Copenhagen and everything going down there with the CPH Pro is this week’s hot topic. Yesterday saw David Gonzales and Luan Oliveira ruling the double stair Burning Of The Witch comp, while Chris Pfanner did his stuff and knocked out a serious NBD down an enormous 19 stair. Who says throwing yourself down stairs isn’t trendy any more?
Check out this video from Transworld’s Blair Alley and get your mind blown.
Pfanner is pfucking pfantastic like pfwoah.
Every year the CPH Pro proves itself to be a contest that fully deserves your full-attention. If Torey Pudwill’s performance in last year was anything to go by then you can be rest assured that all your favourite skaters will be opening up the superb CPH Skatepark just to shut down all over again.
Unfortunately, Copenhagen isn’t so easy for a lot of us skate-rats to travel to. But don’t fear, DVS will be streaming a live web cast of the event so you don’t miss a single trick.
The street and vert competitions will be kicking off this weekend so keep your eye on the DVS website as the live stream will begin on Saturday 26th June to cover the street qualifiers, concluding the following day when everyone’s sweated out.
Here’s last years highlights to get you going…
Steve Forstner and Julian Dykmans pay tribute to the favourite tricks of each rider on the Antiz team. Sweeney, if you are reading this, drop em a line mate.
Jason Adams + beers + BBQ’s + mini ramp = fun. Get some with Black Label this morning.
This weekend’s Mansfield Plaza jam from Volcom was captured by James Gardner’s lens. Click play for footage of Harry Lintell, Josh Parr, Smedley, Manhead, Sweeney, Dougy, Jimmy Boyce and many more.
WILD IN THE PARKS 2010 – Mansfield Plaza from Maverick Skateparks on Vimeo.
Furry fellas aside, here’s what Ken did for Brandon Jenson’s lens.
It’s no secret that Altamont is a skateboard thread with a difference. They have diversity in their lines and produce cloth of the highest standards. When being treated with the honour of giving their product the wear and tear test on this occasion, I got hold of some Alameda denim’s and a T-Shirt collab between Altamont and the coolest cartoonist to ever grace paper with pencil, Ralph Steadman.
If you are yet to set legs in a pair of Altamont denim then I can simply say you are missing out on a revolution in skate apparel. These 98% cotton / 2% spandex five-pocket Kurabo denims were designed purposely for skateboarding with style. The abraised denim itself is rather heavy and very soft with superior craftsmanship in finish. Andrew Reynold’s designed these himself and even though they are quite skinny – let us not forgot the legs belonging to the man who is designing these jeans here – they fit comfortably and work a treat both on and off the board. Go get some.
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Click here to view the tee collab.
Getting excited about reissues really shows one’s age, but the truth of matter is, anything that gets another shelf life opportunity usually means it was the dog’s testicles the first time round and therefore deserves this well overdue encore!
Element recently added Ray to their team of super humans and when they announced the re-release of the famous “stitchhead” graphic, Ray’s first ever pro board released in 1989 (artwork by Sean Cliver), not only did I shit myself with excitement about the graphic, I also came unannounced and endlessly when I learnt it would be pressed on a featherlight construction deck in my favourite shape (*14) and size, 8 x 31.75! The only downside to this was that ultimately, it meant I had to take it out the wrapper and skate it, but this was after all the initial intent of the original, so I guess mounting it on my wall was never an option.
This board cannot be faulted in any way, it’s flawless! The size, the press, the shape, the weight and obviously this ltd graphic is the best combination of plies I’ve ever had the privilege of kicking around and I cannot share my excitement enough, I love it. Element have introduced a number system for choosing the shape that suits your riding style best, this is by far the coolest thing introduced into skateboarding as far as I’m concerned, there’s nothing quite like finding familiarity under your feet when hitting a fresh pool, rail or ledge. Ray’s board is pressed in *14, check out Element’s site to find the shape that works for you.
Have I mentioned this is the best board I’ve ever ridden? Sorry, have I not? Well, it’s true, this board caters for my needs on every level possible, bowls, parks and street, this deck is the perfect all rounder. It’s super light too, which makes it snappy and responsive. Skateboarding…it’s a beautiful thing.
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You may have seen many offcuts from this production so far on here but here’s the official 2nd teaser for Phil Harvey’s Keep Keen promo featuring John Bell, Ben Grove, Chris Barrett, Ben Rowles, Mitch Faber and Lewis Threadgold. Phil is currently planning trips to Milan, Barcelona and Berlin so that the release drops in August. Watch this space.
Keep Keen: Teaser 2 from PhilH on Vimeo.
The 9th Annual Girls Skate Jam went down at Pioneer Skatepark this weekend. The event saw girls from all over the globe head to St Albans and get some serious shralping done. Here the results alongside a couple of photos from the event courtesy of Sophie Allen.
Mini-Ramp Comp
1st – Hilary Pearce (Australia)
2nd – Danielle Mellor (UK)
3rd – Georgina Matthews (NZ)
Under 18s Comp
1st – Laura Johnson (UK)
2nd – Charlotte Brennon (UK)
3rd – Caitlyn Robinson (UK)
Over 18s Comp
1st – Georgina Matthews (NZ)
2nd – Emma Richardson (UK)
3rd – Danielle Gallacher (UK)
Sponsored Comp
1st – Lucy Adams (UK)
2nd – Evelien Bouilliart (Belgium)
3rd – Caroline Dynybil (Czech Rep)
Footage is yet to come but why not have a look at last years official edit from Rogue Skateboards while you wait?
