Have you heard about the new skate shop opening in Ybor City???	01-29-2010
How is Skatepark of Tampa going to respond to this? Very easy... By filling it with the illest brands in the industry. It's their newest offering. That's right, now you can head to seventh in Ybor City to get your food, beer and skate needs all under one roof. In March, Brian Schaefer and the Skatepark Of Tampa will be opening "The Bricks" on seventh avenue in Ybor City. Next time you're in town swing by and check it out. It looks to be a fully operational bar, coffee shop, eatery with a boutique skate shop. If you're lucky, the Senator will be there. Gross.
Nate Sherwood reads FTK and is HYPED on Cody Lucas.	01-21-2010
An email from out boy Nate. "I just have to say with all the piles of paper I go over day in and day out. F#cking the web links and so fourth. I get sick of seeing the same crap over and over. another switch heel another f#cking back lip. another cord pant kid with a slappy back tail to kick flip out to revert in a dusty ditch in AZ. Well I will say today changed that. When I opened the new FTK and saw this innovation and creSKATEtion by none other than CODY LUCAS the front blunt 360 flip out is hands down the best thing I have ever seen in FTK. Innovators and inventors my age younger and older would drop their jaw at this photo. Coming from a nerd perspective, this is history. This trick has never been done at least documented if it were. I have been in skating for over 22 years, have every vid. yes every vid, and just about seen every issue of every mag and nobody has done this. I am keeping this issue to show my grand kids. Keep up the good work FTK and Cody and keep innovation alive." Cheers. NATO.
Bangers For Bucks.	01-20-2010
Well, Bangers for Bucks went down last week at Surf Expo and Larry Perkins did not show up and register Lil' Playa Skate Shop. Cleo did not take out Timmy Knuth, and there was no last minute booth sale for Doog Becker. What did go down, was some insane skating and Progressive Skatepark came out victorious. Look for full coverage next issue. In the meantime here is some footy that Tito sent over from TEAM PAIN. Enjoy.
Naysayer Skateboards Promo Video.	01-20-2010
Here is the latest promo from a sick new east coast company. Remember the name, Naysayer Skateboards. With an insane team, legit graphics, and quality products, these guys are sure to be on the come up in 2010. Peep the promo HERE
Arnette Party with Del in Orlando.	01-08-2010
Arnette presents "Funk for Free" on Friday night, January 15th, at The Social in Orlando, FL. If you're gonna be at Surf Expo, come check out one of the greatest hip-hop legends of all time, Del the Funky Homosapien, along with special guests The Movement and Bukue One... for FREE! Doors open at 9PM for this 21+ event, and all you have to do to get in is send an RSVP to ArnetteRSVP@gmail.com. No RSVP, no entry. With drink specials all night, free giveaways and a live performance by the Funkman himself, you definitely don't want to miss this one! Find out more at: www.arnetteantics.com. __________
Zero Skateboards will be at Viera Ride Shop this Saturday.	01-06-2010
Come check it out. Team Pain will be dropping off skate art for the team to skate. Head out to Viera Ride Shop this Saturday to hang out with the Zero team and potentially skate some of Team Pain's skate art.
The MIA Program Magazine Party Release.	01-05-2010
The MIA program, a ten year looking at Miami-Dade from on the board and through the eyes of local skateboarder/photographer Ian O'Connor. The Program is a limited edition 100 page printed publication produced solely by skater owned and operated MIA skate shop. It highlights some of the most pinnacle photos not only of skateboarding in Miami, but also in Ian's career. Some of the photos have graced covers of the largest skate mag's in the world, while other have never been seen until now. The Program does not only focus on the act of skating, however it takes a look into what we encounter in the street of the the magic city. From laying in gutters of Liberty City, to hanging out of a helicopter above Biscayne Bay, Ian takes you on a visual trip of one of the most colorful and fascinating cities, all the while documenting some of the finest skateboarder in the world. Apart from the printed publication of the MIA Program, there will be an event to be held at the AE District on 1/9/10. The event will not only be the release of the zine, but also Ian's first solo photo show purely of content for The Program. There will also be a live silk screening form longtime friend/skateboarder Rocky Grimes, who will be printing photo form The Program on shirts. The music will be provided by DJ/MIA skater KEENONE. A retrospective video of skating for the last 20 years in Miami put together by Josh Stewart, Joe Perrin, and Richard Quintera will be projected. We will have a Mini Ramp Jam in back of the Gallery (THE GOAT RAMP will be set up) This will be a chance like never before to see into the real culture of not only skateboarding but also a piece of Miami that has not yet been exposed in it's pure and proper form. by those who create and live it.
January Issue At The Press.	01-03-2010
The January Issue went to the press on Friday and will be shipping this week. In the meantime, here is the cover to check out. The virtual magazine will be up tomorrow. Special Thanks to Kris Markovich for the cover art!!! Happy New Year!!!
Skeleton's head out West.	12-29-2009
Peep this footage of some of the Westside and MIA guys as they headed out west HERE.
First Contest of The New Year!	12-22-2009
Check out the flyer for all of the details.
Routine Scheme	12-17-2009
Music and skateboarding have always gone hand in hand. We've recently found a band that you might start hearing in skate videos and at your local watering hole. If yo uhjave the volume up on your computer, then you're listening to them now. Keep your eyes and ears open for Routine Scheme.
Unseen Luan Oliveira Footage.	12-14-2009
Check out Luan's new video clip on the Flip website HERE. It has a bunch of unseen footage that wasn't in Extremely Sorry.
Globe's United By Fate Six	12-11-2009
You can now watch Globe's United By Fate Six HERE. Grab a bag of popcorn and a cool drink because this isn't a quick 5 minute vid. Tis is the real deal.
Nate Sherwood gets his own promodel shoe on AIRSPEED	12-07-2009
With a flood of emails overtaking the AIRSPEED Email servers regarding "The Sherwood" they decide to let everyone know where they can acquire the newest model of AIRSPEED's to skate like Sherwood! Check out the flier.
Bangers For Bucks	12-03-2009
The biggest retail shop team contest in the history of East Coast Skateboarding will be going down next month and there are three more spots available. The shops have sent in their footage to Surf Expo, and it's up to you guys to vote for your favorite. Head to www.surfexpo.com to vote your favorite shop video in.
Tampa Am Weekend.	12-03-2009
It's Thursday and everyone is pretty much in town or will be by tonight. The Pros are stopping by local shops, and the Ams are getting their lines dialed in at the park. If you're here, welcome to Tampa. If you're not, you're blowing it!
Sierra Fellers Shoe Release Party.	11-30-2009
If you're going to be in the Santa Monica California area go check out Sierra Fellers Circa shoe release party. Check out the flyer for details.
Habitat Skateboards Elevates Its Brand Footprint in the Skate Industry	11-20-2009
Marking its 10-year anniversary in the skateboard industry, Habitat Skateboards is pleased to announce the initial launch of their skateboard footwear line, Habitat Footwear. Since its inception, Habitat has been committed to pure skateboarding, timeless design and inspiration from the natural world. The Footwear Designed by skateboarders for skateboarding, Habitat Footwear boasts the core components of comfort, weight and durability to optimize skate performance. Consisting of six models, the line also infuses Habitat’s signature design principles --branded colorways, visual balance, and attention to detail. “After 10 years of building a solid presence in the hardgoods market, developing a footwear line was a new creative outlet for Habitat and a natural next step in the progression of the brand,” stated Joe Castrucci. “Footwear is a great platform for the evolution of Habitat. Pre-season sales have exceeded our goals and we are excited for the full product launch early next year,” added Chris Carter. The Team Representing the next generation in the ever-evolving Habitat brand, amateur skateboarders, Guru Khalsa, Marius Syvanen, Austyn Gillette, and Alex Davis have teamed up to be the faces behind the footwear line. The Collaboration Habitat is proud to celebrate and honor acclaimed mid-century wildlife artist Charley Harper in its footwear launch. Three Charley Harper Artist Series decks and shoes will be available in the first season which include classic Harper artwork printed insoles and corresponding exterior fabric colors.
Dango is Dead Video Hype.	11-20-2009
Here are some bonus clips from the Dango is Dead. Give me some MORE.
Cocoa Beach Thankskating contest.	11-19-2009
Scooter and the crew at Cocoa Beach Skatepark are going to be doing a contest the day before Thanksgiving. The events at Cocoa Beach are always fun, and with this weather we've been having, I'm sure this is going to be another great event. Peep the flyer for details.
Plus Skateshop Creature Video Premiere.	11-19-2009
Nothing to do tomorrow night? Plus Skateshop in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida is about to get Hesh. Check out the new Creature Video and skate the best TF in the state all in one night.
Come Party With Us, (Gator Style).	11-19-2009
This Saturday is Gator Board Shop's 4 Year Anniversary Party. Come party with us, and about 200 of your closest friends to check out Gator's newest video; Stay Loose. Peep the flyer for details.
5boro Skateboards set to invade the South.	11-19-2009
The 5boro Skateboards team is planning on getting out of the NYC Winter for a little bit and head on down to the Southeast. Check out their Am squad skating Tampa Am and at your local parks and spots.
David Perry on Hype Skateboards	11-19-2009
The newest addition on Hype Skateboards is none other than our September Issue cover choice, David Perry. Check out more about Hype Skateboards HERE.
Keep an eye on Vengeance Clothing Co.	11-18-2009
These guys continue to grow, and here are two new additions to the squad. Vengeance Clothing is pleased to welcome Mike Fields and Sean Whitcomb to the team. Mike and Sean have skated with the top guys in the industry at The Berrics, Fantasy Factory and more. Look for more of the same classic footage, as seen previously in the TC Mixtapes, now with the Vengeance team.
New Shop Opening. (Westside Skateshop)	11-12-2009
In one of the worst economy's since the great depression, as shops and parks are closing John Montesi and the crew at Westside Skateshop are expanding. Westside has just opened up their Clearwater location at 18370 US 19 North in Clearwater, Florida. The phone # is 727-216-6950. Stop in, check it out and pick up some Holiday necessities.
Mesh Skatepark is going out of business.	11-10-2009
You hear how bad the economy is on the news, online and in the papers, but it really doesn't hit you until it hits home. Well, a bomb was dropped on us last week when we found out that Mesh Skatepark will be closing their doors forever after 2009. We will be sad to see them go. RIP Mesh, and good luck to everyone that called Mesh home.
The New Crown Skateboards Video	11-09-2009
is out now. Where do you pick it up? On your computer. Here's the link. CLICK ME TO PLAY THE VIDEO.
Keystone Skateboards Thanksgiving Tour.	11-04-2009
Keystone Skateboards has a small tour confirmed the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Most kids have off from school that week because of the holiday so why not give them a reason to hit some indoor parks? Skateboarding From Ronnie Gordon, John Desimas, Chris Gedney and more! Special guests at each stop.
Holiday Issue.	11-04-2009
The Holiday Issue is at the press and will be shipping this week. Look for it at local shop starting this week. Happy Holidays to everyone from us here.
Thanksgiving Shred Fest	11-03-2009
10am November 7 20$ Free to lurkey like a turkey Paradise Funplex 555 Fortenberry Road Merritt Island, FL 32952 321-454-7777
Surf Expo Banger's for Bucks.	10-30-2009
Surf Expo is putting on a $15,000 Banger's For Bucks competition this January. Please do not call us to get your shop in the contest. Submit video footage to Surf Expo and if your crew has what it takes I'm sure you will be awarded a spot. In the meantime, here is the flyer with all of the info.
Grind For Life Cocoa Beach Skatepark Benefit.	10-29-2009
It happens every year and here it comes again. One of the highly anticipated events at the famous Cocoa Beach Skatepark. Check out the flyer for details.
Eastwood Skatepark and GFL Event.	10-29-2009
Mike Roger's and and Chris Chamber's are teaming up to give you a Grind For Life event at Eastwood skatepark. Check the flyer for details.
Holiday Rail Buying Season.	10-22-2009
I guess it's that time of year again, because we have had several shops call us up on how to get rails for their shops. Well, if you're a Florida shop, you can contact Eric and Mike at Old School Compound. Not only do they have their own skatepark in Lakeland, Florida, but they also make custom rails and ramps. So if you or anyone you know is looking for ramps and rails, give the guys at Old School a call.
Wow. Another Halloween Contest	10-22-2009
This one is at Graffiti Skate Zone in Palm Bay. We've been to this event in the past and it's a really good time. The weather is perfect and the vibe is great.
Another Halloween Contest.	10-22-2009
Check out Kona's Halloween Contest. It looks like somebody know's Kristian Svitak pretty good.
The Dango Is Dead Premier.	10-22-2009
It seems like we have been wanting to see this video more than any of the Westside Video's to date. As the Westside Videos keep getting better, we're really looking forward to this one. The premier will be December 5th in Ybor. We strongly suggest you be there.
On Halloween night, there's a Murder Ride Skateboards video premiere at 6pm over at the Skatepark of Tampa	10-21-2009
After the Vert is Dead Contest you can check out Florida's newest board company Murder Ride Skateboards new video.
Vert is Dead Jam on Halloween...	10-21-2009
Skatepark of Tampa is proud to announce that they're hosting their Vert is Dead Jam on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2009. This will be their sixth All Ages Contest of the year and will be hosted on the Vert Ramp. That's right. They're creating a mini-street course on the VertRamp flat-bottom, prior to killing it sometime next year. They will have a total of four Divisions and they're giving away prizes up to 5th place in each one. They also hope to stoke out the kids (and parents) with a few Product Tosses throughout the day.
WORLD INDUSTRIES TEXAS/LOUISIANA TOUR.	10-16-2009
World Industries is making a few stops around the Johnny Romano Memorial Skate Jam. Here’s their tour stops schedule. 10/31 The Vertical Limit - Denton, TX - 12PM - Signing 10/31 Rhythm Skate Shop - Dallas, TX- 5PM - Demo 11/4 Texas Skate- San Marcos - 4PM - Demo 11/5 Goodtimes - New Braunfels, TX - 4PM - Demo 11/9 Skate Spot - Lafayette, LA - 6PM - Demo
Royal Trucks + eS Collaborate	10-15-2009
Head into your local skate shop and pick up a pair of the new eS x Royal Truck Collabo kicks and push off Shown: Theory 1.5 - Justin Eldridge’s Pro Model
Chaz Ortiz signing at Galactic G.	10-15-2009
ZY Official Chaz Ortiz will be stopping by Galactic G Skateshop in Orlando, FLA for a autograph signing on Friday October 16th @ 6pm.
As if you needed another reason to goto the Gatorade Free Flow Tour	10-13-2009
As if you needed another reason to goto the Gatorade Free Flow Tour final stop in Orlando Florida this weekend --yes this weekend-- here is the night life schedule. Will the pros be there? We can't speak on their behalf but we are going to see for our selfs and you should too!
8103 Clothing's DJ Gaudin.	10-12-2009
DJ had last issue's Coming Up. He's now dropping footage that you can peep HERE. Keep your eye on DJ. The kid is coming up hard.
Atnalta Skateboards is throwing a party.	10-12-2009
The guys from Atnalta Skateboards are throwing a three year in bidness party. If you're looking to have a good time, and you're going to be in Atlanta, check this thing out. It's sure to be a good time.
Check out this contest!	10-12-2009
DO IT!
Altamont is Giving Away Tickets to the Sold-Out “An Evening of Skate Videos” in New York City.	10-12-2009
Altamont is Giving Away Tickets to the Sold-Out “An Evening of Skate Videos” in New York City. This event sponsored by Altamont and hosted by Altamont contributor Patrick O’Dell and Spike Jonze at the MoMa in New York City. If you're 21 or older, enter right now for a chance to win two tickets to join Altamont contributor Patrick O'Dell and Spike Jonze for the already sold-out event “An Evening of Skate Videos” featuring influential skate flicks from the 1980s to today--including Jonze's own legendary contributions to the genre. A panel of significant skateboarders and filmmakers, including Jonze himself, will discuss their work. The winner will also receive an exclusive limited-edition poster by Chris Johanson. A live performance by Altamont contributors No Age will follow. October 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. MoMa Theatre 1 11 West 53rd Street New York City Age 21 or older only You must be 21 or older to enter this contest. One winner will receive two tickets to this sold-out event. The winner is responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses. The contest ends on October 12, 2009. The winner will be notified by 6:00 p.m. on October 12. To enter the contest, visit: http://contests.altamontapparel.com/skate-videos/
etnies just launched the behind the scenes video	10-12-2009
LAKE FOREST, CA. (October 2, 2009) – etnies just launched the behind the scenes video and photo feature of its etnies’ Skate & Create II video entry “The Legend Of Boxton Square.” Check it out at etnies.com.
RAPPER FLO RIDA TO HEADLINE CONCERT OCTOBER 18 AT THE DEW TOUR’S PLAYSTATION® PRO IN ORLANDO	10-12-2009
RAPPER FLO RIDA TO HEADLINE CONCERT OCTOBER 18 AT THE DEW TOUR’S PLAYSTATION® PRO IN ORLANDO Year-End Dew Cup Awards Ceremony to Serve as Opening Act for Florida Native Burr Ridge, Ill. – October 2, 2009 – The Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced that rapper Flo Rida will headline its Music Series presented by Verizon Wireless on Sunday, October 18. The concert will serve as the finale of the fifth and final stop of the 2009 Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro, and will take place at Amway Arena in Orlando at 8:00pm. Hailing from Miami, Flo Rida received national attention when his first single “Low,” featuring T-Pain, exploded onto the scene in late 2007, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The song – from his debut album, Mail On Sunday – earned him the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Hip-Hop Song as well as two Grammy nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song. Following up the success of the first album, Flo Rida’s sophomore album, R.O.O.T.S. also received acclaim when the single “Right Round” jumped from No. 58 to the top spot on the Billboard charts in just one week and broke records for the most digital sales. For more information on Flo Rida please visit www.officialflo.com and www.myspace.com/officialflo. To close out the fifth year of the Dew Tour, the Dew Cup Awards Ceremony will open the show at Amway Arena. Recognizing the top athletes in each of the Tour’s five disciplines (skate park and vert; BMX park, vert and dirt), the Dew Cup Awards Ceremony will honor accomplishments from the 2009 season as well as celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Dew Tour. Tickets for the 2009 Dew Tour and Orlando’s PlayStation® Pro are now on sale at Ticketmaster, Ticketmaster.com and select Ticketmaster retail outlets or by phone at (407) 839-3900. The complete 2009 Dew Tour schedule is as follows: Event Date Location Nike 6.0 BMX Open June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Skate Open July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Banknorth Garden Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, Utah—EnergySolutions Arena PlayStation® Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena In its fifth year, the Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2008 Dew Tour totaled nearly 275,000 and an average of 49 million viewers tuned in via NBC, USA, MTV and MTV2. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end.
Rollin’ with… Davis Torgerson	10-12-2009
etnies just posted a new video feature called “Rollin’ with… Davis Torgerson” and I think watching this skate footy is a great way to take your mind off everything else for a few minutes… etnies.com
Zero x Plus Skateshop Collaboration...	10-06-2009
Zero X Plus Skateshop have a collaboration deck, wheel, and T-shirt that are dropping today. Check out more at PlusSkateShop.com
World Industries & Malcolm Watson Part Ways	10-02-2009
World Industries thanks Malcolm Watson for his 2 years of devotion to the brand. Malcolm will be pursuing some independent interests. The World family wishes him luck in his future endeavors.
AIRSPEED IS PUTTING ON A NATIONAL SKATEBOARD PHOTO CONTEST!!!	10-01-2009
Send in your best Skate photos & get entered to win a new ipod touch!!! * Must wear Airspeed Shoes * Email photos to: incalinc (at) gmail.com subject Photo Contest * Contest ends November 1st 2009 Hurry up! The more photos you take the better chance you have of winning!
HAROLD HUNTER DAY III – OCTOBER 10, 2009 – NEW YORK CITY	09-30-2009
The Harold Hunter Foundation, in partnership with Zoo York, New Era, CCS and DC Shoes, is proud to announce that the 3rd Annual Harold Hunter Day will take place Saturday, October 10th, in New York City. Established in 2006 after Harold’s untimely passing, HH Day III will once again unite NYC’s skateboarding community for a positive day of shredding in honor of the one-and-only, Harold Hunter. An iconic figure in New York’s downtown scene, Harold’s larger-than-life personality and generous nature touched the lives of countless people around the world. HH Day commemorates a life well lived by celebrating the things Harold loved most–skateboarding, music, friends, family, good times and of course, NYC. On Saturday afternoon, October 10th, HH Day III will kick off at the Manhattan Bridge Skatepark on the corner of Pike and Monroe Streets in Chinatown. An all-ages skate jam will run from 1–5pm with pop-up best trick events throughout the day, a massive product toss and beats courtesy of DJ Smoke LES and DJ Ani. Once the skate jam is a wrap, an after-party will go down from 9pm-Midnight at KCDC Skateshop located at 90 North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Open to the 21+ crowd only, Harold’s party people will enjoy free beverages and live music, with mini-ramp sessions in full effect all night. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Harold Hunter Foundation relies on support from the skateboarding community to achieve its mission of providing “inner-city youth with valuable life experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth by encouraging and sponsoring their interest in skateboarding.” With this goal in mind, an exclusive run of limited edition HH Day III T-shirts and New Era hats will be sold to commemorate the event with proceeds benefiting the HH Foundation. Both items feature a collage of classic Harold portraits shot and donated by long-time friend and acclaimed photographer/videographer, Giovanni Reda. The T-shirt ($20) and hat ($35) will be available for purchase separately, or together as a kit ($50). “As Harold once said, ‘Growing up in New York I never thought it would be like this, but now being here in New York it is like this,’” says Mark Nardelli, HH Day co-organizer and CCS brand director. “Let’s keep things popp’n like Harold always did and have a good time skating with his extended NYC family.” Harold Hunter Day III is made possible through generous support from the numerous people and companies that played an integral role in Harold’s life. This year a special thank you goes out to Zoo York, New Era, CCS, DC Shoes, Shut, Camp Woodward, KCDC, 5boro, UXA, Brooklyn Brewery, Acapulco Gold, DQM, The Professionals A/V and DJ Equipment, Hopps, Alien Workshop, Habitat, Official, Verte, Billy’s Nuts, Frank151, Instant Winner, Famous, Savage, Off Bowery, Autumn, Anything, Rival, Homage, Supreme, Dah Shop, POST, Rockstar Bearings and Red Bull. For more information on Harold Hunter Day III and the Harold Hunter Foundation, please visit: www.haroldhunter.org
NJ Skateshop Demo info.	09-30-2009
The NJ Skateshop team is having a demo coming up for a church in Northern New Jersey called; Solid Foundation Skatepark. Check out more details HERE.
