Skate board is not a crime

ALDRIN GARCIA HITS WORLD RECORD OLLIE!

timothyves — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:24:34 +0000

Aldrin Garcia set the new world record for highest ollie yesterday, February 15th in Las Vegas, NV at 45″.

The previous record of 44.5″ was set by Powell team rider, Danny Wainwright in 2000.

Aldrin was riding a Powell-Peralta Chad Bartie Skull deck with LIGAMENT™ technology, 54mm BONES Monsters STF wheels, Bones Swiss Ceramics and THEEVE titanium trucks with BONES HardCore Bushings.

All this and more at Powell-Peralta.com
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Want to know more about Powell-Peralta? Check out Issue 68 of Juice Magazine (out now) featuring interviews with George and Stacy.

2011 RUSTY SURFBOARDS DESIGNS

timothyves — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:25:21 +0000

Take a look at some of the Rusty Surfboard designs out for 2011. For more information visit rusty.com

CHECK THE NEW WOUNDED KNEE SKATEBOARDS OUT

timothyves — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:12:27 +0000

WOUNDED KNEE TRIBUTE TO BLACK ELK SKATEBOARD DECK
“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells WakanTanka, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.” — Black Elk
We support Jim Murphy and all he does through Wounded Knee Skateboards. His outreach to our youth is awesome. Jim is a part of the Stronghold Society nonprofit and the Wounded Knee 4-Directions Skatepark is a project of the Stronghold Society. Together, with the support of many, they will make a difference with our youth. Jim’s vision and what he represents is the kind of inspiration our youth needs across this country. Show your support at woundedkneeskateboards.net/

“Skateboarding Saves Lives”

ETNIES BREAKS GROUND ON MILLION DOLLAR SKATEPARK EXPANSION

timothyves — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 05:51:45 +0000

ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST BREAKS GROUND ON 16,000 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION PROJECT
Final Expansion Will Make It the Largest Free Public Skatepark in the U.S.
(Lake Forest, CA) – On February 10, 2011 the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest officially broke ground on its 16,000 square foot expansion project. Adding a variety of new features, the $1,000,000 expansion will set the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest at about 60,000 square feet, making it the largest free public skatepark in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world. The park which is owned and operated by the City of Lake Forest offers year round classes, camps and special events and is the only public skatepark in California that offers BMX sessions.

Local Skateboarders Celebrating the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest Expansion with Lake Forest Mayor Peter Herzog and etnies Owner/CEO Pierre-Andre Senizergues

The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest was a first in skateboarding – In 2003 it was the first time a skatepark was created through a public/private partnership. etnies partnered with The City of Lake Forest to create this skatepark that currently has more than 1,200 skateboarders ride it each week. Eight years later, the skatepark continues to be such a benefit to the city that they are expanding it. The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest model shows that skateparks can be a major benefit to communities all over the world.

“It’s incredible to see that the same year etnies is celebrating our 25th birthday, the skatepark is getting bigger too!” said Pierre-Andre Senizergues, owner and CEO of etnies. “It’s an example of what a success it has been for the city and for skateboarders in our community. A tribute to the future! Bravo, Lake Forest!”

The expansion concept created by skateboarder and community input, Nick Gates and the City of Lake Forest staff, and SITE Design Group, Inc., is scheduled to be completed by California Skateparks in mid-July 2011. The expansion area will include the following features:

Mini bowl
Street run with a set of six stairs, manny pad modeled after Pier 7, and an A-frame bump with rails
Flow course featuring a 16-foot cradle and 11-foot vert wall, with a variety of pool and metal coping
A backyard-style pool with shallow-end stairs, two death boxes and Tedder Stone pool coping
Barbeque area for skate camps and events
Upgrades to the existing park include adding pump bumps and a euro gap on the 5-flat-5 stair set

A Rendering of the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest Design

“This project has been a goal of ours for some time and we’re elated to be able to fund not only a portion of the proposed expansion, but every part of the expansion design,” said Lake Forest Mayor Peter Herzog. “We’ll have a world-class skatepark right in our backyards and can’t wait to see skateboarders from all over enjoying the new park area.”

The etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest will remain open as much as possible during the expansion. To keep up with the construction details or for more information on the etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, visit etniesskatepark.com or call the park at (949) 916-5870.

For updates on etnies and its skate team, visit etnies.com.

About etnies:
Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today, etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre-André Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring world class skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x, BMX and auto teams and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. For additional information, visit etnies.com.

