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‘Out Of Stock’ blog goes online

‘Out Of Stock‘ is a special exhibition due to take place in the early summer of 2011 that focusses on creative work to emerge from Stockwell Skatepark created by a myriad of contributing artists.

In the build up to the exhibition a blog has been set up for the purpose of hosting anyone’s stories or photos from Stockwell, old and new. Despite being online for just a couple of weeks, it’s already picking up momentum and will inevitably evolve into a valuable and comprehensive source for all things Stockwell by the time next summer comes along.

Have a look at the blog by clicking this link and watch the trailer for ‘Out Of Stock‘ below.

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Watch: Sam Bird’s ‘Under Grey Skies’

Sam Bird has recently invested in a Canon 550D and has gone on a filming mission around London resulting in this short little edit entitled ‘Under Grey Skies‘ that’s a perfect aesthetic treat to get you hyped this cold monday morning.

The video features the switch maestro (think about it…) Dave Wallace and the rest of Sam’s friends. Have a look below, it’s well worth a watch.

When you’re done, head over to Sam’s website and ‘follow’ him in the way that’s acceptable and not creepy.

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Wheelscape’s Petersfield park is now open!

Another one of Wheelscape’s super smooth creations is now ready to be shredded and shralped by all that are keen. Now, there’s no one better to introduce the new park to you than Wheelscape Architect Jeremy Donaldson; here’s what he had to say about the park via email.

“Wheelscape’s skatepark in Petersfield is ready to roll.  Fresh super smooth concrete for street and bowl riders alike, featuring a super long linear street course and a double level bowl.  Micro & mini quarters, long ledges, flat bar, hubbas, 2-flat-2 set with rail, brick gap and a wave kicker keep you entertained along over 60m of real street terrain. The main bowl is Wheelscape’s most organic creation to date with rollers in the bowl, on the coping and the decks; the platforms turn up into quarters which link into the 8ft curved Burnside wall at one end of the bowl.  The 5-6ft mid section of the bowl has several hips and a roller connecting into the mellow 8 foot deep end. There is a timber deck along the length of the skatepark to give people space to chill and help stop the usual new-skatepark-mud-bath situation.”

Sounds awesome right? Have a look at the video Wheelscape posted today to celebrate the opening below and check the map to start planning your trip.

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Skate Xmas Sale in Bristol this weekend!

The Bristol based distribution company Jett 26 are holding a Xmas Sale this coming weekend (4th and 5th December). There’s a whole host of brands included in the sale with shoes from Kickzoo and threads from King Apparel so get involved South West heads!

See the flyer below for all the further information you could want.

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The Shiner Ship Tour sets sail in January

The wonderful indoor parks that make Ireland a top winter holiday destination for all UK skateboarders are going to be subjected to the savages aboard the good ship Shiner. Nicky Howells, Jake Collins, Stu Graham and Josh “Manhead” Young will be joining Conhuir Lynn in Ireland in January for a Monster tour.

See the flyer below for all the dates and deets and get involved!

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Slam x HTL website now online

After a monster of a year, Henry Edwards-Wood shows no sign of turning off the taps as the Hold Tight London x Slam City Skates website goes online.

The new site will feature frequently updated footage, offcuts, observations and more from the Big Smoke, as well as blogs from the globetrotting John Tanner and plenty more goodness. Click the banner below to go and have a look around yourselves.

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Watch: Nicky Howells shred the Bristol Warehouse

Having a sheltered spot at this time of year is not only crucial to keeping those tricks on lock but it’s also a quintessential part of British skating. Nothing beats getting a few of your mates, finding a warehouse or empty carpark, building some ramps and collectively giving Old Man Winter the finger.

Nicky Howells has done just that in this little edit knocked up by James Harris for éS Europe. As expected, there’s some bonkers flippery in here that only Nicky’s legs could achieve. Watch and enjoy below…

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Incoming: The MIA video by Josh Stewart

Welcome to Miami, the MIA Skateshop video, premiered last weekend and is the latest skate video to come from one of the hardest working filmers in the game, and one the biggest advocate of the VX-1000 ever, Josh Stewart.

The trailer for this has been around for some time but the amount of views it’s had on youtube is criminal. His films accurately reflect the passion and effort involved from both the skateboarders and himself, something that very much deserves your support. So while we patiently wait for the DVD to drop sometime very soon here’s the trailer to remind you that there’s definitely one more big banger to ask Father Christmas for this year.

The film features full sections from two rarely seen favourites Ed Selego and Forrest Kirby, as well as other east coast killers, Brian Delatorre, Ben Gore, Joel Meinholz and Paul Deoliveira.

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Justin Cefai on HYPE!

HYPE! Skateboards announced earlier this week that Justin Cefai is the latest cat they’ve been proud to let out of the bag.

Watch his gorgeously shot welcome video below and get hyped on more from HYPE!

And yeah, we can definitely get used to seeing more 7D footage around. Colours!

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Leo Romero is Thrasher’s Skater of the Year

Thrasher have just announced their 2010 Skater of the Year and, as Phelps states, it was a ‘no-brainer’… Leo Romero is officially the world’s best skateboarder in 2010. Fully deserved too as not only did he absolutely smash it, but he single-handedly took handrail skating to an entire new level.

Watch the video below to see him receive news of his prize and if you’re not convinced then go and watch Stay Gold and Brainwash and try to argue otherwise. Well done Leo!