Keystone Skateboards welcomes John Desimas	09-25-2009
You can peep the welcome footage HERE.
Cosmic Vomit Video Release Info.	09-24-2009
Here's the latest promo. CLICK HERE TO VOMIT. Some of these names should sound familiar since most of these guys have been featured right here in FTK. Here is the promo info. WHEN: Premiering October 23rd TIME: 9:30pm PLACE: Movies of Delray MAP: 7421 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33446 Cosmic Vomit is a film by Grant Yansura Featuring Bert Wootton, Johan Stuckey, Derek Mclean, Andrew Considine, Grant Yansura, Rysean Goods and Justin Fuller. Also featuring Ryan O’connor, Cody Lucas, David Perry, Ian Rosenberg, Black Dave, Yaje Popson and Aaron Glueck.
FKD Park Project - Watch The Trailer - Starts Oct 5th	09-24-2009
Tum Yeto	09-24-2009
Tum Yeto: - The New Tum Yeto Fall 09 Catalog is out. Check it out here! Foundation: - Angel Ramirez has a new shoe sponsor. Look for his intro very soon. Nick Merlino has moved from Atlantic City to Long Beach with a few friends from Jersey, look for more coverage and ads coming soon. Sierra has been traveling the world with Circa and just finished up an interview with The Skateboard Mag, look for it very soon. Corey Duffel has been filming in his hometown and is finally healed up, back to normal. Gareth Stehr is back from 3 solid Woodward Skatecamp visits (check the footage at Shred or Die and TWS) David Reyes just moved into Nick Trapasso's house in Long Beach. Look for David's interview in The Skateboard Mag in the next few months. Toy Machine: - The Toy Machine team just filmed a "Skatepark Round Up" for Thrasher Magazine. Check it out over at Thrasher very soon. You can also peep the Woodward web video here. Nick Trapasso is putting the finishing touches on his part for "Prevent This Tradegy" The video will be available shortly. Nick also celebrated his 21st birthday in Las Vegas on the 9th with the rest of the LE crew. Leo Romero has been traveling all over to wrap up his part for Stay Gold, look for the Emerica video to drop in early 2010. Josh Harmony just put out an album and it's available on iTunes. Billy Marks is finishing up a battle commander for The Berrics. Johnny Layton has been tossing himself down the Santa Monica triple set this month and just returned from Denver. Diego Bucchieri is in Spain but coming back to the states as soon as his Visa problems get straight. Austin is skating and filming around his Long Beach neighborhood. Matt Bennett has a new roomate and it's long time friend Griffin Collins. Matt has been skating everyday and filming for the new Toy Machine promo. Look for the Toy promo in 2010. Dekline: - Nick Merlino's intro ad just dropped and he's now living in Long Beach. Austin Stephens, Diego Bucchieri, Matt Bennett and Jordan Taylor are all filming for an upcoming Toy Machine promo due out sometime next year. Gareth Stehr is getting his Garelli fixed up to get him around L.A. for the time being. Jason Adams part in the new Black Label video is awesome. Check it out to see what he has been up too. Pig: - The new wheels are in! Check out Nick Merlino's intro ad!
Altamont Presents 10 Episodes Of The South By Southwest	09-24-2009
Altamont Presents 10 Episodes Of The South By Southwest Altamont Tour Featuring the Altamont Skate Team, No Age and The Goat & The Occasional Others Filmed and Edited by Patrick O’Dell Episode One: http://altamontapparel.com/sxsw-tour-pt01/ Altamont Apparel LTD releases the first of 10 daily episodes documenting their recent road trip from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas filmed and edited entirely by Patrick O’Dell (Epicly Later’d). Unlike your typical skate tour, the Altamont tour was a mash up of days spent skateboarding and nights of energetic live music, featuring the Altamont skate team and contributor bands, No Age and The Goat and The Occasional Others making their way out to this year’s annual South by Southwest music conference. Cut from a different cloth, indeed. One new episode will appear every weekday on the Altamont website from September 21 – October 2, 2009. Check out the schedule below for the additional episodes dates and times! Altamont South By Southwest Tour Episode Release Dates: (All Times P.D.T.) Episode 1: Monday, September 21 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 2: Tuesday, September 22 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 3: Wednesday, September 23 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 4: Thursday, September 24 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 5: Friday, September 25 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 6: Monday, September 28 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 7: Tuesday, September 29 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 8: Wednesday, September 30 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 9: Thursday, October 1 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 10: Friday, October 2 @ 11:00 A.M.
JACK OLSON WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR SKATE PARK FINALS IN SALT LAKE CITY	09-24-2009
JACK OLSON WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR SKATE PARK FINALS IN SALT LAKE CITY As Champion, Olson Will Compete Against Dew Tour Pros at PlayStation® Pro, Oct. 15-18 Salt Lake City – September 19, 2009 – Jack Olson won the skate park contest Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, being held in conjunction with the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge. Going into the final jam session in second place, Olson, a 14-year-old St. Louis Park, Minn. native, used the 10 minutes to land a number of technical tricks – including a switch 270 front board and a big spin back lip – to clinch the win. Australian Ray Macken finished in second place, using a huge backside flip and a kickflip back lip, while Poway, Calif.-native Brendon Villanueva’s hardflip and double flip gave him the third-place spot. “It feels great. I never dreamed it would happen to me,” Olson said. “It took me three contests to qualify for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, so this gave me the chance to prove myself. I knew there was a way bigger prize at stake, so I knew I had to skate harder than I ever have.” With the win at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, Olson earns a spot in the Dew Tour’s PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18, to compete against the pros. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals are being held in conjunction with the Toyota Challenge, a four-day competition that is the fourth of five stops on the Dew Tour, which features skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross. Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals Results Saturday, September 19, 2009 Salt Lake City Skate Park Finals 1. Jack Olson, St. Louis Park, Minn., 85.18. 2. Raymond Macken, Australia, 84.45. 3. Brendon Villanueva, Poway, Calif., 80.75. 4. Alex Longcamp, Aurora, Ind., 79.15. 5. Tyson Bowerbank, Sandy, Utah, 77.60. 6. CJ Dixon, Cocoa Beach, Fla., 76.83. 7. Chase Webb, Oceanside, Calif., 73.40. 8. Alec Majerus, Rochester, Minn., 73.10. 9. Ryan Thompson, Katy, Texas, 72.85. 10. Caedyn Curto, Redondo Beach, Fla., 70.30. 11. Anthony Estrada, Ontario, Calif., 65.85. 12. Aaron Collier, Lake Mary, Fla., 54.20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the overall skate and BMX park champions and the overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18.
CLAY KREINER WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR SKATE VERT FINALS IN SALT LAKE CITY	09-24-2009
CLAY KREINER WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR SKATE VERT FINALS IN SALT LAKE CITY As Champion, Kreiner Will Compete Against Dew Tour Pros at PlayStation® Pro, Oct. 15-18 Salt Lake City – September 18, 2009 – Clay Kreiner won the skate vert contest Friday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, being held in conjunction with the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge. Out of a field of eight emerging amateur vert skaters, 12-year-old Clay Kreiner of Simpsonville, S.C., the youngest of the group, earned the win with the huge height on each of his tricks, including a stalefish into the gap and a 540 to seal the victory. Apopka, Fla.-native Dalton Dern clinched second place with a blunt to fakie and back-to-back 540s. Rounding out the top three was Sammy Schoonderwoerd of Carlsbad, Calif., who landed a huge backside 540 and a McTwist. “I’m super stoked I was able to win. I wasn’t expecting it since all the other kids were so much bigger and older than me, but I guess the height I was getting made the difference,” Kreiner said. “I’m going to get destroyed against all the pros, but it’s going to be the best experience of my life.” With the win at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, Kreiner earns a spot in the Dew Tour’s PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18, to compete against the pros. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals are being held in conjunction with the Toyota Challenge, a four-day competition that is the fourth of five stops on the Dew Tour, which features skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross. Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals Results Friday, September 18, 2009 Salt Lake City Skate Vert Finals 1. Clay Kreiner, Simpsonville, S.C., 86.00. 2. Dalton Dern, Apopka, Fla., 85.00. 3. Sammy Schoonderwoerd, Carlsbad, Calif., 83.00*. 4. Brian Kucharski, Monroe, N.J., 83.00*. 5. Jimmy Wilkins, Columbus, Ohio, 80.00. 6. Joey Hamlisch, San Diego, Calif., 75.00. 7. Jordan Price, Daytona Beach, Fla., 73.00. 8. Zane Timpson, San Diego, Calif., 69.00. *Schoonderwoerd’s second-best score topped Kucharski’s, giving Schoonderwoerd third place. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18.
Altamont Presents 10 Episodes Of The South By Southwest	09-24-2009
Altamont Presents 10 Episodes Of The South By Southwest Altamont Tour Featuring the Altamont Skate Team, No Age and The Goat & The Occasional Others Filmed and Edited by Patrick O’Dell Los Angeles, CA – Beginning next Monday, Altamont Apparel LTD will release the first of 10 daily episodes documenting their recent road trip from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas filmed and edited entirely by Patrick O’Dell (Epicly Later’d). Unlike your typical skate tour, the Altamont tour was a mash up of days spent skateboarding and nights of energetic live music, featuring the Altamont skate team and contributor bands, No Age and The Goat and The Occasional Others making their way out to this year’s annual South by Southwest music conference. Cut from a different cloth, indeed. One new episode will appear every weekday on the Altamont website from September 21 – October 2, 2009. Go to www.AltamontApparel.com on Monday to watch the first episode! Check out the teaser for the video here: http://AltamontApparel.com/sxsw-tour-teaser/ Altamont South By Southwest Tour Episode Release Dates: (All Times P.D.T.) Episode 1: Monday, September 21 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 2: Tuesday, September 22 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 3: Wednesday, September 23 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 4: Thursday, September 24 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 5: Friday, September 25 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 6: Monday, September 28 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 7: Tuesday, September 29 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 8: Wednesday, September 30 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 9: Thursday, October 1 @ 11:00 A.M. Episode 10: Friday, October 2 @ 11:00 A.M.
Sangria Nights.	09-24-2009
check out some footy of the etnies European Tour on a web clip called Sangria Nights. etnies.com
Kona Skatepark Mini Ramp Contest this Saturday!	09-23-2009
The contest scene has been relatively quiet these past few weeks. Here's an event that will be going down this weekend.
Free lunch with Nick Merlino	09-23-2009
Nick talks chicken wings, Slap message board haters, Rob Dyrdek, and more on this weeks Free Lunch. Check it out CLICK HERE.
World Industries Hits the Road with Hardgoods.	09-21-2009
World Industries announces they will be hitting the road in Southern California, Arizona, and Southern Nevada with a mobile warehouse program. World has customized new vehicles and plans to have company sales representatives and products in front of the skate retailers on a more routine basis in the selected territories. The vehicles are set up as a mobile office and warehouse with an assortment of World’s best selling hardgoods, apparel and accessories available for at once sales and fulfilled right out of the van. The vehicle is stocked with a large assortment and will be able to handle single board to multiple board or larger purchases. This program gives the retailers an easier way to restock their hardgoods area at a higher frequency with no minimum order at a savings to them. Keeping the board wall looking well stocked with fresh new product. Pricing will remain at the regular wholesale cost. “We’re really looking forward to using Southern California and the other select territories to test this concept. The hope is to be able to build this program into a great benefit for our skate retailers and move it into all territories across the U.S. By bringing the product to the shops we hope to add a little more savings to the retailer, help them increase the frequency in which they update their product offerings, and give them better margins on hardgoods. This is one way that World Industries is helping out our skate retailers” –John Dickinson, President “Sales reps are on the road constantly, we think this is a great opportunity to create more brand awareness. The fully wrapped vehicles act as mobile marketing tools. Simultaneously, it gives World Industries a chance to build better relationships with our skate accounts by bringing World’s best selling products right to their front doors. Saving them time and money on shipping” – R.P. Bess, Director of Marketing
Goto the Black Box website and check out the video of Chris Cole facing a kid with his board.	09-20-2009
Cross Roads best trick CLICK HERE TO WATCH.
VIDEO FOOOOTY	09-18-2009
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ALLI AND FUEL TV PARTNER TO WEBCAST AND BROADCAST GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR	09-18-2009
ALLI AND FUEL TV PARTNER TO WEBCAST AND BROADCAST GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR Skate Park Finals Webcast Live on FUEL.TV, Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5:30pm MST Burr Ridge, Ill. – September 15, 2009 – The Gatorade Free Flow Tour today announced that for the first time in its five-year history, the Tour’s skate park finals will be streamed live in HD on Fuel.tv. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals will take place in conjunction with the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, Sept. 17-20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s skate park finals, held at Salt Lake City’s EnergySolutions Arena, will take place in two parts. The semifinals will feature all 28 event winners as well as wildcard entries selected from the season’s overall contestant pool competing in a series of five-minute jam sessions. The top 12 skaters from the semifinal round of competition will advance to the skate park finals, which will be broadcast live in HD on Fuel.tv beginning at 5:30pm MST. The schedule of events for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals is as follows (all times are MST): Friday, September 18th – Gates Open at 2:00PM 6:45PM – 7:45PM GFFT SKB Vert Final Saturday, September 19th – Gates Open at NOON 2:30PM – 3:30PM GFFT SKB Park Final – Semifinal Round* 3:45PM – 5:15PM GFFT BMX Park Final 5:30PM – 6:30PM GFFT SKB Park Final – Final Round** Sunday, September 20th - Gates Open at 11:00AM 1:00PM – 1:30PM GFFT BMX Vert Final *Top 12 skaters from Round 1 will advance to Round 2 **Skate park finals (Round 2) will be streamed live on Fuel.tv ***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE The webcast is part of a larger initiative between Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, and FUEL TV, the only network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, involving the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. The partnership continues to bring increased media coverage to the official amateur series of the Dew Tour through the webcast, as well as broadcast shows on FUEL TV. As part of the agreement, FUEL TV will also broadcast two specific shows around this summer’s Gatorade Free Flow Tour, including a BMX highlights show that will air October 12, 2009 at 8:30pm ET/PT, and a Skate highlights show airing October 16, 2009 at 8:00pm ET/ PT. In addition, FUEL TV is airing ten vignettes about the Gatorade Free Flow Tour on the network’s daily interview and variety show “The Daily Habit,” and the winners of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour will be featured in exclusive interviews on “The Daily Habit.” FUEL TV’s news show “The Weekly Update with Boost Mobile” will also cover the local stops and the finals of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour.
Connor Smallwood out of Gibsonville, North Carolina and riding for Little Paw Skateboards wins "all around best skater" during Afro-Punk Skate Contest.	09-16-2009
The grand prize is an all expenses paid trip, courtesy of ESPN as a special guest to X-Games. Big ups to Matt Morgan and his staff for creating this awesome skateboard event.
Gatorade Free Flow Tour Miami+Mesh Recap	09-11-2009
Words by Brett LaCour Over the course of two weekends, the Gatorade Free Flow Tour made its way across Florida, bringing out the future of the state’s skateboarding at two back-to-back stops. From MIA on August 16th to Mesh Skatepark on the 22nd, the best Florida had to offer was in attendance for the chance to win a spot in the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City, Utah, September 17-20. Florida’s top talent took center stage beginning at Miami’s MIA Skatepark to battle it out for the trip to the Finals. Beginning with 12 initial rounds of eliminations and a semifinal in between, the judges were able to select the top five skaters from the day for a final jam of epic proportions. In third was local shredder D’Andre Pendergrass coming through with a cab noseslide down the double set rail, fakie full cab over the double set, blunt down the marble hubba, and a crook down the double set rail. Jamie Foy took second, stomping a tre flip down the double set, a beefy frontside 180 over the rail on the hip, pop-shuv FS lip on the double set rail, nose grind on the same rail, and a blunt to fakie on the seven-foot quarter, following it up with a fakie full cab on the hip. Earning the trip to the Salt Lake City Finals for the second year in a row was CJ Dixon. CJ left no feature untouched and practically landed everything on his first try with effortless style. His nollie noseblunt down the double set rail, blunt to fakie on the bank to bank, kickflip front fifty on the marble hubbe, FS bigspin over the double set, and a FS bigspin frontside lip on the hip rail helped him solidify his win. Following the Gatorade Free Flow Tour stop at MIA, the Tour picked up stakes and moved over to Mesh Skatepark in Longwood the next weekend. Once again, all the local rippers were in attendance, along with those who wanted a second chance at the title after competing at MIA. The energy levels were high in the park when it came time for the contest. The finals were a stacked group of the five best. Alex Pellegrino rounded out the top three with a FS bigspin boardslide on the flat rail over the pyramid, BS bigspin boardslide on the double set rail, and a nollie inward heel over the hip. In second place was Paul Torrento with the most creative lines all day and the most original approach to the park with a backside noseblunt on the bank to bank, FS bigspin boardslide on the double set rail, and a gnarly transfer to wallride from the banked ledge nearby. Snagging the win and a plane ticket to the SLC Finals was Aaron Collier landing a grip of tricks that took place all over the park and consisted of a blunt kickflip to fakie on the super narrow quarter with high fall factor, kickflip back lip to fakie on the double set rail, switch flip over the double set, big FS 180 transfer from the quarter to wallride, switch FS board on the double set rail, and a nollie full cab flip over the hip. Congrats to CJ and Aaron and good luck in the Finals! With 53 events on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, they’ll be battling it out against some of the country’s best. But after seeing what last year’s overall champ Timmy Knuth has done, my guess is Florida will have another good showing at the Gatorade Free Flow Finals this year in Salt Lake City with these two guys leading the charge. MIA Results Mesh Results 1st CJ Dixon, Cocoa Beach, Fla. 1st Aaron Collier, Sanford, Fla. 2nd Jamie Foy, Deerfield Beach, Fla. 2nd Paul Torrento, Longwood, Fla. 3rd D’Andre Pendergrass, Miami, Fla. 3rd Alex Pellegrino, Tampa, Fla.
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BRANDON STROSSER WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT AUTUMN RAMP PARK	09-11-2009
BRANDON STROSSER WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT AUTUMN RAMP PARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – September 8, 2009 – Out of a field of 76 skaters, Brandon Strosser won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s final stop of the 2009 season, held in Joplin, Mo. Seventeen-year-old Strosser from Lancaster, Pa. earned the skate park victory at Autumn Ramp Park after executing a kickflip backside lipslide and a bigspin frontside boardslide during the final jam session to punch his ticket to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals. Lance Rothenburger was second and Marcus Moreland rounded out the top three. Strosser is a two-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, having won the skate park competition at last year’s Tour event at Camp Woodward in Pennsylvania. “I’m so glad I won!” Strosser said. “After getting second place at a few other [Gatorade Free Flow Tour] contests this summer, I knew this was my last chance at the Finals. Salt Lake City, here I come!” “The contests went great this weekend,” Autumn Ramp Park owner Jeremiah Anderson said. “We’re really glad to have Gatorade promoting the Tour this year and giving these kids a great opportunity.” With the win, Strosser earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Autumn Ramp Park Results Saturday, September 5, 2009 Joplin, Mo. Skate Park 1. Brandon Strosser, Lancaster, Pa. 2. Lance Rothenburger, Columbia, Mo. 3. Marcus Moreland, Aurora, Mo. 4. Kaleb Keller, Ofallen, Mo. 5. Zach Doelling, Independence, Mo. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour includes a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
8103 Clothing just posted a promo of Paul Hart.	09-07-2009
Check out the ridiculousness HERE.
DEREK RIVERA WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT OGIO TRAINING FACILITY	09-04-2009
DEREK RIVERA WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT OGIO TRAINING FACILITY Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 29, 2009 – Out of a field of 44 skaters, Derek Rivera won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Salt Lake City, Utah. Fifteen-year-old Rivera from Salt Lake City earned the skate park victory at the Ogio Training Facility after executing a switch frontside big spin and a frontside feeble to seal the victory during the final jam session. Brodie Penrod was second and Jake Asdel finished in third place. “I’ve been looking forward to this contest for awhile,” Rivera said. “I’m psyched I won it and can represent SLC in the Finals!” “This is a great way to start your career,” professional skater Christian Sereika, who judged the competition at Ogio, said. “This contest was sick, and I’m stoked to see what Derek can do in a few weeks at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals.” With the win, Rivera earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Ogio Training Facility Results Saturday, August 29, 2009 Salt Lake City, Utah Skate Park 1. Derek Rivera, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2. Brodie Penrod, American Fork, Utah. 3. Jake Asdel, Ventura, Calif. 4. Kenneth Tanner, Las Vegas, Nev. 5. Enzo Cautela, Las Vegas, Nev. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour includes a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
September Issue.	09-02-2009
The September Issue is at the press and should be hitting stores early next week. Here is just a sample with the pic of the cover. Look out for raw interviews, solid editorial, and even some new companies jumping into the game.
