On May 10th, the new and invigorating Quicksilver Innovation Contest will kick off, and I’m excited to see the outcome. The aim of the competition is to encourage outdoor athletes, designers, fans, and every possible intersection of those types of people to dig deep to imagine what outdoor sports and its products will be like and look like in the future. Those interested will have four months to dream up the most user-friendly, innovative, and striking concepts they can, and at the end all submissions will be judged by a panel of professionals in the fields of design, sports, and innovation (never thought I’d see Kelly Slater and Josh Rubin on the same judging panel– good stuff). The winner will get 5,000 Euros and have their submission showcased at the 2008 ISPO show in Munich. There are cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd places as well. If you’re interested in participating, there are more details on the website.