I know I’m late to the party on this one… The video was actually originally uploaded back in February, however here’s the awesome teaser for DC Europe’s first ever team video. I’m not sure on the confirmed riders in the clip but the Euro team includes Antony Lopez, Bruno Aballay, Javier Paredes, Jody Smith, Madars Apse, Ruben Garcia, Manuel Margreiter, Josef Scott Jatta and Michael …
Rob Dyrdek Talks Buying Workshop With Nieratko
It was announced last week that Alien Workshop had officially become the property of Rob Dyrdek – one of the original team riders who has been loyal to the brand for about two decades. It’s actually a pretty rad story, from a royalty cheque of $2 in 1991 from a single board sale, to the millionaire TV icon and brand owner he is now… Crazy. Chris Nieratko interviewed him …
This Is Andrew Reynolds
This is a rad clip created by Disillusion Magazine and Nixon called, This is Andrew. Reynolds talks us through living in LA, drugs and alcohol as well as the places skateboarding has taken him in his life. There’s also a section on the importance of skater owned companies and their commitment to the riders – am I the only one thinking about the clip sponsor being (until recently) part of a public company?
Incredible Weekend At The Berrics
It’s been a couple of weeks since I caught a Battle but the Berrics was on fire this weekend with Shane O’Neill taking on Chris Cole and P-Rod taking on Tom Asta. If you saw P-Rod’s training day, you would have been amped for this as well. I don’t want …
Nomad Old School Likely To Induce Hipstergasms
If you’re residing in, or traveling through, any hipster enclaves in your city this morning (Fitzroy, I’m looking at you…), watch out. Nomad are releasing a limited run of super old school boards that make your current cruiser look positively futuristic, which is likely to cause an ironic-mustachioed-plaid-jacket stampede in the direction of previously unknown stores stocking …
Skulcandy Skate Team Update… Damn!
Skullcandy are getting in deep with the Berrics signing co-owners Steve Berra and Eric Koston along with Sean Malto and Theotis Beasley to the skate team. Pretty impressive line up!
Billabong City Squared Melbourne Results
Last weekend was the Billabong City Squared comp in Melbourne. The rider list was awesome and it was always going to be a great contest. First place was taken out by Blake Harris followed by Tommy Fynn and Reece Warren. Check the full rankings below and click through a few shots above.
Billabong City Squared Melbourne Course
Billabong have released the course designs for this years City Squared comp in Melbourne. The event is happening this Saturday (April 14th) and has confirmed the likes of Tommy Fynn, Sam Giles, Jake Duncombe, Bjorn Johnston, Dane Burman, Blake Harris, Lewis Marnell, Sammy Winter, Nick Boserio and many, many more to be attending. According to the release, the course features a gap-to-ledge feature …
Sight and Sound – Why The Berrics And Skullcandy Are A Good Match
Skullcandy and The Berrics have signed a partnership deal which will see the action sports based headphone maker will gain brand exposure through the popular skate site. The release is below if you want to read the bullshit version that avoids the term ‘advertising’… Words like branding, partnership, message, collaboration and integration are all interchangeable with advertising …
Back From Vacation – Holiday Skateboards
The guys at Holiday skateboards are back from vacation and had the am team hit the streets of Melbourne. The clip features Introducing Jack Bridges, Gus Faithfull and Andrew Beauchamp. Check it out!
12 Year Old Stomps Skateboardings First 1080
Tom Schaar becomes the first person to stomp a 1080 on a skateboard on the mega ramp he’s 12…
Josh Swindell Out Of Jail
I saw Boardistan tweet the rumor yesterday afternoon and now we have the below tweet from Danny Way… Apparently Josh Swindell is out of jail. For those that don’t know the story, Swindell was in jail for second degree murder after leading Keith Ogden out of a bar and kicking him three to five times in the face. There are plenty of rumors about that night – I’m struggling to find printed versions of them but they run along the lines that …
Transworld’s Cinematographer Project
Transworld have been announcing the winners from their Cinematographer Project – number one went to Dan Mizicko who created this incredible clip. Amazing settings, skating and camera work. There’s nine other winners that will each get a ‘part’ in the new Transworld film. Such a rad idea. You can check the winner out below and view the rest over here.
LA Woman With Anderson, Olson and Szafranski
Whilst not the gnarliest skate clip you’ll see today, it is definitely well edited and to a rad song. The creators describe it as “a “Doors-centric” skateboarding tour of Los Angeles” and it features Kenny Anderson, Alex Olson and Braydon Szafranski cruising some of the most iconic spots around LA and meeting a few of the local characters. Definitely worth a watch.
Enter The Daewon
It’s Daewon Song, he needs no introduction.
Part 2 Of Shit Skate Photogs Say
We posted part one back here and now there’s a sequel… Crailtap’s ‘Shit Skate Photogs Say’ only get’s better with the new installment.
Holy Shit This Video Is Good!
Lrg have released an epic tour video from their trip to Japan in 2011… And I mean epic. Featuring Rodrigo TX, Chico Brenes, Karl Watson, Kelly Hart, Felipe Gustavo and Masataka Yamashiro, this is mind blowingly good for a tour clip. Grab a coffee, kick back and make it full screen.
Shit Skateboard Photographers Say From Crailtap
Another in the series of Shit People Say clips but this one comes from Crailtap and is pretty damn funny.
