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This Saturday FTC and LRG will be having a best trick showdown at B Street Hanger Skatepark in Sacramento. Attending will be Chico Brenes, Jack Curtin, Rob Gonzalez, Karl Watson, Kelly Hart and many others. An after party will follow. If you’re near Sacto drop in and check out the action. More info over at the FTC blog.
Posted by ChrisIf you haven’t seen the Sean Malto Bangin’ you’re missing out (he’s also got small footage on today’s Throwaway. Then head over to Brink’s site and read Malto’s recent SLAP interview for good measure. The kid has serious talent, straight up.
Posted by ChrisWalls & Foundations Show
Featuring the artwork of Kelly D. Williams, Walls & Foundations is a one-night only art show and product release party in conjunction with the Foundation skateboards team. The event takes place this Friday evening, July 25th, 2008 from 7- 10pm at DDR Projects Gallery in Long Beach, CA. Come and hang out with friends and view some new works by Mr. Williams. Free drinks and plenty of good times for all.
Good Wood 2008 - Give Back
On Saturday, July 26th Give Back will roll ahead in Brooklyn, New York where 50 artists will be auctioning off one-of-a-kind custom skate decks to support Stoked, an organization that mentors kids through action sports.
The auction begins at 7pm and the opening party runs until midnight. Bid on a custom deck (all priced below $500), dance to beats by Brion ISAACS (33Hz and ShindigNYC) and help prove that “one teen at a time, counterculture WILL change the world.”
Artists include Fernanda Cohen, Chuck Anderson, Leo Espinosa, Don Kilpatrick, Matt Gordon, Nathan Fox, Jeremy Traum, Keetra Dixon, Mike Perry, Chris Ryniak, Plastic Kid, Neuarmy, Serge Gay Jr. and many more.
The night will also feature artwork from respected Brooklyn-based skateboarder Bobby Puleo and film director and photographer Josh Stewart.
6th Annual Low Card Blow Out
Otherwise known as Robstock, the 6th Annual Low Card Blowout hits Whitneyville, Maine on Saturday, August 2nd and will feature an amalgamation of skateboarding, live music, camping, bbque, adult beverages, cliff diving, fireworks and much more. Think of Skatopia lite, but leave your man purse at home!
Give: A Creative Celebration
Join Toms Shoes, Active and Element on Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 at Active located at The Camp in Costa Mesa, Ca where they will host GIVE: a creative collaboration will bring together some of Element’s top artists including Brook Reidt, Don Pendleton, and Todd Francis to customize Toms shoes for customers. Each artist will be creating art pieces to be auctioned live at the event with a portion of auction proceeds dedicated to bettering the life of others. Throughout the day, Ray Barbee will perform music along with special guest musicians and a collaborative mural will be created.
Additional sponsors include The Glue Network and Sambazon. The Glue Network exists to inspire and empower people to take action, helping different social issues around the world.
Sebastopol Skatepark Opening
Although we’re not sure of the quality of the skatepark, SF Bay Area skaters might want to check out the grand opening celebration of the new skatepark in Sebastopol on Saturday, August 9th. Live music, food, raffles and skate sessions kick off at noon.
Back to the Banks 08
5 Boro Skateboards, Emerica and Skateboarder magazine are making preparations to make this summer’s Back to the Banks event better that ever. With 5 separate “Best Trick” sections and an overall MVP off the day, the high caliber of skating and level of excitement will prove to move it up a notch. Saturday, August 16th is the day for you to get on out and get in the mix.
Red Bull Manny Mania 08
The very next day, many of the world’s top pros will converge beneath NYC’s Manhattan Bridge and draw a huge crowd of die-hard skate fans, all coming to witness some of the most technical skateboarding ever. Manny Mania drops on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 2pm - 8pm EST Be there!
Real skateboards’ youngest pro Johnny Romano got a real surprise visit over the weekend by Tony Hawk, Kevin Staab and Jason Ellis. The trio was in town for the Huck Jam tour and rolled by the hospital to share some time with the wonder kid and his family. Awesome!
With the popular rise of YouTube and full-length promo videos, it almost comes as no surprise that Ricki Bedenbaugh’s editor position with 411VM had been terminated several weeks ago without notice. He was with the company for 8 years and one of its kingpins behind the production of volumes of videos. 411VM’s parent group, Wasserman Media has since shut down production of 411VM’s quarterly video magazines and skate event webcasts in favor of its other acquired media brand. A new day has dawned.
Posted by bkBob Burnquist and a host of friends dropped by Paul Schmitt’s place a few weeks ago to create skateboards with the use of a floor jack and to cut and shape the pressed planks with solar power. The crew celebrated the sustainable experience throughout the afternoon and Bob’s posted some pics over at the Hurley skate blog. It’s great to see that after seven tough months of rehab on his broken ankle that Nilton Neves is finally back on his board too!
Posted by bkThe good ole’ kids from the USA got spanked and divided by a bunch of Europeans in the finals of the 3rd Annual Amsterdamn Am. The final results are below. Check the SPoT site for a recap of the action in a couple of days.
Final Results
1. Rob Maatman (NLD)
2. Bulard Adrien (FRA)
3. Wood Hoogendyk (NLD)
4. David Loy (USA)
5. Ruben Rodriguez (PRT)
6. Madars Apse (LVA)
7. Tim Zom (NLD)
8. Reini Rietsch (AUT)
9. Chris Gregson (USA)
10. Dylan Perry (USA)
11. Robbin Oost (NLD)
12. Collin Provost (USA)
Best Trick
Lukas Danek (CZE) - Switch hardflip back lip to forward on the rainbow ledge
Final Results
Skate Park
1. Paul Rodriguez
2. Chaz Ortiz
3. Rodolfo Ramos
4. Greg Lutzka
5. Rodil Araujo Jr.
Vert
1. Shaun White
2. Bucky Lasek
3. Andy Macdonald
4. Bob Burnquist
5. Adam Taylor
Following up with last Sunday night’s standing room only crowd in the OC for the Maloof Money Cup’s street finals, CBS will broadcast the action laced with interviews and assorted imagery tomorrow, July 20th beginning at 12pm PST/3pm EST. Tune in and trip out on the richest skateboarding competition ever.
