Saturday September 20, 2008 : 09:48 AM
Van Wastell Memorial Fund
A memorial fund has been set up in the name and honor of Van Wastell. In lieu of flowers for his family and for the service this afternoon, monetary contributions are being accepted. As many of us know, the process of funeral arrangements can be extremely expensive, stressful and wearing on the family. Knowing that, any amount, big or small, in Van’s honor, will be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to contribute, you can make a deposit at a Wells Fargo branch to account #8352614187. Checks should be written to: “Van Wastell Memorial Fund.”
A little help from the skateboarding community and people that care can go a very long way.
Van Wastell’s Memorial Service
Saturday, September 20th at 1:00 pm
Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory
2052 Howard Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
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Saturday September 20, 2008 : 09:16 AM
Ben Raemers on the Rise
The UK’s Ben Reamers is one of those gifted young guns that can ride it all. During his recent visit to the USA’s West Coast he brought his ill skills to a variety of spots. Check out the footy and see for yourself.
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Friday September 19, 2008 : 04:03 PM
Stereo to Release Agency Field Report
The bureau of the Stereo Sound Agency has announced that they will be premiering the lasted video offering titled, Agency Field Report on Wednesday, October 1st at 12pm PST on their website. The Agency Field Report is a video featuring new and highly classified footage from the Stereo Sound Agents, including full-length parts from Dyson Ramones aka “Agent Aloha” and Zach Wagner aka “Agent 77.” So, mark your calendars and be sure to check it out on October 1st!
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Friday September 19, 2008 : 09:36 AM
Vans Custom Chopper For Sale
Looking for that killer wild ride that will turn heads at every skate-related event you roll to? Well, consider the opportunity to purchase this Vans custom chopper with zero mileage on it right now. Regarded as a tricked out piece of skate history, it was originally won by Arizona’s very own Cowtown skateshop at a tradeshow a while back and has been sitting idle ever since. Get out on the highway!
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Friday September 19, 2008 : 09:16 AM
Blowing Out the Scene in Virginia
The Skateboard Club at Virginia Tech University is hosting the first Blacksburg Blowout tomorrow with a live DJ and lots of bowl and street competitions for the locals. If you’re in the area, plan to make a day of it.
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Friday September 19, 2008 : 09:07 AM
Austrailians Help “Skateistan” to Rise in Afghanistan
With the help of a trio of Australian volunteers, youth in Afghanistan’s war torn capital of Kabul have turned an empty swimming pool, built during the Soviet occupation, into their own Skateistan. Have a look into this Time magazine report where the kids have taken it upon themselves to propel their own skate scene in a rough region where recreation obviously takes a back seat to education and fundamental needs of its people. Quite inspirational for a DIY operation with only four skateboards in the country.
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Thursday September 18, 2008 : 09:52 AM
The Berrics Launches The Canteen
The Berrics is on a roll. Their latest addition to their site is an online store, The Canteen, featuring an assortment of amazing T-Shirts. Get your orders in now for shipment on October 7th. And how DOPE is that Koston Obama shirt?
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Thursday September 18, 2008 : 09:02 AM
Video Assault
There’s lots of promo videos floating around the web at the moment. For starters, you might want to take a peek at the trailer for Creature’s upcoming full length flick “Hesh Law” which drops next spring.
P Stone is wrapping up the edit for Independent Truck Co’s 30th Anniversary summer tour DVD which will become available towards the end of October. You’ll have your choice of delivery with this one. If you subscribe to Thrasher you’ll get a DVD with your December 08 issue, or you can watch the webified series with multiple parts released per week at Indy’s 30th Anniversary site and burn yourself a copy. For the the time being, check out the 5 minute trailer right here.
Over on the L-R-G website they’ve posted a video from their travels to Australia and New Zealand to officially welcome Rodrigo TX to the team line up.
The eS team has returned from their far east travels to the United Arab Emirates and recently released this HD footage to recap their skate mission with unique spots and memories of good times.
The Element team dropped in on Bam’s skate compound to stir up the woods in rural Pennsylvania and as a result, they’ve produced a full length video of their visit. Preview the intro and check the Bam’s or Bust mini site for more details. This video premieres online on October 1st.
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Wednesday September 17, 2008 : 12:17 PM
Take Back Your Backyard
Just prior to hosting record crowds at the Dew Tour stop in Salt Lake City, Utah this past weekend, the Salt Lake Valley Health Department has officially passed an ordinance to ban all ramps (present or future) on residential property. Their reason? Well, of course, Community Noise Pollution Control Regulation.
