Any semiologists in the house? NJ Skate Shop owner Chris Nieratko interviewed by “itsbongoboy.com.”
[Link: Itsbongoboy.com via The Skate Mag]
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The Washington Post looks in on the antithesis of Ryan Sheckler-style professional skateboarding with an extensive profile on Washington DC’s 36-year-old originator Brian Tucci. And it’s not exactly a happy story:
Yet unlike skateboarding’s biggest stars — Tony Hawk, Rob Dyrdek, Bucky Lasek and Shaun White — Tucci has never found a way to cash in on his renown. Instead he has lived a nearly destitute, nomadic existence, couch-surfing at the homes of buddies, shacking up with girlfriends or staying at his mother’s house.
Sometimes it’s tough to stop living the dream. . .
[Link: The Washington Post]
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Keep will be celebrating the release of their collab Homer shoe with Hamburger Eyes’ Ray Potes with Hawaiin BBQ sick tunes, piña coladas and a few of the shoes this Saturday May 23, 2009 from 5-8 PM at their store at 523 Fairfax Ave. LA, CA 90036.
[Link: Keep via Club Mumble]
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A 10-year-old skateboarder in Washington was life-flighted to a local hospital after being hit by a pickup trucks while skateboarding and talking on his cellphone at the same time.
According to initial reports, the boy was skateboarding along Lewis River Road while talking on his cell phone when he made a 90 degree turn without looking for oncoming traffic, said Woodland Police Rob Stephenson. The driver of the pickup truck did not see the boy in time to stop and hit him in the roadway, Stephenson said.
Luckily his injuries did not appear life threatening, according to Police.
[Link: The Daily News]
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After a rad day of action sporting there’s just nothing as refreshing as a big, thick stick of salty meat. And now, thanks to a new Jack Link’s sponsorship deal with the Dew Tour fans will get fully exposed to Matador, too.
Matador, a bold new brand for action-driven teens, will receive tour-wide exclusivity in the salty snack category as an associate sponsor of the Dew Tour. . . . “We’re excited to add the new MATADOR brand by Jack Link’s to the list of first-class sponsors for the Dew Tour,” said John Stamatis, vice president of marketing and partnerships. “They are a great fit for our Tour, and their athletes have consistently performed well every year. We look forward to working together to bring this partnership to life.”
Mmmm, meaty excitement for sure.
[Link: ESPN Action Sports]
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The Loop’d Network (formerly Sponsorhouse) has reportedly rounded up $800,000 in what TechCrunch calls “an undisclosed round of funding from investor Tech Coast Angels and existing private investors.
Loop’d’s platform is a social network for athletes to promote themselves and and participate in a network of online communities based around action sports. Loop’d lets also members connect with brands, including Monster, Oakley and PacSun, for sponsorship.
The company apparently plans to use the money to stay in business.
[Link: TechCrunch via @Valerotti via @Ridertech]
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No, we’re not really surprised that Mike Vallely has teamed up with MMA clothing company Affliction. But then after his LA Ducks deal from last October there’s really nothing that would surprise us.
“Affliction Clothing mirrors my aggressive style and attitude,” said Vallely. “I’ve never felt comfortable in surf apparel — that look was never really me. Affliction is a clothing brand that expresses what I’m all about and in turn allows me to express myself.” Marketing Director Chris Lisk commented, “Affliction is excited about working with Mike V. He has always held strong as an individual and we acknowledge and promote that quality in all of our athletes and artists.”
Sounds like a fighting good deal for Mike. Follow the jump for all the details.
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Timothy W. Melvin, 39, of central Illinois has been sentenced to “60 days in jail and 18 months probation for running over his 12-year-old son while towing the boy on a skateboard,” according to a story in the Herald & Review.
Testifying at his sentencing hearing, Melvin said he did not realize when he entered his guilty plea that he was admitting he knew he was towing his son through Fairview Park as the boy hung on to a side window of his car. He said he believed the plea was for not requiring Zachary to wear a helmet as he skateboarded in the park.
Seems like the death of his son Zachary R. Melvin would be enough punishment, but Timothy’s seven prior convictions for various offenses would suggest that Melvin is not a quick learner.
[Link: Herald & Review via Chicago Tribune]
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When we read about Kyle Fischer getting jumped and “fully concused” on The Dirty Kids blog we weren’t sure what they were talking about. Now the Deseret News explains it all.
Salt Lake police were looking Monday for a group that robbed a man and beat him unconscious with his own skateboard. . . . The 21-year-old man was riding on 800 South near 200 East about 1:45 a.m. Saturday when three men attacked him, said Salt Lake police spokeswoman Lara Jones. The attackers beat the victim with his own skateboard, took his wallet, and left the victim on the ground unconscious, Jones said. . . The man regained consciousness before being sent to the hospital in serious condition.
We’re glad Kyle Fischer is okay and back to his Youtube video posting antics.
[Link: Deseret News and The Dirty Kids]
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We never knew how much wall rubbing went into Randy’s work. Apparently, he likes getting a feel for the space. . . Uh, sorry. Someone just told us that Randy wasn’t actually “rubbing the wall” at the beginning of the clip, he was sketching the mural out before he began painting. Whoops.
[Link: Lookforwardtothepast]
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