When Thunder says “quick turn geometry and response” we guess they’re talking about Ishod Wair.
[Link: Thunder]
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Skateboarding
We’re not saying we’re going to start longboarding anytime soon, however, these new Sector 9 Skiddles look like exactly what we’d need for bombing some hills.
[Link: Skiddles]
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On Saturday, March 22, 2014 Vans and Jack’s Garage skate shop will be celebrating the grand opening of their new skatepark (built in partnership with the City of Huntington Beach, California.)
“We’re excited to see this project that was years in the making finally come to fruition,” said Vans President Kevin Bailey. “We’re thankful to the City of Huntington Beach, California Skateparks, Jack’s Garage and everyone who worked so hard in developing a world-class family-friendly skate facility that the whole community can enjoy.”
The party will feature autograph signings by the Vans pro skate team and a presentation of the inaugural SoCalSole of Fame ceremony where Christian Hosoi, Ed Templeton and Tosh Townend will be honored for their contributions to HB skateboarding. The Vans Off The Wall Skatepark is located at 7471 Center Avenue, Huntington Beach, California. For the official word from Vans, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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It is always good to hear from Jefferson Pang. We haven’t spoken to him in a while, but this edit reminded us that we need to more. Watch and you’ll see what we mean.
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If you go to one skate art opening this year, it should probably be the opening for Russ Pope & Neil Blender’s Baggage Claim at Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow in Laguna Beach, California on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
“Baggage Claim” explores social concepts in the two artists’ complementary character-based themes and color palettes – which Pope says will come across as “darker” to those familiar with his work. Works will range from 30″ x 60″ to a handful of smaller pieces. Pope and Blender conceived “Baggage Claim” together. Pope explains: “It’s claiming your baggage, claiming all your life’s baggage. Usually the content of the things I’m working on are social commentary, things that happen in my life, like daily diaries, or what’s happening in my environment that I’m reporting on. Making art and sharing it with people it is exposing yourself and putting yourself in a vulnerable position – politics, thoughts, even colors. Laying baggage out for all to see.”
Aside from being the father of the Lien air, Neil Blender is also credited with creating the entire skateboarder-as-artist aesthetic. Baggage Claim runs April 5 – 27, 2014. The opening reception is Saturday, April 5, 2013 at 6 PM. Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow is located at 1175 South Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, California. For more on the show and the artists, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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We’ve all shot terrible, jittery video. In fact, most of us do it all the time. Finding a solid, inexpensive rig to smooth things out, however is nearly impossible. Now, a crew from Berlin, Germany is working to create the LUUV system specifically for use with GoPros, iPhones, and other small cameras and best yet, make it affordable and modern.
LUUV is a camera stabilizer for all action cams and smart phones that enables you to shoot shake-free footage while you are in motion. Thanks for a full three-axis-stabilization, LUUV separates the motion of your hand from the camera. You hand is moving, but the camera is not. The outcome: flowing, steady footage instead of shaky videos.
Co-founders Felix Kochbeck and Tim Kirchner are launching their product on IndieGoGo and hope to raise $50,000 in the next 53 days. If you’d like to help them out, click the link and be one of the first to get the LUUV when they begin production.
[Link: IndieGoGo]
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As a way to let young (under 21) unsponsored skateboarders get noticed, Z-Flex and Dogtown legend Jay Adams are launching the Jay Boy Classic at the Venice Skatepark in Venice Beach, California on April 12, 2014.
As a platform for unsponsored skaters to have their chance to get noticed, Z-Flex is rewarding the winner of the contest with a one-year flow sponsorship. Along with the Grand Prize of a one-year flow sponsorship, prize packs will be given to places 1-10 full of product from Z-Flex as well as the supporting event sponsors: Hurley, Osiris, Tracker Trucks, Venice Originals, Ollo Clip and Vita Coco.
Nothing better than giving the unknown skateboarders a chance to get up. Follow the jump for the official word from Z-Flex.
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Lakai is introducing the spring 2014 Echelon collection with two new styles– the Camby Mid (pictured above) and the Albany mid.
Since 1999, Lakai’s commitment to peak skateboard function has made us the performance footwear choice for skateboarders everywhere. Function leads aesthetic. With Echelon, we’ve flipped these ideals with the freedom to design shoes that maximize style, while remaining true to Lakai’s skate heritage and commitment to quality.
For the official word from Lakai, please follow the jump.
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This week the March Logo Madness moves out of surf (last week’s winner was Thalia Surf Shop) and into skate with the face-offs shown above. Click the link, vote, and let your voice be heard above the logo raving masses. For the official word from Valhalla Design & Conquer, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
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Modernica is our favorite LA based furniture fabricators (in fact we sleep with them every night) and the fact that they’ve just done a collab deal with HUF is pretty cool. And even though the chair is green, Keith was nice enough to keep the pot leaf off the logo. . .
[Link: HUF]
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