds, it’s sure to be a scorcher. To get tickets and to find out more click the banner
www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk/

Dubs @ The Beach - Paignton, Devon 17th Aug 08
Run by RiveraDubs, Volkswagen clubs and enthusiasts come from all over the country for this event.
www.dubsatthebeach.co.uk

Holton Classic VW show - Poole, Dorest 26/27th July 08
More awesome VW's and Porche's Held at Holton heath Poole, Dorset. www.jcevents.co.uk/holton.html

Colony Kids clothing out now

2008-05-29T11:31:00.005-07:00

We have had loads of people asking us to do Colony kids clothing, so for all the little people out there we made some. Go to BUY NOW on the Colony IV homepage to get your hands on it.

The Brits - Laax 08

2008-05-01T13:16:00.004-07:00

Venue: Laax, Switzerland
Date: 29th March - 5th April 2008
British Championships: Big Air, Slopestyle, Skier/Snowboardcross & Halfpipe

The BRITS is the culminating event in the British Snowboard Tour and is as much about the party as the competition. Held in Laax Switzerland for the past 3 seasons, the resort has one of the best parks in Europe. 2008 was another great year with loads of snow. Members of ColonyIV were in attendance, many late nights with Captain Morgan lead to some dodgy days on the slopes with hangovers but good times were had by all. check out www.britishsnowtour.com

photos below by Alex Shore

Brits - Laax 08

2008-05-01T13:06:00.001-07:00

Outl4w gig

2008-04-20T10:22:00.002-07:00

Mon14th April 2008 The Croft - Bristol, U.K

The ColonyIV team and friends went along to the Croft in Bristol to see the Colony IV supported band OUtl4w. We were blown away by just how good these young punks are, If you like your music loud you have to go and see them. Every song they performed was loud, abrasive and play with passion, we can't wait for the next gig. Outl4w are an independently minded band, with a big future ahead. To find out more visit www.myspace.com/outl4wtv

ColonyIV in GO2 magazine

2008-02-11T13:08:00.000-08:00

The ColonyIV word is spreading! Some of our latest must have garments are featured in the latest edition of GO2 magazine http://www.go2magazine.co.uk/

WIN Colony IV Tee & Hoodie

2008-02-01T10:43:00.000-08:00

Heres your chance to get your hands on some awesome Colony IV gear, all you got to do to be in with a chance and to look as cool as Mr Hobbit is to answer this simple question,

Which Australian Surfer was crowned 2007 ASP World Surfing champion:

A: Joel Parkinson

B: Mick Fanning

C: Colin the ColonyIV mascot

Send your answer to info@colonyiv.co.uk , closing date is 29/03/08

Good Luck

Mr Hobbit

OUTL4W

2008-01-13T10:33:00.000-08:00

Colony IV continue to support the next generation of talent, not just in action sports but also music. Colony IV have recently teamed up with Outl4w, one of the best new punk bands in the UK.

Bobby, Will and Jack Bentham with Stuart Newburn on drums, have been playing together for three years. Stuart has been playing drums since he was ten and the Bentham brothers have played guitars since primary school. Their dad holds one of the largest collections of punk and hardcore filmed shows in the world from which they found early inspiration from watching classic bands such as The Exploited, 999, The UK Subs and GBH. The brothers met Stuart through skateboarding in Blackpool and together they formed Outl4w in May 2004.

With their debut EP, Outl4w kicked their way into the British media, achieving massive acclaim from press and radio with live sessions for Steve Lamacq on BBC Radio One, The Hottest Record In The World on Zane Lowe’s show and new bands features across the press including early dedication from the NME and Kerrang!, and Sunday Times’ Hottest Download. They hand designed every cover of their 7” single which they released on their own record label Inl4w Wreckords and were chosen as Vinyl Of The Week in NME. This excitement around the band is based on more than just the fantastic story of three brothers and their mate having a punk band with an average age of 15. The reaction has all been about their tunes and their ferocious live show. Outl4w have played over 250 shows around the world, including Concrete Jungle, Rebellion and Wasted festivals. Check out www.myspace.com/outl4wtv

Colony IV at SPIDER SURF CO Braunton

2007-12-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

You lucky people can now get your hands on the latest Colony IV clothing at SPIDER SURF CO, 15 Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, UK. Tel: 01271 815155

Dan Gaydon Tribute Clothing

2007-11-25T09:11:00.001-08:00

In December Last year Danny Gaydon from Minehead, died tragicly whilst pursuing his love of travelling in Africa. One year on a small group of his friends, who make up the new clothing brand Colony IV, have created a design for T-shirts and Hoodies as a tribute to him.

Colony IV, with input from Dannys family & friends, have created the memorial design which will be available from Tony Pryce Sport’s surfshop outlets ‘Wipeout’ and online at liquidlines.co.uk from the beginning of December.

The design has been created using inspiration from Danny’s love of travelling, his passion for exotic animals and enjoyment of diving.

