The huntin’, fishin’, campin’ and skatin’ crew at Bohnam kicks it off in the woods with some fly fishing and then brings it back to the streets with Austin Lycans, Cameron Wetzler, and Sheehan O’Connel in their fall 2012 video. You long haul skaters may want to check out their Port-a-Pisser for those times you just can’t pull over follow the jump to see what were talking about. . . [click to continue…]
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In the sprit of mongoose vs. cobra, and honey badger vs. everyone comes Corvette vs. electric skateboard in a 60 foot race off the line. [Editors’ Note: This maybe be our worst post ever!]
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The Vans Third Annual Concrete Weekend is coming to the Annecy Pool in Francelandia September 15 -16, 2012.
Nestled between mountains Annecy is famous for its lake, its beach and its girls, a perfect location to soak up the sun. . . . Prize money of €7000 will be on offer alongside some impressive prizes from our partners and the opportunity to win even more stuff with ProTec, Analog & Monster Best Tricks. . . The event is part of the VANS Bowl Series, an international series of events focusing on pool riding. The overall winner will receive a trip to the series finale in the UK later in the year.
Click the link for more info while we watch this clip one more time. . .
[Link: Vans Concrete Weekend]
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Not only can he skate, Leo Romero also blows harp and plays guitar at the same time. And does it well. Here Leo plays live with Chris Segura at a San Deigo benefit for Milk & Honey – Hope For India.
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Two skateboarders were arrested August 24, 2012 in Everett, Washington for skateboarding where skateboarding is not allowed. The best part of the story is the write-up the event got in the police report, according to a story on Heraldnet.com. Here’s how the overzealous, pistol-waving bicycle cop described the interaction:
The officer grabs his bicycle, and the chase is on. While additional officers converge on the area, the officer catches the boarders. Surprisingly, they refuse to comply with his order to stop and a struggle is on. The officer takes one boarder to the ground, but looks up as the second pulls his board back to use as a bat. The officer transitions to his sidearm, and it is a skateboard versus gun standoff. Supporting officers arrive and immediately assist the second boarder to the ground.
Always be cautious when an officer “transitions to his sidearm.” As for the skaters, they’re “in county lock for investigation of obstruction.”
[Link: Heraldnet]
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Penny Organic (the boards we saw at Agenda NYC) are going nation wide on September 1, 2012. These plastic fantastic decks, which feature an ingredient that makes them completely biodegradable, will come in a slew of new color ways.
Penny Founder Ben Mackay said, “We’re continually trying to raise the bar with our products and the Penny Organic range is no different. We’ve put a lot of time and energy into making sure the boards ride well, are durable, and of course look good. Every Organic Skateboard comes wrapped in a custom burlap tote bag that perfectly complements the range. The result is a product that really challenges just what truly is possible with plastic skateboards”.
For the official word from Penny, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Spy announced today (August 29, 2012) that they have signed legendary skateboarder and musician Ray Barbee as an ambassador for their Crosstown Collection of handmade acetate sunglasses.
“Very few people possess a truly infectious persona like Ray, and I really appreciate his point of view on life,” says SPY President and CEO Michael Marckx. “Ray’s parts in the Powell Peralta videos, Public Domain and Ban This, allow him to easily carry the weight of the title icon, but it’s his open and innovative approach to everything he does that makes him a standout, whether its behind his camera, in front of his Fender or on his board. Beyond his skate style, I happen to be a really big fan of his music, which makes this such a fun connection for me, and SPY.”
We agree. For the official word from Spy, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Here is Gary Rogers with all the news that is news from the world of professional skateboarding.
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Nyjah Huston and the other seven Street League Champions skated their asses off during the finals and all that comes to nothing because the truck on the trophy skateboard is backward. Not surprisingly, the independent skateboard media was quick to pick up on this. You Will Soon says:
Considering a trophy is a symbol of a competition’s ultimate achievement, I find it quite fitting that the championship trophy for Street League is one of the biggest, most embarrassing blunders you can make in skateboarding.
Even Skate & Annoy weighed in:
The backwards truck phenomenon happens all the time when marketers attempt to use skateboards without consulting an actual skateboarder. How did it apparently happen to Rob Dyrdek’s Street League Skateboarding, an organization dedicated to presenting “real” skateboarding?
You know as Rob Dyrdek watched Nyjah hold that trophy up all he could see was that truck, backwards. Look at his face. Guess this is just one of the downsides of having “people” that handle things for you.
[Link: You Will Soon and Skate & Annoy]
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Here’s a little of what the LA level of Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD looks like. This DLC (downloadable content) pack (including the Airport) is supposedly “expected soon,” according to a story on VG247.com.
Activision had promised gamers future DLC in the form of popular Tony Hawk 3 level Airport, but the content has still to surface. However, leaked footage of the level and several more has appeared online.
Almost makes us want to get a PS3 so we can download THPS HD when it becomes available tonight (August 28, 2012) at 5 PM.
[Link: VG247]
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