Friday October 27, 2006 : 11:34 AM
Desert Dogs Love the Curves of Concrete
Competition gets underway this afteroon for the Desert Dog Bowl Bash at Peoria, Arizona’s Rio Vista skatepark. This event marks the 7th and final leg of the WCS 2006 Northe American Concrete Bowl Series. In addition, there is a park slalom event being organized by speed demons Steve Olson and Dave Hackett and SRA.
It has been said that things are heating up between rivals Hassan and Galloway, and there will be plenty of other battles brewing out in the desert over this weekend. Look for results and the lowdown posted right here after the weekend.
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Thursday October 26, 2006 : 10:24 PM
Keep A Breast Auctions End Friday
Just a reminder the Keep A Breast mold auctions are just about over. Bid early and often as they all end this Friday. Artists include Chris Senn, Andy Jenkins, Steve Caballero, Lance Mountain, Ed Templeton and many more.
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Thursday October 26, 2006 : 07:35 AM
Die Grinding
Tommy Sandoval is the latest recruit at Venture trucks. Is there a signature truck for him in the works?
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Thursday October 26, 2006 : 06:43 AM
Roughnecks at the Ready
Roughneck’s 3rd annual BART tour will begin at SF’s island on the EMB this Sunday, October 29th at high noon where there will be a cash prize for the best “run up” trick down the stairs. Then, the mob hits the transit off to the Concord skate park for a little game of SKATE on the butter ledge and more money will be doled out to a winner. Next up, a best trick throwdown at the Oakland court house for more green stuff. Lastly, a huge and heavy skate jam and barbeque at the Berkley park as the sun sets. Let’s see if Berkeley’s men in blue bring out the riot squad once again this year.
For more info check in with the harsh dudes at Roughneck.
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Thursday October 26, 2006 : 06:33 AM
Nothing Quite Like a Bilingual Bailgun Huh?
If you’re in the mood for checking out remote stories with bowlriders and assorted ramp travels across Australia, then Bailgun Mag issue #4 is ready and online for your visual pleasure. The issue features two rugged roadtrips around Oz and the captions and stories are available in both English and German versions.
Go check it out at www.bailgun.com.
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Wednesday October 25, 2006 : 10:04 PM
10 Years of Giving in Texas
The 10th Annual Texas Skate Jam to benefit the Make A Wish foundation takes place next Saturday, November 4th at the Southside indoor skatepark in Houston. Your favorite pros will celebrate 10 years of giving to a great cause and gather for autograph sessions, skate jams, best trick contests, and of course, the highly popular product toss. There will be non-stop action, guaranteed.
Several crews are hitting the road soon to make a trek out to the Lone Star state and beyond. Among them are Crimson, Duffs, and Flip. Don’t miss out!
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Wednesday October 25, 2006 : 04:32 PM
Tim O’Connor Signs With adidas
The press release has just dropped…Tim O’Connor jumps onto the adidas team joining Gonz and Busenitz in running the three stripes. From the release:
“When asked about what it meant to join the brand, Tim said, “I’m crazy hyped on being teammates with Dennis Busenitz and the one and only human known as Mark Gonzales. The Gonz has been one of my favorite skaters since long before I even got down with puberty and he still continues to inspire me to this day.”
For more information visit the adidas skateboarding site.
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Wednesday October 25, 2006 : 01:09 PM
Mark Gonzales’ Priests Unveiled in London
Late last week, Mark Gonzales had unveiled his latest art exhibition to the public at London’s DMPHI gallery. Have a look at the installation and the spectacle surrounding 1000 individually stylized communion priests that MG created. Yes, they blow bubbles.
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Tuesday October 24, 2006 : 09:14 AM
Flip to Feast on the South East
The Flip team will be bringing their highly evolved skills and chaos across the South East states next month. You’ve been warned.
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Tuesday October 24, 2006 : 09:04 AM
JGB at the OPT Undergound Gallery
Legendary skate lensman and co-founder of The Skateboard Mag, Grant Brittain is the featured photographer at the OPT Underground Gallery in Oceanside, CA this Saturday, October 28th. The opening reception is from 6-9pm. Bring some loot and purchase some of Grant’s photos.
The following day, October 29th there will be skate demo in the parking lot with a handful of pro skateboarders, free stuff from various skate companies and Canon’s rep will be there with the latest equipment to loan out. You’ll experience a great opportunity to use some digital photo gear and practice your skate photography. There will be a color printer too, so you can print out your images. What’s even better, Grant will also pick the “Best Photo of the Day” and giveaway some special gear to the winner. This will be a great event for kids and teens interested in skating and photography. Be there.
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Tuesday October 24, 2006 : 08:50 AM
Grosso Goes to Oz
One of skateboarding’s greats, Jeff Grosso is traveling over to Australia for some skate sessions next month. If you’re in the area, don’t miss his path of wrath. Yeah Mothra!
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Monday October 23, 2006 : 11:00 AM
Damn Am Rolls This Weekend
Ongoing preparations continue for this weekend’s Damn Am event at Volcom’s facility in Costa Mesa, CA. Open practice begins on Thursday. Qualifying heats roll ahead at 11am on Friday.
The top 12 Damn Am finalists qualify for Tampa Am with the top two skaters heading straight for the for the semi-finals in January. Be there this weekend and bring along a costume.
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Monday October 23, 2006 : 10:33 AM
“Time Will Tell” to Premiere Next Month
On November 3rd Allan Danze, an up and coming filmer in the Washington DC area, is releasing his first video effort entitled “Time Will Tell” at The Rock in Vienna, Virginia. Allan has been working on this video for the last two years and it has become something of a magnum opus. The video stars Krooked rider Bobby Worrest, Organika’s Zach Lyons, Creation rider Wes Bell, Birdhouse’s rising am Shaun Gregoire and Catalyst Skateboards riders Alex Hansen, Danny Gotimer, and Ronald Flores. Also featuring parts from unknown ripper Christian Brown and SLAP’s “One in a Million” finalist Thomas Bloomer.
More info about the film and its premiere can be found at The Forgotten City site.
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Monday October 23, 2006 : 09:52 AM
Hawk Breaks New Ground…In Marketing
Tony Hawk does it again, this time it’s rocking a new way to advertise product. This New York Times piece discusses Hawk’s complex relationship with Jeep, Activision and McDonalds (in case you’re wondering he buys his kids the Number 2 meal).
From the article: “all those involved want to avoid the program seeming too commercialized — or, as he described it, “sales-y” — to avoid turning off the intended audience.”
We’re not sure that’s working so well…
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Sunday October 22, 2006 : 09:37 PM
Goofy Takes GvR
The results are in…Goofy takes it for a second year in a row. Other winners include Jereme Rogers in first place (also for a second year in a row) with Ryan Sheckler and Nyjah Huston grabbing MVP.
Other notables: Marisa Del Santos takes the Girl Push Jam, Omar Hassan wins the Pro Bowl, Steve Caballero grabs the Grand Master title and Holly Lyons tops the Ladies Bowl Jam.
For a full list of winners visit the official site.
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Sunday October 22, 2006 : 08:56 AM
Skating Streets and Making Beats
After a self-induced 24 month hiatus, Chad Muska has re-launched onto the web with his new website www.themuska.com, where fans can now check his daily blog, bio, movies, photos and links. It’s our Site of the Week. Get on it son!
One two, one two…
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