World Industries signs Anthony Shetler as newest pro.	09-02-2009
World Industries adds Anthony Shetler to the team. Anthony joins the World family as the brands newest pro to endorse World Industries skateboards and footwear. With a successful amateur career behind him World Industries is excited to partner with Shetler and release a pro model board out Holiday 2009 and hopes of adding a Shetler signature color way shoe out early 2010. Anthony Shetler, “It feels rad to be a part of a company that has been in business for 20 plus years and helped to start all this raw street skating.” “I’ve known Anthony for a while and I’m really excited to work with him. He’s been killing it for years and I am glad that his first board will be with World.” – Charlie Thomas, World Industries Team Manager
Sorry for ya	08-29-2009
IT'S REALLY REAL!! The Flip Extremely Sorry World Premiere is showing on September 16th, 2009 in Orange County, CA. There will also be regional premieres across the U.S. with an international video premiere world tour, following the world premiere. DVD copies will be available on sale shortly after the premiere. More info coming soon... Check out the Extremely Sorry webpage at www.flipskateboards.com for video trailers and info about the soundtrack.
Tum Yeto News	08-27-2009
Dekline: - Austin Stephens, Gareth Stehr, Matt Bennett, Jordan Taylor and flow riders Sid Melvin and Cesar Fernandez just returned from Woodward skatecamp in Tehacapi, Ca for the second Woodward Dekline week. Austin tweaked his back on the trampoline but should be fine as soon as you read this. Look for updates on the site to follow shortly. All new styles are available right now from Dekline. Have a look at Dekline.com. Austin Stephens, Diego Bucchieri and Matt Bennett also visited Pop Shop down in Guadalajara Mexico. Check the Tum Yeto site for a videodrone episode featuring footage of the guys in Guadalajara. Nick Merlino's introducing ad drops this month look for the spread in the next issue of Thrasher. Toy Machine: - The Toy Machine team also just finished visiting Woodward West for Toy Machine week. Trapasso has been traveling the world filming for Thrasher's next video titled "Prevent This Tradegdy" The rest of the Toy Machine team has been in the streets filming for the Toy Machine promo. Diego is back in Spain, getting his visa problems sorted, look for Diego back in the states in a few months. Toy Machine has been invited to compete in the Vans Downtown Showdown which takes place a little earlier this year on Sept 25th and 26th. Ed submitted the top secret obstacle which is amazing, hopefully it will get selected! Foundation: - Corey has been traveling to Right Foot Forward premieres with the TWS crew and did a live online chat this past week. Corey also has a "Free Lunch" episode over at Shred or Die. Be sure to check out stories about Toy Machine staying at his house up in Walnut Creek and all the hijinx that former Foundation team manager Josh Beagle used to get into with the team. Nick Merlino is Foundation's newest am. Look for his ground breaking intro in the next issue if Thrasher. Flip camera provided us with a free HD camera which we used at Woodward West to film ourselves. Check the Footage at Shred or Die. Transworld also has footage of our visit to Woodward West on their site. Sierra is currently on a Circa tour with Abdias. Angel has been getting used to his new home in Long Beach and competed in the Cons Costal Carnage a few weeks back. The Foundation team has also been invited to compete in the Vans Downtown Showdown next month and we are hoping our submitted design will make an appearance. Pig Wheels: - The new wheels are in and Nick Merlino's intro ad drops this month also congratulation to international rider Sam Bosworth on winning X-Games 15 amateur vert.
AIRSPEED Footwear August 2009 News	08-25-2009
UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES AIRSPEED Footwear has been busy with updates from new team riders to hitting the streets to updating their website. They have too many updates to list here but you can find out everything they have updated by going to their new website www.airspeed.us
etnies Southern Comforts	08-25-2009
the etnies Southern Comforts video footy of the team that was just posted on etnies.com. It’s southern and a little right coasty which should be perfect for all of your viewing pleasures
AIRSPEED Footwear introduces Kristian Svitak & Brian Sumner	08-20-2009
AIRSPEED Footwear is doing big things! They added Kristian Svitak & Brian Sumner to the team and have even launched their new and improved website! Check it out RIGHT NOW RIGHT HERE
For all of the Timmy Knuth fans and haters...	08-14-2009
Word just came in that east coast coming up skater, Timmy Knuth just qualified for the finals at the Dew Tour in Portland. Check him out and his new braces this weekend on NBC. Timmy's tightened up his skating, style and now grill as of late. You can peep all of the live footage on NBC this Saturday at 4pm.
Altamont Team Demo @ The SPoT	08-12-2009
When: Saturday, August 29th Where: Skatepark of Tampa – 4215 East Columbus Drive, Tampa, FL 33605 What: All Ages Skate Contest and Altamont Team Demo Why: Just be there
DEW TOUR ARRIVES IN PORTLAND FOR WENDY’S INVITATIONAL AUGUST 13-16 AT THE ROSE QUARTER	08-12-2009
DEW TOUR ARRIVES IN PORTLAND FOR WENDY’S INVITATIONAL AUGUST 13-16 AT THE ROSE QUARTER Grounds Pass Tickets Only $15 for Adults, $5 for Kids Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 11, 2009 – The Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, begins the third stop of the 2009 season on Thursday, August 13 at the Rose Quarter. The Dew Tour comes to Portland, Ore. for the fifth consecutive year for the Wendy’s Invitational. The five-city tour kicked off in Chicago in June, continued in Boston in July and will include stops in Salt Lake City and Orlando to end the season. The Wendy’s Invitational will include competitions in BMX (park, vert and dirt) and skateboarding (park and vert). There will also be a freestyle motocross jam session and a Friday evening concert with hip-hop group, LMFAO. A daily Festival Village will include interactive booths, athlete autograph signings and much more. The athlete roster includes the who’s who in action sports, highlighted by 2009 Maloof Money Cup champions Chris Cole and Alex Perelson and X Games 15 gold medalists Paul Rodriguez, Scotty Cranmer and Garrett Reynolds. Event week kicks off with the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, featuring Dew Tour freestyle motocross athletes Adam Jones, Mike Mason and Robbie Maddison. The segment will air tonight, Tuesday, August 11th, at 11:35 p.m. EST. Tickets for the Dew Tour’s Wendy’s Invitational are on sale now through the Rose Quarter Box Office, participating Safeway and TicketsWest locations, by calling (877) 789-ROSE, or at ComcastTIX.com. The complete schedule of events for the Wendy’s Invitational is as follows: Thursday, August 13th – Gates Open at 2:00PM 3:30PM – 6:00PM SKB Park Prelims 7:00PM – 8:30PM SKB Vert Prelims Friday, August 14th – Gates Open at 3:00PM 3:00PM – 4:00PM BMX Vert Prelims 4:30PM – 6:00PM BMX Dirt Final 7:00PM – 8:30PM SKB Vert Final 9:00PM–11:00PM Music - LMFAO – Rose Garden Fountain Saturday, August 15th – Gates Open at NOON 1:00PM – 3:00PM SKB Park Final 3:30PM – 6:00PM BMX Park Prelims 7:00PM – 8:30PM BMX Vert Final Sunday, August 16th - Gates Open at NOON 1:00PM – 3:00PM BMX Park Final 3:30PM – 4:30PM FMX Jam Session ***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE In its fifth year, the Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2008 Dew Tour totaled nearly 275,000 and an average of 49 million viewers tuned in via NBC, USA, MTV and MTV2. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end. The Wendy’s Invitational will be broadcast LIVE on NBC Sports the following days and times: Saturday, Aug. 15th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST Sunday, Aug. 16th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST Schedule is subject to change so check your local listings. The Dew Tour will also air live on Verizon Wireless V CAST in the Sports folder, August 15th and 16th from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. EST. For more information visit Allisports.com. The complete 2009 Dew Tour schedule is as follows: Event Date Location Nike 6.0 BMX Open June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Skate Open, July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Garden ISF Skateboarding World Championships Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, UT—EnergySolutions Arena PlayStation® Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena
BREAKOUT MC, ASHER ROTH, TO HEADLINE CONCERT SEPTEMBER 18 AT THE DEW TOUR’S TOYOTA CHALLENGE IN SALT LAKE CITY	08-12-2009
BREAKOUT MC, ASHER ROTH, TO HEADLINE CONCERT SEPTEMBER 18 AT THE DEW TOUR’S TOYOTA CHALLENGE IN SALT LAKE CITY Roth’s Monster Smash, ‘La Di Da,’’ to Serve as Theme Song for the 2009 Dew Tour Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 10, 2009 – The Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced that hip-hop artist Asher Roth will headline its Music Series presented by Verizon Wireless on Friday, September 18. The concert is part of the fourth stop of the 2009 Dew Tour, the Toyota Challenge, and will take place at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City at 9:00pm. Asher Roth, the red-headed MC hailing from the Philadelphia suburbs, has been living up to his internet hype since releasing The GreenHouse Effect Mixtape in June 2008 via his web site, Thedailykush.com. Roth later released his debut album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle on April 20, 2009, which entered Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart at No. 5. His breakout single, “I Love College,” has sold over 1.3 million units and received more than 9 million views on YouTube. Roth has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and most recently at Spike TV’s Guy’s Choice Awards. “La Di Da,” the next single off Roth’s album, Asleep in the Bread Aisle, will serve as the theme song for the 2009 Dew Tour. The melodic track will be played at the open and close to all 38 hours of Dew Tour broadcasts on NBC Sports, USA Network, MTV2, Fuel TV, Universal HD and Extreme Channel, as well as internationally on Eurosport 2, Fox Sports Australia and Extreme Channel. It will also be heard throughout the season during athlete features, commercial bumpers and on-site at Dew Tour events. Pac Div, the hip-hop trio from Southern California, will open the show at EnergySolutions Arena. Formed when they were in high school, Pac Div consists of brothers, Like and Mibbs, along with longtime friend BeYoung. The group is signed with Universal Motown Records and their debut album, Grown Kid Syndrome, will be released in late 2009. Tickets for the 2009 Dew Tour and Salt Lake Cities’ Wendy’s Invitational are now on sale at Ticketmaster, Ticketmaster.com and select Ticketmaster retail outlets or by phone at (800) 745-3000. The complete 2009 Dew Tour schedule is as follows: Event Date Location Nike 6.0 BMX Open June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Skate Open July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Banknorth Garden Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, UT—EnergySolutions Arena PlayStation® Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena In its fifth year, the Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2008 Dew Tour totaled nearly 275,000 and an average of 49 million viewers tuned in via NBC, USA, MTV and MTV2. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end.
ALEX MIDLER AND CALEB QUANBECK WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT WINDELL’S CAMP	08-12-2009
ALEX MIDLER AND CALEB QUANBECK WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT WINDELL’S CAMP Duo Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 10, 2009 – Out of a field of 24 BMX riders, Caleb Quanbeck won the BMX park competition Sunday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Mount Hood, Ore. Alex Midler took the skate park contest title on Saturday, beating out a total of 22 skaters to advance to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals. Nineteen-year-old Quanbeck from Oregon City, Ore. earned the BMX park victory at Windell’s Camp after executing a number of technical tricks during his winning run, including a barspin turndown to seal the victory. Justin Sauter was second and Steven Brettbauer finished in third place. “I have been to a couple of the Dew Tour stops in Portland, and they always have a great course,” Quanbeck said. “I can’t wait to ride in the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in SLC, but I think my mom is more excited than I am.” In Saturday’s action, Midler, an 11 year old from Calabasas, Calif., beat out 21 other skaters to earn the skate park victory, using a backside 360 down the five-stair set during the final jam session to punch his ticket for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals. Brogan Robinson was second and Cody Maag rounded out the top three. “I kept getting hung up on the back 360 at the Fontana contest [on June 6], but I got it on the first try at the finals today,” Midler said. “I was glad to get that out of the way. I had so much fun here snowboarding and skating all week, so to win on the Gatorade Free Flow tour just makes it even better.” “We are super psyched on everything Gatorade brought to Windell’s this weekend,” Windell’s Camp owner, Tim Windell said. With the win, Quanbeck and Midler each earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Windell’s Camp Results Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9, 2009 Mount Hood, Ore. BMX Park 1. Caleb Quanbeck, Oregon City, Ore. 2. Justin Sauter, Gresham, Ore. 3. Steven Brettbauer, Hillsboro, Ore. 4. Theron Corger, Missoula, Mont. 5. Julian Jamerson, Missoula, Mont. Skate Park 1. Alex Midler, Calabasas, Calif. 2. Brogan Robinson, Newburg, Ore. 3. Cody Maag, Oregon City, Ore. 4. Ben Sauer, Portland, Ore. 5. Arto Gordillo, Clackamas, Ore. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour includes a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES MATADOR BOLD REPLAY	08-12-2009
DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES MATADOR BOLD REPLAY Super Slow-Motion Camera Will Capture Footage Used in NBC Broadcasts and on allisports.com Burr Ridge, Ill. – August 7, 2009 – The Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, today announced the MATADOR Bold Replay. MATADOR by Jack Link’s, an associate partner on the Dew Tour, will be sponsoring a super slow-motion camera, whose footage will be used during the NBC broadcasts of the Dew Tour. The camera used to capture the MATADOR Bold Replay shoots up to 2700 frames per second at 1080, and has real time live and discrete play channels – meaning it can record and play footage at the same time. Also used in golf to show swing mechanics in super slow-motion, the camera will give fans the chance to break down the intricacies of skate, BMX and freestyle motocross tricks, giving them a better appreciation for the complexity of each sport. “The same type of camera is used in Golf to slow down swing velocity, so it will definitely help breakdown the difficulties of a skateboard 360 flip to noseslide,” said Billy Matthews, Action Sports Coordinating Producer for NBC Sports. “The super slow motion camera will allow us to analyze tricks that are done in the blink-of-an-eye and educate the viewer on the complexities of the tricks.” Each NBC broadcast of the Dew Tour will include one MATADOR Bold Replay, and a special feature on the MATADOR Bold Replay will be in NBC’s Dew Tour Highlight Show in November. Footage from the super slow-motion camera will also be available after each event on allisports.com. In its fifth year, the Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2008 Dew Tour totaled nearly 275,000 and an average of 49 million viewers tuned in via NBC, USA, MTV and MTV2. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end. The complete 2009 Dew Tour schedule is as follows: Event Date Location Nike 6.0 BMX Open June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Skate Open, July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Garden ISF Skateboarding World Championships Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, UT—EnergySolutions Arena PlayStation® Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena
Moat Show Update	08-06-2009
What is it? A skateboarding specific trade show at Skatepark of Tampa Schedule: Tuesday, August 18th * 7am – load-in/set-up for exhibitors * 9am – doors open to public * 11am – 2pm – lunch available at the infamous SPoT Food Tent * 4pm – open bar to those of age * 6pm – business done for the day * 9pm – doors close * 9pm – after-party (details TBA) Wednesday, August 19th * 8am – doors open to exhibitors * 9am – doors open to public * 11am – 2pm – lunch available at the infamous SPoT Food Tent * 4pm – open bar/business done for day/load-out for exhibitors * 5pm – Red Bull Throw Down Best Trick Contest, $2,500 prize purse, (obstacle(s) TBD) * 9pm – doors close * 10pm - After-Party at Czar 1420 East 7th Avenue, Ybor City 18&Up - free with any SPoT wristband Attendees: 100% free to attend and skate and completely open to the public. The only requirement is that if you want to skate, you must have a Waiver on file Exhibitors: Email ryan@skateparkoftampa.com for info Confirmed: * Ergo * The Hundreds * Dekline * Grind for Life * Nike SB * Almost * Blind * Darkstar * enjoi * Speed Demons * Tensor * True Grit * Globe * Vox * Girl * Chocolate * Royal * Fourstar * Atomic Tattoos (free ink!) * Fallen * Zero * Mystery * Slave * 5boro * Satori * Upful* Creation * Elwood * Baker * Fury * JSLV * Momentum * Hookups * Sk8Mafia * World Industries * DC * Element * Adio * Cons* Circa * Toy Machine * Foundation * Pig * Ruckus * Osiris * Organika * DGK * Gold * L&K * DGK * Expedition * Mighty Healthy * Loser Machine * Theeve Trucks * etnies * Real * Krooked * Anti-Hero * Thunder * Spitfire * Emerica * eS * Nixon * Altamont * Habitat* Alien Workshop * Reflex * Gravis * Analog * South Shore Distributing * DVS * Lakai * Matix * Obey * Armourdillo Alcohol provided by Asahi Beer (100 cases of free beer), Iceberg Vodka, and Berentzen
Foundation Skateboards Commercial.	08-05-2009
Check out the new Foundation Skateboards Commercial. Here is the link. http://www.tumyeto.com/videos/25/foundation+clips/
C1RCA East Coast Tour – August 14th – 24th, 2009	08-05-2009
The ‘Crab Crakes and Cheese Steaks Tour’ will be hitting the eastern seaboard - kicking off on August 14th. Ryan Gallant, Sierra Fellers, Tony Tave, Scott Decenzo and Walker Ryan will be hitting shops and skate parks heading up through Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Massachussets and New Hampshire. Check out recent Dialog interviews and footage for Gallant, Walker and Decenzo by visiting www.C1RCA.com/dialog. See the poster for full details of each stop or go to www.C1RCA.com.
Bill Owens for Altamont	08-05-2009
Los Angeles, CA - Bill Owens’ first book, Suburbia, published in 1973, was an instant success and later gained recognition as one the most influential photography books of the twentieth century. Bill’s peculiar knack for finding the unexpected strangeness, beauty and humor within the mundane would become a huge influence on following generations of artists. Evidenced of Bill’s inspiration can be found in the work of filmmakers such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson. Despite earning a Guggenheim fellowship and two NEA Grants, photography wasn’t paying the bills, so Bill followed his other passions, ultimately becoming a pioneer in the American home brewing movement. These days, Bill is making digital movies and has a few more books up his sleeve. He is a father, a brewer, a gardener, and founder of the American Brewing Institute. For 17 years he published American Brewer Magazine. His favorite toy is his Daisy BB Gun and he recently spent three months driving across the USA to photograph the New Suburbia. In 1969, while working as a photojournalist for a local newspaper, Bill was on hand to document the concert at Altamont Speedway that would come to symbolize a turning point in youth culture. The Bill Owens for Altamont collection is comprised of some of those photos. For more information, visit: www.altamontapparel.com or www.billowens.com
Kona on Fuel TV.	08-05-2009
Tonight is the last night. Check out the Built to Shred guys at Kona tonight on Fuel TV.
The ZOO YORK INSTITUTE PRESENTS:	08-04-2009
THE "Sky High Pro Series" by Alessandro Zuek Simonetti
The latest installments in Altamont's "Cut from a different cloth"	08-04-2009
The latest installments in Altamont's "Cut from a different cloth..." web clips, filmed by Altamont’s own Patrick O’Dell (Epicly Later’d) are now online. See and hear Altamont skate contributor Kenny Hoyle discussing a diverse array of subjects, like how he got on Altamont, his preference in pants, why he's "always the different one" and how he's OK with that, and most revealing, find out exactly gives Kenny a lot of his "spark." Check 'em out... Part One: http://altamontapparel.com/kh-part1/ Part Two: http://altamontapparel.com/kh-part2/
C1RCA Introduces Scott Decenzo.	08-03-2009
Damn. Look at the official welcome to the team footage HERE. It's off the chain.
Anthony Williams officially on Axion Footwear.	08-03-2009
The crew over at Four star Dist gave us official word that Anthony Williams is down with Axion footwear. Peep this FOOTY.
etnies.com presents-	07-31-2009
Tyler Bledsoe feature on etnies.com just posted. CHECK IT OUT!
Now that we have your attention, SURF EXPO announces top pro and am skaters to skate the demo.	07-29-2009
With less than a month before Surf Expo, the world’s leading board, beach, and fashion trade show announced details of its schedule of skateboarding events. Eastern Skateboard Supply is sponsoring an incredible pro demo lineup, including Corey Duffel, Brandon Westgate, Joey Pepper and Chany Jeanguenin, Chad Bartie, Gareth Stehr, JT Aultz and Justin Brock, with more to be named. The skaters will hit Team Pain’s Skate Art with two daily sessions at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Surf Expo’s skate park. Stop by and talk to these skaters or grab an autograph across from Eastern’s booth (#1173) at 2p.m. daily. Show Director Roy Turner says, “While Surf Expo is known for its business-first attitude, we are also aware that there is a ‘show’ in trade show. What better way to get excited about skateboarding than to team up with Eastern and its all-star lineup? We encourage everyone to stop by and watch the insane skating as well as take advantage of photo and video opps, perfect for store owners to place in ads and on the web. This is all about business --the skateboard business-- so bring your camera and skateboard and take advantage of what Team Pain and Eastern have cooked up for our August trade show." When demos aren’t going on, Surf Expo attendees are invited to skate the steel and concrete fabricated Skate Art premiered by Team Pain to thousands at Surf Expo’s January show. Team Pain promises to bring even more unique urban-inspired features to Surf Expo this August. “We will be providing more of our contemporary skateable art pieces this show, with new designs, a larger course layout with more pieces and more prize money, and giveaways for anyone who wants to ride these features,” says Team Pain Owner Tim Payne. Check out Team Pain’s Skate Art video from last Surf Expo here.
URGENT! Es Game of SKATE NYC location moved.	07-29-2009
Cops shut the spot down so they had to move date and location to this Thursday. Click HERE for details.
Keystone Skateboards Promo	07-28-2009
Check it out by clicking HERE.
Red Bull Manny Mania in Miami this weekend.	07-27-2009
Bring your sunscreen and balance. Residents of Miami should prepare for a two-wheel rumble, as the Red Bull Manny Mania amateur series gives 50 Florida skateboarders a shot at $7,000 in prizes and a chance for national recognition in the skateboard community. The contest will take place indoors at the iconic Ice Palace; a location famous for the production of popular movies like Miami Vice and Transformers. But on Saturday August 1, 2009 film equipment and director chairs will be replaced with skateboards and street courses to perhaps set two wheels in motion towards a skateboarding career. Red Bull Manny Mania is a unique contest that focuses on the “manual,” a skateboard trick that requires balance and technical skill in order to ride a board on only two of its four wheels. Skaters combine the “manual” with other tricks on a custom built pad to increase the level of difficulty and showcase their talent. Red Bull Manny Mania started three years ago as a professional contest that continues to take place in New York City annually. The amateur series gives up-and-coming skaters from across the U.S a chance to showcase their abilities and test their skills against other locals. The winner of the Miami stop will have footage of their performance posted on the official Red Bull Manny Mania website to compete in the digital finals against other winners from 15 stops across the U.S. The skater with the most votes at the end of the summer wins a digital video camera prize pack valued at over $7,000.
