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Altamont – Ralph Steadman ‘Lono’ Tee

For those not in the know, Ralph Steadman is the genius behind every illustration that ever accompanied the Gonzo Journalism by heavyweight author, Hunter S. Thompson. The two of them go together like independent trucks and pool coping, a perfect match. Altamont collaborated with Ralph and brought a range of Tees that showcase work out of ‘The Curse of Lono’, the book referred to as Fear and Loathing in Hawaii! It’s one Tachen’s finest presses in my books and I highly recommend you get hold of a copy for Ralph’s drawings alone; every sketch is a cerebral piece.

Altamont’s collabs have been consistently good over the years and I like very much that someone finally put Steadman’s visuals on cotton, his work should be seen by everyone, it’s truly unique! If you ever thought of getting your hands on a classic Steadmans, then I highly recommend you start with The Curse of Lono. It’s filled with great art and Hunter S. Thomspon writes a damn good story as per usual, but who could doubt that?

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Crayon – Super Furry Animals Collab 7.75″ & 8″

Cardiff-based Crayon Skateboards have been going from strength to strength over the last year picking up some of the UK’s most revered skateboarders. Korahn Gayle’s arrival made Crayon’s increasingly good rep outside of Cardiff soar above the clouds and what way to celebrate with a couple of gorgeous collaboration decks with Cardiff born-and-bred psychedelic design warlock, Pete Fowler.

You’ve almost certainly come across his work before in the form of all the visual pieces that accompany the already tripped out electro-fuzz rockers Super Furry Animals. His trippy characters and flowing colour translate perfectly into Crayon’s graphic identity; slick, perfectly-crafted colourful characters that ooze idiosyncracy and a couple interesting quirks. I couldn’t think of a better way to compliment the bunch of oddballs that ride the waxy kid’s art toy influenced plank. Hell, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve used actual crayons to wax up ledges as a substitute for wax every so often… ‘who’s wax is this crayon now boyo?’

Crayon use everyone’s favourite Deluxe wood (okay, a sweeping statement but I’ve never heard anything but instant gushing from any skater’s mouth at the mention of Deluxe) so you’re guaranteed a solid piece of wood beneath you feet. The deck itself is a joy to ride and it’s not at all difficult to comprehend why when you see someone skate through Cardiff, that 90% of the time, they’ll be riding a Crayon deck. If they keep producing decks like this, and throwing launch parties where the artist in question breaks their ankle in the club’s lav (fully legit! ‘ave it Fowler!) then I wouldn’t be surprised if those odds aren’t just exclusive to Cardiff, but spread across the UK. Keep it homegrown, keep it fresh. Fowler helps Crayon keep things both real and unreal, and I encourage everyone to get on board.

Head over to the Crayon website for an exclusive interview with Pete Fowler himself.

Right – 8″ – Below 7.75″

Stanley

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Creature Skateboards Football

The World Cup is on, England have been rubbish so far against Algeria and the USA and British people seem dubious about our chances of winning the World’s most wanted trophy.

Creature on the other hand, being the most unlikely skate company to piggy back the tournament with their hesh-filled team have unleashed a football this month so you can chuck it in the back of the van on a skate trip and have a keepy ups sesh in between rolling with your best mates!

Their ‘Yah We Did It Soccer Ball’ is out there now, track it down and give it a kick in.

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Marcel Veldman/5050 collab tees

Fluff legend Marcel Veldman has rolled out some more collab tee shirts with the 5050 Store in Bristol this month.

If you like rocking it then these screen printed, photo print graphic tees with the classic 5050 embroidered label on the hem is for you this month.

These are £25 from their online store and in your hands within days. Get them before they are out of stock.

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etnies Barge Enjoi collab

Changing seasons equals news gear and our recommendation for new shoes this week comes from etnies, whose Jose Rojo Enjoi collab shoe seems to be going down a storm out there right now.

This is not the first collab The Barge shoe has seen, the Thunder collaboration from last year was a success in terms of comfort, style and general wear and tear- the latter benefiting from the sturdy one-piece toe wrap that protects your pinkys whilst your feet do the shredding.

If you like a padded tongue protecting your feet when you skate and opt for a wider shoe for street skating then you will probably enjoy these as they provide more protection than your average slim skate shoe with a vulcanized sole but are not on the heavy side either. Of course these come with the usual STI footbed for increased comfort and cushioning so they are a dream once on your feet and they look pretty dope all round.

Enjoi these at your local SOS this month as they have just been released.

Emilio Gonzales

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First look: Consolidated Oaxacan Animal Series

Consolidated have sent us a first look on their new Oaxacan Animal Series that have just arrived in the UK yesterday at Power.

Expect these to be in your local SOS in the next week or so and also watch this space for a full Consolidated UK tour feature with words from Roberto Aleman, Danger and Sean Guiterrez plus 2 video edits and a gallery very soon.

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Element Cliff Shorts

These Element denim shorts available now from their Spring 2010 collection come as a slim fit and although made from 100% Cotton they wear well with perfect amount of stretch so you can skate in them. The quality of the denim is superior and save cutting down those old jeans for use as the summer kicks in.

Check out the Cliff’s for yourself, they are out there retailing in the right stores for about £50.

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Element Voyage Polo

Element’s new Voyage Polo is light as hell and extremely soft to the touch. It’s a slim, but comfortable fit made from 100% cotton and also really lightweight and great for a real summer’s day which we all know is bound to hit soon enough!

This is an amazing skate combo, both practically and style wise and comes with small embroidered logo on the chest pocket and a small logo on the back. They come in red and black and will set you back just under £40, search them out in your local skater owned shop.

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Element Eternal Shorts & Intersection Shirt

I’d put these new Eternal shorts down for a day at the beach rather than a bowl. They give off a more respectable appearance and feel slightly more designer than redneck. I love having a pair of pimping shorts in my collection, girls love good pants and I love good girls, you do the math.

The Intersection Shirt is actually one of the nicest garments I’ve ever received from Element. The shirt has an Oxford style feel to it with a chambray appearance. It’s lightweight 100% cotton though, fitted and extremely nice to wear. I do actually skate in it, but I know I’d be cheesed off when I eventually hang up and slide across the concrete tearing it to shits but hey-ho.

This combination goes well together, if you like this then click here for more from this year’s Element Spring 2010 collection.

Danger

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Etnies Malto

This kid’s got it all, talent, style, smiles and now his very own skate shoe on Etnies. I wasn’t surprised when Etnies announced a Malto model to be honest, he is probably one of the best up and coming skateboarders out there. I’ve had the pleasure of road testing these lately and firstly the shoe has a decent appearance but under the suede lies a variety of tech – I guess this symbolizes the Malto brand quite nicely.

The low profile design feels loafer like, but the reinforced toe cap and triple stitching makes this chiller quite a tough cookie and should leave you rather happy when your feet come up against the usual griptape durability we all endure. In the heel you have System G2 Platinum which counter acts with impact to keep those bruises at bay over the summer months. The STI molded polyurethane footbed and double wrap vulc soles make for a comfortable and reassuring ride, a simple formula that any skate shoe should have!

If you combine all these elements and push them into super slim and lightweight shoe, then you end up with stellar results and that’s pretty much Etnies have achieved here. He’s one of the good ones, so I’d definitely invest in these if they are your cup of sole.

Danger