Twelve-year-old Tom Schaar goes one-half past the 900 with a 1080 on the MegaRamp at Woodward West. He’ll probably start double corking 12s next week, so don’t get too excited about this stop on the Schaar spin meter.
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The world’s hottest skateboard contest begins tomorrow (March 31, 2012) as Cowtown Skateboards presents the 2012 Phoenix Am. Qualifiers begin at 9 AM on Saturday and finals wrap up on Sunday at 1 PM. Between those two days is a desert load of parties, films, and you know the rest.
Can’t make it to Phoenix? You can watch it all online starting with the semi-finals at 11:30 AM on Sunday. Click here for a full schedule.
[Link: Phoenix Am]
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On Thursday, April 5, 2012 Russ Pope opens his first solo art show Tax Included at Laguna Beach, California’s AR4T Gallery.
On view will be Pope’s creative social commentary at the time of year when everyone has mixed feelings, tax season. . . Pope will present both 2-D and 3-D wood pieces, medium and large-sized paintings on canvas, and drawings on paper. With media that includes acrylic, ink and aerosol, Pope depicts characters and places that conjure images about our world today.
If you care about skateboarding and/or art don’t miss this. The opening reception begins at 6 PM, April 5, 2012. AR4T is located at 210 North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, California.
[Link: AR4T Gallery]
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Colorful, plastic skateboarding company Penny Skateboards is kicking off their second year on the planet with a global 2012 product launch on April 1, 2012. Company ounder Ben Mackay say this new range is Penny’s “best work yet.”
Using their proven secret plastic formula as a base, Penny has now upgraded their components to offer riders an even more enjoyable way to cruise around town. Penny and Nickel completes will now come stock with premium custom Penny branded Abec7 bearings, newly refined powder coated trucks and will offer color-coded, heat treated “gum ball” hardware. Available in nine colors in both the 22-inch Penny and the larger 27-inch Nickel lines, consumers should have no trouble finding a color way that will best fit their style.
Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
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Ah, a theme song for young skateboarders from Arizona’s Weird Is the New Cool. Yeah, it’s got a bit of a hook. . .
[Link: Phoenix New Times]
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The islands are definitely making a strong spring call right now, with those humid trade winds and hot nights on the street. HUF has tapped right in with the Hawaiian Snapback Pack.
HUF Hawaiian Snapback Pack, consisting of the HUF Big H Hawaiian Starter Snapback and the HUF Classic Script Floral Starter Snapback. Both styles are offered in three color ways, and are set to Starter’s signature 6-panel snapback.
Now where’s our umbrella drink? Waitress?
[Link: HUF]
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In this Ride Channel In Focus, Thrasher Magazine’s Michael Burnett kicks down just about everything anyone needs to know to shoot great skateboarding photos. The obvious problem for most beginners is remembering all this before pressing the shutter release. Follow the jump for Part 2. [click to continue…]
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World Industries parent company, i.e. distribution, has announced that former Converse Sales Director Scott Chantos has been named president of the company.
“Scott brings a wealth of leadership experience that will help bring vision and clarity to the brand direction for all the brands under the i.e. distribution umbrella. He has a strong background in building brands and creating growth. We are extremely confident that Scott will have a great impact in his role as we look to invigorate our domestic and global sales in footwear and hardwoods,” stated the Executive Board.
Chantos is filling a position left vacant when former President John Dickinson left the company to pursue other interests. Follow the jump for the official word. [click to continue…]
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Street League will be adding six skaters to their final 24 big show skateboarders through a new qualifier called The Selection.
The Selection will consist of two separate qualifiers during the month of April, one domestic and one European. Five of the six Street League openings will be awarded through the U.S. qualifier through a video contest featuring brand new footage from 10 of the most respected American pros released on The Berrics during the first week of April. These short edits will go through a three-pronged voting process with equal weight given to the fans, Street League judges, and the current Street League pros.
For a list of “contenders” for the six spots and the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Can’t stop laughing at this Brad Parker Sbyke video? Then follow the jump for a peek at where the greatest motocross racer of all time ended up. . . [click to continue…]
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