Friday April 6, 2007 : 08:50 AM
Clay Wheels to Invade the Northwest
The small army of skaterockers known as Clay Wheels will be doing a quick Northwest Tour next week to turn up the heat for spring. The crew will hit the stage on the night of Friday the 13th at Slabtown in Portland to rage with their skate pals and adoring fans.
Then in the morning it’s off to the grand opening of the new skatepark in Irrigon, Oregon where the gents will skate and rock a set before they hit the road to plug in and play again later that night at the Comet Tavern in Seattle. True road warrior style.
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Friday April 6, 2007 : 08:29 AM
Break Yo’Self Off Son!
Tomorrow, Saturday, April 7th brings Sun Deigo’s second annual “Spring Break Yo’Self!” professional skateboarding demo and best trick contest. With a purse of $25,000 up for grabs on the Rincon replica, there’s sure to be some hammers and headaches being tossed into onto the pavement. Feel like avoiding crowds and your skateboard tomorrow afternoon? Well, you can catch the action via “Live Webcast” to witness the carcass toss.
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Friday April 6, 2007 : 08:11 AM
Meet The Parents - A Bit of Parallelism?
David Bergthold (owner of Blockhead Skateboards and video producer/director) and his wife Laurie (IASC Marketing Director) are the new proud parents of their son, Jettsen Spencer Bergthold (aka Jett), born March 30th. He came into the world at 7 lbs. 15 oz. 19.5 inches and all is well.
As a note of very odd coincidence, Roger Harrell (Skateboarder magazine Publisher) and Dave were born on April 16th and 17th respectively of the same year. Late last month, Laurie and April gave birth in the same hospital to baby sons and it looked like Dave’s son was going to be born the day after Roger’s ( see SkateDaily post from Thursday March 29th), but Jettsen lagged until just a bit after midnight giving him the 30th for a birthday instead of the 29th… so pretty much the day after. Jettsen Bergthold and Justice Harrell were also the exact same birth weight and length. Wow. How’s that for parallelism?
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Thursday April 5, 2007 : 09:34 AM
Humphries Maladroit Show
Jon Humphries is having a show with some of his fine photography this evening in Portland. If you’re in the area drop by the Littman Gallery from 6 -9pm located at the PSU Smith Center in Room 250. The address is 825 SW Broadway & Harrison. When you enter the building head upstairs and follow the signs. Get on down.
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Thursday April 5, 2007 : 08:25 AM
Four Makes Six on Altamont
Andrew Reynolds, Bryan Herman, Kenny Hoyle, Sammy Baca and Theotis Beasley have welcomed Garrett Hill as the fourth of four recent amateur team additions to Altamont’s clothing squad.
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Thursday April 5, 2007 : 08:20 AM
DVS and MTV Partner to Discover Team Worthy Talent
DVS shoes has teamed up with MTV to launch a new show and a competition of sorts in search of The Next Random Hero. Locked and loaded, the reality-based battle will go down next Saturday, April 14th at Simi Valley’s Skatelab. Could this be your big chance to become a DVS team rider or just another mark in the mixture of chaos?
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Thursday April 5, 2007 : 07:58 AM
Mumble Magazine Launches
Spearheaded by former Crailtap editor, Bob Kronbauer has launched his new online brainchild, Mumble magazine this month. Packed with an assortment of skateboard related culture, a grip of interesting articles, product, book and music reviews, photography, art, and everything worthwhile without blogging you down, be sure to bookmark Mumble’s home page and check back often.
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Thursday April 5, 2007 : 07:32 AM
Epicly Awesome - Hosoi and Gonz Skate Tales
This week’s episode of VBS.TV’s Epicly Later’d features two of skateboarding’s most influential legends, Christian Hosoi and Mark Gonzales. Watch and listen in on a candid and insightful interview with these guys as they hang out in NYC and discuss their early years and connections to each other as teens.
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Wednesday April 4, 2007 : 08:59 AM
Ray Underhill Needs Your Help
One of skateboarding’s former professionals and great dudes is in need of the skateboarding community’s help. Ray Underhill was diagnosed with a brain tumor last year and had a procedure to remove a large portion of it last month. As a result, his non-covered medical expenses will be much more than his family can afford.
Unfortunately, Ray’s having a rough time at the moment. His visit to Loma Linda, CA for radiation therapy may be delayed by a few weeks. He’s having a difficult time repairing from the throat surgery and the doctors don’t want to start radiation until he’s strong enough to withstand the procedure. He still can’t swallow and his spit creates coughing fits and he can’t get solid sleep. The family is staying strong, but obviously it’s been difficult for them. They’ve been reading the guestbook comments on Ray’s website and that has truly lifted their spirits.
One of Ray’s many, many friends, Sean Mortimer is gathering collectible skate artifacts, rare boards, artwork, photographs, shirts, etc. for an upcoming eBay auction toward Ray’s behalf. All skate goods are needed as soon as possible (by April 13th) and should be shipped to:
Sean Mortimer
3148 Camino Crest
Oceanside, CA
92056
If you feel that you don’t have any skate gear worth donating for the auction, you can also make monetary donations directly through Ray’s website. Thanks for supporting Ray and his family through this difficult time.
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Wednesday April 4, 2007 : 08:46 AM
Pierre Andre Goes Green
We ran across this interview with Sole Tech CEO Pierre Andre Senizergues over at NewConsumer.com. He talks about the new Etnies SEED product line as well as running his California offices on solar power, shoe glues, recycling, Back To The Future and Darrel Hannah.
It’s good to see some action being taken by the skate community…this stuff can make a difference. When is it all available world wide?
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Tuesday April 3, 2007 : 01:08 PM
Deluxe’s “Summer Comes Early” Tour Dates
Deluxe has a mixed bag of Real, Antihero, and Krooked pros and ams, coming to your town. very soon. In fact, the “Summer Comes Early” tour has already begun and the first stops have kicked off with a great start.
