2010 January

Laugh-a-Minute Loud Mouths

  • 1. Tim O’Connor
  • 2. Frank Gerwer
  • 3. Jimmy Carlin
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    Poweredge Skate Video in the Works

    The once short-lived, then defunct, and now reborn skate publication Poweredge is currently putting together a video project titled “We Are Skateboarders” which depicts the personal connections, the coolness, the money, the hate, marketing schemes and the future of skateboarding.

     

    Skatebook Delivers 6th Edition

    Skateboook has churned out its 6th edition of skate history books this week featuring photos and lengthy chapters with European gnarlist Chris Pfanner, vert’s new steward Alex Perelson, the prepubescent hot shot Patrick Ryan, Canadian veteran pro Ryan Smith and the ever-creative Remy Stratton and more.

     

    Shadow Play

    With quickness and ease, Dennis Busenitz backside flips across a section of auto zone on the outskirts of Paris.
    Summer of 2007.

    Photo by Bryce Kanights
     

    New Recruits

    Skate vet, Mike V. took the time so sit through some heavy negotiations and signed up with Landshark Wheels, Jimmy Carlin is now linked up with Pig Wheels and Santa Ana’s David Loy has joined ERGO clothing’s Am skate squad.

     

    Pfanner Pfriday Numero Dos

    Pive Pfridays of Pfanner Pfootage follows up this afternoon with Pfriday number two.

     

    Bro At 48 Blocks

    Orchard Skateshop’s Broderick Gumpright has an interview up at 48 Blocks. Kevin Susienka delves into Bro’s world to get the skinny on the history of Orchard and the plans for the future. There’s even a clip from Matt Gannon’s 2003 flick,Frost Heaves‘.

     

    Chris Hall Interviewed At Chrome Ball

    The terms ‘Old School‘ and ‘OG’ get thrown around a bit much theses days but when it comes to East Coast skateboarding, primarily Washington D.C. Skateboarding, Chris Hall fits into both of those categories. The Chrome Ball Incident has just posted up an interview with the progressive skater turned shoe designer turned skate documenter. Get Familiar.

     

    Kona Kidney Pool Results

    After a freak cold spell and one delay, Kona Skatepark was able to hold the final contest in their Skatepark Series last week. You can check out the overall series results here.
    Final Results
    12 & Under
    1. Dalton Price
    2. Matthew Despres
    3. Austin Creasman
    4. Archer Braun
    5. Dlan Usma
    6. Sean Arthur Jr
    7. Christopher Kozma
    8. Jesse Alterman
    9. Dominic Borrero
    10. Anson Braun
    13 & Up
    1. Clay Kreiner
    2. Lucas Stanley
    3. Jacob Welch
    4. Austin Stanley
    5. Ryan Classe
    6. Stone Denning
    Sponsored
    1. Steven Pineiro
    2. Marshall LaFrance
    3. Cason Kirk
    4. Frank shaffroth
    5. Juan pineiro
    6. Nate Shellhorn
    7. Dane Quintal
    8. Spencer Lau
    9. Stephen Workman

     

    New Footage at Deluxe

    Whether you prefer Theotis Beasley’s smooth style or Mike Anderson’s purely organic zig zagering movements, Deluxe’s Spring ‘10 catalog keeps rolling out quality skate footage. Check in with Mr. Beasley’s secretive Half Cab Flip know how and Mr. Anderson’s non-steady, yet highly shredtastic freedom ride and re-visit often for more of these exclusive gems too.