Thanksgiving was a bit of a blur for us. While we were plowing asphalt to get to mom’s house Jake Phelps was picking Grant Taylor up at the airport with some good news. Taylor is Thrasher Magazine’s Skater Of The Year of 2011. You already knew this, but just watch it again with us and pretend it’s your first time.
[Link: Thrasher Magazine]
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World Industries has signed Derek Fukuhara to the team and this is his official welcome.
[Link: World Industries]
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Former Transworld Media employee Monica Campana is back at T-Dub as the Publisher of Transworld Skateboarding after leaving a similar position nearly six years ago.
“Rejoining TransWorld SKATEboarding at its 30-year anniversary is both sublime and surreal,” comments Monica. “It is with incredible excitement that I return to a title which is dedicated to excellence and progressivism within the skateboarding community. The pioneering and creative culture associated with TWSKATE’s brand is a well reputed and trusted one. I am honored to be a part of this insanely talented team.”
If there is anyone who can help bring back the magic, it’s Monica. Follow the jump for the official word from Transworld. [click to continue…]
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For those of us who live in a country that seems to go out its way on a regular basis to destroy skate spots it was nice to see that the Montreal Impact was able to move the entire structure to a new location, according to a post on Impact Montreal.
The 175-ton concrete structure known as the Big-O is an historic monument that was built in 1976 for the Montreal Olympic Games. It became a symbol for the international skateboarding community. . . The structure was moved 25 meters and will keep the same incline at its new location. . . “We understood when we first build the stadium that the Big-O was a huge deal to the skateboarders,” said Montreal Impact President Joey Saputo. “When we decided to expand the stadium, we had no choice but to put a big column in its location. We needed to move it to save it. Everyone in the project was pretty confident it could be done.”
Amazing what can be done when people take skateboarding seriously.
[Link: Montreal Impact via SkateDaily.net]
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The whole mortgage crisis has meant empty houses and deserted pools, and skaters in Phoenix, Arizona has their share of them, according to a story on My Fox Phoenix. But now, one of the good pools has come to an end. Or has it?
[Link: My Fox Phoenix]
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Yep. There it is. All the boys are down.
[Link via The Skateboard Mag]
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Just in time for Christmas Penny Skateboards, the company behind the popular fantastic plastic skateboards, is launching a new 27 inch board for those looking for a little more size. It’s called the Nickel.
“Everything about the Nickel is impressive” says Nick Timms of Penny USA. “Our fans have been pleading with us for a year now to bring them a larger plastic board that was more stable that they could ride. Structurally, we weren’t even sure it could be done without compromising the ride that was uniquely Penny… but, as usual, our team has managed to produce another industry first. Our fans are going to be impressed.”
The board is 7.5 inches wide and features custom 4-inch Penny trucks, 59mm 78A “super smooth” Penny wheels and Penny ABEC 3 bearings. Click here to find a shop that carries Penny, or follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]
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In preparation for the 2011 Tampa Am on December 4, 2011, the Skate Park of Tampa has given their facility an total upgrade with new features, updated old features and a slew of other improvements. For detailed photos of all of it click the link.
[Link: SPoT via The Skateboard Mag]
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On Black Friday, November 25, 2011 Supra will release a limited edition Stealth version of their Skytop III.
The shadowy black Stealth upper is cloaked in a “military grade” block stitch TUF specifically designed for this shoe. The black upper is accented with black TPR straps, black waxed laces, black mesh tongue, charcoal speckled blown EVA midsole, and a black cup sole. Other features include a custom night vision sock liner, and Stealth Bomber hangtag.
Only 413 of the shoes were made and each in numbered on in the inside of the shoe. For a list of the 13 stores world wide where the Stealth will be sold, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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UK skateboarder and Weston College barbering lecturer Ben Smart has decided to blend both his passions into one shop in Lower Queen Road, Clevedon, UK. Called Smart Barbers the shop features skateboards and haircuts, according to a story in the Weston Mercury.
“I enjoy lecturing and I’ve wanted to be my own boss for a long time. . . “I’ve also skateboarded since I was eight so decided to open a barbers that stocks skateboards, although these customers rarely want their hair cut.” . . Ben caters for customers of all ages and styles. He specializes in creating tram lines and tribal patterns into hair.
Okay, maybe just go there for the skateboards. . . unless you want some tram lines.
[Link: Weston Mercury]
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