The Ad That Became a Poster in Every Skater’s Room

July 30, 2010

jamie-thomas-leap-of-faithThe Chief knows how to handle things.

Paul Shier: A Journey of Photos

July 28, 2010

Broadcast homey Paul Shier has been keeping a photojournal of his recent travels including some pics of Shier and crew in Copenhagen. Head over to blueprintskateboards.com for the full scoop.

Blueprint Skateboards CPH Photo Journal

Shred With Shier (DVS Presents CPH Pro)

July 19, 2010

Paul Shier shredding the Copenhagen Pro 2010 course. Courtesy of  DVS Shoe Co.This is a sweet little video edit from the boyz at DVS of Mr. Paul Shier rolling around the extremely enticing course for the Copenhagen Pro contest. Don’t just shred… Shred with Shier. Oh, and he skates the 51mm Savants.

Not Like They Used To

July 15, 2010

Not the Triads of Morrissey, not the Turbans of Mystery, and certainly not the Turks of Miserlou… it’s the muh-effing Turds of Misery. Some days you just gotta sit back, enjoy a good photo like this and draw your own conclusion. Happy Friday.

Slam City Skates (New Merch)

July 15, 2010

The fine gentlemen at Slam City Skates in London just dropped some new Summer 2010 gear, including a dope co-op project with Toy Machine. Check it out when you have a moment.

Anyone Remember This Photo?

June 28, 2010

This spot has since been further demoralized, but long before spot-checking and over-production was standard faire, Kris and Dan got together to shoot a photo that would forever haunt many skateboarders who would undoubtedly recall this image any time they sat perched atop a gap. Thanks to the folks at The Chrome Ball Incident for pulling this scan from the archives. TCBI is one of our favorite blogs so if you haven’t already paid them a recent visit, we encourage you to do so. Like, now.

Skating While Waiting: Joel, Todd, and Jeremy NY Edit

June 24, 2010

Joel Meinholz and the Brothers Jordan getting some quality skate time in the city. See what you can accomplish whilst you wait for your lunch?

Get Off The Computer and Go Skateboarding Today

June 21, 2010

You shouldn’t need an excuse to go skateboarding, but if you are lacking the motivation just consider the sound of millions of urethane wheels rolling on the pavement across the world today. The first day of Summer: a perfect day to skip school or call your boss and tell him you’re sick because you need to meet your friends at the spot. Here is some inspiration to get you psyched. Have fun.

KCDC Skate Vid Teaser

June 17, 2010

Danny Falla and the boys at KCDC have been busy putting the final touches on their new video. It’s gonna be good, so click here to peep the trailer.

Gareth Stehr Juice Magazine Interview

June 14, 2010

Steve Olson recently interviewed Gareth Stehr for the latest issue of JUICE Magazine. We suggest that you pick up a copy and check it out because Steve has a bitchin way of interviewing skaters that really reveals how much they love skating. There are some rad never-before-seen photos of Gareth, too. He also talks about his art, what it was like growing up skating in New Zealand, and how he paid his own way to the United States to embark on his journey to skate every day.

Gareth Stehr, Alt text for the image, e.g. “The Mona Lisa”Gareth Stehr Alt text for the image, e.g. “The Mona Lisa”