The Gonz is in town this month and has hooked up with Huck Magazine for a one off pop-up art show on Saturday November 10th. One Week, One Show is a 24-hour pop-up show featuring drawings, paintings, affordably priced postcards and experimental scrolls by Mark Gonzales.
All the work was created by The Gonz in the space of seven days, during an impromptu visit to London in November 2012, and will be available to purchase from 71A Leonard St. Prices range from affordable postcards and poetry to intricate, large-scale multi-media scrolls.
News just in from Korahn, but who will he be riding for next?
“As of today I will no longer be riding for Crayon Skateboards. I would like to say a big thank you to Dykie and Crayon Skateboards for hooking me up over the last couple of years and for giving me a Pro board.
I have really enjoyed working with Dykie and the rest of the team and wish them all the best of luck in the future! I would also like to thank Nick Richards for all of his input over the years
Here is the Crayon Ad we recently put out, filmed and edited by Nick and Dykie. Cheers Guys.”
With 10 days to go before Pretty Sweet drops onto premiere screens across the planet, Kansas born, Girl Skateboards pro, Sean Malto spills some beans on his trips to the UK, what’s coming from Pretty Sweet and a little bit more.
How different has this year been, knowing you started 2012 wearing a pair of Nike‘s?
Man, it’s so crazy. I’m just starting a different chapter in my skate life. I’m just grateful for the opportunity that I have to skate for some of the best companies in the world. With that though, it creates much more traveling for me.
This was your second trip to London in 2 months, what’s your take on the terrain we have here to skate?
It’s tough, but I love the way footage looks in London. I’m a big fan of all of the Blueprint videos.
Have you found how rough our streets are a hindrance or a challenge?
It’s definitely a challenge. Getting stuff in London does not come easy! It’s a lot of walking and skating just to get to the spot. Then you have to deal with the weathered ground. I have a lot of fun in London though so I try and go there when I can.
Have you managed to film any footage for Pretty Sweet in London’s streets?
I got a few things in London that are in my part. Feds (Girl Filmer) and myself came out and skated around for 10 days and filmed kinda everything from skating spots to taking the tube. I’m not sure how they ended up editing my part but I’m sure some of that footage is in there.
Any particular UK spots that you enjoyed most?
The bench that turns into a flatbar is amazing. I’ve never skated anything like that in my life.
What about the culture, the people and the food. Some Americans hate our food…
I’m the least pickiest eater. I like all types of food, so that doesn’t bother me at all. The people are always nice and I definitely enjoy a good pub every once in a while!
Growing up in Kansas, did you have any knowledge about the UK skate scene at all?
I didn’t know a lot about it, other than the Blueprint videos. When I started hanging out with people that have visited the UK, everyone always mentioned that Nick Jensen was killing it.
Which UK skaters do you rate the most?
There’s so many talented people. Neil Smith, Nick Jensen, Danny Brady, Jerome Campbell, Paul Shier…..they’re all so awesome to watch skate.
Is your Pretty Sweet part finished yet?
Last day of filming was October 15th, so I’m all done!
Where was the majority of your footage for this production filmed?
Kinda a little bit of everywhere. Over the past few years I’ve spent time all over Europe, China, and the US, so it’s just a collection of everything I’ve filmed.
Which trick was the biggest pain in the ass to get down and where?
I filmed one of my last tricks a week before the deadline of the video. It was one of the scariest tricks I’ve every put myself through. It sucked so bad. When I landed it, I was more happy that I didn’t have to try it again than I was about landing it!
Did you have to go back to any spots to re-shoot tricks you didn’t particularly like?
There were a few things I had to go back to. Towards the end, it was more about trying to do tricks I’d been putting off until the deadline.
Did you manage to get any NBD’s down in this section?
Haha! I’m not sure. I’m not the best at skate history. I’m sure there’s a couple tricks that seem to be NBD’s, but someone probably did it at EMB 20 years ago.
We always discuss the skateboarders, but the filmers are equally important to mention when it comes to film productions. Out of Ty Evans, Federico, Ryan Lovell, Sam Newman and Roger Bagley, which one person gets the very best out of the team for their parts on the day, which filmers do you like working with mostly, and who filmed the majority of your part?
I love all those guys. Ty Evans, Ryan Lovell, and Feds filmed the majority. To be able to work with all those guys has been an amazing experience. I did work with Ty Evans a lot for Pretty Sweet. He’s so motivated, and knows what it takes to get a video done. I’ve never been on more productive trips than Ty Evans’ trips.
Sean hits up a bs nose blunt at the Ladbroke Grove rail, poached by Matt Anderson’s phone cam.