SNEAK PEAK. Axion is back!	07-27-2009
Here is a sneak peak of what one of the Axion Shoes will look like hitting shops at the end of this year. This is the Nino.
Get Gonzo with Altamont Apparel Ltd. at Agenda Trade Show - July 22nd and 23rd	07-23-2009
Altamont Apparel Ltd. Spring 2010 Contributors: Ralph Steadman Invisible:Man Tim Kerr Neckface No Age When: Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Where: Agenda Trade Show Booth # C7 Hyatt Regency 21500 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Viera Ride Shop Big Riggin' 2009.	07-20-2009
Check out the video of this year's Big Riggin' that went down on Go Skateboarding Day last month. CLICK ME TO SEE VIDEO.
Etnies in Arizona	07-17-2009
etnies.com posted a new video of the Recognition Tour in Arizona and I thought you might want to check it out.
Silver Team Shredding The Maloof Money Cup - Exclusive Video!	07-17-2009
Head over to silvertruckco.com now to see the exclusive video!
Hello Hello Hello!	07-16-2009
EXPEDITION SKATEBOARDS JULY 15,2009: Here it is, and ALL the guys are in there. Rob Welsh? Of course. Enrique Lorenzo? Better believe it. Over the course of 3 weeks, the Expedition team traveled all over Shenzen and Hong Kong to gather more footage for the upcoming Expedition video. It’s been said before, but if this is the stuff we are showing you now, can you imagine what we are saving. It’s coming….lock your doors. http://www.thekayocorp.com/blogger/2009/07/expedition-hello-hello-hello-4/
Skate with DGK	07-15-2009
DGK SKATEBOARDS JULY 9,2009: On August 1,2009, the DGK team will be heading to Nashville,Tenn to meet you at Sixth Avenue Skatepark! Be there at 6pm! http://www.thekayocorp.com/blogger/2009/07/dgk-sixthav-demo/
AIRSPEED Footwear July 2009 News	07-11-2009
AIRSPEED FEATURED ON MALAKYE.COM! We don't like to brag, but Airspeed must be doing something right... Action Sports community website, Malakye, recently recognized the Airspeed brand / In California Inc team for winning "Supplier of the year" from Walmart! This is a huge honor for us as we put full effort in the quality and performance of the Airspeed brand! NEW WEBSITE ON THE WAY! Airspeed is launching a new website by the end of July! Along with a new look, the site will feature new videos and media from our amazing team sponsors! Check back to see the big change! NEW RENATO COMMERCIAL! Airspeed has been on a video roll! Check out the latest new commercial/video featuring street skater, Renato de Moraes! CONTEST TIME! Here is the Deal: Send us 10 or more friends' email addresses, and you are entered to WIN an Airspeed GRAB BAG - free pair of shoes, tshirt, stickers, and poster! Send us the addresses here! DON'T MISS OUT!!! * This contest ends July 24th 2009 Send an email to incalinc@gmail.com subject AIRSPEED GET SOME CONTEST
Save the date for DGK	07-10-2009
On August 1,2009, the DGK team will be heading to Nashville,Tenn to meet you at Sixth Avenue Skatepark! Be there at 6pm! http://www.thekayocorp.com/blogger/2009/07/dgk-sixthav-demo/
Altamont – “Cut from a different cloth…”	07-06-2009
Off Bowery for Altamont – “Cut from a different cloth…” Altamont just posted more in their “Cut from a different cloth…” video campaign series (filmed by Patrick O’Dell of Epicly Later’d fame) which focuses on the unique and inspiring personalities and people behind the Altamont brand and its diverse cast of seasonal contributors. The latest installment features the words and philosophies of the inimitable A-Ron the Downtown Don who offers us a glimpse behind the scenes of his recent Off Bowery for Altamont collection that’s hitting stores this week. Part One: http://altamontapparel.com/a-ron-part1/ Part Two: http://altamontapparel.com/a-ron-part2/ For more information on the Off Bowery for Altamont Collection: http://altamontapparel.com/contributors/off-bowery-productions/
Illuminated	07-04-2009
Watch the Silver illuminated commercial featuring P Rod right HERE
The new toy.	07-02-2009
If you read the last post then you know we got our hands on a new toy yesterday. Here is a photo of what it probably looked like new. I know that it's cool to have a Harley these days, but this baby is pretty fun to ride too.
New Issue.	07-02-2009
Sorry that we didn't post this yesterday. We got our hands on a used Vespa for free and spent the day making it work. It now works, and I have 2 wheel transportation. Anyway, the new issue will be shipping shortly and is back up in page count with new departments and killer interviews. We hope you all enjoy.
live interview with Emerica pro Heath Kirchart	06-30-2009
Tune in over on the Skate Talk channel on Ustream for a live interview with Emerica pro Heath Kirchart conducted by Bob and Boosh on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Pacific time. Go To: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/skatetalk Or learn More At: http://emericaskate.com/news/2009/06/29/heath-kirchart-live-interview/ When you are done with that check out This clip was filmed and edited by Mike McKinlay A.K.A…D.M.O.D.W (Deer Man of Dark Woods) It’s the best video yet for Wild in the Streets Vancouver and you can see the madness of the day in full force. Amazing day! www.emericaskate.com/news/2009/06/29/mike-mckinlays-wild-in-the-streets-2009-clip
New Shoe Styles from Dekline Available Now	06-30-2009
http://www.tumyeto.com/lists/lt.php?id=N01WA1ADDwcdCQBYGVVUAVMD Check out Dekline's new kicks. If your shop doesn't carry them they should!
éS in Kansas City	06-30-2009
éS has been on a little tour consisting of Scuba, Kelly Hart, Kevin Terpening, Stevie Perez, Jimmy McDonald and Tony Karr for the last few weeks and now Mike Anderson has just joined the trip. Check out the video links below to see the latest shredding going on. http://esfootwear.com/blog/2009/06/28/kansas-city/
TAYLOR BRAY WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT ALLIANCE SKATEPARK	06-30-2009
TAYLOR BRAY WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT ALLIANCE SKATEPARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 29, 2009 – Out of a field of 31 skaters, Taylor Bray won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Grand Prairie, Texas. Sixteen-year-old Bray from Weatherford, Texas earned the skate park victory at Alliance Skatepark after executing a backflip and a nollie bigspin during the final jam session. Josh Love took second place and Jordan Halley rounded out the top three. “The contest was sick!” Bray said. “I’m glad I won, but I’m glad it’s over too. It was so hot today.” “It was a solid event today,” Mark Laue, owner of Alliance Skatepark, said. “We’ve hosted the Gatorade Free Flow Tour two years in a row now, and the crowds and the athletes keep getting bigger. It’s really great to see Gatorade taking an interest in supporting amateur skaters. I look forward to seeing how Taylor does in SLC!” Bray is a two-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, having won the skate park competition at last year’s Tour event at Alliance Skatepark. With the win, Bray earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Alliance Skatepark Results Saturday, June 27, 2009 Grand Prairie, Texas Skate Park 1. Taylor Bray, Weatherford, Texas. 2. Josh Love, Grapevine, Texas. 3. Jordan Halley, Lake Charles, Texas. 4. Austin Mabrey, Austin, Texas. 5. Joey Nicotra, Bedford, Texas. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
FKD	06-26-2009
The best bearings around have a new interview on their website, check it out and then go roll.
The Perro	06-26-2009
etnies.com just posted a feature with a video and contest on Kyle Leeper and his etnies shoe, the Perro, be one of the first to check it out!
COMING SOON	06-26-2009
Don't miss out on all the great times!
561 Skateshop Russ Damron Benefit	06-24-2009
Come out and show your support. This kid broke both of his legs skating. Help him out with his crazy medical bills.
MYKEL LARRIN AND JACK OLSON WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT 4 SEASONS SKATEPARK	06-22-2009
MYKEL LARRIN AND JACK OLSON WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT 4 SEASONS SKATEPARK Duo Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 22, 2009 – Out of a field of 21 BMX riders, Mykely Larrin won the BMX park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Milwaukee, Wis. Jack Olson took the title in the skate park competition on Sunday, beating out 66 other skaters to advance to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals. Twenty one-year-old Larrin from Racine, Wis. earned the BMX park victory at 4 Seasons Skatepark on Saturday after landing a double tailwhip and a backflip during his winning run. Corey Ellis was second and Nick Baner finished in third place. “I really had an awesome time at the contest today,” Larrin said. “I really appreciate 4 Seasons holding BMX riders down and sticking with us for so many years. Looking forward to getting to Salt Lake City and continuing the fun.” In Sunday’s skate park action, 14-year-old Olson from St. Louis Park, Minn. executed a front feeble down the big rail and switch boardslide 270 during the final jam session to claim the victory in the competition. Andre Colbert took second place and Nathan Morley rounded out the top three. Olson is a two-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, also winning the Des Moines, Iowa event last year. “It was fun skating all the Gatorade Free Flow Tour stops so far,” Olson said. “I’m really psyched to go to Salt Lake City.” “The Gatorade Free Flow Tour gives local shredder a platform to take it to the next level,” Neal Levin, owner of 4 Seasons, said. “We’re proud to have 4 Seasons be a part of it.” With the win, both Larrin and Olson earn an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – 4 Seasons Skatepark Results Saturday-Sunday, June 20-21, 2009 Milwaukee, Wis. BMX Park 1. Mykel Larrin, Racine, Wis. 2. Corey Ellis, Milwaukee, Wis. 3. Nick Baner, Oak Creek, Wis. 4. Mike Orlando, Menomonee Falls, Wis. 5. Erick Meleski, New Berlin, Mich. Skate Park 1. Jack Olson, St. Louis Park, Minn. 2. Andre Colbert, Milwaukee, Wis. 3. Nathan Morley, Chippewa Falls, Wis. 4. Ray Hollnager, Oak Creek, Wis. 5. CJ Kelly, Chicago, Ill. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
ETNIES CELEBRATES G.S.D. IN K.C.	06-22-2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 21, 2009 ETNIES CELEBRATES G.S.D. IN K.C. Skateboarding is Alive and Well in Kansas City KANSAS CITY, KS – Today the etnies Team went to Kansas City to celebrate Go Skateboarding Day, and while skateboarding’s number one holiday is almost over for another year there is no reason to sweat it – just go skateboarding again tomorrow! Kansas City’s own Sean Malto and fellow etnies team riders Mikey Taylor, Kyle Leeper, Jose Rojo, Devine Calloway and Davis Torgerson headed to the Penn Valley Skatepark in K.C. to host a benefit event to raise money to purchase lights for the skatepark. During the day more than 600 skateboarders came to the park with the first group showing up before 7 a.m. and there were locals still skating the park until dark. The etnies Go Skateboarding Day event included a free BBQ, a benefit raffle for complete skateboards, and a skate jam as well as a Red Bull “Best Trick” contest. Local skateboarders were given $2,500 in a best trick contest on the euro gap, 8 stair and grass gap that was judged by etnies team riders Sean, Mikey, Jose and Devine. NBC Anchorman, Kyle and Jose lo-res Kyle Leeper and Jose Rojo were on the Kansas City NBC Morning News show to hype up Go Skateboarding Day. This is a picture of them with the NBC Anchorman… The best trick contest judges with prize money in hand - Mikey, Malto and Devine lo-res Mikey, Sean and Devine with hundreds in hand to give to locals for proper tricks! Addie Toelkes, fs flip over rail lo-res Addie Toelkes drove all the way from Lawrence to celebrate the holiday with etnies in Kansas City, and no one watching will forget his frontside flip over the handrail on the 8 stair. The stand out of all the tricks thrown down was Dylan Agular’s kickflip front tail to fakie up the euro gap – he won a well-deserved $250 for overall best trick. Devine and Local lo-res Devine Calloway had fun hanging K.C. locals… Free BBQ at etnies RV lo-res The line at the etnies RV for free BBQ, $2 Penn Valley Skatepark benefit raffle tickets and $10 etnies Down For KC t-shirts that were sold with all proceeds going to benefit the skatepark was long all day. KC Money Raised lo-res etnies raised more than $3,300 toward purchasing lights for Kansas City’s Penn Valley Skatepark today. This is what that looks like rolled up… For additional photos of the etnies team and their Go Skateboarding day event check out etnies.com.
going pro, tweaking his nose and getting stabbed in the ass?	06-20-2009
Etnies just posted an interview with Charles Collet, and he talks about going pro, tweaking his nose and getting stabbed in the ass? Check it out at etnies.com
Skate with Sean (Malto)	06-19-2009
This Go Skate Day Sean Malto will be in his hometown of Kansas City hosting a free BBQ, benefit raffle, skate jam as well as a Red Bull $2,500 dollar “Best Trick” contest judged by Kyle Leeper, Devine Calloway, Mikey Taylor, Jose Rojo, and Sean himself. The event starts at 12pm and will be at the Penn Vally Skate Park in Kansas City, Kansas. You know it is going to be an awesome event so be sure to check it out, mingle with the Etnies pros, win some cold hard cash, and support Go Skate Day by skating till you can't skate anymore! www.etnies.com
AIRSPEED Footwear June 2009 News	06-18-2009
New Airspeed kicks are trickling into stores now! Look out for the new men's "Brigade" oxford featuring patent leather and the new Women's Diva hightop, Raven, and Tao! Check your local Walmart for new styles by Airspeed today! WELCOME NEW AIRSPEED SPONSORS TO THE MEN'S SKATE TEAM! Airspeed is stoked to announce two new additions to the Airspeed Men's Skate Team: Pat Washington & Will Powers!!! Pat Washington a.k.a. P.W.Esquire was born in Detroit Michigan, raised in the San Francisco bay area and has been doing music since the age of 12. He first began doing beats, then rhyming, and soon after that he started skateboarding all while traveling back and forth from Detroit to San Francisco. Coming from a family of musicians and being surrounded by hip hop artists and skateboarders in San Francisco, he naturally picked up all and perfected all of these crafts. Five years later, he was sponsored by his first skate company, and established himself in the hip hop underground scene of San Francisco's bay area. Will Powers has been skating for 10+ years and has been competing for most of them! Years He got his first skateboard when he was six years old. WIll's favorite trick is the 540 Boneless and his strengths are transitions, parks & bowls. STACIE ROBERTS TAKES FIRST PLACE!!! Stacie Roberts has been working hard and competing in a few different girl street contests. A few weeks ago she placed 2nd in a Grind for Life contest and now she recently placed 1st at the Concrete Rodeo contest in Ovedio, FL! Congratulations to you, Stacie! AIRSPEED WELCOMES HOLLY PROPERLY! Airspeed Footwear is finally introducing Holly Lyons with her first Airspeed ad in Foam Magazine featuring the new Women's Diva! This ad is due to drop during Back-toSchool! NATE SHERWOOD TRAVELS THE U.S.! Nate Sherwood and his girlfriend, Lindsey, took a nice little roadtrip to Ohio last month! On the way, Nate hit up as many skate spots as possible. He discovered that he love the midwest and the un-tapped skate terrain! Check out all the AIRSPEED News at www.airspeed.us
ETNIES AND THUNDER PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL RVL COLORWAY	06-17-2009
ETNIES AND THUNDER PRESENT A VERY SPECIAL RVL COLORWAY From Jim Thiebaud… “This shoe, what it stands for, and how it came about is a perfect example of the effect Johnny Romano had, and will forever have, on skateboarding. Johnny was a 10-year-old skater form Galveston, Texas whose love of skateboarding and courageous perseverance through his battle with Leukemia captured the hearts of the entire skateboard community worldwide. He never wanted to be known as ‘Johnny, the skater with Leukemia.’ He was simply Johnny the skater and we all followed his journey with our hearts on our collective sleeves. A few months after Johnny lost his battle with Leukemia, Sean Malto and Mikey Taylor approached me with an idea to do something with Thunder and etnies to pay tribute to Johnny, as well as raise money and awareness for the JOHNNYKICKSCANCER Foundation that the Romano family founded. The result was the etnies / Thunder RVL as well as a matching colorway Thunder truck. Johnny may have lost his battle, but he won the war. His memory and his impact on all of us in skateboarding will live forever. Thank you to everyone who was there for the journey and thank you to everyone who keeps it going. This one's for you Johnny. We miss the fuck out of you.” ETMFA09REC_THUNDERVL_BKGYBL_H - lo-resth-johnnyromano copy A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the etnies / Thunder RVL will go to the JOHNNYKICKSCANCER Foundation. Check out additional information on the etnies Thunder Collaboration at etnies.com, and for additional information on the JOHNNYKICKSCANCER Foundation, the Johnny Romano Leukemia Research Organization, visit j-grom.blogspot.com/ or dlxsf.com.
Emerica & Earthless present	06-17-2009
Emerica & Earthless present... Los Angeles, CA - Hailing from San Diego, California, Earthless is Mario Rubalcaba (drums), Isaiah Mitchell (guitar), and Mike Eginton (bass). Close friends of Emerica, Earthless plays mostly instrumental, partially structured / improvised, grooved out and loud psychedelic stoner rock with a lot of cosmic nodding. In appreciation of the band, Emerica teamed up with them to design a very special limited-edition shoe, The Nailer Earthless. Earthless is the perfect soundtrack for skateboarding, and it's no coincidence. Drummer Mario Rubalcaba is a formal professional skateboarder, who not only shreds on the drums but still rips hard on his board to this day! Earthless has been featured in Emerica’s Wild Ride videos, and will also be heard in our Stay Gold video, coming soon. Check out the Stay Gold Teaser #2 for a small sampling of how awesome they are. Earthless is currently working on a new record, with current tunes available at CD Universe or at iTunes. Check them out, and support this truly great and talented psychedelic masterpiece of a band--you will not be disappointed. Check out the Emerica x Earthless Video here: http://emericaskate.com/news/2009/06/15/introducing-the-nailer-earthless/ (Embed video link is found on the Earthless page.) Learn more about Earthless on www.myspace.com/earthless Go to www.emericaskate.com for information. _________________________________ Now this is a city that gets it! Vancouver makes it official that this week every year is now known as Skateboard Week! Mayor Gregor, rocks hard! http://www.vsbc.ca/ http://www.vsbc.ca/2009/06/its-officially-skateboarding-week-in-vancouver-june-15-22/
Airspeed's Mike McGill Goes Off!	06-15-2009
TYSON BOWERBANK AND JORDAN PRICE WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT OLLIES SKATEPARK	06-15-2009
TYSON BOWERBANK AND JORDAN PRICE WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT OLLIES SKATEPARK Duo Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 13, 2009 – Out of a field of 51 skaters, Tyson Bowerbank won the skate park competition and Jordan Price won the skate vert contest Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Florence, Ky. Fourteen-year-old Bowerbank from Sandy, Utah earned the skate park victory at Ollies Skatepark after executing a shove-it front boardslide and a backside 360 down the stairs during the final jam session. Gage Smith was second and Nick Lee finished in third place. “I’m so glad we came out here for this contest,” Bowerbank said. “I can’t wait for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals!” In the skate vert contest, 14-year-old Price from Daytona Beach, Fla. used a technically smooth run that included a kickflip indy and a smith grind on the coping to secure the win. James Wilkins took second place, while Mitchie Brusco rounded out the top three. “Wow, I’m psyched for Finals,” Price said. “But now I’ve got to go win the skate park contest at another stop of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour!” “It’s really great to have Gatorade getting into skateboarding,” Ollies owner, Bob Leffler said. “This addition really lets the Free Flow Tour give kids the opportunity to bring their skating to the next level.” Both Bowerbank and Price are three-time finalists on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour. Bowerbank also won events in Arizona in 2007 and 2008, while Price has won the Denver, Colo. event the past two years. With the win, Bowerbank and Price earn an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Ollies Skatepark Results Saturday, June 13, 2009 Florence, Ky. Skate Park 1. Tyson Bowerbank, Sandy, Utah. 2. Gage Smith, Columbus, Ohio. 3. Nick Lee, Columbus, Ohio. 4. Jordan Price, Daytona Beach, Fla. 5. Craig Edwards, Lawrenceburg, Ind. Skate Vert 1. Jordan Price, Daytona Beach, Fla. 2. James Wilkins, Columbus, Ohio. 3. Mitchie Brusco, Kirkland, Wash. 4. Austin Gordon, Newnan, Ga. 5. Erin Wolfkiel, Liberty Township, Ohio. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
Ybor City, Tampa FL Nike SB Debacle video premier.	06-15-2009
We have a question for you. Have you seen the Nike SB Debacle video? If you said no, we have another question for you. Why not? The Nike Sb Debacle video is a nonstop, start to finish banger! The Centro Ybor movie theater had almost every seat filled. Everyone got a great show but if you were not there or have not seen it you can't miss this video. I think the Nike SB Debacle video will be going down in the history books for sure. Ryan Dodge said that they completed all the filming in only 3 months. Thanks to the Skate Park of Tampa, Nike SB, and Ryan Dodge for making it all happen.