The tee shirts, which are available in mens and womens styles, have been printed on bamboo material rather than cotton, which are both in keeping with Dan’s environmental beliefs and Colony IV’s future to offer eco-friendly products. Bamboo is also really soft offering great comfort. You can also see Danny’s tribute site at www.gct.org/tribute/dgaydon

NEW 2008 COLLECTION COMING SOON!!!

2007-10-29T14:41:00.000-07:00

The awesome new Colony IV is coming, available end of Nov 2008, check some of the new threads below

Colony IV in Drapers

2007-10-15T11:37:00.000-07:00

Drapers the UK's leading publication for the UK fashion industry liked Colony IV's new clothing range so much they decided to run an article on us in their latest edition.

WIN WIN WIN

2007-10-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

Colony IV have teamed up with the Extreme channel to give you a chance to win some awesome Colony IV gear, so check out www.extreme.com and go to the WIN link for your chance to enter.

Team Rider Hugh Boy's Snowboard success

2007-10-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Dorset Snowboard & Freeski Big Air Championships and Rail Jam Over, 29th & 30th September, the British Snow Tour was held at Dorset Snowsports Centre Warwmell for the third event of the series and the finale of the artificial events. Over 100 skiers and snowboarders competed, Colony IV rider Hugh Boys won a gold medal in his age group and came 2nd in the rail jam, Hugh came 7th over all, which is a great achievement. Hugh is now preparing to hit the snow.

Hotdoggers League -Tom Major

2007-09-26T12:32:00.000-07:00

Sept 27th - Saunton, Hotdoggers league. Congrats to Colony IV team rider Tom Major who finished 3rd overall in the 2007 Junior Hotdoggers league, great work after coming back from a serious injury earlier this year.

Surf Shop Expo

2007-09-16T04:16:00.000-07:00

Sept 4th- 6th - SurfShop Expo, Westpoint, Exeter.

ColonyIV attended the annual surfshop expo in Exeter, Devon, it was a great few days with a lot of good positive feedback and interest for the brand, Thanks to everyone who came and met us.

Cricket Tournament for Dan Gaydon

2007-08-31T07:21:00.000-07:00

Sunday 26th - Memorial Cricket Tournament for Dan Gaydon.

After being postponed a couple of months ago because of the great English weather, the Carhampton Cricket Tournament in memory of a good friend of ours Dan Gaydon took place. Dan sadly died last December.

The standard of cricket was mixed, Colony IV's team were knocked out due to a one run defeat thanks to some poor fielding, no names will be mentioned! Many people from the local area both young and old came along to support, everyone had a great day and raised alot of money for Dan's different Charity's. Due to the constant flow of cider from 10am there were a few hangovers come Monday morning. If you would like to donate to the Galapagos Conservation trust of which Dan was a member please visit www.gct.org/tributes/dgaydon.html

Dan Gaydon

New Colony IV Bmx rider Martyn Cooper

2007-08-28T06:08:00.000-07:00

Colony IV are proud to announce their new sponsored BMX rider Martyn Cooper, age 21 from Northampton, he is an exciting talent with a big future, and doesn't like tight trousers so watch this space!!!

Diary of Colony IV team rider Harry Lee

2007-08-17T05:15:00.000-07:00

27th 28th of July. UK Bike Park Torico Race series. Round 2.

After a well navigated trip down to a not very sunny dorset, we arrived at the UK bike park on Friday night. After a dark, very slippy and muddy walk of the track, it was looking interesting. The track consisted of a level pedaly start, into a bus stop, off a 4foot drop, into off camber, rooty hairpin corners that snaked down the valley until a very fast section consisting of 3 medium sized doubles, into a very long road gap, finishing with a slippy off camber left corner the finish line.

On Saturday morning, with wet mud tyres on, armour, and a good hearty breakfast bars chocolate spread we set out for the first practise run of the track. It was very tricky, and though the practice day there were various casualties, including a dislocated shoulder from Jay, having landed the road gap squarely on it. On the whole a good practise day, leaving us in good spirits as we prepared to camp for our second night.

Race day came and it was clear to see that there were a lot more people there than on the practise day. With a couple of practice runs down, the track was feeling good. Lined up at the start I had a felling that just a solid run with no crashing would be a fair time. First timed run down was sketchy, as the conditions on the track had changed since my last practice run. Arriving at the final straight over the doubles with plenty of speed gave me a good feeling that I was doing ok, but having over cooked the corner after the road gap, I slid out and came to a halt on my back in sight of the finish line. I grabbed my bike and ran across the finish line in a time of 2:07.

I was disappointed with falling off, but a fairly reasonable time with a crash. Second run down was a lot better, the track was dryer, and the sun was shining, brightening everything up a little. With a good solid crash free second run I pulled in a time off 1:50.9. Feeling much better about my second run we all headed up the top to check out the positions. With my better second time I managed to get 16th place out of the 77 riders there. On the whole a good weekends racing.

Colony IV team up with SCUK

2007-07-12T11:39:00.000-07:00

July 2007 - Colony IV team up with Europes biggest Snowboard club, check out http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/

Tom Major back from broken leg

2007-07-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

July 7th - Congrats to ColonyIV surfer Tom Major who after months out with a broken leg got through to the final in the Club's junior league, Tom was narrowly beaten by a slim margin of 0.2 the second placing puts him top of the league, and with the next contest being held in minimum of 4' feet conditions it should favour him.