Posted by bkSitting at home today due to an injury or other commitments while your pals are out there getting their shred on? Well, we don’t intend to make the situation any worse for you, but have a look at Lance Dawes’ solid pool skating article about the parallels, facts, short stories and the status quo of skating illicit backyard pits. It’s a worthy read for sure.
Posted by bkWe’ll just let this recent posted ESPN profile/interview with Ryan Sheckler speak for itself…
“Reality TV star. Budding biz mogul. Teen skate great. Heading into X Games XIV, triple threat Ryan Sheckler leads a pack of action athletes redefining stardom.”
Posted by ChrisSkateboarder magazine has redesigned and relaunched its website with slicker navigation and a slew of new features. Have a look around!
Posted by bkBoth Ryan Gallant and Brian Wenning have disappeared from the pro team roster over at the DC site. Where they will end up is anybody’s guess. Blueprint’s Paul Shier is the newest bloke to endorse Insight apparel and its clever team of riders. Chet Childress is no longer repping Australia’s Hoon wheels and now rides the fire. After years of setting the standards and pushing street skating’s progression for the females, Elissa Steamer continues to get gnarly and has been picked up by the swoosh. Ryan Bobier has moved on up to professional status for his years of dedicated efforts on the griptape. Look for his signature stuntwood at your favorite shop now.
Posted by bkFor the launch of his Altamont collection, NYC’s famed street photographer Ricky Powell is set to illuminate the scene at The Silent Movie Theater in Los Angeles with a 45 minute slide show on Sunday, July 20, 2008. This special event will be followed by a “meet-and-greet” with Ricky and featuring free drinks courtesy of Newcastle Brown Ale and bumping Groove Jams selected by the Rickster, his bad self!
Note: Seating is limited. Admission on a first come first served basis.
Head over to the Thrasher site and check out the Burnout blog coverage of the Baker / Deathwish tour. Catch up with the madness with photos and be sure to scroll all the way down and pop the video. Pure skateboarding…
Posted by ChrisBig Bachinsky’s Big Block Huck Jam
City Skateboards is taking its newest skate flick What The F**k is A Bachinsky out east on Saturday, July 26th with a best trick contest, the video premiere and of course a crazed after party. Check it.
3rd Annual Throggs Neck Skate Jam
Get on up to the Bronx on Sunday, July 20th for another skate jam at the Throggs Neck Skatepark.
Natural Koncept’s Dysfunctional Family Vacation
The Natural Koncept team will be skating and roaming around the eastern states beginning in NYC on Thursday, July 24th. Here’s their upcoming schedule.
Winnipeg Amateur Skateboard Contest
Winnipeg’s skate plaza at the forks is hosting a best trick contest along with some appearances with the Fourstar team. The skate action takes place from August 14th-17th. Check the WAM site for more info.
10th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest
The 10th Annual Tim Brauch memorial contest will take place at two separate locations over the weekend of September 27th and 28th. Staurday’s street contest returns to the Scotts Valley skatepark and Sunday’s bowl contest gathers skaters and Tim’s friends at SJ’s new Lake Cunningham skatepark. Drop on over to the Sessions and TMB sites for more information.
A huge success for the skateboarders of London and beyond occurred yesterday. The legendary South Bank has been saved due to the instrumental efforts of Toby Shuall and Winstan Whitter’s insightful film Save Southbank and the concentrated support of skateboarders around the world!
From the British Government’s official response: “The Southbank Center is an independent arts organization and decisions about the Undercroft are a matter for them. However, the Southbank Center recognizes the importance of the Undercroft in bringing together skateboarders from across the UK and the value that the skateboarding community has brought to many young people and the South Bank area itself. Any activity that engages and develops young people can have a very positive impact on society and the skateboarding community that has grown up around the Undercroft has brought together people from various backgrounds, created a vibrant public space and added real value to the lives of many young people.
The Southbank Center has said that it has no plans to redevelop the Undercroft used by skateboarders. In fact, they are in close discussions with the skateboarding community about how to improve the current skateboard area and about how the community might become more involved in the Southbank Center’s artistic program.”
Although ‘The Good Company’ (aka Bueno Skateboards) is dead, Roger is now alive and kicking. What does this all mean? Read the complete press release here.
Posted by ChrisLooks like Epicly Later’d is set to return with a Second Season featuring a new piece on NYC’s own Gino Iannucci (teaser here). But that’s just the tip of the iceberg web content wise…here’s what O’Dell has to say:
“Yes, there will be Gino Ianucci and Ethan Fowler, but we will also have Lance Mountain, James Kelch, Brian Anderson, Beauty and the Beast Tour, and more shit with Lakai team than you could possibly ever want. So everyone who ever doubted that there would be Life after Cardiel can now log back onto the Slap Message Board and post that they were sorry they ever doubted Epicly Later’d. And for those of you who believed, thank you.”
Posted by ChrisThe wait is over…the first volume of the DVD series Little Giants is now available over at Mumble Magazine. This first 40 minute film and 20 page booklet focuses on Alien Workshop and Element artist and skateboarder Don Pendleton. Click here to view the trailer and pick up your own copy.
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