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Etnies posted a nice little video of Malto dorking around, which is still better than me on my best day of skating. Check it out .
After working on if for a couple years, the good folks over at Skate One have released a special edition DVD of their first DVD, the Bones Brigade Video Show. “This is the first of the famous Bones Brigade Videos. It was filmed at the beginning of the 1980s skateboard boom and was intended to show new skaters what had been going on ...
If you’re old enough to remember H-Street , congrats. You probably get back pain after skating like I do. If you’re under 25, though, read on: “The H-Street Skateboard Company was formed in 1986 by professional skateboarder Tony Mag and his bro Mike Ternasky. The two sought out industry leader George Hamad to form the first ...
Head on over to Sun Diego in Escondido on November 21 to high-five the Lakai team. Mike Mo Capaldi, Marc Johnson, Brandon Biebel, Rick Howard, Mike CArroll, Rob Welsh, Jeff Lenoce, and Vincent Alvarez will all be there signing autographs. There's also a free Lakai tee when you buy a pair of Lakai shoes. Win some more gear in the raffle, too! ...
That's right, the 5boro boys are heading out on their Southern Migration tour. Catch up with them if you're in Florida. NOV 28/29: Kona Skatepark, JacksonvilleNOV 30: Treaty Skatepark, St. AugustineDEC 1: Daytona Skatepark, Daytona Beach, Portfolio ProjectDEC 2: Deltona Skatepark, Deltona, Go SkateshopDEC 9: St. Lucie Skatepark, Ft. Pierce, Un...
The Expedition team is headed to Costa Mesa, Ca, to barbecue at the new Armory skate shop. Head on over there November 28th and share some grub with the team: Rob Welsh, Kelly Hart, Chany Jeanguenin, Kenny Hoyle, and Richard Angelides. I'll show up, but not to eat—I'll be knee-deep in Thanksgiving leftovers... See you there! The Armory is loc...
David Perry is the latest am to join the HYPE! team. The lineup is: Mike Barker, Jeremy Holmes, Kurt Winter, Tyler Price, and David Perry. Check them all out over at the HYPE! site. HYPE! SKATEBOARDS - DAVID PERRY from HYPE! Skateboards on Vimeo.
According to an article on the OC Register, Ryan Sheckler's Chief Financial Officer Matthew Mercuro was arrested last last week, charged with embezzling more than $365,000 from the pro skater/reality TV star. From the article: The chief financial officer for a pro teen skateboarder's business was arrested and charged Friday with...
Nick Tucker’s the latest to star in a FKD Park Project installment. Check out his interview, and check back on the 19th for his video feature.
There’s a new wheel company out there now, and it’s called Broadcast. I don't know if they are gonna reinvent the wheel, but the debut team is banging: Ethan Fowler, Joel Meinholz, Aaron Harrison, Paul Shier, Gareth Stehr, and Kevin Coakley. Damn. Check them out HERE .
After Kevin Taylor was promoted to the newly-created Zoo York Masters' Division , you knew it was only a matter of time before they were gonna fill the roster out. And East Coast All-Terrain ripper Donny Barley is next on the list. Congrats, Donny. Wait, did you just say "Who's Donny Barley? Do your homework.From the Press Release: ...
After the dust settled on Saturday, El Centro's Diego Najera was still rolling. He emerged winner of the éS Game of Skate Amateur World Championships, edging out last years' winner Carlos Lastra, and Delaware's Brian Peacock for the title. These guys were tossing around nollie double flips, and switch tres all day long. Congrats Diego! [[slide...
Pat Duffy and Chad Bartie are skating the syndrome TF in the latest installation of the FKD Park Project. Check it out HERE .
Next Thursday, Vault from Vans spotlights three masters of the underground comic movement, with collections inspired by R. Crumb, Robert Williams, and Rick Griffin. It's all going down Thursday, November 19, from 7-10 at The Vault Shop at Conveyor. 420 Broadway, Santa Monica, 90401. And just in case you were on the fence, music is provided by D...
On Thursday, November 19, come to the Cha Cha Lounge in LA for the release of Chico Brenes ' DVS/LRG shoe collab. "Free Tecate until our tab runs out." You gotta appreciate the honesty...See flyer for details Cha Cha Lounge2375 GLendale Blvd.Los Angeles CA 90039
For the third year in a row, Woodward West is hosting Winter Camp from December 28-31. It will be like a normal trip to Summer Camp, but we will all be wearing sweatshirts instead of t shirts. Campers will enjoy all of the riding facilities (weather permitting) and recreational activities including Create a Skate, music program, ...
From Crailtap : Where The Wild Things Are director Spike Jonze is signing his new book, “Heads On & We Shoot” (about the making of Wild Things) at Family book store in L.A. Go there at 5:00 on Sunday, Nov. 15. Family 436 N. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Familylosangeles.com
Chris Cole sat down with the lovely Erica Yary to field some questions over at the Active site. They discuss all the usual topics, Children of Bodom, being a parent, Wallenberg, and his favorite skaters growing up. It’s a good watch, almost ten minutes. Photo and video: Erik Bragg
The second annual "Rock The Cradle For Johnny Romano" skate jam went down last weekend, and everyone came out to shred in Johnny's name. All the money raised goes to the Gulf Coast chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. See below for the results. Street Results 1. Chris Cole 2. Gilbert Crocket Best Trick ...
Last weekend, the Tony Hawk Foundation held its first Stand Up For Skateparks event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which has been annually successful in Beverly Hills, raised $630,000 in its first Vegas showing. Nice job guys! From The Press Release: 11/7/09 (Las Vegas, NV) — Skaters in East Las Vegas will see an improved public skatepark...
