The Laguna Seca Invitational happened just about a month ago on Thursday, April 19th ; up in the rolling hills above beautiful Monterey, California. This event was the first downhill skateboard race at Laguna Seca in over 30 years and consisted of a one-day, hit it and quit it, 34 man invitational race; and was presented [...]
Recently, I got hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. When people tell me I’m lucky the accident didn’t take my brain or my life, I agree; yet I don’t feel very lucky. The time off skating, off my motorbike, on crutches, and in operating rooms doesn’t exactly feel like a blessing. Aside from [...]
The Loaded Race Gloves V2 are the updated version of their previously released performance slide gloves and features goat-skin leather, carbon knuckles, a breathable and perforated leather top, internal cool-max wicking fabric, reflectors; as well as high-density palm, finger, and thumb pucks. they come in black and are available in two sizes: Small/Medium and a Large/XL.
New Mexico is at the south end of the Rocky Mountain range. Geologically, everything here was brought about by volcanic activity. (You can see something like 60 plus extinct volcanoes from the foothills of Albuquerque.) Due to the fact that everything is made from hard granite, nothing erodes—and this means steep, unbanked roads. We get [...]
One of the raddest and most distinct features of this growing section of longboard skateboarding is that of the custom skateboard builder. I’m talking about builders such as Larry Peterson of Longboard Larry and Scott Moore of Subsonic Skateboards, and that’s just naming two of the many. Custom builders, like these, bring us back to [...]
The event season is well underway and we’ve been out and about trying to cover as many of them as possible. The reason we document so many events is because no matter it a race, demo, tour, or jam; much of the growth of the larger scene happens, on-site, at these events. It’s all about [...]
Dear Mclovin’, How do i change the “hey look there’s a pair of boobs on wheels” mentality that the guys have when i skate with them. I mean it’s great, because i get special treatment and all that jazz, but it does get a little annoying at times. What do i do? Get [...]
Greetings and salutations from the place we call home! This month, Doug E. Fresh, the Sunset Sliders Chief Engineer, brings us a whimsical edit of how the Sunset Sliders conduct an invasion of Lurkadurkistan. Now that our Bus has her fitting-touch of color and pizazz, we have begun an invasion—starting first in the critical location of home. Stage-one involves a [...]
Andrew Chapman, Zak Maytum, Erik Lundberg, and Chris Chaput battle it out in the semis. Photo: Justin Preston.
The Laguna Seca Invitational happened just about a month ago on Thursday, April 19th ; up in the rolling hills above beautiful Monterey, California. This event was the first downhill skateboard race at Laguna Seca in over 30 years and consisted of a one-day, hit it and quit it, 34 man invitational race; and was presented by NHS’s recently rebirthed downhill line: Road Rider. Read More
Phil Ginn carving off some speed somewhere in the heart of New Mexico. Photo: Joel Lipovetsky.
New Mexico is at the south end of the Rocky Mountain range. Geologically, everything here was brought about by volcanic activity. (You can see something like 60 plus extinct volcanoes from the foothills of Albuquerque.) Due to the fact that everything is made from hard granite, nothing erodes—and this means steep, unbanked roads. We get somewhere around 8 inches of average rainfall in Albuquerque annually and somewhere near 350 days of sunshine! Translation: year-round shredding. Read More
Mr. Greasy. Photo: Bandy
Recently, I got hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. When people tell me I’m lucky the accident didn’t take my brain or my life, I agree; yet I don’t feel very lucky. The time off skating, off my motorbike, on crutches, and in operating rooms doesn’t exactly feel like a blessing. Aside from my whininess, there are some pretty banger lessons I’ve learned. First and foremost, I would like to thank my sponsors Comet Skateboards, Caliber Truck Co, and Volante Wheels. It may sound like I’m trying to shamelessly plug these brands, but I’m not. The first thought going through my morphine-blitzed mind was what their reaction would be a potential season-ender. Despite all negative thoughts, my true friends Jason Salfi of Comet and Brandon Stewart of Caliber reassured me that everything would stay the same; even though I hadn’t gotten wrecked skating. Lesson #1: The support of friends is key to a healthy mental state. Respect to the homies. Read More
Midnight garage bombin' on my custom LBL Penguin (click on image above to view larger). Photo: David Marano.
One of the raddest and most distinct features of this growing section of longboard skateboarding is that of the custom skateboard builder. I’m talking about builders such as Larry Peterson of Longboard Larry and Scott Moore of Subsonic Skateboards, and that’s just naming two of the many. Custom builders, like these, bring us back to the roots and essence of what it’s all about: skateboards for skateboarders, by skateboarders. Through creating each skateboard one at a time, and allowing the individual rider to have input into the building process, they provide every board with the attention it deserves and thus allowing the process to remain focused where it should be: on quality, detail, refinement, performance, and distinction. I’m not sayin’ that the large brands don’t make great skateboards—they definitely do—but if you’ve ever had a board shaped specifically for you and your style, then you know there is a certain pride and confidence built into that unique skateboard which is somewhat inexplicable, yet wholly undeniable. Read More
The Loaded Race Gloves V2 are the updated version of their previously released performance slide gloves and features goat-skin leather, carbon knuckles, a breathable and perforated leather top, internal cool-max wicking fabric, reflectors; as well as high-density palm, finger, and thumb pucks. they come in black and are available in two sizes: Small/Medium and a Large/XL. Read More
The EQ 36 is a 36.5″ top-mount freeride board and a new addition to Bustin Boards‘ growing line of performance skateboards. The EQ 36 is 10” at it’s widest point and features 9/16” concave, ½” rocker, and a ½” radial drop—making for a 26” effective foot platform. The EQ 36 offers a 29 ½” wheelbase, symmetrical shaping, and is constructed of a slightly flexing, yet solid, 9-ply Canadian maple. Read More
We are on the road right now with Jesse Breiman and the rest of the Way Out Westward crew—shredding spots, acting way out, and generally living the dream. That said, we have not had a free moment to post Jesse’s new video from Blood Orange Bushings, until this morning. This is Blood Orange‘s first video, and from what we know about this crew, we expect some really rad product and skate-related radness to follow. This video is doubly dope because it also pays a little tribute to OG San Francisco/bay area artist, Jeremy Fish. Note the Silly Pink Bunnies. Peep it!
“Sorry for denting the hood of homie’s car. Ha ha! Stay tuned for a grip of new shit coming from the Blood Orange crew.” (Jesse Brieman)
Howdy homies,
A rowdy band of shredders from Comet Skateboards, Caliber Trucks, Wheelbase Magazine, Carve Skate Shop, and Volante Wheels‘ will be piling into a van and embarking on a radical skate adventure starting in Albuquerque, New Mexico—May 7th through the 10th, and onward to Austin, Texas until May 14th. See below for a day-by-day breakdown of what we have planned: Read More
Break the piggie bank, sell the mule, hoe the pasture—whatever it is that you gotta do to get to Portland, Oregon for the 2012 Tabor Downhill Challenge—make it happen! Here are all the juicy details, and straight from Mr. Billy Bones himself: Read More
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