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Speaking of tours, Thrasher has just posted footy of the first demo stop from Girl and Anti-Hero’s recent Beauty and the Beast tour. It all went down in front of an overly packed crowd of hyped kids at Portland’s newly remodeled Department of Skateboarding where Koston ended it with a fakie tre bomb. Look for some Orcas Island madness soon.

Summer is nearly here and many skate teams are gearing up for tours and road trips in the coming days. Dawes and the Indy Truck Co. crew are already on it literally… six weeks of road travel began last week and the miles between demos and skate sessions have been long. Catch up with the tour as it burns through your hood next month; oh yeah, it’s fully blogged right here. Also out of the gates on its tour the Bones team is rolling across Europe. Several dates and stops remain. The Bacon team will be touring Sweden starting at Quiksilver’s Bowlriders event in Malmo and going up to Stockholm from June 5th to the 25th. Also traveling across the pond for a lengthy Europe tour next month, the Zoo York team is set for autograph signings and demos in fourteen cities spread throughout the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Czech Republic, and France.
Next month, Plan B will be dropping in on Russia and Canada to include these skate tour stops. Check their regularly updated site for more info.

After many months of rolling sponsorless, Ex-Element rider Dallas Rockvam is now on Powell. Walker Ryan has been outfitted with Alphanumeric while Manny Santiago has been laced with Famous threads. The east’s Danny Falla is set to enter the pro ranks with a signature board on 5boro.

After today’s bowl battle in Port Angeles, it looks like the Skrotes’ very own Rion Linderman will be packing his bags to get down at Quiksilver’s 9th annual Bowlriders event on June 12th in Malmo, Sweden. Also, Australia’s Corbin Harris emerged as the winner of the Quiksilver Elanora Bowlriders, so he too will be jet setting for free over to the land of milk and honey. Congrats to both of you!

The final results for Toad and Salmon’s Chili Bowl shred fest in Austin, Texas are in.
Open Bowl Jam
1. Jimmy The Greek
2. Gordon Eckler
3. Josh Mattson
4. Tyler Mumma
5. Jon Walinski
Chili Cook Off
1. Ben Raney’s Dedication chili
2. Dave Wattingly’s Mudd Bugg chili
3. Dubie Kull’s Cool chili
Head over to Thrasher’s site tomorrow for video highlights from Schmitty.

Head over to the Western Edition website and peep ‘WE3′ a solid video featuring team riders Brad Johnson, John Igei, Nikhil Thayer, Dwanye Galloway and many others. It can be downloaded as well. And while you are there be sure and check out the team videos and the We 3’s…good content from the streets of SF and beyond.

After months of speculation and rumor, Gravis footwear has unleashed the first phase of its skateboarding website. The IVSK8 site is now live with its first shoe offering and team riders including Arto Saari and Dylan Rieder amongst others. Look for additional content and information to build upon this effort in the months to come.

Skateboard.com has posted its webcast of last Saturday’s 4th annual Pro-Tec Pool Party. If you missed the play-by-play action, check it right here.

Two of skateboarding’s renowned legends Tony Alva and Mark Gonzales have collaborated on an upcoming artshow that you’re not going to want to miss. The opening reception will take place at Alva’s Exhibit A Gallery in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 31st from 6-11pm. Sorry, invited guests only! However, the exhibition will be up from May 31st through June 30th and all artwork plus 50 numbered and signed limited edition decks will be available for purchase. Drop by Exhibit A Gallery’s website for more info and directions.