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Punch and Eagle in Flight part 4

Kill City Skateboards‘ trip to Oregon reaches its final chapter today as part 4 of this fantastic video series of “Punch an Eagle in flight” drops online. In this final episode the crew hook up with legendary park builder Mark “Red” Scott of Dreamland skateparks, then head north to the mystical Orcas Island. Watch the last webisode featuring Jake Collins, Marc Churchill, Jerome, Beanhead and Dainton here.

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Rob Smith’s LA photo blog

Death, Supra and Black Sheep pro Rob Smith is currently on the road and has traveled through Europe to get to the gold paved streets of Los Angeles. His second week in California sees Rob in Eric Dressen’s hands to get a Screamer, sessions at the Baker Boys warehouse, outdoor parks, art shows and much more.

This is part 2 of a series of photos. Start planning your own trip this summer and get out there and get some too.

Two of the most motivated guys on earth!
A selection of my favourite stars.

The only thing people use umbrellas for over here. Sun.
Playing dress up for a Supra photo shoot.
My homie Eric Dressen was kind enough to give me a tattoo.
Mid tattage.
So stoked on how it turned out! Thanks again Eric.
This only applies here.
This skatepark reminds me of a friend in Costa Rica right now.
I dont think anyone has skated this rail.
Couldn't stop laughing at this!
Nowison!
Baker Boys Neck Face.
Art show.
What a line up!

These photos below are from week 1.

Rob Smith sent us over a series of photos for a gallery blog feature with snaps from the first week in the sunshine. So far his sights have been shared with fellow Brits abroad, Fos and Nordberg at backyard pools, ditches, parks and street spots all over the Californian playground and also grabbed a seat at the Danny Way film premiere for good measure.

Classic first L.A photo
We went to the freak show
The freakshow consisted of lots of animals with 2 heads
Venice Beach overview
Sam and the Melch at Venice Beach
Saturday at Lincoln Park. Nobody there.
L.A Steez
Got da Dolla's
Mr lowercase t, the best photo I ever shot
Fos took advantage of Danny Way's free favourite candy
Some Melch insta artwork right there
Nice board dude
This is not a skatepark handrail
This is how to get down
Miller flip at Aarto's
Death
More ditches bitches
The man, the moment, the thunder
Imagine that
Fresh whip
Downtown
The Lizard cover spot
More of these will be coming soon, check back next week
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Brazilian bowl bash with Glifberg, Barros, Grosso and more

Thrasher have footage of a jam going down at Pedro’s bowl with a host of rippers in tow for the session in Floripa, Brazil. The party included visits from Christian Hosoi, Rune Glifberg, Jeff Grosso, Omar Hassan, Sandro Dias, Duane Peters and the ridiculous skills of Pedro Barros. Click play for handplants, lipslides, no shoes smiths and much, much more.

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Northampton scene video ‘Escapism’ online

The locals of Northampton have put together a scene video caled Escapism and posted it to youtube for you to watch today.

The edit was put together by Ash Seck and features sections from Louis Charles, Rob Read, Ash Seck, Tom Watson, Leo Pickard, Davey Johns and many more.

Watch the full film below or click through to youtube for individual sections.

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Kyle Leeper gets fresh on a Stereo Vinyl Cruiser

stereoskateboardsKyle Leeper skates a ditch in this latest Stereo vinyl cruiser clip. These cruisers have now arrived and can be found in your local skate shop right now, grab one for the summer.

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Madness: The pain of making Flip’s ‘Sorry’

aliboulalaThe pain of not making tricks and the overall pressure of completing individual sections making skateboard videos is revealed in the making of Flip’s ‘Sorry’ video captured here by French Fred this week. Boulala, Rowley and more share the rage.

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Streetfest 2012 returns to London on May 6th

Streetfest returns to Old Street again on the bank holiday Sunday 6th May so get ready for more mini ramp action, music, graf and a whole bunch of street culture from London locals.

The mini ramp comp is invitational so if you want in, then get hold of Dave Chesson direct and get yourself on that list.

streetfest_2012

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Simple Sessions results and Vans video

This year’s Simple Sessions in Tallinn, Estonia went down this weekend wth what looked to be a really creative layout built for the event. Austen Seaholm took first place with Ross McGouran, the only Brit to end up in the top 15 after coming first in the semi’s with Korahn Gayle and Kris Vile both making it through in that round.

Watch the footage of Vans riders from the event below. Results:

1 Austen Seaholm USA
2 Axel Cruysberghs BEL
3 Simon Stricker SUI
4 Thaynan Costa POR
5 Phil Zwijsen BEL
6 Jonathan Thijs BEL
7 Tomas Vintr CZE
8 Didrik Galasso NOR
9 Gosha Konishev RUS
10 Tim Zom NED
11 Bastien Salabanzi FRA
12 Ruben Rodrigues POR
13 Ross McGouran GBR
14 Max Kruglov RUS
15 Egor Golybev RUS

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Manny Lopez and Kyron Davis skate Mile End

Manny Lopez and Kyron Davis were filmed skating a quick sesh at Mile End’s concrete haven this Spring. Press play for the fruits.

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The High Five does Vegas

thehighfiveBart Jones, Justin Modica, Preston Harper, Randy Ploeser, Steve Nesser and Horsey made a trip to Las Vegas and came back with some fun.