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Sunday, September 14, 2008
NEW PRODUCTS
C1RCA and Skull Skates has teamed up in the past to bring you a durable yet stylish skate shoe. Now their back at it for Version 2.0 of the 8-Track model. These shoes are super limited and are only available in select skate shops, so if you want to get your pair better start hitting the phones! Hit the link below to view detailed pictures of the C1RCA Skull Skates sneaker.
This one is for all you late night lurkers, you saw the post about Lil Wayne at the MTV VMA’s all Supraed out, and now here’s your chance to rock like Wayne. These “Candy Cane” Patent Leather Supra Skytops are currently available at Karmaloop and are sure to sell out, get and early jump on these, there will be no re-issue.
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SKATE NEWS
Chris Cole is unreal. For most of you reading this, he might as well exist in some otherworldly mythic realm. In the pages of magazines, in videos and on the Internet, Cole's skating is so head and shoulders above his peers, it seems ridiculous. With a wealth of talent and a propensity for seriously gnarly tricks, he's already created a legacy at 26 years old.
So how do we differentiate the man from his legacy?
Well, first we talk about the legacy.
Cole's been a solid presence in skating since the late '90s. With a foundation built on good video parts and tremendous coverage, Cole's appearance in 2002's In Bloom video made him one of skating's emerging icons and a household name. He hasn't slowed down since.
"You're never done," Cole says. "You're never done. And the moment you think you're done, you're an idiot. Straight up. If you think you're ever done, you're a fool."
Cole's attitude and drive inspires a work ethic that's virtually unparalleled. Year after year, his video parts outdo one another. And it doesn't get easier.
Joey Shigeo
Cole blazes a nosegrind on his battle axe cruiser board at the Black Box training facility.
"You trap yourself because you want to make the best video part you possibly can and so you do," Cole says. "But then your career's not over and you've got to make another video part. And it's got to be put up against that one that you thought you couldn't top. And there's no way to combat that one you already made."
Yet, somehow he does it. Cole's premiere with Zero in Dying to Live blew doors off the segments he put out before it. Then his appearance in New Blood solidified him as the heir apparent to Jamie Thomas' daunting legacy when he earned the video's curtain call (Thomas had the final segments in the three prior Zero videos). In addition to those videos, Cole put out two video for fun with his Pennsylvania hometown crew, Hot Wax (see the latter part from Shred the Gnar in our video player) and was the driving force behind the Zero team in winning Thrasher magazine's "King of The Road" cross-country team contest three years in a row.
He wins regular contests too, though he barely gives them a second thought. Cole dominated the 2007 X Games street comp against skaters that dedicate huge portions of their careers to the competitive environment. But that's certainly not the way he views contests.
"I look at it like a demo. You want to do a good demo for all the kids that came to watch the contest. And then you want to win because that's some extra cash you can put away ... but it's all extra credit."
And now Ride the Sky is coming. In a few short days, Fallen footwear's inaugural video will premiere. In the works for over three years, the video has been anticipated since the brand first launched. The team has traveled and toured the globe exhaustively. And the process has made Chris Cole question everything.
"Here you are like, 'All right, in the last video I did this, this and this. I found my breaking points were at my physical state and size; I cannot go any bigger,'" Cole says. "But then here you are at the gap or the rail trying to figure how the hell this is going to happen."
Here, in the present moment, his legacy well established, this is where we meet the man.
"It sucks, man. It really sucks," Cole says about knowing when to let a trick go. "I don't make that decision easily. It is a reality of what you have to do, though. And I've never been that dude before. I've always been punishment guy; I'm here to get rolled on. But at a point, you'd be a fool to sit here and kill yourself when you know it's not going to happen."
So what does the man do to live up to the legacy he's created?
"More and more it's about choosing your battles. Which ones are worth it. Which ones aren't worth it. And how much punishment can you take."
Joey Shigeo
Since when did dorking around get this gnar? Cole blasts a tucknee on his crusier down the Black Box double-set.
Turns out that as Chris Cole has grown, so have his responsibilities. This isn't the carefree young pro who's only worried about skating and the next night out. Now he's a family man with a mortgage, a wife and a young son. Responsibilities can make you acutely aware of what you're doing and why you do it. It helps to focus, to make every opportunity count. So when Cole goes on tour, he lays it down.
