Ipath have released a fantastic documentary on the life and times of long time skateboarder Matt Rodriguez this week. Sole Rebel discusses Matt’s history, the history of Ipath shoes and Matt’s new pro model.
Watch it here and take in where this wonderful company finds its message.
Jani Laitiala provides some serious entertainment with these Switch Bangers.
Andrew Reynolds won this year’s Maloof Money Cup that has just passed in the US. Watch a video of the Boss from the comp here.
If you have not seen Arto Saari‘s backyard pool yet, here’s the best chance to see how it was put together.
Watch a quick timeline of the build and an amazing session featuring Lance Mountain, Christian Hosoi, Ben Nordberg, Dylan Rieder, Dominik Dietrich, Steve Caballero and more.
The lads from Earth Pain returned from a skate trip to Stockholm, Sweden recently and posted this latest video edit for your viewing pleasure. Watch footage of Tom Knox, Jonnie Craig, Casper Brooker and Sam Taylor.
The much documented XC Skatepark in Hemel Hempstead will officially open with a skate jam that is planned for Sunday 18th September. Expect a big turnout from the UKs best skaters and get this one in your diary now.
The Welsh scene celbrated the Porthcawl Skatepark that Maverick have delivered them recently. Watch all the footage from the gathering at this amazing park courtesy of Matthew Ryan here.
The Essex skate scene are busy right now as ever. Not only have they just completed the annual Lords of the Sword filming for you to vote the winner on here in 2 weeks time, the locals of Rayleigh had a summer jam with Switch Skate shop. Watch all of Monster Network’s coverage featuring Barry Dring, Nigel Davies, Warren ‘Great Tricks’, Glenn Steed, Sean Kelly, Wil Thompson, George Gough, Sonny Treffers and more in the video edit below.
Visit Switch this week to pick up Lakai shoes for £35!
Rayleigh Skateboard Comp Results Aug 29th 2011
Under 16’s
1st Place – Salar Kooshki
2nd Place – Harry Emmanouilidis
3rd Place – George Wren
Over 16’s
1st Place – Laurie Colley
2nd Place – Sonny Treffers
3rd Place – Barry Dring
Sponsored
1st Place – David Watson
2nd Place – Nick Remon
3rd Place – Nelson Ortiz
S.K.A.T.E Champion
Cameron Snow
Best Trick
Salar Kooshki – Kickflip into bank/360 Flip off Quarter pipe
The Zero team are working on a new video production titled COLD WAR right now. Expect hammers from Jamie Thomas, Cole, Rattray, Hill, Hatchell, Burman, Fitzgerald, Dal Santo, Tancowny, Sauder, Gilley and more.
Watch their new trailer accompanied by some classic Misfits tuneage and get hyped on these guys pushing the limits daily to bring you some of the gnarliest skating out there.
Lucas Puig is the first skateboarder to enjoy a full Pro Spotlight over at Transworld this week and merits Edit of the Week here without questioning.
This edit took 8 months to film and should be well worth the wait. Find out for yourself below.