Transworld Skateboarding Editor Carleton Curtis interviewed Joe Maloof (don’t know why we keep wanting to call him Joey) for the magazine’s website and now that interview has been picked up by USA Today . You can read their coverage of the Maloof Money Cup here .
[Link: USA Today]
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We don’t really know what this means, but Vtech, the maker of cordless phones has a new product out that is “inspired by skateboard and snowboard designs” whatever that means.
We guess that means large, loud graphics all over every surface of the phone, because, you know, that’s what the kids are loving these days.
[Link: CNet.com]
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John Ricciardi an unemployed former gardener from Ocean City, New Jersey is hoping to change the world of action sports by creating the Action Sports Association. You know, like Little League for skateboarders. Some may remember him from a message he posted to Malakye.com two years ago. Apparently, Ricciardi is still at it.
Seeking to promote the building of new facilities, Ricciardi teamed up with the Rutgers business school and has embarked on a bid to organize the sport and become the latest entrepreneur to carve out a niche in a $5 billion industry. . . . Ricciardi envisions a federation of school and community X-treme sports programs under the umbrella of the Action Sports Association, a nonprofit organization he has created to generate support for nontraditional athletic activities, such as skateboarding, BMX biking, roller blading and rock climbing.
And we envision another sad man who will spend thousands of hours (and dollars) figuring out that skateboarders do not want to be organized. But of course, Ricciardi is driven. So he won’t listen to anyone. And, maybe he’ll get some free gear out of all of this.
[Link: NJ.com]
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We’re not so down with big money leaches rolling in to skateboarding simply because it “looks like easy pickin’s,” so it’s interesting reading Carleton Curtis’ interview with Maloof Big Money Cup‘s Joe Maloof.
The Maloof family—the ridiculously wealthy owners of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, with no connections to skateboarding—announced almost two years ago that they’d be financing the richest skate contest in our history. It’s safe to say our B.S. meter rocketed off the charts. But two years’ worth of careful planning and expert advice later, The Maloof Money Cupis poised to be one of the most watchable events in recent memory.
We’re not saying we agree, but the interview is well-worth reading.
[Link: Skateboarding.com]
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According to a post on Hypebeast, this new skateboarding documentary will be something everyone will want to see: especially skaters from the NYC.
Deathbowl to Downtown, a movie made by NCP Film, is a documentary about the history of skateboarding in New York City. With promises to be an unprecedented film, the documentary not only explore the culture of street skating, but also provides an anthropological overview of skating’s shift from the 70’s to modern day. It also digs into broader issues such as how urban planning changes the environment of skaters and how skateboarders went from being ignored to being loved. With never-before-seen footage and interviews ranging from old school skaters to current innovators, Deathbowl to Downtown is definitely a film worth watching.
[Link: Hypebeast]
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According to Radar Online the Bam sex tape that was reported by The New York Post’s Page Six does not exist and we are relieved.
In what’s likely more indicative of a legal threat and a slow news day than a dedication to accuracy, Page Six admits today that an alleged sex tape featuring the fiancée of Gregg “Opie” Hughes (of radio’s Opie and Anthony) and MTV’s Bam Margera does not, in fact, exist. Steppin’ Out magazine’s Chaunce Hayden is assigned the blame for providing the Post with bogus info.
Phew!
[Link: Radar Online]
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Andy Tompkins, the former show director of the Action Sports Retailer has moved over to a new job as show director at Interbike.
Lance Camisasca of Lifeboat Solutions (Interbike’s industry consultantancy), will continue to manage Interbike’s bicycle advocacy efforts and provide input and guidance to Tompkins and Joe Flynn on the strategic development of Interbike shows.
Since both shows are owned by Nielsen Business Media, it’s kind of like getting a new office.
[Link: Bike Biz]
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According to Investerms :
Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCM) shares are soaring more than 25% midday Thursday on practically five times trading volume after first quarter results and an analyst price target upgrade.
The California-based clothing and accessory maker that sells products under the brand Volcom has added more than $100 million in market capitalization after reporting a 70.4% increase in first quarter net income. Net income rose to $9.3 million, or 38 cents per share, from $5.5 million, or 22 cents per share, on a 58.5% increase in revenues. Even with this drastic sales growth, Volcom managed to increase gross profit slightly to 52.4% from 52%.
Sometimes we’re glad we don’t own Volcom stock, and other times (like today) we’re bummed.
[Link: Investerms]
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Crimson Skateboards, Inc and Kris Markovich have decided to part ways under amicable terms. Sam Uisprapassorn, part owner of Crimson Skateboards stated that the parties agreed to go their separate ways after disagreements developed over the operations and direction of the company.
“I wish Kris and his team all the best in the future, but it was time for us to go our separate ways.” Crimson Skateboards will continue to be distributed by Arthouse Skateboard Distribution, Inc. stated Uisprapassorn.
Please direct all inquires to Sam Uisprapassorn via email: sam@arthousedist.com or 949-650-5228.
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As seen on Hypebeast :
Slap, one of the original skateboarding magazines, collaborated with Nike SB to commemorate its 15th anniversary. The collaboration uses Nike SB’s Abbington as the base with all 15 covers of the magazine printed. It is mainly black with blue toe and heel accents and an embroidered roman numeral, XV, on the front. These will only be available in select shops in the U.S.
Source: Miszapas
If every one of the magazine’s readers buys a pair, well, they’ll sell a couple of them.
[Link: Hypebeast]
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