Tom Major in longboard action

NASS 07

2007-07-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

July 6th-8th Bath & West Showground. For the second year Colony IV showcased at NASS (National Action Sports Show) . Nearly 50.000 people across the weekend saw some of the best BMX, FMX and Skaters in the country. The crap summer weather was blown away along with many tents on the friday leaving the rest of the weekend baked in sunshine, this saw all Colony IV caps selling out due sun burn. Apart from some broken bones for some of the fearless riders and some night time riots all went well, the Colony IV team had an awesome weekend. Check out our myspace for more photos.

Colony IV Footie 5 a side Team

2007-06-14T04:51:00.000-07:00

June 10th - The Colony IV sponsored footie team played in the world famous Alcombe 5 a Side football tournament, buoyed by the last minute signing from a certain german striker, hopes were high. The boys came up against some stiff competition from such teams as Beaver United, The Should have beens and the All No Naughts, conditions were hard in the blazing sun shine and sadly it was an early exit for the team, the boys played well and were unlucky not to qualify from the group stages.......... there is always next year!!!

Colony IV in Wipeout stores

2007-06-14T04:42:00.000-07:00

Colony IV have teamed up with Wipeout. The new Colony IV collection was launched in three Wipeout stores in May 2007, in Minehead, Truro and Taunton.

Snowboard Comp - Warmwell 24th March (scroll down for review of BUSA Surf comp)

2007-03-28T01:43:00.000-07:00

March 24th - Colony IV teamed up with the Bournemouth Uni Snowriders for their annual Snowboard Comp which took place @ Warmwell in Dorset 24th March. The boarding standard was high for both the railjam and big air comp, Colin did enter but sadly did not win! Music was supplied by local DJ DBA who supplied an awesome soundtrack for the event. Thanks to everyone you entered and helped out, we are looking forward to the next one. More Photos coming soon to this blogger and Colony IV's myspace.

BUSA Surf Championship Feb 2007

2007-03-27T13:33:00.000-07:00

Thousands of students and the Colony IV team headed down to Newquay for the BUSA surf comp for the last weekend of Feb for a great weekend of surfing and partying.
The conditions over the weekend varied from 6-7 ft surf on the first day, to some tough onshore waves on day two. On the day of the finals the surf was 3-4 ft, a little ragged due to the wind, but totally contestable. ColonyIV sponsored the Worcester Uni Team, the team did well, their stand out surfer was Mike Auton, apprently drinking loads of cider helps you surf! Colin decided not to surf and partyed hard. Good fun was had by all.

Colony IV 2007

2007-01-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

Hello there, hows 2007 for you so far? not great yet? well they'll be some awesome new Colony IV clothing to purchase soon, which will make your life perfect! or just keep you a bit warmer! Stay tuned.

Colin has been busy putting his face on some of our limited edition Colony Colin IV clothing for both Kids and adults, check these pics out...

You can catch up with Colin at various events this year, so come and say hi. He'll be @ Newquay first weekend of March 07 for the Student Surfing Nationals.

COLONY IV are proud sponsors of BOURNEMOUTH UNI SNOWRIDERS CLUB
Colony IV have supplyied the club with their awesome Tee's and Hoodies. If your club would like Colony IV design or supply your clubs clothing email info@colonyiv.co.uk check out
these pics..

MySpace ColonyIV

2006-10-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Hey, check out the colony IV myspace, click www.myspace.com/colony4 for vids, music and more photos . Scroll down for more pics.

September Sessions

2006-09-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

Keep scrolling down for loads more Colony photos.

This week saw the return of some decent swell at Colins local spot and the return of him surfing, after a year out of the water with an alcohol related injury.
Hopefully after xmas he'll be snowboarding too! that is if we've finished with him modeling our new range and filming him in our blue movies. Make sure you all check it out.

BUY NOW at www.liquidlines.co.uk

Word!

Reading Festival 2006

2006-09-05T01:11:00.000-07:00

We had an awesome weekend at Reading, loads of moshing and loads of drinking
Rock on!

Colony Tees & Hoodies available online September 2006

2006-08-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

The Colony team when not saving the world from the constant threat of evil Wham! loving space monkeys, are in the process of producing new designs on a wider range of clothing for Guys and Girls, ready for xmas 06 and early 2007 so keep checking in for any new updates! Remember, keep watching the skies!!!

Artists impression

BUY NOW, Click www.liquidlines.co.uk

Dirty Sanchez

2006-08-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

MTV's Dirty Sanchez boys wearing Colony at Liquid Lines in Minehead

NASS 2006

2006-08-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

After getting lost many times trying to work out the maze that is the NEC in Birmingham, the Colony Team accompanied by their new member the bold and the beautiful Colin arrived at Nass 2006.

Scroll down and check out the photos from an awesome weekend at Nass 06, Double click to enlarge.

Nass photos

2006-08-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

Nass photos

2006-08-01T04:36:00.000-07:00