More than just a weekend warrior: Chad Tepper	06-14-2009
(1.) First things first. Name, age, location. Chad Tepper. Just turned 20. Indian Harbor Heach, Florida. (2.) What do you currently have going on for yourself? I just turned pro and have a pro board and shoe coming out soon. Go get it son!!!!! (3.) What are your long term goals? I just have one goal and that is to be happy and have fun and make some money doing it. (4.) Who is helping you out along the way? Who is hooking you up? I would like to give a big special thanks to Diane at Sneaux shoes, Josh at Bern helmets, Dino and Eric at DNA,the guys at Murder Ride Skateboards, FLA Hemp, Eric from Catalyst, Thrust Clothing and of course you guys over at FTK. (5.) Ever plan on making the jump to the west coast? Yeah I'm on my way out there in a few months just ended a 9 month relationship with my girl I thought i was going to marry her but $h!t got fudged up so now I'm deff going out there so, watch out Cali for Chad Tepper and holla ladies hahaha. (6.) Have you ever been seriously injured? Too many times to list. This one day at the park I broke both my wrist and my elbow and was knocked out cold. (7.) What is a day like for Chad Tepper? Wake up feeling hung over, drink a DNA energy drink, jump in the shower go eat Taco Bell for breakfast hit up the gym to get sexy for the ladies hahaha then go skate try to get some work done then head to the beach relax and then go chill with some friends and ladies and call it a night. (8.) What is the best skate experience you have ever had? The ASR trip to the West Coast was epic as $h!t. I skated everyday and on the way there I hit up Vegas it was amazing big thanks to the 6 Berrys for the good time. (9.) Free decks for life or free shoes for life? I already get both, but for life I don't know. We will see. (10.) Favorite place to skate. it was Cocoa Beach Skate park but $h!t went down hill so now it is all of Florida. (11.) Are you going to ASR in September? I will deff be out there so keep a look out for me and lets party! Last words... All girls are out to hurt you that's why you should just concentrate on skating and stack paper. Thank you mom and dad my brother Randy my brother Lonny all my homies I skate with every day, the 6 Berrys for letting me move in and cause mayhem every night and a big thanks to beer for helping me hahahahaha and of course dlove and Tred from FTK see you all soon!
It’s that time!	06-12-2009
EXPEDITION SKATEBOARDS ORGANIKA SKATEBOARDS JUNE 12,2009: It’s that time! We did the Build a Nation Tour Last year, and this year Organika and Expedition are going bigger. The teams for both will be going head to head in a Battle of wits, wisdom, and possibly pain? Come see your favorite pro’s battle at Nocturnal, Pitcrew, Vu & Skatology! Organika and Expedition teams will also be held up in Woodward for a week to continue the Battle on sacred ground for the week of June 28th – July 4th. http://www.expedition-one.com http://www.organikaskateboards.com http://www.thekayocorp.com
“Three Minutes with Devine Calloway”	06-12-2009
Etnies just posted a new “Three Minutes with Devine Calloway” feature on etnies.com. Here is a direct link: http://etnies.com/blog/2009/6/12/3-minutes-with-devine-calloway/ ....And it is insane!
Koston on SB.	06-12-2009
Unless you have been living under a rock you already know that Eric Koston is now riding for Nike SB. It just makes sense to have the Michael Jordan of skateboarding on Nike. Now it's official.
Battle of wits, wisdom, and possibly pain?	06-10-2009
ORGANIKA & EXPEDITION JUNE 10,2009: It’s that time! We did the Build a Nation Tour Last year, and this year Organika and Expedition are going bigger. The teams for both will be going head to head in a Battle of wits, wisdom, and possibly pain? Come see your favorite pro’s battle at Nocturnal, Pitcrew, Vu & Skatology! Organika and Expedition teams will also be held up in Woodward for a week to continue the Battle on sacred ground for the week of June 28th - July 4th. In attendance will be: Expedition-one: Chany Jeanguenin, Kenny Hoyle, Kelly Hart, Joey Pepper Organika: Karl Watson,Adelmo Jr, Quim Cardona, Zach Lyons, Walker Ryan http://www.organikaskateboards.com http://www.expedition-one.com
Go Skate Day - Venice Beach, CA	06-09-2009
If you are on the other coast for Go Skate Day this year check you definitely want to check out the Venice Beach skate park for an autograph signing and big $$$ for best tricks.
Nike SB Video Debacle Southeast Premiere Dates.	06-09-2009
An HD Video Project Featuring: Justin Brock, Daryl Angel, David Clark, Grant Taylor, Shane Oneill, and Theotis Beasley. Tampa Premiere 6/14 Muvico Centro Ybor 1600 East 8th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 Starts at 8:00 pm Miami Premiere 6/14 Cinema Paradise 503 SE 6th St. Miami, FL 33010 Starts at 7:30 pm Atlanta Premiere Plaza Theatre 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30306 Starts at 8:00 pm Check out the trailer HERE.
Over 800 People, 2,880 Coors Lights, New York City, Graffiti Art, Raging and Ping Pong	06-08-2009
Over 800 People, 2,880 Coors Lights, New York City, Graffiti Art, Raging and Ping Pong Bobby Worrest Launch Party Recap New York, NY – On Saturday, June 6, 2009, éS threw a huge launch party for Bobby Worrest, his new shoe, the First Blood and his apparel and accessory collection at the éS showroom in NYC. Over 800 people came out to rage with Bobby and pound down over 120 cases of beer that were supplied courtesy of Coors Light. The showroom was completely packed on all three levels throughout the entire night and ended with a shoe presentation of Bobby’s First Blood shoe that was silvered out on a plaque. Congratulations Bobby, you deserve it. Be sure to go snag some of Bobby’s éS shoes and apparel that drop in stores this week. Check out the video of Bobby getting his First Blood shoe plaque, it’s priceless. http://www.vimeo.com/5051659
RYAN THOMPSON WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT SOUTHSIDE SKATEPARK	06-08-2009
RYAN THOMPSON WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT SOUTHSIDE SKATEPARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City for Third Consecutive Year Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 7, 2009 – Out of a field of 32 skaters, Ryan Thompson won the skate park competition Sunday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Houston, Texas. Thirteen-year-old Thompson from Katy, Texas earned the skate park victory at Southside Skatepark after executing a kickflip front boardslide and a smith to front feeble during the final jam session. Zack Hemphill was second and Jordan Halley finished in third place. Thompson is a three-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, also winning the Denver, Colo. event in 2007 and 2008. “I’m happy I get to go back to Salt Lake City again this year for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals,” Thompson said. “It was so much fun last year. The course was sick.” “The contest was small but mighty,” Southside owner, Eric Visentin said. “For the first year we’re hosting the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the turnout was great and all the rippers were here. Lots of kids over 18 were jealous they couldn’t enter. Next year should be even bigger and better.” With the win, Thompson earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Southside Skatepark Results Sunday, June 7, 2009 Houston, Texas Skate Park 1. Ryan Thompson, Katy, Texas. 2. Zack Hemphill, Sea Brook, Texas. 3.Jordan Halley, Lake Charles, La. 4. Regaryn Reed, South Houston, Texas. 5. Emmanuel Abete, Brownsville, Texas. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
COREY MILLETT WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT 3RD LAIR	06-07-2009
COREY MILLETT WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT 3RD LAIR Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 7, 2009 – Out of a field of 28 skaters, Corey Millett won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Burnsville, Minn. Fourteen-year-old Millett from St. Paul, Minn. earned the skate park victory at 3rd Lair after executing consistent, difficult and technical tricks throughout the day, including a backside varial heelflip and a nollie lipslide transfer during the final jam session. Kevin Heger was second and Jack Olson, a finalist on the 2008 Gatorade Free Flow Tour, finished in third place. “I love skateboarding,” Millett said. “The Gatorade Free Flow Tour is awesome.” “Third year is a charm,” 3rd Lair owner, Mark Muller said. “It was an intimate competition, new location, and a good time for all today. Congrats to Corey; I think it’ll be his first time leaving Minnesota!” With the win, Millett earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – 3rd Lair Results Saturday, June 6, 2009 Burnsville, Minn. Skate Park 1. Corey Millett, St. Paul, Minn. 2. Kevin Heger, Richfield, Minn. 3. Jack Olson, Louis Park, Minn. 4. Alec Majerus, Rochester, Minn. 5. AJ Mockennaupt, Savage, Minn. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
BRENDON VILLANUEVA WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT FONTANA NORTH SKATEPARK	06-07-2009
BRENDON VILLANUEVA WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT FONTANA NORTH SKATEPARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – June 6, 2009 – Out of a field of 49 skaters, Brendon Villanueva won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Fontana, Calif. After finishing in second place at last week’s Gatorade Free Flow Tour contest in Encinitas, Calif., 14-year-old Villanueva from Poway, Calif. earned the skate park victory at Fontana North Skatepark Saturday after skating consistently throughout the day and executing a hard flip down the eight set during the final jam session. Anthony Estrada was second and Patrick Placentia finished in third place. “I am so psyched to go to the Finals!” Villanueva said. “I had a great time today.” “Gatorade really proved to skaters today that they care about the future of skateboarding,” General Manager of Fontana North Skatepark, Chris Thomas said. “The organization of the contest and the opportunity that the Gatorade Free Flow Tour gave the local talent really showed us what its focus for the future is. We really respect that.” With the win, Villanueva earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Fontana North Skatepark Results Saturday, June 6, 2009 Fontana, Calif. Skate Park 1. Brendon Villanueva, Poway, Calif. 2. Anthony Estrada, Ontario, Calif. 3. Patrick Placentia, Fontana, Calif. 4. Pierce Brunner, Laguna Niguel, Calif. 5. Alex Midler, Calabasas, Calif. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
Circa welcomes Walker Ryan to the team.	06-05-2009
Circa is making big moves with the likes of Ryan Gallant. Now they just acquired Walker Ryan. Look for big things to come out of Circa and Walker in the near future.
WILD IN THE STREETS	06-03-2009
EMERICA’S WILD IN THE STREETS 2009 BENEFITTING LEESIDE SKATEPARK Emerica’s Wild in the Streets Hits Vancouver, B.C. June 21, 2009 to Benefit Skateboarder Lee Matasi’s (RIP) LeeSide Skatepark Los Angeles, CA – Emerica’s Wild in the Streets main event goes international for the first time! The Emerica team will be heading up to Vancouver, BC, Canada for Go Skateboarding Day on June 21, 2009, for Wild in the Streets. This year, Wild in the Streets will benefit LeeSide, the underground DIY skatepark that Vancouver skateboarder and artist Lee Matasi envisioned and began creating before his untimely death. Lee was shot and killed in 2005, but lives on through LeeSide. An Emerican army consisting of a few thousand skateboarders will charge the streets of Vancouver during the Wild in the Streets 2009. Emerica is hosting the event this year to raise awareness about Lee Matasi, to raise money to help LeeSide continue to grow, and to support the Vancouver skateboarding community. Emerica will be selling t-shirts and all funds raised during the event will go toward the construction of new obstacles for LeeSide. Make your plans now to head to Canada’s Hot Corner. If you can’t make it to Vancouver and are interested in organizing your own Wild in the Streets event, finding an event planned near you or for more information on Emerica’s Wild in the Streets, be sure to check out http://www.emericawildinthestreets/ In case you need another reason to head to Vancouver, the Emerica team will be making an appearance at Underworld on Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m., followed by a session at LeeSide with the entire team. For more information on Lee Matasi and LeeSide, check out: http://leematasi.threethousand.org/
Reynolds Cruisers	06-03-2009
Introducing the new Reynolds Cruisers Designed by Andrew for total shredding or just cruising around town, the new Reynolds Cruisers not only look steezy, they feature a full-length System G2 footbed to protect your feet! Stay Gold
ETNIES WELCOMES DEVINE CALLOWAY!	06-03-2009
Bobby Worrest Shoe and Apparel Launch Party	06-03-2009
éS presents Bobby Worrest Shoe and Apparel Launch Party Saturday, June 6th 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. DJ Sets courtesy of: The Blackouts (Atiba and Ako Jefferson) DJ SEGA (Mad Decent) FREE Beer provided by: Coors Light 21 and over ONLY éS Showroom 29 Greene St. (between Grand and Canal) New York, NY 10013
CHASE WEBB AND SAMMY SCHOONDERWOERD WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT ECKE YMCA	06-03-2009
Duo Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 31, 2009 – Out of a field of 64 skaters, Chase Webb won the skate park competition and Sammy Schoonderwoerd won the skate vert contest Sunday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Encinitas, Calif. Fourteen-year-old Webb from Murrieta, Calif. earned the skate park victory at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA after executing a kickflip front board and a tre flip down the six stair during the final jam session. Brandon Villanueva was second and AJ Comeau finished in third place. Webb is a two-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, also winning the Reno, Nev. event in 2008. “I can’t wait to back to SLC for the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals,” Webb said. “I had so much fun last year.” In front of a crowd that included professional vert skaters Adam Taylor, Jean Postec and Danny Mayer, 13-year-old Schoonderwoerd from Carlsbad, Calif. used technical tricks like a McTwist and a kickflip indy to secure the win in the skate vert contest. Joey Hamlisch took second place, while Tom Schaar rounded out the top three. “It feels really good to win on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour,” Schoonderwoerd said. “The Finals are going to be so fun!” Also in attendance at Sunday’s contest were former Gatorade Free Flow Tour winners Zach Miller, Josh Stafford and Paul-Luc Ronchetti, the 2008 Gatorade Free Flow Tour skate vert champion. “It looked sketchy from the start due to the rainy beginning,” Ecke YMCA park manager, Heather Randant said. “Thankfully, that all cleared up. Lots of local skaters came out and put on an awesome contest.” With the win, both Webb and Schoonderwoerd earn an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Ecke YMCA Results Sunday, May 31, 2009 Encinitas, Calif. Skate Park 1. Chase Webb, Murrieta, Calif. 2. Brandon Villanueva, Poway, Calif. 3. AJ Comeau, Carlsbad, Calif. 4. Brendan Anderson, Carlsbad, Calif. 5. Pierce Brunner, Laguna Beach, Calif. Skate Vert 1. Sammy Schoonderwoerd, Carlsbad, Calif. 2. Joey Hamlisch, San Diego, Calif. 3. Tom Schaar, Malibu, Calif. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18.
PHIL HANSEN AND CLAY KREINER WIN GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENTS AT FACTORY SKATEPARK	06-03-2009
Duo Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 31, 2009 – Phil Hansen won the skate park competition and Clay Kreiner won the skate vert contest Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Newnan, Ga. Twelve-year-old Hansen from Denver, Colo. earned the skate park victory at Factory Skatepark after executing a 360 flip to boardslide and a 50-50 to kickflip during the final jam session. Dakota Welty was second and Hayden Victer finished in third place. “It was a great contest,” Hansen said. “I really like Gatorade and the Free Flow Tour! Everyone I competed with was super nice, even to the little kids like myself.” In the skate vert contest, 12-year-old Kreiner used technical tricks like a McTwist and backside ollies to secure the win. Austin Gordon took second place, while Jimmy Wilkins rounded out the top three. “Today’s competition went really smoothly,” Factory owner, Dean O’Reilly said. “It’s always great to know we’re giving someone a chance to take their riding to the next level.” With the win, both Hansen and Kreiner earn an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Factory Skatepark Results Saturday, May 30, 2009 Newnan, Ga. Skate Park 1. Phil Hansen, Denver, Colo. 2. Dakota Welty, York, Pa. 3. Hayden Victer, Newnan, Ga. 4. Brandon Nelson, Tifton, Ga. 5. Jeremy Barnett. Skate Vert 1. Clay Kreiner, Simpsonville, N.C. 2. Austin Gordon. 3. Jimmy Wilkins. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
It's June, So bring on the Go Skateboarding Day Events!!!	06-01-2009
Here is another one that will be going down this year! Viera Ride Shop is bring back Big Riggin'. If you got gaps,stairs, and knees that aren't 30 years old like mine then this event is for you. Check out www.vierarideshop.com for details.
East Coaster's come up big at recent Damn Am Minneapolis	06-01-2009
The top twelve included Travis Glover in 12. Ben Gore in 8th. Jereme Knibbs in 6th, and Timmy Knuth in 3rd. On the bowl side of things, Dalton Dern took top honors.
Zach Lyons to the HIFI Team	06-01-2009
HIFI Wheels is proud to introduce Zach Lyons to the team. He hails from the Washington DC area and currently rides for Organika Skateboards, Adidas, Pitcrew, Constance Clothing and Hi Fi. Welcome to the team Zach!
Mini ramps are our favorite ramps.	05-27-2009
Wanna win some new gear without getting worked? Check out Avatar Skate Shop's Mini ramp jam contest this Saturday in Clearwater Florida. Avatar Skate Shop 727-388-9983 426 West Bay Drive, Largo FL www.avatarskateshop.com
Attn Shops: Tired of selling the same ole' product?	05-27-2009
Here's a new company to check out from Adrian Lopez and some background homies in skateboarding. Check it out HERE.
Progressive is giving away a cool $1000.00.	05-27-2009
Check out the flyer for details. Don't let these f#cks get away with this.
Cocoa Beach Skate Camp.	05-27-2009
Have you ever gone to Cocoa Beach Skatepark and wonder how to get as good as the locals there? Well, now is your chance to learn from them. Check out the flyer for details.
ALEX LONGCAMP WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT CHARM CITY SKATEPARK	05-26-2009
ALEX LONGCAMP WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT CHARM CITY SKATEPARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 26, 2009 – Alex Longcamp won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Baltimore, Md. Fifteen-year-old Longcamp from Aurora, Ind. earned the victory at Charm City Skatepark after executing a hardflip to front board slide and a hardflip to flat on the quarter during the final jam session. Kadian Maxwell was second and Tyler Thomas finished in third place. Longcamp is a two-time finalist on the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, also winning the Newnan, Ga. event in 2008. At last year’s Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, Longcamp finished in third overall. “I can’t wait to go back to the finals. I had so much fun skating there last year,” Longcamp said. “The course is just perfect, and I get to see friends I don’t get to hang with too often.” “I am stoked that Gatorade is the title sponsor of the Free Flow Tour this year,” added Jason Chapman, owner of Charm City Skatepark. “They put a lot into this event, into the kids and the park. Gatorade did this event justice.” With the win, Longcamp earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Charm City Skatepark Results Saturday, May 23, 2009 Baltimore, Md. Skate Park 1. Alex Longcamp, Aurora, Ind. 2. Kadian Maxwell, Baltimore, Md. 3. Tyler Thomas, Baltimore, Md. 4.Ryan Sears, Severna Park, Md. 5. Myles Willard, Baltimore, Md. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
TREY BRESNIHAN WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT MODERN SKATEPARK	05-26-2009
TREY BRESNIHAN WINS GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR EVENT AT MODERN SKATEPARK Advances to Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 26, 2009 – Trey Bresnihan won the skate park competition Saturday at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop in Royal Oak, Mich. Eighteen-year-old Bresnihan from Farmington Hills, Mich. earned the victory at Modern Skatepark after executing a backside tail slide to shove-it during the final jam session. Eric Roennecke was second and Gage Smith finished in third place. “I really enjoyed the jam session style of the contest,” Bresnihan said. “The whole thing was a lot of fun. I’m really excited to go to Salt Lake City and compete against the country’s best.” “I have to say that the Gatorade Free Flow Tour brought out the best talent in the Midwest to compete here at Modern,” added George Leichtweis, owner of Modern Skatepark. With the win, Bresnihan earns an automatic bid into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals that will take place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20, 2009. Gatorade Free Flow Tour – Modern Skatepark Results Saturday, May 23, 2009 Royal Oak, Mich. Skate Park 1. Trey Bresnihan, Farmington Hills, Mich. 2. Eric Roennecke, Pleasant Ridge, Mich. 3. Gage Smith, Pickerington, Ohio. 4. Jay Sholes, Farwell, Mich. 5. Jerrod Uim, Wyoming, N.Y. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) and 20 BMX contests (four BMX vert and 16 BMX park) at 33 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 53 skate and BMX competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate and BMX park champions and the two overall skate and BMX vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. 2009 Registration All competitions are open to both male and female amateur competitors 18 and under for skate competitions and 21 and under for BMX contests. Contest registration forms, waivers and detailed information are available at gatoradefreeflowtour.com and at Gatorade Free Flow Tour host parks. There is an entry fee that varies park to park, and all participants under the age of 18 must bring a parent or guardian to the event to sign a liability waiver. Check out gatoradefreeflowtour.com or host parks for registration forms.
