Friday January 4, 2008 : 10:33 AM
Sculpting Concrete and Leaving Landmarks
Amongst other outfits, the dynamic duo of skatepark builders Grindline and Dreamland are busy juggling numerous new projects going into the new year. Just last month Grindline was selected to construct Boston’s 40,000 square foot Charles River Skatepark located under the Leonard P. Zakim Bridge in East Cambridge. The half-transition and half-street inspired park will be the largest area of skateable concrete that the respected crew has put beneath their boots and trowels. Construction is set for spring 2008.
Out west and closer to home, Mark “Red” Scott and a tenacious division of his Dreamland squad has been making an solid effort to bridge the gap between Lincoln City one and two with a lightning fast snakerun. Skate and Annoy broke this news a week ago and Earth Patrol Media has additional photos of the progress. Speed is all you need.
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Thursday January 3, 2008 : 03:49 PM
Jason Jessee Speaks About Pray For Me
We were sent a link to this interesting piece of film featuring Jason Jessee talking more than a bit of trash about his recent bio film, Pray For Me. Now, we’re not taking sides on this one. We just dig Jason Jessee and thought this was an interesting watch. Or forget all the craziness and focus on the board and the bikes.
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Thursday January 3, 2008 : 12:18 PM
A Life of Teenage Angst
“Star Skateboarder and Teen Heartthrob Looks to Maintain His Relationships While Competing Around the World”
Yup, that’s the title of the press release for the second season premiere of “Life of Ryan” that just dropped across our computer screens a few minutes ago.
Sheckler’s all new second season airs on Empty Vee on Tuesday, January 8th at 10p.m.
Check the trailer here and grab a box of Kleenex.
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Thursday January 3, 2008 : 09:31 AM
Lizard King At 48 Blocks
Head over to 48 Blocks and see what The Lizard King is up to. He speaks about a new board sponsor, Salt Lake, Green Room and being on team Pabst Blue Ribbon. Or not.
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Thursday January 3, 2008 : 09:30 AM
History Lesson #22 - Bowling for Dollars
Do the names Peter Gifford, Dave Andrecht, Jay Smith, Rick Blackhart, Frank Blood, Chris Strople, Wally Inouye, Dennis Agnew, Tim Marting, or Ray “Bones” Rodrgiuez mean anything to you? Perhaps not.
Turn up the Nugent and Zeppelin (punk hadn’t emerged yet) and have a peek into the first stop of the Hester Series at Winchester Skatepark’s legendary keyhole. The date was April 21, 1979 and the skatepark collapse was just a season or two away.
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Wednesday January 2, 2008 : 09:41 AM
Mumble Into The New Year
Over at Mumble Magazine there are updates galore. They’ve got a new Mumble Minutes Pod Cast with Epicly Later’d boss Patrick O’Dell. Also, Todd Bratrud gives us his Ten Least Hated Board Graphics. There is also a pretty interesting travel feature on Barcelona, Spain. A good way to spend the new year. Thanks Mumble.
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Wednesday January 2, 2008 : 06:43 AM
Get in The Van with Independent Truck Co.
Independent Truck Co. has posted all parts of its Summer 07 Northwest Tour as an online video podcast. Download your favorite footage right here and make your very own DVD.
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Sunday December 30, 2007 : 06:06 PM
Bam Working To Open Theater / Bar
According to links over at haveboard, Bam is having a rough time with his latest idea: opening a movie theater in downtown West Chester that serves liquor. He recent attended a Borough of West Chester Council meeting as they are trying to block him from getting a liquor license. Our favorite quote? “It’s not going to be like Jackass: The Bar”. Good luck Bam, it seems you’re going to need it.
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