NY Skateboarding interviewed Joe Maloof, Steve Rodriguez, Remy Stratton and Geoff Rowley about the new permanent park being built in Flushing Meadow Park for the Maloof Money Cup NYC. From the course design, it looks it will be good for some skateboarding in the round.
[Link: NY Skateboarding via Skate Daily]
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Justin Tomerlin, 27, of La Jolla, California died on March 22, 2010 from injuries he sustained on March 20, 2010 after falling while skateboarding near his home.
Michael Ellano, an investigator with the county medical examiner’s office, said Tomerlin “was skateboarding without a helmet down a hill near his home when he fell and struck his head. Medics responded and transported him to Scripps La Jolla Hospital where he was diagnosed with a closed head (internal bleeding) injury. He was placed on life support, but unfortunately he was declared brain dead on Monday, March 22.
Our thoughts are will his family and friends.
[Link: La Jolla Light]
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We were just checking out the new redesign of Tony Hawk’s Shredordie.com and noticed that Grind For Life’s Mike Rogers is featured in this week’s Free Lunch. Check it.
[Link: Shred or Die]
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Three stops. Three arenas. Top pros. $1 million in prize money. And Chris Cole, Ryan Sheckler, Greg Lutzka, Torey Pudwill, PJ Ladd, Sean Malto, Mike Mo Capaldi, Mikey Taylor, Billy Marks, Tommy Sandoval, and Paul Rodriguez have all apparently committed “to multi-year contracts” to compete “exclusively” in the Street League. It would seem that Rob Dyrdek is going to pull off his Street League Skateboarding tour.
Street League™ is the culmination of more than five years of development, which began with a professional contest Dyrdek held at the opening of the world’s first skate plaza he built in Kettering, Ohio in 2005. Building on the knowledge gained from this event, Dyrdek and his team began planning for the launch of the league, consulting for and developing several major skateboarding events to serve as additional case studies.
IMG Action Sports, the go-to event production company in the industry, is producing and executing Street League™ in 2010. The worldwide leader in skate park design and construction, California Skateparks™, will provide skate plaza construction. Instant Scoring Experience™ is a partnership between MXi, Dialsmith, and Street League™.
Our question is what exactly does “exclusive” mean? Does this mean P-Rod, Sheckler, Cole et. al will not be doing The Dew or milking the Maloof? We don’t know. Follow the jump for more.
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Yesterday, we finally got to see Walker Ryan skate in person at the St. Helena, California skatepark. Yep, he’s for real. That’s why we’re watching his Berric’s recruited one more time, peeping his Organica commercials, and checking out his Text Yoself. Oh, and have you seen the Shuffl Video trailer? It’s up.
[Link: The Berrics]
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Henry A. Langhaim II, 19, was riding his skateboard down Southwest Autumnview Street in Bull Mountain, Oregon when one of his wheels reportedly came off causing him to crash, according to a story in the Tualatin Times.
Neighbors who witnessed the crash had started CPR immediately, but medical personnel were unable to revive Langhaim after transporting him to Legacy Emanuel Hospital. He died of a head injury sustained from the crash. . . After taking witness statements and examining his skateboard, Sheriff’s deputies determined that Langhaim was riding down Southwest Autumnview Street — which has a steep incline — when a wheel detached from the skateboard he was riding. Deputies figure he most likely struck his head on the sidewalk.
Langhaim was not wearing a helmet. Our thoughts are with Langhaim’s family and friends.
[Link: Tualatin Times]
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At fist we thought this was a joke. Aren’t the Catholics in enough trouble with kids already? But it’s not. Australia’s Friar Gabriel M. Cortes is for real according to a story on Catholic.com.
In addition to his missionary work, Friar Gabriel is involved in community efforts with the local government, the Shire of Toodyay. He serves on the Crime Prevention Committee as well as a committee to design and build local skate parks.
Peace be with you. . .
[Link: Catholic.com]
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While it’s beginning to feel a little like “new site Monday” around here we can’t skip this one. The International Association of Skateboard Companies has finally updated their website and it’s definitely worth a second look for those who quit visiting the site years ago.
Created by JL Productions the newly redesigned site showcases IASC premium members like never before! With an emphasis on the latest headlines affecting skateboarding and an all inclusive calendar with industry events, consumer events, and trade shows all available in one place. As the new site develops it will be a true resource for the skateboarding community and IASC members.
It’s nice that an organization representing skateboarding finally has an up-to-date site.
[Link: IASC]
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The Legoland California theme park in Carlsbad, California is in the process of building a five-acre waterpark. With all the features they’re building it looks like it might be a pretty epic skate destination until they turn the water on in June 2010 . . we’re just saying.
[Link: Lego Water Park]
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From the placings in the Ultimate Boarder events it appeared to be a six way tie between Chad Shetler, Mike Morrissey, Kristian Philips, Bryce Young, and Aaron Astorga but after some tie-breaking and taking “highest placing” into account the win was split between last year’s winner Chad Shetler and Mike Morrisey. They both scored a first, a thirteenth, and a twenty-second in the three events and ended up splitting the $30,000 prize purse.
“It’s an honor to share the stage with Mike and compete alongside these other highly talented athletes,” said Chad Shetler. “I was humbled to win the event last year and it means a lot being able to repeat my performance.”
Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, the only girl in the contest, finished in 23rd place a head of 25 guys. Not back. Click here for a snow photo gallery or follow the jump for more info and complete results. . .
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