Flip ripper Louie Lopez kicks off the week with a bunch of his instagram tricks.
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Guy Mariano‘s name was taken down from all Girl Distribution Company websites from sponsors Lakai, Royal, Girl and Fourstar last night fuelling a load of speculation that has just been confirmed on social media. Mariano is now officially a Nike SB team rider.
With over 20 years of friendship in the history pot between both parties, Guy has jumped ship from the warm arms of the Crailtap family into mainstream sports brand territory that has shocked many and excited some. The Nike SB instagram from the announcement is awash with joy and equal disappointment and hatred as seen in the comments below.
Tony Hawk‘s latest stunt sees him build a vertical spiral into his vert ramp set up and complete a full horizontal loop for the first time ever.
The incredible work of Haroshi has graced Japan this week with more mind blowing works of art, all made from his obsession to preserve and rejuvenate thrashed skateboard decks.
Last night saw the grand opening of his new skateable sculpture at the H.L.N.A in Osaka where the Daggers were first to drop into his new piece, the Live and Let Live project.
More of his work can be found here from his London exhibition.
Josh Ward Brickett‘s crazy boneless variations, fast plants and other bag of tricks are back in a new edit for Slick Willies this week.
Those who would like to track his path can revisit his RMS edit and venture to Portsmouth.
The Brighton skate scene need your help to raise money for a new indoor park. This city deserves an indoor spot more than most. It’s actually quite unbelievable that they don’t have a world class indoor set up down there on the coast.
Head here for all the information you need about what their plans are and how you can pledge. Even Tom Penny is behind it with a signed board giveaway up for auction.
For more info on Brighton’s DIY scene, check out the article on Blag Rock DIY.
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Rob Wootton The Keepers part
Rob Wooton‘s back with a new part from John Marello’s The Keepers video. Mellow and on point as ever.
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Hubba Hideout – History Clips
You know the spot. Even if not, this montage from Krak should give you a history lesson featuring one of San Francisco’s most famous spots, Hubba Hideout. Call your best trick.
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Shane O’Neill on Primitive
It’s official. Shane O’Neill has just announced on his insta just now that he will be joining Primitive Skateboards alongside new partner Paul Rodriguez. O’Neill will become part owner in the brand as well as a pro.
“I now ride for and am part owner of Primitive, they also have let me hire my friends for filming, photos, edits and really anything they need. Paul Rodriguez is one of my best friends and it only made sense to make it happen. Either way we are stoked and it’s all about the skating not the politics, hope you enjoy the part Dec 1st on Thrasher”.
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HUF’s Stoops USA Tour video
Ph: Joey Pepper in Hawaii by Brian Kelley
Usually get hyped when HUF release tour videos. Here’s their latest from their USA tour which also encompasses a rad trip to Hawaii.
Pick a winner, fuck a bitch? Shit lyrics, sorry.