by The Editors on January 15, 2009
Don’t think for a minute that the crew at Active is simply sitting back talking about how terrible the economy is. They’re drawing crowds the old fashion way: Hollywood stars.
Come one, come all! Active Pro Paul Rodriguez will be signing autographs for everyone on Saturday February 7th, 2009 at 2pm. Active Temecula will play host to the P Rod signing this time around. Make sure you’re there. All Plan B Decks at Active Temecula on 2/7 $34.99.
[Link: Active Ride Shop]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
We have friends at Sole Tech and yet, we’re always finding out about their new shoes somewhere else. It’s sad, really. Here’s what Highsnobiety had to say about these new Skate 2 shoes:
Etnies and Electronic Arts Inc. have worked together to bring the etnies GvR skateboarding contest to the Skate 2 video game, and to create an etnies Skate 2 RVM shoe for real world skateboarding. The etnies RVM Skate 2 shoe will be available when the game hits stores late January 2009 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
The look like nice Cabs to us.
[Link: High Snobiety]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
Nixon hosts an art show with pieces from all their friends: Chivo, Jody Morris, Taylor Dunfee, Marlena Detrick, Steven Neiley, Morgan, Mimi Knoop, The Pirates, Rob Machado, Russ Morland, Tony Ramsell, Cory Shephard, Travis Collier, Chili Thom, Rob Mathis, Mike Jackson, Jody Rogac, Tyler Quarles, Catherine Leslie, Mila Franovic, Calen Knauf, Kevin Rockwell, Tyler Simpson, Phoenix and Caley Vanular .
It all happens January 21, 2009 at the Trunk Gallery, 1755 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K7
[Link: Nixon]
by The Editors on January 15, 2009
If a whole day riding the Blackbox TF isn’t enough Brixton brings us this. . .
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
On January 24th, 2009 from 7-10pm New Image Art celebrates their 15 Year Anniversary with some art, music, and video including art from some of our favorites like: Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Thomas Campbell, Geoff McFettridge and many more. New Image Art, 7910 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles.
[Link: New Image Art via RVCA]
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
Women’s Wear Daily did a really nice feature profile on Active Ride Shop in their Independent Spotlight section today.
It was so nice that it didn’t even mention any of the problems we’ve all been hearing about since last fall: no mention of the fact that many manufacturers are no longer shipping product to Active, or the rumor that one company spent last fall physically removing product from the stores. The only nod to the realities of the current business climate was this from Active President Shane Wallace:
It’s tough right now. In our 20 years, this is the most interesting and most difficult environment to move in I’ve seen,” Wallace said, adding that he would wait to up the store count until the economy improves or until Active finds an investment partner to help take the chain national. . . Looking toward the new year, Wallace is cautious, but positive. “We’re playing it very conservative for 2009,” he said, adding that he wouldn’t rule out store closings, if needed. “We’ll do what makes sense for our business.”
Yeah, playing it conservative probably isn’t a bad idea at this point.
[Link: Women’s Wear Daily]
by The Editors on January 12, 2009
From the “things we thought would never happen” file: after working with Larry Balma for 23 years, Buddy Carr has left his positions as CEO or Tracker Trucks to become president of Bennett Boardsports, LLC, owners of Bennett Truks and Alligator wheels, according to a press release posted on Silverfish Longboarding:
“It was just time for me personally to move things to the next level,” said Buddy Carr. I had a good run the last 23 years, but the opportunity to purchase part ownership in a brand with such a rich history was the right thing for me at this time. Having been in the industry since 1975, I feel like I have had a front row seat to Bennett’s heritage and ties to the birth of modern skateboarding. I see tremendous potential in that legacy,” Carr explained.
Follow the jump for the rest of the details.
[Link: Silverfish Longboarding]
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by The Editors on January 11, 2009
Economic times are troubling, but full-time fireman Pete Hamborg’s Hamboards‘ is rolling through it all in a very large, oversized, long way, according to an LA Times story.
Hamborg is the creator of the Hamboard, a nearly 7-foot-long skateboard he says mimics the feel of a surfboard on the water. . . . Hamboards have picked up a devoted following among hard-core surfers and skateboarders — those devoted enough to the sports to shell out $395 for one of the boards.
We don’t really get the product, but maybe size matters to some people.
[Link: LA Times]
by The Editors on January 9, 2009
According to the blog Knowskateboarding.com Quiksilver has pulled out of another event it had planned on sponsoring:
The reese forbes ollie challenge has been postponed. . . . just talked to reese forbes. after quiksilver pulled out of the show, i guess asr didn’t really want them getting any promo off the ollie challenge. so according to reese, “it’s postponed, and the location is YTBD.”
Somehow we’re not surprised, thought this time it may have more to do with ASR then Quik’s support of skateboarding.
[Link: Knowskateboarding via ClubMumble]
