Tequila, The New Leaches?

13 year downs 8 shots of "To-Kill-Ya" and it saves his life. From what I heard my man Clark has a sick Tequila collection, does that now make him a doctor?
More about the kid after the link
Merry Christmas booze bag.

Bad Memory

Teter doesn't even remember she pulled out of the Dew Tour last weekend...

New Arto's Coming Shoe

Arto's second shoe from Gravis is the "Arto". New look from the Viking launched last summer. The Tech Tuff ones look sick can't wait to skate them. Gravis is also flipping the script on the Dylan, vulc'in it. Looks a little better and should skate better.

Straight Outta Winnipeg?

Green Apple's "Peep Show" from Green Apple on Vimeo.

A crazy motha fucker name Mc-D...and crew from Green Apple put together this shop promo "Peep Show".
If you are in the Manitoba go say hi.

Its Real Out In The Streets

Sarah Motha F@#kin' Conrad

Ca-CHING our girl Sarah, darkside til I die, Conrad got second at the first stop of the Dew Tour in Brek this past weekend. Sarah will be heading home soon to Dartmouth, NS with her huge novilety check and all the holiday egg nog will be on her.

Update: You may winnth but the tax man taketh away. Sarah had about a 1/3 of her winnings taxed before she left the great state of CO.

GOO-CI!

I Still Love These Puppets

Oh Snap

Jamie Burt loves Christmas almost as a much as I do, maybe more. Seriously, who couldn't love this holiday with Biz holdin' it down like this.

What A Year Its Been.

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

Well deserved.

What A Fucking Douchebag

Cool to see other citizens step up and call the douchebag out on being an asshole.
There is got to be a viral way to get his guy fired...Berrics?

Neckface Is In Mimai Bitch

Two questions, if they think it is dead, why are they knocking? Second, why would people stop in the middle of the street while driving? Some people are stupid but at least there are people like Neckface.

McGraw Featured On 48Blocks

Andrew McGraw from 48BLOCKS.COM on Vimeo.

Click here for the interview. Love seeing east coast kids making moves.

Kalis Rumors Confirmed

The move has been made.

October Is Breast Cancer Month

October is Breast Cancer month. Please donate to help rid the world of this disease who is affecting Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts, Wives, Sister and friends (stay strong Krista, always thinking of you) all over the world.

Sell Outs

From MSGs to MSGents from jeff on Vimeo.

New Alien Team Rider

We will see if you can live within and outside of the Black Box death grip. No word if he will still skate for Fallen but they did ad this video to the website yesterday.

And Then They Go Do Something Like This...

9 hours!

New Digital Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff Cuts Up LL Cool J’s “Rock The Bells”

Keep an eye open for when the VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors hit tv, where they give respect to Def Jam.
BRING BACK THE OLD DEF JAM!

Nuff Said

Jezzy gets the photo cred on this one.

MOTION

The best skate team of all time is no longer stoned or drunk...or maybe they have regressed to six years ago. A new video in the works. I'm filming something...

These Sock's Ain't Grimey...dey Ghetto.

Hit the link for the video.
Request it on much. Shout out to the one of the office cruiser decks for making an cameo.

ROC RAIDA R.I.P.

One if the reasons I wanted to learn to scratch was because of this ROC Raida footage.
Thank you for the inspiration.

Onyx...You Might Have A Heart Attack At Your Age.

Still sick.

SPOT Covers DC's King Of Vancouver.

Check out Skatepark of Tampa.com

Check out Skatepark of Tampa.com

Check out Skatepark of Tampa.com

Here are some photos from the recent DC comp King Of Vancouver. I have to admit I was like a proud father when I saw how hard the guys from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Big shout out to Niel "CBS For Life" Blackwood, Adam "Goose Bay" Wade and Johnny "Trout" Personal
Check out more photos at the SPOT website and the DC website
P.S. Clements, no mention of gay grinds again...I'm hurt.

Site Of The Week.

http://peopleofwalmart.com/

World's Greatets Freakout

I felt the same way when I missed out on going to the berrics in July.

Analog's Design Unlikely Features Contest

Downing and Clayton lay the rules down.
Send entries to Designunlikelyfeatures@analogclothing.com
1st Prize

* 2 Round Trip Tickets to/from Big Bear Mountain
* 2 Nights Lodging at Big Bear Mountain Resorts
* Custom built snow feature at Big Bear Mountain
* Contest centered around your creation
* Analog Outerwear Kit (Gloves, Jacket, Pants)
* Analog Clothing Package (Including: Jeans, beanie, t-shirt, flannel, fleece, backpack, and belt)

New Burton Site

The 2010 burton site went live this morning. Looks cool.
Wait until you get your hands on the catalog.

Where the F*%k RV Going?

Go to BNQT for more videos.