Do you know what other names came up first before they chose the title Pretty Sweet?
There was one other name that I really liked, inspired by Keenan Milton. I don’t know if I should say it, because I think it could be used for another video somewhere down the road!
Brandon Biebel mentioned in a recent interview that Guy Mariano’s part is going to blow minds. Have you been on any filming missions with him for this production?
I’ve seen a few things on trips, but Guy is a very talented and motivated person. His part is going to exceed any expectations. To me, his part is going to be one of the best parts ever in skateboarding.
Who is everyone hyped on for this video from the Chocolate camp?
Obviously MJ is the man. All the new guys on the team killed it as well though! Stevie Perez, Elijah, Raven, and Vincent took this video to a whole new level!
Any words on Gino, Koston and Howard?
Watching Gino is, and always will be amazing. No one makes it look better than him. Rick Howard is a big reason why Girl is so awesome, and why this video is even happening. I have so much respect for Rick and always have such a great time hanging out with him. Koston’s the best skater in the world! But you guys already knew that right?
For all the new skaters out there who may not have seen classic Girl Skateboards videos, Mouse or Goldfish. If you had to choose a section from each film, which ones would you choose
Koston in Mouse and Jeron’s section in Goldfish.
Tell us something about Pretty Sweet that we don’t know?
Trunk Boyz are always fun and funny to hang out with. If anyone from London wants a dose of the Trunk Boyz, I would suggest going to the premiere in the UK! They’ll be there, and in full force!
Last words….
Don’t piss into the wind.
Pretty Sweet premiere’s in the UK at the Richmix Cinema, London on Monday November 19th. Girl and Chocolate team riders Raven Tershy, Elijah Berle, Rick Howard, Cory Kennedy, Vincent Alvarez and Stevie Perez will be in attendance on the night. Pre-order the deluxe DVD boxset from your local skate shop this week.
Watch Sean’s latest footage for Kansas City skate shop Escapist, whose latest video ‘Red and Yellow’ just dropped this weekend. This part also features footage of Tyshaun Johnson.
Watch this clip of how Sean was sponsored by Girl too.
Total annihilation here filmed at the Diamond bowl from Russo, Tershy, Gonzales, Fletcher, Jaws and many more. If you have not checked out our Halloween feature yet, we have all of the very best Halloween skate edits piled into one feature here. It’s being updated daily with edits as they drop online.
This weekend’s annual mini ramp champs hosted in Skegness was one not to miss. Heathen’s Ryan Hurt took the honours in first place. Watch the footage courtesy of Sidewalk here.
There’s nothing like waking up to some footage of San Francisco’s finest. Aptly released on the day of the election in the US, Dennis Busenitz throws his hat into the mix in the Presidential running with lines so fast that his filmer is literally left behind in the scramble. Brick Harbour bring you this one. Do it.
It’s been a while since we have been graced with Brent Atchley‘s presence on a deck. We have witnessed this man turn up to European skate events asleep at the wheel and destroy at will. Nothing has changed by the strength of this new Dakine footage.
This year could well be the year of serious progression for the nippas as yet another feat is broken by upcoming rippers. 12 year old Alana Smith hit the history books this week as she became the 2nd female in history to land a 540 McTwist in a comp over in the US called Exposure 2012. Bones Brigade member and Mctwist originator Mike McGill saw it first hand. Watch this.
The word Halloween must have brought out Deer Man of Dark Woods from the cold. His latest clip featuring a guest appearnace from the Beast of Gevaudan is here to be devoured. Backside boneless praise all round.
With 10 days to go before 
There’s nothing like waking up to some footage of San Francisco’s finest. Aptly released on the day of the election in the US, Dennis Busenitz throws his hat into the mix in the Presidential running with lines so fast that his filmer is literally left behind in the scramble. Brick Harbour bring you this one. Do it.
Nick Garcia now has his name on Element wood.
It’s been a while since we have been graced with Brent Atchley‘s presence on a deck. We have witnessed this man turn up to European skate events asleep at the wheel and destroy at will. Nothing has changed by the strength of this new Dakine footage. 
This year could well be the year of serious progression for the nippas as yet another feat is broken by upcoming rippers. 12 year old Alana Smith hit the history books this week as she became the 2nd female in history to land a 540 McTwist in a comp over in the US called Exposure 2012. Bones Brigade member and Mctwist originator Mike McGill saw it first hand. Watch this. 
The word Halloween must have brought out Deer Man of Dark Woods from the cold. His latest clip featuring a guest appearnace from the Beast of Gevaudan is here to be devoured. Backside boneless praise all round.