BARB WIRE DOLLS STORM LA

timothyves — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:27:59 +0000

GREECE’S GIRL-FRONTED BAND *BARB WIRE DOLLS* ARE HITTING THE SUNSET STRIP HARD AND MAKING HISTORY WITH THE NEW WAVE OF PUNK: STREET-ROCK

Barb Wire Dolls play a residency every Thursday in March at The Roxy’s VIP Lounge Club ON THE ROX. The all-ages shows are sponsored by Juice Magazine, Lightning Bolt Surfboards, & Venice Originals Skateboard Shop. Barb Wire Dolls hit the stage at 9:30 plus a very special guest band after. Only $5 Cover.
Check the Roxy calendar for more info at theroxyonsunset.com

It’s a cool evening in Los Angeles and another unsigned band has arrived to the Sunset Strip of Hollywood in search of fulfilling their Rock and Roll dream. This time the newly arrived band has come all the way from Greece, a first for any band from the Birthplace of Civilization. These Greeks have a major advantage by coming here: they are getting non-stop radio airplay on the biggest alternative rock station in the country, the World Famous KROQ of Los Angeles.

This band is really good!” – Rodney Bingenheimer aka Rodney on the Roq via KROQ airwaves

Rodney Bingenheimer “The Prince of Punk”, is the legendary DJ who’s credited in the US for first playing and breaking The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Clash, Blondie, X, Social Distortion, Nirvana, The Offspring, and No Doubt (to mention but a few), discovered the Greek band by word of mouth a few weeks prior to their arrival and was the first to start spinning their demo on his iconoclastic “Rodney On The Roq” radio show, saying that their song “California” is a “hit”.

“Barb Wire Dolls are kinda like a girl-fronted Green Day. They could become huge.” – Michael McDermott/drummer for Bouncing Souls

Barb Wire Dolls, a girl-fronted “Street-Rock” band from Greece that started at The Ikarus Artist Commune on the island of Crete, is now causing a riot having re-located to the bright city lights of LA. With raw power and pure source, primal force they are shaking and waking up US audiences with their electrifying live show while their self-released debut EP “Punk The Fussies!” gets added to new radio outlets like wildfire. Barb Wire Dolls have a big buzz about them and have been compared to a mix of Blondie and The Sex Pistols, while promoters herald them as “The Next Big Thing”. The time is ripe for a major change in the music world and this band has got all the goods to do it.

Fronted by the punk rock barbie doll Queen Isis, the young, wild, and ultra-sexy goddess and singer of Barb Wire Dolls, along with legendary ex-pro surfer/skater Tas Doll (guitar), ex-Fuzztones bassist Voodoo Doll, and animalistic drummer Greg Doll have together started a new revolution to uproot the boring state of the present Rap/Hip-Hop/wimpy Indie-Pop domination and to re-energize the stage and airwaves with memorable, balls-to-the-wall “real” Rock and Roll. Barb Wire Dolls made history by being the first rock band from Greece to play America when they sold out the legendary Roxy Theatre, causing a musical riot on the Sunset Strip bringing back the glory days of LA’s legacy.

“The street generation revolution is on full force and its all about being young and wild in the streets again. It’s time to rock, riot, and rip it up. Fuck the pussies, here’s Barb Wire Dolls!” – Queen Isis/Barb Wire Dolls

Barb Wire Doll’s must-have 6 song EP “Punk The Fussies!” could be the best thing since Blondie, No Doubt, and Hole brought their female-fronted rock prowess to the masses, and it is a return to the roots of Punk and DIY, having been recorded live in the studio in one take for under five hundred dollars. Acting solely as a demo, their EP is available world-wide on iTunes. Barb Wire Dolls have hit L.A. hard with their radical style and simplicity, all part of the “Street-Rock” movement, bringing the average man’s struggle on the street straight to the world’s airwaves. Inspired by the early Punk and New Wave scenes, they draw their main influences from bands they say changed their world: The Sex Pistols, Blondie, The Ramones, The Clash, Patti Smith, The Slits, Black Flag, and New York Dolls.

“This is just what the world needs now, a good girl-fronted punk band!” – Charlotte Cooper/bassist for The Subways

With offers pouring in and because the Music Industry has been dying (literally) for a big makeover and for something fresh, new, and vital; this passionate Greek bands’ merciless new wave of Punk music attack straight from the street could be its much needed answer. With anthemic memorable songs, inspiring lyrics, and an energetic and spontaneous Rock Star frontwoman, Barb Wire Dolls and their growing legions of fans (who call themselves the “Street Generation”) are on the move to change the world: rocking, rioting, and ripping it up one town and one show at a time. The revolution has begun, so what the hell are you gonna do?

LIFEBOATS AND FOLLIES OUT NOW!