Thieves Be Aware!!!!	05-22-2009
We Are Coming To Get You. On Thursday morning we had a couple of thieves break into Progressive Skatepark looking for what I believe was the $23,000.00 we raised for breast cancer research. It wasn’t there so they proceeded to vandalize our business instead. But like most thieves, they were dumb asses. I’m calling the two of you out directly. I’ll call you Mr. Nixon and Mr. B. Let me tell you a few details. I know you came in the building around 2:45am and stayed until 4:45. From the time you opened the shoe room door until the time you left we have you on surveillance video. Let me drop you a few hints to let you know I’m not BSing you. Mr. Nixon (because of the white Nixon Beanie you have on) remember when you got the Fallen Skeleton gloves out of the case, did you leave something behind? Here’s another one for you, remember when you bought a Powerade at 4:38 am, you left us some really good evidence then. Mr. B. (for the Plan B shirt wrapped around your face), why did you take off your disguise why you were still in the building? Dude, did you not see the surveillance camera right behind your head? By the way man, nice white shoes you were wearing. Also, let your driver know that today we are getting surveillance tape from our neighbors that monitor the road behind our building. We will know what kind of car you were driving by this afternoon. A note to the driver, you’re going down like the other two and I will own your car. Do I have your attention now? I along with a team of investigators are coming after you, we know what you look like and we will have your names within the next 24-48 hours. I’ll make you a deal, return all the merchandise you took from me in the next 24 hours, I don’t care how I get it back, just get it back and you guys will walk on this. If not, Let me give you fair warning, myself along with my team will hunt you down, we will find you and I will make life a living hell for you and your family. You didn’t just steal from me, you came after money that so many skaters worked so hard for to support cancer. The resources I have to catch you go beyond your imagination. I will hunt you down like the pigs that you are and I will personally prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law, which by the way, will be felony burglary, breaking and entering and anything else the Detectives can come up with. Guys, you messed with the wrong person on the wrong day, I will devote every moment to finding you and I WILL. So unless you guys feel like sitting in the big house for the next four years, you better start figuring how to get everything back to me right now. Maybe one of ya’ll might want to rat out one of each other, I’ll make it a point that you won’t be prosecuted. Let it also be known that anyone caught buying any of this merchandise will also be charged with abetting these pieces of crap. You guys should be feeling a bit sick in you stomach’s right now, keep an eye out over your shoulder, were right around the corner. If you know of any one trying to sell skateboard decks, wheels, trucks, bearings, jeans, tees, hats at super discounted prices, let us know. I’m sure I can find some reward money for you. Let’s find these guys, there not what skating about. Progressive Skatepark 770-704-7528
Good ol Boys	05-22-2009
THE KAYO CORP MAY 22,2009: Expedition’s Chany Jeanguenin, Organika’s Karl Watson, and DGK’s D-Wayne and Lenny Rivas recently hit up Hazard County park in GA on a rainy day. Here’s a quick view into the session. http://www.thekayocorp.com/blogger/2009/05/kayo-hazard-session/
Etnies welcomes Devine Calloway.	05-21-2009
Etnies builds upon its already impressive list of skaters with the addition of Devine Calloway
The Original éS Game of SKATE 2009 Schedule and Information	05-21-2009
The dates are set for the éS Game of SKATE 2009 tour and it’s time to tune up those flatground skills. The global tour kicks off on May 30,, 2009 at Cowtown Skateboards in Phoenix, AZ. Twenty-seven U.S. locations, a plethora of global stops and thousands of crazy trick combos will all culminate at the éS Game of SKATE Finals this Fall. Go to www.esgameofskate.com to find out more about the latest updates, regional qualifiers, global tour, contest rules and information. éS Game of SKATE 2009 - Official Tour Locations Date Location » Host » Event Address Info Sat, May 30 Phoenix, AZ » Cowtown Skateboards, Phoenix, AZ 4pm signup 5pm start. Call 602.212.9687 for more info. Sun, June 7 Brea, CA » Liberty Board Shop, Brea, CA 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 714.256.9464 for more info. Mon, June 15 Santa Cruz, CA » Bill's Wheels, Santa Cruz, CA 4pm signup 5pm start. Call 831.469.0904 for more info. Thu, June 18 Hood River, OR » IPS Skate Shop, Hood River, OR 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 541.386.6466 for more info. Fri, June 19 Eugene, OR » Tactics, Eugene, OR 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 541.349.0087 for more info. Sat, June 20 Seattle, WA » Snowboard Connection-South Lake, Seattle, WA 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 206.467.8545 for more info. Tue, June 23 Salt Lake City, UT » Milo Sport, Salt Lake City (South Jordan), UT 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 801-487-8600 for more info. Thu, June 25 Denver, CO » Emage, Denver, CO 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 720-855-8297 for more info. Mon, June 29 Las Vegas, NV » Pharmacy Boardshop, Las Vegas, NV Location is TBD. 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 702-228-4755 for more info. Thu, July 2 Simi Valley, CA » Val Surf, North Hollywood, CA The Game of SKATE will be held at the Skatelab in Semi Valley. 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 818-769-6977 for more info. Sun, July 19 Bellevue, NE » Next Generation, (Omaha)Bellevue, NE 12pm signup 1pm start. Call 402-933-1301 for more info. Tue, July 21 Royal Oak, MI » Modern Skatepark, Royal Oak, MI 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 248-546-7275 for more info. Wed, July 22 Youngstown, OH » Stomping Grounds, Austintown, OH 3pm signup 4pm start. Call 330-793-8758 for more info. Sun, July 26 Beverly, MA » Eastern Boarder, Danvers, MA 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 919-777-5650 for more info. Tue, July 28 Manhattan, NY » KCDC, Brooklyn, NY 12pm signup 1pm start. Call 718-387-9006 for more info. Fri, July 31 Sayreville, NJ » NJ Skateshop, Sayreville, NJ 2pm signup, 3pm start time. Call 201-792-2397 for more info. Sat, August 1 Frederick, MD » Pitcrew, Frederick, MD 2pm signup, 3pm start time. Call 301-698-1813 for more info. Mon, August 3 Wilmington, DE » Kinetic Skateboarding, Wilmington, DE 2pm signup, 3pm start time. Call 302-477-1533 for more info. Thu, August 6 Virginia Beach, VA » Hotline, Virginia Beach, VA 2pm signup, 3pm start time. Call 757-689-3259 for more info. Sat, August 8 Raleigh, NC » Vertical Urge, Raleigh, NC 2pm signup, 3pm start time. Call 919-870-7766 for more info. Mon, August 10 Tampa, FL » SPOT, Tampa, FL 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 813-621-6793 for more info. Wed, August 12 Fort Walton Beach, FL » Plus Skateshop, Fort Walton Beach, FL 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 850-244-6525 for more info. Fri, August 14 Baton Rouge, LA » Rukus Boardshop, Baton Rouge, LA 3pm signup 4pm start. Call 225-755-3970 for more info. Sun, August 16 Hurst, TX » Index Skateboard Supply, Hurst (Dallas-Fort Worth), TX 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 817-282-9777 for more info. Tue, August 18 Albuquerque, NM » The Beach Zone, Albuquerque, NM 2pm signup 3pm start. Call 505-294-9610 for more info. Wed, August 19 Woodward, PA » Woodward Camp Call 814-349-5633 for more info. Wed, August 26 Woodward, PA » Woodward Camp Call 814-349-5633 for more info. éS Game of SKATE Finals (Date and location for 2009 éS Game of SKATE Finals are T.B.D.) T.B.D.
Progressive Skatepark gives back.	05-21-2009
I remember this all started as an idea driving to work back in January. I heard a radio commercial about the Avon Three Day Breast Walk for Cancer and thought it would be cool to hook up a park mom to do the walk. Within a week the idea bloomed into sponsoring a team of moms to walk. It's not your average walk, it's 60 miles in three days. Anyway I threw the idea at all of ya'll and it was so cool, no one turned me down when I asked for the help. Without the support from everyone of you, I could not have pulled off what could be one of my proudest skateboard moments ever. The goal was to raise $10,000.00 to pay the entree fee to the Avon Walk, my dream was to raise $15,000.00 and give the extra five grand to The keep A Breast Foundation. Well here's what went down, I had a total of 52 skaters enter the event, land as many tricks in two minutes as they could and collect donations from sponsors to support breast cancer. It was a super easy concept, but would people support it? Just last week, I woke up one morning in a full panic attack, all I could think about was what happens if I only raise $2,500.00? I would have let so many people down. I finally calmed myself down thinking that the "family" wouldn't let me down. You guessed it, they didn't. Are you ready for this. We raised $23,047.29 and I still have maybe another 10% more coming. Within the next couple of days we should hit the $25,000.00 mark. That's 10 grand more than my dream number! Think about that...... 52 skaters, skating for two minutes each. We raised all this cash in an hour and 44 minutes. I am so blown away right now. Tonight we presented the skaters who raised the most money, their skate adventures of a lifetime. I did run into a big dilemma, I had six kids raise over $1,500.00 each. You can't let a kid go un rewarded for such an accomplishment. First thing this morning I contacted Reggie and Jocelyn at Eastern and asked if I could send the whole group up instead of just the 2nd place kid. Without hesitation they agreed. I just don't know how to thank all you guys, you made a dream of mine come true. Today was a day I really needed in my life right now, so again, thanks so much for being there for me and believing in what I thought could be done. It was a great day for skateboarders in our community and a step closer to finding a cure for this nasty disease. Chad Hazeltine raised the most money and will be headed for the west coast for his Skate Adventure. Chad brought in $4,223.00. Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES MATADOR™ BY JACK LINK’S® AS SPONSOR	05-20-2009
DEW TOUR ANNOUNCES MATADOR™ BY JACK LINK’S® AS SPONSOR Brand Also Sponsoring Dew Tour Athletes Adam Taylor and Dennis Enarson Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 20, 2009 – The Dew Tour today announced that MATADOR™ by Jack Link’s® has signed a multi-year deal as an associate sponsor of the Dew Tour. MATADOR, a bold new brand for action-driven teens, will receive tour-wide exclusivity in the salty snack category as an associate sponsor of the Dew Tour. MATADOR will also receive fully-integrated marketing benefits, including television ads on NBC, USA Network and Universal HD, online and on-site Tour exposure, as well as inclusion in the Tour’s multi-million dollar marketing campaign. “We’re excited to add the new MATADOR brand by Jack Link’s to the list of first-class sponsors for the Dew Tour,” said John Stamatis, vice president of marketing and partnerships. “They are a great fit for our Tour, and their athletes have consistently performed well every year. We look forward to working together to bring this partnership to life.” "Action sports is a core component of youth culture today and the Dew Tour was a natural partner to help support the launch of our new MATADOR by Jack Link's brand," said Jeff LeFever, Jack Link's director of marketing. "Teens have confirmed that our new MATADOR snack sticks have just the right kick they're looking for and we believe our marketing activation will highlight the bold experience of the new MATADOR brand at all Dew Tour events this year." MATADOR also recently announced that Dew Tour competitors Adam Taylor (skate vert) and Dennis Enarson (BMX dirt, park) will be joining their action sports team. “I’m stoked to be a part of the MATADOR team and excited to start a new Dew Tour season,” said Adam Taylor. The complete 2009 Dew Tour schedule is as follows: Event Date Location Nike 6.0 BMX Open June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Skate Open July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Banknorth Garden Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, UT—Energy Solutions Arena PlayStation® Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena Entering its fifth year, the Dew Tour is the most watched and attended action sports property in the world. Attendance for the 2008 Dew Tour totaled nearly 275,000 and an average of 49 million viewers tuned in via NBC, USA, MTV and MTV2. The top athletes in the world will take part in this year’s Tour, all competing for the highly coveted Dew Cup that will be awarded in Orlando at season’s end to champions in each of the six disciplines.
I did this once back in the day and it got messy.	05-20-2009
Nevertheless, the boys from Skatepark of Tampa are doing a booze cruise in Ybor and are inviting anyone who wants to come along to get out your cruiser board and join them for a night of fun.
Given Skateboards in Las Vegas.	05-20-2009
We just got back from Las Vegas last week, and now it's Given's turn. We had a great time out there, if you're up for it head out to 702 Skatepark on Saturday May 23 and hang with Kris Markovich, Danny Scher, and James Atkin.
The ZOO YORK INSTITUTE	05-19-2009
graduates east coast powerhouse Brandon Westgate to the Pro Ranks. Straight from the cranberry bogs of Cape Cod with more stamps in his passport than most, world renowned and respected, he’s ready for the big show. Pick up the inaugural Brandon Westgate pro-models at officially down skate shops worldwide.
D-Wayne in the Dirty Ghetto Park	05-18-2009
The Dirty Ghetto Park is being constructed, but in the first 48 hours, D-Wayne couldnt wait. Put two benches in the park, and watch the kid shine. http://www.thekayocorp.com/blogger/2009/05/dgk-dwayne-in-the-park/
King of The Park Update.	05-18-2009
King of the park went down this weekend in Louisiana. Word on the street so far is that Timmy Knuth took out Danilo De Rosario in the finals to be the first ever back to back King of The Park Champion. (Photo is from last year's win. Look out for full coverage in next issue of FTK.
TX got GOLD	05-12-2009
Gold Wheels would like to introduce you to our newest pro, Rodrigo TX. Rodrigo’s “Port of Miami” wheels are now instock at Kayo in 51mm and 52mm. Be sure to check out Rodrigo’s new interview in the July 09′ issue of Skateboarder. http://www.goldwheels.com
New Mike Anderson interview	05-11-2009
Head over to the eS Footwear website to peep Mike Anderson's newest interview. http://esfootwear.com/blog/2009/05/11/mike-anderson-interview/
GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR 2009 SCHEDULE	05-07-2009
GATORADE FREE FLOW TOUR ANNOUNCES PACKED 2009 SCHEDULE Stellar Park Lineup Highlights Amateur Skateboard Series, Registration Now Open at GatoradeFreeFlowTour.com Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 6, 2009 – Seeking to find the best amateur skaters and BMX riders across the country this summer, the Gatorade Free Flow Tour announced today the complete schedule for the 2009 season. The skate portion of the Tour officially kicks off May 16 in Burlington, Vt. at Talent Skatepark, and registration for all events is now open at gatoradefreeflowtour.com. The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour will include a total of 33 skateboarding competitions (five skate vert and 28 skate park) at 28 parks across the United States. The winners in each of the 33 skate competitions will be flown to the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals, taking place at the Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge, September 17-20. Encompassing the “Flow to Pro” theme that is the cornerstone of the Gatorade Free Flow Tour, the two overall skate park and vert champions earn a spot to compete against the pros at the final stop of the Dew Tour, the PlayStation® Pro in Orlando, Fla., October 15-18. Highlighting the 2009 skate schedule are the additions of top skateparks M.I.A. in Miami, Fla., Warp in Chicago, Ill. and Epic in Rocklin, Calif. The Gatorade Free Flow Tour will also be returning to Ecke YMCA in Encinitas, Calif. and San Diego, Calif.’s Mission Valley YMCA. Committed to holding competitions in the best skateparks across the country, the 2009 schedule also returns to other standout parks including the Autumn Ramp Park (Joplin, Mo.), Charm City (Baltimore, Md.), Alliance (Grand Prairie, Texas) and the Skatelab (Simi Valley, Calif.). In 2008, Paul-Luc Ronchetti (skate vert) and Timmy Knuth (skate park) were crowned the overall champions. Ronchetti, from England, earned his berth into the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals at the Camp Woodward (Philadelphia) stop of the ’08 circuit, going on to claim the overall skate vert title and a spot in the season-ending Dew Tour event. At the PlayStation® Pro, Ronchetti proved that he could skate with the best, narrowly missing the finals and finishing 10th in prelims. Since, Ronchetti has won England’s Autumn Open Vert Championship, also taking third at the 2009 Tampa Am vert competition. A fixture on the amateur competition series, Cocoa Beach, Fla.-native Knuth placed third in the 2008 Maloof Money Cup am street contest before winning the Gatorade Free Flow Tour’s stop at Kona Skatepark. Knuth built on his momentum, going on to take the title at the Gatorade Free Flow Tour Finals in Salt Lake City. At the Dew Tour’s PlayStation® Pro, Knuth took on top pro skaters – including Ryan Sheckler, Greg Lutzka, Paul Rodriguez and Chaz Ortiz – and finished fourth in the finals. Since then, Knuth has taken fourth at the Costa Mesa leg of the ’08 Damn Am series and second at the 2009 Phoenix Am. Past Gatorade Free Flow Tour skate park champions include Jeff Ward (2005), David Loy (’06) and Chaz Ortiz (’07, defending Dew Cup skate park winner) and skate vert champion Ben Hatchell (’07). The 2009 Gatorade Free Flow Tour skate schedule* includes the following dates and locations: All events include park contests; bolded events indicate vert competitions in addition to park Date Location Park Event Date Location Park Event 16-May Burlington, Vt. Talent Skatepark skate 12-Jul Taunton, Mass. Skaters Edge skate 23-May Royal Oaks, Mich. Modern Skatepark skate 18-Jul Clairemont, Calif. Mission Valley YMCA skate 23-May Baltimore, Md. Charm City skate 19-Jul Woodbridge, Conn. Academy skate 30-May Newnan, Ga. Factory skate 25-Jul Albuquerque, N.M. Los Altos Skatepark skate 31-May Encinitas, Calif. Ecke YMCA skate 25-Jul Des Moines, Iowa Saylor Skatepark skate 6-Jun Fontana, Calif. Fontana Skatepark skate 1-Aug Rocklin, Calif. Epic Skatepark skate Jun 6-7 Burnsville, Minn. 3rd Lair skate 8-Aug Mt. Hood, Ore. Windell's Camp skate 7-Jun Simi Valley, Calif. Skatelab skate 16-Aug Columbus, Ohio Flow Skatepark skate 7-Jun Houston, Texas Southside Skatepark skate 16-Aug Miami, Fla. M.I.A. Skatepark skate 13-Jun Florence, Ky. Ollies Skatepark skate 22-Aug Moorestown, N.J. Black Diamond skate 20-Jun N. Chicago, Ill. Warp Skatepark skate 22-Aug Longwood, Fla. Mesh skate 21-Jun Milwaukee, Wis. 4 Seasons skate 29-Aug Salt Lake City, Utah Ogio Training Facility skate 27-Jun Grand Prairie, Texas Alliance skate 5-Sep Joplin, Mo. Autumn Ramp Park skate 11-Jul Nashville, Tenn. 6th Ave. Skatepark skate Sep 17-20 Salt Lake City, Utah** EnergySolutions Arena BMX/skate 11-Jul Rye, N.H. Rye Airfield skate
Immediate Release: May 5th, 2009: Lizard King is now on Paradox Grip	05-06-2009
Lizard King is now on Paradox Grip
ALLI’S CHINA INVITATIONAL ARRIVES IN BEIJING MAY 8-10	05-05-2009
ALLI’S CHINA INVITATIONAL ARRIVES IN BEIJING MAY 8-10 World’s Best Skateboard and BMX Athletes Set to Compete in Second Annual Event Burr Ridge, Ill. – May 5, 2009 – Building on the success of last year’s inaugural international event, Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports holds its second annual China Invitational, May 8-10 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium, an Olympic venue from the 2008 Beijing Games. Americans can watch the event for the first time with 1.5 hours of national, NBC television coverage on Sunday, June 14. The 2009 China Invitational features the skate park and vert competitions that took place during the inaugural event along with the addition of a BMX vert contest. The top professional action sports athletes from around the world will again be competing in the China Invitational, including ‘08 skateboard vert China Invitational winner and Dew Cup champion Pierre-Luc Gagnon, four-time BMX vert Dew Cup champion Jamie Bestwick and skateboard park competitor Austen Seaholm. BMX and skateboard vert finals will take place on Saturday, May 9, while skateboard park finals will be held on Sunday, May 10. Based on their rankings at the end of the 2008 Dew Tour season, the points leaders in the three disciplines were invited to the China Invitational. The complete list of confirmed athletes is as follows: Skateboard Park Skateboard Vert BMX Vert Chad Bartie Pierre-Luc Gagnon Jamie Bestwick Austen Seaholm Andy Macdonald Chad Kagy Rodolfo Ramos Bob Burnquist Simon Tabron Carlos De Andrade Adam Taylor Steven McCann Danilo Do Rosario Sandro Dias Dennis McCoy Fabrizio Santos Buster Halterman Jimmy Walker Chris Mendes Renton Millar Zack Warden NBC will broadcast the China Invitational on Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, it will air in China on BTV6, the sports channel of Beijing TV as well as the China Sports Program Network. Time is subject to change so please check your local listings. Fans can also log onto allisports.com for event results and recaps.
Nike SB releases new Debacle trailer.	05-05-2009
Debacle, the new All HD Nike video staring Justin Brock, Daryl Angel, David Clark, Shane O’Neill, and Grant Taylor, will premier in Los Angeles on June 10th. Until then, check out the TRAILER.
Get Wild This Wednesday at GSZ!	05-05-2009
The first of their 4 week contest series starts this Wednesday May 6th at 5pm. If you missed the last one, don't miss out on this one. The prizes and skating are huge!! Plus tons of mid week good times from GSZ !! Plus for those of you advanced skaters, Friday they will be holding another team tryout for advanced divsion skaters ages 13 & up starting at 6pm. Of if you just want to witness some ridiculously good skateboarding come out Friday evening to skate and watch who's on the come up from their crew.
Beer Run Skateboards would like to welcome Nick Matlin to the team.	05-05-2009
Pro model board out soon! WELCOME VIDEO. CHECK OUT BEER RUN.
Globe Episode 5 United by Fate Trailer.	05-05-2009
Peep it HERE.
Westside Skateshop is getting ready too...	05-01-2009
drop its first trailer for their new video called; THE DANGO IS DEAD!!! which is going to be a 3 disk box set with all 5 westside videos! some have never been released on dvd. To get everyone warmed up for the new video trailer here are all the old ones! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO TIME.
MALOOF MONEY CUP PRESENTED BY ETNIES AND MONSTER -- NEWS UPDATE -- WILD CARD CONTEST BEGINS TODAY!	04-30-2009
We've named the Top 36 Street Skaters as selected by the Committee but we want to know who YOU want to see in the Maloof Money Cup. We asked about 30 industry heads to each give us one name to throw in the pool, and now we want you to vote for who you'd like to see. We've got room for twelve more skaters, and there will be alternates, of course. So now it's up to you to cast your vote and spread the word to your friends, and give your favorite pro some love... Voting will close on May 12th. We'll announce the Wild Card Skaters on May 13th but if you follow us on Twitter, MySpace or Facebook you might get a sneak peak...
Circa welcomes Ryan Gallant.	04-29-2009
With the skateboard industry in a transitional state (no pun intended) like our country it was only a matter of time before we were going to start seeing skaters move from company to company. I first noticed this when Nick Dompiere moved from Adio to DC, now Ryan Gallant is riding for Circa.
Altamont presents Murphy's Law	04-27-2009
Altamont and Boogie present Murphy’s Law Altamont Showroom in SoHo 29 Greene St. (between Grand and Canal) Thursday, April 30th at 9:00 p.m. FREE Beer provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon
ETNIES PROUDLY WELCOMES DAVIS TORGERSON TO THE TEAM!	04-27-2009
There is a “3 Minutes with Davis Torgerson� interview on etniesskate.com right now too.
Hazard County Skatepark X GFL Cancer Benefit	04-17-2009
Mason is a ten-year-old boy diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma in March 2008. Since that time he has had some remission but has also relapsed twice and suffered a coma caused by one of the chemo drugs. He also suffered kidney damage at that same time which almost kept him from receiving his Bone Marrow Transplant. Thanks be to God, Amy and Travis were directed to Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham and to Dr. Martin, who gladly took on Mason's case. His Bone Marrow Transplant took place Jan 08/2009 with his little brother Gavin, as his perfectly matching donor. Going through transplant was rough on Mason; it is on all these precious children. He made it through and was discharged to a local apartment waiting that magical 100th day. Sadly, more cancer cells were found in his central nervous system at approximately Day 53. The family was devastated and frankly the doctors didn't know what to do, but after regrouping, this amazing family pulled up their bootstraps and is now forging ahead with THE NEW PLAN, put together by Dr. Martin and colleagues. The McLeod family mission statement… Save Mason, No giving up allowed. God is with us, we know this. So many people are praying for Mason, we know this as well. Mason's wish is simple, he wants to go home and just be a normal boy again.
