We’re not going to say much about this Polar Skate Co. promo video from Klez Motion Pictures International other than we’re always suckers for a Devo song. . .
[Link: Polar Skate Co. via Club Mumble]
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This video was apparently designed to show off the StreetStik electric off-road skateboard, but it’s really all about sad little Esther — a girl forced to ride an electric skateboard round and round in a park wearing only a pink bikini.
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Over the years Newport Beach, California has become a breeding ground for jacked up rolling toys of all kinds. Time to add the Surf Skate to the list. It’s a skateboard with a 360 degree rotational front truck set up that reportedly allows skateboarders to ride just like surfers. Okay. . .
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Steve Caballero tells the story of how his signature shoe the Half Cab got its start in the Vans line-up 20 years ago. And he tells it from a Bondi roof-top at a Bowl-A-Rama pre party.
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Lawyers for Dr. James G. Corasanti a man accused in the hit and run death of an 18-year-old skateboarder have asked a judge to “dismiss the manslaughter and other charges” filed against him, according to a story in the Buffalo News saying that:
Dr. James G. Corasanti’s actions were not criminally reckless and the evidence is insufficient to prove second-degree manslaughter, defense lawyer Joel L. Daniels said in Erie County Court. . . Rather, 18-year-old Alexandria Rice, with marijuana in her system, chose to ride her longboard at night, crouching down low, and without wearing reflective clothing, Daniels said during a court hearing lasting an hour and a half.
So aside from being indicted by a grand jury for “texting while driving drunk and speeding” Corasanti’s lawyers would like to blame Ms. Rice for being on the side of the road, skateboarding home from work when she was struck and killed. Dr. Corasanti’s defense is setting up to be one of the most deranged and desperate in history. If convicted Corasanti could face 23 years in prison. And, if found guilty, he should serve every single day of it. Our thoughts are with Rice’s family and friends.
[Link: Buffalo News]
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Powder & Rails takes a look back at the life and legacy of Chuck Barfoot the legendary snowboard shaper, skateboard maker, and always smiling board sports ruler. Looks like nothing has changed even the way Ken Achenbach can hi-jack pretty much anything. . . including a video profile. . .
[Link: Powder & Rails]
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Tomorrow (or actually today in Australia Tuesday, February 21, 2012) the week of skateboarding madness known as The Festival of the Skateboard begins at Bondi Beach with the Tic Taco Art Show and once it gets rolling there is no slowing down until the official Bowl-A-Rama wrap party on Sunday night.
Follow the jump for all of the details. . .or click here to watch it go down live this weekend. [click to continue…]
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Podium Distribution’s Tim Gavin joins Torey Pudwill on the Ride Channel’s The Weekend Buzz with Erica Yary and Rob Brink. Was it hot in there or was that just Erica?
[Link: Ride Channel]
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Looks like there may finally be a trade show aisle-walking alternative the Nike Free as Supra rolls out the Owen their “first lightweight running shoe.”
[The Owen] features an ultra soft, blown EVA SUPRAFOAM® midsole. A synthetic mesh upper with microfiber reinforcements reduces weight and improves breathability. The rubber pads on the contact areas offer traction and even distribution of impact across the sole. Strong, durable, looped nylon webbing is used for the lace stays and heel pull tab, and in conjunction with rope laces, makes for quick and easy cinching.
It’s true, they look good.
[Link: Supra]
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There’s nothing like a best hits collection for pure, jaw-dropping awe. Jordan Haffart’s collection from the past four years has us confused and bewildered even more than usual.
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