News Archive July 2011
Complete Results of the Adrenalina NYC Skateboard Marathon. Read the Yahoo interview with NYC winner Jeff Vyain.
Ok, it doesn't get much cooler than this. Today, while driving in San Luis Obispo I see three young men skating down the street on longboards wearing backpacks and sleeping bags. Being a long distance skater myself, I wanted to know what their deal was. I made a quick u-turn and caught up with them. I'm sure at first they must have thought what the heck does this old guy want. It turns out the three guys I met; Kevin Hanley, Michael Kearns and Eric Jones are pushing their longboards from San Luis Obispo to Seal Beach to raise funds for a summer camp for grieving children called Camp Erin.Their group is called SkateTreksforCharity.com, please take a look at their site when you have a moment.
He carries a skateboard and is old enough to be her father... meet Boardwalk Empire's Paz de la Huerta's timewarp man...Steve Olson!
2nd Annual Board Rescue Art Show Fundraiser - September 16, 2011
Featuring Artists; Steve Olson, Lance Mountain, Jason Adams, Steve Caballero and many more. All Proceeds go to Board Rescue. More details here.
GIRLS JUST WANNA GRIND -
The Untold Story of 5 Girl Skaters...help fund this film!
Dogtown Skateboards Welcomes Tosh Townend.
A sad story...Woman, 83, dies after being struck by skateboarder. TSJ member and friend Jonathan H. let me know about this tragic event.
Interview with Pierre-Andre Senizergues, founder and CEO of Sole Technology (etnies).
Chris Cahill dies at 54; Original Dogtown skater.
JUCKER HAWAI’I is proud to announce the debut of their “Longboard” 
skateboard line in the US. After successfully product testing these boards in the German market and two years of phenomenal sales in Europe, JUCKER HAWAI’I launches the line in the US with their best selling “Makaha” Longboard.
Marc Juvinall set a new World Record at the Morro Bay Mile Skateboard Push Race. Eight racers came in under the old record of 4:03. Marc was riding Seismic Wheels and scored a $300 bonus from Seismic and also picked up another $100 that Road Rider Wheels pitched in!
Surf - Skate Connection...Equipment is Everything. This is a pretty cool multi-media piece, check it out.
Sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake, just found about Longboardism. Thanks to Michael Brooke for the heads-up.
JUCKER HAWAI’I is proud to announce the debut of their “Longboard”
skateboard line in the US. After successfully product testing these boards in the German market and two years of phenomenal sales in Europe, JUCKER HAWAI’I launches the line in the US with their best selling “Makaha” Longboard.
Marc Juvinall set a new World Record at the Morro Bay Mile Skateboard Push Race. Eight racers came in under the old record of 4:03. Marc was riding Seismic Wheels and scored a $300 bonus from Seismic and also picked up another $100 that Road Rider Wheels pitched in!
Surf - Skate Connection...Equipment is Everything. This is a pretty cool multi-media piece, check it out.
Maryhill the time is NOW! Push Culture News is there to bring you all the action.
Complete Maryhill Qualifying Results!
Riding Concrete: Exhibit at the California Museum.
Street Surfing Acquires Blur Skateboards.
Theseus Williams and Rob Rodrigues...Safe Riding Tips, watch the video on Push Culture.
Seismic Skate Systems presents the Seismic 3,2,1 Challenge at the Morro Bay Mile Skateboard Push Race.
Dan from Seismic is throwing down the gauntlet, not to mention some "real green" to the skater who breaks the Skateboard Mile Push World Record of 4:03.
Who's gonna step up and break the record?
Here's how it works...
If you're using Seismic Wheels you score a $300 bonus!
If you're using Seismic Tekton Bearings you score a $200 bonus!
If you're using Seismic Trucks you score a $100 bonus!
If you're using all three you score a $600 bonus!
As James Brown once sang, "Jump back and kiss yourself".
RipTide Sports, Inc. is pleased to announce cash prizes for riders using RipTide Bushings that finish in the top three at the Morro Bay Mile Skateboard Push Race.
1st - $100.00
2nd - $50.00
3rd - $25.00
To qualify, you must compete and win on RipTide Bushings, provide a photo of your bushings and a photo of you on the podium for use by RipTide Sports, Inc for promotional purposes. In addition, you will now qualify for continued sponsorship by RipTide Sports, Inc.! If you are not currently on RipTide Bushings and would like a set, RipTide sports will be at the event and will have a limited number of bushings available for sale.
Sometimes I'm a little slow on the uptake, just found about Longboardism. Thanks to Michael Brooke for the heads-up.
Latest News on the NYC Adrenalina Skateboard Marathon.
August 4th, 1947 - June 20th, 2011
From Thrasher Magazine website...Ideas come a dime a dozen. People talk, but seldom act. Eric Swenson got things done. Never one to clamor for the spotlight, he preferred the hard work, orchestrating the show from behind the scenes. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of a dear friend and one of our founders. His mark on skateboarding is extraordinary. Without him there would be no Thrasher Magazine, Independent trucks, or Spitfire wheels, to name a few. He leaves behind his wife Linda and sister Rebekah, along with a tremendous number of admirers. Eric Swenson, Craig Stecyk, & Fausto Vitello, making trucks at the Independent foundry in San Francisco, CA, 1983. Photo by MoFo.
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