Caught in the Crossfire

Maverick Skateparks are in the process of rolling out another themed skatepark design for locals, this time in Cromer, a coastal town in north Norfolk. Following the success of their skateable boat in Sheringham this year, Maverick have come up with another sea-faring idea that includes building a concrete wave and a skateable lighthouse in the new park.

Speaking to us this week Maverick reps told us: “With Sheringham and its nautical-themed skatepark only 5 miles along the coast, the group at Cromer wanted a piece of the action and were keen to ‘trump’ their neighbours. We went with a ‘sea-side’ theme with transitional elements representing waves including a barrelling, over-vert breaker reflecting the towns surf culture and a skateable representation of the local lighthouse. The park also features a ledge set into a small bank/wall-ride and the classic jumpbox, spine and flyout to keep the kids happy. It will be a fun little park with some really unique features and something for everyone.”

Maverick have been confirmed as the winning tenderer and the group are now working hard to secure the funding. Look out for more on this soon and visit www.cromerskatepark.co.uk for more info as it drops.

Here it is, Deer Man of Dark Woods entire section from the new Heroin ‘Video Nasty’ DVD that just hit iTunes today. There’s some serious shit in this.

If you saw Korahn’s Fifty Fifty promo this week you will remember this banger at the GWR steps. Watch the b-roll footage of how that was shot, and appreciate what people have to go through to get a trick down for your viewing pleasure.

If you are a Sidewalk Mag reader (and you should be btw) make sure you take 10 mins out of your day to read Ben Powell and andy Horsley’s interview over at the Deaflens blog.

As ever, Horse comes good with more entertaining quotes like: “You can’t leave an iPad on the floor of your bog to get covered in piss. You can’t take a dog-eared iPad to the skatepark and leave it next to an old banana skin whilst you skate. You can’t rip the screen off an iPad and stick it up on your wall next to a Samantha Fox poster.”

If you want more, we interviewed both of them for their 200th issue here.

You never really know what’s coming next from Mark Gonzales but he is always ready in times of battle. Fear not, the Gonz’ new zebra shoes can assist a nosepick at any time of the day. Get a slappy in the mix, it’s today’s buzz word.

World Industries and SMA legend Jef Hartsel has a new clip on how to appreciate the feeling of Slappies in this new curb slash edit. Also take a look back into his Rubbish Heap section from 1989 for more curb steez.

Are you looking for the perfect partner? Sylvain Tognelli, Mauro Caruso, Roland Hirsch, Daniel Pannemann and Lennie Burmeister are out there in search of fun, join them at the barrier of love today. “I’m looking for the Goddess” you have to rewind that shit. Too funny.

For those who have forgotten that DVD’s are to be cherished, collected, watched over and over and sniffed like tub of marzipan, the new Heroin Skateboards flick ‘Video Nasty‘ is now available on iTunes and can now be purchased online.

Here’s a new trailer to whet your appetite. You need this in your life because it’s rad. It’s that simple.