Category Archives: Skateboarding

Danny Way: ‘Waiting for Lightning’ World Screening + Enter to Win

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Back in March we did an extensive article about the Danny Way documentary, Waiting For Lightning, previewing down at SXSW. After critical acclaim down in Texas this film by Bandito Brothers, will be hitting the road. Following the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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‘Bones Brigade’ – An Autobiography Film | Video

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

In 1978, a mechanical engineer who had developed new skateboard products teamed up with one of the most popular skaters of the era. George Powell and Stacy Peralta created Powell Peralta and immediately began retooling how skateboard products were made … Continue reading →

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‘Waiting For Lightning’ – A Full-Length Documentary Film About Skateboarding Legend Danny Way

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

From the producers of ‘Step into Liquid‘, comes ‘Waiting For Lightning‘, the story of visionary skateboarder Danny Way.  Danny Way is a living legend in the skateboard community and arguably has done more than anyone for the evolution of the … Continue reading →

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CCS: “It’s Huge” Coming 2/21/12

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

For over 25 years, CCS has been the premiere destination for everything SKATE, SNOW and board lifestyle inspired. Since their start back in 1985, CCS has kept the world ripping and rocking the most exclusive goods and hard-to-find items from … Continue reading →

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Watch The Trailer for Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory: Season 5

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

We are hooked on this show and amped to finally see the trailer for season 5 of MTV‘s breakout hit, ‘Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory’.  Joining Dyrdek is his faithful following of ‘Factory’ regulars, including Christopher “Big Black” Boykin, cousins Chris … Continue reading →

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Tony Hawk and YouTube Bring Us RIDE: A Channel Dedicated to Skateboarding 24 Hours A Day

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

YouTube has said they would be expanding their channels by bringing in obvious personalities from assorted fields similar to song, sports, movie, as well as comedy.  They have launched the ultimate set of channels which focus on an already-popular subject … Continue reading →

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2012 CES Alert: ZBoard – The World’s First Weight-Sensing Electric Skateboard

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

If you thought CES was just about gadgets and tech, well you are 99% correct but this year it also introduced the world’s first weight-sensing, electric skateboard called ZBoard.  Before you blow this off and say, “I’ve seen electric skateboards … Continue reading →

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Watch Carhartt’s Dust Ad Skateboarding Video

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Last summer Carhartt collaborated with Catalunian audiovisual production house “La Neta Lab” and photographer Roberto Alegria for a dust ad campaign.  The images and video are equally impressive. LANETA:  “Laneta is a group of friends in Barcelona turned into audiovisual … Continue reading →

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RIME x TheSeventhLetter x Zoo York Skate Deck Collection – Seven new skate decks illustrated by renowned graffiti artist

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Art uses all kinds of pallets and what better than a skateboard deck?  World renowned graffiti artist RIME, of the legendary graffiti crew TheSeventhLetter, teams up with skateboardings’  Zoo York to produce a new series of skate decks. RIME’s unique style … Continue reading →

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Huf x DLX x Haroshi – When Skateboarding And Art Collide

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

HUF owner Keith Hufnagel grew up skateboarding in the streets of New York City.  Moving to San Francisco  in 1992 to pursue his passion, he became a professional skateboarder, providing him with a rare and rewarding opportunity to travel the … Continue reading →

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Daisuke Takahashi’s Skate Video: ‘Subspecies’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

This one goes out to my friend Shane.  It’s Monday and I’m sure he could use some inspiration to get the week going.  A phenomenally talented  skater himself, I am sure he will appreciate that this is far from your … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Globe Bantam Skatedecks

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Did you just buy a retro skate deck for $700 on ebay?  That will look nice on your wall but these things look good enough to eat, they won’t break the bank and you can actually ride them rather than … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Trailer For The Upcoming Girl & Chocolate Skateboard Video

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

In early 2012 Girl Skateboards and Chocolate Cinema will be dropping a brand new skate video directed by Ty Evans, Cory Weincheque and heavy hitter Spike Jonze entitled Girl & Chocolate.   The film will feature Vincent Alvarez, Brian Anderson, Kenny … Continue reading →

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Pabst Brewing Company + Santa Cruz Skateboards = Beer Cruzer Collection

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Santa Cruz‘s new Beer Cruzer skateboard collection is sure to hit many a man in a well considered sweet zone. Combining two of his greatest loves and/or reasons to hurt himself — beer and skateboarding — the venerable Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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Reskate Skateboards: Repurposed, Artistic, Collectable…Need We Say More?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Hmmmmm….  So let me get this correct…these guys take something old and broken and make is new, cool and collectable?  Ok, we’re in, how can you go wrong on this one?  After working in the Skate industry for over 15 … Continue reading →

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Skateboard Like It’s MCMXCIX

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Those fun loving Greeks are at it again. First there was naked wrestling with invading Persians, now the Greek design team known as “GREECE IS FOR LOVERS” brings us this “Tougher Than Leather” skateboard design. Looking right at home riding … Continue reading →

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Fashion Inspired Skateboard Decks By STOP IT RIGHT NOW

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

What do you do when something is so out of reach? When in doubt, make your own! Jayne was obsessed – like everyone else and their moms – with the most perfect and rather iconic fashion print of 2011 and … Continue reading →

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The History Of Skateboarding: 40 Years in 15 Minutes

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Stacy Peralta, the man behind the films Dogtown and Z-boys and Lords of Dogtown, brings us The History of Skateboarding, a mini documentary for MTV: 40 years in 15 minutes. From surf skating and empty swimming pools to street skating … Continue reading →

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