timothyves — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 01:39:48 +0000

TOMMY GUERRERO “LIFEBOATS AND FOLLIES” TO RELEASE FEBRUARY 5TH AT CAFE DU NORD
Skateboard legend/prolific musician Tommy Guerrero has a new album, Lifeboats And Follies, and a new signature shoes with Vans Syndicate.
Raised on the colorful and gritty streets of San Francisco and steeped in the dark brew formed by the perfect cultural storm where skateboarding, music and art smashed right into each other, Tommy Guerrero was destined for greatness of the soulful sort. Adapting to his hilly local environs with speed and style, TG was a bonafied pioneer of modern street skateboarding, turning pro and traveling the world while still just a teenager. His casual flow was material for the skateboarding pantheon, and is endlessly compared to what would come out when he focused his attention on stringed things. The early four-track tunes he offered were heavily groove-based, with obvious blues, Latin and soul overtones, but as time and albums went by the music became more layered and eclectic, incorporating jazz, hip-hop and funk elements, as well. More than a decade of tirelessly working his craft has passed since, and has resulted in the album you now behold- “Lifeboats and Follies” is by far Guerrero’s most fully realized sonic collage. The tide of groove remains, but is formed by the far denser and complex interplay of an expanded quiver of instruments and sounds. The simplicity of Tommy’s early work was catchy, but the expansive compositional skill that has shown itself amongst the tracks here is cinematic in scope, offering a richer, more muscular tone and greater depth of emotion. The soup has been thickened, the fire is smoldering, and Tommy is sweating it out all night, every night.

HOUSE OF VANS FIRST ANNUAL COAT DRIVE

timothyves — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:33:19 +0000

Jump down to the House of Vans in Brooklyn, New York this Saturday to be apart of their first annual coat drive. Just bring any new or lightly used coat and you the rest is taken care of! Enjoy food, drinks and of course skating. All donations go to NY Cares.

EMBASSY SKATEBOARDS WELCOMES CHAZ PINEDA & MARK PARTAIN

timothyves — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:49:31 +0000

Congrats to Chaz Pineda and Mark Partain for coming up on the Embassy Skateboards team! They join Craig Johnson, Tex Gibson, Ken Fillion, Todd Prince, and Dave Reul, and the rest of the bangin’ team they’ve put together. Stay tuned for more from this heavy crew.

VANS BOWL-A-RAMA™ 2011 RIDER ANNOUNCEMENT!

timothyves — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:37:39 +0000

VANS BOWL-A-RAMA™ 2011 rider announcement!

Saturday 19th of February 2011, Bondi Beach.
For the seventh year running, the infamous shores of Bondi Beach will play host to VANS BOWL-A-RAMA™, not only the biggest concrete event in the Southern Hemisphere, but now the biggest week of festivities to hit Bondi!
The 2011 event will be bringing with it the most legendary skateboarders of our time including: Steve Caballero, Pedro Barros, Bucky Lasek, Omar Hassan, Bob Burnquist, Rune Glifberg, Sam Beckett, Pat Ngoho, Otavio Neto, Jackson Pilz, Juergen Horwarth, Renton Miller, Jeff ‘Skunk’ Williams, Tony Trujillo (rumored), Curren Caples and Australian golden boy Corbin Harris.

News of the new five year deal with the World Cup Skateboarding and the inflated prize purse figures ensures that VANS BOWL-A-RAMA™ 2011 is set to be bigger than previous years. This year there is $60, 000 in the prize purse up for grabs!

“BOWL-A-RAMA™ has never been bigger.” Comments Chad Ford, Director of BOWL-A-RAMA™. “The event has been steadily growing each year, which is a catalyst of the amount of industry support we are receiving. The week of umbrella events leading up to the comp on Saturday really gives all fans and families a chance to get involved in a really inviting culture.” He adds.

According to figures released by the ABS there has been a cumulative increase in participation amongst both males and females by over 50% over the last three years, illustrating the fact that skateboarding has continued to grow as a major trend amongst Australians.

In other exciting news for the first time ever, the event will be broadcast live online and via television, enabling both Australian and International fans to experience the excitement and atmosphere regardless of their physical location. The broadcast will also include a range of live interviews with infamous skaters like; Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero and last year’s teenage runaway triumph Pedro Barros.

In addition to this, 2011 spectators will be able to witness the action live on a jumbo screen located on site adding a new dimension to the overall experience. “The jumbo screen is one of many major site improvements implemented this year.” Comments Ford.

VANS BOWL-A-RAMA™ 2011 promises to be bigger and better than ever and will again bring with it the biggest line up of international skate talent yet seen, as well as a week of festivities celebrating the culture of skate. February 16th marks the kick off of this year’s events launching with WCS hosting the Official Rider Sign In Party at the Beach Road Hotel, in lead up to the Saturday 19th of which all skaters come together to battle it out in the Bondi Bowl for the 2011 title.

S-ONE X DAGGERS X HELMETS

timothyves — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:17:27 +0000

S-One x Daggers Helmet
The Daggers. Easily one of the most talented, influential and notorious crews in skateboarding. Bob Burnquist, Rune Glifberg, Jesse Martinez, Tony Alva, Dave Duncan, Christian Hosoi, Sergie Ventura, Pat Ngoho, Steve Olson, John Cardiel and Eddie Reategui… just to name a few. Dave Duncan and Eddie Reategui stopped by the S-One warehouse a few months ago. They liked our helmets and they knew S-One was well known for quality, fit and protection so they wanted to work together to make a Daggers Helmet. We were honored to do so. The Daggers helmet is super lightweight and is constructed with EPS foam so it protects your head against the heaviest slams.
Ask for the Daggers helmet at your local skate shop. It’ll go perfect with those Daggers x Bones Wheels!