2007 November

He’s Got the El Rollo Hill Bomb on Lock

Posted by bk - November 27th, 2007 5:03 pm

One skateboarder’s passion can also quickly become his peril. Luckily, this guy handled a crazed hill bomb to see another day.

 

New Hires and Replacements

Posted by bk - November 27th, 2007 4:54 pm

Far from Freedumb and not getting any younger, Dan Drehobl has been told to clean up his act and is now buttoned up to join Kenny Anderson and Anthony Poppalardo with signature collections over at Elwood clothing. Breaking the vicious cycle and recollecting himself in Las Vegas, it has been said that Anthony “Ragdoll” Scalamere has re-emerged to earn another chance with a spot on Crimson skateboards’ roster. Although not publicly announced on its new site, I Path’s originator Matt Field and his cohort Bigfoot have both been let go from the environmentally sustainable footwear and apparel brand.

 

Marc McKee Speaks To 48 Blocks

Posted by Chris - November 27th, 2007 12:51 pm

Never a site to sleep on content, 48 Blocks has posted an interview with graphics guru Marc McKee. He’s the man behind many of the boards you can currently view in our WEEKLY IMAGE. McKee discusses his favorite boards, BMX roots and Disneyland jail. Ah, the Rocco days.

 

Jason Lee’s Still Got It

Posted by Chris - November 26th, 2007 12:22 pm

Check out this little clip of Earl taking a break from his TV career to grab a board and bust out a signature 360 flip. Kind of leaves you wanting more doesn’t it?

 

Skater Shot And Killed At Local Park

Posted by Chris - November 26th, 2007 10:03 am

In a tragic turn of events skater Mike Reed was shot and killed last Wednesday as he tried to stop a robbery at his local park in Fontana, California. Read the full article here. Mike could have been any of of us as he cared greatly about his local scene and fellow skaters. He will be missed by many.

 

The 70’s Gave Us:

Posted by Chris - November 26th, 2007 9:32 am

  • Urethane Wheels
  • Functioning Trucks
  • Concave decks

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    Censorship is Weak as Fuck

    Posted by bk - November 26th, 2007 12:00 am

    Currently hanging on the hallowed walls of FTC in San Francisco, are some of the often talked about and highly
    controversial skate graphics produced by World Industries. The \”Censorship is Weak as Fuck\” show runs
    through 11/29/07.

    Photo by Harold Hanson
     

    Mumble Minutes With Rick McCrank

    Posted by Chris - November 25th, 2007 9:10 am

    Mumble Online Magazine has launched their very own podcast which they are calling ON Radio. In their first installment they talk to Rick McCrank about skateboarding, motorcycles and fat cats. Plus, his daughter gets in on the action as well. We look forward to hearing more.

     

    Hawk vs. Layla, Steel Cage Marketing Match

    Posted by Chris - November 25th, 2007 9:05 am

    What’s that? You’ve always wondered what questions a female WWE wrestler would ask Tony Hawk? Well, you’re in luck. It’s hard to believe she asked about his video game and Six Flags ride and not filming Animal Chin or what it was like to skate against Duane Peters as a kid. Oh wait, no it isn’t.

     

    Lee Matasi Trial Begins

    Posted by Chris - November 24th, 2007 7:31 am

    This past week the trial of a man accused of killing a well-known Vancouver skateboarder began in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday. Dennis Robert White, 30, is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Matasi, 23, outside a downtown Vancouver nightclub on Dec. 3, 2005. Check out the full article here. Let’s all hope for justice in this terrible tragedy.
    To learn about ‘artists against violence’ an organization started in the wake of Lee Matasi’s murder, click here. Then visit their site and learn how to get involved and make a difference.
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