Check out the road trip the Anon skate team had when traveling to the World Beard and Mustache Campionships, LA - AK.
Anon has also added two new riders to their gully looking team, Thomas Bonilla and Richie Jackson.


Click the link for Ep 1.
http://www.bnqt.com/shadesofskate

OH Canada!?!

Coming out in October Anon has created a Canadian specific goggle just in time for the Olympics.
The Figment retails for $109.99 and the Majestic retails for $99.99.
Check them out this fall at a Anon retailer near you.
Make sure you cheer for east coast Anon team rider Sarah Conrad, Dartmouth NS,this winter. She was the highest placing Canadian half pipe rider at the last games.
Go Canada!

TK On Entourage?

If you watched Entourage (Season 6 Ep 4) this past Sunday and you are a nerd you would have noticed that a Terry Kennedy song I'm Fly played during the show.
You can down load the song here.

Analog Full Lenght Skate Movie

Coming the fall of 2010. Greg Hunt (Mind Field, The DC Video, Sight Unseen) is on board to shoot and direct the film. Greg’s choice to take on the project was simple, “These guys are some of my best friends and favorite skaters.”

Shot entirely in HD, the video will feature the entire Analog skate team: Stefan Janoski, Dylan Reider, Jon Goemann, Steve Forstner, Luke Croker, Sammy Winter, Omar Salazar, and Arto Saari.

Check analogclothing.com for updates.

P Rod It Was A Good Day Extended Version

I waited to post this commercial until this version came out. Love this commercial and I love good days.

Red Bull Pay Day This Friday

WHAT IS IT?
25 skateboarders battle it out for fake money (if you haven't seen the money yet...pics above, AA posted up on the 20's)
Participants use the fake money to buy very real items from Pro Skates, Nixon and iFound (who wants a beanie at +30?) in an auction at the end of the comp.

WHEN IS IT?
July 31st
Sign Up 5pm and the contest starts at 6pm.

WHERE IS IT?
Halifax, Commons Skatepark.

HOW MUCH TO ENTER?
Free!!!! Times are tough out there?!?

For more info check out the Facebook Group,
http://www.facebook.com/redbullcanada#/event.php?eid=124626610534&ref=ts

http://facebook.com/redbullcanada


And if your not into the skatin I am sure the lovely Red Bull girls will be on hand to drool over.

New Anon Site

LA to AK from anon. optics on Vimeo.

Anon has updated anonoptics.com. They also posted video footage of the skate team's trip, LA to AK, to the World Beard and Moustache Championships. They also posted the new 2010 goggles and new snow team rider Jake Welsh.

Tom Penny Sighting

Along with some other Supra team riders, Tom Penny recently rolled the streets of Quebec City. Here are more pics from the trip. I wish I could have witnessed some of that trip, so close yet so far...

Thanks Michael

Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

I will always remember the day I got Thriller. My grandparents bought it for me, I don't remember why but it was sunny that day and I had the new Michael Jackson tape. I vividly remember unwrapping the tape from the plastic and placing the tape in the boom box and pressing play and the first sounds of "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" kicked in, as my mom, sisters and grandparents watch and listened along. It was just one of those moments that just shapes you (I think the next moment was when I saw a Guns and Roses video for the first time.)
That was almost 30 years ago...and I still get stoked.
It doesn't matter what you are doing, classic Michael Jackson songs make things better.
Thanks Michael, for all the memories and the great times ahead.

Maloof Money Cup Street Course Unveiled

Here is the first renderings of the street course for the Maloof Money Cup going on July 10-12th in SoCal. The course was put together by Geoff Rowley and Joe Ciaglia with a lil help from some friends, Colby Carter, Mark Waters and pro skaters Lance Mountain, Braydon Szafranski and Erik Ellington. Inspired by actually skate organic skate spots this years course will feature; LA’s Sunset up-down corner ledge, the Barcelona ledge and the Big Fours and 12-stair from Rincon in San Diego. On top of those sick features, there is the spitting image of Pier 7 and San Francisco’s “3 Up -3 Down”, as well as UC Irvine’s 6-stair hubba and rails.
There is also a bump-to-picnic table feature which was picked by TWS Mag from a ton of submitted entries from it followers, Chris C. of Manalapan, New Jersey submitted the winning feature.
Its going to be a crazy weekend of skating and we will be there to cover it all!

Happy Go Skateboarding Day.

goskateboardingday.org

Socks In The Streets

"Ballz In Yo Stomach" Ghettosocks Video ft. Timbuktu & Pip Skid from Jason Levangie on Vimeo.

Featuring the one the only Ghettosocks along with Timbuktu and Pip Skid. This video is for the song "Ballz In Yo' Stomach", directed by Jason Levangie, raised by Media Productions, post production Device Moving Images. Make sure to support local artists!

