Emulate Your Favorite Skaters and Win Big

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:09:39 PDT

Think you can do the same tricks your favorite pros are doing? Skateboarder Magazine and Monster hope so, as they've created the Emulator Contest, which encourages skaters to film themselves replicating a trick from three professional skaters.

The month of May belongs to Shane O'Neill and his favorite trick, the nollie flip nosegrind. Film yourself pulling the trick and upload it to the contest page for a chance to win a Shane O'Neill specific prize pack from his sponsors, as..

Street League 2012: Nyjah Huston Wins Kansas City... Again

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:46:15 PDT

The 2012 Street League season kicked off in Kansas City this past weekend as it did last year-- with skateboard technician Nyjah Huston taking home $150,000. Huston's ability to land difficult and technical tricks consistently makes him almost unbeatable in the current Street League format.

"It was a hard one tonight, that's for sure!" said Nyjah. "I definitely had to work for it. I love the challenge, though, and to skate with these guys is great."

Street League..

Stinky Socks and Ride For Earth Collab: You Buy Socks, They Plant a Tree

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:53:29 PDT

"Going Green" has become a significant contemporary movement. And companies in the action sports industry have hopped onboard, creating boards and apparel that are constructed with from more eco-friendly materials. Production company, Ninja Squad, has joined in the cause with their latest endeavor, Stinky Socks, a product that's designed for snowboarders and skaters.

The company also recently announced a collaboration project with Ride For Earth-- a worldwide organization that..

Riley Blakeway's Dolphin Days

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:50:18 PDT

Riley Blakeway, a brilliant young lensman from Australia who first leapt into the spotlight by winning Stab Magazine's Little Weeds competition in 2009, has since gone on to make a handful of web projects and a feature film on pal Chippa Wilson for Analog. But Riley's been ditching the beaches for the streets as of late, filming a new skate project called Dolphin Days. Here is episode one, featuring the four-wheeled stylings of Chima Ferguson, Bo Reid, Rhino, Josh Pill, Jake Hayes, Ryder..

Mark Gonzales Leads 2012 Inductees into Skateboarding Hall of Fame

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:31:59 PDT

The third annual Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inductions took place on May 10 in Orange County at the 2012 IASC Skateboarding Summit. And this year one of skateboarding's most unique personalities was inducted.

Mark "the Gonz" Gonzales, a true pioneer of street skating was recognized for his fearless attitude and unique style, which shaped the sport throughout the 80's and 90's. Not only did Gonz contribute his efforts on a skateboard, he also gained fame in the industry with..

LRG Artist Driven Series| Bangkok

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:56:23 PDT

Take in the sights and sounds of Thailand with LRG and three of the most influential street artists of the day in their new edit below.

The guys-- Pose, Steel and Vizie-- take inspiration from the culture of Bangkok, realizing that life on the road is not always fun and games, especially when you have a new family waiting for you at home.

Nonetheless they spray paint the town red and have great stories to tell along the way.

Check out part 1 of the..

Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero Gather at Vans Pro Tec Pool Party

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:47:35 PDT

With 17-year-old Pedro Barros turning the highly anticipated bowl contest into a battle for second, the 2012 Vans Pro-Tec Pool Party transformed from a competition into a trip down skateboarding's memory lane.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his infamous Half Cab shoes, legend Steve Caballero returned from a broken collar bone to win the nostalgic Masters division. Cab sat on top of the podium consisting of fellow Bones Brigade members Tony Hawk and Lance Mountain.

Penny Skates

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:56:11 PDT

Penny Skateboards, a new company out of Australia, has been gaining momentum with their retro replica skates. Modeled after the original 'sidewalk surfer' style of skates from the 50's, which would eventually spawn skateboarding as we know it today, their skates feature bright plastic decks and skinny trucks, along with some modern upgrades.

In this mini-documentary, founder Ben Mackay talks about his upbringing and how Penny Skates came to be:

Tony Hawk Rad Science

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:26:46 PDT

What does the study of Physics have to do with Tony Hawk? Everything, actually. From the force of gravity and velocity to inertia and balance, all of these factors make his amazing tricks possible.

From May 26 to September 3, Tony Hawk will join forces with science for the
exhibit entitled Tony Hawk | Rad Science at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science museum.
During a special premiere event on June 2 Hawk will be hand to help kick off summer with an exclusive skate..

Mike Vallely Celebrates 25 Years of Skateboarding and Elephant Launch

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:58:20 PDT

Celebrating his 25th year as a professional skateboarder Mike Vallely threw an all out party on Catalina Island this past Saturday, launching his own skateboard company.

