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There’s truth to the rumor that Danny Garcia and Matix apparel have parted ways. With his recently released and well-received part in Inhabitants, we’re sure he’ll be rightfully outfitted elsewhere real soon.
Posted by bkSatori Wheels brings us (H) street legend Ron Allen ripping through the Berkeley Skatepark. He also gives us a few ‘enders’ at the newly opened Benicia park. If you’re in the area, watch for Ron, who is always on board. Yup, he’s still got style and tricks to spare. Link found at the always visit worthy 48 Blocks.
Posted by ChrisTerry Kennedy is onto a new paradigm in his life and flips the script on SMP with this candid message delivered by Thrasher’s Mike Burnett.
Posted by bkFollowing a few rough years with board sponsors, Philly’s Pete Eldridge has worked hard to get back in the saddle and is now officially on the magical Mystery machine. It’s been said that a new Mystery promo video focusing on Eldridge, Windsor James, and Dennis Durrant is currently in the works. Meanwhile, fellow Mystery man Jimmy Carlin just got FKD as he now rides for their team with Sawblade bearings.
Posted by bkSkateDaily is proud to announce a new addition to our family. This morning my partner here at SD became a father of a new baby boy. Ian Porter Sprouls came into the world weighing in at 7lbs, 5oz. Congratulations to Chris and his wife Jessica!
Tune in to Skateboarders’ Paradise this Thursday, November 8th, at 8pm to hear the latest in news, music and culture from the world of skateboarding. Aaron’s special guests will be Sacramento’s finest plank pushers Stefan Janoski and Omar Salazar. Also, checking in from Lake Tahoe will be Eric Wallis to talk about the upcoming Flip skateboards “Feast” tour, and plans for a world class skatepark in the Tahoe Basin.
All that and more through the web through this link right here.
Posted by bkThere are a several upcoming skate events that we feel you should know about. Tomorrow night, Habitat Skateboards will be premiering “Inhabitants” at 8pm at Portland’s Department of Skateboarding. Lots of skating, products and prizes and good times.
The Flip team hits the highway for its upcoming Feast West Coast tour which kicks off this Saturday at Sun Diego’s shop in Escondido, CA. Check the tour poster for all of the info and dates.
On Saturday, November 17th IPS Skate Shop is premiering Osiris’ new video, Feed the Need in Hood River, Oregon. Corey Duffel, James Brockman, Stu Graham and Jimmy Carlin will be in the mix to meet and greet.
Out on the east coast, Grind for Life is hosting its 5th Annual Benefit and Awards Ceremony on the same Saturday, November 17th from 3- 8pm at Cocoa Beach Skatepark in Florida. Show up to skate and destroy cancer!
Posted by bkThe Stereo Sound Agency has launched a new website with all new team rider bios, an updated online store, a slew of new photos, videos, ad archives and a mess of blogs. Go spend some time checking things out.
Posted by ChrisJereme talks the web, Famous, Girl and God in this TWS web interview. Then there’s this killer DVS video featuring the tattooed bling wearer.
Posted by ChrisThe 11th annual Texas Skate Jam which benefits the Make-A-Wish foundation took place on Saturday, November 3rd. Under the surroundings of Houston’s Southside skatepark several Best Trick skate jams took place, skate product was distributed and shared, autographs were signed, and friends and skaters gathered for one hell of a good time. Check the SPoT site or 411vm.com for more info and photos.
Best Trick Results
Bank To Wall
1. Chris Cole
2. Dave Bachinsky
3. Andrew Langi
Big 4
1. Billy Marks
2. Chris Cole
3. James Hardy
Bowl
1. Ben Rayborn
2. Curren Caples
3. Andrew Langi
The topic of building a public skatepark in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park has been spoken about for decades. Well, the suits are FINALLY starting to understand and recognize that they need to listen and invest in their city’s free wheeling youth.
SF’s bureaucratic red tape is thick, but if you’re down to fight the good fight, show up Thursday at 1 pm at City Hall to lend your support. If not, you can send a quick email of support for the proposed skatepark to the SF Board of Supervisors at: board.of.supervisors@sfgov.org
Posted by bkJean-Pascal Strüwer just wrapped his skate film titled “Tidens Minne” (The Memory of Time) that documents the formative Swedish skate scene from 1993-2006. Skaters that are featured include Ali Boulala, Pontus Alv, Mattias Ringstrom, Love Eneroth, Lewis Marnell, Andreas Engelkes and many more. The footage of Boulala is really good from when he was a kid until today and there is also a really stylish line of Tom Penny from 1997 in Paris that no one outside from Sweden has ever seen.
The film is available as a free podcast (in chapters) through this site. Just click on the Transition podcast logo down the page a bit and you’ll be directed to the iTunes library.
Posted by bkWarming up their engines with a “Mild Ride” that begins tomorrow, the RVCA team is set to jam up the 101 with a few stops along the way. Apparently, Leo’s got love for scooters too.
Posted by bkHot on the heels of its skate video release, the Nike SB squad is currently out on the road dishing out select skate demos and shop appearances. Check the remaining dates of their schedule right here.
Posted by bkIn Raleigh, North Carolina John Buchanan was struck by a car on the evening of November 3rd while skating to NC State campus. Unfortunately, John didn’t make it through and passed away today on what would have been his 17th birthday. He influenced many with his upbeat attitude and dedication to skateboarding.
Our sincere thoughts of condolence go out to his family, friends and everyone who was fortunate enough to meet such a great kid.
Posted by bkOk, ok…we’ve got to call attention to this matter. Apparently the powers at Mtv are so driven with the financial successes of their past and current skate-related shows, Jackass, Viva la Bam, Rob and Big and Life of Ryan that the media giant is posturing to produce another showcase of skatetastic talent.
Bring in Colorado’s William Spencer. He’s a crazed “parkour skate” kind of guy that was discovered on You Tube with his fantastic wall jams and skate shenanigans. Backed by the financial steam of Mtv, his stunt series will be aiming to boneless and benihana all over your HD TV setup sometime next year. We can’t wait, can you?
Geoff Rowley has his own signature Independent Truck hitting the streets soon. Check out the promo video right here and then go to Strange Notes to enter and win a pair.
Posted by Chris
