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Friday, July 18, 2008

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Summer 2008 Deck Review.

Plan B Skateboards
Plan B Danny Way Type A DeckBefore setting up this Plan B Danny Way Type A Deck, I hadn't ridden a Plan B board since the companies golden days of existing under the World Industries umbrella. So when I received this board in the mail, I was psyched to relive the old days. Or at least pretend to. I should probably mention that I'm a big fan of the wider board. I usually skate 8.0's and on very special occasions move up to an 8.125. And if I'm feeling real frisky and want to flip my board more than usual, I'll step to a 7.75. This Plan B Way Deck is 8 X 31.5 and features a snubby, rounded nose and tail that I like a lot. The shape is simple and solid and in more ways than one, is reminiscent of the old shapes that characterized the OG Plan B days. And that's a good thing. This board features really thin plys and low kicks, making it perfect for the person who likes to flip their board, yet maintain the stability of a wider deck. After multiple noseslides atop the chrome foil graphics, your fingers will look to have little pieces of shrapnel implanted in them. That's a good thing. We're warriors people...goddamn skateboard warriors. Good board, sick team. I'm backing the Plan B revival.

Toy Machine
Toy Machine Austin Stephens Banjo DeckThis Toy Machine Austin Stephens board clocks in at 8 X 32 and features graphics drawn by Austin's boss and art mastermind, Ed Templeton. This board has a super clean shape with a thinner tail and a more squared off nose, and contains the perfect amount of concave and kick. Not too much. Not too little. Both the nose and tail are just right. And since Toy Machine is part of the Tum Yeto family, their boards last a long-ass time. Made by Watson Laminates, Tum Yeto's boards were rated the highest a few years back according to some website. I'm not a fan of Consumer Reports and tend to sh*t on the first hand ratings of others until I get to try something myself. I truly had a hard time wearing out this board. It just kept going, maintaining it's pop despite a tail and nose that was quickly thinning to a ginsu-like edge. If you're looking to get your money's worth in a time when we're all struggling to make that dollar go just a little bit further, Toy Machine boards have my thumbs ups.

Foundation Skateboards
Foundation Corel Duffel "Duffman" DeckAnother member of the Tum Yeto umbrella is Foundation Skateboards. Again, featuring construction by Watson Laminates, this Foundation Corey Duffel "Duffman" board is also tits. Measuring in at 7.625 X 31.25, this board was slightly thinner than what I like to ride but looking down at it, I couldn't tell the difference between it's width compared to my go-to 8 inchers. Maybe it's because this shape has a wide tail and nose that followed the boards width. Whatever the case may be, it skated like a champ and lasted equally as well as the other Austin Stephens I rode before it. I can't stress it enough. These boards last. Despite skating the hell out of the thing, it maintained it's good pop and it's tight shape til' I decided I needed to put it to rest, aka giving it to the kid downstairs. This is a solid board from a veteran brand that knows how to make a buttery g'damned skateboard.

Listen Skateboards
Listen Refresh Series Danny Montoya DeckI've never skated a Listen board before this one but have been a huge fan of the team since they began. Danny Montoya, Rog G., Brian Brown and Rodrigo Peterson are the main dudes and have been laying it down for this company that lives and breathes skateboarding. Needless to say, when I got my hands on this Listen Danny Montoya deck, I was psyched as hell. It's part of the Listen "Refresh" Series and comes in two sizes. One's in 7.875 X 31.75 and the other comes in an 8 X 32. I rode the preferable 8 inch one and when I did, I rode that sonofabitch like a choo choo. This board has a real nice shape, with a noticeably shorter tail and longer nose. A nice concave and a slightly steeper nose than tail made this thing super fun to ride. A nice solid pop lasted longer than most decks and a thicker 7 ply construction made it immune to snapping in half before the weight of my giant, Baskin Robbins fed man boobs.