The notorious bad boy of skateboarding parted ways with long-time partner Powell-Peralta in December to launch Elephant Skateboards. "This brand is not framed by someone else's idea of cool, or what they think skateboarding is from moment to moment. It's a brand that simply represents what I have always..

Hawaii's Jason Park

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:28:00 PDT

Meet Jason Park. He's from the Eastside of Oahu. He's Korean. And my goodness is he good at riding a skateboard. A couple months back, Jason released the second clip below of himself at his local park, which was followed by a bit of internet acclaim for his insanely technical skating.

Just recently, he released this new clip. His shoe-kick-flip has got to be the most non-functional-yet-incredibly-brilliant tricks since the darkslide.

Jason has yet to make a national..

Los Angeles City Council Proposes Speed Limit for Skateboarders

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:27:27 PDT

It's no secret that skateboarders and law enforcement don't exactly see eye-to-eye. Skaters often feel singled out by the authorities, and recent news from the Los Angeles City Council meeting may reinforce that outlook.

According to the Los Angeles Times, "The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to seek a speed limit for skateboarders and penalize them for failing to follow a range of traffic rules, from stopping at stop signs to yielding to pedestrians."

To be..

Mountain Dew Skateboarding's Full-Team Edit

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:35:58 PDT

Mountain Dew is attempting to make its presence felt in skateboarding by stacking its team with talented young skaters alongside legends like Paul Rodriguez.

The team recently released their first full team edit, filming their weekend at some of Southern California's legendary skate spots.

X Games Adds Three Cities in 2013

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:27:14 PDT

X Games' formal quest for global domination is now underway. Okay, maybe they don't want to take over the world, but their plans for expanding X Games to three more cities across the globe were announced today. Starting in 2013, X Games will be expanding to six events. Joining Los Angeles, Aspen, and Tignes will be Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, Barcelona, Spain, and Munich, Germany.

X Games organizers conducted an intense bidding process, ultimately selecting the three new cities, for a..

Inspirational Skateboarder Oscar Loreto Jr. Featured in Rise Above

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:19:12 PDT

We can all learn a lesson about perseverance and determination from 25-year-old skateboarder Oscar Loreto Jr. He was born with a congenital birth defect and as a result he is without a left foot, left hand, and four fingers on his right hand.

Oscar speaks openly about his mindset and challenges when skateboarding, "Throughout my whole life, whatever negative thought I had, I've always tried to convert it and make it a positive to motivate me...I think I've learned tricks as..

Justin Schulte Joins Mountain Dew Skateboarding

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:34:59 PDT

Justin Schulte recently joined Boo Johnson as the newest members on Mountain Dew's skateboarding team. It's been a busy week for the Dew Team as they add yet another talented skater to their roster. Following protocol, they put together a short black and white "Welcome to the Team" edit, featuring a personal salute from Paul Rodriguez.

Justin Schulte's Welcome to the Team Edit:

Stereo Skateboards' Hand-Painted Deck Series

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:56:33 PDT

Colt Bowden knows a thing or two about skateboarding and he knows a lot about art. So what better way to combine those two talents than to hand-paint the Spring 2012 Stereo Classics division deck series? His art pays close attention to detail, and his use of typography makes his work distinctive.

"I find most of my inspiration from mid-1900's sign-painting as well as americana folk art and illustration." said Bowden of his work.

The Stereo Classics series includes..

Laguna Seca Invitational Downhill Skateboard Race

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:12:14 PDT

Apparently there is more to the Sea Otter Classic than riding a bike. NHS and Road Rider hosted the The Laguna Seca Invitational Downhill event at the famed raceway, honoring the 1981 downhill race when Roger Hickey and John Hutson battled down the track.

Highlights from Thrasher Magazine

Watching the competition made me think back to 10 years ago when the Gravity Games had skateboarders racing at up to 70-mph, an event that resulted in some of the heaviest..

Nomad Skateboards Gets "Very Old School"

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:44:26 PDT

Spain's Nomad Skateboards is getting cinematic with their latest skate flick "Very Old School." Shot entirely in black and white, the film is reminiscent of yesteryear and features their soon to be released vintage cruiser. It's too bad more films aren't made like this.

Boo Johnson Joins Mountain Dew Skateboarding

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:52:01 PDT

Boo Johnson from the little California mountain town of Tehachapi signed a deal to join the Mountain Dew skateboarding team. Johnson joins an impressive roster including Paul Rodriguez, Theotis Beasley, and Keelan Dadd.

To celebrate, the Dew crew put together a short "Welcome to the Team" edit featuring kind words about the skater from his new teammates. The footage features Boo Johnson skating P-Rod's private training facility.

Fortunately, now that Johnson is on..

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