The UK Duffs team have been busy buggers these last few months.
Paul Silvester and Mark Munson got coverage for Sidewalk this month, whilst Document documented the recent trip to Holland that the boys had.
Peep Adam Howe’s frontside boardslide in the Netherlands. Oof!
The self proclaimed “Gruesome Twosome” that are Mark Munson and Marc Churchill are now officially coffin riding for Creature Skateboards.
Check this flyer for dates of all the mad sessions about to go down at Interact skatepark in Burnley with various UK companies repping.
Element are proud to announce that Tony Tave is their newest pro. Tony blew onto the scene after stealing top honours at a best trick comp at the Etnies Lake Forest skatepark.
His massive switch frontside heelflip down the double set was only an appetizer for things to come.
Here is a sweet mixtape of Tony’s skating so far.
There was once a time when all a skater needed to pack on his travels was roll-ups and an old candle. Today the mandatory piece of equipment expected at the spot is a video camera.
Even if the quality varies, this digital tool is part of the backbone of keeping a scene alive. Here are a couple of examples of a video camera put to good use:
The Essex boys from the Jar skate team have been putting the finishing touches to their debut video, Third Time Lucky. Featuring Josh Rutledge, Tom Hale, Martin Leather, Jake Menzies, Ala and Bobby, Callum Hailey and Taylor MSJ.
The Irish Monkey Bird Killa Squad have found themselves a dry spot for the winter. Booze, boards and blaze – Happy Days!
Expect more from Ryan O’Neile and Liam Rea, the men behind the lens, with their forthcoming feature What’s The Point? Featuring Craig Yule , Wdc vs BoarderCo. tour , Steve Crawford, Pope’ , Bernard Rea, Conhuir Lynn and Dan Costacalde.
It would seem there is a Skate spot Liberation Army on the rise in San Francisco..? Famed spots that fell victim to god-awful skate stoppers, Pier 7, Hubba Hideout and now the California Street Ledges have all been freed and back in business again.
How long for? Who knows! In any case, these are no long spots. Step to the plate and you will get served!
Source: www.skatedaily.net
The Lurking Hole has been throwing shows, exhibitions and other random malarkey every weekend for the last couple of months, so tonight is no exception. Get your glad rags on for a Lo:finess-Lofi:ness art show. Doors open at 7.30pm Nelson Street Nottingham NG1.
This years Crossfire Xmas Jam is set for Saturday 9th December at Bay Sixty 6 Skatepark in London.
All pro riders and teams will be announced in the next week or so, but you know this is the big one every year with enough amazing skating to keep you warm!
Do you break boards a lot? Well, French company Syndrom might be able to help you out. They are currently flogging a whole load of their stock for dirt cheap.
Before you screw up your faces, let it be known that the Syndrom guys are kosher and run things proper on and off the board.
A box of 4 top-knotch Chroma series or Dragon Fly Graphic series boards will cost you a mere 120 euros shipping included! That’s 30 euros a deck i.e. £20!
Apparently the wider decks are running out fast, so contact head honcho Etienne Laude at Etienne.laude@ussr.coop or ring him on +33 (0)6 72 27 99 07
This is another call to all dare-devils who wish to take part in the annual Deathrace at Ramp City in Blackpool. Fine tune your bearings, sand down your rails and apply speed stripes to your graphics because this year’s event is going to be fast and gnarly!
Bob Sanderson will cajole and condescend all participants as they try and avoid all the traps and pitfalls that are dotted around the course. Evel Knievel outfits, booze and metal heads are mandatory. Make the date December 2nd 6pm till midnight.