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etnies and Shut have linked up for a big 20 year anniversary party. It takes place tomorrow night, December 8th at the etnies showroom in NYC. Get on out there to celebrate with Pierre, Don Brown, Rodney Smith, and all the girls and boys in the mix.
Posted by bkMörizen Föche (aka Mofo) is making available, for sale at a special price, a selection of his favorite historical skateboard photographs. Last year he received a handful of requests for these prints after posting them on a skateboard collectors’ forum. As they’ve become popular as Christmas gifts for nostalgic skaters, he’s making them available again. Have a look and buy a print or two for your friends.
Here are the details:
8x10s - $55 each
two 8X10s - $100
ten 8x10s - $400
Free Shipping in U.S.
PayPal preferred for payment.
Contact Mo via email at: morizen@gmail.com to obtain his Pay Pal account number, other payment options, and details.
Here are some of our favorites.
Natas - San Francisco Presidio, 1985
Neil Blender - at SF BART Station, 1985
Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain - Sunset in Milan, Italy, 1987
Savannah Slamma - “Gathering of the Legends” group shot, 1987
Mike Vallely - Mt. Trashmore,VA (the first published photo of Mike, Thrasher cover shot), August 1986
Steve Caballero at Chantry’s Mile High Ramp, Lake Tahoe, 1983
Tony Hawk - Clown Ramp, Dallas, Texas, 1982
Don Pendleton - Arizona ditch, 1988
Jay Alabamy - Doris’ Pool, 1983
Neil Blender - Midwest Melee, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1983
Rick Blackhart - Los Altos Pool, 1977
Mike McGill and Steve Steadham - doubles at Upland Pipeline, 1985
Mark Gonzales - Rob O’s ramp, 1989
Christian Hosoi - Bomb Drop at Cab’s Ramp, 1983
You might have heard that marketing companies are finally burnt out on the word extreme. Well, it’s high time for a new catch all word that groups the latest trend of hip-hop, skateboarding and ‘straight from the street’ fashion. Ladies and gentlemen please welcome ‘Skurban’.
From the article:
“Urban fans are now incorporating the fashion and lifestyle of skateboarding, experimenting with both skateboarding as a look and active sport.”
Finally a term that defines the look of skateboarding with or without the act of actually skating. Sounds like a winner.
Posted by ChrisTraffic skateboards has announced the premiere of its video “Via” this Friday, December 8th in Philly at North Bowl with two showings at 6:30pm and 8pm (21 and over). Peel back your eyelids son and check it out.
Posted by bkThe Journal has posted photos from their November 30th art opening, A Collabaration Between Mark Gonzales And Christian Hosoi’. The artwork itself can be viewed here by clicking on the image of the show poster at the top of the page.
Posted by ChrisThose of you from the Washington DC area certainly know the name Brian Tucci. Brian was one of the first skaters to dominate the now legendary Pulaski Park. He is also remembered for his huge ollies and solid part in the second H-Street video, Hokus Pokus. Brian Tucci was one of the few skaters responsible for putting the east coast street skating on the map in the early 90’s.
Focus Skateboard Mag has posted an interview with Tucci that has him discussing everything from the start of his career, his H-Street days, his San Francisco time up to his current skate status. Enjoy and learn.
Posted by ChrisABC News is jocking the ‘California lifestyle culture’ and has posted a story highlighting 40 years of Vans shoes.
“In 1976, skateboard legends Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta designed the simple blue Vans #95, known as the “Era,” which became the shoe of choice for a generation of skateboarders.”
Ummm…we don’t think so. Those guys, and the rest of the original Dogtown crew, adopted the shoe because of it’s sticky gum sole but they certainly didn’t “design” it.
And be sure and check out the photo gallery to see an ad for the infamous breakdancing shoe.
Posted by Chris48 Blocks has posted a solid interview with skateboarder, columnist and film maker Clyde Singleton. Topics range from his work on Minority Report, Nyjan Houston, mad beefs and the current state of the industry.
“48 Blocks: What would you wanna say to the Clyde haters out there?
Clyde: Thank you for doing your job, keep hating.”
We just got an email from one Steve Berra:
Steve Berra here. I’ve been pretty scarce for the past year since SKATE MORE wrapped and it’s only because I’ve been directing a movie I wrote that recently got accepted into competition at the Sundance Film Festival. I didn’t know if you guys were aware so I thought I’d send you a link to the Variety magazine announcement (scroll down to ‘The Good Life’. I’ve just finished the film and am already back in action filming for the new Alien Workshop video.
Good to hear from you Steve.
Posted by ChrisSkate Fairy has posted some demo footage taken at a 1991 demo that has been edited by Adam Pope. Skaters include Sean Sheffey, Jamie Thomas, Mike Carroll, Jovontae Turner and others. Great find.
Has it really been fifteen years?
