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Ever wondered how skate trick names are communicated in sign language? Well, wonder no more. Skateboarder Scott Blake has generated a visual document to explain the deadly curse of the ABDs by the simple use of hands.
Posted by bkThe Vans Downtown Showdown kicks off at 5 pm PST tomorrow afternoon. Be sure to catch the action via 411VM’s live webcast where online viewers will have a chance to win an Epiphone guitar and Vans prize kits by answering Showdown trivia questions. Just complete this entry form to get in on the action. With a total purse of $85 large up for grabs you can bet the action is going to be heated and bloody.
The selected teams from Real, Girl, Zero, Creature, Element, Foundation, Black Label, Alien Workshop and Toy Machine are on their way to Paramount Studios’ back lot. Their submitted and custom-made skate obstacles are as follows:
Creature - The Darkest Passage Into The Depths Of Doom and Despair (Oooh scary…pre-Halloween)
Girl- Girl Gonz Wild (a replica of the Gonz Gap at EMB back in the day)
Foundation - Former World’s Biggest Skateboard (Huh?)
Real - Sacto Rebate (Think of Cunningham, Windsor, Cardiel, Toland, Salazar, Biebel, and Janoski, combined)
Stay tuned.
Posted by bkPier Park Anniversary Jam - October 13th
Marginal Way Benefit Mini Ramp Jam - October 13th
Vans Downtown Showdown - October 13th
Real Team Demo - Chula Vista - October 14th
Damn Am@Volcom - October 25-28th
Your friends and sound agents over at Stereo are having a semi-blowout situation and warehouse sale this Saturday, October 13th. Specially priced select Stereo decks and goods will be up for grabs, plus an 80s style junk jam and BBQ for all of those that can make the trek down to their headquarters. Tell ‘em SkateDaily sent you.
Posted by bkCrimson skateboards has added Graham Bickerstaff to its team. Prior to his huge win at GvR last weekend, Luan de Olivera had been enlisted to Flip’s elite am squad. PJ Ladd is no longer outfitted with Four Star’s functional threads. Dan Murphy has been bumped up to professional status over at Mystery.
Posted by bkIn support of its upcoming video release of Inhabitants, the Habitat team is getting ready for an East/West video tour that kicks off in just over a week. No plans to visit America’s fat middle section has been announced.
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The Evening Standard in the UK is reporting that skateboarding has no chance of being introduced as a “discipline” sport in the 2012 Olympic games in London. The article states that the skate based proposals did not even make the International Cycling Federation’s agenda at its recent annual congress in Germany. The ICF was to oversee the introduction of skating into the 2012 Olympics and approve its inclusion to the International Olympic Committee. Looks like the IOC has spoken…
“An IOC spokeswoman said: “BMX freestyle would be easier to introduce, as it already exists as a sport in the programme.”
So it looks like it’s official, no Gold medals for a while. When does the debate about 2020 begin?
Posted by ChrisProfessional skaters, mark you calendars. The bar has just been raised considerably for the largest purse in professional skateboarding history. From the official press release, Joe Maloof, owner of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is embarking into the world of skateboarding with his announcement of the Maloof Money Cup . It’s slated as a six-event, three-day festival focusing on the excitement and energy of skateboarding, the Maloof Money Cup will take place July 11-13, 2008 at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California during the opening weekend of the Orange County Fair.
Purse breakdown for winners
$100K for 1st place street
$75K for 1st place vert
$25K for 1st place womens street
Perhaps it’s time to invest in a proper TF to make a run for that cash.
The crew over at Kayo Corp has recently posted up a blog page for their portfolio of skate brands. The content is updated regularly and is definitely worth a bookmark. Ever wondered how to do a firecracker or need it broken down for you? Check in with Organica team rider, Zach Lyons as he puts this fun little trick into motion.
Posted by bkOver the weekend the ‘Goofies’ were defeated by the ‘Regulars’ to take the crown at etnies’ 4th annual GvR contest. Unknown Brazilian ripper, Luan de Olivera grabbed first place, second to Rick McCrank and third to Sean Malto. Rick McCrank and Tyler Hendley won the MVP titles. View the rest of the results right here. The Pro Bowl went down like this: 1. Benji Galloway 2. Omar Hassan 3. Josh Mattson. You can get the full bowl results list here.
Posted by ChrisYou may remember the small Northern California town of Benicia for it’s original skatepark featured in more than a few old skate videos (Natas and Julien Stranger skate it in Streets On Fire). This weekend Benicia opened it’s new park after over six years of blood, sweat and tears. And from the looks of these photos, it’ll be worth a visit. And be sure to swing by the old park…just to pay your respects.
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