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evo is throwing its second annual Skate Inside Your Store contest tomorrow Saturday, July 5th at their store in Seattle. This year’s event will feature a large wedge ramp to planter box with a jam format skate session. The best overall tricks win. Registration is free and the first 10 people to sign up will get free headphones. Check it.
Posted by bkBorn without legs, Kevin Connolly has traveled around the world on his skateboard for the past two years to shoot a series of digital images for his personal photography project, The Rolling Exhibition. His photographs which are shot entirely from his hip and his low-angled perspective, reveal a series of images that depict strangers on the streets of the world with assorted stares and expressions ranging from fear to confusion to anxiety with reactions to his birth defect.
Posted by bkJamie Thomas and Fallen footwear have designed a special edition of the brand’s popular Chief skate shoe solely in support of Johnny Romano and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. These shoes are scheduled to become available for retail purchase in late September/early October with all proceeds going to Johnny and Make-A-Wish. Grab a pair or two at your local skate shop (or online dealer) and support the cause for Johnny and other kids’ battles against cancer.
Posted by bkTony Hawk and his wife Lhotse welcomed the birth of their daughter Kadence Clover on Monday, June 30th in La Jolla, CA. Fathering his first daughter, the Birdman has three sons Riley, 15, Spencer, 9, and Keegan, 6, from previous relationships. Congratulations to the Hawks!
Posted by bkAccording to this news report, Billabong has added Sector 9 to broaden the corporation’s portfolio yet differentiating from its Element brand. The purchase also includes Sector 9’s Gullwing trucks, a favorite amongst longboarders.
Posted by bkThe Adio crew just dropped a new podcast featuring footage shot and edited by Jason Hernandez with their solid stable of team riders including Nick Dompierre, Kenny Anderson, Ernie Torres, Danny Montoya, Joey Brezinski, Ed Selego, Nate Broussard and Brian Brown. Check it out in all of its online HD glory right here or download the podcast directly here to watch it while out on the road.
e’S USA Tour - July 6th - August 20th
3rd Annual Amsterdamn Am - July 18th - July 20th
French Old School Skate Jam 3 - July 12-14th Marseille, France
Zoo York’s Am Getting Paid - July 18th - 20th - Montreal, Quebec
Bonsor Skate Jam - July 20th - Vancouver, BC
Three 16 Bowl Jam - July 26th - Brandamore, PA
X Games 14 - July 31st - August 3rd - Los Angeles, CA
European Skateboard Championships - August 7th - 10th - Basel, Switzerland
Posted by bkLegendary skateboarder, Bones Brigade founder and film maker Stacy Peralta’s new project is a documentary chronicling the social history of gang violence in South Central focusing on the Crips and Bloods.
Entitled Made In America, the film follows his skate film ‘Dogtown and Z Boys’ and his surfing doc ‘Riding Giants’. Read a brief overview of the film here and check out some video over at IMDB. No word on release dates but details can be found at the official site film site.
Posted by ChrisIf Tony Hawk was your dad, consider how difficult it would be to separate yourself from your father’s footsteps, benchmarks, and monumental legacy in skateboarding. Well, without a doubt, the Birdman’s son Riley is blazing his own path on the streets with plenty of stunts his father probably can’t easily match. Check the footy courtesy of Shred or Die below.
Posted by bkBe on the look out for Nate Broussard, Ben Gore and Zach Wagner rolling through your skate spots on some functionally formed wheels as Hi Fi has added this power trio of ams to its team. Elsewhere, Nestor Judkins has been officially welcomed to the Pig wheel team.
Posted by bk 
Most of you predicted that it was coming…now it’s official. Time to wait for the visual goods once again. Brilliant.
You wanna know why the start of the work week rules? This is why. Get to it!
Posted by bkAccording to this local newspaper report, Venice Beach skaters will see the construction efforts of a long overdue 16,000 square foot beachfront skatepark this fall. Check out the proposed $2 million dollar plan.
Posted by bkAnd Epicly Trife has the coverage. Take a look.
Posted by ChrisThe 2nd Annual CPH Pro took place over the weekend with the SPoTLight crew, competitors, and friends in full effect and on the scene in Copenhagen once again. As the Tuborg tornado begins to slow down, Mr Meronek should have a full recap of the coverage for you right here on Tuesday. In the meantime, you can peep some info and visual goods at Tacky world. Congrats to Renton Millar and Danny Cerezini!
Final Results
Vert
1. Renton Millar
2. Rune Glifberg
3. Neal Hendrix
4. Marcelo Kosake
5. Anthony Furlong
Street
1. Danny Cerezini
2. Diego Oliveira
3. Eero Antilla
4. Jereme Rogers
5. John Rattray
6. Eric Koston
7. Elton Melino
8. Daniel Viera
9. Matt Beach
10. Rob Gonzales
11. Pontus Alv
12. Willian Seco
Best Trick
1. Diego Oliveira - Nollie flip frontside 5-0 on the rail
2. Danny Cerezini - Nollie flip frontside boardslide fakie on the rail
3. Lewis Marnell - Switch big flip down the grass gap
4. Willian Seco - Nollie heelflip boardslide on the rail
5. Jereme Rogers - Switch heelflip boardslide on the rail
