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For the 100 lucky skate shops who entered DVS’ first ever skate shop video contest, the stakes just got raised. The Skateboard Mag has joined on as the contest’s media partner and will sweeten the pot for the participating retailers.
“Shopliftin is for the retailers and skateboarders that love skateboarding, says Podium Distribution VP Tim Gavin. “I enjoy watching good skateboarding and I know there are a ton of good skateboarders out there and now they have an opportunity to showcase it. Partnering up with The Skateboard Mag just legitimizes the whole project!”
Under the new partnership, The Skateboard Mag will provide editorial coverage of the winning shop in print and online. In addition to receiving a custom SMU shoe from DVS and a special DVS demo, the winning shop will also receive a full spread ad in The Skateboard Mag as part of the winnings.
“The skaters who rep the core shops are the future pros,” says The Skateboard Mag’s Editorial Director Dave Swift. “Teaming up with DVS and the shops on Shopliftin’ is something we were destined to do!”
For more information on Shopliftin visit the direct link at the DVS site.

Rune Glifberg and Jake Duncombe joined a few of Volcom’s European Ams including Axle Crysberghs and Ben Reamers for a little field trip to San Pedro and Washington Street last week. Check out the action.

If you haven’t visited Larry Ransom’s site…you should. He throws down everything from classic skate videos to hardcore to Tom Green to Mike V. He’s also launched a video series asking a bunch of people (to be revealed soon) what their favorite skate video is. First up: Big Brother and Jackass lens man Rick Kosick. Enjoy.

Iron Man director Jon Favreau and skateboarding champion Tony Hawk link up for tonight’s episode of ICONOCLASTS on the Sundance Channel sharing their passions and their plans for the future. Think Tony has no fear? Think Mega ramp. Check the preview clips below and tune in tonight at 10pm EST/PST.

Element has released the second batch of Flow Footy riders with John Demar representing the OC by way of Active Rideshop, and Morgan Cope backed by Technique out in Salt Lake City. Watch The six flow riders videos in the Element Flow Footy contest and vote for your favorite video. Your vote counts November 4th!

Steve Caballero has an upcoming solo show “Gas, Gears & Grease” this Saturday night, November 1st where he will be displaying his photography and artwork. The show at San Jose’s Black and Brown gallery runs through December 15th.

David Hackett informed us of the sad news that 70’s skateboarding pool pioneer Steve Picciolo has recently passed due to liver failure. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

A bit of a last minute notice here, but skaters in the Portland area should make their way down to Burnside tonight for the much anticipated premiere of Girl and Anti-Hero’s Beauty and the Beast tour video. Be sure to bring some layers and check out the HD footage projected onto the mother of all skateparks. Mandatory thanks to Shrunken Head Skateboards for hooking it up!

Flip has made available a one off run of 500 collectable Lance Mountain completes; each one personally signed and numbered by Lance Mountain. The board features the Vato Skull as designed by CR Stecyk III and also seen on the limited Nike gear. You can pre-order now on the Flip site for December 1st delivery or just check out the video and slide show. Essential.