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Transworld has just posted part 3 of a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Lance Mountain’s “Roll Call” interview which was featured in their December issue. Listen in.

So, Animal Chan is at it again for The Skateboard Mag. For this episode of Lurker Vision he visits the Deathwish ‘Merry’ Skate Jam and asks everyone the following : “If Santa was getting a tat, where would he put it, and what would he get?” Very on-point question for this crowd. Guess who has the ender question? And remember kids, (nose) tattoos are for life.

The end of the year is near. And now’s the time to donate a portion of your hard earned cash over the past 12 months to one of your favorite skateboarding charities or advocacy organizations. Yup, you can either give the government everything you owe, or direct a chunk of it to a non-profit of choice (below or elsewhere) to reap a bit of tax benefit for 2009. While you’re at it, check in with your employer to see if they have a gift matching program. It’s a great thing to give back to skateboarding on all levels. Do it. You really don’t have an excuse…Uncle Sam is gonna pocket your taxes 100% otherwise.
Suggested Non-Profit Organizations
Tony Hawk Foundation
Complete Skate
Boards For Bros
Board Rescue
The Land of Plenty
Skateistan
Grind For Life
Johnny Kicks Cancer
Skaters For Public Skateparks
Skaters For Portland Skateparks
Open Road of New York
Colorado Coalition for Public Skateparks
Benton County Skateboarding Alliance
Burnside Skatepark
Washington Street Skatepark
Channel Street Skatepark
Bordertown Skatepark
Marginal Way Skatepark

Fourstar has just dropped some new footage featuring a “Day in the Life” with none other than Brian Anderson. BA skates around San Francisco, hits up Golden Gate park and Elissa Steamer even makes an appearance.

The latest Canadian on its team to be upped to the pro ranks, Ryan Decenzo is killing it on an offering of his signature decks at Darkstar. DGK has welcomed Marquis Henry to its growing team of dirty ones. Respected street stylist Gino Ianucci is rolling tough with Mighty Healthy goods from this point forward. Cory Kennedy has been officially welcomed to the esteemed Nike SB squad by fully earning it. Look for his first ad in a skate publication soon. Moving up the chain with overdue recognition from his Habitat sponsorships, Alex Davis has also properly earned a spot on Quiksilver’s powerful skate team roster. A new wheel business in the mix, Broadcast has launched its brand with a team of talent to include: Ethan Fowler, Paul Shier, Shiloh Greathouse, Gareth Stehr, Danny Falla, Aaron Harrison, Joel Meinholz, Eric Gilbert, Kevin Coakley, and Connor Getzlaff.

At San Francisco’s Project Homeless Connect, Rancid guitarist and vocalist Lars Frederiksen collaborated with Tony Hawk to provide skateboards to underprivileged teens this holiday season. The gift of giving gets better and better.

Transworld has just posted part 2 of a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Lance Mountain’s “Roll Call” interview which was featured in their December issue. In this sixteen-mintue clip, Lance discusses coping with injuries, talented skaters over the generations and Lance’s opinions of tricks and contests. Make sure that your board is close by; you’ll want to shred after watching this piece.

Killer idea from the folks over at Deluxe. It’s basically a quiz show format forcing Jamie Thomas to release crazy ass truck designs. The guys in Nor Cal just keep pushing this whole web game to new levels. Who else would have come up with this type of concept? Click and let the madness begin.
Part 2 is up now. Check it and VOTE.