Billabong City Squared 2012
Billabong have shot out some details on the 2012 City Squared comp in Melbourne. The $10,000 invitational has been running a few years now and is always an awesome day. It’s happening on Saturday April 14th at Queensbridge Square in Melbourne. There’s a promo clip below and the full flyer beneath that – hope to see you there!
P-Rod, Torgerson, Walker and Carlin Battle
Last weekend over at The Berrics, P-Rod took on Davis Torgerson for team Koston – P-Rod was the safe option to go with for the prediction and he didn’t disappoint. They also managed the most exciting ro-sham-bo I think I’ve seen on there. Sebo Walker came out of the gates strong against Jimmy Carlin but couldn’t quite hold it to the end. Both battles are …
A Night Of Fun Costs Shecks $100K
TMZ is reporting that Ryan Sheckler is pressing charges against a lady friend who he alleges walked off with $100K worth of his jewelery… This included a Rolex watch, diamond necklace, diamond bracelet and a whole bunch of other stuff that no one else in the world would think is cool and/or fashionable (Rolex excluded from that – everyone loves Rolex). Apparently Shecks had lured the acquaintance back to his hotel room in Vegas, presumably …
The Onion On Loangboarders
I caught this via the Slap message boards this morning and it has so far made my day. The Onion has posted an awesome article on longboarders – read the ahole thing below then head over here to read more of the Onion’s gold.
Street League Skateboarding 2012 Tour Dates
The tour dates for season 2012 of Street League Skateboarding have been announced. This season, Kansas City, Ontario, Glendale and Newark and the stops between May 18th and August 26th. According to the release, this year, “… the one-of-a-kind skate plazas built in each arena will expand the number of features in its design, allowing full timed-runs on every obstacle of the course for the Line Section. The Tech Section will highlight the …
The Berrics This Weekend Is Going To Be Amazing
This weekend over at The Berrics is looking damn good. P-Rod is taking on Davis Torgerson for team Koston and Jimmy Carlin versus Sebo Walker for team Berra. Head over here and get your strategic predictions in – I’ve picked P-Rod and Sebo to take the wins. What’d you think? Am I on the money?
DC’s Australian Tour Park Footage
We’ve already seen some awesome footage from the recent Australian DC tour but here’s a little more taken at Nerang, Waterloo and Riverside parks. The clip features Mike Mo, Chris Cole, Mikey Taylor, Matt Miller, Nyjah Huston, Wes Kremer, Evan Smith, Kyle Frederick, Kieran Reilly, Bugs Fardell, Casey Ainsworth, Marty Girotto, and Jake Hayes. Check it out!
Fast Times Highpoint – New Store Opening!
For those of you in Victoria, this Saturday March 17th is the official reopening of the revamped Fast Times Highpoint store. From what I’ve heard, the new fit out looks incredible with an amazing wall of hats and some pretty damn cool little design elements in the store. I’ve got some photos of the new hottness coming soon but if you’re about this weekend, make sure you get down and check it out!
Berrics BATB V Week 4 Update
Local Tommy Fynn took on Keelan Dadd over the weekend for Koston’s team in the Berrics BATB V. Fynn starts slow but warms up quick and puts on a great show. While Nyjah Huston took on Kevin Romar for team Berra. It was a tough bracket to start with for Romar and Nyjah was pretty solid. Check the battles over here. How did you go with your strategic predictions this week?
Converse x Gorillaz Party
Converse held a party which had something to do with the Gorillaz in Sydney – I have no idea what the tie in was but I do know that the shots we got from the night are rad. Our friends at Lifewithoutandy had a lot of beautiful people and a great backdrop to work with here. Check em out!
BATB Week 4 And Brophy Hangs With Reda
There’s a lot of good stuff happening over at the Berrics this week including a three part Wednesday’s with Reda featuring Australian Andrew Brophy! This weekend sees Keelan Dadd take on Tommy Fynn for team Koston and Nyjah Huston take on Kevin Romar for team Berra. Head over here to check it out!
Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD Preview
Tony Hawk has put together a bit of a promo with Chris Cole for the new TH Pro Skater HD. The game goes back to the places, riders and elements that made the fist versions, 12 years ago, such a massive hit. Check it out below!
Photographer Ryan Allan Profile
I got sent this rad profile on skate photographer Ryan Allan. He talks about creativity in skate photography and the shoot with Geoff Rowley and the shipping containers. The story about drawing out the distance in chalk first is awesome. Definitely worth a watch.
Mike Mo Rediscovers the road in Aus
Mike Mo talks about his first tour with DC. Rediscovering the road in Australia.
The Polar Skate Co. Promo
There’s not much to say about this clip except kick back and enjoy it… It’s a promo for Polar Skate Co featuring Pontus Alv, Hjalte Halberg, Michał Juraś, Tjark Thielker and Jakke Ovgren. I think. Check it out!
BATB V – Week 2
Week two of Battle at the Berrics 5 saw Mikemo Capaldi versus Theotis Beasley for Steve Berra’s team while Koston had Tom Asta taking on Marquise Henry. I’m pretty stoked with how my Strategic Predictions have played out this weekend. Take five to check out the battles over here.
Steve Caballero On 20 Years Of The Half Cab
Here’s a neat clip featuring Steve Caballero, Jeff Grosso and Omar Hassan talking the Vans Half Cab which has been in production for 20 years now. Caballero always seems like one of the nicest dudes in skateboarding. Check it out.