Kayo x Southern Boarder signing	04-16-2009
During Tampa Pro Kayo made some extra stops to say whats up and sign some boards. check out Southern Boarders new website that now allows you to order online and to stay in the loop with everything that The Kayo Corp has going on keep checking The Kayo Website
Doogood	04-16-2009
Press Release April 15, 2009 Due to lack of material donations from the "Industry', the only 100% volunteer action sports charity is forced to close valuable programs in Boston Bay, Jamaica; Florinopilis, Brazil; Cairo, Egypt; The Lighthouse, Nashville; City Lights Dream Center, Santa Ana; Shoreline Middle School, Santa Cruz; Logan Heights Memorial Skatepark, San Diego and our Folsom State prisoner program with Mr. Driver and his son. We will continue to provide free skateboards to those that need them through our 15 current programs nationwide. Over 30,000 kids have been introduced to skateboarding through Doogood and its participating programs. 25 kids a week touch each Doogood board. Our social impact has been studied and we have: Reduced crime, increases grade point averages and reduced childhood obesity in our community program in south San Diego. Thanks to all of our sponsors throughout the past 7 years and special thanks to our current sponsors: Blitz and SkateOne. With the deepest sorrow, Ari Evan Gold Executive Director The Doogood Conservatory since 2002 get involved by donating one dollar a year---if every skater donated one dollar a year...we would be able to buy all the skateboards we need to expand and grow. send to : 4629 cass street ste 275 san diego, ca 92109 They can also ask their favorite brands to support doogood through their material support. Thanks for the support.
Congrats to the Niertko's.	04-16-2009
NJ Skateshop Co-Owner and former Big Brother Magazine fame Chris Nieratko and his wife Christine are having a baby. You want to hear Chris's word's on the situation click HERE.
Full Frequency Promo	04-15-2009
Mark your calendars because this Friday (4/17) the Hi Fi "Full Frequency Promo" will be premiering at 12pm PST at both www.stereosoundagency.com and www.hifiwheels.com. Stereo has been working on this project day and night and at the last minute, decided to throw in a surprise from Stereo's newest am Ben Gore. Thank you for your patience... And trust us, it will be worth the wait.
ETNIES PUTS THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS ON FLOW	04-11-2009
Los Angeles, CA – Over the last decade, etnies has flowed more than 25,000 pairs of shoes to homeless people living in Los Angeles! The current tough economic times have led to the rise of homeless people in L.A., and today Pierre Andre and a crew from etnies hung out with the Skid Row residents. etnies teamed up with the Los Angeles Mission to break through some of the doom and gloom, and provide more than 2,000 men, women and kids with a hot meal and a brand new pair of etnies shoes. “In these tough economic times, there is more reason than ever to help those in need and give back to the causes that touch your heart – for me this is the Los Angeles Mission,� said etnies owner Pierre Andre Senizergues. “For over 10 years my team and I have donated thousands of shoes to the homeless on Skid Row and this year will be no different. Not only because the need will be greater, but because it is this small contribution that can make a difference in someone’s life.�
KING OF THE PARK FLYER UPDATE.	04-10-2009
Check out all of the sponsors that have jumped on to support this year's KING OF THE PARK (KOTP) Registration is open now. If you're planning on going, you better register now. THis thing is filling up fast, and once it's full it's full!!!!
Skate For Life	04-10-2009
Big Rig Stair Set = $600.00 Cash Prize Winner Takes All. If you are in the Tri-State area, make sure you make it out to this event, and support this great cause. To find out more, click on the flyer and enlarge that bitch.
Save this date	04-09-2009
éS presents Bobby Worrest Footwear and Apparel Launch Party Save the Date for Saturday, June 6th in NYC. (Immediately following the Back to the Banks contest.) At the éS Showroom on 29 Greene St.
Design a 3	04-09-2009
In the past, you’ve entered Design-a-Tee. Now it’s time to Design-a-3! Didn’t win the Emerica Design-a-Tee contest? Don’t get mad, get even! How? Put that creative energy into an Emerica shoe. Yep, that’s right. Emerica and Andrew Reynolds are now giving you full creative reign over an Emerica classic--the Reynolds 3! Emerica’s Design-a-3 contest is YOUR opportunity to tell us how we’ve been blowing it, by designing your own kick-ass version of the Reynolds 3! Design it any way you’d like, and Drew will personally sift through all of the entries and choose the one he likes best. The winner will be bestowed with a year's supply (12 pairs) of the Reynolds 3 that they created, and the shoe will be produced as a limited-edition design in a future Emerica line-up with credit to the aspiring designer! Don’t miss your chance to scratch your name in Emerican history! Enter on the contest page right now! The deadline is May 5, 2009, so get on that sh@t! Stay Gold! Read more and download the Design-a-3 template here: http://emericaskate.com/news/2009/04/06/design-a-3/
Bachinsky Signing and Demo.	04-09-2009
Peep the flyer to check out what Dave will be doing and where he'll be at this weekend.
Grind For Life X Ghetto Facility Event.	04-08-2009
Check out the info on this flyer in regards to this event that Mike Rogers and the crew from Ghetto are putting on together on April 25th. Click on little flyer and read not as small pop up.
King Of The Park 2009	04-08-2009
We can guarantee this is going to be a bangin contest.
Stereo & OBEY Party	04-07-2009
Stereo & OBEY are hosting a party to celebrate the Stereo x OBEY co-op board series this Thursday @ La Cita in downtown LA. See attached flyer and to rsvp, click on the following link: http://www.danceright.net/rsvp.html
Benny Fairfax Graduation party!!	04-07-2009
Stereo, WeSC and Adidas invite you to come join us in celebrating The Graduation of Benny Fairfax into the pro ranks this Saturday, April 11th (4pm-10pm) at the WeSC store in LA. Enjoy a BBQ, graduation gifts and free drinks provided by Asahi Beer and Pura Casta Tequila. Please make sure to RSVP by emailing: RSVPLA@wesc.com.
Phoenix Am	04-06-2009
Congratulation to World Industries team rider, Cody Davis for winning the Phoenix Am last weekend. Florida didn't do to shabby with fellow World Industries and Graffiti Skate Zone team rider, Timmy Knuth getting second place, and Westside Skateshop's, TJ Sparks winning best trick. Get full results HERE.
Winners and Weiners Skate Contest	04-04-2009
If you are around Merritt Island April 18th be sure to check out the Winners and Weiners Skate Contest. Sounds like its going to be a good ol' time!
DVS is heading to Tampa	04-04-2009
THe DVS team will be at the next Tampa All Ages Contest. We're not saying if you skate well in the contest that you might get picked up by DVS, but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. Be sure you're at the next Tampa All Ages Contest and do your thing. Find out more HERE.
Elwood East Coast Tour.	04-04-2009
Find out more HERE.
Paradox Grip News	04-03-2009
Terry was so stoked on Paradox Grip exclusive PB technology that increases your balance that he wanted to set up a board right away. Smolik got Lizard King on Paradox as well.
Zoo York's State of Mind	04-02-2009
The ZOO YORK INSTITUTE presents the second trailer for the upcoming “State of Mind� full-length dvd. Featuring ZY officials Zered Bassett, Forrest Kirby, Kevin Taylor, Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Lamare Hemmings, Chaz Ortiz, Eli Reed, Anthony Shetler, Ron Deily, Matt Miller and Brandon Westgate. World Premiere June 4th, NYC. Check it out HERE.
So you want to be SIMA's Retail Store of the year???	04-01-2009
Some of you are probably asking yourself, what the hell is Sima? Here is the crazy part. It's an acronym for the freaking, Surf Industry Manufacturer Association. These people give awards out to companies at trade shows in back room meeting halls while the rest of us are getting our drink on at whatever free party we can get into. Well, just last year Active Mail Order was given it's highest award for a retail store. Retail Store of the Year!!! So you want to become that next year? It's real easy, Here's what you do! Step 1. Put up a bunch of stores and not worry about that you aren't making any more money. Step 2. Don't worry about it, because you aren't paying your bills anyway. Especially to the companies that are filling your stores up with merchandise. Step 3. Screw everybody and every other store out there that you put your store next to. Who cares if those other stores have been supporting the scene, and been giving back to skateboarding for years? Step 4. Accept the award, make some speech, and glow in your temporary success. Step 5. File for bankruptcy, and do it all over again in a different industry. I mean who cares, it's not like you really care about skateboarding anyway? Get more of the story HERE. Sorry to all of our friends and skateboarders in the industry that have been affected by this, and to those that got downsized and lost their jobs due to this. These people make me sick. Support your local grassroots store. Support real skateboarders, support each other.
Axion is back...	03-31-2009
We just got word that Axion Footwear is officially back, and the newest recruits are Brian Wenning and Anthony Williams. Look for more Axion updates, ads and articles to come in the near future.
Manny Fresh at Rye Airfield...	03-31-2009
Our boy Manny Santiago seems to be everywhere. I personally think there are 5 Manny's. This is the only guy I know that can be at 5 different spots at the same time. HERE is some footy from a contest him and his sponsors put together up at Rye Airfield.
Get off your ass and support!	03-30-2009
Mason is a ten-year-old boy diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma in March 2008. Since that time he has had some remission but has also relapsed twice and suffered a coma caused by one of the chemo drugs. He also suffered kidney damage at that same time which almost kept him from receiving his Bone Marrow Transplant. Thanks be to God, Amy and Travis were directed to Duke Children’s Hospital in Durham and to Dr. Martin, who gladly took on Mason's case. His Bone Marrow Transplant took place Jan 08/2009 with his little brother Gavin, as his perfectly matching donor. Going through transplant was rough on Mason; it is on all these precious children. He made it through and was discharged to a local apartment waiting that magical 100th day. Sadly, more cancer cells were found in his central nervous system at approximately Day 53. The family was devastated and frankly the doctors didn't know what to do, but after regrouping, this amazing family pulled up their bootstraps and is now forging ahead with THE NEW PLAN, put together by Dr. Martin and colleagues. The McLeod family mission statement… Save Mason, No giving up allowed. God is with us, we know this. So many people are praying for Mason, we know this as well. Mason's wish is simple, he wants to go home and just be a normal boy again.
New Pig Wheels out now!	03-27-2009
The good people at Tum Yeto want all of you to know that their new Pig Wheels are out. Here is what they look like. Contact your rep HERE for more details.
Southern Boarder Skate Shop Contest.	03-27-2009
Southern Boarder is having a contest this weekend at Fossil Skate Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Southern Boarder is the longest standing shop in St. Petersburg, and has been holding down the scene there for over a decade. Come on out to the event and shred the gnar with the SB Heads. If the weather is going to be like anything we've had lately, it's sure to be a great time.
Seven Ply Recycled Skateboard Designs	03-27-2009
Recycling is all the rage today. My girlfriend gets on me if I "accidentally" throw out some paper, plastic, or glass in the trash can. But she doesn't care about my old skateboards that are stacking up. Well, here's a young lady that does care and has found life for skateboards after they're done being shredded. Check out this innovative person and her company HERE.
ERGO is pleased to welcome Kris Markovich to its pro skate team.	03-24-2009
Southern gentleman, skateboarder and artist, Markovich, brings to ERGO both longevity and respect within the skate community. His major accomplishments range from launching his own skateboard company to securing continuous coverage in skate magazines, broadcast and film for more than a decade. “Kris will be playing a key role at ERGO in cultivating our skate program,� says ERGO Vice President, Pete DiSpirito. “We are excited to give Kris that family feeling that he has been searching for from a company.� In the coming year, expect to see Markovich traveling throughout the United States skateboarding with the ERGO team while making several stops along the way to feature his artwork; also expect to see his artwork on several signature ERGO items each season.
Greg Lutzka wins Tampa Pro 09.	03-23-2009
Year after year Greg Lutzka has Tampa's number. This year the number was $20,000. Schaefer said it best when we said, "not bad for a weekend's worth of skateboarding." Congratulations to our friend, Greg for another victory here in Tampa.
Tampa Am Pro Vert	03-23-2009
1. Pierre Luc Gagnon 2. Danny Mayer 3. Marcelo Bastos All other information check out skateparkoftampa.com
Emerica’s Wild Ride 2008 on Fuel TV	03-21-2009
Be sure to watch Emerica’s Wild Ride 2008 on Fuel TV's Insane Cinema show this coming Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Re-live all the action that went down as the Emerica team roared on their Harleys and shred sleds from Easley, South Carolina to New York City for Wild in the Streets. The show will repeat on Saturday, March 21 at 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and Sunday, March 22 at 10:00 p.m. It'll also repeat additional times in the weeks to come. Check your local listings. Go to http://emericaskate.com/team/wildride/news/wild-ride-galore/ for more images of the madness.
Tampa Pro Team Manager and Industry VIP Contest	03-20-2009
As soon as we stepped through the front door the celebrity sighting had begun. Mike Sinclair was trying to ollie over Elissa Steamer. Darrell Stanton and P Rod were getting their wristbands, and the first thing I saw on the course was Mark Appleyard tre flipping the pyramid like it was no thang. But today's highlight was the TM/ Industry VIP contest. These guys have paid their dues and still rip. Top 3 Charlie Thomas. World Industries TM Ira Ingram. Fuel TV Pete Kelly for Init and Tum Yeto rep Vert on Saturday and Finals on Sonday, get there early to get a good seat!
ZOO YORK 2008 EURO TOUR // FINAL PODCAST NOW AVAILABLE	03-19-2009
This past summer the Zoo Crew spent a month traveling throughout Europe hosting demos, autograph signings, and filming for Zoo York's new full-length video, "State of Mind," that will make its world premiere on June 4th in NYC. The fourth and final ZY Euro Tour podcast is now available on the ZY Media Channel and through iTunes. Filmed and edited by RB Umali, it features ZY Officials Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Brandon Westgate, Matt Miller, and Eli Reed shreddin' Switzerland and France. Check it! ZY Media Channel: http://www.zooyork.com/media/ iTunes Store: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=217578175
Another Westside Video.	03-19-2009
The Montesi Organization doesn't mess around when it comes to videos. They're always dropping the freshness with the sickest parts from the illest riders. Here is a little insight into their newest project.
Kona Spring Fling	03-19-2009
is around the corner. Year after year Kona throws the Spring Fling, and year after year it's a great event. Be sure to make it to this year's event. Attention parents and lurkers alike: If you're going to be at the event and not skating be sure to lend a helping hand. THe Kona crew is looking for volunteers to help with the event. It would be sick if you could help out to make the event run that much more smooth.
Emerica's Wild In The Streets.	03-19-2009
Emerica’s Wild in the Streets Main Event goes international for the first time! The Emerica team will be heading up to Vancouver, BC, Canada for Go Skateboarding Day on June 21, 2009, and Wild in the Streets. This year, Wild in the Streets will benefit LeeSide, the DIY skatepark that Lee Matasi started in Vancouver. Lee was shot and killed in 2005 and LeeSide is an extension of his dream. Make your plans now to head to Canada’s Hot Corner, and if you’re American, remember, you need your passport to get into Canada now. Stay tuned for more details. Check it out HERE.
SpreadtheGood.	03-19-2009
SPREADtheGOOD is a video by David Stoessel featuring people from all corners of Florida such as, Timmy Knuth, Aaron Collier, Dylan Perry, Carlos Mendez, Nick Zizzo, Travis Ehrlund, Kevin Shealy, Joe Storm, Matt Blas, Randy Okolichany, and many more. Set to be released by mid to late 09. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates on the progress of the video via YouTube.com/dysfunctional337 or Vimeo.com/stoessel
Westside Skateshop welcomes Yonnie Cruz	03-19-2009
to their already impressive team. Yonnie will have a full part in the next Westside video, The Dango is Dead.
Boogie for Altamont	03-18-2009
Boogie for Altamont Los Angeles, CA - Boogie started photographing rebellion and unrest in his hometown of Belgrade, Serbia in the early 1990s. In an unlikely twist of fate, he won a lottery visa to the United States. With just a camera and no money in his pocket, Boogie quickly found his new home in the ghettos of New York City. The images depicted in the Boogie for Altamont collection are photos he took for his first book, It’s All Good, which documents the lives of gang members and drug addicts around his home in Brooklyn / Bed-Stuy. Watch the Boogie for Altamont video here: Boogie.AltamontApparel.com
Far Far Far East 2009 China Invitational	03-18-2009
Burr Ridge, Ill. – March 18, 2009 – The world's best action sports stars will be returning to Beijing for the second China Invitational May 8-10, 2009 at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium, a 2008 Summer Olympic venue. Part of Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports, the China Invitational, features both skateboard (park and vert) and BMX (vert) competitions. The action sports event will be televised in the United States on NBC and across China on BTV6, the sports channel of Beijing TV as well as the China Sports Program Network. Not feeling that flight? Don't worry you can catch it on NBC Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Time is subject to change so please check your local listings. Skateboard Park: Greg Lutzka, Austen Seaholm, Rodolfo Ramos, Carlos De Andrade, Danilo Do Rosario, Fabrizio Santos, Chris Mendes Skateboard Vert: Pierre Luc Gagnon, Andy Macdonald, Bob Burnquist, Adam Taylor, Sandro Dias, Buster Halterman, Renton Millar Here is what Greg Lutzka had to say. “I’m stoked on competing at this year’s China Invitational,� said Greg Lutzka, Dew Tour skateboard park athlete. “I’m really looking forward to competing in front of the Beijing fans and think this will be a great warm-up for the upcoming Dew Tour season.�
LRG Florida Tour.	03-18-2009
The LRG team is coming to Florida. I love Tampa Pro time. The weather is great, it's spring break, and it's one of the busiest times for pro teams to travel around the sunshine state. Check out LRG when they roll into your town to hang at your local shop.
2009 Am Getting Paid Event.	03-18-2009
Hey. You Am? You trying to get Paid? Go to this event. They're giving away 10 G's.
Dude brah, there is a contest at Cocoa Beach.	03-18-2009
Check the flyer for all of the info for the contest at Cocoa Beach Skatepark on April 4th. But bring your sunscreen. That park will seriously fry you if you're not prepared.
A quick interview with Chris Cole by Ian Berry	03-16-2009
How long have you been living in California? It's been about 9 months now. Yikes! Is it officially home yet? Sort of, our daily routine is great here. I just wish all of our family was out here as well. Skating street on the East kills skating out here in Cali (sorry but it is straight up true). You can just skate around at real spots, there isn't a posse already filming there, or cops stalking the joint. Are there plans to ever move back to the East Coast? I would like to eventually, even if it is to go and die. I wanna return to where I came from. Are you getting more into the business world of the skateboard industry? Yes and no. I was more in tune with how the skate shops run and survive while in Philly. Now I am learning what sells to who, cost efficiency, and what not. You have been biking lately, what got you started on that? Robbie Morales, of FIT BIKE CO. is a skate fan. Super cool dude; I got hooked up by him. It is really fun, and different from skating. It gives you that awesome feeling of learning tricks and doing something gnarly, just like skating. The difference is you have a new set of rules. You can't kickflip, but you can (not me) bar-spin. Most skaters are not into biking due to the fact they chunk up ledges, and are pretty brutal on skate spots. What is your take on that? I felt a similar way when I was younger. The difference between good bikers and beginners is good bikers do minimal damage to a ledge. They don't slam down very often. I, for instance, don't grind ledges for that reason. If you look at videos of bikers though it is sick! The whole FIT team kills, Garrett Reynolds' part in the Nike video, Van Homan...there are tons of awesome dudes. Your son Wyatt has his own board? Yeah! For Christmas, Jamie got the woodshop to make Wyatt a perfect sized board for him. It is so legit, it has 7 plys, my Flashback graphic, and it is a 'Jamie' shape, just shrunken. I have a 49mm wheel out, so those are on there too. I ordered a board for myself, which you will see in the upcoming months on the ZERO site. Does Wyatt shred? He does! I am really proud of him, he can pretty much ollie. He rides by himself, and can go up about a 3 foot quarter pipe and roll fakie back. So sick. How often do you guys skate together? Almost everyday. He loves to get out and do active stuff, and obviously I do too. He is my best friend. What happens next for you as far as video parts after you put out a part like 'Ride The Sky'? I wonder that after every part. It gets hard, but you just chip away trying to be the best you can. That's all you can do right?
NIKE SB AMS NEW VIDEO PROJECT	03-16-2009
For the past 9 months, the SB Am team has been on the road nonstop, filming for Debacle, the new Nike SB HD video project. Starring Justin Brock, David Clark, Daryl Angel, Grant Taylor, and Shane O’Neill, Debacle will premier in Los Angeles in June 2009. For now, have a look at THESE CLIPS from the last four months of traveling, filmed and edited by Jason Hernandez and featuring the SB AM squad with special appearances by Omar, Stefan, and Danny Fuenzalida.
IT'S OFFICIAL! Benny Fairfax is pro for Stereo!	03-16-2009
The first 50 Benny pro boards will be available to order on The Berrics website. And to honor Benny's performance in the Battle At The Berrics, Adidas made him a special pair of shoes! Check it out: HERE.
Kick it with Kayo	03-16-2009
at Southern Boarder Skate Shop in St. Petersburg, Florida this Thursday.
Converse sent over this Tony Silva footy.	03-13-2009
Peep it HERE.
Andrew Reynolds at Old School Compound....	03-12-2009
about a month ago when he came home to visit his family. You too can be like Reynolds and head to Old School Compound this weekend to shred the gnar and compete in their best trick contest. Rumor has it they have $2500.00 to giveaway. Or maybe I'm off by a decimal point, maybe it's more like $250.00. Yeah, that sounds more realistic.
Tampa Pro Weekend...	03-12-2009
Don't forget next weekend is Tampa Pro. The best pros, the best shows, and the best hos will all be at the Skatepark Of Tampa next weekend. Buy your tickets now!
8TH ANNUAL KING OF THE PARK	03-12-2009
The 8th Annual King Of The Park will be taking place in Louisiana this year at the Skate-Spot Skatepark. Click HERE for more details.
