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We love the work of Todd Francis and the ever growing content of the one and only Mumble online magazine. That being said here’s Todd Francis and his list of the top ten board graphics he’s designed over the years.
Posted by ChrisEpicly Later’d comes through with a long overdue and insightful piece on NYC skater Steve Rodriguez and his thoughts of street skating at the root level. This is the first of four episodes…so sit back each week and check out what the man behind 5boro has to say and the reasons why he works magic with the suits of NYC.
Mad respect Steve!
Posted by bkBelieve the hype…11/16/07. The countdown is on.
Posted by bkWhat a demo line up. Rowley, TX, Penny, Arto and Appleyard all in one place. Check out this flyer for details…if you’re in the Wuppertal area don’t miss it.
We don’t know how they skate yet…but éS has just announced their new shoe, The Scale. It weighs it at just 380 grams. They’ve created a shoe specific site that features a video detailing the shoe build process. Pretty interesting.
Posted by ChrisAfter months of being chained to his computer, Ricki “The Dude” Bedenbaugh has come out of the cave to inform us that Listen’s first full length video “Viajeros Locos” is finally complete. The premiere takes place tomorrow evening in Los Angeles.
Last weekend’s 14th Annual Mystic Cup in Prague, Czech Republic played host to a new street course and numerous skaters from all over the map. David Gravette emerged from the qualifying rounds to hold it down for the USA in the finals.
Final Results
1. Daniel Vieira BRA $5,000
2. Kilian Heuberger GER $2,500
3. Wagner Ramos BRA $1,700
4. Ricardo Oliveira Porva BRA $1,200
5. David Gravette USA $1,000
6. Tomas Vintr $900
7. Axel Cruysberghs BEL $700
8. Peter Molec SVK $600
Yes, indeed…skateboarding has changed. Enter crazy, coach-like parents, Hollywood agents, You Tube and sports drinks. This New York Times article explains how little kids equal big money to sponsors, contest promoters and over hyped parents:
“If they continue to progress like they’re doing, there’s no doubt they’re going to be pro,” said Michael Puehse, who has helped his sons’ careers by sending videotapes of the boys to potential sponsors since they were 6.”
Fantastic. Is it crazy to look back fondly on the days when parents were out of the picture, sponsorship was only for the few and FUN AND INDIVIDUALITY was the goal? We think not.
Posted by ChrisEvery one has one these days…here are a few that we try to keep up with: Burnout over at Thrasher, The Slap Pals are all online, RVCA is updating while touring and Strange Notes is on the ball. I’m sure there are thousand more…keep em’ coming.
Posted by Chris