Friday May 9, 2008 : 01:41 PM
Seriously Dude…
This week DVS dropped the premiere of its new skate flick, Dudes, Dudes, Dudes at The Berrics amongst a group of dudes and a couple of gals, and now it’s available online at the film’s mini site for you to view for free! Extras are included too! Be extra patient to peep the goods though, the site is a bit stacked and jacked with heavy traffic. Technology is a mixed blessing huh?
What’s more, the footage is also offered as a free podcast so you can take it with you wherever you roll. Just subscribe to the DVS Skate Podcast and you’re good to go!
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Friday May 9, 2008 : 08:48 AM
2008 PRO-TEC Pool Party, May 17th
The details of this years Pro-Tec Pool Party contest have been announced. Going down on May 17th with skaters Rune Glifberg, Bucky Lasek, Omar Hassan, Bob Burnquist, Benji Galloway, Chris Miller, Steve Caballero, Jeff Grosso, Lance Mountain, Steve Alba and many others it will be a can’t miss event. There is $90,000 on the line and skaters will be ripping the replica of the infamous Upland Combi at the remodeled Vans Park in Orange.
Luckily for you there will be a live webcast so all the action can be seen live from your monitor. The eight hours of coverage is powered by Skateboard.com and can be viewed at www.vans.com on Saturday, May 17 from 1:00 pm to 9 pm.
Bookmark on your machine and mark it on your calendar.
Posted by Chris
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Friday May 9, 2008 : 08:31 AM
Shred Or Guy
The Hawk owned Shred Or Die video site has posted some lost footage of Guy Mariano in Italy circa 2005. Click, view or die. Your choice.
Posted by Chris
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Thursday May 8, 2008 : 02:19 PM
Matix Celebrates Ten Years With PROGRESS
As Matrix hits the ten years mark they are celebrating with a book entitled ‘THIS IS PROGRESS’. From the press release / advert:
Progress is manifested in many ways; Social, Political, Philosophical, Scientific, Artistic, Evolutionary…”This is Progress” will explore the concept of “Progress” through the eyes of the contributors who have heavily influenced our world: both in and outside of our industry. Matix gives a nod to its past and looks to explore the future, through Progress.
Contributors to this hardcover book include: Daewon Song, Marc Johnson, Rick McCrank, Rudy Johnson, Mikey LeBlanc, Reda, Anthony Acosta, Richie Knapp, Paul Park, Colin Kennedy and others. The publication is scheduled for a fall release.
Posted by Chris
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Thursday May 8, 2008 : 11:51 AM
Berkeley Considers New Skatepark
Utilized and enjoyed daily by a wide range of skaters, Northern California’s skateboard park in Berkeley is currently closed while undergoing a facelift due to cracks that have worsened in the last few years. If the much needed repairs don’t hold up to the heavy use over the next six months, city officials have considered a bond to rebuild the area with a new skatepark.
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Thursday May 8, 2008 : 08:39 AM
Random News and Happenings
The wild and crazy dudes that skate and run all things with SBC media up north in Canada have launched their new website. Coming out of Chicago, Affiliate skateboards is revamped with a small, yet skilled roster of riders to endorse and support its quality products. Jerry Hsu has added online and mail order retailing to his endorsement portfolio as the newest member recruited to the CCS team. Rolling up with big guns to take on Wallenberg’s Big 4 Jeremy Reeves came up a bit short and fractured two bones in his foot. A speedy recovery is in order to you Mr. Reeves. Chima Ferguson has left the city of Syndey, Australia to live abroad. Of course this means we’ll be witnessing plenty of his youthful madness in the months and years to come. While on Thrasher’s Skate Rock tour TNT and his gal Trixie got married amongst many friends in Reno. Congrats to the newlyweds!
