Category: Skateboarding News

Even if the Swiss have just voted in a Right-Wing Government that is seriously tightening things up for immigrants , they still have loads of cash to build sick skateparks like the new one in Lausanne – Vidy to be exact.

The park officially opens on October 7th where the architect who designed the beauty, Mr. Humberto Perez of the Miro Bizzozero architectural practice in Lugano, will be in attendance as well as the local politicos and co.

Is Lausanne a new board sport capital? Find out here: www.alias-one.com

An anonymous man posing by the name of ‘Phraeza‘ gets his kicks out of following teenage boys with a video camera and lying in puddles of piss to watch the youth perform throught the City Streets of London.

That’s right- Phraeza is working on a new video, The Learning Curve. There’s a sick little promo on Phraeza’s blog spot right now, so check it out and see what the old dog’s been up to by clicking here.

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On your marks… Go!!!!

The start line is chalked up at Ramp City , Blackpool, on Saturday 2nd December from 6pm onwards. The Es Death Race 2006 is a non stop rumble and screech of sweaty birds and blokes on push powered planks in a dastardly dash for cash and prizes. Add to that fancy dress, heavy metal and a licenced bar and you’ve got a date with danger!

The official racing commission has also made a note of informing us that this year the course will be riddles with traps and trickery to separate the men from the boys. And in case that doesn’t work, international circuit playboy, Bob Sanderson will be MCing the event.

Also enjoy various best Trick comps and a mini ramp death match. No jokes.

For more info call Powley on 07710 325728, or Big Woody’s on 01253 896030

www.deathskateboards.com

Despite our respect for fairplay and support of the underdog, we British folk just love to hold a grudge, so back for it’s second year is the War of the Roses at Interact Skatepark (Lancashire) and The Works (Yorkshire) respectively.

The Interact leg takes place on Saturday 21st October in Burnley, doors open from 3pm till late. The Works gets worked up on Sunday 22nd October in Leeds, doors open from 1pm. Pick a side and get medieval on that ass!

Here’s a little fact: Did you know where the debut Tum Yeto skate company gets it’s name from? Well, founder Tod Swank is a big Sci-Fi fan and loved Issac Asimov’s saga Foundation – Hence the name for his brand. I suggest you hunt down some Asimov because it really is a good read.

Anyway, that was an intellectual introduction to the brand new Foundation Skateboards website that has just been launched. The data base includes all your favourite profiles, media, videos etc. as well as the Yuck Fou fan gallery, a forum, slideshows and the ever popular lurker-cam. Get lurking!

www.skateboardingfoundation.com

One of the most respected modern street artists most re-known for his Obey Giant posters, Shepard Fairey, has joined forces with Real Skateboards to design the ObeyReal series.

This run of boards are limited and very good looking indeed, so make sure you support skateboarding properly by grabbing one, or two!

Click here for Real’s website.

Plan B version 2.0 is rolling full steam ahead at the moment. Anyone who’s familiar with the company or it’s CEO Danny Way know that the drum beats to the rhythm of Slayer.

Oh yes! Reign In Blood all the way! So, it only makes sense that the collaboration has occurred and spawned 4 decks, each in two sizes, dipped in black and screened with the album cover work of classics such as Reign In Blood, South Of Heaven, Seasons In The Abyss, Haunting The Chapel, Hell Awaits and Show No Mercy.

Don’t forget that the brand new appetizer Promo, Live After Death is now available for download over at the Plan B website!

www.planbskateboarding.com

Meanwhile local Ray Lemaire has a gallery exhibition launching this coming Monday 25th September at In On The Green at Thorpe Close.

The gallery ends on 16th October and will feature many meanwhile Skate park locals, so get down there.

Visit www.iotg.co.uk for all info.

In case you think that’s forum talk for something pornographic or explicit, let me translate: The United Kingdom Skateboarding Association is keeping the pulse of various Skater Owned Skateshops around the UK through features and interviews on their site.

This week’s focus is on Motel 6, and a fortnight ago it was Mischief Skatestore.

Contact this dude: mark@ukskate.org.uk if you want to get your SOS on the map, and brows the site to keep connected with what’s going on behind the till.

Tony Hawk did it and ate lobster because of it. Now it’s Danny Way‘s turn to take the controls with the release of S.K.A.T.E. on Playstation 3 and X-box 360.

Apparently this game is miles ahead of any previous skateboard related gaming because of a unique use of the buttons and knobs that let you control the actual skateboard. In other words, you aren’t just hitting forward and ‘x’ to ollie- this time you need to apply the pressure, balance speed and to top it all off adapt your riding to the ever-changing environment. S.K.A.T.E. is as close as you’ll get to the real thing from the comfort of your easy chair.

www.dannyway.com