Saturday March 3, 2007 : 11:07 AM
Madness and Bananas Down Under
Globe and Thrasher’s Double Stack Cash Attack which took place over the past three days is now in the history books. The Spotlight Productions crew ran the show and it looked to be one hell of a great time along Australia’s NE coast.
Final Results
Tizzey at Pizzey (Legendary Skate Bowl)
Black Label teammates Matt Mumford and Omar Hassan tied for 1st.
Mini Ramp Madness (Much less of a skate structure than expected)
Both David Gonzales and Chris Haslam reigned supreme and clocked in the most tricks for cash.
Varisty Double Set (A big, six-flat-seven)
Adam Dyet landed a switch back heel for $30,000 and 1st place.
For more info, photos, and video clips in the hours to come, head on over to Thrasher’s site, here, or here.
Posted by bk
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Saturday March 3, 2007 : 09:34 AM
Ryan Sheckler Picked Up By Panasonic
It’s seems like Mr. Sheckler is now endorsing Panasonic headphones, HD plasma televisions, home theater systems, and other Panasonic products. Or so says this web blurb a reader ran across. Sounds like a good deal…what skater wouldn’t want a few extra big screen TVs?
This may sound a little crazy but remember, Panasonic has Koston, Carroll and a few skate photographers representing their camera line. How long until other large electronic companies get into the game? Where’s our Apple partnership?
Posted by Chris
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Friday March 2, 2007 : 10:11 AM
Getting Down in the Dojo
For the entire month of March, eleven Nor Cal skate shops will be competing in a “first of its kind” skateshop video contest. Each of the eleven skateshops will separately enter Deluxe Distribution’s Dojo (The triple D, indoor TF). They’ll each get four hours to throw down, get thrown down, and film their skate sessions. The teams can do pretty much whatever they want within the four walls of the skatepark. There are rumors of a keg stand blunt to fakie already… but the Dojo is ready for anything…seriously. Each team will then edit down their sessions into 3-5 minute parts. Each part will be posted on Deluxe.com where skaters all over the world will vote for the winner.
Sound simple enough? The winning shop receives a grip of custom made stuff from Deluxe and most importantly, the bragging rights which they can own and floss for an entire year. The shit is on the line folks.
The first four shops to enter and shred the Dojo so far (in order of appearance) are: Flatspot, FTC, Skateworks and Proof Lab. With four down and seven more to go, it’s only going to get gnarlier. Stay tuned.
Voting begins on March 30th.
Posted by bk
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Thursday March 1, 2007 : 05:37 PM
Dave Bachinsky Signs With adidas
Dave Bachinsky is the latest am to wear the three stripes. Here’s what Bachinsky had to say:
“I’m really excited to be included as a part of the adidas squad. It’s such an incredible opportunity to be on a team with the likes of the Gonz, Busenitz, and O’Connor. I’m looking forward to traveling and skating with those guys real soon.”
Read the full press release here.
Posted by Chris
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Thursday March 1, 2007 : 09:29 AM
Listen in on Cardiel and Daewon
Tune in tonight and listen to “Skateboarders’ Paradise” on KVMR FM (89.5 FM in the greater Sacramento area) or anywhere in the world at www.kvmr.org from 8-10 pm (Pacific Standard Time).
The line up of special guests this evening include:
Element YMCA Skateboard Camp Director, Mike Manidis
Nor Cal Legend, Steve-O Brockway
1992’s Thrasher “Skater of the Year”, John Cardiel
and 2006’s :Thrasher Skater of the Year”, Daewon Song.
The show is hosted by skateboarder, Aaron Eisenberg, who received a Patrick Kerr skateboard scholarship in 2006.
Posted by bk
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Thursday March 1, 2007 : 08:05 AM
Epicly Jerry
Check out this week’s episode of Pat O’dell’s Eplicly Later’d show where Jerry Hsu shares his thoughts on filming for Bag of Suck, taking an extended vacation from skating, New Years resolutions, and hanging with his crew of friends at Casa de Long in Mexico. Honestly epic.
Posted by bk
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Wednesday February 28, 2007 : 08:55 AM
Voxing in Oz
The Vox team is off to Australia for a couple weeks of shredding. Here aren’t the dates for the crew’s schedule of demos. Check their new website or Kwala distribution for that info.
Posted by bk
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Wednesday February 28, 2007 : 08:47 AM
Doing It For Duffy
As you might have heard or seen, Pat Duffy broke his right leg while skating at Bob’s Mega Ramp several weeks ago. He’s now healing up well and walking with a cane, but his medical bills are definitely on the mega scale. His friends are throwing a benefit Rock Show and Raffle in SF on March 10th.
Be there or donate skate goods to this legendary soldier’s cause if possible. Check the flyer for contact info.
Posted by bk
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Tuesday February 27, 2007 : 01:36 PM
V Day to Premiere in San Jose
San Jose’s Blank Club in San Jose is set to premiere V Day, “The Veterans Divison” video featuring Keith Meek, Eric Dressen, Jason Jessee and Tom Knox this Saturday. Check the photo in the flyer with Keith Meek from 1978. Yes, that’s an Independent sticker on his helmet, but he’s riding Tracker half tracks. (Indys weren’t available to the public just yet.)
Also, in the line up for the evening, Clay Wheels will rip through a set of power chords and share stage time with Tom Knox’s band Cacti Widders.
Posted by bk
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Tuesday February 27, 2007 : 01:26 PM
Worrest Cornered in DC
Our pals out in DC, Chris Hall and Jimmy Pelletier have put together their first episode of a new video series they’ve recently birthed. Good stuff coming out of the Capitol city. This clip features a short interview with Bobby Worrest where he talks of his beginnings with Krooked and his thoughts of the future. His words of wisdom cite, “Just go out and skate and have fun with it.”
Well said Mr. Worrest.
Posted by bk
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Sunday February 25, 2007 : 09:52 PM
Bowl A Rama Results
This past weekend’s “Bowl A Rama” event in Australia’s Bondi Beach is a done deal. We’ve got some results, but for a run down with photos on the event you can check here and here.
Final Results
Pro
1 Rune Glifberg
2 Omar Hassan
3 Benji Galloway
4 Bob Burnquist
5 Jeff Williams
6 Adam Luxford
7 Nathan Beck
8 Renton Millar
9 Otavio Neto
10 Sergie Ventura
11 Jussi Korhonen
12 Chet Childress
13 Daniel Cardone
14 Ti Coeling
15 Brian Patch
Masters
1. Lance Mountain
2. Lester Kasai
3. Pat Ngoho
4. Mik Mulhall
5. Danny Van
Best Trick
Daniel Cardone - Frontside Flip the corner
Posted by bk
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Sunday February 25, 2007 : 12:02 PM
Harold Hunter Remembered
A little over a year ago the skateboarding world lost Harold Hunter. Visit the very cool image site, haroldhunterthebook.com to view images from the life and times of a true NYC legend. (Click the upper right hand corner to flip the “pages”)
Posted by Chris
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