Saturday August 5, 2006 : 07:57 AM
X Games 12 Vert Best Trick
Last night’s Vert Best Trick contest was hyped as the evening in which the 1080 would be unleashed and landed by media darling Shaun White. The pressure was certainly on. After his 14th successive attempt, Shaun finally set one down on the wheels and his cadence was building. But, then came the buzzer, ending the 30 minute jam format event. However, Shaun ran back up to the deck and wasn’t ready to let up, you could see he was gaining momentum and confidence. He wanted to land it for himself, not for an award or cash and so did the crowd, but the power of live television took control and Shaun was told to wait for the cameras.
Unfortunately, he had to stand in frustration up on the deck for over five minutes and during that time he lost his energy and rhythm. When he was finally allowed to have another go, he slammed and it was over. Maybe in the near future, this elusive stunt will take place in a setting not geared for television ratings, just for the thrill of it…just like it used to be.
Final Results
1. Bucky Lasek - Frontside Cab Varial Heelflip
2. Max Dufour - Backside Kickflip Tailgrab 360
3. Bob Burnquist - Frontside Tailslide 360 out
Posted by bk
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Friday August 4, 2006 : 11:26 PM
X Games 12 Mens Street Results
Here are the final results.
1. Chris Cole
2. Ryan Sheckler
3. Andrew Reynolds
4. Jereme Rogers
5. Eric Koston
6. Greg Lutzka
7. Paul Rodriguez
8. Nyjah Huston
9. Billy Marks
10. Rodolpho Ramos
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Friday August 4, 2006 : 06:53 PM
X Games 12 Street Results
OK, here’s the top three, you saw it here first.
1. Chris Cole
2. Ryan Sheckler
3. Andrew Reynolds
More to come…
Posted by Chris
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Friday August 4, 2006 : 07:08 AM
X Games 12 - Update and Vert Results
Yesterday’s events at X Games 12 produced some solid skating amongst the branding of anti perspirant, razors and shaving products, junk food, sugary soft drinks and the armed forces.
In the “Skateboard Street Selection Session”, 9 skaters made the cut from 19 and advanced to the finals to join last year’s gold medalist Paul Rodriguez. The finals take place today.
The dudes heading to the finals in qualifying order are:
Chris Cole, Greg Lutzka, Eric Koston, Billy Marks, Nyjah Huston, Andrew Reynolds, Ryan Sheckler, Jeremy Rogers, and Rodolpho Ramos.
On the massive vert ramp, both the women’s and men’s competitions took place with some of Brazil’s best landing up on the podium. I must point out that it was quite amusing to watch the host of extreme cameramen that followed every move of the Golden Boy looking for some big story. When he was chilling, or even just drinking water on the sidelines, he had a cameraman posted up in his ear. At all times…seriously!
Perhaps they will get their payoff with tonight’s Best Trick event. Is tonight the night of the 1080? Stay tuned….
Final Results
Vert Women
1. Carabeth Burnside
2. Mimi Knoop
3. Karen Jones
4. Jen O’Brien
5. Holly Lyons
6. Tina Neff
7. Jodi McDonald
8. Annie Sullivan
Vert Men
1. Sandro Dias
2. Bob Burnquist
3. Bucky Lasek
4. Andy Macdonald
5. Rune Glifberg
6. Anthony Furlong
7. Matthias Ringstrom
8. Shaun White
9. Jean Postec
10. Tas Pappas
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Thursday August 3, 2006 : 09:24 AM
Paul Goes Green
What do you get when you mix two Canadian high school buddies and one super talented professional skateboarder at a park in East LA? You get this nice little scenario. What a big little circle we weave, eh?
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Wednesday August 2, 2006 : 08:29 AM
Step 5. Be Cool
With the X-Games coming up this week as well as the Dew Tour moving through a town near you, about.com has decided to help everyone out and have created the online guide: How to Get Sponsored in Skateboarding.
