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It’s about ime to get schooled on the birthplace of modern day skateboarding, San Francisco’s renowned EMB. Once again, VBS turns it up a notch and has profiled Henry Sanchez for this week’s
episode. Hear from him and other EMB heavies on the way it was at Justin Herman plaza over fifteen years ago and how the streets were never the same since.
Be sure to catch Part 2 tomorrow.
Posted by bkGrab those hammers it’s time to break those piggy banks! What may be the largest online auction for collectable skateboard items is upon us. Pros and industry notables from the past and present have donated a grip of one-of-a-kind gear to help raise money for Ray Underhill and his battle against a chordoma brain tumor.
Ray turned pro for Powell Peralta during the 1980s, earned his own model, and traveled the world for contests and demos. He eventually married, had two children, and settled in North Carolina, where he works for Eastern Skateboard Supply as a graphic artist. Last year Ray was diagnosed with a chordoma brain tumor. He’s undergone surgeries and battled back from paralyzed vocal cords and other complications. He’ll spend the summer at Loma Linda medical facilities in California for radiation treatment.
This eBay auction takes place from May 13th-20th and is hosted by Grind For Life, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals.
For more information and updates on the Ray Underhill auction, visit www.rayunderhill.com.
Pat Duffy is rebounding back from his mega injury and seems to be on a roll. In fact, he now rolls with a solid group of dudes over at FKD bearings. Yeah, Pat!
Posted by bkThis Saturday, May 12th Pro-Tec and Vans will host the third annual Pro-Ted Pool Party where a “who’s who” of skate legends and lesser known upstarts will battle it out for more than $90,000 in prize money. It all takes place in the replica of the infamous Upland Combi pool at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. Refurbished with an entirely new rim of coping, the Combi has been feeling the heat of some heavy practice sessions this week and it’s certainly going to get gnarlier. Need some proof? Check BLKPRJKT’s reports right here.
Expected Riders Include:
Pros – Bucky Lasek, Bob Burnquist, Rune Glifberg, Omar Hassan, Brian Patch, Tony Trujillo, Lincoln Ueda, Benji Galloway, Jimmy the Greek, Andy Macdonald, Max Dufour, Josh Borden, Bruno Passos, Ryan Johnson, Matt Moffett, Sergie Ventura, Jake Brown, and Darin Jenkins.
Masters – Chris Miller, Jeff Grosso, Lance Mountain, Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Steve Alba, Duane Peters, Pat Ngoho, Mike Sanders, Mike Rodgers, Reese Simpson, Dave Duncan, Jim Gray, Tony Mag, Lonnie Hiramoto, Mike McGill, Don Hamilton, Dave Ruel, Mike Smith, Ben Schroeder, Eddie Reategui, Dave Hackett, Lester Kasai and Steve Steadham.
Girls – Cara-Beth Burnside, Jen O’Brien, Heidi Fitzgerald, Mimi Knoop, Kim Peterson, Nicole Zuck, Holly Lyons, Amanda Eschemann, Apryl Woodcock, and Jessica Starkweather.
You can catch Saturday’s action via webcast powered by Studio 411 on Saturday at www.vans.com.
Posted by bkThis week, Anthony Van Engelen is the first of four new additions to be welcomed to Sun Diego’s Pro team. Look for the remaining three names in the coming days ahead.
Posted by bkFor the second year, Lib Tech presents their annual “Pack your Bags and Suitcase Skate Contest.” The action takes place at the skatepark in Port Angeles, Washington. The top dog to bowl bust above the rest will win an all expenses paid trip to Malmö, Sweden to compete at Quicksilver’s “Bowlriders” event on June 7-10th.
Posted by bkHead over to Thrasher and check out this web only interview with SF’s own Mike Carroll. He discusses his support from Fausto, throws down a list of top threes and names drops Liz Lemon. I guess that makes me a ‘Nerd’ as well for understanding that one…
Posted by ChrisSkate legend Lance Mountain will be lacing up the swoosh from now on. From the Nike Skateboarding press release:
“The decision to put Lance on was not something we took lightly. While several of our pros may be regarded in certain circles as having ‘legend’ status, we’ve never seriously considered putting a true legend of skateboarding on the team. However, when Lance goes to accept his TransWorld Skateboarding ‘Legend Award’ this June, he’ll be doing it in a pair of Nikes.”
Look for Lance’s part in the new Flip video Extremely Sorry…as well as all things Nike.
Posted by ChrisThe classics in skateboarding never go out of style, and that’s never more the true than with a skateboarder like Jason Adams. Split has brought his talents on to its growing skate team. Look for his artwork to be leveraged towards the brand in the coming months.
Posted by bkEarly this week we brought you the story of Capitola Councilman Kirby Nicol who made the statement,”I don’t like skateboarders, and I don’t like skateboard parks” at a city council meeting.
This recent Santa Cruz Sentinel article states that Mr. Nicol has been ‘deluged with e-mails’ from angry skateboarders regarding his statement. Still on the defensive and not willing to apologize, he even goes on to say he’s a “champion of the sport”:
“The record will show that it was, in fact, I, who initiated the movement to build such a facility in a local park, despite the fact that I, personally, have had a series of bad experiences with the sport and do not embrace the demonstrated cultural values of the activity. The skateboard park project has failed in our community due to overwhelming public opposition”
Note: While we at SKATEDAILY.net support every skaters decision to send e-mails to Councilman Nicol in protest we urge you to keep them clean and respectful. Let’s not fuel an unfair stereotype and more negative leanings towards our ‘culture’.
Posted by Chris
