Skaters in Llanera, Asturias, Spain got together with artist Okuda San Miguel and created an art project that is a skatepark. Sadly, the colored cow was involved, however, you should check it out anyway.
[Link via Boing Boing]
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The skate helmet brand of choice for legions of skateboarders, Pro-Tec announced this week that they have been sold by their parent paintball company Dye Precision, Inc. to zombie skate brand collector Bravo Sports Corp. for an undisclosed amount.
Bravo Sports plans to continue Pro-Tec’s legacy by supporting and protecting riders around the world, from sidewalks to the slopes. Famous for classic styling and innovative protective gear, Pro-Tec’s helmets, pads, guards and other products have protected skate, bike, water, and snow athletes of all ages for more than four decades. With the company’s action sports heritage and proven success, athletes have come to rely on Pro-Tec products.
Pro-Tec will be in good company with other Bravo brands like Darkstar, Maple, SpeedDemon, Kryptonics, Variflex (see what we mean by “zombie”), and many more. For the official word from Bravo, please follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Who was the hardest working man in skateboarding this year? Yep, according to Thrasher Magazine it was Anthony Van Engelen whom they named Skater Of The Year for 2015. And we’re not going to argue with them. Vans has every right to be proud of him. Here’s what they’re saying:
With Vans since 2005, and star of the final part in Vans’ first-ever full length skateboarding video, Propeller released in May, AVE’s performance has dominated the skateboarding scene for the better part of the decade, representing a class of style all his own while influencing generations of skateboarders both modern and legendary. Today, he becomes a legend in his own right, joining past SOTY winners from the Vans team including John Cardiel, Geoff Rowley, Tony Trujillo and Salman Agah.
For the rest of the official word from Vans, please follow the jump.
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Who wouldn’t be down for some Vans Sk8-Hi tops covered in white, wintery skull-flakes? No one, that’s who. And what about some Era’s with poinsettia and holly berries? Happy Holidays indeed. For the official word from Vans, follow the jump.
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Zumiez dropped this Supra “branded experience” on 50 lucky mall shoppers. Forty-eight hours at Woodward West with these cats wouldn’t be such a bad deal, huh? That’s just one of the ways that Zumiez gives back, and we’d take it for sure.
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It’s been decades since Oakley has designed a pair of sunglasses that a skateboarder would wear. Their Frogskins were about it and they were released in 1985. Now, thanks to some input from skateboarders Eric Koston, Sean Malto, Curran Caples and skate photog Atiba Jefferson Oakley has a pretty smooth set of shades that not only look good, but come with some needed function for anyone who has ever clipped their glasses over the neck of their T-shirt. They’re called the Oakley Latch.
“It was just amazing to team up with three skate legends and see this frame come to life,” said Jefferson. “We collaborated with the Oakley design team on all elements – from frame shape to logo placement – to develop a truly signature product that I know we’re all really proud of.”
The “latch” is located behind the hinge on each side of the glasses and allows the glasses to be locked on to the neck of a T-shirt. We had a little trouble latching the shades to the shirt (it often took two hands), but once the latch is attached our days of spilling our sunglasses onto the street were over.
The Latch retails starting at $130 and can be purchased online at Oakley. For the official word from Oakley, follow the jump.
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There’s no doubt that the structure Tony Hawk built on his ramp is a mind (and body) twister. But is it a horizontal loop, or just a bowl with a ridable drain? You be the judge.
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After a Cowtown Skateboards shop manager asked a disruptive woman to leave their Tempe, Arizona location on November 14, 2015 she returned with a knife and began waving it the manager, according to a story in the State Press.
Although the woman left the store, she returned to stand in front of the business only to continue being loud and was told to leave once again, police reported. . . The woman presented a knife in a stabbing gesture with the sharp edge pointed toward the manager, according to the report. The manager believed he would be stabbed by the woman and held a skateboard in front of himself for defense, police reported.
Luckily, no one was hurt and the woman was booked into the Tempe City Jail on “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct” charges.
[Link: State Press]
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‘Tis the season for the Van’s Holiday Mountain Edition Collection and this year’s stuff looks pretty nice — especially the Sk8-Hi Del Pato MTE pictured above.
The duck boot-inspired Sk8-Hi Del Pato MTE features all of the weather-defying advantages of the Vans Mountain Edition technology including an innovative vulcanized lug outsole for maximum traction and a water-resistant build. This hybrid silhouette debuts in two colorways – black/black and ginger/navy – that are outfitted in pig suede materials and reinforced with a tech tuff-coated mudguard.
The shoes are winter ready with Scotchgard®-treated uppers, warm linings and a heat retention layer between sockliner and outsole. Keep those piggies toasty for certain.
For an up close look at the rest of the goodness, please follow the jump.
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France’s Aurelien Giraud, 17, won the 22nd Annual Tampa Am contest with a run that earned him 92 points allowing him to push Jagger Eaton into second.
The results went like this:
1. Aurelien Giraud
2. Jagger Eaton
3. Tanner Vanvark
4. Axel Cruysberghs
5. Jereme Knibbs
6. Jack Olson
7. Gabriel Fortunato
8. Christian Dufrene
9. Antonio Durao
10. Nate Greenwood
11. Maurio McCoy
12. Lehi Leite
For all the details (including video) click the link.
[Link: Street League Skateboarding]
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