Finally! All you kids out there listen up. You’ve heard the rumors, you’ve seen Slap’s One In Million contest…but here’s the real deal. Follow their six steps and you’ll be knee deep in sponsors in no time flat. Here are some highlights…
- “First off, you need to ride your skateboard.”
- “Try to find out who is in charge of skateboarding sponsorships, contact them, and get to know them.”
- “You will be representing these companies who will sponsor you, so take a look at the image that company has and make sure you match it. If the company is rough and hardcore, then they will want to sponsor people who look that way. If the company is fun and goofy, again, it will improve your chances to get sponsored in skateboarding if you match.”
- “It may take you a while to get sponsored in skateboarding - or it may take you no time at all.”
Maybe YOU can be in Tony Hawk’s next game! Good luck.
Posted by Chris
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Wednesday August 2, 2006 : 08:14 AM
Battle Of The Sexes
Cara-Beth Burnside talks briefly with USA Today about the big gap in prize money and coverage when it comes to men vs. women in skateboarding.
“I just want what’s fair for the women. I want us to feel good about going to the Summer X Games and not feel embarrassed about the poor prize money or lack of coverage.”
Posted by Chris
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Wednesday August 2, 2006 : 07:43 AM
A Collaboration of Minds and Pens
On Friday, August 11th the community skateshop in Vancouver known to most as Antisocial will be hosting an opening of “a fine line” featuring artists Andrew Pommier and Derrick Hodgson. Beginning at 8pm, the pair will be showing off their new and colloborative works. Drop on by if you’re in the area. The show will hang around until September 4th.
Posted by bk
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Tuesday August 1, 2006 : 11:46 AM
SKATEDAILY.net on MySpace
We’ve taken the plunge and just launched our official spot on My Space. Please pay us a visit, drop us a line and help us spread the word. You will continue to find the latest daily skateboarding news and information right here but in the coming months we’ll be adding photos, video and other content to our My Space page as well. As always, thanks for your support and keeping skating…daily.
Posted by Chris
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Monday July 31, 2006 : 07:36 AM
Soul Bowl Results - Huntington Beach
Final Results
Men
1. Sandro Dias - $3600
2. Chris Gentry - $2400
3. Bruno Passos - $1500
4. Benji Galloway - $800
5. Mizael Simao - $500
Women
1. Carabeth Burnside - $2600
2. Mim Knoop - $1500
3. Karen Jones - $1000
Masters
1. Tony Magnusson - $2600
2. Henry Guiterrez - $1500
3. Eric Nash - $1000
4. Dave Ruel - $700
5. Sasha Steinhorst - $400
Grand Masters
1. Micke Alba - $2400
2. Steve Alba - $1200
3. Duane Peters - $800
4. Troy Chason - $550
5. Mike Smith - $350
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Sunday July 30, 2006 : 11:26 PM
Volcom Meadows Results
Volcom’s high desert Pro Invitational at the Volcom Brothers skatepark in Mammoth, California was a full-on rager this weekend. From all accounts via email, phone, text messages and other digital sources, the expansive park hosted several heated skate jams with many heavies on a roll for a chance at the cash.
Final Results
1. Benji Galloway - $10,000
2. Chad Bartie - $6000
3. Jimmy “The Greek” Marcus - $4000
4. Steven Reeves - $3000
5. Dennis Busenitz - $2000
6. Chris Senn - $1500
7. Mike Peterson - $1500
8. Tim Johnson - $1000
9. Taylor Bingaman - $1000
10. Colin Provost - $333
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Sunday July 30, 2006 : 06:10 PM
It’s All in the Swoop?
Strange title for this fairly well done TIME magazine article about the evolution of skateparks. It’s nice to hear that skateparks have started to influence other designers and architects. and with mainstream articles like this hyping Dreamland, Team Pain and Grindline let’s hope the days of crappy non-skater designed parks are over.
Posted by Chris
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