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2010 February
Theeve Trucks
Posted by bk - February 27th, 2010 12:49 pm
As you’ve probably already noticed, there’s a new line of skateboard trucks out in the market under the brand name Theeve that touts an offering of trucks with the benefits of titanium. In addition, they’ve rounded up a formidable group of riders in recent months to back their goods. So yeah, why is titanium so great you might ask? Well, titanium has the highest strength to weight ratio although it usually costs more to consumers.
We received sets of both their CSX and TiAX trucks for review and gave them a bit of a test at our local skatepark and curb spot. Both models utilize low kingpins for less hangups while grinding, turned great, and were easy to fine tune with the Bones™ bushings that come with them. They grinded just the same as most other trucks on the market and are showing approximately the same amount of wear too. The CSX model is cast of a titanium/alloy mix with non-slip steel axles; the TiAX takes the lightness a step further with titanium axels. We didn’t really notice a huge different between the two, even though the TiAX’s axels are 40% lighter in weight.
With plans to roll out the world’s first truck with an axleless hanger this year, the TiH, perhaps Theeve is taking skateboard truck technology beyond what is standard, needed and safe? Only time will tell. Nonetheless, these two sets, chock full of titanium, held up to the demands of repeated abuse.
- bk
Skateboards As Art In The Wall Street Journal
Posted by Chris - February 27th, 2010 6:54 am
It seems strange that a publication such as the WSJ would be so behind the times. Skate decks have been recognized as fine art for years by some of the world’s most important museums. And yet, this story is written in such a way that it would seem that deck based art is a brand new idea and skateboarding as a culture is still caught in the pre-Z-Boyz 1950’s. We’re not sure where this reporter has been with lines like this:
“The lowly skateboard, toy and transport of adolescents and the adolescent-minded, has found a second calling as a platform for art.”
He goes on to speak to a variety of artists that know nothing about skateboarding past the idea of “painting on a pop-culture canvas”. Some one needs to screen Beautiful Losers for this reporter and them hand him a copy of The Disposable Skateboard Bible.
Video Dispatches
Posted by bk - February 26th, 2010 10:08 pm
Free Lunch with David Loy – discusses Rob Welsh, Bart Jones’ madness, scorpions, helmets and haters.
Brent Atchley cruises the streets of Portland on a set of his signature Satori wheels.
Mark Appleyard reveals his stylized technique for frontside feeble grinds.
View the portable world of the TY pocket cam featuring a mix of Foundation & Toy Machine team riders.
Greg Myers full part in DC’s “Skateboarding is Forever” is lively and loud, backed by Nihilist.
Slow Mo Thursday At The Agency
Posted by Derek - February 25th, 2010 1:22 pm
If the grind of everyday skate life seems to pass by too quickly, Agency Thursdays has your answer today. Check out a couple minutes of slow emo with Ben Gore, Cesar Fernandez, and Clint Peterson at the Stereo site. Also in the queue, you’ll find footage of Benny Fairfax tagging along on Cliche’s Gypsy Tour and receiving a guest model for his efforts as well as a slide-show from Clint Peterson’s ‘Leisurely Woodsman‘ art show in Los Angeles.
Carlsbad Skateboard Museum Proposed
Posted by Derek - February 24th, 2010 12:36 pm
The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) has drafted a proposal for the first ever non-profit Skateboarding Museum and Active Arts Center. The museum would utilize pre-existing structures, which are planned for redevelopment, in hopes of creating a skateboarding environment for Carlsbad’s youth, adults and visitors. To learn more about the proposed project and to find out how to get involved, contact Robin Young at (760) 434-2553.
Photoblaster Up At The Slap Site
Posted by Derek - February 24th, 2010 12:11 pm
To help you get over the hump of this work day, head over to Slap Mag’s website to catch the an installment of the on-going photo feature, Photoblaster, with skate photos and portraits shot by Joe Brook, including audio commentary for each! Featuring the likes of Rowley, Raemers, Guerrero, Jessee, Guzman, Gerwer, and more!
Elements Proformance Goes Helium
Posted by Derek - February 24th, 2010 11:58 am
From the laboratory, or at least the design team of Element Skateboards comes the latest in the ‘Proformance’ series. Check out their site for a clip of Bucky Lasek test piloting the new Featherlight Helium construction.