ZOO YORK 2008 EURO TOUR // PODCAST 3 OF 4 NOW AVAILABLE	03-11-2009
As first reported two weeks ago, this past summer the Zoo Crew spent a month traveling throughout Europe hosting demos, autograph signings, and filming for Zoo York's new full-length video, "State of Mind," that will make its world premiere on June 4th in NYC. The third of four ZY Euro Tour podcasts is now available on the ZY Media Channel and through iTunes. Filmed and edited by RB Umali, the Zoo Crew was rollin' deep on this leg of the journey with Zered Bassett, Donny Barley, Aaron Suski, Forrest Kirby, Brandon Westgate, Matt Miller, Ron Deily, and Eli Reed shreddin' the Czech Republic and Germany. The final installment is on the way next week, so stay tuned... ZY Media Channel: http://www.zooyork.com/media/
Bodega Miniramp Contest.	03-11-2009
It looks like our friends at Bogega Skateboards are having a miniramp contest at the end of the month. Check the flyer for details.
Sk8lamps Art show	03-09-2009
WHO: V Groove Productions WHAT: Sk8lamps and Friends Art show. Food,beer, and music. And girls WHERE: 306 East Girard Ave Phila,Pa. Fishtown @ V Groove Studios WHEN: Friday April 24th from 5pm to 9pm Sat April 25th from 11pm to 8pm Why: Because I want to have some fun and sell some art. For sales inquires e-mail Victor Perez at vgrooveproductions@hotmail.com Website projected to launch in May so keep a look out!
Jake Brown on Paradox Grip: the most technologically advanced griptape ever	03-09-2009
Paradox Grip welcomes Jake Brown to the team... Something tells me this isn't your ordinary grip.
AST will be here before you know it!	03-09-2009
2009 Dew Tour schedule Event Date Location Event 1 June 26-27 Chicago, Ill.—Grant Park Event 2 July 24-25 Boston, Mass.—TD Banknorth Garden Wendy’s Invitational Aug. 13-16 Portland, Ore.—Rose Quarter Toyota Challenge Sept. 17-20 Salt Lake City, UT—EnergySolutions Arena ® PlayStation Pro Oct. 15-18 Orlando, Fla.—Amway Arena
Jacksonville Skateboarding News...	03-03-2009
We just caught word that this Friday will be the last day that Skatelab in Florida will be open. Skatelab is located in Atlantic Beach, which is near Jacksonville. In other Jacksonville news, Volcom pulled their Wild In The Parks Event that has been held at Kona for years. Apparently Volcom is moving the event to the Skatepark of Tampa.
ZOO YORK "STATE OF MIND" WORLD PREMIERE // JUNE 4, 2009 // NEW YORK CITY	03-03-2009
Mark your calendar, because Zoo York's highly-anticipated new full-length video, "State of Mind," will make its world premiere on June 4th in NYC. More information and additional premiere locations coming soon... http://www.zooyork.com/
Dekline Shoes...	03-03-2009
ain't messing around. They are looking to make 2009 their year. Now they just added the Butcher onto their squad. We don't know what lit a fire under the crew at Dekline, but we like it. Keep it up guys!
The Altamont Skateboard Team Presents No Age and The Goat – LIVE!	03-02-2009
Los Angeles, CA - Get ready to get buck! Skateboarding, music, and hi-jinx! The Altamont skateboard team will be on tour March 10 – 21, 2009, shredding the southwest with No Age and The Goat as the bands make their way from Los Angeles, California to Austin, Texas in time for the annual South By Southwest music conference. If you happen to be in the path of the hurricane, be sure to join the circus for one or more of these dates and locations (all shows all ages)... Bands: No Age The Goat & The Occasional Others Altamont Team Riders confirmed: Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, Brian “Slash� Hansen, Garrett Hill, Kenny Hoyle, Sammy Baca, Justin Figueroa and Theotis Beasley. Dates and Locations: Tuesday, Mar 10 – Phoenix, AZ Team Appearance: 3pm Cowtown Skate Shop 215 W. University Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 379-3605 www.cowtownskateboards.com Concert: 7:30pm Modified Arts 407 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 462-5516 www.modified.org Thursday, Mar 12 – Flagstaff, AZ Concert: 8pm Tacos Locos 2 S. Beaver St. Flagstaff, AZ 85001 Saturday, Mar 14 – Albuquerque, NM Team Appearance: 2pm The Beach Zone 1700 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 294-9610 www.bzx.us Concert: 8pm 1Kind Studios 1016 Coal Avenue SW Albuquerque, NM www.myspace.com/1kindstudio Monday, Mar 16 – Lubbock, TX Concert: 8pm Bash Riprocks 2419 Main St. Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 762-2274 www.bashriprocks.com Thursday, Mar 19 – Austin, TX Team Appearance: 3pm No Comply Skate Shop 812 West 12th St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 804-0472 www.nocomplyatx.com Friday, Mar 20 – Austin, TX Concert: 3pm PPM/Teenage Teardrops Records Party Club 1808 1808 East 12th St. Austin, TX 78702 (512) 524-2519 www.myspace.com/club1808atx Saturday, Mar 21 – San Antonio, TX Team Appearance: 2pm Goodtimes Skate Shop San Antonio, TX www.goodtimesskateboards.net About No Age: “The music is an invitation and rallying call for individuals to get involved in a community which celebrates art and experimentation,� No Age’s Randy Randall explains. “It’s DIY on a different scale, an attempt to reacquaint people with the notion that art is a crucial part of everyday life. No Age is more than a band to us,� he continues. “It is an umbrella.� And, under this umbrella, Dean and Randy have curated art shows, designed shirts, hats, bandanas, etc., made videos and ‘zines. No Age prefers to perform in unique venues: the LA River Basin, a public library, book stores, an Ethiopian restaurant, all to foster new ways to experience live music outside of traditional bar/club settings. www.myspace.com/nonoage About The Goat & The Occasional Others: The Goat & the Occasional Others is a Los Angeles-based garage band. Formed in 2007 by two skateboarders with too much time on their hands and too much creative energy to keep bottled up. Andrew Reynolds (guitar) and Shane Heyl (vox) were quickly joined by their good friends Kevin “Spanky� Long (guitar) and Beagle Oneism (drums) to create The Goat’s first record, a vinyl 10� self-titled EP released in 2008 as a promotional item in very limited quantities by Altamont Apparel Ltd., Reynolds’ Los Angeles-based skateboard clothing company featuring the band logo and cover artwork designed by the notorious graffiti writer NECKFACE. Soon after this first release, The Goat added the Atiba Jefferson on keyboards to complete the line-up. Through this much sought after release and some energetic and intense early live shows, The Goat quickly established a cult following amongst everyone from professional skateboarders like Eric Koston and Guy Mariano, to the porn actress Crystal Clear and the celebrated movie actor Ryan Gosling. Gosling, himself a musician in the band Dead Man’s Bones, introduced the band to the label Wolfheart Records in Los Angeles, for whom The Goat is currently recording their first full length entitled “The Goat Speaks� to be release in Spring 2009. As much fun as these guys have making and playing music, loyal skate fans need not worry, none of these guys have any plans for quitting their “day jobs� anytime soon! www.myspace.com/thegoattime About Altamont: Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. Confucius said that a long time ago, and all of us here at Altamont live by that principle today. We love to design exceptional clothing. Each season, Altamont is honored to bring together a diverse group of creative outcasts — people who make their living by doing what they love most — be they skateboarders, musicians, artists or designers. These people are, like Altamont, cut from a different cloth, and we invite their direct contributions to our collection so their stories will inspire you to pursue whatever it is you love, and maybe even splash some paint yourself, slap metal to coping, start your own band, and make a contribution. We know that not everyone is going to like everything we do, and that's fine with us. Altamont isn't meant for everyone. In fact, we hope those people will consider this an invitation to get up and start their own clothing company! www.altamontapparel.com
Congratulations to John Buchanan...	03-02-2009
on the birth of his new baby. It seems like only yesterday we were down in Miami at John's apartment doing his interview. John. you're the best and we wish you nothing but that!!!
March April Issue	02-28-2009
The March/April Issue is at the press and should be shipping sometime next weekend. The virtual mag will be up on Monday. In the meanwhile, here's just a taste with a pic of the cover.
Big moves and things happening over at Tum Yeto.	02-26-2009
Most recent addition is Matt Bennett joining Dekline. Check out more about Dekline at www.dekline.com
Jacksonville Florida's, Bong Gause reigns supreme at 2009 King Of Groms.	02-25-2009
We have been watching this kid come up since he's been around 7 or 8 years old. He's now the 2009 King Of The Groms. It's great being in the game for as long as we have and start to see these beginners turn into groms, groms into ams and ams into pros. We see big things for Bong down the road. Congrats to Bong and his super supportive family from all of us here at FTK.
Skateboarding in Milton Florida is a crime	02-20-2009
dont drop-in in Milton FL
PARADOX GRIP SIGNS KARL WATSON	02-19-2009
ZY TEAM SIGNING AT AMBUSH BOARDING COMPANY IN KENNESAW, GA (FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH @ 6PM)	02-18-2009
ZY Officials Zered Bassett, Brandon Westgate, Chaz Ortiz and Matt Miller are heading to Georgia this weekend for the final “State of Mind� filming mission before videographer RB Umali locks himself in the editing room for the next few months to make video magic happen. In addition to capturing some bangers for the new flick, the crew will also host an autograph signing at Ambush Boarding Co on Friday, February 20th at 6PM. So if you’re in the neighborhood, definitely stop by to hang with the Zoo Crew. Ambush is located at 2555 Cobb Place Lane in Kennesaw, GA. Call Ambush at (770) 420-9111 for more information or visit www.ambushboardco.com // www.zooyork.com.
Concrete Jungle	02-18-2009
Organika Skateboards newest video "Zach & Walker's Concrete Jungle" is now playing at The Kayo Corp website. Come check what everyone is talking about! the video Organica Skateboards
Coach Frank	02-17-2009
Coach Frank recently stopped by Stereo headquarters to give the Stereo staff and Clint Peterson a lesson in how to run an efficient skateboarding company and team. Check out his unique training methods, which make him the best skateboarding coach money can buy! Up your skills HERE
DARREN HARPER BIO ON STEELO HERO!	02-17-2009
Steelo Hero hero took a view into the life of one of DGK's rising stars, Darren Harper, in this 4 part documentary. Darren will be showing the world where he came from, what he overcome, and how he is living now. Check it out HERE
Magical World	02-11-2009
Holler at your enjoi spring 09 catalog right HERE
PIG WHEELS ANNONCES NEW PRO TEAM RIDERS AND ALL NEW WEBSITE.	02-11-2009
Pig Wheels would like to formally announce their new professional team: Corey Duffel, Billy Marks, Johnny Layton, Don Nguyen, Josh Harmony, Louie Barletta and Nick Trapasso. The new teams signature product will be available April 1st 2009. And their newly redesigned website is now live. Check it out HERE.
Paradox Grip	02-09-2009
I remember when I first started skating I used to be cheap and think I could do without grip tape. I don't know what I was thinking. Now I know grip is just as important as your wheels. You never want to get caught slippin and to insure a good long lasting grip we recommend Paradox Grip. THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED GRIPTAPE EVER tech specs: 1) custom flexible liner --flexes with board to keep crystals from shedding 2) proprietary blend of 70 AND 80 grit---differing heights for better traction 3) worldwide exclusivity to PowerBalance performance nano technology dramatically increases your balance, power, flexibility and endurance 4) 10% GROSS donation to The Doogood Conservatory from every sheet to provide free skateboards to under-privileged kids worldwide 5) profit sharing with team GUARANTEED AGAINST DE-LAMINATING, WON'T SHED CRYSTALS ALL OVER YOUR SHOP CORE SHOP ACCOUNTS ONLY FOR THE FIRST YEAR CURRENT SHOPS: PACIFIC DRIVE, OVERLOAD, SOUL GRIND, CLAIREMONT SKATE, STREET MACHINE, NORCAL, 510
Doogood	02-09-2009
Doogood is now the largest, least funded action sports charity in the world. No one except the web designer, stationary printer and the web host has ever been paid. All shipping monies have come out of Ari Evan's pocket or through a fundraising event. This simply cannot keep up with the growth of Doogood, which now has 33 PROGRAMS IN 10 STATES AND 4 COUNTRIES. A solution: a doogood wheel, deck, shirt, jean, shoe or jacket where 50 percent gross profit is used to purchase a UPS card to cover Doogood's expanding shipping costs. Our Doogood board and shirt put out in collaberation with Crimson sold out before it was even written up in Transworld. We received not one dime from that unfortunate situation. We have affected 30, 000 children worldwide through providing free skateboard programs, literacy programs and art programs. We have a PSA playing on Fuel TV that display our involvement with The Hood Games and the very first skateboarding event in the Tenderlion of San Fransisco. we need trucks, wheels, bearings, grip and any softgoods you can spare for rewards for our card making programs for the homeless and our essay contests in the hoods-- the power of the pen program we do with Hood Games Doogood Essay Program: 3 Best 150 word essays on how skateboarding has positively affested your life receive skateboard related rewards ----sf, oakland, south central LA Doogood Card Program: 3 best holiday cards for the homeless received Vans shoes this year for their heartfelt cards with uplifting messages. We held this event in South Central LA and south San Diego this year along with a DEMO BY SK8MAFIA THAT IS ON SKATEBOARDING.COM.
ASR January 2009	02-05-2009
Yet another banging ASR is in the books. Yeah yeah I know it wasn't the same ASR we're all use to, but none the less they definitely went big. I case you couldn't make it out to San Diego this go-round, well you missed out, tons of new deals went down that will have you hyped for the future. Of course ASR has the entertainment on lock, from the Mega Ramp inside the show to all the night life painting downtown Black with all the homies. This show left us all eager to see what ASR will have up their sleeve for the next show. So come one come ALL, hope to see ya out there! For all your ASR needs check out www.ASRBIZ.comtoday! Photos L to R top to bottom. 1.Control MFG collab with Vivid Entertainment. Wanna meet the girls? you could have. 2. Mini Mega ramp, I shouldn't have left my board at home. 3. SKATE 2, Have you seen what you can do in this game?!? 4, "Dooger" Nardelli from Zoo York yells and made my day. Nice shape! 5, Clem 3000. 6, Girls, Girls, Girls. 7, Tick Tock. Time is a precious thing to waste make sure you watch is running on time and check out the Nixon booth to get an upgrade. 8, Timmy Knuth! 9, Damn Am awards will have you saying DAMN! Words+ Photos: Larry Reales
Hi Fi Wheels is proud to introduce	02-02-2009
Hi Fi Wheels is proud to introduce Pat Stiener to the team. He hails from Lakeland, Florida and currently rides for Traffic Skateboards, Adidas, Insight Clothing, S.P.O.T. and Hi Fi. Stay tuned for Pat's part in the first ever Hi Fi Wheels promo coming soon to a skate shop near you... Check out Stereo Sound Agency for the current HiFi Spring/Summer 09 catalog.
Hi Fi Wheels is proud to announce	01-30-2009
Hi Fi Wheels is proud to announce the addition of Jack Sabback and Brian DeLaTorre to the team. Jack will be joining the pro line up and Brian will be joining the am squad. Stay tuned for their parts in the first ever Hi Fi Wheels promo coming to a skate shop near you soon... Stereo NEWS Check out a video clip of Stereo International rider, Till Zu Dohna from Germany. He has been killing it lately and recently sent us this amazing clip to post up on the web. Enjoy! Also, check out "Stereo's Week In Photos." From a team trip to a Clipper's game to Crossroads in San Diego.
Keho Canada Video	01-29-2009
The Kayo Corp and S & J comes with the Keh'O Canada Tour. Chronicling the life and times of 10 days on the road with Expedition,DGK, and Organika skateboard family. KEHO IN Canada
A brief interview with Colin Kennedy.	01-28-2009
Take a peep into the inner workings of what goes behind the behind the scenes of the Matix commercials HERE.
New TF's are all the rage.	01-27-2009
Here's is the new TF that the good people over at Etnies just constructed. Not sure what the policy is on how to skate it yet, but I would think it might be a good idea if you know anyone that rides for Etnies, or works for them, you might wanna start hanging out with them more.
ASR	01-19-2009
We will be out of town this weekend attending ASR Trade Show in San Diego. I can't wait I wish we were already there. If you are going here are 10 things you gotta grab to make you trip a little bit more fun and on point. 10 Things you gotta grab at ASR. 1). Bags. First and foremost you have to grab a bag. It might not sound like much but you are going to need it to carry the rest of your gear in. 2). Stickers, buttons, and posters. Most booths have at least one of these goodies you can pick up with ease wile walking the isles of ASR. 3). A photo with the Reef girls. Even if you are not a big fan of surfing everyone is a fan of the Reef girls. 4). T Shirts. Most companies have a secret stash of shirts around somewhere. When you are putting in your order don't be afraid to ask for a few promo shirts. 5). Product catalogs. If your eyes are bigger than your wallet you should still ask for catalogs of future products. They are always good to have on deck in your shop or in your office. And 6 months down the road when that product is brand new and hitting stores you can tell all your friends "I saw that 6 months ago at ASR in January." 6). Create a Skate presented by legend Paul Schmitt. It takes about 2 hours but to hand craft your own skateboard but it is well worth it! 7). Nixon City Guide and Planner. I like to be as organized as possible to get the most out of my ASR experience and Nixon makes it easy with a neat little pocket map of all the hot spots in San Diego. 8). (a)Beer! (b) Beer cuzie. We work hard, but never too hard. If you see a drink cuzie laying around pick it up. The beer is sure to flow closer to the end of the show. 9). A good seat. This January 09 ASR is working with The Skate Park of Tampa, Damn Am, Nike SB, and The Skateboard Mag to bring you Amature Fight Night. Spit out your mouth guard and leave your gloves at home just get a good seat and enjoy the show. Thursday, Jan 22 6pm San Diego Cobvention Center. FREE and Open to the public. 10). Business cards. Don’t forget to ask for a business card. Add it to your rolodex and keep your business relationship going!
2009 GRIND FOR LIFE SKATEBOARD SERIES	01-19-2009
Grind For Life, Inc., founded by Mike Rogers, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that helps people with cancer, especially those who travel long distances to treatments. Entry Fee: $20 per contest (includes free t-shirt). Trophies to top 5 in each division. Age Divisions: (in the following order) **9 & under skate first** 9 & under, 10-12, 13-15, Girls, 16-29, Sponsored, 30-39, 40 & over 1st Contest “Street�--- February 28 Jupiter Skatepark (561) 630-5684 1501 W. Frederick Small Rd Jupiter, FL 33458 Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am. 2nd Contest “Bowl� --- April 25 THE GHETTO SKATE FACILITY (352) 807-0902 37216 Chancey Rd. Zephyrhills, FL 33541 Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am. 3rd Contest “Flow Bowl� --- May 23 New Smyrna Beach. (under construction) Start registration at 10:00 am. Contest starts at 11:00 am. Overall Awards -- November 14 Cocoa Beach Skatepark. Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Awards ceremony for the whole series will be held on November 14, 2009 at the 7th Annual Grind For Life Benefit Event from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This event will feature PRO DEMOS, Live Music, mega RAFFLES, food & drinks, and a Silent Auction with great items & a whole lot more! For more info, call (561) 252-3839 or visit our website at www.grindforlife.org
Surf Expo	01-19-2009
I always look forward to trade shows. Some I like better than others but I always have a great time. This year Team Pain had a street course with some new obstacles that were super fun to skate and was completely new and fresh. Matt Hensley's Pub was also posted in the corner of the show floor keeping the party going. And you know there were tons of very pretty ladies.
Things to do at ASR if you're not a buyer or seller.	01-18-2009
Check out these two things you can do at ASR while your buddies are staring at next year's hardgoods and softgoods.
Stereo Sound Agency Distribution	01-17-2009
Stereo is proud to announce the Spring 09 catalog, featuring all new Stereo and HiFi Wheel products. Go to www.stereosoundagency.com to view and download the new catalog. Also, Stereo is proud to announce the launch of Stereo Sound Agency Distribution, which will be the home of Stereo and HiFi Wheels. And as far as our skateboard company goes, the return of quite simply, Stereo. See the press release for more details.
ZOO YORK Team Signing at Starr Skates in Tucson, Arizona, (Sunday, January 18th @ 5pm)	01-14-2009
ZY Officials Aaron Suski, Zered Bassett, Brandon Westgate, and Chaz Ortiz are heading to Arizona this weekend for a "State of Mind" filming mission. In addition to dropping serious hammers at all the local spots, the crew will also host an autograph signing at Starr Skates on Sunday, January 18th, at 5PM. So if you're in the neighborhood, definitely stop by to hang with the Zoo Crew! Starr Skates is located at 1927 East Grant Street in Tucson. Find out more at: STARR SKATES or ZOO YORK.
DVS saves High Ollie Contest at ASR.	01-13-2009
The good people at DVS will save us all one event at a time in this, our darkest hour. Thank you DVS.
Sure to disappear soon.	01-10-2009
Stereo Skateboards is very proud to unveil this pro series with world famous artist and culture icon, Shepard Fairey of Obey Giant (www.obeygiant.com). Shepard’s imagery here blends together political elements and album cover iconography. In recent times, he has played a pivotal role in creating the visual propaganda for President-Elect Obama and is currently coordinating The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery (www.manifesthope.com), which highlights the work of artists that used their voices to amplify the grassroots movement that carried Obama to victory. This exclusive pro series combines all of Shepard’s influences, creating another timeless board series sure to disappear soon.
Team Pain launches new product at January 09 Surf Expo.	01-07-2009
Team Pain Skate Parks will be presenting their newest product line for the first time at the January 09 Surf Expo. Bringing a completely new feel to the show with some unique and artistic structures made from both hand poured concrete or solid steel! If you want to be one of the first to experience these new pieces, all you need to do is make it to the Expo and the course will be open to anybody who wants to skate.