Hold your horses on that bet about World making a come back with their new video!
It would seem a little family reunion has gone down at the Plan B offices with the possible reunion of Pat Duffy to the emblematic company that blasted him onto the scene many moons ago.
Shocking like the slap of cold cement in the winter: Rasa Libre is no more! For undisclosed reasons, the very stylish graphics and existential vibe of the latest Deluxe off-shoot are dead. Already rumours are spreading about various riders being allotted spots on other Deluxe teams, whilst others have reportedly left to start their own gig..?
In any case, if the Rasa can’t make it today, who can?
Those skateboard Golden Boys of Wall Street Skateshop in Lyon, France, are dropping their second video- Turn for Wall St.
It premieres on the 9th December at a Church in Lyon (check. Flyer) with a first showing + raffle for the kids at 6.00pm, and a second showing + bonus section and free booze for the older crowd at 8.30pm.
Just so you know, Wall Street is probably the best skateshop in Lyon (and France for that matter…) with guys like Steve Forstner, JB Gillet, Jeremie Daclin and Ali Boulala on the team. This video is going to be good, trust me!
And if you have no way or intention to try and get to these premieres because you’d rather save yourselves for the Crossfire Xmas bash (Good choice!), don’t worry because Crossfire will get a review up and a few copies to win ASAP.
Right. This is the last time we’re going to touch on the subject until an official press release gets put out there. Even if Krew Clothing denies and plans to make Krew Shoes, something is definitely getting made because Supra Skate Shoes have been spotted in the street. It looks like Erik Ellington left Emerica for a pair of these, and Tom Penny and Ali Boulala are looking to do the same.
What happened to company loyalty and contracts with Etnies guys..?
In any case, those shoes are for real, so be on the look out for more…
Ah! The eternal question that hangs around every skaters neck like an albatross.
Well, let’s see: You pop the tail and jump in the air sliding you front foot forward along the grip and lifting your back foot. Stay level and then bring it all back down to Earth with a slight bend of the knees. Oh, and don’t forget to thank Mr. Alan Gelfand for creating such a move! However, if ever you should choose to mis-use or mis-treat the “Ollie”- you could face legal action because Mr. Gelfand has put a trademark on his signature move.
Will this spark a new trend for pros looking for a fast buck? What does it mean for such moves as the K-grind, Salad, Lien or McTwist..?
Every year these guys go nuts in Holland in a park that i would personally love to skate, it looks like so much fun, even in the rain! This is a teaser for the new Oerend Hard DVD that will drop at some point. Enjoy!
Birmingham skate scene peeps at Gnargore have a new video ready to drop in January 1st called ‘Lost A Pound‘.
The website is a group of lads from the midlands who have been described on another site as ‘the best/worst skateboarding with lots of messing about but don’t expect no Jackass bullshit here. The video will be available for £5 via paypal off www.gnargore.tk soon and just £5 from Spine Skateshop in Worcester, Ideal Skateshop in Birmingham or Ramparts Skatepark in Stourbridge.
Be warned, the video features stunts on skateboards such as:- powerslides, slash grinds, early grabs and A KICKFLIP ON FLAT!!!
It should be mental….keep your eyes out for this one.
The skatepark will reopen at 4:30pm today. (Friday 18th November)
The contractors have done a lot of sanding of the rough surface and redone some areas of the park following the users comments, so while it certainly not perfect, it is a lot smoother than it was and some of the worst bumps and lumps have gone.
Next steps:
The council are keeping back a sum (maybe 10-20% of the £80k) and agreed with the contactor and the engineer that they will return in 6 months to repair the cracks which they expect to appear as the surface settles with the cold and then warmer weather. Over the 6 months the users will make a note of the sections of the park which need to be cut out and replaced and inform the council and Koan -we know of two places but there may be a few more. I said that I volunteered to collate feedback.
10 large abrasion blocks will be left with Brixton Cycles for the users to do some more DIY smoothing on any key sections landings etc if we think it necessary. A couple of metal signs will be put on the wall in the next few weeks once they have been received and reviewed by the council.
Official Opening – I told the council that there is an annual jam in the summer when the weather is more reliable so it might make sense to wait until next year, at least then the final repairs will have also been completed. I think the council want to donate some prizes too.
Check www.stockwellskatepark.com for all info…
News from Dave Carling
Ronnie Calow is the latest UK rider to join the injury list. Apparently whilst sliding down a wet ramp on the flat of his shoes, Ronnie hit a dry patch as he sliding and ended up breaking his fibia, tibia and ankle which really sucks.
Get well soon mate we are all thinking of you….but not in that way!
Just a quick reminder that the Holy Water pre-Christmas sale is now on! Sale items include mens and womens t-shirts, sweats, watches and more from your favourite brands including We, Nixon, Ando, Crownfarmer and more…
Avoid the agony of Christmas shopping on the high street and save some money.
Just enter the shop by clicking here and click on the Xmas Sale banner…