ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pantech Wireless, Inc. (PWI), the U.S.-based subsidiary of Pantech Group, today announced that four of the biggest names in Skateboarding and BMX – Bucky Lasek, Brett Banasiewicz, Ryan Decenzo and Greg Lutzka – will compete as Team Pantech on behalf of the mobile phone manufacturer during the summer Dew Tour. These athletes are among the most recognized in their respective sports and were chosen to represent the brand on the strength of their athleticism and positive impact on action sports. Beginning with the Pantech Open in Ocean City, MD, (July 21-24) the athletes of Team Pantech will hang with fans onsite at the Pantech Skate Lounge and at select AT&T COR stores. Pantech is a title sponsor of the 2011 Dew Tour, a coast-to-coast action sports tour that kicks off in July and concludes in February 2012.
“Pantech has really stepped up to support the action sports community with their commitment to Dew Tour, and I respect that”
“Pantech has really stepped up to support the action sports community with their commitment to Dew Tour, and I respect that,” said skate pro and Dew Tour veteran Bucky Lasek. “I need a durable, high quality phone that can keep up with my crazy lifestyle, but I don’t want to sacrifice any cool features. Pantech’s phones do that for me. In fact, Crossover is a perfect example of that.”
Pantech Skate Lounge
Dew Tour attendees will have a chance to hang with the athletes and interact with the brand at the Pantech Skate Lounge, located onsite at the Festival Village. In addition to meeting the athletes at designated times throughout the weekend and collecting autographs, visitors will listen to music, power-up their phones at cell phone charging stations, check out the skateboard art gallery, and play games for a chance to win prizes.
At the lounge, attendees can also get a look at Crossover – a sporty Android phone with a full sliding keyboard and touch screen, designed for users needing a cool and customizable phone to fit their life on the move. Also onsite will be two of Pantech’s latest phones, Pursuit II and breEZe III, both of which are brand new to stores this week.
“We’re thrilled to have such an impressive group of athletes associated with the brand,” said Erin Magee, director of channel marketing at Pantech. “So many of our customers look up to these guys for inspiration. For those who can’t make it out to Dew Tour, users can meet Team Pantech when they visit select AT&T stores throughout the summer. Visit http://dewtour.pantechusa.com/ for a list of Dew Tour stops and store visits.”
Team Pantech
- Bucky Lasek (Skate Vert & Skate Bowl) – A Baltimore native, Bucky will compete in the Dew Tour’s first ever bowl contests as a leader in the sport. As one of the most recognizable vert skaters, he ranked 5th in 2010 WCS World Bowl Rankings.
- Brett Banasiewicz (BMX Park & BMX Dirt) – 16-year-old Brett was a breakout star during last year’s Dew Tour, placing top five at nearly every competition of the season and coming out with the biggest new trick for BMX, the Cash Roll. Always setting the bar high, he plans to continue his success as a crossover athlete this summer.
- Ryan Decenzo (Skate Street) – As one of the most popular street skaters on the Dew Tour, Ryan had a strong finish at the Dew Tour Championships in Las Vegas, placing 2nd. Fans will be eager to watch him carry that success throughout this year’s tour, starting at the Portland Invitational on August 11.
- Greg Lutzka (Skate Street) – With his consistent top finishes during last year’s Tour, Greg is a strong competitor. Greg will be joining the Pantech Team beginning with the Portland Invitational on August 11.
Dew Tour Summer Schedule
- Pantech Open – Jul. 21-24 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Pier
- Portland Invitational – Aug. 11-14 – Portland, OR – Rose Quarter
- Toyota Challenge – Sept. 8-11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Energy Solutions Arena
- Dew Tour Championships – Oct. 13-16 – Las Vegas, NV
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Get Involved
Leading up to the summer Dew Tour Championship in Las Vegas on October 13, members of Team Pantech will make appearances at predetermined AT&T stores. The schedule is available on Pantech’s website, http://dewtour.pantechusa.com.
For a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the Dew Tour Championship in Las Vegas, fans can upload a video of their best action sports trick to the “Share Your Dare” sweeps on Pantech’s Facebook Fan Page, www.facebook.com/pantechusa. Entries will be narrowed down by other fans and the finalist videos will be judged by the athletes of Team Pantech themselves.
Android users can keep up with tour highlights and the latest news about their favorite action sports athletes with the Pantech Dew Tour app, available in the Android Market and on the Pantech website.
About Pantech Wireless, Inc.
Pantech Wireless, Inc., an Atlanta, GA based subsidiary of Pantech Co., Ltd., researches, markets and develops wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America as part of the Pantech Group. For additional information, visit the PWI website at www.pantechusa.com.
About Pantech
Pantech Group, through its affiliates – Pantech Co., Ltd., and Pantech C&I Co. – is one of Korea’s top three mobile handset makers. Pantech has received wide-ranging industry recognition for its innovative handset designs, and has also introduced a significant number of breakthrough technologies in the mobile phone industry. Established in 1991, Pantech collectively has approximately 2,500 employees and 8 regional sales offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.pantech.com.
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