To a certain kind of man this is a dream come true. Only in SoCal, bro.
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Celebrity
Seems we’re not the only ones spending our golden years auctioning off the detritus from our action sporting youth. Tony Hawk has joined with Julien Actions to sell the board he rode at the 1999 San Francisco X Games. You know, the one where he did the 900 for the first time in competition? The comp we left early because we knew he’d never make it. Here’s how the stuff is described:
This first-to-market “The 900 Collection” features the original 1999 X Games “900” Skateboard. This is more than just a deck; it’s the very board, the Birdhouse “Falcon 2” outfitted with Fury brand trucks and unmarked wheels, that Tony Hawk rode into legend during his historic performance at the 1999 X Games in San Francisco.
But that’s not all. The collection also includes the sweaty helmet Tony wore. His stinky knee pads. The blown out Adio shoes, and his X Games athlete laminates. The board is expected to go for between $500,000 and $700,000 making it the most expensive skateboard ever. Reportedly “a portion” of the proceeds from the auction will go to The Skatepark Project. If you’d like to get in on the bidding, please click the link to register.
The live auction goes down September 23, 2025 at 10 AM Pacific Time.
[Link: Julien Auctions]
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Really, what else you need?
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Because, you know. Of course we all need the THPS 3+4 reboot. Plus, you can play it on a PS4. Still. Plus, Rayssa Leal, Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright and Yuto Horigome. . . but reportedly no Bam Margera. Huh? Still haven’t played the 1+2 reboot all that much. Oh well. Guess we’ll be able to wait until the alleged release in July 2025.
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The olds alerted us to this one. Apparently, late night talk shows still exist.
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It was Pat “The Eye” Bridges who introduced the North American snowboard world to “The Dingo,” so no one could say it better. We’ll all miss you, Dingo.
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You know, ’cause we all could use a little more chaos and violence (and Nicolas Cage) in our lives. . . and yeah, getting some Peter Weir The Cars That Ate Paris Ozploitation vibes for sure.
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Shaun White and friends, who seem to believe people will pay to stand out in the cold to watch the first The Snow League halfpipe contest at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado March 7-8, 2025, have released ticket prices.
The listed price for finals day is $50. Sounds steep, right? There’s a catch. . . if you live in Colorado (which means pretty much everyone who might go) you get half off the ticket price. So it’s actually $25.
Saturday March 8 – Finals Day (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) – includes Big Boi Concert
General Admission tickets are $50 ($60 on March 1) – Colorado Residents can save 50% on tickets by using code CO50 on General Admission tickets. Offer expires March 1.
They claim prices will go up on March 1, however, we’re guessing they’re get down pretty close to FREE by the time the event rolls around. If you’re interested (Big Boi will be there), and you want to go, click the link for all the ticket details.
[Link: Snow League]
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Mike Hynson (picutred right) star of Bruce Brown’s The Endless Summer died Friday, January 10, 2025 after a recent illness, according to a story in the San Diego Union Tribune. He was 82.
He was handsome and brash and cemented a reputation for navigating the San Diego County surf long before he was captured on film and propelled to worldwide celebrity. . . .Michael Hynson, co-star of the definitive surf movie “The Endless Summer” and an adopted son of Encinitas, parlayed his passion for waves into a lifetime of sand and sport on beaches across the globe.
True indeed. The family is reportedly planning a paddle out at Windansea in June 2025. So watch for more details to come.
[Link: San Diego Union Tribune]
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The OGs of electronic music Kraftwerk will be hitting the North American road in 2025. To promote the tour our favorite pro skateboarder Tony Hawk created a video. Check it and get your tickets now. This band won’t live forever. . . or maybe they will. They are the robots.
[Link: Kraftwerk Tour]
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