"If all those responsibilities are squared away, it is a release because then it's like, boys night out! So psyched, like I'm out with the dogs. I'm skating. This is sick!"
With skating, as with filming and contests and family, Cole doesn't get a lot of downtime. He finds solace in places you might not expect.
"The six-hour flights from Philly to San Diego and vice versa, I'm feeling that," he says. "I'm really into designing clothes so if I'm not sleeping, I work on stuff that could go into that."
So the downtime isn't really "down" time. But at least he enjoys it. Designing clothes has been an outside interest for Cole for some time. With Fallen's apparel line taking off, it's been an opportunity for him to express another side of his personality.
"I like to design stuff but then [the Fallen designers] have to turn down my ideas because people aren't always going to buy what I want. Right now, I want Charlie Prince's jacket in 3:10 to Yuma, the aged white leather, double-breasted jacket. I want that. But that stuff doesn't fly. I'm trying to get stuff out now that has a little of my personality but that your average dude, who isn't this way or that way, would wear."
The average dude Cole is not. But there is one thing he's got in common with average dudes: As a true skate nerd, he's as excited to see the Fallen video as they are.
The future is a good place for Cole. His legacy will grow. But don't expect him to slow down any time soon.
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FOURTH STOP OF 2008 AST DEW TOUR
The fourth stop of the 2008 AST Dew Tour kicked off yesterday in Salt Lake City, and we’re actually witnessing a neck-and-neck race. Paul Rodriguez, Ryan Sheckler, and lil’ Chaz Ortiz all have legitimate shots at the overall crown, so you best tune in. We’ll have photos and videos up with the quickness. Keep on reading for the Toyota Challenge press release…
It’s Make or Break Time for Dew Cups at This Week’s Toyota Challenge
NEW YORK – Sept. 10, 2008 – The race for the coveted Dew Cups heats up at this weekend’s AST Dew Tour’s Toyota Challenge. With only two events left to climb to the top of the point standings, the world’s top action sports athletes need to bring out their best performances at Salt Lake City’s EnergySolutions Arena to stay in the hunt for action sport’s only season-long championship.
The 2008 season has brought some of the tightest races in Dew Tour history. Here’s how the chase for the Dew Cups break down in the six disciplines:
Skateboard Park:
MTV reality TV star and fan favorite Ryan Sheckler is in an unfamiliar position coming into Salt Lake’s Toyota Challenge: looking up in the skateboard park points standings. The three-time defending Dew Cup champ currently sits 17 points behind leader and fellow Southern California native Paul Rodriguez. The skaters’ performances this weekend could either make or break their season, and unlike Sheckler’s clinching victory at the tour’s fourth stop in ’07, the Dew Cup winner in Skateboard Park will be decided at the Tour’s final stop, Orlando’s PlayStation Pro, for the first time in AST history.
Skateboard Vert:
Vert legends Bucky Lasek and Bob Burnquist are separated by just 15 points in the standings and hold the top two spots, but the race for the Cup is far from over. Pierre-Luc Gagnon trails Burnquist by only 22 points and perennial contender Andy Macdonald sits just 13 points behind Gagnon. Depending on who wins in Salt Lake, the hundred points awarded to the winner could shake up the points standings considerably. Burnquist will claim the top spot if he repeats from last month’s Wendy’s Invitational victory, and a slew of situations exist where Lasek will either hold onto the top spot or it could be captured by challengers
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
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SKATE NEWS
Hubba Wheels and their provocative ad campaign has just recruited another endorser. This time it's New Jersey's own Fred Gall, and this time it's a limited engagement. Fred Gall is only a GUEST pro for Hubba, so that means his signature rocks will only be available for a little while. Be sure to pick up a pair before they're all gone. If you don't got a ride to the skateshop at the moment, log onto the Hubba site to vote for which version of his ad you like best. Most votes win. Oh, sweet Democracy, you are somethin' else aren't you!
Deathwish am, Furby, has just been "Recruited" over at the Berrics.
There's a nice video tribute to Van Wastell on the Thrasher site.
