On Wednesday I overheard a conversation with some people who were in charge of replacing the current Chelsea vert ramp with a new mini. Apparently the new ramp is stage one of an expansion and revamp of the local facilities. However what caught my attention was the fact that the …
Get your tech on – iPhone skateboarding
Yeah, that’s right, skateboarding has come to the iPhone! A company called Illusion Labs has just released a game for the iPhone that lets you do kickflips, impossibles and a stack load of different flip tricks. Have a look at the above video and geek out.
Claremont HD
Designer Adam Kimmel has teamed up with legendary photographer Ari Macropolous to create an interesting piece of advertising. To promote the release of his new collection, we see the suit in its natural environment… bombing Claremont at about 100 clicks. Good thing they’re wearing helmets. Apparently once embedded the clip …
R.I.P. Van Wastell 1984-2008
In sad news, it has been reported that Van Wastell has passed away while on tour in Berlin. Reports state that Van fell out of a hotel window. Regardless of what happened, 24 is far too young for anyone to die. This incident has many similarities to death of Jeff …
Epicly Later’d Season 2
Everybody’s favourite webisode series Epicly Later’d, begins season 2 today with the first of 10 webisodes featuring Gino Ianucci. Probably one of the most amazing skaters ever, no big deal. Originally starting from former Thrasher Photographer Patrick O’dells blog. Epicly Later’d has gained a cult status over the last few …
Dustin Dollin in Mens Style Magazine
So, I was reading the latest issue of Mens Style (don’t judge me) this morning and I came across an interesting little paragraph… Dustin Dollin has been included as a ‘Man of Influence Under 45’. He joins the likes of James Packer, Kyle Sandilands and Jamie Durie. The paragraph reads …
Pillage And Plunder Down Under
Foundation Skateboards are planning an Australia/NZ tour for September and here are the dates. For Australia it will be the 16th-25th, and NZ get them from the 25th-29th. According to the Pirate Ship, the team coming out consists of Angel Ramirez, Corey Duffel, Tom Nguyen, and Sierra Fellers. I thought …
Koston And Mariano Off Neff
As quick as it happened, Guy Mariano and Eric Koston are no longer on the Neff skate team. Seems the prople over at Fourstar (of which Koston and Mariano are both part owners) deemed it a conflict of interest and they have subsequently left. A month is definitely not a …
Skate mirror is kind of lame but also kind of cool
I just saw this over at SuckUK but I can’t decide if it’s lame or not. I mean, if it was in some kids bedroom I’d say it was lame, but if I walked into a change room or saw it on the floor in the shoe section at the …
Issue 10 On The Way!
Well it’s taken long enough, but issue 10 is done. Shit be happening! Oh and how does two Robbie Walker covers sound?! I figured it’s his year, we’re premiering ‘These Days’ in September (dates and information coming soon) and I couldn’t decide which photo I liked better… So two covers …
So Late, But So Awesome
This is definitely one for the skateboard geeks out there. Whilst doing my usual perusing of the internet, I stumbled upon one of the most badass eBay auctions I have ever seen. Unfortunately the auction has long since finished, but Shitzkrieg was selling every single issue of Big Brother, nearly …
Cliche Deja Vu
The hard working folk over at Cliche never stop thinking of amazing ideas with their videos. This time they have got a bunch of the most well known and respected skate film makers, and got them to remix a riders part using footage from all of their previous parts. The …
Hoban’s Blog Update
It’s been a while but Ben Hoban, writer of the controversial post entitled ‘Skate to Death – Why?’ has written a part update to his last post and an art critique on the ancient discipline of skate park graf… covering everything from the ‘pot leaf’ to the ‘cock and balls’ …
Skatepark scribblings and the Bridge Troll
It’s been a while I know, but like I keep saying – I’m busy – so get off my back. I’ve been hanging out with these guys lately… and they’re an exciting bunch of dudes, let me tell you. They’re all sleepy but bitey… it’s a good way to be! …
SLAP goes Digital
In a move that is definitely a sign that we are entering into a truly technological future. Slap magazine has announced that over the next 16 months it will be releasing much more in depth content from their print magazine online. There will still be special editions and photo annuals …
Rick McCrank for Peta
This might be the oldest news around but as I only just came across it, I’m going to pass it off like its new. Lazy? Maybe, I don’t feel like deciding right now. Anyway, Rick McCrank is supporting Peta and has his own print ad doing the rounds. Apparently “eating …
X-Games 14 – D. Way is Hard
Old news I know, but the X-Games were recently held in L.A. and results weren’t that surprising. What also wasn’t surprising is how much of a bad ass Danny Way really is. After copping a pounding that rivaled Jake Browns‘ from last year, Danny came to and hit it again. …
Is PSC Swanston St. To Become A Skate Footwear Store?
