Boomtown 5: A Downhill Skatepark
Boomtown 5 was a blast! Janky ramps littered the hill everywhere. The road itself was definitely steep and windy enough to get the blood flowin’ and the ‘thane lines thoroughly distributed. The cast of skaters in attendance was both large, and in charge. The weather was fine, the industry kicked down some serious support, and the shred was shredded. A downhill skatepark indeed!
Upon our arrival to Eugene, Oregon and the Boomtown 5 event, we were made aware of a wild-hair somewhere up near the vicinity of our rear end. In accordance with the social protocol of such a finding, we were prompted to join forces with our homies over at Muir Skate, and instead of the usual photo article, we made an event video. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Anyway, here’s what we came up with. A big thanks to the event organizers, the event sponsors, and all the skaters who came out and shredded heavily. Please enjoy this Boomtown 5 visual extravaganza:
The Andrew Mercado Interview: A Builder Of Bridges
Gargoyle Grinder. Photo: Barney Newbson.
There are a lot of things you could say about Andrew Mercado. You could call him opinionated, antagonistic; and, depending on where you’re standing, you might even mark him for a straight-up rebel rouser. But it’s important to understand that much of what’s said about a person by others ain’t the entire truth. You really have to get to know someone for yourself in order to make a real and truthful assessment. I did just that a few years back and have been skating and traveling around with Andrew for a while now, and can honestly say for a certainty that his love for skateboarding burns brighter and with more heat than 99% of the motherfuckers out there. Andrew’s passion for shredding has, and continues, to bridge gaps in the skateboarding community. Dude’s a rad dude. He’s inspired a whole hell of a lot of skaters. Please enjoy the Andrew Mercado Wheelbase Interview.
I Left My Heart In San Francisco: Episode 4
To quote the venerable prophet George Clinton: “It’s a party, y’all!” We keep this in mind here in our home turf of the Sunset District. San Francisco is a special place with incredible vistas and jaw-dropping cinematic scenery. While many visitors may trek to skate the wonderful wave that we call home, we feel it is important to show the way we like to rock our spot: Style—party hearty . . .
The Sliders troops assemble in the morning to share their lust for illustrious eggs—straight eggs in fact—because when we want the funk we want the whole funk, the un-cut funk, and nothing but the funk. While on an egg hunt we find time to wiggle wildly about the streets, not as a herd of turtles, but instead a sea of slithering serpents spraying sauces of varying delight to mark the spots we’ve searched. The whole afternoon is filled with continuous pack runs as wiggleboarders constantly rotate between steady group lurking and putting in work at each of our spots. This ebb and flow of funk and freshness forms our hallmark video “Straight Eggs”. If you visit the Sunset in order to taste our local culinary delight, you can expect to see Sliders out, doing exactly this, having a great time as a huge skateboarding family and crushing all obstacles in our path with a smile . . .
-Sunset Sliders
Ask McLovin’: The Mistress/Cheater Scenario
Dear Mclovin’,
Lately my girlfriend has been saying that I’ve been boarding “too much” and not spending enough time with her. I still spend a lot of time with her but I usually put skating as my first priority. I’m not looking to get married or anything right now, it’s just a casual relationship. Any advice?
Max
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Dear Max,
Unfortunately it sounds like you’ve found yourself in quite a pickle. Luckily I think I’ll be able to help you out. If my younger years spent watching Jerry Springer have taught me anything, it’s that managing two relationships at the same time is tough business and often times ends in a fiery ball of shit. But don’t get all depressed though—Jerry Springer has also taught me that with careful reflection, and a “final thought”, all of these problems can be sorted out quite nicely. Read More
Board Review: Original Skateboard’s “Apex 40″
Original Skateboard‘s “Apex 40” is constructed of maple laminates and carbon reinforced fiberglass and comes in two styles. Our testing was done on the Double Concave version. The Apex is 40 ¾” in length, 91/2” wide, has an adjustable wheelbase, as well as symmetrical nose and tail kicks. The board also features a micro drop and a mellow concave. Read More
Board Review: Sector 9′s “Tiffany”
The Tiffany is Scott Smith’s new Pro model from Sector 9’s Downhill Division. It is a directional top-mount speed board with a 5/8” directional drop in the front, and W-concave in the rear. This 9-ply maple deck is 37” in length, 10” wide, has 4 wheelbase options 28” upwards, and features CNC wheel wells. Read More
Video: The Unbreakable Dan Couch!
Dan Couch = Beast Mode! He slams, he slams again, and then he just keeps on huckin’ . . . If you like gaps, and slams, then you are gonna love this new video from Divine and Five Mile: “The Unbreakable Dan Couch”
Video: Paris Truck Co’s “Hawaiian Island Sessions”
Here is the premiere video from the Paris Truck Co. homies. This new edit features Brian Peck and Matt Kienzle as they shred various spots all over the island Oahu, Hawaii. The vibe is right and the shredding is shreddy. Read below for a few thoughts from Mr. Brian Peck himself as he discusses the making of this video. Kick back and enjoy the ride: Read More