Real TM, Darin Howard has been handling his talent scouting properly these days. If you don't beleive me check out the footage and mini interviews of two new Real Ams, Massimo Cavedoni and Davis Torgenson.
Artists inspired by cycling. The first viewing of the RCVA and Cinelli sponsored PRESSURE show was a hit in San Francisco. Now, its moving to Austin. Home to Lance Armstrong, the city has obvious cycling roots and is known to host a good music festival now and then.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
The latest shipment from the high-end Vans Vault sector landed at HUF, and wow, is it a big one. Included in the mix is the Mountain Edition Hi LX in sticky green leather [pictured above], black leather, black herringbone, and navy herringbone. We also have the OG Caballero LX, which is constructed from a mix of leather and suede–choose from red, black, or gray. And if you want to drop it low, grab the Era LX in navy herringbone. See all the kicks after the jump and order direct from HUF’s online store*
*Every shoe is priced at $80 except the Era LX [$70] and the Mountain Edition Hi
The new Supra "Snake Teal" Vaider is shipping to stores. Coming in an exciting snake skin/tiffany turquoise colorway, it reminds us of a popular release a few years back.Look out for it to drop somewhere close to you soon.
Active Mailorder out of California has gotten together with Vans to collaborate on the Half Cab model. The outcome is definitely impressive, as they have added a lot of details to the classic. Rather than being noticed for a crazy choice of color, Active kept it all black, added embroideries, embossed graphics, and took some minor inspiration on the lacing from hiking boots. Via CtotheJL/Vapors.
The elephant-print Nike SB P-Rod II Hi was one of the hottest releases this summer, now we have a preview of a never-before-seen Cappuccino colorway. Right now it’s available at A-Front in Texas and Maze Skate Shop in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Hopefully it will hit more shops Stateside soon. Thanks to Nice Kicks for the heads up.
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SKATE NEWS
Devo was the sh*t. They were weird in every sense of the word and seemed to coincide perfectly with skate aesthetic of the 80's. Since so many skaters I know love Devo, I've always wondered when a company was going to man-up and tackle a proper Devo collabo. Well it seems that Globe has taken on the responsibility with a full limited line of Devo branded goods. "The Devo Airport Survival Collection" features shoes, denim, boardshorts, T-shirts, bags, complete skateboard and something called a fight or flight suit. Wonder if that's a Devo jumpsuit? If so, I want one. What about some Devo whips? C'mon Globe marketing guys, you're blowin' it. Just kidding.
Deluxe
Anti Hero Along With The Rest Of The Deluxe Brigade Drops Their Fall 08 Catalog
Deluxe Distribution, the umbrella company that fathers such heavy hitting brands as Real, Anti Hero, Krooked, Thunder and Spitfire have just released their Fall 08 Catalog. It's available online and aside from the freshest product out, the catalog features exclusive photos and videos from a bunch of the teams riders. Lots of gold hidden in there. Just be sure to click around. And oh yeah, the "Work-Out" tape stuff with Frank Gerwer in the Anti Hero section is amazing. Also, Deluxe just put together a nice site dedicated to life and times of Van Wastell. Check it out for photos and video of Van, as well as testimonials from friends and family.
In other catalog news, Fourstar Clothing has just posted video footage from their recent New York Catalog shoot. Watch as these dudes seriously f*ck up some of NY's most famous spots. Those Jersey Barriers on the West Side are so hard to skate. Koston, with a front feebs and Mariano with a switch front krooks? So gnarly.
Krew rider, Greg Myers stopped by the companies TF recently and came up on this footage where he skates to Dinosaur Jr.'s "The Wagon." And seriously, when is Greg Myers gonna be taken off the Zero flow program and be granted official am status? Enough's enough Jamie Let this boy live.
Not to mention his new Supra shoe deal, pro skater/rapper Terry Kennedy aka TK recently got on international radar after some lengthy appearances on MTV’s Runs House. Now with hot sister #2 Angela Simmons locked in his arms and Fly Society hoping to reach platinum skies, TK took a brief intermission exclusively for Tha Clinic so you can get some personal insight on his busy life. Watch ‘em as he hits the gym like Fitty and then takes the stage like…well, you decide.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Chuncheon AXF Tour B3 Championship, Korea.