So, rumors are floating around that the Globe Intl. owned PSC store on Swanston St. in Melbourne is set to become a ‘Foot Locker‘ style store for action sports shoes. If the rumors are correct, the store will no longer sell skate hardware, just footwear. At this stage there is …
EA Skate 2
Useless info for me as my hands work with such ill precision I may as well have none at all, but EA Sports is getting set to release ‘EA Skate 2: Welcome Back to San Vanelona’. Having not played the first myself, I can’t really tell you much about it, …
Shaun White X Target
Shaun White and his fancy new clothing line in collaboration with the super-cool Target was released across the United States this week and has been met with mixed reactions. People on the Transworld Business site (read: industry cats) are pissed, whilst most others (consumers and general internet lurkers) seem pretty …
Lewis Marnell In The Age Melbourne Magazine
POP Magazines first cover boy and all round legend, Lewis Marnell landed himself inside The Age Melbourne Magazine in the ‘watch this face’ column. Considering it usually features AFL footballers and Maestros of obscure intruments, its a refreshing change to see a skateboarder in the mix. In typical journo fashion, …
Koston, Kennedy, Mariano, Szafranski On Neff
We originally called it a few months ago but now we have the official release, Neff have signed Eric Koston, Terry Kennedy, Guy Mariano and Braydon Szafranski. It’s a pretty amazing team Neff have put together – Shaun obviously knows how to do shit right and says in the release …
Maloof Money Biff
Probably the biggest news to come out the Maloof Money Cup (at least on the internet) was the dust up that occurred between Baker filmer Beagle, and Corey Duffel post event. Depending on which message board you read, how the fight started and the outcome is varied. Some say Beagle …
Etnies In Barcelona
Right now, this very millisecond, on the Etnies blog, you can catch a 15 minute video on the Etnies team 2008 Tour of Barcelona. Considering Le Tour missed passing through Spain this year, I thought I would represent the Spaniards by promoting some four wheeled love. Whilst you’re there, you …
Adidas Skateboarding New Site
Adidas have re-upped their skateboarding site and beefed it up with plenty of new content. Whilst it probably won’t make you do this, it always good to see the Gonz rip around. Also good to remember that Adidas was the first company to endorse rappers (RUN-DMC) to promote shoes. Smart …
Stacey Peraltas’ ‘Made In America’
Legendary skater/surfer/director Stacey Peralta recently premiered his lastest documentary ‘Made In America‘ at the LA Film Fest. The film chronicles the history of gang violence between the Bloods and Crips in southern Los Angeles. A far cry from much of his other work, ‘Dogtown and Z-Boys‘ and ‘Riding Giants‘, there …
Pop, Catch, Land.
The folks over at Emerica have uploaded a little video of Andrew Reynolds talking tech to coincide with the release of his new pro-model shoe, the Reynolds Lights. Not too much action in the clip, but it is pretty interesting to hear about how much actually goes in to making …
Sneak peak at Andrew Brophy’s new pro model.
I had a little chat with Melbourne skater Andrew Borphy today. He showed me his new deck shape he has been working for Cliche. He says it will be a little larger than your average board, and the graphics will be a lot different than in the photos. The silver …
TK On Supra
Probably boring Industry news I know, but Compton Ass Terry Kennedy aka TK is officially on Supra Footwear. There have been rumours flying around for a while now, but i guess this gives everybody who has been losing sleep a little closure. Makes sense, according to the Supra website Lil …
Maloof Money Cup = Mega Bucks
News just in is that Paul Rodriguez and Pierre Luc Gagnon took out the 100K and 75k prize purse at the Maloof money cup. You may remember this post a few weeks back about this competition. Not a bad days work for the two, not that P-Rod exactly needs it …
$100 Toy Vehicles
According to Kochie, Melbourne City Council are considering handing out $100 fines to skateboarders riding their ‘toy vehicles’ in front of public buildings and other places they don’t belong (not unlike the police car above). You can see the article here, and there is a nice little video where the …
Extreme Grind Machine
For years I have pondered how to increase the awesomeness of my snakeboard, and then one day (today) without any effort, this bad ass street destroying grinding machine finds its way into my inbox. Seems I had it all backwards. I had been trying to add more wheels when all …
Sheckler Speaks to Nieratko
Everyone loves to stick the boot into Sheckler. Even I’m guilty of having a go sometimes but I do have a lot of respect for the guy. There are few skaters willing to weather the shit storm of abuse he has endured to… well, lets be honest… follow the money …
Worth Seeing – Gotham Knight
If you’re like me and have been a fan of Christian Bale ever since Empire of The Sun chances are you’re eagerly awaiting the new Batman film (or perhaps you just like snuff films? Ohhh…too soon?), and no I’m not talking about the gay Batman. Well you might be interested …
Lakai x “Where The Wild Things Are”
Some photos of Lakai‘s Summer 08 range have found there way onto the wonderful world of internet. Amongst the range is a collaboration with Maurice Sendaks’ popular childrens book “Where The Wild Things Are”. One of POP’s favorite people, Spike Jonze, was recently in Melbourne directing the film adaptation of …