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The Skateboard Mag January ‘08 - Steve Alba
November 19th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
While Slap Magazine just dropped their final issue, The Skateboard Mag is dropping it’s January issue featuring none other than skate legend Steve Alba on the cover. Even better, it’s The Skateboard Mag’s second photo issue in five years! That means tons of photos for you to examine for hours, contemplating ‘Is that fakie or nollie?’. Be on the lookout for the new mag to hit skate shops and newsstands now. See the full cover below.
Info: Vans
BambooSk8 - %100 Bamboo Skateboards
November 18th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
Thinking outside the classic 7-ply maple make-up, BambooSk8 manufactures decks completely out of…you guessed it, bamboo! Besides the eco-friendly aspect, bamboo boards are lighter, stronger, and have more pop than the classic set-up, not to mention all-natural style points. Visit BambooSk8 for a list of retailers and try one out for yourself. Better yet, sign up for their ‘Win Free Decks for a Year‘ Contest - all you have to do is enter! And don’t be fooled by the phonies, BambooSk8’s decks are made from %100 bamboo.
Info: BambooSk8
Ryan Sheckler Private Park Videos
November 18th, 2008 in Skateboarding by CJL
Last time we posted about Ryan, we saw him hooking off on some kid. But now we see Ryan at his finest skating his own personal private park. You can catch video 1 above, and click here for an Etnies version of Ryan’s private park.
Info: Ryan Sheckler
Slap Magazine December 2008 - Final Issue
November 18th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
With all the benefits the digital world brings us - light speed information sharing being the cornerstone - it still has its drawbacks. The toll of the ‘net and the struggling economy brings another magazine to its knees, longtime skate mag Slap has released its final issue: December 2008. But the good news is Emerica pros Heath Kirchart gets the cover and Leo Romero gets a 14-page interview. Slap went down with a fight, and hey, it’s not completely over because their website is now the new place to catch up on all the news. And word on the street is their forum is the best out.
Info: Emerica
Mighty Healthy Skate Decks - - GO SKATE
November 17th, 2008 in Skateboarding by CJL
Just a reminder that the Mighty Healthy Skateboard decks are available at your local Mighty Healthy retailer. There are three differnt sizes and themes to choose from, act fact though, because there were only limited amounts of decks produced!
Info: MH
Diamond Supply Co. x Chocolate Deck
November 15th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
For the wall or the wallride, you decide. Skate fashion icon Diamond Supply Co. linked up with veteran skate label Chocolate Skateboards for this muppet flaunting “Lil’ Diamond D” Deck, Chocolate pro Daniel Castillo’s pro model board. Chocolate brings the deck quality while Diamond brings the style steez. Stunts, Blunts, and Skateboards, ya dig? “7.75 x 31.13″ $45.99
Info: Active
Deluxe Holiday 2008 Catalog
November 14th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
Deluxe Distribution (Real, Spitfire, Thunder, Anti-Hero, Krooked) released their Holiday 2008 Catalog. Clcik the link below to catch up on all the new product from these highly notable skate brands. Word is there’s a tight video clip on the Anti-Hero page. Check your local skate shop for the goods.
Info: Deluxe Holiday 2008 Catalog
Tha Clinic: “Skate Stoppers”
November 14th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
Skate stoppers are a skater’s worst nightmare. If you’re not familiar with the term, a skate stopper is a metal obstacle that is anchored or welded onto rails, ledges, or any other ‘natural’ skate terrain to prevent skaters from skating. Often private property owner’s and colleges put them up to keep skater’s off the premises or for ‘liability reasons’. Skate stoppers have evolved over time but skater’s are pretty handy and oftentimes still find a way to overcome them. Awhile back, The Skateboard Mag even featured an article on how to dissemble these pesky obstacles. Tha Clinic stumbled upon a skate stopper employee and videotaped just how the stoppers are installed - and yeah, in typical clueless fashion, the guy installing them just doesn’t get skateboarding. But the stoppers are ’selling like hotcakes’ and keeping him employed. Click HERE to watch the vid. Another spot down…
Info: Tha Clinic
Mighty Healthy Fall ‘08 Decks
November 7th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
Unlike the 24/7 perfect skate weather out in Cali, skaters here on the East coast gotta man up and shred through the winter, so it’s no surprise NYC skate-roots clothing label Mighty Healthy dropped their first-ever skate decks just in time for the cold weather. The deck pictured above features a popular graphic from MH’s Fall ‘08 Collection while the other two feature classic MH logos. View the other two below and expect these to drop soon. Shred Mighty!
Info: Mighty Healthy
Valter Vale Nearly Dies On Mega Ramp
November 6th, 2008 in Skateboarding by Lars
Apparently, surfer Valter Vale thought the mega ramp was like riding a giant wave. The only difference being the ramp is made of wood, he’s going over 30mph, he falls off the board and does an unplanned backflip, and comes inches away from snapping his neck or worse. Meanwhile, Bob Burnquist is hysterically laughing on the top of the ramp–quite a different reaction from the tear jerking scene he put on at the X-Games when he robbed Danny Way’s gold medal.