Chuncheon AXF Tour B3 Championship held over the weekend in Chuncheon, Korea.
Four Singaporean Skateboarders in top 10 finals and Muhammad Firdaus Won Gold Medal for Singapore,9 points lead over the 2nd place winner from ROC, TAIWAN.
BACK 2 BACK SKATEBOARDS (B2B) rider Rasidil Bin Rasem - Dde (Singapore) got fifth .
Skateboard Park Final Results.
1. Muhammad Firdaus Bin Abdul Rahman - Firdaus (Singapore)
2. Chen Chi Wen (Taipei)
3. Weerayut Eksirasuwan (Thailand)
4. Tang Chun Yin Johnnie (Hong Kong)
5. Rasidil Bin Rasem - Dde (Singapore) (BACK 2 BACK SKATEBOARDS)
6. Mohmmad Nazeer Bin Hussin - Nazeer (Singapore)
7. Jirawat Pao-in (Thailand)
8. Muhammad Rizuwan Bin Zakariah- Wan Kecik (Singapore)
9. Ji Hoon, Lee (Korea)
10.Kuk Hoo, Kim (Korea)
Skateboard Best Trick Result
1. Indra Leonardo (Indonesia ) - Backside 180 Ollie
2. Geun Hyeup, Song (Korea) - 50/50 Grind
3. Mohammad Nazeer Bin Hussin (Singapore) - 360 Kickflip Reverse
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NEW PRODUCTS
Hawaii’s finest shop In4mation has a stacked skate team and is always on point with their decks, now they come at us with a new set of wheels. Complete your new set-up In4mation style–52mm is looking fine.
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SKATE NEWS
In the past, a doppleganger was a ghostly double of a living person, a sinister form of bilocation that was seen to be the sign of an omen. But, that was during a time when people tied their hankerchief's in a knot to ward off evil and said covering your mouth during a yawn stops demonic spirits from entering your body. Man, we're in the future. We've got more important threats to worry about, like war and robots learning how to love, like in Wall-e or Bladerunner.
Nowadays, a doppleganger's just some dude who looks like some other dude or some gal who looks like some other gal. There's nothing evil about it, nothing sinister; it's just smiles and laughs, whether the doppleganger's so good you wouldn't know which one to shoot at the climax of a movie or so bad you're trying to claim Geoff Rowley looks like Ralph Macchio.
In skating, just like anywhere else, there are some look-a-likes, so from now on I'm having a weekly Doppleganger Day (at least until they all run out). With the recent release of City Skateboard's What the F**k Is a Bachinsky? I found a doppleganger that bore a slight resemblance to Eduardo Craig. Let me know what you think.
—Josh Brooks
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
SKATE NEWS
Sk8Mafia's own Wes Kremer was newly featured on the DC website as one of their official ams. Now it seems that DC has sent out the official word that Wes IS full-on status. To celebrate the occasion, DC has posted an insane part of Mr. Kremer. Go here to check that sh*t out. Dude is on it.
Wondering what Ethan Fowler's been up to? He's been on a crazy trip via a Bummer High. It looks like Ethan has picked up ex-Black Label pro and one of my personal favorites, NC's Pat Rakestraw. Peep the new product (including Ethan and Pat's newest pro boards), blog updates and more. Just don't inhale.
Ezekiel Clothing
Ezekiel Goes NorthWest
The Ezekiel team has just gotten started on a little tour across the North West. Louie Barletta, Joey Pepper, Randy Ploesser, Evan Smith, Derek Fukuhara and John Lupfer will be hitting up the Bay Area, Sacto, Portland and Seattle until September 21st. For details on their stops, go to the Ezekiel site.
eS' has thrown ups some leftover footy from their recent "You, eS, Eh?" Tour. Go here to check out some perfectly useable 'throwaway' footage of Danny Garcia, Kelly Hart, Tony Karr, Mike Anderson and Austyn Gillette.
SF's infamous Western Edition and 8 Blocks4 have teamed up to bring the skateboard community a free as hell full-length video called Pandemic. Featuring SF's finest, including Nikhil Thayer, Mike York, Adrian Williams, Karl Watson, Lee Smith, Brad Johnson and the little legendary kid turned tall.
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