Check these blocks of dates for the lowdown on who’s gonna come wreck your spots and skateparks.
First Block: March 31st - April 4th
With Peter Ramondetta, Justin Brock, Dan Drehobl, Ryan McWhirter, Frank Gerwer, Julien Stranger, Aaron Chilen, Biggs, Slap Photographer, and John Alden.
March 31st 12pm Grass Valley, CA - Good Times,
April 1st 1pm Rocklin, CA - Ronin
April 2nd 4pm Santa Cruz, CA - Skatepark ALL SHOPS,
April 3rd 4pm San Luis Obispo, CA - Los Osos Skatepark
April 4th 4pm Santa Barbara, CA - Church Of Skatan
2nd Block: April 11th - 20th
With Peter Ramondetta, Nick Dompierre (out on the 16th), Justin Brock, Dennis Busenitz, Dan Drehobl, Frank Gerwer, Gabe Morford, Aaron Chilen and Darin Howard.
April 11th Ft. Collins, CO - Skate Market,
April 12th Denver, CO - 303
April 13th Boulder, CO - Meta
April 14th Drive day
April 15th Topeka, KS - Midwest Skate
April 16th Kansas City - Escapist
April 17th Wichita, KS - Headway Park
April 18th drive day
April 19th Tulsa, OK - Boardshop
3rd Block: April 24th – May 5th
With JT Aultz, James Hardy, Ernie Torres, Bobby Worrest, Peter Ramondetta, Justin Brock, Photographer?, Aaron Chilen and Darin Howard.
April 24th Knoxville, TN - Pluto Shop
April 25th Nashville, TN - 6th AVE Skatepark
April 26th Birmingham, AL - Faith
April 28th Atlanta, GA - Ambush29th Hazard County Skatepark
May 1st Easley, SC - New Generation,
May 3rd Raleigh, NC - Vertical Urge
May 5th Greenville Backdoor
4th Block: May 9th - 19th
With Dennis Busenitz, Justin Brock, Nick Dompierre, Andrew Allen, Frank Gerwer, Bobby Worrest, Aaron Chilen, Darin Howard.
May 9th Richmond, VA - Dominion
May 11th Fredrick, MD - Pitcrew
May 13th Sayerville, NJ - NJ Skateshop
May 15th New Bedford, MA - Solstice
May 17th Albany, NY - The Shelter
May 18th Rochester, NY - Krud Co.
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Tuesday April 3, 2007 : 12:31 PM
Three of Four on Altamont
South Central LA’s Theotis Beasley is the third kid in the mix to be handpicked by Andrew Reynolds as an Altamont representative. We already know who’s fourth in line to round out the diverse squad. That news should be official very shortly. In the meantime, you might consider this person’s loose connection to a Jeep.
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Monday April 2, 2007 : 08:52 PM
Justin Strubing on Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Skateboards is very proud to announce the addition of Justin Strubing to its Pro Team roster.
Jimbo Phillips is already working on Justin’s first Santa Cruz graphic to be released in the coming weeks. And soon, Strubing will join Ted DeGros, Alex Carolino, Flo Marfaing, and friends on the upcoming Santa Cruz Northern California “Surprise! This Is Not a Tour” kicking off later this month. Mr. Strubing’s time has come!
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Monday April 2, 2007 : 07:47 PM
Steve Rocco, The Man Who Souled The World
Coming soon, a documentary on the man, the myth and the legend: Steve Rocco. From the official film website:
“Steve Rocco, the controversial godfather of street, led a cultural revolution during the early 1990s toppling the corporate giants who controlled the skateboard industry and ushering in the most degenerate, savage, innovative & entertaining era in the history of skateboarding. For better or worse his legacy shaped skateboarding as we know it today like no other.”
This post was stolen from the fine folks over at The Skateboard Mag who come across the site as well as the fantastic trailer posted on The Hot Crew. Thanks to both for letting us poach.
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Monday April 2, 2007 : 09:31 AM
Who’s on Third?
Last week’s announcement of Sammy Baca’s addition (#2 of 4) to Altamont clothing’s diverse line up of contributors (team riders) came quickly on the heels of first pick, Kenny Hoyle. Who’s next to be approved by Mr. Reynolds?
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Monday April 2, 2007 : 09:11 AM
A Trio of SF Skate Events in April
SF is surely the place to be in the coming weeks this month. There are three skate related events that we know of that will be popping off with good times.
On Friday, April 13th adidas Skateboarding presents the Krooked shoe release party at the DLX store on Market Street. Be on the floor in the store for product giveaways, a huge Superstar piñata beating and Tommy Guerrero’s musical magic too.
The Krux film, “Feelin’ It!” has finally been completed after two years of global travel and burning endless rolls of film. It premieres in SF on Wednesday, April 18th at DNA lounge and it’s FREE admission as long as you have a legit ID to get pass the doormen.
Lastly, but certainly not least, Slap magazine will be hosting its 15 year anniversary party at Club Six on Friday, April 20th. Amongst the revelers and numerous Slap pals there will be a live performance by The Blacktop Project (Tommy Guerrero, Ray Barbee, Matt Rodriguez and Chuck Treece) + a special guest. And if that’s not enough, check the walls draped and covereg with Slap artifacts and memorabilia, and the premiere of the Slap designed Nike Abbington shoe.
*Beware of the club’s meathead bouncers. Have any doubt? Ask Schmitty.
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Sunday April 1, 2007 : 09:46 AM
Good Dads Don’t Let Their Little Ones Push Mongo
As most of you know, today is April Fools Day so we though we’d share this little joke with you. Good thing no one got scorched, huh?
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