Reckon you could out do the likes off Jeremy Fish but have nowhere to prove it? Well now you have! Thanks to the power of the net you can now send your designs to Popdeck.
This online store collaborate with you the designer to create limited runs of skateboards to be sold with you through their company.
So far they have released various designs from different budding artists.
The site is new, so get your designs in quick whilst it’s hot!
Real Skateboards have sent word out about their newest team members Massimo Cavedoni from Irvine, Ca and Davis Torgerson from Minneapolis. Having already toured the States with his new Real fam, Davis has already made a big impression with his new sponsor. With the wealth of new riders coming out of the states these days, it is not surprising to see two more highly convincing street killers. Check the video sections below and see them in action. You can also catch up with Cavedoni in his interview here.
Rumours over the last week that Carl Wilson had moved over to the Black Label team have come to light this morning and seem to be true.
Death Skateboards owner Nick Zorlac sent an official note to us here this morning saying: “Death Skateboards and Carl Wilson have gone their separate ways on good terms. We think he is a ripping skateboarder and wish him the best of luck with everything that he does in the future”.
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Death Skateboards have launched another new series of decks this week.
The Punk Deck pro series features the filth and the fury of Patrick Melcher, Zarosh and Richie Jackson.
Go hunt them down on your travels at your local SOS.
Come one come all to yet another London based jam down at Cantelowes in Camden. You can expect more diversity than usual from this one including demos from the likes of Olympic BMXer Shamaze Reade, cycling time trials, even Archery is on the cards! What a treat. This event will take place on the 27th September from 2-5pm, so get there in reasonable time if you want a good viewing spot.
Also on show will be a healthy dose of skateboarding and a host of DJ’s for your listening pleasure. Apparently the weather is set to be better this week than it has been for the entire summer, so those of you feeling bitter about the encroaching winter, this one’s for you.
We are always stoked when skaters from other countries are visiting our zine and even more stoked when they send footage in. This is what is cooking down in Mexico right now. Send yours.
Brighton’s legendary spot The Level is still being discussed for a potential and well deserved upgrade. Whilst the politics continues though the local shredders are still busy as usual. Check out this montage of the Brighton scene filmed and edited by Brighton’s newest addition to the filming scene Ed Hubert.
In other Brighton news Red Bull Manny Mania is coming to Brighton in October 11th. The King Ramps crew will be bringing Kris Vile, Chris Oliver and Rodney Clarke to a location TBC.
Creature’s ‘Hesh Law’ – coming to a cinema near you soon.
Despite the loss of Aaron Sweeney joining up with Antiz Skateboards last week, The Army rolls on with The Plasterer knee deep in muck and brand new deck designs.
The Gyppo Army is now made up of Kevin McKeon, Doug Parmienter and Momo (France). Check out the full range that includes “Incorrect” 7.5 – “ladies” 7.6 – “Tramp on chips” 8.1 – “Tesco” 8.25 at www.gyppoarmy.blogspot.com
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