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As of yesterday, Arto Saari is no longer riding for Flip skateboards and has moved onward to join the team at Alien Workshop. Only time will tell whether he delivers a full part in the Sovereign Sect’s upcoming and highly anticipated Mindfield film.
Posted by bkThe Black Label team will be hitting up Riverside’s Crooks skate shop for a demo and signing tomorrow at 3pm. If you’re in the area show up for an afternoon of good times and free goods with some of the gnarliest dudes in skateboarding.
Posted by bkAfter 16 years of skateboarding for money and video parts, Jeremy Klein’s professional career has been parked by Birdhouse. A retirement deck featuring his first pro graphic has been released in his honor and many years of service.
Posted by bkThis summer’s Maloof Money Cup is just around the corner. Have a look at the official event site where they’ve recently announced and posted a confirmed rider list for the world’s richest skateboarding contest.
UPDATE: Additional info has come to us from WCS regarding the roster of invited riders. Alex Mizurov had won the T-Mobile street event in Berlin, Germany last year and recently skated at the X Games in Brazil. The Selection Committee has recognized his professional talent and added him to the invited list of skaters for the Maloof Money Cup. Marisa Del Santos has recently confirmed her intentions to skate and will be added to the list of female competitors.
Head over to Skate Fairy and check out Eric Koston putting on the ‘Limey’ suit and getting all kinds of extreme. So many questions come to mind: What’s up with the mongo push in the beginning of the ‘around the pool’ skate part? Is that Frost breakdancing and throwing the coasters? Is this the start of a new career as a fruit stand-in? Will there be a signature Limey Lakai? Check all the videos in Quicktime here, the You Tube vids here and don’t forget the behind the scenes photo shoot. Why do I suddenly want to go grab a beer?
May 10th - “Why Wouldn’t You?” video premiere - Seattle, WA
May 17th - Pro-Tec’s 4th Annual Pool Party - Orange, CA
June 1st -Powerslide skate contest - Marseille, France
Mid Atlantic Skateboard Series
IPS Skate Shop “First Fridays” events
Posted by bkLeo Romero and RVCA skate TM Jimmy Arrighi recently rolled over to LA’s Memorial Sports Arena to check the taping of American Gladiators and became Hulkamaniacs for life. Pay a visit to the RVCA blog for an exclusive run down on the duo’s experience.
Posted by bkFloridians, it’s time to check and mark your calendars. The Elwood team is barging through your state with a swarm of skate demos and appearances this month. Be sure to log on to the Elwood site for more info.
Posted by bkChocolate’s got a brand new website and has introduced a new team member to add to that effort. Check the site and let’s welcome LA’s Vincent Alvarez to many years of success, progression and great times with skateboarding!
Posted by bkThe DVS crew has been clocking in miles of skate demos, appearances and footage on its Gnar Cal tour this past week. Like most of us, you’ve probably had problems viewing the chronological updates and footage, but their IT wizard has kicked the older server to the curb and resolved matters, so pay a visit to their site to check out videos and photos from their Gnarly dudes on the tour.
Oh and while you’re at it, check in with Steve Berra and Part 1 of Inside the Berrics where you can better understand Steve Berra’s drive and dedicated work behind The Berrics.
Posted by bkThrasher has posted a pictorial ‘day in the life’ featuring Kenny Anderson. With a pool out back and a trip to the San Pedro park, there are some good images to be had. Click now and wish your life was this good.
Posted by ChrisHead over to The Berrics and check out an insightful interview with street icon and Deluxe Distribution leader Jim Thiebaud. Thiedbaud discusses growing up skating in the Bay Area, his early days with the Powell team and the start of REAL and Deluxe. Another Berrics must visit.
Posted by Chris 
Independent Trucks is set to celebrate its 30th year of dedication to skateboarding with a US Tour that kicks off towards the end of this month. The line up of team riders includes some of the gnarliest and skilled individuals to have ever stepped on a skateboard. Don’t miss out! This tour is gonna blown minds!
On April 13th, thirteen skate shops out east got together to put on a skate contest with their riders at Shields skatepark and raised $2,500 for The Buoniconti Fund to cure paralysis. At the end of the day Nieratko’s NJ skateshop took top honors. Check the action right here.
Antisocial Skateshop recently held a Three is the Magic Number mini ramp challenge at its shop ramp where teams of three were given a list of tricks to do and whoever bagged the most points won a trip to New York. The McKinnley brothers and George Faulkner were the winners at the end of the craziness. Watch the madness.
13th Annual Basic Bowl Bash Results
Pros
1. Jake Piaseki $150
2. Josh Rodriguez $100
3. Dave Reul $75
Girls
1. Tie- Julie Kindstrand $150
1. Tie- Megan Brown $150
3. Mandy Esch $75
Ams
1. Anthony Anaya
2. Riley Fryer
3. Chris Russell
Groms (10 and under)
1st was Anthony Anaya - 10 yrs old highly skilled with frontside 540s, etc. so he was bumped up to the Ams
1.Shane Short
2. Justin Rivera
3. Dontae Overton
The etnies team is off and rolling on its Recognition tour. Check their website for tour dates, photos, video and more right here.
Posted by bkCity skateboards recently cornered Dave Bachinksy for a little Q&A about coming up from Massachusetts, turning pro, and yes, the upcoming release of his namesake video piece. Read on.
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