And The Winner Are...

Well, the 11th Annual Transworld Skateboarding Awards went down last night. I predicted almost all the winners except for Peter Hewitt winner the Transition Rider of The Year Award. The Alien Workshop crew where this years "Slum Dog Millionaires" of the TWS Award, most nominations and most winners. If you haven't seen Mindfield yet, go do it. You will see what they were nominated so much.
Here is a list of all the evenings winners,

BEST ROOKIE
Sean Malto

BEST STREET
Heath Kirchart

BEST TEAM
Alien Workshop

BEST VIDEO
Mind Field, Alien Workshop

BEST TRANSITION
Peter Hewitt

BEST VIDEO PART
Anthony Van Engelen, Mind Field

TWS READERS’ CHOICE
Chris Cole

TWS LEGEND
Christian Hosoi

Check out the ladies who presented the trophies last night.

Its Official.

No Lebron In The Finals

Dez will keep him busy.

Day In The Life Of Gonz

No explanation needed here to get you to watch this, its the Gonz.
Happy belated birthday to the Gonz too!

Jeremy Rogers On TMZ

If you haven't heard the story I will let YWS tell it, cuz Watson stepped it up with graphics and all. The TMZ lurkers caught up with the "spiritual" Mr.Rogers. Check yourself...you are about to lose everything.
Here is the link to the video via TMZ.

Duck Down Cipher

The always amazing Buckshot along with Rock, Torae, Skyzoo, Steele, Naledge and Team Facelift.
I remember crashing on Sariq's and Maddigan's couch on Hayward Ave. We would listen to Boot Camp religiously during the summer/fall of 2007. Good times. All you headz are you ready?!?

Stardoll?!?

Why?

Koston On Nike

Will confirm the rumors shortly.

Check out Koston "hiding" his shoes on last week's Friday Try Fridays.

Lebron VS Kobe For MVP

Who ever survives this kid deserves the MVP award.

Ben Fisher

Very cool stuff from Ben Fisher.

Element Documentary

I hope they go back to the Curtis McCann days.

MIA

Two names are missing from the team page over at burton.com. Computer glitch or a sign of things to come? The message boards are talking that two more rider names will be removed?
Yeah yeah yeah...economic downturn we get it already.

Get Em While Their Cheap!

For more info check out their website. There is going to be a huge national (NORAM) contest this year at Martock, first weekend in March, in addition to all the other events planned (Hammer Time, Burton's Youth Gone Wild, Analog's Spin to Win, Volcom's Peanut Butter Rail Jam, NSSA events, Billabong's Flaunt It, etc). Riders from all over Canada are going to be in town to participate, should be an awesome event.

Snowboard Company For Sale on Craigslist

During economic down turns opportunities can arise. Over on Craigslist someone is selling a "respected" snowboard company, started in 2004 and based in SoCal.

"Selling an action sports/snowboard brand on craigslist? Sure, why not?! Isn’t doing things in unusual ways what it’s all about? We would like to unload a burgeoning snowboard and action sports label (hardgoods & softgoods) to an interested party who could manage its affairs in a more successful & professional manner. Basically, we have “grown too much to be small” and we are still “too small to be big.” You can take this Action Sports company to the next level by purchasing or absorbing it as an already-existing independent brand with a unique market presence.

This brand has been around for 5 years, yet has remained under the radar. It has been lauded for producing The Best Snowboard In the World, with an eco-friendly green approach to manufacturing and a reputation as one of the most sought-after snowboard decks amongst core snowboarders."

Any guesses?
-Omatic?
-Signal?
-Trilogy Arts?
-Glissade?
-Bitch?

Southerngold

Terry Urban and Gold Coin present: SouthernGold from Flique Creative on Vimeo.

One of my favorite DJs, Producers, bloggers, etc is releasing a new album in a few days, June 1st to be exact. This is in colabo with Gold Coin Clothing, awesome tees, the album will be available to download for free on TPPS and the Gold Coin site. The album is going to consist of Terry's fav dirty south MC's laid over Santogold beats. If you want to see the real Santogold in concert check out her myspace page, she is currently on tour with Trouble and JoFo. June 4th they are all in Montreal, get there! You can download Anne's Plan by Chip Tha Rapper here for free from the album.

Free Moustache Rides!

Copped this story form the LA Times webisite. Patrick Melcher got second at the World Beard and Mustache Championships in AK. I guess he is really into them check out his crew he rolls with. What's really fucked up? I just assumed that was Richie Jackson on the left...its not!

New Fav Website

http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

The Chef Raekwon

Analog hoodie?

Flat Out

New Anon family member...Donnie Dumphy! Who gotcha? Jonny Gotcha!

