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Armchair skateboarders have got to be hyped. For next week’s XGames XIII in LA, the Mega Ramp has been assembled inside of the Staples Center for maximum enjoyment of the crowd. There’s not a bad seat in the house really. It’s gonna be “Arena Sport” at its finest…or lowest depending on how you look at it.
With Danny Way out with a nagging knee injury, we tend to think Bob already has this one in the bag.
Posted by bkThe city of Portland, Oregon is certainly on a roll with the completion of its third public skate facility within a year. First Pier Park, then Glenhaven and just yesterday, Holly Farm Park (aka the Ear).
The city’s comprehensive master plan includes 3 types of skateparks — 19 in total — with 13 neighborhood skate spots, 5 district-wide skateparks, and one central city anchor park. With three of these Portland parks already open with daily sessions, and Burnside and others in nearby Vancouver and Battle Ground, WA picking up the overflow, the future is looking better and better for skaters in Stumptown…until the rain begins.
Posted by bkSierra Fellers is done with amateurism and has joined the rookie pro ranks for his past efforts on the griptape. Welcome to the big ole paid world of professional skkateboarding Sierra!
Elsewhere, we’d learned through the grapevine that Daryl Angel was kicked off only to be officially put on the Skate Mental squad by his new boss and coach Brad Staba.
Posted by bkThe Wall Street Journal has just published a story online discussing the current blank deck battle. The author talks to NHS, Dick’s Sporting Goods and various sports marketing companies. From the article:
“But as (the customers) got more serious about boarding, many decided they just didn’t care whether they used the industry’s top products, including the pro skateboard “decks” with graphics and branding that can cost between $40 and $70 without the wheels and the axles known as “trucks.”
Posted by ChrisTake a look at the latest trailer for the eagerly awaited Lakai flick, Fully Flared. The official street date is November 16th…more details to come.
Posted by ChrisHere’s some info on upcoming book releases that you should be aware of for your personal library. Glen E. Friedman’s new photo book, “Keep Your Eyes Open” is a “must have” for skate rockists and visually chronicles the music, tours, ethics and friendship of Fugazi over 20 years strong.
Also, Jim Phillips has released his new book appropriately titled, “The Skateboard Art of Jim Phillips.” This retrospective on Jim’s skateboard art includes photographs and artwork of skateboard decks, assorted logos, ad art and layouts, and an inside view of Phillips studio as well.
Posted by bkFour years deep and Thrasher is set to roll again this summer with its 5th annual cross-country free-for-all known as “King of the Road”. In late spring, the four competing teams for 2007 had been previously announced, but yesterday Phelper got in front of us internet enabled goons and let it be known of the departure cities for Blind, Black Label, Zoo York and Foundation.
Time to rack up points, photos and footage once again… the shit gets gnarly on August 24th!
Posted by bkEast Coast site The House Of Steam is focusing on New Jersey legend Tom Groholski this week. Check out his article ‘East Coast Pride’ where he talks about getting ramps built and sessions started.
Posted by ChrisAfter running a few Dew Tour stops without a board sponsor, Jereme Rogers has apparently found one that will keep him in the money. As of today, Plan B is helping to pay his bills.
Posted by bkDuring this weekend’s highly anticipated World Skateboarding Championship in Rotterdam, Deathbox will hold it’s 20th anniversary party and art show. It takes place on Friday, July 27th from 8pm to 11pm at VIP International Art Galleries in Rotterdam, Holland. The gallery will also be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.
The art show includes 20 years of the Deathbox legacy, with original deck art, magazine articles, a ton of controversial ads, photos by Davey van Laere and the Deathbox video: Spirit of the Blitz.
Confirmed for this reunion far are: Sean Goff, Mark VDE, Pete Dossett, Alex Moul, Jocke Olsson, Rocker, Andy Scott, Davy Van Laere, Brian Vavier, Ian Deacon, Justin Ashby, Nico van der Wel, Jeremy Fox, Geoff Rowley, Tom Penny, Arto Saari, Mark Appleyard, Rodrigo TX, and others.
Posted by bkIt was ‘Baby Gnar Gnar’ but now it’s ‘Gnaughty’. Gonz and crew are filming their new video using digital hand cameras and snapping polaroids along the way. Check out the trailer and count the days until it hits the streets.
Posted by ChrisThe second stop of 07 Dew Tour hit Cleveland over the weekend and the same two dudes gunning for corporate cash and mainstream fame took home first place once again in the street and vert competitions. Next stop, Portland.
Final Results
Street
1. Ryan Sheckler
2. Rodolfo Ramos
3. Carlos De Andrade
4. Kurtis Colamonico
5. Austen Seaholm
6. Mike Peterson
7. Greg Lutzka
8. Jereme Rogers
Vert
1. Shaun White
2. Bucky Lasek
3. Bob Burnquist
4. Rune Glifberg
5. Andy Macdonald
6. Mathias Ringstrom
7. Lincoln Ueda
8. Rob Lorifice
Following the recent Crossfire Gap Jam, the legendary London skate spot, Meanwhile 2 has managed to get a cash injection of £90,000 ($180,000) from the city council. It obviously paid to raise awareness of the love that the London skate scene has for the aging park. Meanwhile 2 is set to open December 2007 with a full upgrade ready for more decades of shredding.
Posted by bkThe second annual Amsterdamn Am went off amongst clouds of smoke today with twelve finalists battling it out at the Skatepark of Amsterdamn. Tony’s eldest son, Riley Hawk charged ahead to make the cut and skate in his first ever finals event and Sierra Fellers destroyed the course as a finalist in his last contest as an amateur. Head over to the official Damn Am site or SPOT for more info and photos.
Final Results
1. John Dickson
2. Danny Cerezini
3. Alex Mizurov
4. David Loy
5. Shuriken Shannon
6. Justin Figueroa
7. Anthony Schultz
8. Donovan Piscopo
9. Riley Hawk
10. Sierra Fellers
11. Dustin Blauvelt
12. Leander Geeloed
Best Trick
1. Dylan Perry - Gap to Backside Noseblunt Slide
2. Sierra Fellers - Gap Kickflip to Frontside Lipslide
3. Ruben Rodriguez - Gap to Frontside Feeble
