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Truth Soul Armor Signs Brian Sumner
San Clemente, CA - Friday January 16, 2009 - Truth Soul Armor is proud to announce the signing of Brian Sumner to the Skate Team. “Truth is one of the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ freshest companies out there. I love that they value what a professional rider brings to the table. Truth is like one big family.” – Brian Sumner.

Randy Laybourne’s solo show of 20X20 work is finally here. The first ever showing of all 20 images will be at Swiv Tackle Circus in Oceanside, Califoria. The series was a big labor of love and took over 2 years to finish.

The opening is Jan 17, 2009 starting at 6 pm and goes to 10 pm.
It will be up for a month, till Feb 16, 2009

Randy, Dustin Koop, John Antoski, Mike Carter and others will be doing a Zine Work Shop Jan 25 (12 pm to 4 pm). It’s open to the public and everyone can stop by to cut/paste/photocopy and raise heck all over the place.

Stereo is proud to announce the Spring 09 catalog, featuring all new Stereo and HiFi Wheel products. Go to www.stereosoundagency.com to view and download the new catalog.

Also, we are proud to announce the launch of Stereo Sound Agency Distribution, which will be the home of Stereo and HiFi Wheels. And as far as our skateboard company goes, the return of quite simply, Stereo. Check out the FULL PRESS RELEASE.

Stereo is proud to announce the Spring 09 catalog, featuring all new Stereo and HiFi Wheel products. Go to stereosoundagency.com to view and download the new catalog.
Also, Stereo is proud to announce the launch of Stereo Sound Agency Distribution, which will be the home of Stereo and HiFi Wheels. And as far as our skateboard company goes, the return of quite simply, Stereo. See attached press release for more details.

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ZY TEAM SIGNING AT STARR SKATES IN TUCSON, AZ (SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH @ 5PM)

ZY Officials Aaron Suski, Zered Bassett, Brandon Westgate, and Chaz Ortiz are heading to Arizona this weekend for a “State of Mind” filming mission. In addition to dropping serious hammers at all the local spots, the crew will also host an autograph signing at Starr Skates on Sunday, January 18th, at 5PM. So if you’re in the neighborhood, definitely stop by to hang with the Zoo Crew!

Starr Skates is located at 1927 East Grant Street in Tucson. Find out more at: starrskates.com or zooyork.com

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MegaRamp Amps Up Skateboarding’s Presence at ASR January
Skateboarding takes off at ASR January with bigger, better demos, The Skateboard Mag and Damn Am awards, a special skate hardgoods area and an art show.

ASR welcomes MegaRamp Events to bring the thrill of the X Games to ASR’s special events area this January 22nd-24th in San Diego, CA. The Mini MegaRamp debuts in the heart of the skate demo scene alongside the 64’ mini ramp and a street course. Beyond the ASR floor, art, networking and award events keep skate front and center this January.

“The special events area and skate demos provide the perfect place to unwind, network and blow off some steam between appointments,” says Andy Tompkins, ASR Group Show Director. “This year we’re upping the ante by adding a MegaRamp to the mix to build even more energy around the skate exhibitors and skateboard hardgoods area.”

Top pro MegaRamp skaters will drop in on the 30-foot mega ramp and perform heart stopping tricks at insane heights in Hall G. Eight MegaRamp demos are scheduled on Thursday and Friday at 11:00, 1:30 and 4:30 and Saturday at 11:00 and 1:30.

Throughout ASR a mini ramp and street course offer up some down time from big business dealings on the floor. Choose between the 64-foot wide mini-ramp with multiple heights and extensions, including eight-foot decks, or the flat-ground area featuring ledges, flat bars, manual pads, and most importantly, plenty of space for casual games of SKATE.

As the skate market continues to evolve, IASC and ASR showcase over 30 skate hardgoods brands in an ASR neighborhood with its own flavor. See how art and music are helping shape the future of skate, CreateASkate in action and the many business opportunities these brands have to offer in Hall E.

The Skateboard Mag and Damn Am have teamed up to create the first ever Am Awards taking place at 6:00, immediately following the first day of ASR. SPoTlight Productions and special guests host as skateboarding’s finest ams are honored with awards and The Skateboard Mag YBAm is crowned in meeting room 20D.

The Grind for Life Chill Zone presented by DC Shoes and Powell’s Rip the Ripper Art Show go off upstairs providing a break from the hustle and bustle throughout ASR. Over 40+ artists have been invited to celebrate the Ripper's influence on skateboarding since his introduction with the Rip the Ripper Art Show in meeting room 28B. After the show grab a book of all the Ripper art pieces created for this event. The Chill Zone provides a place for networking, while learning more about GFL’s outreach efforts to further promote skateboarding and now famous GFL Ollie Contest in the Ballroom.

On top of all of this, check out skate film premieres, parties and of course summer and fall product lines from over 80 skateboard brands. Learn more about all the events at ASR January and register for the show at ASRbiz.com.

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The Real ams and Nick Dompierre took a trip to Dompierre-land and came back with this footy for their Lost Days And Throwaways video log. Justin Brock, James Hardy, and Davis Torgerson all threw down, and make sure you catch Nick Dompierre’s kickflip at the end. Wow. While you’re at it, check out the rest of their “throwaway” videos. Some good, good stuff on there.

TECH DECKS /TECH PARKS ARRIVED

The wait is finally over....
Long awaited Tech decks and tech parks arrived
With a very wide range...

At a $%#^ing ridiculous bargain!!Best pricing in Singapore.

Come on down and check it out!!!

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Stereo Skateboards is very proud to unveil this pro series with world famous artist and culture icon, Shepard Fairey of Obey Giant. Shepard's imagery here blends together political elements and album cover iconography. In recent times, he has played a pivotal role in creating the visual propaganda for President-Elect Obama and is currently coordinating The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery, which highlights the work of artists that used their voices to amplify the grassroots movement that carried Obama to victory. This exclusive pro series combines all of Shepard's influences, creating another timeless board series sure to disappear soon.

There is one common thread that ties all skateboarders together regardless of race or religion, homeland or dialect, male or female: we have all, at one point or another, had or wanted to have the best moustache the world has ever seen.