Listen Skateboards
Rob Gonzalez Puzzler Series DeckThe other joint I got to sample was this Listen Rob Gonzalez model from the "Puzzler" Series. This one also comes in two sizes, a 7.5 X 31.625 and my go-to, 8 X 32. Riding the 8 X 32 of course, this board was similar in construction and kick but featured a slightly thinner nose and tail than the Toya. Same good snap and sturdy wood made for a pleasurable skating experience all around. After skating their sh*t firsthand, I'm even more psyched on a the Listen camp than I was before. Go pick up one of these quality decks today. And don't forget to peep Viajeros Locos, featuring the entire Listen Family. Sh*t is crazy-tight.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Rebate, Skateboarding Helping Skateboarders

REBATE, Skateboarding Helping Skateboarders.

REBATE IS A COALITION OF SKATEBOARDERS DEDICATED

To providing members of the skateboarding family support, encouragement, and financial assistance in times of crisis. REBATE members are able to activate the skateboard industry and community to help take care of one-another using their unique resources. REABTE, Website is currently in the works but please check our temp site at rebateshs.blogspot.com/As members of REBATE we like to think of us as off duty firefighters that come together when there is a fire, well we have two fires, so we are sending this email to you because Greg Pino and Johnny Romano need your help.Greg Pino, Greg is the brother of California Skate parks Project Manager and Master builder, Brian Pino. Brian also skates for the AZPX team. Greg was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease last October. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. · Due to the progression of the disease, Greg has been unable to work since last year. 100% of donations received will assist in Greg's medical and living expenses. For more information on ALS, visit alsa.org. Greg's fundraiser· Date, Aug 15th the Etnies Lake Forest Skate Park. "Brian Brannon's Skate Rock Challenge", which is in fact just a full fun day of legendary Skate Rock bands · How you can help? Please send product (new or old, signed if possible) /Pictures/art (signed) etc sent to · Shimrit at Listen· 1041 west 18th St suite B 103· Costa Mesa, Ca 92627· Phone 949 548 2360· Deadline for Product/Pictures/art August 8th Greg Pino family have started a fundraiser, The winner gets a trip to Hawaii, please show the family support and send $100, you may win a trip to Hawaii, for more info go to azpx.com/gregpino..htm Johnny Romano – Words by Jim ThiebaudThis one's going to be a bit personal. I met Johnny at The Make A Wish event in Houston Texas 3 years ago. He was skating the course early in the morning Saturday when the Make A Wish kids are usually meeting the pros. I think he was 7 then. He was skating the park like a champ and seemed more interested in skating with the guys then talking to them and getting them to sign stuff. Johnny skated the park like he didn't have a care in the world other than making a good frontside ollie. Truth was though that Johnny was dealing with way more than any of us there. Johnny has Leukemia. He's 10 now and has been in remission the last few years but recently has had a new outbreak and he's been in the Children's Hospital in Houston for the better part of 6 weeks. To say he was touch and go there a few weeks ago would be an understatement - but the kid is fighter through and through and will not ever give up. Even at only 10 years old, Johnny is a true skater. A lifer. He has shown me more courage and motivation then I have ever seen. His parents are amazing (his dad Mike is a skater from way back). If ever there was a young skater who epitomized dedication, desire and the fire in his heart to get out there and roll it's Johnny. Johnny's fundraiser· Date, Sept 27th 6pm, Galveston skate park located in Menard Park. The address is Seawall and 27Th. Street Demo/Contest/Jam TBD· How you can help. Please send product/Pictures/art etc sent to · Kim Cherryhomes· 5006 Sherman Blvd · Galveston Island, · Texas 77551· Phone 409-739-8470· Deadline for Product/Pictures/art Sept 19th Johnnykickscancer.com · A site put together for people to donate money direct to his family to help offset the enormous medical bills the family is looking at, please show your support and donate today.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

HOW TO DE KNOB A RAIL

HOW TO DE KNOB A RAIL.



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