Skullcandy announced an all-new collaboration with American professional skateboarder and Skullcandy athlete, Nora Vasconcellos. The limited-edition collection will include Crusher Evo True Wireless Headphones and Smokin’ Buds True Wireless Earbuds, featuring Vasconcellos’ original “Party Hat” artwork, allowing devoted fans exclusive access to Nora’s Happy Place. The new collab will begin selling August 6 ranging from £39.99 – £179.99 MSRP on Skullcandy.co.uk and at select boardsport retailers.
“With a signature style and creative approach, Nora is one of the most recognisable faces in skateboarding, and has proven herself to be a role model for the next generation of skaters,” shared Justin Regan, VP of Marketing at Skullcandy. “With this collaboration, Skullcandy is honored to provide another platform to showcase Nora’s boundless creativity.”
Known for her prowess in flipping into lip tricks, her fierce determination, and her signature color lavender, Vasconcellos has not only risen to the top echelon of skateboarders but has also captured the hearts of fans worldwide. In 2017, she clinched 1st place in the Vans Park Series World Championships, cementing her status as a dominant force in the sport. Thrasher Magazine honored Vasconcellos by ranking her 4th on their prestigious Top 10 Women and Non-Binary Skaters of 2019 list. Her magnetic charm and powerful skating style have inspired countless young enthusiasts. Vasconcellos made history as the first woman to join the Adidas skate team, launching multiple shoe collections. Beyond skateboarding, she ventured into entrepreneurship by founding JuneShine, a successful beverage company.
The fan-favorite Crusher Evo features a one-of-a-kind immersive bass experience with Skullcandy’s patented Sensory Haptic Bass, and a wide range of features to meet the everyday lifestyle demands of today’s audio consumer. Smokin’ Buds delivers a full range of features and stellar audio experience including expertly tuned drivers and EQ modes – the earbuds deliver clear, full range sound backed by impressive bass depth. Smokin’ Buds are also thoughtfully designed with a consolidated part count, mindful battery capacity, and 50% certified recycled plastics, minimizing the stress on the environment.
About Nora Vasconcellos:
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Achievements: 1st place in the 2017 Vans Park Series World Championships, 4th on Thrasher Magazine’s Top 10 Women and Non-Binary Skaters of 2019.
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Pioneering Spirit: First woman to join the Adidas skate team and founder of JuneShine, a successful beverage company.
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Inspirational Figure: Known for her prowess in flipping into lip tricks, fierce determination, and signature lavender color.
Product Highlights:
Crusher Evo Wireless Headphones – £179.99 MSRP
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40 Hours Total Battery Life
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Rapid Charge: 10-minute charge for 4 hours of playtime
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Adjustable Sensory Bass: Skullcandy’s patented technology for an immersive bass experience
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Personal Sound: Real-time audio test for a customised sound profile
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Media Controls: Call, track, and volume controls directly from the headphones
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Built-In Tile Finding Technology: Locate misplaced headphones with the Tile app
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Flat-Folding and Collapsible Design for portability
Smokin’ Buds True Wireless Earbuds – £39.99 MSRP
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20 Hours of Battery Life: 8 hours in earbuds + 12 hours in charging case
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Rapid Charge: 10-minute charge for 2 hours of playtime
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IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant
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Music, Movie & Podcast EQ Modes for optimised audio quality
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Noise Isolating Fit for comfort and better sound isolation
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Capacitive Touch Controls: Manage volume, calls, EQ modes, and activate device assistants
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Microphone in Each Earbud: Use either bud solo without losing call functionality
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Auto On/Connect for seamless pairing
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