Posted by bk
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Wednesday May 7, 2008 : 09:25 AM
Finding Spots With Cardiel
Thrasher has posted a fresh ‘Day With’ featuring the one and only John Cardiel. Click and scroll through a group of photos that has Cardiel leading skaters around Sacto and pointing out key skate spots. There’s even some two wheel shredding. As always, all hail…
Posted by Chris
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Wednesday May 7, 2008 : 09:18 AM
Win One Of Four Signed Stereo Boards
Each week in month of May Stereo will be giving away a deck signed by founders Chris Pastras and Earl ( Er, I mean Jason Lee) each week. Head over to the Stereo site and try your hand at the trivia questions. Then cross your fingers and check back see if you’ve scored a signed board.
Posted by Chris
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Tuesday May 6, 2008 : 10:34 AM
Emerica Gears Up for Wild Ride 08
Emerica is tuning up for its annual Wild Ride and it takes place out east this summer. The road ready team will be riding their Harleys from skate shops to skateparks to campsites, and they want you to go on tour with them. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a motorcycle, car or have to hitchhike — all you need to do is make a reservation at the campsites and hit the road with your skateboard. The Wild Ride kicks off on June 10, 2008 in Easley, South Carolina at New Gen Skatepark and ends on June 20, at NJ Skateshop in Sayreville, New Jersey. Head on over to the Wild Ride site for more information.
Posted by bk
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Tuesday May 6, 2008 : 09:11 AM
AM Getting Paid 2008
According to this official press release several ams will be getting paid this summer in Montreal. The time to register for the event is now!
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Tuesday May 6, 2008 : 09:01 AM
Chico y Enrique De Mayo
The Berrics celebrated Cinco De Mayo yesterday by posting a solid skate video of Chico Brenes and Enrique Lorenzo shredding the park like the Mexicans smashed the French. Viva Los Berrics!
Posted by Chris
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Tuesday May 6, 2008 : 08:40 AM
Arto Rolls Ahead with Alien Workshop
Today Alien Workshop has officially welcomed and announced Arto Saari as its newest rider to the team. Further news from this announcement confirms that Arto will be featured in the Sect’s upcoming skate film, Mindfield. Can’t wait!
Posted by bk
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Monday May 5, 2008 : 05:15 PM
Crimson Moves Forward
Crimson Skateboards, Inc. and Kris Markovich have decided to part ways under amicable terms. Sam Uisprapassorn, part owner of Crimson Skateboards stated that the parties agreed to go their separate ways after disagreements developed over the operations and direction of the company.
“I wish Kris and his team all the best in the future, but it was time for us to go our separate ways.” stated Uisprapassorn. Crimson Skateboards will continue to be distributed by Arthouse Skateboard Distribution, Inc. Please direct all inquires to Sam Uisprapassorn via email: sam@arthousedist.com
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Monday May 5, 2008 : 12:16 PM
Big Money on the Line
TWS’s Carleton Curtis has cornered Joe Maloof with 20 questions related to his thoughts, connections and efforts with this summer’s high prized and highly anticipated Maloof Money Cup. Here’s a sneak peek of the proposed street course which will be destroyed by skateboards, then by bulldozers following the three-day competition.
Posted by bk
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Monday May 5, 2008 : 08:52 AM
Dekline Team Out East
The Dekline team is currently rolling day and night through the first half of their East Coast tour. Check the rundown of scheduled events, photos, and all of the debauchery on the team’s news blog.
Posted by bk
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Monday May 5, 2008 : 08:39 AM
Harold Hunter Day II
Zoo York, New Era and the HH Founation have come together with other brands and friends to organize and bring Harold Hunter Day to the many skaters and his friends in New York City. Get set and make the trek to New York on Saturday, May 17th. There’s lots of love and skateboarding planned for the day in honor of Double H!
Posted by bk
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Sunday May 4, 2008 : 05:11 PM
Crimson Scrapped?
Sources close to us have confirmed that Crimson skateboards with Kris Markovich’s involvement is a done deal…lights out…over. Apparently Kris, some team riders and several vendors have been left financially high and dry by his former business partner without recourse. Consequently, Kris and his team of riders have pulled their interests out of the ill-fated skateboarding brand. Look for a new skateboard company and a new distribution camp to emerge solely backed by the Markovich’s in the coming weeks ahead.
Posted by bk
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