Little wonderkid and all terrain vehicle, Ben Raemers has just been approved full International team status over at Consolidated Skateboards.
The odds are looking good for Crossfire – we’ve had money on the ripper for quite some time now. Now you know!
Watch a raw edit of Ben’s skating here. And don’t forget that the footage on the Consolidated site is in his section in This N That.
We mentioned this French filming comp a while ago, and now the footage is in! Loosely based around the idea of King of the road and Day in the city, La rue vers l’image has gathered short video montages from 11 teams, including skate tricks by Cliché, Metropolitan and Landscape riders.
Be warned! – The website takes longer than a spit roast to cook, so either be patient or check with Sugar Magazine who are backing this project and should release the whole thing on DVD soon…
Harry and the team just back from a week long Belgium trip and mentioned that it was amazing! – “Loads of shit got done and all the lads made it back alive and in 1 piece, massive thanks to Geoff Van Hoven”.
New Unabomber Doss bags are in and they are way better than the last ones if you are old enough to remember them? Also the DVD is well underway now and hopefully should be out some time in November providing we aren’t all underwater by then……expect to see a nice little article in Sidewalk in the coming months for coverage of that particular trip. Until then, Unabomber will treat them mean to keep them keen.
Nikita Clothing proudly presents its brand spanking new website. Profiles of team riders including that of our infamous UK skateboarderess, Lucy Adams, feature alongside a “Whazzup” section – which almost sounds like a programme from my Andy Peters days – but is actually a page documenting the success of their girls around the world.
This year sees two different clothing lines on offer. Firstly Nikita presents its first Outerwear specific collection, this I understand to be aimed mainly at snowboarders with a range of Icelandic temperature tested jackets and pants. The other, the Streetwear line offers an enormous variety in it’s ‘largest to date’ collection of clothing: anything from skate wear – hoodies, beanies and trousers etc to going out clothing – dresses and underwear, all of which can be viewed in the gallery which has a refreshingly high quality of imagery to give you a very good idea of the garbs on offer.
The website is very user friendly has a pleasing layout to the eye and is well worth checking out. The clothing on offer has a good range of styles, something to suit everyone, and on all accounts is very durable. In addition, there is a completely new section on how or where to find your nearest stockist of Nikita – simply click on the ‘Where’ section.
Liverpool’s finest skate park have launched yet another new website at www.rampworx.com and have also assured local Bolton skaters that they can receive a discount due to the Bones Park in bolton closing it’s doors of late. Check their news section for all info
Rampworx will also be hosting its very first HALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS party on On FRIDAY 27th October. Doors open at 4pm and there will be loads of prizes, goodies and freebies being given out!
This promises to be a massive event with spectators entry at just £3.50 (£3 for members) you dont even have to be riding to get in on the fun!
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The utter spazzes over at Beastmangoat have got a fun packed month of October lying ahead. Video premieres, concerts, art shows, all the kind of shin dig shenanigans that smelly skaters enjoy! Check the dates:
Friday October 6th – Beeston Exposure/Mediocre at best video premiere from 8pm at the Beastmangoat picture house. Followed by a party and a roll about.
Friday 13th October – Army of flying robots gig. DIY hardcore from Nottingham.
Saturday 21st October – Yellowstone gig. This one’s a dancehall ting raising money for charity!
Friday 27th October – Lo-Finesse/Lo-fi-ness artshow. General shindig celebrating life, love and liquor, right..?
The latest scene video to drop into HQ is from the Fiasco crew down South of country.
Fiasco Skateboarding is a scene site from the South who update with footage etc whenever they get a chance. This latest scene vid features Joe Smither, Louie Damp, Cam Lindley, Max Tomlinson & Kieran Parkin.
Click here to watch the vid and click here to get in touch and Send Yours.
The Tyrolean sled shredders of Wörgl, Austria, have been very busy (last night 4am!) finishing off their beautiful bowl in order to baptise it with a big contest on 7th October.
There’s €2000 up for grabs and a ton of fun to be had with these guys and their new baby. Good job lads!
Think New York, and you’re probably thinking Harold Hunter. This Big Apple legend died in February of this year, but the memory lives on. Just before Harold passed away, a very limited edition New Era hat with his initials emblazoned and embossed on the front was due for release. Well, now the cap is available with all proceeds going to charity.
Seeing how Harold was best known for enjoying a good party, there will be not one but two events to remember him by. Firstly on October 7th in Chinatown Park under the Manhattan Bridge, a Skate for H jam will go off with all the Big Apple skaters in attendance, as well as numerous top New York DJs. Then on October 8th RB Umali will premiere his 25 minute long unreleased footage video Legends never die video of Harold Hunter at the KCDC skateshop in Brooklyn.
For exact info check this.