Habitat Shoes

Here is a pic of the new Habitat skate shoe(s). Looks like Marius is down with them.
More pics to follow later this week.

Also in Habitat news, check out the new cruiser boards with a cork topsheet. No grip? Barefoot cruising? I am going to get one and let you know how it goes. For more info check out, Habitat's website.

On The Couch With Phelper

Thrasher Skateboard Magazine

I don't think Thrasher is really stoked on their "corporate sponsor" for Back to the Berg. I love that Jake calls them out on not even having anyone who could participate.

Maloof Cup AMs Announced

One of the big regrets from 2008 was not attending the Maloof Cup but who knew that it was going to be that crazy, unless you lived in SoCal. If you can't make this year make sure to check it out live online.The official AM invite list was released yesterday. Here are just some of the names invited, Jake Johnston,Marius Syvanen, Morgan Smith, Tyler Bledsoe, Vincent Alvarez, Theotis Beasley, Moose, Mike Anderson, Furby and more. You can check out the complete list here.

More Maloof Cup Info here.

Habitat Skateboards Canadian Tour Video

This footage was put together from the team's fall trip to western Canada. The video includes team rider's Mike McDermott, Fred Gall, Tim O’Connor, Stefan Janoski, Guru Khalsa, Austyn Gillette, Marius Syvanen, Joe Castrucci, Brennan Conroy, Scott Pommier and Ryan Mcguigan.
Also, check out Habitat's new website.

JT

Way too funny.

New Rubber Player Colorway

I didn't post the first two colorways cuz I didn't like the colors but I am feeling the green more.

"Nixon, the premium accessories company from Southern California, is set to release the third surprise color in the limited edition Rubber Player 4x4 series.
For the third installment in the 4x4 series, we are proud to announce a new green colorway. Shipping on May 15th, participating retailers will receive four limited edition Rubber Players in green."

I guess these are pretty popular with the kids, a lot of shops have sold out very quickly with the first two colors.
"The Rubber Player features a 3-hand Japanese quartz movement, custom molded silicone case and band and diamond."

For more info check out www.nixonnow.com

Here Lil Piggy.

iFucked

No comment.

Red House Furniture

Obama is making a difference.

Dylan Reider Gravis Pro Model

To be released very soon to stores are the Dylan (pictured in grey) and the Dylan Mid LX (pictured in black). There are times in shoe design that just change the game, ES Koston 2, ES Koston 3, Etnies Sal Barbier 23, Vans Era, etc. Is another moment in skate shoe history or Fairfax Ave lurking into the industry? A bunch of people are wearing the Dylan already and are claiming pretty hard how comfy they are. Super low profile but check out the footbed if you get a chance, crazy! More info and photos over at Gravis Skate or hypebeast.com

Omar Nike Pro Model?

Its not official but here is what is suppose to be the Omar Salazar pro model coming out from Nike. Peep the Firewire on the back heel, a first for Nike SB. If you haven't seen Omar's Mindfield part(s), check 'em out. What I am really stoked on is coming soon from Nike Delta Force.

Come On Nas!!!

As always, next level beats by 9th Wonder.

Lizard King On DC?!?

Taken at Phoniex Am a couple of weekend backs, looks like the Lizard King is going to be reppin DC. Good move by DC bad bad move by Circa letting him go. Still waiting for confirmation that is legit. Maybe he is not going to Emerica, like I thought back in October.

Like A Bunch Of Kids On The Playground.

Rumors and speculations have been running wild all week with the news of Koston leaving Lakai and where/what he will be wearing on his feet in the future. On this week's Wednesday's With Reda over on the Berrics, Koston is seen wearing Vans on the red carpet for the premier of Observe and Report. ???

Josh Kalis Interview On 48 Blocks

Long term skate pro Josh Kalis has a pretty good interview over on the 48 Blocks website. Even if you are not a big Kal's fan he talks about meeting Jamie Thomas, almost getting in a fight with Rob Dyrdek, Stevie Williams, Alien Workshop and much more. You can't front on Kalis.

Horizontal Shoe Rack

Pretty cool, modern looking, functional, wall mounted so it doesn't take up much space.
"The design is the work of brothers Mark and Jamie, who together founded the London-based design studio J-Me. Both are graduates of Central St. Martins College where they studied product design. The brothers share a drive to take user interaction beyond the basic function of a product, but they are radically different in how they get there."
Buy it here.

No One Likes Surpirses Anyway

Well looks like during this economic downturn at least one person found a job. Levi Brown will be the newest Element family member. If you can get your hands on an Element dealer catalog you can see the graphics.

Koston Leaves Lakai

Check out Lakai.com for more. Where too now Froston? Over to DVS with Gavin or your own shoes out of the crailtap world? But really, who has Koston type money right now, Nike, Gravis (Burton), Vans???