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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.
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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
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
Eric Koston Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament
November 16th, 2008 in Lifestyle by Lars
You already know they own the concrete, so check out your favorite pros as they get down on the green. Eric Koston, John Cardiel, Mike Carrol, Rick Howard, Brandon Biebel, and other skate vets got their swing on this past weekend for the Eric Koston x Active Invitational, a ‘celebrity’ charity golf tournament with all proceeds going to Ohio Skate Park. Peep the flick to see what happens when bunch of skaters take their A.D.D. to the golf course, and as an added bonus, check Boil the Ocean’s breakdown of the event HERE.
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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
Tech Deck Collectors Series - Steve Caballero
November 15th, 2008 in Toys by Lars
For years now, Tech Deck has given skaters and non-skaters something to do in the classroom. Now Tech Deck introduces their Collector Series - same miniature decks you love, but with old school style, or as Cab says, “Toys for lil old school boys”. Pictured above is skate legend (and rising artist) Steve Caballero’s retro Powell dragon graphic. Like all Tech Deck fingerboards, it also comes with metal trucks, graphics wheels and grip tape. As a bonus, the collector series comes with a cool retro sticker and display-ready pack. Check out a larger image below and stop by your local skate shop to purchase.
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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…
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Gravis Slip-On Lowdown
November 11th, 2008 in Sneakers by Lars
Set to drop this month, we have Gravis‘ Slip-on Lowdown, part of Gravis’ new skate shoe lineup. This buttery premium leather slip-on is a nice change-up in the sky high sneaker kingdom. No laces and no shin-high cut makes it a winner in our book. Also in Gravis news, Alien Workshop pro Dylan Rieder is officially on the Gravis skateboarding team. Congrats, homie.
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Converse Skateboarding - Website Launched
November 10th, 2008 in Sneakers by Lars
Time to put the rumors to rest. Anthony Pappalardo, Ethan Fowler, Sammy Baca, Raymond Molinar, and Nick Trapasso makeup the official Cons (Converse) skateboarding team. Well, what about the other rumors? Are the shoes legit? Absolutely. Visit the brand skatin’ new Converse Skateboarding site to view the full sneaker lineup and get ready to lace up as the shoes will all begin to trickle out month after month. And after seeing how flawless most of these shoes are, we’d say that Converse is the new Nike, but you’re right, it already is.