by The Editors on November 20, 2011
[Update: Sunday 1:34 PM: According to a Tweet from Real’s Jim Thiebaud: “Just visited JT. He’s doing incredible. Awake, walking & able to laugh at my bad jokes(& balloon). So good to see.”
After fracturing his skull while skating in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, November 17, 2011 and being placed in a “medically induced coma” San Diego skater JT Aultz appears to be on the mend, according to Twitter posts quoted on ESPN.com/Action.
As of Friday night, according to fellow pro Corey Duffel’s Twitter, Aultz was “awake and talking slowly.” Duffel added that he was out of the coma and that it was amazing to see his eyes open and see him smile.” Via Duffel’s Instagram, Duffel reported that Aultz would “remain in the Intensive Care Unit for the next few days, but he’s looking great and was even speaking a bit.”
Phew. Nice to see things have taken a turn for the better.
[Link: ESPN/Action]
by The Editors on November 16, 2011
After six years as Marketing Director of the International Association of Skateboard Companies Laurie Bergthold has announced that she is leaving the skateboarding trade organization to join Tony Hawk’s motion media production company 900 Films. Bergthold said:
Thanks to everyone who has had a hand in such amazing projects as Go Skateboarding Day to creating the Skateboarding Summit. IASC is in great hands with Josh [Friedberg] and while the decision to leave was a difficult one, I can only hope that my nearly 6 years of service has helped pave the way for him to work toward a new and improved trade association for skateboarding.
Bergthold says she will be working on 900 Films new Youtube action sports channel Ride. The channel, part of Youtube’s new content strategy, is set to launch on January 16, 2012.
by The Editors on November 15, 2011
Supra has officially hooked up Kevin Romar for a spot on the team.
The 23-year-old Romar hails from Cypress, CA and grew up skating in the Long Beach area influenced by skaters like Terry Kennedy. But Romar’s style has since developed into one that is distinctly his own. In the last year Kevin has been blowing up with footage all over the place: he had a stellar part in Blind’s This Is Not A Test, a “Snapshot” on Havoc TV, he was on the KR3W “Smash N’ Grab” Canadian tour, and he’s had a handful of Berrics pieces including a “Process,” “Bangin’,” “Trickipedia,” and “Text Yoself” And while not known as a contest skater, Kevin finished in a respectable fifth place at the Washington, D.C. Maloof Money Cup.
Solid, right?
[Link: Supra]
by The Editors on November 13, 2011
by The Editors on November 11, 2011
by The Editors on November 9, 2011
On Saturday, November 5, 2011 Tony Hawk and 850 of his closest rich and/or celebrity friends (and, apparently Carrot Top) met at the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada for his annual Tony Hawk Foundation Stand Up For Skateparks Las Vegas Event and raised $640,000.
Rubbing elbows with celebrities and their families – including Holly Madison, David Copperfield, ‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison, Alison Victoria, pro NASCAR driver Taylor Barton, Tillman the Skateboarding Dog, Travis Pastrana, Sal Masekela, Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Rodney Mullen, Mike Vallely, Ricardo Laguna, and actor, comedian Rob Riggle – guests came together to support the Tony Hawk Foundation’s mission to build free, quality public skateparks in low-income areas nationwide. Attendees enjoyed the family-oriented action-sports festival with games, great food, one-of-a-kind auction items, and lots of giveaways. . . “It was our best Vegas event by far, thanks to Red Rock, Ben Harper and the level of talent on the ramp,” said Tony Hawk. “We also had some truly unique auction items that helped to raise good money for more skateparks. My kids had a blast!”
For all the official details, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on November 9, 2011
686 x Fallen line Jamie Thomas and 686’s Mike West discuss their latest collaboration the 686 x Fallen line of clothing. Jamie and Mike working together gives us two reasons to be into the products. Guess that’s why collabs work.
[Link: 686]
by The Editors on November 8, 2011
by The Editors on November 7, 2011
This three bedroom, two bath Orange County California skateboard charmer has miles of curb appeal, but more importantly it has bowl appeal.
With 3 bedrooms plus a den, a wonderfully remolded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, dormer windows and a cozy fireplace, this is a great place to call ‘Home’. Offering an environment that is ideal for outdoor living and entertaining, the 11,000+ square foot lot provides lots of space and privacy. The backyard/patio area will pique your interest with a fully permitted recreational court (an alluring skatepark…gotta see to appreciate!) and an oversized 2-car garage, part of which is currently used as a music studio – complete with sound proofing.
The home is located at 542 E Cumberland Rd, Orange, California and is currently listed for the low, low price of $299,000. Seriously, why rent when you can own a home with a skatepark out back. Click the link for all the details.
[Link: Corliss Reality]
by The Editors on November 3, 2011
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Steve Larosiliere and the Stoked Mentoring crew with gather at Union Square Ballroom in New York City to recognize Paul Rodriguez, Jeanne Rousseau and Armani Green, Leanne Fonseca, and Ann Kaatz at their annual Stoked Awards presentation.
The show, which features live DJs, open bar and a silent auction begins at 7 PM EST. Tickets are $100 for general admission (click here to order). The Union Square Ballroom, is located at 27 Union Square West, New York City.
[Link: Stoked Mentoring]
[Update: Sunday 1:34 PM: According to a Tweet from Real’s Jim Thiebaud: “Just visited JT. He’s doing incredible. Awake, walking & able to laugh at my bad jokes(& balloon). So good to see.”