Apparently, a couple of city officials dropped by the home of skater Nick Hale just weeks after he’d re-layered his mini ramp with brand new Skatelite to inform him of his now-illegal structure. As a result, he has launched a new website, SLCMiniRamp.com to round up support against this very unfair and unjust ordinance.
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Wednesday September 17, 2008 : 11:21 AM
Burnside Skatepark Benefit
The dedicated crew at Shrunken Head skateboards are rallying to raise funds for the expansion and maintenance of Burnside skatepark with a benefit at the Plan B bar this Friday, September 19th. Skate videos, raffles, music and more kick of at 8pm. Show your support and be there!
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Wednesday September 17, 2008 : 09:27 AM
Vans & Rebel 8 Shoe Series
Vans has teamed up with Rebel 8 clothing, which is led by skate/graffiti art master Mike Giant, to release a limited shoe series. Look for Mike’s flavor gracing the Chukka low, Sk8 Hi and J-Lay shoes among others. Take a closer look here.
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Wednesday September 17, 2008 : 08:39 AM
Grosso’s Shoe-B-Q Photos
In celebration of his new Vans model shoe there was a mini-ramp jam and grill feast in Jeff Grosso’s honor. Thrasher was there and covered the event with a camera. You can’t beat Grosso graphic tattoos. Ever.
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Wednesday September 17, 2008 : 08:13 AM
Todd Francis’ New and Used Show in San Francisco
San Francisco’s very own 3131 Gallery is proud to announce their latest exhibition, “New and Used” a 15 year retrospective of Todd Francis’ graphic artwork and illustrations for Real, Stereo, Anti-Hero, New Deal and Element skateboards. Over the years he has created some of the classic and iconic images for those brands to help establish their roots in the skateboard industry. If you’re in the area, this is a show you shouldn’t miss.
The opening reception takes place on Friday, September 26th from 7-11pm with live music on the scene by Tommy Guerrero.
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Tuesday September 16, 2008 : 11:03 AM
Chad Vogt Injured in Construction Accident
Grindline’s Chad Vogt was involved in a serious accident on Wednesday, September 10th while working on a skatepark project in Oceanside, CA. Sources close to us and him confirm that he will make a full recovery, but has suffered 2nd degree burns on 50% of his body. He was refueling a chainsaw at the time of the unfortunate incident.
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Tuesday September 16, 2008 : 10:57 AM
SkateBook Relaunches with Video Browser
Skatebook.tv has relaunched with a change to its site design featuring videos right up front on the home page. There’s over 3 hours of content in rotation right now.
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Tuesday September 16, 2008 : 10:49 AM
Foodies Get Fandangled
Skateboarding’s Renaissance Man, Dave Carnie and his wife Tania have embarked on a new project surely set to turn the most experienced food critics on their ears and tongues. Yes, Dave’s been writing about food recently for Dining Out magazine, but not all of his accounts make it to print in their entirety. But fear not, the unedited stuff has found a home via the couple’s blog called Food on Drunk. As Dave says and we agree, it is to food what Big Brother was to skateboarding. Uber fun and nonsense!
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Tuesday September 16, 2008 : 09:49 AM
Reese Forbes On Mumble Minutes
The latest audio interview (Episode 8) from Mumble Mag is Reese Forbes. He’s done with Natas, is stunned by today’s skate skill set, hates acid and says the F word a lot.
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Monday September 15, 2008 : 01:02 PM
MyBerrics.com Launches
Are My Space and Facebook not skate focused enough for your social networking needs? Are the Slap Message Boards bumming you out? Want Koston as a virtual friend? Well, you are in luck…The Berrics has launched MyBerrics, a sub-site that invited you to be part of the action. Share photos, videos and have a chance to be picked to skate The Berrics on December 25th. Not too shabby…
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Monday September 15, 2008 : 08:32 AM
Krooked Kronicles For Van
Deluxe has put together a recap of the Krooked Kronicles Premiere tour that happened a few years back. Van shredding with the rest of the Krooked Krew and a good way to start your Monday morning. Never Forget.
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Monday September 15, 2008 : 08:23 AM
Real Team Welcomes Torgerson and Cavedoni
Real skateboards has proudly welcomed two additional ams to its renowned team roster. Check the individual press releases, interviews and sick video parts with Davis Torgerson and Massimo Cavedoni. Solid.
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