Tag Archives: Skateboarding

LED Light-Up Photon Skateboard!

As if those motorized longboards aren’t bad enough. I absolutely loath when I see those kooks cruising the boardwalk as I go from my run. It’s as lazy as a cop on a Segway! Well check this lame shit out, a LED light-up-Photon whatevs skateboard! Might’ve been cool if Liberace cruised it, but other than […]

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What’s Going on This Weekend LA?

Two AWESOME music festivals going on this weekend. One in So Cal and one in Nor Cal. I decided to skip out on San Deigo’s Street-Scene this year and hit up San Francisco’s Outside Lands! If you’re not going to either, you’re def missing out. But here’s some cool shit to do in LA, while […]

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TONY ALVA AND RICHARD VILLA III PRESENT AN EXHIBIT A GALLERY EVENT, "BIPOLAR."

There’s always awesome art exhibits at Tony Alva’s infamous Exhibit A Gallery. Come swing by the “Bipolar” opening reception this Saturday, Aug. 29 from 7-11p.m. With live music by Black Veil Brides and DJ Howie Pyro, enjoy some complementary cocktails provided by Transphusion and some tasty eats from Sandwich Shop LA. If that ain’t enough, […]

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Benefit for Jim "Red Dog" Muir

Cruise down to the Air Conditioned Supper Club in Venice this Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7:30p.m. to support Jim “Red Dog” Muir, owner and Head of Dogtown Skates. Due to a mean surf injury, Muir suffered from two crushed vertebrae, underwent emergency surgery, was in the ICU for four days, recovery for three days, and […]

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The Great éScape Tour!

Looks like éS is embarking on yet another sweet tour. Going Euro, check the team out in “The Great éScape Tour!” They’ll be shredding up the cities in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and France. Featuring Bobby Worest, Rodrigo TX, Danny Garcia, Mike Anderson, Justin Eldridge, and Rick McCrank, check out the video below for tour […]

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"Weekend Pacifists" Art Exhibit Featuring Chris Pastras

“Weekend Pacifists”, opening August 22nd at Subliminal Projects, showcases five artists whose lives and works have crisscrossed the skateboarding and lowbrow art worlds throughout the better part of the ’90s and ’00s. Collectively, their art is dotted with both whimsy and sociopolitics, not exactly the voice of a generation but mabe justa voice of a […]

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11th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest

Ten years after the tragic loss of a great friend to many and highly respected skateboarder, Sessions is holding the 11th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest. Sessions team rider, Tim, was always true to his roots as a skateboarder and possessed a positive attitude that did nothing less than inspire friends, family, and the community […]

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2009 X-Games Skateboarding Results

I swear, anytime I try to locate the X-Games Web site I always have trouble. I don’t understand why they don’t just purchase the URL “X-Games.com” instead of the vague and confusing espn.go.com/action/. It also doesn’t help that their site is flooded with information and not very user-friendly. With that said, here’s the results for […]

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What’s Going on This Weekend LA?

There’s some very epic art shows going on this weekend and the X-Games! Props to the Carlsbad homie Jake Brown for taking the gold in the the Big Air comp! ♥ = Top picks Friday, July 31, Shows Deerhoof @ The Echo ♥ Stellastarr* w/ Wild Light & Mason Proper @ Troubadour Future of the […]

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Artist Logan Hicks Stencils Up the X-Games’ Street Course

Renowned stencil artist Logan Hicks will be adding his flare to this year’s X-Games, July 30 – August 3 in Los Angeles by painting two large scale projects. Hicks will be painting the 6,300 sq ft “street course” providing an urban feel to the LA landscape. In addition, Hicks will also be painting a 20’ […]

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Love and Guts

Going off this Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, Heel Bruise and The Crewest Gallery brings you the Love and Guts Art Show. It should be an awesome event with a quality display of artwork and lots of good peeps. Check it! With some of the most iconic skaters featuring their works, expect to see some goods […]

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Sean Bones “Dancehall” Video

I’m all about the Sean Bones and you should be too. His new album “Rings” just dropped! Track for track, it’s all the goods and I highly suggest you get your grimy hands on it. But until then, check out his sweet new video for one of my favorite songs, “Dancehall.” There’s some skating, there’s […]

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éSpañol Teaser!

Have you gotten with the éSpañol? Looks like the éS team has. Check out the shredding that went on through out their Latin travels in the éSpañol teaser below.

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Lizard King Sells His Soul to Supra

Yep, the rumors are true! Lizard King has officially sold his soul to Supra. Talk about a sic team: Erik Ellington, Jim Greco, Terry Kennedy, Chad Muska, Tom Penny, Antwuan Dixon, Furby, and now the LIZARD. Check out the video below welcoming Lizard to Supra. Pretty goods, they got some Roky Erickson in the soundtrack. […]

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etnies Party Friday Night After Maloof Money Cup!

This Friday, July 10 after Day 1 of the Maloof Money Cup, ya’ll better get yo asses to The Huddle in Costa Mesa if you know what’s good! Free PBR and Trailer Park Ice Teas all night long! Check out some of the action from last year’s party. Oh the fun sweaty times we had!

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The City of Los Angeles Mannython

Calling all LA skaters! Get in on the action at The City of Los Angeles Mannython for a chance to win cash and prizes at the Best Trick Contests! Presented by Joey Brezinski and Adio Footwear. It all goes down tomorrow!

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Skateopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy

It’s almost here! The world renowned “Disneyland of hardcore skateboard parks” has finally become a documentary fit for the silver screen. “Skatopia: 88 Acres of Anarchy” is about freedom, skateboarding, workaholics, fire, pain – the building of a dream. Conveniently nestled in the middle of Appalachia near Rutland, Ohio, Skatopia is a private skate park […]

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Jereme Rogers Rapping Over Kanye's "Say You Will" Beat

Well, we all know Jereme Rogers quit his fabulous skateboarding career to become a “rapper.” Now take a preview of his bold move. I know we all have to follow our dreams, but shit, I really hope he keeps skating. “JR rappin on Kanye’s “Say You Will beat.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs3Aw0iVYks]

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Michael Jackson Skateboarding!

Awe! This is a pretty sweet pic. Put a smile on my face this morning.

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Another Retiree –Danny Gonzalez Retires From Professional Skateboarding

What’s up with all these amazing skaters going through early retirement? First the whole Jereme Rogers going “rapper” thing and now Danny Gonzalez? Legitimately so, Danny has some serious injury issues keeping him away from shredding. “It doesn’t look good. I recently found out my ankle is off set to the right. Which means my […]

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